Shanghai has implemented a new visa-free policy for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships, significantly enhancing its appeal as a travel destination. The policy, fully adopted by the National Immigration Administration, allows tourists from 54 countries to enter 13 designated ports, including Shanghai, without a visa for up to 15 days. This initiative has already shown promising results, as …
Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 Opens to Global Audience
When the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 opened on July 10, over 400 shipping-related enterprises, ports, and industry associations worldwide gathered in Tianjin. The event aimed to explore new opportunities for the global shipping industry. Steve Gordon, global head of Clarkson Research Services Ltd., emphasized China’s crucial role, noting that 85% of global trade is seaborne, with China leading …
ComVac ASIA 2024: Premier Air Compressor and Vacuum Technology Expo
ComVac ASIA 2024 is the premier exhibition showcasing high-quality products such as air compressors, compressor parts and components, lubricants, related equipment, vacuum pumps, and vacuum application equipment. Amid the “Carbon Peak” and “Carbon Neutrality” initiatives, the compressor sector is experiencing new growth opportunities, focusing on green, cutting-edge technologies. This year, ComVac ASIA 2024 emphasizes “Smart Manufacturing,” “Energy Saving and High …
Nanjing Hosts U.S. Travel Professionals to Promote Cultural and Historical Attractions
For the first time since 2019, the Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism welcomed a group of U.S.-based travel professionals to experience the destination and provide insights on attracting North American audiences. The visit, which took place from July 4-6, showcased Nanjing’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant attractions, highlighting its potential appeal to North American travelers. Recognized as one …
Chongqing Leads Green Development along Yangtze River Economic Belt
In a transformative effort to champion green development along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Chongqing in southwest China has emerged as a model city, embracing its “upstream responsibility” with tangible environmental and economic initiatives. The foundation for Chongqing’s green development was laid in January 2016, when President Xi Jinping convened a symposium in the city to discuss the advancement of …