Visa-free travelers account for 78% of all foreign arrivals to China in first half of 2026
Vice-Premier orders faster land-port clearance at Manzhouli free-trade zone
C919 to fly its first scheduled international passenger route from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
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China Threatens Countermeasures After U.S. Slashes Visa Terms for Chinese Journalists
Beijing denounced a new U.S. rule that cuts visas for Chinese journalists to 90 days and warned it will retaliate. The change risks reigniting a media-visa war that previously led to expulsions and hampered business intelligence-gathering. Companies relying on in-country reporting should brace for stricter accreditation, longer processing times and possible reciprocal limits on U.S. journalists in China.
Hong Kong legislature clears Huanggang Port bill, clearing path for 24/7 mega-checkpoint with co-location clearance
Hong Kong’s parliament approved legislation to launch the new Huanggang land port, enabling one-stop, co-located immigration checks and round-the-clock service from 31 July. The mega-checkpoint will dramatically expand passenger and cargo throughput between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, with major benefits for Greater Bay Area commuters and supply chains.
Guangdong Reopens Airports and Land Ports as Typhoon Shutdown Ends, Immigration Bureau Says
After Typhoon “Shanzhu” forced Guangdong to close airports and checkpoints on July 16, the National Immigration Administration confirmed all ports had reopened by the afternoon of July 17. Extra officers and e-gates are helping clear backlogs, but some ferry terminals remain under repair. The episode highlights the need for typhoon-season contingency plans and underscores the value of China’s new ‘smart port’ capacity for rapid recovery.
Summer storms snarl Chinese skies: 4,116 delays and 106 cancellations hit Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen hubs
Severe thunderstorms triggered nationwide flight chaos, with more than 4,000 delays and over 100 cancellations across China’s busiest hubs. Corporations should brace for lingering ripple effects, switch travellers to high-speed rail where possible and gather delay certificates for insurance reimbursement.