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Chinese tourists spurn Cambodia and Myanmar due to fears of human trafficking
The two Southeast Asian nations have ramped up efforts to lure Chinese tourists, but safety concerns remain.
Chinese tourists are back
Tourism boomed over China’s May Day holiday. It’s a good sign for the country’s economic recovery.
‘The right timing, the right place, the right people’ — Phrase of the Week
China’s hottest new city is a combination of geography, timing, people, and a bit of luck.
Chinese conspiracy theory about Thai human trafficking fuels tourism concern
Unsubstantiated rumors about Thai human traffickers targeting Chinese women have become so popular on social media that the Thai Embassy in China had to officially debunk the claim and reassure Chinese tourists about safety in the country.
The Iran-Saudi deal brokered by China
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Hong Kong sees influx of Chinese visitors as borders reopen fully
COVID curbs in China are completely over, and after three years of lockups, Chinese travelers are eager to see the world again.
China relaxes health guidelines for tourism and entertainment industries, hinting at departure from zero-COVID policy
China has loosened COVID policies for entertainment venues and travel agencies, in a move that may pull the struggling live performance and tourism industries out of a deep slump.
Taiwan to allow visa-free travel from certain countries in latest reopening step
Taiwan has lifted visa restrictions on some incoming visitors in a bid to revive international travel, but has left Asian tourists from its most important markets off of the exempt list.
The patriotic roots of China’s domestic tourism industry
In the early days of Republican China, the domestic tourism industry was mostly tailored to foreigners who wanted to escape from the cities. This changed in the 1920s, when China’s nationalistic awakening provided an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to attend to the needs of Chinese tourists.
Tourism is back in Southeast Asia, with a conspicuous absence
Pre-COVID, Chinese travelers were a reliable stream of revenue for Thailand’s multi-billion-dollar tourism industry. While international travelers have returned, the Chinese have not.
Bad times for the travel business as COVID lockdowns persist
China’s millions of tourists are staying put as lockdowns, long quarantines, and travel restrictions lead to staycations, not vacations.
Omicron triggers mass flight cancellations into China and Hong Kong
Trying to travel to China or Hong Kong in the next month? Expect delays. China has canceled over 140 incoming international flights in the past week due to COVID-19, while Hong Kong has barred all flights from eight countries.
Social shopping app Xiaohongshu apologizes after users complain about tourist attractions faked for social media
What if the perfect vacation spot for selfies is actually just Photoshop?
How China’s COVID-zero strategy tarnished Golden Week
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Chinese economic growth has ‘likely recovered’ to near pre-coronavirus levels
China’s imports and exports both surged in September compared with a year before, indicating a continued strong recovery for the Chinese market. Economists surveyed expect Q3 growth to top 5%, nearing 2019 levels.
Tourists go nuts during Golden Week as COVID-19 recedes from China
China has gone almost 50 days without a reported case of local transmission of COVID-19, and the ongoing National Day holiday, also known as Golden Week, has seen millions of tourists traveling across the country.
Insane crowds of tourists for Golden Week?
China is marking its first major holiday since suppressing the coronavirus: Golden Week, kicked off by National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, which also fell on October 1 this year. How will tourist spending stack up to last year?
Chinese economy sees ‘robust rebound’
Retail sales in China were up 0.5% in August from a year before, one of many indicators showing the Chinese economy returning to normal.
An American’s China dream: Brian Linden and Yunnan tourism
Brian Linden isn’t trying to “save” the Chinese tourism industry, which suffers from top-down planning and dubious standards. But he has taken an extraordinary first…
Tourists wonder at deep freeze in Heilongjiang Province
Temperatures dropped to -22°F (-30°C) in Xunke, Heilongjiang Province, on December 5. It was so cold that rime ice started to form on trees, making…
