New Nanning–Pingxiang high-speed rail line slashes travel time to Vietnam border
China Eastern inaugurates record-breaking Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires service
Card payments surge as inbound tourists ‘tap and go’ across China
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Harbin to host Global Tourism Economy Forum as China courts inbound travel
The Global Tourism Economy Forum will bring senior public- and private-sector stakeholders to Harbin in mid-December, underscoring China’s push to diversify inbound tourism and spotlighting new visa and payment facilitation policies that benefit corporate travellers and tour operators alike.
‘Air China+’ platform merges loyalty, mobility and digital collectibles
Air China has launched “Air China+”, an ecosystem that blends its PhoenixMiles loyalty scheme with blockchain-based digital assets and cross-industry partnerships, signalling a shift toward super-apps that integrate air travel with automotive purchases and lifestyle services.
Russia Opens 30-Day Visa-Free Access to Chinese Travellers
Russia has unilaterally waived visas for Chinese citizens for stays of up to 30 days until September 2026, triggering an immediate surge in flight demand. The move reciprocates China’s earlier waiver for Russians and sharply reduces lead-times for tourism and short business trips, although work activities still need proper permits.
India Fully Restores Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After Five-Year Freeze
New Delhi has reinstated tourist-visa issuance for Chinese citizens, ending a five-year suspension. The step is expected to reignite a billion-dollar tourism market, facilitate corporate travel and deepen economic engagement, though biometric and e-arrival-card requirements remain.
Eight Major Destinations Synchronise 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens
Eight popular tourism and business markets across Europe and Asia-Pacific have aligned on 30-day visa-free stays for Chinese citizens. The synchronised waiver simplifies travel planning for companies and is expected to spur tourism demand, but work activities remain restricted.
Hong Kong Waives Passport and ID-Replacement Fees for Wang Fuk Court Fire Victims
Hong Kong will replace passports and ID cards destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire free of charge and within 48 hours. The emergency measure ensures displaced residents—including foreign domestic workers and cross-border staff—can maintain international mobility during recovery.