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Visa-Exemption Boom Powers China’s May Day Travel Frenzy
China’s Labour-Day holiday opened with record demand, fuelled by the country’s wider visa-exemption regime. Foreign visitors—many travelling visa-free—are packing iconic sites and driving hotel bookings, while domestic travellers brace for 158 million rail trips. The surge underscores how relaxed entry rules are boosting both consumer spending and business-event attendance.
Jet-Fuel Shock Forces Chinese Airlines to Axe International Flights Before Holiday
Caixin reports a 119 percent jump in international flight cancellations by Chinese airlines ahead of the May Day rush, driven by jet-fuel prices that have nearly doubled since February. Capacity cuts hit Southeast Asia routes hardest, pushing up domestic fares and forcing companies to scramble for alternative travel plans.