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China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Russian Passport Holders Through 14 September 2026
Beijing has confirmed that Russian citizens may continue to enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days until 14 September 2026. The extension streamlines business and leisure travel, cuts costs for Russian firms operating in China, and underscores Beijing’s growing use of unilateral visa waivers to advance economic diplomacy.
Torrential Storms Paralyse Chinese Aviation Network: 2,396 Delays and 226 Cancellations in a Single Day
Severe thunderstorms on 14 June crippled China’s air-traffic grid, triggering 2,396 delays and 226 cancellations across major hubs. Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai were hardest hit, with China Southern and China Eastern absorbing the largest operational shocks. Corporates face widespread itinerary disruption and should activate contingency travel policies.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Chinese and 92 Other Nationalities to 30 Days
Bangkok will halve the visa-free stay for Chinese passport holders—from 60 days to 30 days—as part of a security-driven revamp of Thailand’s exemption list. The rule, set to enter force within weeks, means Chinese tourists and business visitors staying longer than a month will now need a pre-arranged visa, adding cost and lead-time for corporate travel planners.
Ministry of Transport Activates Level-3 Flood Response, Orders Provinces to Safeguard Road and Port Operations
China’s Ministry of Transport has launched a level-3 emergency response to heavy rains across eight southern provinces, instructing highway, port and maritime authorities to tighten safety inspections and prepare for traffic controls. The move could slow trucking lanes and disrupt passenger services; companies are advised to add lead time and monitor local closure notices.
Taiwan Launches Secure Intelligence-Tip Website Aimed at Mainland Chinese Citizens
Taiwan has unveiled a secure website where Chinese nationals can anonymously submit intelligence, a move that could heighten scrutiny of cross-strait travellers. Mainland authorities treat unauthorised information-sharing with Taipei as espionage, so Chinese citizens and dual-country employees who travel frequently between the two jurisdictions may face tighter device checks and possible exit bans.
Lanzhou Exit-Entry Bureau Extends Hours, Opens ‘Green Channels’ to Tackle Summer Peak Demand
Lanzhou’s Exit-Entry Administration will hold night-time passport-processing sessions, create group ‘green channels’ and launch an urgent-service lane to cope with an expected summer travel surge. The move shortens document turnaround times and offers businesses and families more flexible appointment options.
Sichuan Announces Wave of Summer Route Restarts and New Links, Boosting Domestic Connectivity
Sichuan authorities unveiled a schedule of summer flight resumptions and new services, including Beijing–Jiuzhaigou and Chengdu Tianfu–Bāzhōng–Nanjing. The expanded network improves access to western China’s tourist spots and manufacturing bases, offering businesses greater routing flexibility during the peak season.
State Council App Launches One-Stop Culture-and-Travel Service Zone Ahead of Dragon Boat Holiday
Beijing has bundled rail, air, weather and cultural-site information into a new ‘Culture & Travel Service Zone’ on the State-Council mini-program, just days before the Dragon Boat Festival rush. The one-stop digital hub simplifies itinerary planning, integrates immigration hotlines and supports English, helping both locals and expatriate staff navigate China’s vast transport network more efficiently.
Air China and Regional Airlines Restore Key Summer Routes, Improving Access to Western China
Chinese carriers are bringing back and adding summer routes connecting Beijing, Chengdu and Guiyang to western tourism hubs such as Jiuzhaigou and Hongyuan. The additional capacity, starting 15 June, improves onward domestic connectivity for international visitors and expatriate staff headed to remote project sites in Sichuan and adjacent provinces.