China’s Visa-Waiver Push Drives 35 % Surge in Foreign Arrivals
Nanning Rolls Out End-to-End Online Passport & Permit Renewals
Beijing Slams New U.S. Visa Curbs Targeting Central Americans Linked to China
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China’s Visa-Waiver Push Drives 35 % Surge in Foreign Arrivals
New data show China’s expanded visa-waiver and 240-hour transit-permit programmes have lifted foreign entries by 35 % so far this year, with 60 % of visitors now entering without a traditional visa. The surge is easing corporate mobility bottlenecks and reviving hotel demand, but raises questions about processing capacity at smaller ports.
77 Cancellations, 772 Delays: China’s Airports Hit by Nationwide Disruptions
China’s civil-aviation network suffered 77 cancellations and 772 delays on 26 November, paralysing schedules at Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Airlines blame fog and ATC flow restrictions, while regulators face calls to tighten punctuality enforcement—issues that could disrupt business itineraries for weeks.
India Lodges Diplomatic Protest After Citizen Held 18 Hours at Shanghai Airport
An Indian traveller was held for 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong after officials questioned her Arunachal-Pradesh birthplace, prompting New Delhi to file a diplomatic protest on 26 November. The case underscores how territorial disputes can trigger mobility friction and may force companies to re-route staff transiting China.
China Showcases Streamlined Transit Waivers and New Ports to Woo Travellers
A 26 November industry roundup details how China’s 240-hour transit waiver now covers 65 entry points and is sparking new air routes and cruise products in second-tier cities. While the policy eases corporate travel, compliance basics—onward tickets and geographic limits—remain critical.
Chinese Embassies Launch Online Arrival-Card System Worldwide
Embassies worldwide confirmed on 26 November that foreign visitors can now complete China’s Arrival Card online before departure, using web, app or mini-programme channels. The digital form shortens border queues and dovetails with Smart Immigration gates due in 2026, but paper options remain for travellers without smartphones.