China recorded 369 million cross-border trips in the first half of 2026, a 10.8% increase year-on-year, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) reported Friday. Foreign arrivals surged 20.6% to 45.9 million, with visa-free entries jumping 30.6% to 17.8 million—accounting for 77.7%...
Life along China’s east coast is being put on hold as Typhoon Bavi approaches. With the storm expected to land between Fujian and Zhejiang, air travel has been thrown into disarray—Zhoushan and Wenzhou airports have already scrapped dozens of flights....
China is stepping up emergency readiness as Super Typhoon Bavi—the ninth typhoon of the year—edges closer to the eastern coastline. According to the China Meteorological Administration, forecast tracks indicate that Bavi will move into the nation’s 48‑hour typhoon warning zone...
China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) rolled out a blue typhoon alert at 6 a.m. on Saturday, predicting that Maysak, the 10th typhoon to form this year, will make its second landfall overnight on Saturday along the coastal zone straddling south...
A simple yet touching Chinese expression of concern — “Let me know when you are safely home” — traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean to warm the heart of an American adventurer. Thirty-one-year-old Kelsey Pfendler received sincere and...
Yum China Holdings, Inc. has inked a definitive purchase agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. to take full ownership of the Pizza Hut brand across the Chinese mainland, with an all-cash deal valued at $1.2 billion, the Global Times has confirmed...
China’s national market supervision authority has summoned top executives from Walmart (China) Investment Co., the operator of Sam’s Club outlets across the country, over persistent food safety lapses on its online and offline sales channels. The State Administration for Market...
A foreign national seeking to depart China has been intercepted by customs staff at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, after inspectors uncovered a large collection of ethnic minority costumes and decorative accessories in their luggage, among which several pieces were verified...
During the 2026 ITB Travel Trade Show, local authorities announced that Ethiopia intends to launch a seven-day transit visa exemption scheme for Chinese nationals, with a tentative launch date as early as July this year. This official news was released...
India’s biggest carrier IndiGo is set to halt flight operations to six overseas locations, covering Shanghai and Hong Kong, as sluggish travel appetite and extreme cost headwinds weigh on its international services. In an official announcement released on Thursday by...
For a long time in China, holding a foreign language degree was widely regarded as a reliable pathway to promising career prospects. Yet the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence-powered translation tools is drastically reshaping this long-standing industry and academic landscape....
A vigilant ride-hailing driver from Fujian Province tipped off local police after spotting suspicious clues about two foreign female riders during an overnight cross-province journey. The police received the driver’s report at approximately 9 p.m. on May 13. The driver...
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