Shenzhen released 19 measures to optimise its port business environment in August 2026, timed to the APEC leaders’ meeting hosted in the city.深圳于2026年8月发布优化口岸营商环境19条举措，恰逢该市承办APEC领导人会议。 The package upgrades cross-border clearance: an APEC green lane, “one-check, one-release” at the new Huanggang port, and … Shenzhen’s 19 Port Measures and the Greater Bay Area Opportunity for Foreign BusinessRead more
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Greater Bay Area 2026: landing wholly foreign-owned and Hong Kong/Macao-invested enterprises, and tax preferences
The Qianhai 15% corporate income tax (CIT) preference has been extended through 31 December 2027 by Cai Shui [2026] No. 3, keeping Qianhai’s effective rate on par with Hong Kong. 前海 15% 企业所得税优惠已由财税〔2026〕3 号延长至 2027 年 12 月 31 日，使前海实际税负与香港看齐。 … Greater Bay Area 2026: landing wholly foreign-owned and Hong Kong/Macao-invested enterprises, and tax preferencesRead more
Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospital Pilot and Private Healthcare Opening
The “Pilot Work Plan for Expanding Opening in the Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospital Sector” (NHC, MOFCOM et al., Guowei Yizhengfa [2024] No. 36) permits wholly foreign-owned hospitals in nine provincial regions. 国家卫生健康委、商务部等四部门《独资医院领域扩大开放试点工作方案》（国卫医政发〔2024〕36号）允许在9个省市设立外商独资医院。 The pilot covers Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Fuzhou, … Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospital Pilot and Private Healthcare OpeningRead more
China’s innovative-drug market and the foreign-pharma China playbook (2026)
China’s innovative-drug market is projected to exceed ¥1.3 trillion in 2026, with 2025 out-licensing deals reaching roughly US$135 billion and the first quarter of 2026 alone surpassing US$60 billion. 2026 年中国创新药市场规模预计突破 1.3 万亿元；2025 年对外授权交易总额约 1357 亿美元，2026 年一季度即突破 600 亿美元。 The … China’s innovative-drug market and the foreign-pharma China playbook (2026)Read more
China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Ports, Provinces and Business-Travel Practice (2026)
China’s 240-hour visa-free transit lets eligible nationals of 55 countries transit to a third destination via 65 ports across 24 provincial-level regions, staying up to 10 days without a visa.中国240小时过境免签允许55国合资格人员经24个省区市的65个口岸前往第三国（地区），免签停留最长10天。 In its first year the policy drove 40.6 million inbound … China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Ports, Provinces and Business-Travel Practice (2026)Read more
Visa Facilitation for Business Visitors to China in 2026: Transit, Unilateral and Port-Visa Options Compared
China now offers business visitors three layered, non-exclusive entry conveniences — 240-hour transit visa-free, unilateral visa-free for 50 countries, and port visa / APEC Business Travel Card — and choosing the right one depends on itinerary, nationality and purpose. 中国目前为商务访客提供三层叠加、互不排斥的入境便利——240小时过境免签、对50国的单方面免签，以及口岸签证与APEC商务旅行卡；正确选择取决于行程、国籍与目的。 … Visa Facilitation for Business Visitors to China in 2026: Transit, Unilateral and Port-Visa Options ComparedRead more
Fast-Track Entry for Foreign Business Visitors: China Port Visas and the APEC Business Travel Card
A port visa (口岸签证) lets a foreign business visitor obtain an M visa on arrival at a designated Chinese port, when invited by a verified local entity. 口岸签证允许受邀的外籍商务人士在指定对外开放口岸落地办理M字签证。 The APEC Business Travel Card gives five-year, multi-entry access to 16 economies, … Fast-Track Entry for Foreign Business Visitors: China Port Visas and the APEC Business Travel CardRead more
China’s Unilateral Visa-Free Policy: A Practical Guide for Foreign Business Travellers (2026)
China now grants unilateral visa-free entry to ordinary passport holders of 50 countries, valid nationwide for stays up to 30 days.中国目前对 50 个国家的普通护照持有人实施单方面免签，可在全国范围停留不超过 30 天。 The policy was extended on 3 November 2025 to 31 December 2026, and Sweden was … China’s Unilateral Visa-Free Policy: A Practical Guide for Foreign Business Travellers (2026)Read more
China’s “One Thing” for Foreign Work Permits: Card-Certificate Fusion and Faster Approval
China has merged foreign work authorization with social security functions into a single, faster service known as the “One Thing.” 中国已将外国人在华工作的多项审批整合为一项更快捷的”一件事”服务。 The foreign work permit is now fused into the social security card (“Juying Card”) and the electronic social security … China’s “One Thing” for Foreign Work Permits: Card-Certificate Fusion and Faster ApprovalRead more
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the Foreign Work-Visa System: A Guide for Employers
The 15th Five-Year Plan for human resources and social security elevates foreign-talent management, linking work permits to a high-skilled migration system and a multi-department coordination mechanism.人力资源和社会保障事业”十五五”规划提升了外国人才管理地位，将工作许可与高技术人才移民制度衔接，并建立多部门联动协调机制。 China’s work-permit system classifies foreign professionals into Category A (high-end), B (professional) and C … China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the Foreign Work-Visa System: A Guide for EmployersRead more