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Last Updated: 6 November 2020 On November 5, 2020, a notice on the temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in the Philippines holding valid Chinese or residence permits was issued by the Embassy of The People’s Republic

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China is one again temporarily suspending the entry of several non-Chinese nationals holding visas or residence permits still valid into the country. • The latest list of countries where non-Chinese nationals are not allowed to

Recently, the Exit & Entry Administration Department of Chengdu Public Security Bureau issued the guideline of Foreigners’ Applying for Residence Permit in Chengdu for Family Reunion. Below are the detailed contents. All contents of the guideline are authentic in Chinese.

  [Updated 26 October 2020]China updated COVID-19 prevention, control guidelines on September 15: “After taking a COVID-19 test at ports of entry, passengers entering the mainland should spend fourteen days in isolation centers for medical observation and take another test before

Thanksgiving celebrations are all about cooking and sharing an abundance of food with family and friends. We’re all missing home, just a little more than usual this year so we have put together a list of the places in the

Chengdu Through The Lens: October 2020It is October and the weather is getting colder but these pictures are warming our hearts, this is why we love Chengdu. This post is dedicated to our favourite photographs of Chengdu and the talented

Many of us living in Chengdu’s international community don’t have our annual check-ups, or see a doctor for prostate examinations, or pap smears – that would be common place back home. The reasons for this are many; we don’t know where

More flight updates have been announced for planes arriving to and departing from China: 14 days prior to the flight     FOR CHINESE CITIZENS ONLYRequirements to Board A Flight to China Where to find it: Search in Wechat for the mini-app

Golden Week is fast approaching and if you’ve decided to stay in the city, it may have been a smart move. In 2017, 705 million people travelled around China and spent 583.6 billion yuan (US$85 billion) from October 1 to

CLOSED END OF 2022Gleneagles Hospital 成都鹰阁医院 Located right next to the East Railway Station, Gleneagles is a hospital that provides up to 350 beds. Gleneagles is a symbolic international hospital brand of IHH Healthcare, and it is also a part of

Big news for the Chengdu Metro today, phase 1 of Metro Line 18 is now open!Running both above and below the ground, phase I of Line 18 is a relief for people living and working in the south, and other

Animals unfortunately can get lost, especially in big cities, and we were sad to hear last week that a member of Chengdu’s international community’s dog had gone missing. We wouldn’t usually post about a lost pet, but today CCTV footage of a man stealing

One gift of having China as a second home is having two sets of holidays to celebrate year-round: Those of your home country or culture as well as China’s long-held traditions and festivals. Mid-Autumn Festival 2020 – one of China’s

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The People’s Republic of China, and the National Immigration Administration of The People’s Republic of China have just announce breaking news: From 28 September 2020, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and family reunions will

Sichuan, incl. ChengduTianfu Health Code Step 1: Access the Mini ProgramForeign nationals, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents can use the WeChat to scan the QR code to apply for the Tianfu Health Code. Step 2: Declaration EntryLog in the home page and

Sun on your skin, mud on your shoes, and a warm plastic cup of beer in your hand?If you thought that COVID-19 had destroyed the chance to party this year, we’re here to assure you: Chengdu’s festival season is back!As

In Chengdu, many of us are now too familiar with the many high-rise apartment blocks and skyscrapers constantly being built around the city. Although, we are extremely aware of the developments happening above the grown, most of us are blissfully

Do you know how to find an awesome Chinese tutor whom you can share your interests and life with?Want to know where to find your native Chinese tutors/language partners from a variety of different people?Do you feel bothered to travel

More and more countries are getting on the list of who possibly are able to return to China. Yes, only possibly. Restrictions, very few and expensive flights and a 14 days obligatory/ paid quarantine are a few of the many

Love or hate the constant notifications and occasional spamming from WeChat groups, there’s not many of us that could survive in Chengdu without them because some are seriously helpful, others obscene, and yet they all play a part in keeping