Estrangeiros em trânsito na China com itinerários reservados partindo dentro de 24 horas e não desejando deixar a área de trânsito do aeroporto não precisam de visto , de acordo com Guia da China sobre viagens :
Visa Exemption
2. For Direct Transit
No visa is required for foreigners who hold tickets to the final destination and have booked seats on international airlines, ships, trains transiting directly through China, and will stay for less than 24 hours and do not leave the specified transit area.
Foreigners are able to apply for a Temporary Entry Permit to leave the port for city sightseeing or going to a dock or a railway station. Those who transfer in two cities of China within 24 hours are also available to enjoy this policy. For instance, if one’s trip is Los Angeles – Beijing – Kunming – Chiengmai and the time in China is less than 24 hours, the passenger can enjoy the direct transit.
Isto também é confirmado pela embaixada chinesa na Indonésia :
Visas are not required of aliens (includes Indonesian), who hold final destination tickets and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport.