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  1. China

    U.S. Embassy: 011-86 10-8531-3000. Within Beijing, dial 8531-4000 (American Citizen Services) and listen for the menu options. Additional important information, including travel advisories, can be found at the U.S. Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy website. Emergency/Fire (Chinese & English): 119.

  2. How to Mitigate Risk and Make Business Travel to China a Success

    Safety and Security Risks in China. In June, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel alert for China, urging travelers to "reconsider travel" due to the "arbitrary enforcement of local laws."According to the State Department, foreigners traveling in China and Hong Kong, "including but not limited to businesspeople, former foreign government personnel, and journalists have ...

  3. Travel to China 2024/2025: Entry Requirements, Visas, Tours

    Travelers who hold a valid APEC business travel card can stay in China for up to 60 days. Recommended China Tours: 4-Day Beijing Private Tour - Essence of Beijing; 11-Day Beijing-Xi'an-Guilin-Shanghai Tour - Classic Wonders; 13-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Educational Family Vacation;

  4. The New Rules for Business Travel to China

    Photo: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg News. HONG KONG—China is open for business, but the rules have changed for executives planning to travel to the country. Security advisers say the risk for foreign ...

  5. Navigating China for Business Travel: All the Essential Tips

    By knowing the tips for Traveling to China on Business, you can have an unforgettable experience in China. 1. Understand Chinese Business Culture. Familiarize yourself with the fundamental aspects of Chinese business culture to establish strong relationships and make favorable impressions.

  6. China's Travel Economy Is Slowly Coming Back. Here's Where It Stands

    China's transport officials said they expected 480 million rail trips to be made during a 40-day travel surge around the spring festival in the weeks before and after the Lunar New Year, a ...

  7. 60 Essential Things to Know Before You Visit China for Business

    10. Travel Insurance for China. Travel insurance is a must for any kind of travels. There are way too many travel insurance options, buy from big companies and make sure to insure valuable items such as cameras, laptops etc too. 11. Keep Your Passport with You All the Time.

  8. China easing rules for US business travellers, approvals in 10 days

    China will cutto no more than 10 days the time required for approval of travel by U.S. business executives, its ambassador to the United States said on Thursday, promising to turn "an attentive ...

  9. Topic: Business travel and exhibition industry in China

    China overtook the United States as the top business travel market in 2017, contributing some 346 billion U.S. dollars of corporate travel spending, which was a quarter of the global sum. Part of ...

  10. The latest on business travel to China

    Travel to China remains a major area of concern for the business community. With some new variables in the mix—a fast track program on the plus side and omicron on the downside—where do we stand? To get an answer, we're on the line this week with our director in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Learn more about the travel program.

  11. Tips for Executive Travel to China

    Join theUS-China Business Council. If you are a US company doing business in or with China, you may be eligible for USCBC membership. Contact Us. Washington, DC. 202-429-0340. [email protected]. Beijing. 86-10-6592-0727.

  12. How to Get a Visa for Business Travel to China

    David A. Kelly is a business travel writer, member of the American Society of Travel Writers, and author of two children's book series. Travel's editorial guidelines. Updated on October 19, 2019. ... M visas are issued to travelers who are visiting China for business reasons, such as trade shows, meeting with clients, visiting factories, and ...

  13. The Current Environment for Business Travel to China: FAQ and Best

    Join theUS-China Business Council. If you are a US company doing business in or with China, you may be eligible for USCBC membership. Contact Us. Washington, DC. 202-429-0340. [email protected]. Beijing. 86-10-6592-0727.

  14. The Current State of Business Travel to China

    Join theUS-China Business Council. If you are a US company doing business in or with China, you may be eligible for USCBC membership. Contact Us. Washington, DC. 202-429-0340. [email protected]. Beijing. 86-10-6592-0727.

