China Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to UK Nationals After Starmer-Xi Meeting
National Immigration Administration Reports Record 697 Million Border Crossings in 2025
China Eastern to Launch Xi’an–Vienna Non-Stop Service on 20 April
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Shanghai–Adelaide Direct Flights Return, Offering New Cargo and Talent Pipeline
China Eastern will resume thrice-weekly Shanghai–Adelaide flights from 21 June 2026, enhancing freight capacity and simplifying travel for business and project teams between South Australia and China.
Record 697 Million Cross-Border Trips in 2025 Show China’s Visa-Free Strategy Is Working
New data from China’s National Immigration Administration show a record 697 million border crossings in 2025—14 percent above 2024—thanks largely to expanded visa-free entry and 240-hour transit policies. Over 73 percent of the 82 million foreign arrivals entered visa-free. The surge signals easier conditions for business travel and underscores Beijing’s strategy of using mobility liberalisation to attract investment and tourism.
Brazil Grants Visa-Free Short-Stay Entry to Chinese Citizens Until End-2026
Brazil will waive short-stay visas for Chinese citizens through 31 December 2026, aligning with China’s reciprocal exemption for Brazilians. The policy covers tourism, business and family visits of up to 30 days and is expected to boost bilateral travel, trade missions and tourism flows.
Philippines Opens 14-Day Visa-Free Corridor for Chinese Travellers Via Manila and Cebu
Manila has introduced a one-year pilot allowing Chinese passport holders to visit visa-free for up to 14 days via Manila or Cebu. The move is designed to jump-start tourism and business travel from China ahead of the Lunar New Year surge.