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Yabuli Ski Resort Opens 2025-26 Season, Welcomes First Wave of Inbound Winter Tourists
China’s premier ski destination at Yabuli opened for the 2025-26 winter on 7 November and immediately began receiving foreign tour groups taking advantage of relaxed visa rules. Strong early bookings suggest that inbound winter sports tourism will make a significant comeback, offering corporates new options for incentives and client hospitality.
Foreign Arrivals to China Up 130 % Year-on-Year, NIA Tells Press on 7 November
At a 7 November press briefing, the National Immigration Administration reported a 130 percent year-on-year jump in foreign entries to 17.25 million and predicted RMB 100 billion in visitor spending for 2025. Rising traffic underscores the impact of visa Facilitation and signals tighter travel inventory for corporate planners.
China Unveils 10-Point Immigration Package to Deepen National ‘Opening-Up’
On 6 November the National Immigration Administration launched 10 new immigration facilitation measures. Key items include expanding the Talent Exit-Endorsement nationwide, allowing mainlanders to apply for Taiwan family-visit permits anywhere, and rolling out facial-recognition e-gates at 20+ ports. The package sharply reduces paperwork and wait-times for business travellers and supports China’s push to attract and retain global talent.
China to Launch Digital Arrival Card and Widens Visa-Free Transit Network
Beijing confirmed on 6 November that a mobile, paper-free arrival card will go live nationwide on 20 November, streamlining entry for all foreigners. At the same time, China’s 24-hour and 240-hour visa-free transit programmes are expanding to 15 additional airports and ports, raising the total eligible gateways to 65. The measures cut processing time and give business travellers more routing options.
Pudong Airport Opens 12 Dedicated CIIE Immigration Lanes as Visitor Numbers Soar
Shanghai Pudong Airport rolled out 12 ‘Special Channel – CIIE’ immigration lanes on 6 November to cope with record foreign attendance at the China International Import Expo. Combined with new kiosks and signage, the lanes cut clearance times and highlight how China is tailoring border procedures to major business events.
Shanghai Metro Tweaks Entry/Exit Patterns at CIIE Station to Handle 20,000-Per-Hour Crowds
Shanghai Metro re-routed passenger flows at the NECC station on 6 November, making certain exits entry- or exit-only during peak CIIE hours to manage crowds of up to 20,000 per hour. Companies attending the expo should update travel guidance to reflect the new patterns.
Hongqiao HUB Conference Emphasises Cross-Border Support for Chinese Firms Going Global
At the Hongqiao HUB Conference on 6 November, officials and industry experts detailed how new Chinese immigration and logistics policies will help domestic firms send employees and products abroad more easily. The session signals rising outbound assignment volumes and new partnership opportunities for global mobility providers.