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How to apply a Chinese driving license with a foreign driving license? Check out this video.

From Mar 31, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025, a new round of driving restrictions will be implemented in Beijing.

How foreigners apply for temporary motor vehicle driving permit? Check out this video.

For holders of overseas driver\x26#39;s licenses, this is a guideline for them to apply for Chinese ones.

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Source: OT-Team(G), 南京交警; 西安交警 Recently, Nanjing Traffic Police and Xi'an Traffic Police respectively issued guidelines for foreigners to exchange for Chinese driver's licenses and apply for temporary driver's licenses. 1.Exchange of Foreign Driver's License for Chinese Driver's License Required materials (all originals) (1)A valid passport or other international travel document, a valid visa or residence permit with a residence period of three months or more, and a accommodation registration certificate issued by the public security organ; Or a foreigner's permanent residence identity card; (2)Foreign valid driver's license; (3)Translation of driver's license. Process Step 1: Prepare all the necessary documents and go to the service hall of the vehicle management office to collect the number and wait for the call to accept the service. Step 2: Take the test (except for the exemption of mutual recognition for exchange). Holders of overseas motor vehicle driving licenses applying for the exchange of mainland motor vehicle driving licenses for C1 and C2 models should take the Subject 1 examination. Apply for permitted driving type A1, A2, A3, B1 or B2 permitted driving type, should be examined Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3. Step 3: After the completion of the processing, receive the certificate on the spot. 2、Application for a temporary driver's license According to relevant laws and regulations, foreign drivers who hold a foreign motor vehicle driver's license and stay in China for a short period of time can apply for a temporary driving permit with a validity period of 3-12 months if they meet the application conditions. Required materials (1)Apply for temporary accommodation registration form (2)Translate with a foreign driver's license and passport (3)Bring relevant documents and photos to the vehicle management office for processing Note: Bring the original documents, a copy of the translation company's business license stamped with the translation company's official seal, and two one inch white background, bareheaded, and dark colored clothing recent photos to the Vehicle Management Office for processing. Special Notice To apply for a temporary motor vehicle driver's license, the residence permit period on the visa must not be less than three months. In addition, after completing the procedures in the vehicle management office's business hall, one hour of study on Chinese road traffic safety laws and regulations is also required.

The official name of China Temporary Driving License is China Provisional Driving Permit. No theory/written exam is required. It's valid up to 90 days and have to use it with your foreign driving license and its Chinese translation together.

chinesedrivingtest.com provides practice questions and answers for the English language version of the Chinese Driving Test for foreigners who want to study, practice and apply for a drivers license in China in 2024.

Source: OT-Team(G), 北京发布 On March 26, Beijing announced that its newly revised Fire Safety Regulations will take effect on May 1, 2025, introducing stricter rules on electric bicycle (e-bike) fire safety. Fines for Bringing E-Bikes into Elevators The regulations explicitly prohibit parking or charging e-bikes in public lobbies, evacuation passages, emergency exits, and stairwells. Carrying e-bikes or their batteries into elevators is also banned. Individuals who violate these rules may face fines ranging from 500 to 1,000 yuan, while businesses or institutions could be fined between 2,000 and 10,000 yuan if they fail to comply. Designated Parking and Charging Areas Required To balance safety with convenience, the regulations require residential communities and workplace compounds to set up designated parking and charging areas for e-bikes. Property management companies in residential and commercial buildings must also enhance fire safety oversight, conduct routine inspections, and prevent unauthorized parking or charging. E-Bike Platforms Must Take Responsibility The new regulations also target delivery and courier platforms, which rely heavily on e-bikes for operations. These companies must implement fire safety management systems and ensure compliance with fire safety standards, rather than merely dispatching orders without oversight.

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From September 30 to December 29, 2024, a new round of driving restrictions will be implemented in Beijing.

Beijing will implement new traffic restrictions based on even- and odd-numbered license plates from April 1, 2024.

