China introduces 15-second ‘fast-track’ lane for foreign truck drivers at Youyi Guan border
Record 9.5 billion passenger trips forecast as China’s 40-day Spring-Festival travel rush kicks off
Khorgos cross-border free-trade zone to close 16 Feb–1 Mar for Spring Festival overhaul
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Kathmandu China Visa Centre revises pick-up dates ahead of 15-23 Feb holiday closure
China’s visa centre in Kathmandu has shifted passport pick-up dates for applications filed 9–13 February and will close entirely from 15–23 February for the Lunar New Year. Mobility teams sending staff from Nepal to China must pad timelines or use express processing before the deadline.
Vice-Premier He Lifeng orders ‘zero-incident’ transport during Lunar-New-Year peak
China’s vice-premier has demanded flawless transport operations during the 40-day Spring-Festival rush, telling agencies to strengthen weather defences and maintain special lanes for business visitors. The guidance suggests discretionary corporate trips may need rescheduling if disruption occurs.
China Braces for Record-Breaking 9.5 Billion Trips as 2026 Spring Festival Travel Rush Begins
China’s 40-day Spring Festival migration kicks off Monday and officials project a record 9.5 billion passenger trips—80 percent by private car, the rest by rail and air. Corporations are advised to minimise travel mid-February as authorities add trains, flights and toll waivers to manage capacity. The rush signals rebounding consumer confidence and could inject RMB 120 billion into the service economy.
China Eastern Restores Direct Adelaide–Shanghai Service from 21 June 2026
From 21 June 2026, China Eastern will fly A350s non-stop between Adelaide and Shanghai three times a week, restoring a key business and tourism corridor and shaving hours off current one-stop routings. The seasonal service is expected to inject A$68 million into South Australia’s visitor economy and offers exporters new freight capacity.
China Airlines Unveils Valentine’s Fare Sale and Interline Deal to Drive North America-Asia Demand
China Airlines rolled out Valentine’s fares from US$681 for North America–Asia travel and struck an interline deal with Southwest, letting travellers book single-ticket journeys from 80 U.S. cities through Ontario-CA. The promotion, valid until 22 February, offers mobility managers cost-saving options and enhanced duty-of-care tracking while showcasing the carrier’s new Michelin-inspired onboard menu.
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.