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China unveils measures to boost inbound consumption
The measures outline steps to boost foreign visitor spending in key sectors, including tourism, business activities, sports events, cultural and entertainment activities, health services, and education and training.
Key policies include granting visa-free entry to more countries and improving visa-free transit policies. Efforts will be made to increase the number of departure tax refund stores and offer easier payment methods for foreign visitors to enhance their overall travel experience. More→
Canton Fair tightens rules for overseas buyer aides and interpreters ahead of 139th session
The application portal for the overseas buyer assistant badge will open on April 3. Under new rules, buyers must complete their applications at least two days before their intended visit date. Each overseas buyer is limited to a maximum of two accompanying staff per phase—specifically one assistant and one interpreter—while buyers from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, or those holding Chinese passports are restricted to applying for an "Assistant" badge only.
Participation involves a daily fee of 300 RMB, supplemented by a one-time 50 RMB production cost per badge. Once a badge has been scanned at the venue's turnstiles, it is considered active, and the fees become non-refundable.
For further inquiries, the Canton Fair Call Center remains available via email at info@cantonfair.org.cn or by phone at (0086) 20-28888999. More→
Living in Guangdong
Guangdong unveils first 25 pilot hospitals for international medical services
These hospitals will provide medical services that adhere to internationally recognized standards in technology, procedures, management systems, and payment methods. The initiative targets patients who pay out-of-pocket or hold international commercial insurance, including residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, foreign nationals, and overseas Chinese. The pilot hospitals are primarily located in the Pearl River Delta region and include provincial and ministerial-level institutions, renowned traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, leading municipal hospitals, and high-quality private hospitals. More→
New law enhances social security benefits for Macao residents in Hengqin
Effective from March 24, the newly amended legislation is designed to safeguard the dual-tier social security rights of Macao residents living and working in Hengqin. The new law removes the previous 183-day physical presence barrier by categorizing time spent in Hengqin as time spent in Macao, provided the individual is residing, working, or studying in recognized educational programs within Hengqin. This extension also covers those working outside Macao to support dependents living in Hengqin. For further information regarding these updates, please get in touch with the relevant authorities at 00853-28532850. More→
Travel in Guangdong
Construction begins on Guangzhou's new airport in Foshan's Gaoming
The new airport is scheduled to be completed and operational during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030). Upon completion, the airport is expected to handle an annual passenger throughput of 30 million, cargo and mail throughput of 500,000 tonnes, and 260,000 aircraft movements.
The airport is positioned as an "aviation hub for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" and a "comprehensive transportation hub in the western Greater Bay Area." Once operational, the airport will directly serve more than 20 million people in Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, and surrounding areas. It will also complement the strengths of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, promoting coordinated development and enhancing integration between the region's world-class airport system and urban clusters. More→
GuangdongJieyang airport expands network for 2026 summer season
A total of 24 airlines will operate at the airport during the new season, with both the route network and capacity further optimized.
Domestically, 65 routes will link 59 cities, including newly added destinations such as Lishui and Yining, while services to cities such as Xining, Zhangjiajie, Wuxi, and Nanchong will resume.
International and regional services will continue with four routes to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Nha Trang. Frequencies on some Southeast Asian routes, including those to Bangkok, will be increased, strengthening the airport's connectivity with the region. More→
Reporter | Xie Maishi
Design | Yang Ling (Intern)
Poster image | VCG