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Source: OT-Team(G)，The Star Hong Kong authorities have stepped up health screening measures for all flights arriving from African transit hubs as they brace for risks of an unidentified disease that killed at least 79 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).. The Centre for Health Protection said on Thursday it had sought information about the outbreak from the World Health Organization, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and Congolese health authorities. According to DRC health authorities, the unknown disease has resulted in 79 deaths and more than 300 infections since late October. Patients, most of whom were over the age of 15, experienced symptoms including fever, headache, runny nose, cough, breathing difficulties and anaemia. The centre said the local government had received no reports of people or travellers arriving in Hong Kong from the country with unknown diseases. There are currently no direct flights between the DRC and Hong Kong. The CHP has learned from the trade that travellers coming to Hong Kong from the DRC may generally choose transit hubs in Africa to Hong Kong, including Johannesburg in South Africa and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. In light of the disease of temporarily unknown cause in the DRC, the CHP has, as a precautionary measure, immediately stepped up health screenings at the airport for passengers on all flights arriving in Hong Kong from the above-mentioned transit hubs. Port Health staff have been arranged to carry out temperature checks for travellers at the relevant flight gates, conduct medical assessments for symptomatic travellers and refer suspected cases of infections with public health significance to hospitals for medical examination. "The DH will continue to closely monitor the situation in the DRC and WHO's related information, and take appropriate preventive and control measures based on risk assessment to protect public health," the spokesman said.

Source: OT-Team(G),新京报 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport announced that starting from 00:00 on December 6, the cutoff time for all international, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan outbound flights will be shortened to 60 minutes (or less) before departure. This adjustment follows a series of measures aimed at improving passenger convenience. In 2023, Baiyun Airport reduced the cutoff time for all domestic flights to 40 minutes before departure. In October 2024, the airport also adjusted the check-in cutoff time for its "China Southern Express" domestic flights to 30 minutes before departure. The "cutoff time" refers to the time when check-in for a flight is no longer allowed. Passengers must complete check-in, baggage drop-off, and other procedures before this designated time. After the cutoff, passengers are no longer permitted to check in. Typically, the cutoff time is jointly set by the airport and airlines based on regulations from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and may vary between airports. For years, the long check-in cutoff time has been a pain point for travelers and a challenge for the civil aviation industry. As of now, several airports in China have reduced their check-in times for both domestic and international flights. From December 1, 2024, Nanning Airport reduced the cutoff time for both domestic and international flights from 40 minutes to 35 minutes. From December 1, 2024, Kunming Changshui International Airport also shortened its domestic check-in time from 45 minutes to 40 minutes. Starting October 27, 2024, Guiyang Airport shortened the domestic check-in cutoff time from 40 minutes to 35 minutes. From September 1, 2024, Ningbo Airport reduced its domestic flight check-in cutoff time to 30 minutes before departure. Shenyang Airport had already reduced its domestic flight check-in cutoff time from 45 minutes to 40 minutes starting August 1, 2023. From July 1, 2024, the cutoff time for international and regional flights at Shanghai Pudong International Airport was reduced to 60 minutes before departure (excluding Ethiopian Airlines), and to 45 minutes at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts by Chinese airports to improve the efficiency and convenience of air travel for passengers.

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Source: OT-Team(G)，高德地图 On January 21, Gaode Map officially launched its English version. Some overseas users have shared a successful method: Go to your phone settings, find "Amap," change the language to English, then open Gaode Map, tap "My," select "General," and click "Language Settings" to switch to the English version. However, during the trial phase, users discovered that not everyone could access the feature. Some overseas users were able to successfully change the language settings, while others, still unable to do so, received an official response stating, "The English map is currently in the beta phase and is temporarily available only to overseas users visiting China." Many users have expressed their excitement over the release. What about you—are you looking forward to this update?

While it is not super common for expats to buy a car in China, it is possible, but there are a few hoops to jump through. Getting a license plate may be a lot more challenging than the actual process…

The new C6 driving license allows its holders to drive light towing trailers weighing up to 4,500 ki

Source: OT-Team(G),GMA News Online On September 10, AirAsia Philippines announced that it will cease all flights from Manila to the Chinese mainland this year due to weak demand. According to AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricardo Isla, the company’s sales have not returned to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, particularly for flights from Manila to China, which have shown sluggish performance. “Transparently, by fourth quarter, no more China flights for us. At the end of the day, we have to also make sure that we are building profitability,” he said. In June, AirAsia Philippines had already announced the suspension of its Manila-Shanghai and Manila-Guangzhou routes. Following this latest announcement, flights from Manila to Shenzhen will also be officially suspended in the fourth quarter.