China’s anti-spy agency urges travellers to protect state secrets during holiday trips

China’s anti-spy agency urges travellers to protect state secrets during holiday trips

China’s top anti-espionage agency has reminded Chinese tourists to stay vigilant about attempts by foreign intelligence agencies to gather sensitive information from them when they travel abroad during the festive season. The reminder from the Ministry of State Security came just days before Lunar New Year celebrations begin. The holiday, also known as Spring Festival, … Read more

Foreigners spend 700% more on Alipay in China over Labour Day holiday as inbound tourism slowly recovers

Foreigners spend 700% more on Alipay in China over Labour Day holiday as inbound tourism slowly recovers

The number of visitors – from 15 countries across Europe and Southeast Asia included in China’s visa exemption scheme – who used Alipay during the holiday was up fourfold this year, according to Ant. 13:33 Tourism trouble: post-pandemic hurdles of China travel Tourism trouble: post-pandemic hurdles of China travel Since the middle of last year, … Read more