Shenzhen ports log 2.9 million crossings during Mid-Autumn break
Macau logs 415,000 visitor arrivals over Mid-Autumn long weekend
Shenzhen Logs Record 2.9 Million Crossings in Three Days, Warns of National Day Crush
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Germany confirms visa-free entry to China for stays up to 30 days until 31 December 2026
Berlin’s updated travel notice confirms Germans can continue to enter China visa-free for trips of up to 30 days until at least 31 December 2026. The advisory also highlights China’s broadened powers to impose exit bans, an issue corporates must watch.
China Handles 6.71 Million Cross-Border Movements Over Mid-Autumn Break
China’s immigration officers processed 6.71 million border crossings during the 25-27 September Mid-Autumn Festival—a 16.8 percent annual rise. Foreign entries grew 37.7 percent to 728 000, of which 247 000 were visa-free, highlighting the impact of Beijing’s expanded waiver programs. The data suggest a robust recovery in China-bound travel and smoother entry conditions ahead of next week’s National Day peak.
Visa-Free Visitors Drive 65 % of Foreign Arrivals at Shanghai Ports
Shanghai processed 343 000 cross-border passengers during the Mid-Autumn break. Sixty-six percent of foreign arrivals used visa-free entry or 144-hour transit waivers, underscoring the city’s role as China’s most accessible business hub. Efficient e-gate processing kept wait times under 30 minutes even at peak.
Mid-Autumn holiday sees 6.709 million cross-border trips; visa-free entries up 33 %
China processed 6.709 million cross-border passenger trips during the 25–27 September Mid-Autumn Festival, up 16.8 % year-on-year. Foreign arrivals surged 37.7 % to 728,000, driven by expanded 30-day visa-free access for 45 countries. The numbers underline the rebound of international travel and point to capacity constraints ahead of the 1 October Golden Week.
AI-enabled e-Channels headline Hong Kong’s border-control playbook for Golden Week
Hong Kong will deploy 800 AI-enabled e-Channels, extra immigration counters and a real-time command centre to manage an expected 6.31 million land-boundary passengers during Golden Week. Digital tools like the ‘Seamless e-Channel’ and ‘Easy Boundary’ app aim to cut clearance times, offering new efficiencies for business travellers commuting between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Handles 165 000 Cross-Border Travellers During Festival Peak
Baiyun Airport in Guangzhou processed 165 000 international passengers during the 25-27 September period, with flights up nearly 8 percent year-on-year. Visa-free and transit-waiver entries led the growth, reflecting rising business and leisure demand in the Greater Bay Area.
Foreign Tourists Flock to Cultural Experiences During Mid-Autumn, NIA Says
New NIA and tourism-ministry data show foreign arrivals not only increased 37.7 percent during the holiday but also spent more time and money on Mid-Autumn cultural activities. Officials plan to couple festival tourism with digital tools to keep China attractive and hassle-free for international visitors.
Cathay Pacific prolongs suspension of Dubai and Riyadh passenger flights to 31 January 2027
Cathay Pacific has pushed back the restart of its Dubai and Riyadh routes to 31 January 2027, extending a suspension prompted by Middle-East security concerns. Businesses must reroute travellers via alternative hubs and review duty-of-care provisions as the Hong Kong carrier reassesses regional risks.
Kunming Airport Reports 28 700 Cross-Border Passengers, Southeast Asian Traffic Booms
Kunming’s Changshui Airport processed 28 700 international passengers during the three-day holiday, up sharply on 2025 levels. Most arrivals came from neighbouring Southeast Asian countries using visa-free privileges, reinforcing Kunming’s role as China’s bridge to the Mekong region.
Himalaya Airlines Resumes Non-Stop Kathmandu–Shanghai Service, Boosting Sino-Nepal Connectivity
Himalaya Airlines resumed its twice-weekly Kathmandu–Shanghai route on 28 September, restoring a key air corridor between Nepal and China. The service supports growing leisure demand and offers new cargo capacity for bilateral trade.