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Track-Laying Starts on Xiong’an–Xinzhou High-Speed Rail, Strengthening Beijing–Kunming Corridor
Track-laying began 1 February on the Xiong’an–Xinzhou HSR, a 350 km/h link that will shave two hours off Beijing–Kunming journeys and boost mobility for businesses in North and Central China. The project uses AI-controlled track-laying robots and will feature biometric e-gates for foreign passengers, underscoring China’s push to integrate smart technology in its expanding rail network.
China Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to British Citizens
Beijing announced that ordinary British passport holders will soon be able to enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or business, following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s talks with President Xi Jinping. The unilateral concession eliminates costly, time-consuming visa applications and is expected to boost corporate travel, trade missions and leisure tourism between the two countries. It also signals a broader thaw in UK-China relations.