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Chinese Embassy in Sweden Suspends Fingerprint Collection for Short-Term Visa Applicants
Beijing has waived fingerprint collection for Swedish passport holders and third-country residents applying for Chinese short-stay visas, slashing processing time and cost. The move aligns with China’s broader effort to restore inbound traffic from Europe.
Winter Weather Grounds 150+ Flights, Disrupting Domestic and International Connections Across China
On 17 December more than 150 flights were cancelled across China’s biggest hubs, snarling domestic and overseas itineraries. The incident exposes capacity constraints in China’s aviation network and will raise travel-planning costs for multinationals moving staff in and out of the country.
China Activates Island-Wide Customs Closure in Hainan, Launching US$113 Billion Free-Trade Port
China has officially cordoned off Hainan as a duty-free customs zone, offering tax breaks and liberalised service-sector rules aimed at luring investors and skilled foreigners. The experiment could reshape regional supply chains and talent deployment strategies.