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China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals
Move from Beijing leaves United States as the only Five Eyes nation not granted this privilege.
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China-Australia relations
Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year
14 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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China economy
China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom
10 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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China trade
Businesses to ‘keep doing it’ as Japan-China trade stays defiant after election
Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say.
10 Feb 2026 - 10:24AM
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Lunar New Year
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Over 1.4 billion trips forecast for first week of Lunar New Year holidays
The official Lunar New Year holiday spans nine days this year, with the resulting travel rush projected to last until March 13, 2026.
9 Feb 2026 - 5:14PM
TV shows and streaming video
Explore the Great Wall on foot, bike and even underwater with Ash Dykes
Explorer and athlete Ash Dykes showcases the Great Wall of China’s history and diverse landscapes in a new BBC Earth series.
9 Feb 2026 - 10:22AM
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This week in PostMag: Lunar New Year and the meaning of home
As the Fire Horse approaches, this issue looks at the emotional pull of tradition – from mahjong tables to ancestral villages.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
France
French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days
Childhood friends Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot set off from their hometown of Annecy and crossed 16 countries mostly on foot.
8 Feb 2026 - 3:39AM
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Aviation
China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out
Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions.
3 Feb 2026 - 7:38AM
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Chinese tourists
As diplomatic row drags on, how is Japan coping with a fall in Chinese tourists?
Chinese tourism to Japan has plunged amid a diplomatic feud. But Japan’s travel sector is holding up – and its airlines have even made some gains.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
Shanghai bookings surge as visitors flock to cosmopolitan streets and affordable dining, with analysts predicting the trend will spread inland.
1 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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Tourism
Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air
With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Tourism
Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow sights, with 130% inbound tourism spike
Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground.
24 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Trip.com
China’s Trip.com probe targets algorithms, prices after vendor anger: analysts
Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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China trade
China has tools to step up trade curbs on Japan amid tensions: Morgan Stanley
But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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Regulation
Beijing opens antitrust investigation into Trip.com before Lunar New Year break
The Trip.com case shows how China’s regulatory inquiries into various online platforms have become the norm.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:29PM
Tourism
‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less abroad than before?
China’s outbound travel sector has bounced back from the pandemic, but the era of duty-free shopping sprees appears to be over.
14 Jan 2026 - 4:04PM
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China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Tourism
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Harbin festival opens with record amount of ice and snow
World’s largest-ever ice show features castles, slides and spectacular light shows.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:02PM
Vietnam
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
Chinese visitors to Vietnam jumped 41 per cent to 5.3 million, topping the 4.5 million to Thailand, where safety concerns reduced Chinese travellers.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:52PM
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Infrastructure
China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance
Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide.
5 Jan 2026 - 5:32PM
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China consumption
China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers eye bespoke adventures with pets
While broader consumption remains soft, demand for personalised itineraries and snow sports is growing, offering a boost to the holiday economy.
1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Mainland China
Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles
Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Tourism
China’s Gen Z consumers drive rise in homestay bookings to ring in the new year
Gen Z travellers made up more than 50 per cent of total homestay bookings for the 2026 New Year’s holiday period.
1 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Asia travel
Travel stories from 2025 that will fuel your wanderlust for the year ahead
We recall 7 travel stories from the past year to inspire you in 2026, covering China food trips to a Hongkonger’s life-changing adventure.
30 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
China consumption
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A flurry of activity accompanied the official establishment of the island’s tariff and tax exemptions - but will the frenzy last?
30 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil weighs visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and business travellers
Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:38AM
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Asia travel
6 of the best hotels in Chengdu from which to explore the city or mountains
Whether you’re going there for the pandas and city vibes, or the mountains and teahouses, these are the best places to check into in Chengdu.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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