China logs 207 million passenger trips on first day of 2026 New-Year holiday
Mainland visitor arrivals to Hong Kong double on New-Year’s Day
Luohu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints stay open overnight to ease New-Year cross-border rush
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Greek Visa Application Centres shut down across China as of 1 January 2026
Global Visa Center World has closed all of its Greece-visa application facilities in China, effective 1 January 2026. Mainland applicants must now lodge Schengen applications directly with Greek diplomatic missions, a shift that is expected to prolong processing times and complicate group-travel logistics.
Türkiye Grants 90-Day Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens Starting Jan 2
A presidential decree published on Jan 1 gives Chinese citizens visa-free access to Türkiye for up to 90 days per half-year, effective Jan 2. The policy is expected to boost tourism and business travel, simplify corporate rotations, and further expand bilateral trade ties.
Shenzhen Airlines Cancels 10 Flights and Delays 65, Disrupting New Year Travel Across China
Operational hiccups on Jan 1 forced Shenzhen Airlines to cancel 10 flights and delay 65, affecting nine mainland airports at the height of the New Year travel rush. The disruptions highlight lingering capacity and crew-scheduling pressures as China’s domestic aviation market surges past pre-Covid levels.
Hong Kong Records 25 % Jump in Mainland Visitor Arrivals on New Year’s Eve
Hong Kong welcomed nearly 196,000 visitors on Dec 31—25 % more than a year earlier—with mainland arrivals leading the surge. The figures signal a strong recovery in cross-border leisure and commercial travel.
New Year Holiday Triggers First 2026 Travel Peak, Signals Robust Domestic Demand
Passenger flows on Jan 1 surpassed 2025 levels as the three-day New Year break unleashed strong domestic travel demand, offering an encouraging signal for China’s 2026 consumption outlook.