Spring Airlines Chairman urges wider, longer visa-free entry and simpler 240-hour transit rules
Government Work Report promises higher-level opening, easier entry and 17 % jump in inbound tourism
Overseas-Chinese delegates praise stronger protection and ‘talent-return’ incentives in Work Report
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Chinese airlines cautiously resume Middle-East services after conflict-related suspension
CAAC data show that Chinese carriers restarted limited flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai and Muscat on 5 March after safety assessments of Middle-East airspace. The cautious resumption helps repatriate stranded travellers and critical staff but highlights the need for contingency routings and heightened travel-risk protocols for businesses operating in the region.
Astana Airlines to Launch Direct Shanghai–Almaty Service, Boosting China–Central Asia Links
From 30 March, Astana Airlines will fly three non-stop weekly services between Shanghai and Almaty, giving Chinese businesses faster access to Central Asia and leveraging mutual visa-waiver policies.
China Reminds Spanish Travellers: Visa-Free Stay Capped at 30 Days, Registration Rules Strict
A Spanish press notice reiterates that Spain’s inclusion in China’s visa-waiver scheme permits only 30-day stays and requires police registration when lodging in private homes—non-compliance can trigger fines or bans.
Chinese Airlines Suspend Middle-East Services as Regional Airspace Closes
China’s big-four airlines have cancelled most flights to Israel, Iran and neighbouring states after multiple Middle-East airspace closures on 1 March. The move strands thousands of passengers, forces rerouting of cargo and raises travel-risk levels for Chinese companies with regional operations.
Immigration Authority Reports Record Throughput, Unveils Ten New Mobility Reforms
China’s National Immigration Administration has transformed 194 parliamentary proposals into ten new reforms, including adding Indonesia to the 240-hour transit waiver, expanding smart-border technology and confirming a nationwide e-Arrival Card launch.
Hong Kong Eases e-Channel Enrolment—Frequent Visitors Eligible After Just Two Trips
Hong Kong now lets visitors who have entered just twice in two years register for automated e-Channel gates, eliminating fingerprint capture for e-passport holders and promising faster clearance for business travellers.
Spring Festival Sees 21 % Surge in Foreign Visitors as Visa-Free Trend Accelerates
Foreign arrivals during the 2026 Lunar New Year surged nearly 22 percent to 1.3 million, fuelled by China’s expanding visa-free and e-Arrival Card policies and supported by new smart-border technology.