China’s Expanded Visa-Waiver Policies Spark 35 % Jump in Foreign Arrivals
China Launches Online Arrival Card for Foreign Visitors, Slashing Airport Queues
China–Myanmar Gateway Sees Record 5 Million Cross-Border Trips in 2025
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China’s Visa-Waiver Push Drives 35 % Surge in Foreign Arrivals
New NIA statistics released on 26 November show foreign entries to China up 35 % year-on-year, with 60 % of visitors using visa-free or transit schemes. Expanded entry ports, a 240-hour TWOV programme and a new online arrival card are easing bottlenecks and encouraging airlines to add capacity. The surge underscores the business value of China’s recently extended visa-waiver policies.
Nanning Rolls Out End-to-End Online Passport & Permit Renewals
Nanning became the latest Chinese city on 26 November to let residents renew or replace passports and travel permits entirely online. Part of a nationwide NIA pilot, the service cuts processing time to three working days and eliminates office visits, benefiting corporate travellers and local residents alike.
Beijing Slams New U.S. Visa Curbs Targeting Central Americans Linked to China
China condemned a U.S. policy announced 26 November that restricts visas for Central American nationals said to be acting on Beijing’s behalf. The diplomatic clash highlights how business mobility can become collateral in great-power rivalry and raises compliance risks for Chinese firms operating in Latin America.