Taiwan group trips getting underway
2 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan group trips getting underway

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Group tours to Taiwan will be resumed soon for residents from Fujian province and Shanghai in the Chinese mainland, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Friday. The ministry said that preparations for the resumption of group tours are underway, and expressed hope that tourism industries on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will strengthen communication and collaboration to offer high-quality services and products for the Chinese mainland residents participating in these tours. "The DPP should lift the ban on group tours to the Chinese mainland as soon as possible, ease travel alerts for Taiwan people traveling to the mainland, and fully restore direct cross-Strait flights to help create favorable conditions for exchanges between the two sides," he said. The ministry announced the resumption of group tours for Taiwan residents to the Chinese mainland in May 2023.

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Taiwan's tourism sector yearns for comeback of mainland travelers amid skyrocketing trade deficit
1 month ago

Taiwan's tourism sector yearns for comeback of mainland travelers amid skyrocketing trade deficit

China Daily  

TAIPEI -- Amid the sluggish recovery of Taiwan's inbound tourism in the post-epidemic era and the soaring tourism deficit, people from various sectors in Taiwan, particularly the tourism industry, have called on local authorities to resume the entry of mainland travelers to the island as soon as possible. "While the increase of outbound trips made by Taiwan travelers is relevant …

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing group tours to Taiwan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing group tours to Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized the Taiwan authorities on Friday for obstructing mainland group tours to Taiwan under the pretext of coordination through cross-Strait tourism associations. She said that following the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the DPP administration not only unilaterally banned mainland residents from visiting Taiwan but also prohibited island travel agencies from organizing group tours for Taiwan …

Fujian, Shanghai tour operators prepare for resumption of Taiwan tours
2 months ago

Fujian, Shanghai tour operators prepare for resumption of Taiwan tours

China Daily  

A spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office confirmed on Friday that tour operators from Fujian province and Shanghai have submitted applications to inspect Taiwan in preparation of the resumption of tour groups for Chinese mainland residents to Taiwan. China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Jan 17 that it will resume group tours to Taiwan for residents …

Mainland tourism industry looks forward to returning to Taiwan
2 months, 1 week ago

Mainland tourism industry looks forward to returning to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. "I have bought my son many books and cultural products depicting the beauty of Taiwan, and he is so curious about the island," Kong said, noting that her son is especially eager to visit the Taipei Palace Museum, one of Taiwan's most-visited attractions among mainland tourists. Like Kong, others …

Shanghai and Fujian tourists heading to Taiwan? China hints at travel restart
2 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai and Fujian tourists heading to Taiwan? China hints at travel restart

Hindustan Times  

China's tourism ministry said on Friday that it has begun preparations to resume group tours to Taiwan from Shanghai and Fujian province in the near future, with Taipei saying it welcomed the move. China's culture and tourism ministry said in a short statement that the resumption of group tours from Shanghai, as well as from Fujian province, which sits on …

Taiwan group trips getting underway
2 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan group trips getting underway

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Group tours to Taiwan will be resumed soon for residents from Fujian province and Shanghai in the Chinese mainland, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Friday. The ministry said that preparations for the resumption of group tours are underway, and expressed hope that tourism industries on both …

Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth
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3 months, 1 week ago

Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth

China Daily  

Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, departed from Taiwan on Wednesday morning to embark on his third visit to the Chinese mainland in the past two years, with the aim of promoting cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations. This visit marks Ma's second trip to the mainland this year and his third in less than two years, underscoring …

Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth

China Daily  

Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, departed from Taiwan on Wednesday morning to embark on his third visit to the Chinese mainland in the past two years, with the aim of promoting cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations. This visit marks Ma's second trip to the mainland this year and his third in less than two years, underscoring …

Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum
3 months, 1 week ago

Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, while highlighting the outcomes of the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum held in Taipei. Zhu reiterated Beijing's position that people on both sides of the Strait belong to "one family" and called for adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus while opposing any …

Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum
3 months, 1 week ago

Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, while highlighting the outcomes of the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum held in Taipei. Zhu reiterated Beijing's position that people on both sides of the Strait belong to "one family" and called for adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus while opposing any …

Mainland urges Taiwan to lift restrictions on cross-Strait exchanges
4 months ago

Mainland urges Taiwan to lift restrictions on cross-Strait exchanges

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities for obstructing the resumption of normal cross-Strait travel. Chen made the remarks in response to an inquiry regarding Taiwan's tourism sector's longing for mainland visitors, urging the DPP authorities to remove restrictions on personnel and other exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. In 2020, the …

