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China airlifts nationals, restarts Gulf flights as Middle-East war snarls travel corridors
Beijing confirmed on 6 March that it has flown nearly 300 nationals home from Dubai and authorised Chinese airlines to restart services to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia after war-related airspace closures. Travellers are still urged to avoid conflict zones and use embassy hotlines if stranded. The measures illustrate China’s tightened coordination between diplomacy and civil-aviation regulators and will help manufacturers awaiting Gulf buyers for the spring trade-fair season.
Tashkent Chinese visa centre to close on 9 March for Women’s Day, applicants urged to reschedule
China’s visa centre in Tashkent will be closed on 9 March for International Women’s Day, pushing back all application and passport-collection services by at least one day. Companies moving personnel from Uzbekistan to China should reschedule appointments or use expedited options to avoid travel disruption.