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China's new superfast maglev train to travel at 600 km/h

China's new superfast maglev train to travel at 600 km/h

China has unveiled a new maglev train capable of reaching speeds of 600 km/h, cutting travel time between Beijing and Shanghai, the country's busiest tourist destinations, to 2.5 hours.
China to crack down on tour operators over forced shopping practices

China to crack down on tour operators over forced shopping practices

China’s largest online travel platform Trip.com eyes Vietnam expansion

China’s largest online travel platform Trip.com eyes Vietnam expansion

China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption

China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption

China said on Sunday it will improve tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption, part of efforts to boost the economy as domestic demand remains tepid.
April 27, 2025 | 04:28 pm PT
China rolls out robots at tourist attractions to boost visitor experience

China rolls out robots at tourist attractions to boost visitor experience

China has deployed robots at major tourist destinations during the Qingming Festival to assist hikers, welcome visitors and perform interactive shows as part of efforts to digitalize tourism.
April 10, 2025 | 08:59 pm PT
Flying taxis ready for takeoff as China approves first passenger drones

Flying taxis ready for takeoff as China approves first passenger drones

China has entered the flying taxi era, granting its first commercial approvals for autonomous passenger drones.
April 3, 2025 | 12:19 am PT
China woman mistakenly pays $8,300 for Jeju island hotel room due to yuan-won mix-up

China woman mistakenly pays $8,300 for Jeju island hotel room due to yuan-won mix-up

A woman from Jiangsu Province, China, mistakenly paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,300) for a one-night stay at an Airbnb on South Korea’s Jeju Island after confusing the Chinese yuan symbol with the Korean won.
November 24, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
November 22, 2024 | 01:58 am PT
China expands visa-free policy to 9 more countries including South Korea

China expands visa-free policy to 9 more countries including South Korea

China will extend visa-free entry to citizens from nine additional countries, including South Korea, Norway and Finland, the foreign ministry said.
November 3, 2024 | 04:38 pm PT
Cost-conscious Chinese tourists look to affordable options for Golden Week holiday

Cost-conscious Chinese tourists look to affordable options for Golden Week holiday

Chinese tourists are expected to take longer trips than last year during the Golden Week holiday that kicks off on Tuesday, but that will not necessarily lead to a bump in spending, travel industry experts said.
September 29, 2024 | 07:37 pm PT
World's largest indoor ski resort opens in Shanghai as China logs hottest month

World's largest indoor ski resort opens in Shanghai as China logs hottest month

Shanghai opened the world's largest indoor ski resort on Friday, welcoming visitors in snowsuits to its pistes as China reported its hottest August in 60 years.
September 6, 2024 | 06:55 pm PT
China overtakes Thailand as Malaysia's third largest source of visitors

China overtakes Thailand as Malaysia's third largest source of visitors

Malaysia welcomed 1.44 million visitors from China during the first half of this year, making Chinese the third largest group of tourists after Singaporeans and Indonesians.
August 25, 2024 | 06:57 pm PT
Quiz: Which Asian country spends most on international tourism?

Quiz: Which Asian country spends most on international tourism?

Tourists from this Asian country spent US$196.5 billion on international tourism in 2023, according to the United Nation's UN Tourism agency.
July 28, 2024 | 02:57 pm PT
China strives to lure foreign tourists, but it's a hard sell for some

China strives to lure foreign tourists, but it's a hard sell for some

Guilherme Carvalho made his first visit to China this month, and the Italian said one of the main factors behind the trip was the post-pandemic policy to scrap entry permits for some tourists.
July 16, 2024 | 06:46 pm PT
Chinese retake mantle of world's biggest tourism spenders

Chinese retake mantle of world's biggest tourism spenders

Chinese tourists regained their status as the world's biggest tourism spenders, with their expenditure abroad last year topping US$196.5 billion, according to a report by the World Tourism Organization.
June 5, 2024 | 10:35 pm PT
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