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  • Ukraine, Turkey sign visa waiver deal for electronic ID holders

    Ukraine and Turkey signed an agreement to mutually adopt a visa-free policy for holders of electronic national identity cards (IDs), the Ukrainian government said in a statement on Tuesday.

    March15,2017


  • Namibia approves visa exemption deal with China

    Namibia's Cabinet has approved a mutual visa exemption agreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and China.

    February13,2025


  • Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals

    Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, announced Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday.

    January03,2024


  • Chinese visa application center opens in Riyadh

    The Chinese visa application service center in Saudi Arabia opened in Riyadh on Monday.

    August27,2024


  • China to ease visa, entry policies

    Foreigners with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 will be allowed to enter China, as the country is adjusting its visa and entry policies to facilitate travel across the border.

    March14,2023


  • China resumes visa issuance to foreigners

    China's visa authorities abroad will resume issuance of all categories of visas to foreigners starting on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

    March14,2023


  • China-Thailand visa exemption agreement marks first anniversary

    The mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Thailand marked its 1st anniversary on Saturday. In "visa-free era," tourism exchanges have flourished between the two countries.

    March03,2025


  • Malaysia-China people-to-people relations strengthened by visa exemptions: official

    Visa exemptions implemented by China for Malaysian nationals and Malaysia's policy for Chinese nationals have strengthened tourism and people-to-people relations, a Malaysian official said here on Thursday.

    November29,2024


  • Shanghai unveils visa, cash incentives for global content creators

    Shanghai unveiled a new policy package on Tuesday to establish itself as a global hub for high-quality Internet content creation, offering financial incentives, streamlined visa processes, and tech support to attract creators worldwide.

    July15,2025


  • China promotes digital transformation of electronic information manufacturing

    China has released an implementation plan for the digital transformation of the electronic information manufacturing industry, setting a goal for major enterprises to achieve a numerical control rate of over 85 percent in key production processes by 2027.

    May29,2025


  • China, Thailand sign mutual visa exemption agreement

    China and Thailand signed a mutual visa exemption agreement on Sunday, which will come into effect from March 1, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.

    January29,2024


  • China to spur intelligent, AI-powered electronics consumption

    China will support the consumption of new-generation high-tech electronics such as smart wearable devices and AI-powered humanoid robots, the country's top economic planner said on Monday.

    June25,2024


  • China to further optimize visa waiver policies: FM spokesperson

    China on Tuesday vowed further efforts to optimize the visa waiver and other relevant policies and measures to make it more convenient for foreigners to visit and stay in China.

    October23,2024


  • China to launch new type of visa for young science, technology professionals

    China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents, following a decision by the State Council.

    August15,2025


  • Chinese researchers invent bio-recyclable material in quest for sustainable electronics

    A Chinese research team recently invented a bio-recyclable material for electronics manufacturing, offering a new approach to improving the circularity of electronics and contributing to a more sustainable electronics industry.

    August06,2025


  • How China's visa exemption policy is changing travel for Southeast Asians

    Kerryn Lee May Xin, 27, was prepared to trade Singapore's tropical heat for the icy landscapes of northeastern China. She planned to ring in the New Year amidst snowy mountain ranges and traditional hot springs.

    December30,2024


  • China unveils action plan to boost electronic information manufacturing growth

    China has rolled out an action plan to stabilize growth in the electronic information manufacturing industry from 2025 to 2026.

    September05,2025


  • 2025 Appliance & Electronics World Expo kicks off in Shanghai

    With the theme of "AI For All", the AWE2025 kicked off here on Thursday. More than a thousand enterprises from all over the world gathered at the expo to showcase their latest innovations.

    March21,2025


  • Update: China rolls out "ASEAN visa" for 10 ASEAN countries, ASEAN observer Timor-Leste

    China has launched an "ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Visa" for the 10 ASEAN countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Tuesday.

    June04,2025


  • Chinese firms target growing demand for smart electronics in the Middle East

    The Middle East Consumer Electronics Show (MECES 2025) kicked off on Wednesday at Dubai Festival Arena, spotlighting China's growing technological footprint in a region eager for smart and sustainable development solutions.

    November28,2025


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