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Vietnam
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
Chinese visitors to Vietnam jumped 41 per cent to 5.3 million, topping the 4.5 million to Thailand, where safety concerns reduced Chinese travellers.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:52PM
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China ski resort’s US$700 birthday service, instructors carry women down slope
5 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Malaysia
‘Warm hospitality’: Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026
2 Jan 2026 - 9:52AM
China travel
China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers eye bespoke adventures with pets
While broader consumption remains soft, demand for personalised itineraries and snow sports is growing, offering a boost to the holiday economy.
1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Mainland China
Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles
Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Tourism
China’s Gen Z consumers drive rise in homestay bookings to ring in the new year
Gen Z travellers made up more than 50 per cent of total homestay bookings for the 2026 New Year’s holiday period.
1 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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US-China relations
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How new C100 chief plans to foster ties between Chinese-Americans and China
The Committee of 100’s president Paul Cheung has high hopes for Chinese-Americans’ relationship with China in these uncertain times.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:45PM
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Hong Kong
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Mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads
Videos and pictures are being circulated of drivers from mainland China allegedly using inappropriate driving manners and vehicle modifications in Hong Kong.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:02PM
China consumption
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A flurry of activity accompanied the official establishment of the island’s tariff and tax exemptions - but will the frenzy last?
30 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Hong Kong tourism
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Fares rise for Hong Kong Peak Tram
Return fares now cost HK$116 (US$15) for adults and HK$75 for children and the elderly.
29 Dec 2025 - 7:18PM
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Aerospace: Geopolitics
Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?
Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins.
28 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong records 10% rise in festive period visitors as outbound trips surge 22%
Despite increase in tourists, merchants warn absence of New Year fireworks may impact visitor numbers and, in turn, the retail sector.
28 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM
China-Latin America relations
Brazil weighs visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and business travellers
Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:38AM
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China consumption
Hard work, long hours fuelled China’s rise. Now, it weighs longer breaks
China, one of the world’s hardest-working countries, is adopting incentives to increase time off – and potentially boost consumer spending.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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China-Japan relations
China-Japan tension hits holiday travel as flights cancelled on 46 routes
All cancelled flights are operated by Chinese carriers and involve most of the country’s major airlines.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:13PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s tourism crown slips as troubles in paradise mount
Border clashes with Cambodia, fierce competition from Malaysia, deadly floods and a strong baht threaten the kingdom’s holiday appeal.
21 Dec 2025 - 12:33PM
The Philippines
Philippines struggles to win back Chinese tourists as regional rivals surge
New data shows Chinese arrivals to the Philippines hit 312,000 last year, only 18 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:15PM
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China tourist in Japan sends 300 masks during Covid to host after overnight stay
Against backdrop of ongoing political tensions between the two countries, this heartwarming story quickly went viral on social media.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
China-Japan relations
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid tensions: official data
Mainland visitor numbers rose just 3% in November after flight cuts and travel warnings took effect as diplomatic strains escalated.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:14AM
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Hong Kong property
Kai Tak Stadium lifts Hong Kong’s status as major sports and entertainment venue
The 50,000-seat stadium drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up retail property landlords, experts say.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:02AM
China travel
Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat
A slump in the won is making South Korea increasingly affordable for mainland tourists just as China warns against travel to Japan.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Mainland China
China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar
Passenger demand from China and India, eased visa rules and freight resilience drive growth as IATA forecasts record airline profits in 2026.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:05PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong tourist arrested in Japan after crashing rental car, injuring driver
Hong Kong’s Immigration Department says it has received a request for help regarding the case.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:53PM
United States
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
The move requires tourists from 42 nations to share five-year social media history, igniting privacy debates and free speech worries.
10 Dec 2025 - 9:54PM
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Malaysia
Chinese tourist’s Penang panda mural that drew criticism turns crowd-puller
Local officials review an application to keep the unauthorised artwork at Chew Jetty intact after ordering the painting to be removed.
9 Dec 2025 - 9:52AM
South Korea
Chinese tourists pivot to South Korea, Thailand amid Japan travel ban
Spat began when Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi suggested potential military intervention in Taiwan Strait, leading Beijing to issue a travel warning.
4 Dec 2025 - 5:06PM
Malaysia
Penang set to scoop up Chinese tourists skipping Japan, Thailand’s Hat Yai
Penang anticipates a surge in year-end visitors, with events and food-driven itineraries boosting hotel bookings.
4 Dec 2025 - 4:02PM
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China travel
1,900 China-Japan flights cancelled in December as political row continues
Airlines have now scrapped over 40 per cent of their China-Japan flights scheduled for this month amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:33PM
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