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Visa Waivers Drive Record Foreign Arrivals During China’s ‘Spring Festival of Shopping’
CCTV’s 23 February report shows that China’s enlarged visa-free network and instant tax-refund kiosks fuelled record foreign tourist spending during the 15–23 February Spring Festival. Airports, cultural sites and retailers saw double-digit growth in overseas visitors, underscoring how entry-facilitation measures translate into real economic gains.
China Adds Trains, Planes and High-Tech De-Icing to Manage 18.5 Million Trips on Holiday’s Final Day
CCTV+ footage from 23 February 2026 shows China running 18.5 million rail seats, extra flights and advanced de-icing systems to handle the Spring Festival return peak. The coordinated response, while primarily domestic, ensured smooth onward journeys for thousands of foreign travellers and illustrates the resilience of China’s transport infrastructure for future global events.
China Opens 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Canada and UK, Signalling Warmer Ties
Effective 17 February 2026, China now allows 30-day visa-free stays for Canadian and British citizens. The policy, confirmed on 22 February, should boost passenger demand, corporate travel flexibility and broader diplomatic engagement between the three countries.
Spring Festival Return Peak Pushes China’s Cross-Border Passenger Flows to Record High
CCTV says 22 February marked the single-busiest day of China’s 2026 Spring-Festival transport window, with cross-border passenger volumes and airport throughput at post-pandemic highs. Corporates should anticipate congestion and build in extra lead time for mobile employees.
China’s Belfast Consulate Confirms Visa-Free Access for UK Travellers in Op-Ed
A 22 February Foreign Ministry repost of Consul-General Li Nan’s op-ed confirms that visa-free entry for UK citizens is part of the new China-UK economic package. Companies should prepare for faster, paperwork-free short-term travel once the scheme’s start date is gazetted.
Transport Ministry Warns of Highway Gridlock as 22-23 Feb Return Wave Builds
China’s Traffic Management Bureau forecasts the year’s worst highway congestion on 22-23 February and rolls out extra border-inspection booths and AI traffic-prediction tools. Cross-border drivers should expect delays and ensure correct vehicle permits are on hand.