Deep Dive
Which countries have been added to China's visa waiver policy?
Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, and South Korea have been added to the list of 38 visa-free countries.
How long can travelers from visa-free countries stay in China without a visa?
Travelers from visa-free countries can stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa.
What impact has the visa waiver policy had on travel demand to China?
The search volume for Chinese destinations on overseas platforms increased by 60%, 95%, and 112% respectively after the policy announcement. There was also a significant surge in demand for direct flights from cities in Japan to China.
Why do some users cheat in Alipay's Ant Forest game?
Some users cheat to boost their performance and get more points, often driven by the desire to rank higher in the game's leaderboard. Methods include using multiple devices, buying energy points, and simulating walking steps with phone movements.
What are the benefits of Alipay's Ant Forest game?
Ant Forest rewards users for sustainable actions like using public transport or recycling, and plants real trees in deserts when users accumulate enough points. It also increases user engagement with the Alipay app.
What are some examples of other social welfare projects in China?
Other projects include planting bamboo to help pandas, WeChat step donations for social welfare, and vegetable stealing games where users can help or harm each other's virtual farms.
How has China improved accessibility for international travelers?
China has expanded visa-free access, increased flight frequencies, accepted more international payment cards, and improved bilingual signage and tour guidance services to make travel easier for foreigners.
- Visa waiver policy expanded to 38 countries
- Nine new countries added (including Bulgaria, Romania, South Korea, and Japan)
- Visa-free stay for up to 30 days
- Increased search volume for Chinese destinations after announcement
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