China–South Korea Mutual Visa-Free Scheme Drives 60 % Surge in Group Bookings
China’s Major Airlines Cancel 70+ Flights in 24-Hour Period, Stranding Thousands
China Eastern to Boost Shanghai–Delhi Services as Direct China–India Links Recover
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Chinese Man’s Year-Long Illegal Stay in Korea Highlights Rising Maritime Smuggling
A Chinese citizen who crossed the Yellow Sea by motorboat and overstayed in South Korea for a year was arrested on 31 Oct, spotlighting growing maritime smuggling routes. The incident may trigger stricter Korean visa vetting for Chinese applicants and underscores compliance risks for employers of outbound Chinese workers.
China–South Korea Mutual Visa-Free Policies Drive Surge in Two-Way Tourism and Business
A year-long pilot allowing short-stay, visa-free travel between China and South Korea is already translating into double-digit growth in tourist arrivals and retail sales on both sides. Businesses benefit from shorter lead times and lower compliance costs, but travellers must remember that employment and study remain outside the waiver’s scope.
China’s Big Three Airlines Post First Collective Profit in a Year as International Traffic Rebounds
China’s three largest airlines reported Q3 profits thanks to pent-up international demand, signalling a near-complete recovery on many long-haul routes. Corporate travellers will see better seat supply and softer fares to Europe and Asia, but capacity to North America remains tight, keeping prices high.