WEDZ boasts a relatively larger number of expatriates and higher internationalization than other places in Wuhan.
Early last year, Lee Jong-hyeok, an official with Cheongju's administration of culture, sports and tourism, decided he liked the idea of working overseas, and Wuhan became his top choice.
To celebrate the Lantern Festival, which lies on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone has organized the 2022 Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival Reception for Foreigners on Feb 14.
China plans to promote inbound tourism when the COVID-19 pandemic is under control by enhancing promotion and improving services.
An online English-language service offering information on immigration services along with a telephone hotline officially started operations on Thursday.
China will allow the entry of foreign nationals holding three categories of valid Chinese residence permits starting on Monday, according to an announcement jointly made by the Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration.
China was compelled to temporarily suspend entry into the country of foreign passport holders with valid visas or residence permits in order to deal with the spread of COVID-19.
The number of Chinese border ports that allow eligible international travelers to transit within 144 hours without a visa will increase to 27 from Dec 1, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
