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Chinese national detained at Indo-Nepal border underscores tighter land-crossing checks
Border forces in Uttar Pradesh apprehended a Chinese woman on 11 January for attempting to enter India from Nepal without documents, reviving concerns about illegal crossings and highlighting tougher scrutiny of Chinese business travellers. Corporates moving staff through the Indo-Nepal corridor should expect more checks and factor longer visa lead times.
First week of 2026 sees flurry of China–Europe freight-train departures, boosting over-land mobility of goods
Global Times reports that multiple China–Europe freight trains departed during the first week of January, inaugurating 2026’s schedule and underscoring rail’s growing role in moving high-value goods across Eurasia. The trend improves cost and timing options for companies relocating staff and equipment between China and European hubs.
China’s Civil Aviation Regulator Sets Ambitious 2026 Mobility Targets
China’s CAAC set 2026 goals for 8.1 billion passenger trips and 10.7 million tonnes of air cargo, while pledging to curb fare wars, speed up certification of the C919/C909, and expand weekly international flights to 7 500. Business travellers can expect higher service standards and more route options, but some fare pressure on busy domestic corridors.
China Becomes the World’s Largest ‘Aviation Population’ at 5 Billion Travellers
New data show more than 5 billion mainland residents have flown at least once, cementing China’s position as the world’s largest aviation market. Rapid airport expansion and dense route networks give companies unprecedented connectivity but raise the bar for delivering differentiated traveller experiences.
Ningbo Restores Direct Freighter Service to Belgium’s Liege, Broadening China–EU Logistics Options
ASL Airlines Belgium has restarted a thrice-weekly Ningbo–Liege freighter, restoring a rapid logistics bridge between eastern China and Europe. The move cuts door-to-door lead times to under two days and offers manufacturers an alternative to congested Shanghai slots.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Launches ‘Kangaroo Route’ Direct Service to Australia
MSC has inaugurated a direct ‘Kangaroo Route’ from Qingdao–Shanghai–Ningbo to Brisbane and Sydney, reducing China–Australia transit times and adding 3 600 TEUs of monthly capacity. Faster door-to-door options benefit exporters of electronics and importers of perishables alike.