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Beijing accelerates fast-track entry measures as visa-free arrivals hit record May Day highs
Beijing’s immigration authority used the May Day holiday to stress-test a new suite of fast-track procedures. Visa-free and transit-permit travelers accounted for three quarters of foreign arrivals, prompting officers to open channels early, redeploy staff in real time and expand 24-hour registration counters. The upgrades keep queue times low and make short-notice business trips to China easier – a signal that the country’s broader opening-up drive is accelerating.
Brazil implements visa-free entry for Chinese nationals, boosting Sino-Latin business links
Brazil began waiving visas for Chinese citizens on 11 May 2026, allowing 30-day stays for tourism or business. The reciprocal gesture follows China’s 2025 waiver for Brazilians and is expected to stimulate trade missions and tourism flows in both directions. Companies gain faster deployment options, though paid work still requires permits.
Kinmen’s ‘mini-three-links’ face mainland tourist surge; Taiwan immigration deploys extra staff
Taiwan’s Kinmen port handled an unprecedented wave of mainland Chinese tourists during the May-Day holiday, with peak arrivals topping 2,000 in one day. Taiwan’s immigration agency added officers and kept e-Gates running to maintain smooth clearance, underscoring the growing importance of the cross-strait “mini-three-links” for short leisure and business hops.