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Two elderly Beijing residents stretch at an exercise park. Photo: AFP/File photo
China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

Mobile payments

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

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Xi Jinping

More US-China flights? Why US airlines balk at Xi Jinping’s call

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Tourism

Next-level travel: how up to 13 days off could push China’s tourism to new highs

An alignment of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays stretches time off for millions of Chinese, with breaks reaching up to 13 days.

Tourists visit Tangqi town in Hangzhou, eastern China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Xinhua
Tencent

Tencent launches payment app for foreign visitors ahead of Apec summit

The app allows overseas visitors to make payments across WeChat Pay’s network using foreign cards and digital wallets.

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Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Are Hongkongers getting bored of weekend trips to Shenzhen?

Andrew Sun suspects the novelty of shopping and dining weekends in cheaper Shenzhen is waning, with relaxed time at home more appealing.

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Aviation

China airports surge in global-connectivity ranking, led by Shanghai, Guangzhou

Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve.

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Passengers are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport in China’s capital. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

China’s Trip.com offers most ambitious travel deal yet: a trip to space

The Chinese travel platform now allows users to book space flight packages with US-based provider Virgin Galactic for nearly US$760,000.

Tourism

How China’s inbound tourism could ease strain on weak domestic consumption

Country’s inbound travel revenue forecast to double share of economy and capture 15 per cent of global holiday market, Swiss bank says.

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Hong Kong transport

China to open missing link in 2,370km railway connecting Hong Kong and Beijing

Completing a vital transport corridor, the high-speed route aims to accelerate economic integration between southern business hubs and northern megacities.

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This aerial drone photo, taken in March, shows a railway station in China’s Xiongan New Area. Photo: Xinhua
China's economic recovery

Beijing bets on a US$1 trillion sports boom to revive consumption, job market

China is looking to leverage fitness and events to stimulate local economies, as new five-year blueprint aims to nearly double the economic output of the athletic sector.

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Fans of Team Yangzhou celebrate a goal during a football match against Team Nanjing on August 15. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images
Mainland China

How Japan fell from China’s tourism top 3 despite record summer travel boom

Mainland carriers scrap more than 30 per cent of flights to Japan as travellers turn to South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Russia

China’s 3 major airlines bet on global demand to offset deep losses: analysts

Chinese carriers choose low fares, long-term expansion as regional conflicts and weak domestic demand affect revenues.

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Trending in China

Driven by love: China family’s 3,500km drive for son’s university marks life milestone

Viral story has taken mainland social media by storm, with netizens praising – and deeply envying – the family’s tight-knit bond.

A family drove 3,500km from Shandong to Xinjiang just to send their son to medical school — and the internet is completely in love with them. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retirees’ living costs grow 3 times city’s 5-year average: index

Travel costs surged by 10 points over the six-year period, the highest among all items, followed by food, dining and cross-border transport.

Elderly Hong Kong residents exercise in Sha Tin Park, April 8, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
China consumption

‘On-the-ground exports’: Shanghai turns to foreign tourists to boost consumption

Inbound visitors are considered a low-cost initiative to address the nation’s consumption figures.

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China-Japan relations

From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall

Mainland visitors fell more than 56 per cent in July, compounding a slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs.

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Trending in China

‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip

Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides.

A 69-year-old husband has spent over a decade taking his partially paralysed wife on road trips across China in a custom campervan. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Chinese culture

The world’s only hieroglyphic script still in use today is found in China

Over 1,000 years old, Dongba script is associated with the Naxi ethnic minority and is a common sight in Yunnan province’s Lijiang city.

Wealth management

Rich Hongkongers rank travel over real estate in shifting life goals: survey

Immersive travel and early retirement rank above real estate on the priority list of wealthy individuals, according to a new report.

Aviation

China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers

The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure.

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Planes from AirAsia, a subsidiary airline of Capital A, are seen on the tarmac of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 in Sepang, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
Asia travel

Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series

In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

British presenter Ben Fogle meets a cormorant fisherman in Guilin. Photo: All3Media
China's economic recovery

How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.

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Chinese culture

How the Shenzhen Natural History Museum was designed to reflect its landscape

The architects behind the new museum talk about the Shenzhen landmark’s unique design that reflects its green and water-edged location.

China jobs

In Focus | Why foreign workers are still climbing mountains of paperwork for a job in China

Beijing’s rigid visa points system and strict sponsorship rules frustrate young expats, but most are still undeterred in their job search.

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Tourism

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

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South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Bund in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Tourism

How international hotel chains are expanding in China’s ‘approachable’ segment

Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust.

Transport and logistics

How much transport is enough? China eyes 95% coverage across its record network

Beijing aims to expand nation’s world-leading network coverage, raising questions over need for more infrastructure projects as authorities flag ‘weak links’.

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