4 d. ago Chinese Tourists Travel to South Korea as Tokyo–Beijing Tensions Intensify

Chinese Tourists Travel to South Korea as Tokyo–Beijing Tensions Intensify  eTurboNews

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6 d. ago Singapore becomes Plan B for Chinese travellers giving Japan a wide berth

Amid the diplomatic fallout between Tokyo and Beijing, Hunanese accountant Echo He feels relieved she has chosen Southeast Asia for her year-end trip with her husband and colleagues, instead of the popular choice, Japan. The latest spat between both nations arose on November 7 when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested her country could deploy its military forces in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. This infuriated Beijing, which sees Taiwan as part of China to be reunited...

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2 w. ago ‘Limited alternatives’: why Japan will struggle to replace China’s tourists

Japan will find it hard to replace the revenue lost if Chinese tourists keep avoiding the country amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan, a subsidiary of the data provider Fitch Solutions warned on Friday. A sustained drop-off in visitor numbers from China would “significantly impact” Japan’s retail and tourism industries, as Chinese tourists were not only Japan’s largest source of overseas visitors but were also higher-than-average spenders, subsidiary BMI said in a research note. In the short term,...

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2 w. ago Cryptocurrency market extends slide as bitcoin falls below US$86,000

The cryptocurrency market extended a more than month-long retreat during Asia trading on Friday. Market bellwether bitcoin dropped as much as 2.1 per cent to reach below US$86,000 for the first time since April, as the market struggled to find new buyers and the momentum that had supported prices earlier this year evaporated. The pullback comes after weeks of unwinding among fast-moving traders and lingering positioning from October’s record run-up, which has left the market more vulnerable to...

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2 w. ago Tourist Blamed for Sparking Massive Fire at Chinese Temple Site with 'Irresponsible Candle Use'

Tourist Blamed for Sparking Massive Fire at Chinese Temple Site with 'Irresponsible Candle Use'  People.com

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2 w. ago Chinese temple goes up in flames due to tourist’s improper use of candles. Viral video | Trending

Chinese temple goes up in flames due to tourist’s improper use of candles. Viral video | Trending  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago Video Tourist blamed for massive fire at historic Chinese temple site

Video Tourist blamed for massive fire at historic Chinese temple site  ABC News

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2 w. ago Drop in Chinese tourists could cost Japan US$9.59 billion: economist

The Japanese economy could lose about 1.49 trillion yen (US$9.59 billion) over the next year if travellers from mainland China continue to avoid Japan over a row that has derailed the growth in arrivals seen earlier this year, an economist at the Tokyo-based Nomura Research Institute has projected. Takahide Kiuchi, the institute’s executive economist, made the calculation after Beijing told Chinese citizens last week to refrain from travelling to Japan following comments about Taiwan by new...

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2 w. ago ‘Irresponsible’ tourist blamed for torched Chinese temple due to impromper use of ceremonial candles

‘Irresponsible’ tourist blamed for torched Chinese temple due to impromper use of ceremonial candles  New York Post

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2 w. ago ‘Irresponsible’ tourist blamed for torched Chinese temple due to improper use of ceremonial candles

‘Irresponsible’ tourist blamed for torched Chinese temple due to improper use of ceremonial candles  New York Post

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2 w. ago Most Chinese Tourists Keep Japan Trips Despite Tensions, For Now

Most Chinese Tourists Keep Japan Trips Despite Tensions, For Now  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China’s Shocking Travel Warning for Japan: Will Tokyo and Kyoto Lose Their Popularity Among Chinese Tourists?

China’s Shocking Travel Warning for Japan: Will Tokyo and Kyoto Lose Their Popularity Among Chinese Tourists?  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Safety Concerns Prompt Beijing Advisory For Chinese Tourists Planning Japan Visits Amidst Diplomatic Row

Safety Concerns Prompt Beijing Advisory For Chinese Tourists Planning Japan Visits Amidst Diplomatic Row  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Hikers hit Hong Kong’s ‘Mount Eason’ for Sunset Peak silver grass, album art

Hundreds of mainland Chinese tourists flocked to Hong Kong’s popular Sunset Peak on Saturday, drawn by scenic silver grass and an album cover by Cantopop star Eason Chan from 15 years ago, with hikers mostly avoiding runners taking part in a high-profile international trail race. Authorities had earlier warned hikers to be mindful of competitors in the TransLantau by UTMB event, four challenging races on Lantau Island of 25km, 50km, 80km and 120km distances being held from Friday to Sunday. Some...

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3 w. ago China Petroleum & Chemical (SEHK:386): Evaluating Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

China Petroleum & Chemical (SEHK:386): Evaluating Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Malaysia’s Penang orders Chinese tourist’s panda mural removed

The Penang Island City Council has ordered the unauthorised mural at a building at Chew Jetty to be removed. In a notice dated Thursday, issued under Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1976 by the council’s Heritage Conservation Department, the building owner in the Malaysian state was instructed to erase and repaint the wall. The mural gained fame after a video of a Chinese tourist, known as Shen Shishi, painting a picture of a panda on the mural went viral online. She was accused of...

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3 w. ago China’s National Games, ‘da ka’ moments in Singapore: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi opens National Games, Hong Kong’s Lee says hosting ‘honour’ – as it happened 2. Beijing protests after Taiwan’s No 2 leader makes speech at European Parliament 3. EU claims agreement with China to unblock Nexperia chip flow 4. Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite...

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3 w. ago Taiwan No 2 leader’s speech, Mongols’ rule during Yuan dynasty: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi opens National Games, Hong Kong’s Lee says hosting ‘honour’ – as it happened 2. Beijing protests after Taiwan’s No 2 leader makes speech at European Parliament 3. EU claims agreement with China to unblock Nexperia chip flow 4. Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite...

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3 w. ago Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite the high prices

Melody Liu had been in Singapore for just three days when she blew past her 5,000 yuan (HK$5,450) travel budget – and reached for her long-sleeved hooded shirt with attached visor to brave another day in the sweltering heat. “I was so shocked when a 10-minute taxi ride cost more than 100 yuan, because it would cost less than 20 yuan back home,” said the 32-year-old from Harbin in China’s northeast. “I knew that Singapore has a high cost of living, but it’s a different matter to experience...

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4 w. ago Asian universities turn into tourist destinations as Chinese students look closer to home for higher education

Asian universities turn into tourist destinations as Chinese students look closer to home for higher education  Fortune

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