France-China Visa-Free Policy Boosts Business and Tourism in 2026
China extends visa-free entry for French citizens until 2026, enhancing business efficiency and tourism amid strengthened bilateral ties.
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China extends visa-free entry for French citizens until 2026, enhancing business efficiency and tourism amid strengthened bilateral ties.
China celebrates Lunar New Year 2026 with UNESCO-recognized traditions, lantern displays, and cultural tourism growth across historic sites like Fuzhou’s Sanfang Qixiang district.
China’s record 9-day Spring Festival holiday drives $8.5B in early 2026 sales, reshaping travel patterns and stimulating rural economies through targeted policy measures.
Huzhou’s Moon Square combines traditional craftsmanship with modern architecture as Zhejiang prepares to host 2026 Spring Festival Gala events.
The 2026 Yellow River thaw at Hukou Waterfall draws global visitors, highlighting climate impacts and tourism opportunities in northern China.
China’s ice and snow economy surpasses $143 billion, transforming seasonal activities into a year-round growth engine through technology and infrastructure.
China-UK tourism hits record highs in 2026 with 667,000 Chinese visitors projected to boost UK economy by £1.3 billion, fueled by enhanced connectivity and visa reforms.
Nanjing’s 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival showcases 390 installations and global cultural exchanges, running through March 2026.
China implements new visa-free policies for Canadian travelers in 2026, boosting cultural exchanges and tourism recovery across both nations.
China’s 2026 New Year holiday saw 142M domestic trips and $12.1B tourism spending, with cross-border travel surging 28.6% amid visa reforms.
Ras Al Khaimah celebrates New Year 2026 with world-record 2,300-drone phoenix show, blending technology and pyrotechnics in historic display.
Harbin’s upgraded 19-meter snowman, unveiled this month, dazzles visitors with frosty charm as it heralds 2026, reinforcing the city’s winter tourism appeal.
Chinese mainland travelers drive record Christmas tourism in Budapest, with visitor numbers tripling compared to previous years as cultural and economic ties strengthen.
The U.S. proposes requiring visa-free travelers to submit social media histories, raising privacy concerns and potential impacts on Asian tourism and business exchanges.
Japan faces potential $12.9B tourism loss as PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks strain China relations, warns leading economist.
Domestic travel in China is projected to reach a record high during the 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, with around nine billion inter-regional movements, up 7% year on year.
China’s tourism market is booming, driven by cultural attractions and new media. Discover how Chinese culture and innovative media are reshaping travel trends in the world’s fastest-growing tourism market.
China’s thriving holiday economy sees a remarkable surge during Labor Day, with travel trends boosting economic growth and highlighting shifts in consumer behavior.