BEIJING: The number of people making trips inside China over the week-long Chinese New Year holiday surged 74 per cent from … [Read more...] about Holiday trips within China surge after lifting of COVID-19 curbs
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China’s Chinese New Year travel offers spark of economic rebound from COVID-19 crunch
RISK, BUT OPTIMISM The Ministry of Transport has estimated the rush will see a total of 2.1 billion passenger trips … [Read more...] about China’s Chinese New Year travel offers spark of economic rebound from COVID-19 crunch
China braces for COVID-19 holiday surge as people leave megacities for hometowns
TRAVEL RUSH Beijing's main rail station has been packed with passengers leaving the capital in recent days, according to … [Read more...] about China braces for COVID-19 holiday surge as people leave megacities for hometowns
Air travel recovers in China amid COVID-19 infection worries
SHANGHAI: People in China are resuming travel ahead of the Chinese New Year, despite worries about infections after Beijing … [Read more...] about Air travel recovers in China amid COVID-19 infection worries
‘Don’t overreact’ to travellers from China, says Malaysian tourism minister amid COVID-19 concerns
Separately, speaking to reporters on Thursday, Malaysian health minister Zaliha Mustafa said that the COVID-19 situation is … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t overreact’ to travellers from China, says Malaysian tourism minister amid COVID-19 concerns
Malaysia’s Immigration Department to operate special lanes for travellers from China amid COVID-19 concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: Amid concerns over the COVID-19 situation in China, Malaysia’s Immigration Department will operate special … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Immigration Department to operate special lanes for travellers from China amid COVID-19 concerns
China suspends short-term visas for South Koreans over COVID-19 travel curbs
BEIJING: The Chinese embassy in South Korea has suspended the issue of short-term visas for South Korean visitors, it said on … [Read more...] about China suspends short-term visas for South Koreans over COVID-19 travel curbs
Commentary: China’s COVID-19 situation is dire – but it shouldn’t pose a big risk to other countries
Further, reports suggest vaccination rates among older people in China lag behind those of younger people. If true, this … [Read more...] about Commentary: China’s COVID-19 situation is dire – but it shouldn’t pose a big risk to other countries
Commentary: China’s COVID-19 chaos is spilling over to Hong Kong
The Japanese government eased the measures after protest from the Hong Kong government, just one day after the initial … [Read more...] about Commentary: China’s COVID-19 chaos is spilling over to Hong Kong
Airline group IATA disappointed with ‘knee-jerk’ COVID-19 measures for travellers from China
In a statement, Mr Walsh urged governments to listen to the advice of experts, including the World Health Organization, that … [Read more...] about Airline group IATA disappointed with ‘knee-jerk’ COVID-19 measures for travellers from China
EU to discuss coordinated response to China COVID-19 situation on Wednesday
BRUSSELS: European Union government health officials will hold talks on Wednesday (Jan 4) on a coordinated response to the … [Read more...] about EU to discuss coordinated response to China COVID-19 situation on Wednesday
Malaysia announces restrictions amid China’s COVID-19 surge; all visitors to undergo temperature checks
KUALA LUMPUR: Amid a concern over the rise of COVID-19 cases in China, all visitors entering Malaysia will have to undergo … [Read more...] about Malaysia announces restrictions amid China’s COVID-19 surge; all visitors to undergo temperature checks