Connecting In China / Quarantine
Mar 26, 2020, 8:44 am
#151
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Mar 26, 2020, 9:28 am
#152
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Edit: verified: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/top...t1761867.shtml
Last edited by Ricebucket; Mar 26, 2020 at 9:45 am
Mar 26, 2020, 9:52 am
#153
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And I just heard: China will now deny entry to all foreigners as of 3/28.
Edit: verified: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/top...t1761867.shtml
Edit: verified: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/top...t1761867.shtml
Mar 26, 2020, 10:34 am
#154
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You aren't going to get an RP unless you are here, and how do you expect to procure a visa?
Mar 26, 2020, 4:51 pm
#156
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You might be technically correct but let's be real. At this point, "necessary" (as defined by the Chinese) is probably 1 out of every 100 non-diplomatic visa applicants. For the moment, the rest are being deferred either for approval or in some locations, even for processing acceptance.
Mar 26, 2020, 8:19 pm
#158
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You might be technically correct but let's be real. At this point, "necessary" (as defined by the Chinese) is probably 1 out of every 100 non-diplomatic visa applicants. For the moment, the rest are being deferred either for approval or in some locations, even for processing acceptance.
Mar 27, 2020, 10:16 am
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Mar 27, 2020, 10:23 am
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You might be technically correct but let's be real. At this point, "necessary" (as defined by the Chinese) is probably 1 out of every 100 non-diplomatic visa applicants. For the moment, the rest are being deferred either for approval or in some locations, even for processing acceptance.
Mar 27, 2020, 10:29 am
#161
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Mar 27, 2020, 4:11 pm
#162
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The announcement by its terms only applies to "foreign nationals."
Terry Gou is from Taiwan and is not in Mainland terms a "foreign national."
I haven't seen any announcement that holders of Mainland Travel Permits, used by people from Taiwan to enter the Mainland, are now barred. Perhaps somebody else has.
Terry Gou is from Taiwan and is not in Mainland terms a "foreign national."
I haven't seen any announcement that holders of Mainland Travel Permits, used by people from Taiwan to enter the Mainland, are now barred. Perhaps somebody else has.
Mar 27, 2020, 4:53 pm
#163
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The announcement by its terms only applies to "foreign nationals."
Terry Gou is from Taiwan and is not in Mainland terms a "foreign national."
I haven't seen any announcement that holders of Mainland Travel Permits, used by people from Taiwan to enter the Mainland, are now barred. Perhaps somebody else has.
Terry Gou is from Taiwan and is not in Mainland terms a "foreign national."
I haven't seen any announcement that holders of Mainland Travel Permits, used by people from Taiwan to enter the Mainland, are now barred. Perhaps somebody else has.
Mar 28, 2020, 10:42 pm
#164
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My company's HR department seems to think it'll be a minor issue (we probably fall pretty squarely under the economic/trade necessity). We'll see - I'm unlikely to need to visit until mid-April at the earliest but some of my colleagues have probably already had their visas re-applied for.
Mar 28, 2020, 11:13 pm
#165
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I'm guessing that he'll get a visa if the consulates are accepting applications, but won't be able to use it until the restrictions are lifted. If it's supported by the central government, much higher odds though.