4 d. ago Guangdong motorists must follow Hong Kong laws under new scheme: transport chief

Motorists from mainland China entering Hong Kong under a new travel scheme must abide by the city’s laws, the transport minister has warned. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said that authorities would have systems in place to track their unpaid penalties through their registered mainland payment methods. Under the “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme, motorists from the southern Chinese province will be able to apply to drive into Hong Kong next month. The...

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6 d. ago Chinese Cargo Ship Travels to U.K. via Arctic Sea in 1st, as Beijing Looks to Lower Shipping Costs

Chinese Cargo Ship Travels to U.K. via Arctic Sea in 1st, as Beijing Looks to Lower Shipping Costs  The Japan News

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6 d. ago US proposal to ban Chinese flights over Russian airspace could increase travel costs

US proposal to ban Chinese flights over Russian airspace could increase travel costs  WPEC

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1 week ago China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday, as the country’s transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers. Chinese transport authorities logged 2.432 billion passenger trips – a record high and a 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase – during this year’s extended holiday, which combined the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. The surge was mainly driven by overlapping demand for tourism and...

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1 week ago China Breaks Travel Records with Unprecedented Surge in Holiday Trips and Transportation Efficiency Across the Nation

China Breaks Travel Records with Unprecedented Surge in Holiday Trips and Transportation Efficiency Across the Nation  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago China’s 2025 Golden Week Travel Surge Marks Record Passenger Volumes Across All Modes

China’s 2025 Golden Week Travel Surge Marks Record Passenger Volumes Across All Modes  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago How thousands of relics travelled 10,000 miles to ‘protect Chinese identity’

On October 10, 1925, the Forbidden City in Beijing became the Palace Museum. The massive complex of ancient imperial palaces that was home to the royalty of the Ming and Qing dynasties for centuries became a museum for the people. Today, there are four Palace Museums: the original in Beijing, the National Palace Museum in Taipei, with a Southern branch in Chiayi which opened in 2015, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum which opened in 2022. In this series, we explore the stories behind the centenary...

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2 w. ago China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

China’s transport system braced for a massive travel surge on Wednesday as millions of people returned to work at the end of the annual “super golden week” holiday, one of the busiest times of the year. Transport authorities added hundreds of extra trains and additional temporary EV charging stations to manage the rush on the final day of the week-long break, which included National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Ministry of Transport on Wednesday said the total number of journeys during...

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2 w. ago Japan’s visa plans for Chinese visitors hit by overtourism fears, political tilt

Tokyo is facing growing calls from regional tourism sectors to relax visa rules for Chinese travellers, but rising political wariness towards foreign arrivals and public frustration over overtourism are keeping the plan on ice, despite its economic promise. A long-anticipated proposal to grant 10-year multiple-entry visas to high-income Chinese tourists, extend group tour stays from 15 to 30 days, and ease paperwork for elderly travellers has yet to be implemented. As the roll-out was expected...

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2 w. ago China braced for travel rush as millions head home at end of ‘golden week’

The Chinese transport authorities are preparing for a major travel rush as millions take to the roads and railways at the end of the national “golden week” holiday. The annual holiday, which ends on Wednesday, is one of the busiest times of the year for travel. On Monday, the Ministry of Public Security noted that a significant increase in return traffic flow was expected on Tuesday, especially in four megacity clusters: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and...

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2 w. ago China braces for travel rush as millions head home at end of ‘golden week’

The Chinese transport authorities are preparing for a major travel rush as millions take to the roads and railways at the end of the national “golden week” holiday. The annual holiday, which ends on Wednesday, is one of the busiest times of the year for travel. On Monday, the Ministry of Public Security noted that a significant increase in return traffic flow was expected on Tuesday, especially in four megacity clusters: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and...

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2 w. ago Chinese Premier Li to visit North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary

China’s Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang to attend the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party later this week, according to Beijing. The Chinese foreign ministry said Li would arrive in Pyongyang for a three-day visit on Thursday. The event commemorating the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea will take place on Friday. More to follow ...

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2 w. ago Breaking | Chinese Premier Li to travel to North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary

Breaking | Chinese Premier Li to travel to North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Li Qiang to visit North Korea, most senior Chinese official to do so since 2019

Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party later this week, according to Beijing, the most senior Chinese official to visit the country since 2019. The Chinese foreign ministry said Li would arrive in Pyongyang for a three-day visit on Thursday. A military parade commemorating the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea is expected to take place on Friday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Calling the two...

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2 w. ago GLOBALink | Chinese tech products gain popularity among int'l travelers

GLOBALink | Chinese tech products gain popularity among int'l travelers  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China’s National Day Golden Week of this Year Surges with Record Travel from Japan with Premium Experiences and Emotional Value Sought

China’s National Day Golden Week of this Year Surges with Record Travel from Japan with Premium Experiences and Emotional Value Sought  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Chinese FM to visit Italy, travel to Switzerland to hold meetings

Chinese FM to visit Italy, travel to Switzerland to hold meetings  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China’s Golden Week 2025 sees Japan top list as Chinese travellers flock abroad

China’s Golden Week 2025 sees Japan top list as Chinese travellers flock abroad  Nation Thailand

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2 w. ago China National Day Holiday Sees Record Tourism Surge: Family Travel, Airfare Trends, and Outbound Growth Soar

China National Day Holiday Sees Record Tourism Surge: Family Travel, Airfare Trends, and Outbound Growth Soar  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Enhe Village in China’s Inner Mongolia Draws Tourists with Unique Blend of Chinese

Enhe Village in China’s Inner Mongolia Draws Tourists with Unique Blend of Chinese-Russian Culture  Travel And Tour World

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