Shenzhen Bay Border Launches ‘Face-Scan’ Fast Lane for Cross-Border Drivers
China Southern Schedules Record 190,000 Flights for Summer Peak, Adds 130 International Routes
New National-Security Review of Outbound Investment Could Restrict Deployment of Chinese Talent Overseas
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Hengqin Port Handles 17.8 Million Travellers in H1 2026, Up 28 Percent
Hengqin’s land port processed almost 18 million travellers and 2.2 million vehicles in the first six months of 2026, reflecting robust Macao-mainland integration and rising business-travel flows into the Greater Bay Area’s Hengqin free-trade zone.
China standardises approval criteria for mainland residents settling in Hong Kong or Macau
From 1 July 2026, China will scrap its opaque points-based system for One-Way Permits and adopt four clear family-reunification categories to decide who may settle permanently in Hong Kong or Macau. The change gives mainland applicants and their employers greater certainty, streamlines documentation requirements and could accelerate cross-border talent mobility in the Greater Bay Area.
China Unveils Unified Four-Category Approval Scheme for Mainland Residents Settling in Hong Kong and Macau
From 1 July 2026, mainland residents seeking to settle in Hong Kong or Macau will be assessed under four explicit family-reunion categories instead of a points system, according to a 30 June notice from China’s National Immigration Administration. The change promises faster, more transparent approvals and allows companies to plan relocations more confidently, though annual quotas remain in place.
China sets unified approval rules for mainland residents seeking permanent settlement in Hong Kong and Macau
From 1 July 2026, China will scrap its opaque points-based system for approving mainland residents to settle in Hong Kong or Macau. A new NIA bulletin lists four family-reunion categories that qualify automatically, promising clearer, faster decisions and less paperwork uncertainty for employers who relocate staff across the border.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport forecasts 9 million summer travellers and adds new nonstop flights to Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport expects 9 million passengers over the July–August peak and will gain new Xiamen Airlines nonstops to Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting strong demand unlocked by China’s 30-day visa-free policy for many ASEAN nations. The additional capacity gives businesses in the Yangtze River Delta faster links to Southeast Asia and eases pressure on Shanghai’s airports.
Chinese Embassy in Sweden to Halt Consular Services 3–5 July, Affecting Visa and Passport Applicants
China’s embassy in Stockholm will close its consular desk on 3 July 2026 and resume service on 6 July, potentially delaying visa issuance and other documents. Travellers and employers should reschedule appointments and allow extra lead time for urgent China-bound trips.