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Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail adds 52 trains a day, becomes China’s busiest cross-border corridor

Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail adds 52 trains a day, becomes China’s busiest cross-border corridor

From 26 January 2026, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link will run 415 trains a day—up 14 percent—making it China’s busiest high-speed corridor. New direct services to Nanjing, Wuxi and Hefei expand the number of mainland stations linked to Hong Kong to 110 and cut door-to-door travel times for business travellers. The move supports Greater Bay Area integration and is expected to ease peak-season congestion while shifting more short-haul trips from air to rail.

Jan 22, 2026
Chinese visa demand from India surges—but new online pre-approval pushes rejection rate to 40 percent

Chinese visa demand from India surges—but new online pre-approval pushes rejection rate to 40 percent

Indian interest in travelling to China is booming thanks to cheaper fares and new flight options. But December’s introduction of compulsory online pre-approval for Chinese visas has doubled processing times and pushed rejection rates to about 40 percent, largely over stricter financial-proof rules. Travel managers are being urged to budget at least two weeks for visas and to vet documents meticulously to avoid costly resubmissions.

Jan 22, 2026

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