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Hong Kong grants visa-free airport transit to Nepalese travellers
Effective 15 Nov 2025, Nepalese passport holders in direct air-side transit can pass through Hong Kong International Airport without a visa. The narrowly targeted waiver cuts cost and processing time for South-Asian travellers and bolsters Hong Kong’s recovery as a regional hub, but does not permit entry into the city itself.
Shenzhen Tourism Expo seals US$800 million in deals as visa-free boom lifts inbound demand
The Shenzhen International Tourism Industry Expo closed on 14 Nov with US$800 million in signed contracts—25 % higher than 2024—underscoring how China’s broader visa-free policies and expanded transit-visa ports are fuelling a rebound in inbound travel. Tech-driven border-clearance solutions and new charter routes featured heavily, signalling tighter competition for travel and housing capacity in South China next year.
Chinese COMAC C919 set for first international appearance at Dubai Airshow
The home-grown COMAC C919 will make its first overseas appearance at the Dubai Airshow starting 17 Nov 2025, according to Reuters. While the jet still awaits Western certification, its showcase signals China’s intent to compete globally in single-aisle aviation and could eventually expand direct flight options between China and Middle-Eastern or African markets.
Air China Cargo orders six Airbus A350F freighters in push for greener logistics
Air China Cargo has become the first mainland carrier to order Airbus’s new A350F, signing for six aircraft on 14 Nov 2025. The deal boosts future freight capacity on China-linked routes and underscores an industry shift toward lower-emission logistics that will benefit corporate relocation and project cargo.