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Trending in China
Young Chinese man embarks on 3,300-km Lhasa trek, emerges looking like 50-year-old
Hiker endures blizzards, wild wolves, accidents which left him hobbling in epic journey over mountain ranges during which he hardly bathed.
23 Mar 2025 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong, Macau residents can apply for temporary mainland travel permits via app
20 Mar 2025 - 9:00PM
Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism
20 Mar 2025 - 7:33AM
Tourism
Shanghai’s new plan to lure foreign tourists: mega-events and Peppa Pig
The Chinese city has outlined a three-year strategy to boost inbound tourism that aims to move beyond its historic landmarks.
19 Mar 2025 - 10:05AM
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China society
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Senior skydiver takes the plunge
7 Mar 2025 - 5:00PM
Asia travel
5 of the best things to see in Jiangmen, in China’s Greater Bay Area
Jiangmen, under two hours from Hong Kong, has historical sites, natural scenery and streets you will have seen on film.
6 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM
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Asia travel
Wine tours through China’s answer to Napa Valley
The harsh plains of Ningxia may seem an unlikely home for award-winning wine, but visitors can now explore the region’s vineyards to see how it’s made.
4 Mar 2025 - 7:00AM
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China's economic recovery
‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe
China’s tourists are increasingly skipping Western destinations in favour of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Travelex data shows.
3 Mar 2025 - 4:41PM
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Banking & finance
Trip.com revenue beats estimates as travel rebound, visa plans fuel optimism
Fourth-quarter income surged 69 per cent from a year earlier; firm plans US$400 million stock buy-back in 2025.
25 Feb 2025 - 4:22PM
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China’s C919 jet passes Lunar New Year test as usage rate soars
The Chinese-made aircraft was deployed on 38 routes including Shanghai-Hong Kong, a significant increase compared with last year’s holiday.
24 Feb 2025 - 2:15PM
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Trending in China
Woman in China fears hotel hidden cameras, creates makeshift tent to shield bed
Method is straightforward, requires affordable materials, produces very satisfactory results.
19 Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
Japan
Why Japan is the No 1 travel destination for Chinese tourists
The weak yen has spurred many Chinese nationals to visit Japan, while food is the biggest motivator for them to travel to the region.
12 Feb 2025 - 8:25PM
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Asia travel
Best things to do and see in Qingdao, handsome Chinese port city
A vibrant coastal city and popular tourist destination, Qingdao’s natural beauty and interesting architecture make it a photography hotspot.
11 Feb 2025 - 12:54PM
Foreigners in China
China grants Asean tour groups visa-free access to Yunnan travel hub
Tourists from Southeast Asian bloc countries may visit Xishuangbanna – known for ethnic minority cultures – for up to six days.
10 Feb 2025 - 4:14PM
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Working in China reminds me of its cultural riches and authenticity
For this Hongkonger, the lesson of a stint in mainland China is that integration is not just economic but cultural and requires an open mind.
7 Feb 2025 - 4:53PM
Lunar New Year
China’s Lunar New Year spending spree offers hope for consumption boost
Statistics indicate domestic consumption broke several records during this year’s holiday, with lower-end spending seeing the biggest gains.
6 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Cruise, not medical, tourism the key for Hong Kong
Readers discuss where the focus of the city’s attempts to boost tourism should lie, and preparations for the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.
5 Feb 2025 - 6:01PM
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Shenzhen
Heading to Shenzhen from Hong Kong? Here’s where to stay, eat, shop and unwind
Shenzhen is now a more popular weekend destination than Macau among Hongkongers looking for great deals on food, accommodation and designer shopping – without the need to hop on a plane.
5 Feb 2025 - 1:10PM
Mainland China
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Buffaloes and smoke machines: staged rural scenes go viral in China
Villagers in China’s Fujian province pose with a buffalo, wear straw hats and are surrounded by artificial smoke as they create ‘perfect shots’ for visitors.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
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Asia travel
Staged China rural scenes go viral, tourists pay US$40 to film them
Rural residents in China’s Fujian province have gone viral on Douyin and RedNote by indulging visitors’ nostalgia with staged country scenes.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:15AM
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China’s economic stimulus
Lunar New Year travel to China surges 200% as visa-free policies pay off
China logged a steep increase in inbound travel bookings for this year’s holiday, while the country’s outbound travel sector also showed signs of recovery.
3 Feb 2025 - 7:00PM
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China boosts train and bus services as workers cut Lunar New Year travels short
Chinese provinces launch extra transport services as migrant workers return to coastal cities to get a leg up in sluggish job market.
2 Feb 2025 - 6:13PM
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Lunar New Year
‘Little luxuries’: China’s crystal industry shimmers amid economic unease
Crystals with perceived properties to heal and enhance career prospects are increasingly becoming a source of hope and comfort in tough times.
1 Feb 2025 - 10:06AM
Woman of our time
China’s ‘road-tripping auntie’ vows to keep going after divorce comes through
Accidental feminist icon Su Min, who hit the road after leaving her abusive husband, says ‘it wasn’t until 60 that I truly began to understand life’.
30 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares
Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.
30 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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Lunar New Year
Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel
Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives.
28 Jan 2025 - 4:56PM
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Lunar New Year celebrations begin in China
Spring Festival celebrations include a reunion dinner gathering for pet dogs in Shanghai
27 Jan 2025 - 5:10PM
Greater Bay Area
Dim sum to dessert soup, 5 of Guangzhou’s best restaurants
From a Michelin-recommended roasted pigeon restaurant to noodle and congee joints, must-try places for your next trip to Guangdong’s capital.
27 Jan 2025 - 12:47PM
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