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Digital Arrival Card Goes Live Nationwide, Replacing Paper Forms
China’s immigration declaration is now fully digital. From 20 November, foreign visitors fill out an online arrival card and present a QR code at the border, replacing the paper form. Early user reports on 23 November confirm smoother processing, though paper and kiosk options remain during the transition.
Qatar Airways Lifts Shanghai Frequencies as China Demand Rebounds
From 1 January 2026 Qatar Airways will add three more weekly Doha–Shanghai flights (total ten), citing strong rebound in China-GCC traffic. The additional capacity offers multinationals better one-stop links to Africa and the Middle East and signals continued recovery of premium business travel to and from China.
Air China slashes Shanghai–Osaka and other Japan routes amid political chill
From 30 November Air China will cut Shanghai–Osaka flights by 24 percent and make deep reductions on other Japan routes, citing fleet allocation amid worsening Beijing–Tokyo relations. The move tightens seat supply for business travellers and could inflate regional fares.
Chinese carriers issue blanket Japan capacity cuts for winter schedule
AeroRoutes data show China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and more slashing Japan flights across 40-plus routes for the winter 2025/26 season. Capacity is being re-deployed to other markets, adding complexity for corporate mobility programs.