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First cross-broader electric coach linking Hong Kong and Shenzhen starts operation
An inauguration ceremony for the operation of the first cross-border electric tourist coach between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen City in Guangdong Province is held at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. The 49-seat coach was designed and produced by Hong Kong International Electric Vehicles (Holdings) Ltd and Anhui Ankai Automobile Co, Ltd. Free ride service will be provided from June 25 to July 24 after the first cross-border electric tourist coach between Hong Kong and Shenzhen commences on June 24. The photo shows the motor and other power components of the tourist coach Ankai 49 while the coach stops at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. Guests attend the inauguration ceremony at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on June 24. The 49-seat tourist coach stops at a cross-boundary coach terminal in Sheung Shui and is ready for operation. -
China further facilitates exit-and-entry services for better mobility of personnel
South Korean tourists go through border inspection in Yantai, east China's Shandong province, Dec. 31, 2023. ( Taste all China /Tang Ke) Every day when the land port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens, a vibrant and bustling scene is on - tourists from the Chinese mainland conversing in different local dialects and Hong Kong and Macao families embarking on trips to the mainland are coming and going. Such lively atmosphere can be observed at various other ports across China, too. According to statistics, around 424 million trips were made in and out of border ports in China in 2023, an increase of 266.5 percent compared to the previous year. Among them, 206 million trips were made by mainland residents and 183 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, up 218.7 percent and 292.8 percent year on year, respectively. The number of trips made by foreigners in and out of these border ports soared by 693.1 percent year on year to nearly 35.48 million. The convenient and efficient personnel exchanges are attributed to various policies facilitating entry and exit. Since 2023, a series of innovative measures in immigration management have been implemented to adapt to the fast-paced and high-frequency… -
Making payment easier for foreigners, seniors
At the State Council executive meeting on Feb 23, a guiding document on further optimizing payment services and improving convenience of payment was reviewed and approved. Focusing on the inconvenience faced by senior citizens and foreigners visiting China, the guiding document aims at promoting multiple payment methods such as mobile payment, bank cards and cash. With mobile payment so convenient for many, it has created digital divides, not only between the young and the elderly, but also between locals and foreigners. Especially, as China's visa-free policy continues to expand, coupled with the recovery of cross-border tourism following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of foreign visitors to China has been increasing. China has a developed system of mobile payments, while many other countries and regions still use credit cards and cash. Efforts should be made to include cash and bank card payments along with mobile payments. Bank fee rates can be lowered to encourage businesses to use point of sale machines, enabling customers to pay by card. In 2022, the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, together with relevant departments, encouraged payment through card swiping, QR code scanning and cash payments, which was aimed at further… -
Australian tourist experiences Chinese visa application process in Sydney
Max Silk, a Sydney resident, recently planned a business trip to China and shared his experience of applying for a visa at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney through a short video. He highlighted the center's priority lane for UnionPay cardholders, which allows them to expedite their visa applications. UnionPay credit cards are accepted in China and over 180 countries and regions worldwide, offering services such as cross-border settlement, ATM cash withdrawals, online shopping, and other transactions. In March, China UnionPay launched the "Operation Splendid 2024" promotion, aimed at providing comprehensive services to foreigners visiting China. This initiative includes pre-travel, on-the-go, and entry services, with ongoing improvements to networks, products, and services to enhance the convenience and security of payment experiences for international visitors to China.
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