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Accommodation Registration in China: The 24-Hour Rule, and How to Register OnlineIf you stay anywhere other than a hotel in China, you or your host must register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival. The National Immigration Administration has now rolled out online registration nationwide. Here is who registers, through which channels, and when you do not need to register again.
Chinese Government Scholarship: Which Channel to Apply Through, What It Covers, and the Age LimitsThe CSC application guide sorts the Chinese Government Scholarship into four programme types, each with its own place to apply. Here is where each one is filed, what the scholarship pays, the age and language limits, and the documents the guide lists.
X1 or X2 Student Visa? The 180-Day Line, the Documents, and the 30-Day Residence Permit DeadlineChina issues the X1 visa for study longer than 180 days and the X2 for 180 days or less. X1 holders then have 30 days after entry to apply for a residence permit. Here is what the law, the regulations and the Chinese Embassy's visa guidance actually require.