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For 500 years, most people could never enter this walled city in ChinaAt the heart of Beijing stands the Forbidden City, a vast palace complex that served as the centre of imperial China for centuries. Built t...
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement ...
Japan sees drop in foreign tourist arrivals in AprilThe number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior despite a plunge in Chinese visitors an...
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi resetFor decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitor...
Cinco de Mayo: What it really celebrates & how it's observed in the USCinco de Mayo marks a Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This cultural holiday is celebrated on May 5. While observed in Mexi...
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park to be set up in LadakhLt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena lays foundation stone for India’s first petroglyph conservation park in Leh on World Heritage Day. The park ...
Japan tourism hits record despite Middle East conflictForeign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from th...
China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leaderCheng Li-wun, the head of the Kuomingtang, and China’s President Xi Jinping held a high-profile meeting Friday during which they called for...
Why are Chinese flights to North Korea resuming?Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday for the first time since the pandemic, although for now North Ko...
Japan tourist arrivals in January mark first fall in four yearsJapan's inbound tourism saw its first dip in four years during January, primarily due to a significant 61% drop in Chinese visitors amid bi...
Why thousands of Chinese tourists may flock to NZ this summer, but there’s a catch in the visa-free dealNew Zealand is set to launch a one-year visa waiver trial for Chinese passport holders arriving from Australia. Starting November 2025, eli...
China non-committal to reciprocate PM Narendra Modi’s gesture on extending e-visas"During his visit, PM Modi has announced issuance of e-visas for Chinese tourists. We welcome this move," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesma...
UK visa: New steps to woo Chinese visitorsOfficial sources here said that in 2011, 30 per cent more visas were issued to Chinese visitors than in 2010.