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Harbin aims to attract more foreign tourists to China’s winter wonderland

Last winter’s tourism boom made Harbin a top destination for domestic visitors. Now, the northeastern Chinese city known for its…

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Foreign tourist arrivals to China suddenly surge as visa relaxations fuel travel searches

The travel service provider said its North American site saw a 163 per cent surge in the first half-hour, while…

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Galaxy Entertainment appoints founder Lui Che-woo’s eldest son as chairman

Macau casino and resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group has named Francis Lui Yiu-tung, the eldest son of the recently deceased…

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China-Russia flights to take off, with Beijing, Shanghai and Hainan on the radar

Russia plans to add additional direct flights from St Petersburg to Beijing and Shanghai by next year, according to an…

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Explainer | China visa free for 30 days maximum: 5 ways to get in

China announced an extension of visa-free entry procedures in November to include the citizens of 38 countries, including Japan. They…

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Visa-free entry taking China tourist numbers ‘closer to pre-Covid levels’

The number of foreign tourists entering China is edging closer to pre-pandemic levels, industry insiders said on the weekend as…

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Opinion | China’s visa-free initiative shows it is choosing openness over isolation

China’s visa-free policy for visitors, introduced last year, is quickly becoming its largest visa liberalisation since the founding of the…

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Shanghai banks on top international artists to draw tourism spending

Shanghai has rolled out the red carpet for world-class symphonies, singers, dancers and actors in the belief that highbrow performances…

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Shanghai woos foreign tourists with concerts, operas, symphonies featuring global artists

Shanghai has set a target of attracting an additional 20,000 foreign tourists in one month by hosting highbrow arts and…

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Hilton to maintain breakneck China expansion pace, targets 100 new hotels per year

Global hotel chain operator Hilton is bullish over the growth potential of mainland China’s leisure travel market and plans to…

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