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No, China Did Not Announce Those Scary New Visa Rules

Talk about an April Fool’s prank gone wrong.

by Barnaby Lofton, 02 April 2019

No, China Has Not Banned Visa Agencies

Expats need not worry about a dearth of visa agencies going forward.

by Jonathan Zhong, 30 October 2018

China's Making it Easier for International Students to Get Jobs

Soon it will be much easier for international students to get a job or internship in China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 August 2018

606 Foreigners to Receive Permanent Residency Status in Beijing

Since April, China has approved permanent residence permits for over 1800 foreigners.

by Yannick Faillard, 06 July 2018

China Wants to Set Up a New National Immigration Bureau

The Chinese government unveiled plans to set up a new 'one-stop shop' national immigration bureau.

by That's, 15 March 2018

Here's How to Apply for the E-Channel at Chinese Airports

Hooray! Foreigners with valid Z visas can now use the E-Channel to skip immigration queues at the airport. Find out how to do it.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 22 February 2018

Longer Visa Terms Now Available for Foreigners of Chinese Origin

People of Chinese origin who hold foreign passports are now eligible for longer valid visa periods.

by That's, 25 January 2018

Work Permit Applicants in China Can Now Verify Diplomas Online

Web portal for document verification for expats replaces China's tedious notary process for foreign academic degrees.

by Daniel Plafker, 24 January 2018

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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