The Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China will continue to improve its visa policies and actively create more favorable conditions to boost cross-border travel.

Foreigners will be able to make appointments and inquiries related to their visas and other documents starting from Oct 9 on the government service platform of the National Immigration Administration.

A new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card will be officially launched and issued on Dec 1, incorporating new technology for better personal information protection and wider application scenarios, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday.

​Taizhou was recognized as one of the happiest places for entrepreneurs in 2023, according to a list unveiled during a forum held in the city of Taicang on Sept 19.

Authorities at Taizhou recently optimized the approvals mechanism for new construction projects, making it possible for companies to obtain permits at different stages of a build.

Taizhou has adopted an intelligent delivery machine for local residents to deposit and obtain administrative materials, aiming to offer 24-hour government affairs services.

Item 1: Name of company pre-approved to settle in the zone (Online application is allowed)
Item 2: Registration of business license (Domestic-funded companies are allowed to register for a business license online, while foreign-funded companies need to submit application materials offline, printing relevant documents after online application)
Item 3: Online archival filing of foreign-funded companies (projects not specified in the Special Administrative Measures for the Access of Foreign Investment)

Flow chart for investment project records in Xinghua city