What are the new regulations and flight dynamics that are closely related to overseas Chinese in May? Xiaoqiao will sort out the relevant information, so stay tuned!
International flight status
Air China will launch or resume four new international routes
Starting from April 28, Air China will launch new routes between Beijing and Riyadh and Beijing and Dhaka, as well as resume flights between Beijing and Madrid and Sao Paulo and Beijing and Madrid and Havana. The new Beijing-Riyadh route, which will open from May 6, will provide a smooth air link between China and the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia. The Beijing-Madrid-Havana route will resume on May 17, which is the only route between China and Cuba, and has played a positive role in promoting the interconnection between the two places.
Hainan Airlines will resume a number of international flights in May
Hainan Airlines will resume direct international flights between Chongqing and Seattle from May 16, and plans to carry out one round-trip flight per week every Thursday. Hainan Airlines also plans to resume direct flights between Shenzhen and Vienna from May 29, with two round-trip flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Direct flights between China and Bahrain will begin on May 28
On April 25, Bahrain's national airline, Gulf Air, announced that it will start direct flights to China from May 28 this year, with four flights a week to Shanghai and three flights a week to Guangzhou.
Direct flights between China and Mexico will resume on May 11
China Southern Airlines will launch a direct flight from Shenzhen to Mexico City on May 11, with two flights per week, Tuesday and Saturday, which will be the first direct flight of China Southern to Latin America.
China Southern Airlines flights.
Astana International Airport has suspended night flights since May
According to the official website of Astana International Airport, due to the overhaul of the runway, the airport will close the airport and suspend the operation of night flights from May 1 (22:00 local time to 06:00 the next day) until the overhaul is completed. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Kazakhstan reminds passengers that due to possible changes in flight schedules, Chinese passengers arriving at or transiting through Astana International Airport should check the flight status through the airline or Astana International Airport in time and arrange their itinerary reasonably.
Overseas life dynamics
The United States and Canada will welcome "Asian American Month"
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the U.S. and Asian American Heritage Month in Canada, with celebrations that showcase Asian American history and culture and commemorate their contributions. As the strength and status of the Asian American community has improved, they are increasingly respected and recognized by the local society, but the prejudice and discrimination against Asian Americans have not been eliminated, and there is still a long way to go to defend the rights and interests of the Asian community.
Data map: In May 2023, the Chinese community in Toronto held an Asian Heritage Month celebration in front of the Provincial Capitol building. Photo by China News Service reporter Yu Ruidong
Singapore has issued new rules for inbound and outbound cash declarations
The Singapore government recently announced that from May 13, passengers carrying more than S$20,000 equivalent in cash can make an electronic declaration at the earliest 3 days in advance, and the original paper declaration method will be cancelled on the same day. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore reminds Chinese citizens to pay attention to the relevant information on the official website of the Immigration and Checkpoints Department of Singapore on cash declaration, and to declare truthfully and accurately to ensure safe and smooth travel.
The agreement between China and Georgia on mutual visa exemption will enter into force on May 28
According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Georgia, with the completion of the renewal procedures, the agreement between China and Georgia on mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders will officially come into effect on May 28. According to the agreement, holders of a valid Georgian ordinary passport or a valid ordinary passport of the People's Republic of China are exempt from visa application for entry, exit or transit in the other side of the Contracting Party for a single stay of not more than 30 days and a cumulative stay of no more than 90 days for every 180 days.
The state of emergency in the western department of Haiti was extended until 3 May
The security situation in Haiti has continued to deteriorate recently. Since February 29, Haitian gangs have attacked police stations, airports, prisons and other public facilities in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and the state of emergency in the western department of Port-au-Prince has been extended until May 3. According to the announcement, during the state of emergency, any demonstrations on public roads are prohibited in the Western Province, day or night. Haitian security forces have been empowered to use all legal means at their disposal to enforce curfews and arrest criminals.
The third edition of the UK-China Entrepreneurs Summit will be held in London at the end of May
From 27 to 29 May, the third edition of the UK-China Entrepreneurs Summit will be held in London. The conference was hosted by the British Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, co-organized by the British Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Chinese Embassy in the UK, the British Embassy in China, and the China-Britain Business Council. It is expected to attract more than 400 companies and representatives to attend the conference to discuss important topics such as China-UK cooperation in various fields and help global development.
Heathrow workers in the UK will go on strike in early May
The Confederation of Trade Union Agencies (UKTW) has announced that nearly 800 Heathrow airport workers will take part in a week-long strike action from May 7 to 13. The strike will inevitably have an impact on airport operations, resulting in flight delays and disruptions. According to the British Train Drivers' Union, drivers of 16 British train operators will strike in batches from May 7 to 9, and drivers will also refuse to work overtime during non-working hours before and after the strike. This will lead to a significant reduction in train frequency.
New domestic regulations
From May 6, 20 cities in China can renew and issue entry documents, and the whole process can be handled online
Since May 6, a number of policies and measures have been implemented for the convenience of the people and the entry and exit management of enterprises. Beijing and other 20 cities have implemented the "full online application" for the renewal and replacement of entry documents on a pilot basis, the "smart speed" and "nationwide general application" for business endorsements to Hong Kong and Macao, the policy of talent endorsement for Hong Kong and Macao has been expanded from the mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to Beijing and Shanghai, the stay period of business endorsement holders to Hong Kong and Macao has been extended from 7 days to 14 days, and the "other" endorsement for one year to Macao has been issued, and the personnel of "Hengqin and Macao tour groups" can travel to and from Hengqin and Macao multiple times.
Data map: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Photo by China News Service reporter Chen Jimin
The Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador entered into force on 1 May
The Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") will enter into force on May 1. In order to fulfill the commitments related to tariff concessions under the Agreement, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council issued an announcement that from May 1, the agreed tax rates will be implemented according to the Agreement for some imported goods originating in Ecuador.
The Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Non-bank Payment Institutions came into force on May 1
The Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Non-bank Payment Institutions (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") came into force on May 1. Among them, the "Regulations" will change the current business license into an institutional license, and implement access management in accordance with the principle of "license before license". Clarify the requirements for the registered capital, major shareholders, actual controllers, directors, corporate governance structure and other aspects of the payment institution at the time of establishment, appropriately raise the entry threshold for registered capital, and clarify that the minimum limit is 100 million yuan, which should be paid-in monetary capital.
The "Measures for the Management of the Names of Social Organizations" came into force on May 1
The "Measures for the Management of the Names of Social Organizations" came into force on May 1. The Measures make uniform provisions on the management of the names of social organizations, clarifying that misleading words such as "first", "highest" and "national level" shall not be used in the field of business (institution), except where they have other meanings.
Source: China News Network, French "European Times", the official website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, etc
Editor: Wu Kan
Editor in charge: Ma Haiyan
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