China will strengthen border entry and exit control to prevent the import of COVID-19 cases, an official of the National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday.
Multiple measures will be adopted to assist elderly people applying for exit and entry documents and help them address difficulties they face in using information technology, the National Immigration Administration said on Feb 23.
China will allow the entry of foreign nationals holding three categories of valid Chinese residence permits starting on Sept 21, according to an announcement jointly made by the Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration.
China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign nationals holding valid visas or residence permits because of the rapid global spread of COVID-19.
Jiangsu province has introduced inspection and quarantine measures for travelers from countries and regions severely affected by the disease in order to curb cross-border transmission.
China announced on Thursday measures to make it easier for people to enter and leave the country to support epidemic control work and the resumption of work and production.
