An entry visa is essential for all visitors entering mainland China. A visitor's Visa or Visa for attending the workshop can be obtained from your nearest Chinese Embassies and consulates overseas on producing valid passport, travel documents and sufficient means of support.

Please write to Ms. Zheng Yang: asian16@csrc.ac.cn if you need any help such as an invitation letter for obtaining the visa. It is advisable to apply for the visa at least two months ahead of the event.

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China local time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by 8:00 hours.

The Renminbi is the legal tender in the China. It is issued by the People's Bank of China. The official abbreviation of Renminbi is CNY, but also commonly abbreviated as RMB.

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