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  • Norway's travel fair sees growing interest in China travel

    Since November last year, a notable rise in group tours and inquiries about travel to China has been witnessed in Norway.

    January13,2025


  • Xinhua Commentary: What can the world expect from China in 2025?

    As the world steps into 2025, amidst geopolitical tensions, unrest and poverty in certain regions, China as always remains committed to fulfilling the aspirations of its own people for a better life while actively fostering global peace and development.

    January09,2025


  • Chinese cities buzz with tourists from ROK amid expanded visa-free access

    Most tourists seek to avoid visiting the same places again and again, but Kim Jong-gu from the Republic of Korea (ROK) is an exception. This winter marks his third visit to Zhangjiajie, a scenic wonderland in central China that inspired the movie Avatar.

    January08,2025


  • Record-breaking travel reveals China's strengthened economic vitality

    China witnessed a remarkable surge in both rail and air travel in 2024, fueled by vigorous economic activities and robust consumer spending.

    January06,2025


  • Eyes on Hainan: Over 350,000 foreign tourists experience Hainan visa-free this year

    Last year, over 350,000 foreign tourists enjoyed the island paradise known as Hainan visa-free! Now, as China updates its visa-free policy, we can expect even more travelers to the island province in the months to come.

    December25,2024


  • Infographics | China extends visa-free transit to 240 hours

    Visa-free transit travelers can make cross-province visits in the allowed areas for them in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) for 240 hours.

    December24,2024


  • GLOBALink | "China Travel" booms in 2024 with visa-free transit policy

    Multiple organizations in China have released the most popular Chinese characters and phrases of 2024. Among the recommendations, which are mostly in Chinese, the English expression of "China Travel" stands out.

    December24,2024


  • China's visa-free policy to boost tourism, business ties -- Croatian business leader

    China's recent visa-free policy for Croatia is expected to significantly boost travel and deepen business connections between the two nations, according to Nikola Vrdoljak, CEO of Croatia's largest consulting firm, 404 Agency.

    December24,2024


  • Interview: China's visa-free policy spurs interest among Polish tourists, says tourism professional

    China's visa-free policy for Polish citizens has sparked interest among first-time visitors and encouraged repeat travelers to further explore the country's diverse attractions, a Polish tourism professional has said.

    December17,2024


  • China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours, adds more entry points

    China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days.

    December17,2024


  • Europe embraces China's visa-free policy as catalyst for deeper ties

    Maltese sinologist Stephen Cachia has been brimming with excitement in recent days, thanks to China's newly-extended visa-free policy. After a one-year trial, China decided in November to further broaden the scope of this policy to more European countries, including Malta.

    December09,2024


  • China's visa-free travel for citizens of more countries -- evidence of greater openness to outside world: Russian scholars

    China's introduction of visa-free policy for citizens of more countries is an evidence of its greater openness to the outside world, said Semenyuk Maria, assistant professor of Department of Chinese Philology at the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University.

    December05,2024


  • Shanghai welcomes first batch of visa-free passengers from Japan

    The eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai welcomed its first group of 26 Japanese nationals, arriving under a new visa-free policy, on Saturday, Shanghai Customs said Sunday.

    December02,2024


  • China to continue facilitating cross-border travel: foreign ministry

    China will continue to facilitate cross-border travel, welcoming people from all countries to visit and experience its diverse charm and share in its development dividends, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

    November28,2024


  • Interview: China's visa-free policy promotes tourism, demonstrates growing openness: Croatia's tourism expert

    The Chinese government's decision to extend its visa-free policy to nine additional countries, including Croatia, has been warmly received by Damir Kresic, managing director of Croatia's Institute for Tourism.

    November26,2024


  • China implementing unilateral visa-free policy for 29 countries: foreign ministry

    China has implemented unilateral visa-free policies for 29 countries, including France and Germany, as part of efforts to boost international travel, an official with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

    November22,2024


  • Riding wave of "China Travel," international tourists explore country's hinterland

    Thanks to China's favorable measures for tourism, including a series of visa-free transit policies and payment facilitation services, as well as "China Travel," there is an inbound travel boom in once-poor mountainous regions.

    November22,2024


  • Interview: Sister mountain partnership boosts tourism between Switzerland, China, says Swiss industry insider

    The sister mountain partnership forged between Mount Rigi in Switzerland and Mount Emei in China over a decade ago has built a bridge of tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries, Frederic Fussenich, CEO of Mount Rigi Railways, said in a recent interview with Xinhua.

    November12,2024


  • China's Shenzhen sees more border crossings as visa-free policies expand

    The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, which borders Hong Kong, has handled over 200 million border crossings this year, up 53.2 percent year on year, according to the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection on Wednesday.

    November07,2024


  • Kyrgyzstan introduces visa-free policy for China's organized tourists

    Kyrgyzstan has introduced a visa-free policy for organized tourist groups from China, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced Thursday.

    November01,2024


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