The Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China will continue to improve its visa policies and actively create more favorable conditions to boost cross-border travel.

Foreigners will be able to make appointments and inquiries related to their visas and other documents starting from Oct 9 on the government service platform of the National Immigration Administration.

A new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card will be officially launched and issued on Dec 1, incorporating new technology for better personal information protection and wider application scenarios, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday.

​Taizhou was recognized as one of the happiest places for entrepreneurs in 2023, according to a list unveiled during a forum held in the city of Taicang on Sept 19.

The foreign trade of Taizhou city experienced robust growth in the first seven months of the year, with combined imports and exports worth a total of 75.46 billion yuan ($10.35 billion), representing a 2.4 percent year-on-year increase.

The Taizhou Port Economic Development Zone in Taizhou city, has made significant progress in the construction of various projects in the first half of 2023.

The Taizhou bureau of science and technology is soliciting the technical demands of its local businesses.

Authorities at Taizhou recently optimized the approvals mechanism for new construction projects, making it possible for companies to obtain permits at different stages of a build.