  15. China travel tips for business travellers in 2023

    First step: Download WeChat. WeChat is China's be-all and end-all app, used for everything from messaging to ordering takeout to paying utility bills. It is the easiest way to keep in touch with and share information with contacts in China. WeChat is available on international app stores and has an English interface.

  16. China International Travel Information

    Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. ... Business disputes between U.S. citizens and PRC-national business partners can sometimes result in physical confrontation, detainment, or coercion. Go straight to the police if you feel ...

  17. Business Travel China: What are Your Options?

    This Business Travel China Guide wouldn't be complete without us explaining how China Checkup can help you decide whether or not to visit a company before you even get on the plane to China. There is nothing worse than spending a whole day and hundreds of dollars to visit a poor factory that is completely unsuitable for your business. With ...

  18. Can I Travel to China Now? New Ways to Explore the Land When Tourism

    January 6, 2023 at 9:59 AM EST. Save. After nearly three years of pandemic shutdown, China is reopeningto the world on Jan. 8. Quarantine requirements will be lifted, and passengers will need only ...

  19. 9 Things to Know Before You Travel to China for Business

    8. Be Prepared For Negotiations to Take Time. Business dealings in China are rarely hasty ordeals. Expect any negotiations or agreements to take a while, and be prepared to put in the necessary face time. Be aware that no doesn't always mean no, and yes doesn't always mean yes…. 9.

  20. How to Prepare for Business Travel to China

    Document Authentication. China is one of the few countries that require foreign companies to get their documents authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General before submitting them for business purposes. This process involves preparing a notarized copy of each document, along with a Chinese translation, and then having it stamped ...

  21. Navigating Business Travel to China: 18 Essential Tips

    In the global business world, the frequency of travel to China from the U.S. has increased significantly overall, even despite a recent slowness with China due to Covid's lasting impact. This growth has been driven by China's emergence as a global economic powerhouse over the past few decades. However, like any international business travel, it comes with its unique set of risks and ...

  22. China revenues drop for high-end hotel chains as business travel

    Softening demand for business travel, fiercer competition and a scale-down in consumer spending have all had a hand in lower prices for the China operations of several of the world's largest ...

  23. Business Travel Costs for China

    Business Travel Hotel Costs in China. If you're looking for a place to stay while in China, we highly recommend doing your research before booking anything. There are many great accommodations to book in China, and depending on what you're looking for, the price per night will vary greatly. For example, a 5-star hotel in the city center may ...

  24. Emerging travel trends in China

    According to Oxford Economics, economic growth is likely to come in at 5.2% in 2023 - China's weakest performance (excluding the pandemic period) since 1990's 3.9% expansion in GDP (gross domestic product). Oxford Economics predicts weaker growth still of 4.4% in 2024. Absent will be the brief boost China's economy enjoyed last year, as ...

  25. Asia Pacific Air Travel Demand Rises Amid Economic Recovery

    China's GDP exceeded expectations in the first quarter of 2024, growing by 5.3% year-over-year. Despite property sector challenges, new government support measures are expected to stabilize the economy and boost air travel demand, ... While business travel's exact contribution to aviation's carbon footprint is unclear, ...

  26. "China Travel"有多火?前7个月超1700万人次外国人"游中国"

    "China Travel"在外网火了。今年前7个月,全国各口岸入境外国人1725.4万人次,同比增长129.9%,越来越多的外国人加入"中国游大军"。 国家移民管理局19日发布最新统计数据:前7个月,全国口岸出入境人员3.41亿人次,同比增长 ...

  27. How an insolvent travel industry giant got back on track

    The restructuring of the HNA Group delivered significant benefits for the business and wider society, both in China and internationally. The swift identification of assets and liabilities and the rapid legal approval of the restructuring plans meant strategic investors quickly had the information they needed to inject funds into the business.

  28. Alipay app available in 16 languages to facilitate ...

    It surveyed more than 700 foreign travelers who had traveled to China from over 100 countries, finding that 98 percent of respondents would recommend traveling to China to their friends, and that ...