Hong Kong high-speed rail connects to 16 new mainland cities as services start
Air China, China Eastern and China Southern extend free refund window for Japan flights
Chinese airlines cut over 60 % of Japan capacity for February–March schedules
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Nine-day Spring Festival break to unleash record Chinese outbound travel; Thailand overtakes Japan as top pick
China’s unprecedented nine-day Spring Festival holiday is expected to set a new outbound-travel record. Online booking data show Thailand has displaced Japan as the most-searched destination, while airlines are adding thousands of extra flights. Business-travel managers face higher fares and limited inventory to Southeast Asia but potential bargains for Japan-bound trips.
Xinjiang ports record 4.4 million crossings in 2025 as rail links to Central Asia boom
Xinjiang border-inspection stations handled 4.4 million travellers and 1.7 million vehicles or trains in 2025, setting new records. Enhanced digital customs procedures and booming China-Europe rail services drove the 36 per cent jump, easing logistics for companies trading with Central Asia.
Qianhai unveils 2026 plan to create dual-HQ hub for Hong Kong firms and ease talent flows
Qianhai’s new 2026 plan promises faster multi-entry work visas, biometric commuter passes and integrated corporate services to lure Hong Kong companies and talent. The initiative aims to deepen economic integration while simplifying daily cross-border mobility.