China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of all other
countries around the world at all its accessible exit-entry ports. Foreign nationals holding
valid international travel documents and connecting tickets with confirmed seats, who
intend to transit via China by international flights, ships, or trains to third countries or
regions, are exempt from visa applications, provided that their stay in China will not
exceed 24 hours and that they will remain within the arrival ports. Those who plan to
leave the ports must apply for temporary entry permits at the exit-entry border inspection
authorities of the corresponding ports.