China launches digital travel declaration service to facilitate int'l visitors

China has launched a digital travel declaration service that took effect on Thursday to help international travelers enter the country faster.

The new service was introduced by the country's National Immigration Administration.

Travel declaration now can be done through multiple channels, including the official website, government service platform, the 12367 app, WeChat and Alipay mini-programs, by scanning a QR code on mobile devices, or using self-service kiosks at ports of entry. Meanwhile, the paper arrival card remains available as an alternative.

International tourists say the new online system is helpful.

"They have several languages for each country. You can use your own language and it's very good," said Valid Feli, a tourist from Iran.

"It would definitely save time. So, I think it's really useful and practical," said Lina Mukhitdinova, a German tourist.

China launches digital travel declaration service to facilitate int'l visitors

Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China led by chair Engin Eroglu in Beijing on Wednesday.

Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

He said China stands ready to join hands with the EU to address global challenges, promote exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, effectively utilize communication mechanisms, and advance the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.

Eroglu said the EU stands ready to work with China to contribute to the development of EU-China relations.

Senior Chinese legislator meets European Parliament delegation