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Hainan’s closed-port experiment fuels 64 % leap in visa-free foreign visitors
Thirty days after Hainan tightened customs controls, foreign arrivals rose 46 % and visa-free travellers soared 64 %, proving the island’s 30-day waiver is driving traffic. While the model boosts tourism and retail, business visitors must respect provincial stay limits or convert to national visas.
Beijing signals possible 30-day visa-free access for Canadians—implementation still pending
China says it may grant Canadians 30 days of visa-free entry, but no legal circular has yet been issued. Companies must continue visa processing for the moment yet prepare for cost and compliance changes if the waiver goes live.
Philippines opens 14-day visa-free entry to Chinese nationals, boosting regional travel
From 16 January the Philippines allows mainland Chinese citizens to enter visa-free for up to 14 days. The one-year pilot removes paperwork for short trips but bars extensions or paid work, so businesses must still secure permits for longer or remunerated assignments.
Medan Chinese visa centre’s holiday closure delays Lunar-New-Year paperwork
The Medan CVASC closed for a local religious holiday, delaying standard Chinese visa processing by at least two working days and threatening to disrupt pre-Lunar-New-Year travel. Mobility planners should track host-country holidays and reroute urgent cases to open centres.