Congress Time
Registration: 09:00-21:00, August 30, 2019
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Forum: 09:00-12:00, August 31, 2019

Language
The official language of the Congress is English.

Visa
Visas are required for some nationalities to travel to China for this conference. Please contact your travel agent or the Chinese Consulate/Embassy in your country for exact details on the visa application procedure as soon as possible. Visa processing times can vary.
It is recommended that participants apply for a tourist visa. The organizing committee of WCR-2019 cannot issue any official letters of invitation for business visa applications due to Chinese regulations.

Liability and Insurance
The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Weather 
August in Shenyang is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs ranging from 29°C to 26°C over the course of the month, exceeding 32°C or dropping below 23°C only one day in ten.
Wear beautiful summer clothing, including dresses, shorts, T-shirts, and jeans. To avoid harm from sunlight, the umbrella, sunglasses, and sunscreen are necessary. 

Currency and Banking
The official currency is the RMB (￥CNY) or Yuan. Chinese money cannot be exported. And major credit cards are accepted (VISA, MASTER CARD). Foreign currency can be converted in the airport, hotels, and banks. The working hour of most foreign exchange centre is from 08:30 to 16:30. You are advised to exchange some RMB for your bus or taxi fares before your departure. The exchange rate between U.S. dollar and RMB Yuan is approximately at 1: 6.3. Although major credit cards are accepted at big stores and ATMs, cash is still more widely used.

Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 220V, 50Hz AC throughout China. Major hotels usually provide 115V outlet for razor.

Organizing Committee of WCR-2019
Ms. Rikky Liu