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Visa-Free Regime Drives Surge in Chinese Travel Interest to Moscow
Russian authorities report surging interest from Chinese travellers after introducing visa-free entry on December 1. Moscow expects the policy to drive significant tourist and business-travel growth in 2026, offering Chinese companies a low-friction alternative to Schengen-area destinations.
Hainan Free Trade Port Ups the Ante: 86-Country Visa-Free Scheme and 85 Direct Routes Ready Ahead of Island Customs Closure
Hainan confirmed that, ahead of its 18 December Free Trade Port ‘customs closure’, visa-free entry has been widened to 86 countries and the island now offers 85 direct international routes. New e-gates and digital arrival-card systems have cut processing times to 15 minutes, and over half of all inbound visitors in 2025 entered visa-free. The move cements Hainan as China’s most accessible destination for tourists and business travellers and gives multinationals a low-tax, duty-free base with simplified mobility procedures.
Xiamen Airlines Restarts Hangzhou–Kuala Lumpur Service, Strengthening China–Malaysia Corridor
Xiamen Airlines resumed thrice-weekly Hangzhou–Kuala Lumpur flights on 13 December, offering a direct China–Malaysia link for the first time since 2018. The route supports Zhejiang exporters, Malaysian electronics firms and leisure flows tied to ‘Visit Malaysia 2026’. Added lounge and hotel perks for transit passengers aim to position Hangzhou as a competitive regional hub.