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Hey there, fellow travelers! I’m Joran, your friendly California guy who married a local Chengdu girl and has been living in China for years. Let me break down this latest immigration news for you in plain English. What’s New? The National Immigration Administration announced today that the 144-hour visa-free transit policy will be extended to citizens from an additional 15 countries, making it easier for international travelers to visit China. ...

144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China: The Complete 2026 Guide Hey, Joran Here 👋 Look, I’ll be honest with you—I almost ruined my first China trip because I didn’t understand this stupid 144-hour rule. I was flying from LA to Tokyo, saw a cheap layover in Shanghai, thought “why not?” without reading the fine print. Long story short: I ended up spending 6 hours at the immigration counter arguing my case while my connecting flight took off without me. ...