China has updated the Public Security Administration Punishment Law. The changes take effect on January 1, 2026 and bring stronger penalties for common public-order issues that affect daily life. This guide explains the key points in clear, simple language.
Category: Guides & Tips • Reading time: 5–6 mins • Effective from: Jan 1, 2026
What changed
The revised law...
Ever booked a hotel in China, rolled in with your suitcase all excited, only to hear that dreaded line: “Sorry, we’re not qualified to accept foreigners”?
Yeah… me too. Awful.
It’s been repeated so often it might as well be part of the hotel’s welcome script when a foreigner walks in. And the reason they give? “According to the law…”
Well,...
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