Record Spring-Festival Ridership on China–Vietnam Overnight Train Caps Cross-Border Travel Rush
Chinese Airlines Offer Free Rebooking as Gulf Airspace Closures Disrupt Mainland–Middle-East Routes
Gulf Shutdown Sends Asia-Europe Economy Fares Above US$2,600; Travellers Pivot to Beijing and Shanghai Hubs
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Xiamen’s March Mega-Fairs Poised to Reignite Inbound Business Travel to China’s Southeast SEZ
Four large-scale trade fairs starting mid-March will bring thousands of foreign buyers to Xiamen. New 30-day visa-free entry, fast-track QR codes at Gaoqi Airport and instant mobile-payment enrolment aim to make the city a hassle-free gateway for corporate travellers.
Two-Sessions Test Run: Beijing Capital Airport Opens Dedicated E-Gate ‘Delegates Lane’ for NPC Arrivals
Beijing Capital Airport trialled a biometric ‘Delegates Lane’ on 3 March to speed NPC arrivals, processing 220 delegates in 12 minutes. Authorities plan to extend the e-gate corridor to large business groups later this year, signalling faster entry for future conferences and incentive trips.
China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For EU, UK & Canada Nationals Until Year-End 2026
Beijing has prolonged its 30-day visa-free entry programme for citizens of the EU, UK and Canada until 31 December 2026. The move eliminates consular fees and paperwork for short business and leisure trips, supporting the revival of Sino-European trade missions and tourism. Companies should note the hard 30-day cap and continue to register travellers with local police on arrival.
China Organises Over-Land Evacuation From Iran; 58 More Nationals Reach Baku Safely
Beijing’s consular network has escorted a second batch of Chinese nationals out of Iran, using an over-land corridor into Azerbaijan. The evacuation underlines the importance of up-to-date contingency planning for Chinese businesses with staff in volatile regions and shows how rapid visa facilitation by third countries can expedite safe return.
AirAsia Resumes Kuala Lumpur–Wuhan Service, Restoring a Key ASEAN–China Business Corridor
From 22 May 2026 AirAsia will fly four times a week between Kuala Lumpur and Wuhan, its first Chinese secondary-city relaunch since the pandemic. The low fares and overnight schedules will benefit Malaysian SMEs, Wuhan-based students and international supply-chain managers seeking budget-friendly, time-efficient access to Central China.
Chinese Embassy in Armenia Suspends Visa Processing 3 & 5 March After IT Outage
The Chinese Embassy in Yerevan will close its visa windows on 3 and 5 March due to a technical failure announced on 2 March. Travellers and corporates using Armenia as a visa-processing hub should reschedule appointments or redirect applications to alternative missions.
China Visa Centre in Dubai To Shut 2–3 March Citing Security Assessment
The Dubai China Visa Application Service Centre will be closed on 2–3 March 2026 for security reasons, pausing all visa submissions and collections. Gulf-based companies should rearrange travel plans and consider alternate consular locations to avoid project delays.