Better conditions to be created for Taiwan people to travel to mainland: spokesperson
5 months, 1 week ago

Better conditions to be created for Taiwan people to travel to mainland: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The mainland will continue to create better conditions and services for Taiwan people who want to travel to the mainland, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said Wednesday. "We warmly welcome and support the participation of our compatriots from Taiwan in cross-Strait cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation, and we welcome more young …

Cross-Strait tourism a win-win vision
10 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Strait tourism a win-win vision

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. As the newly-elected leader Lai Ching-te prepares to "take office" on Monday, the Taiwan authorities should seize the opportunity to thaw cross-Strait relations, starting with the tourism sector. The sign of a possible change was evident in the mainland tourism authorities' announcement that residents of Fujian province on the Chinese mainland could again travel …

Cross-Strait tourism a win-win vision
10 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Strait tourism a win-win vision

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. As the newly-elected leader Lai Ching-te prepares to "take office" on Monday, the Taiwan authorities should seize the opportunity to thaw cross-Strait relations, starting with the tourism sector. The sign of a possible change was evident in the mainland tourism authorities' announcement that residents of Fujian province on the Chinese mainland could again travel …

New steps to boost cross-Strait tourism
11 months ago

New steps to boost cross-Strait tourism

China Daily  

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Sunday morning new tourism measures across the Taiwan Strait, with Fujian resident' tours to Matsu resuming first. Furthermore, group tours of residents in the southeastern province of Fujian to Taiwan will also resume after the resumption of direct sea passenger transport between Pingtan, an island county off the east coast of Fujian, …

China allows group tours to US, UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan in test for travel demand
1 year, 7 months ago

China allows group tours to US, UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan in test for travel demand

Hindustan Times  

China lifted a ban on group tours to a slew of countries including the US, UK, Australia, South Korea and Japan, in a major test of demand for overseas travel from what was once the world’s biggest source of tourists. China allows group tours to US, UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan in test for travel demand Group tours will start …

China restarts overseas group tours but leaves Australia off the destination list
2 years, 2 months ago

China restarts overseas group tours but leaves Australia off the destination list

ABC  

China is resuming group tours to 20 countries from February 6, but Australia is not on the destination list. Key points: Local tour operators believe it is retaliation for strict COVID measures imposed on Chinese travellers Independent tourists are not part of the scheme and have been allowed to enter Australia since Beijing relaxed travel restrictions In 2019 millions of …

Taiwan party causes suspension of travel: State Council
5 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan party causes suspension of travel: State Council

China Daily  

A view of Taipei 101. Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Thursday that it is the island's ruling Democratic Progressive Party's "Taiwan independence" secessionist activities that led to the suspension of individual travel to Taiwan from the Chinese mainland. The DPP has been promoting "Taiwan independence" and constantly encouraging hostility toward the mainland, creating …

Mainland halts trips to Taiwan by individuals
5 years, 7 months ago

Mainland halts trips to Taiwan by individuals

China Daily  

A view of Taipei 101. Liu Di, operations officer at China Comfort Tourism Group in Beijing, said the suspension of individual travel to Taiwan will negatively impact the tourism sector. "In the past two or three years, individual travel to Taiwan made up about 40 percent of our company's total reservations - the other 60 percent was from group tours," …

China to halt individual travel to Taiwan amid rising tensions
5 years, 7 months ago

China to halt individual travel to Taiwan amid rising tensions

Al Jazeera  

Beijing cites the state of ‘cross-strait relations’ in halting the issuance of individual travel permits to Taiwan. Relations between Beijing and Taipei have plummeted since President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016 because her party refuses to recognise the idea that Taiwan is part of “one China”. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, the island’s top policy-making body on China, “sternly” …

New measures draw Taiwan people to mainland[3]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 8 months ago

New measures draw Taiwan people to mainland[3]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Students take photos during a subforum held at Xiamen University. Jiang Kehong / Xinhua "With China's growing national strength and success in developing economic and trade ties with other countries, it's predicted that exporters in the mainland will enjoy low taxes and convenient customs services, plus more trade agreements with other countries, especially those participating in the Belt and Road …

Taiwan elections could hurt tourism
9 years, 5 months ago

Taiwan elections could hurt tourism

China Daily  

But no matter the outcome of January's vote, positive 'existing exchanges won't stop' Tourism from the mainland to Taiwan could slow, as Taiwan is in a "special and sensitive time" ahead of January's elections, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said at Wednesday's regular news briefing. "The atmosphere in society has been highly politicized," said …

More cities on free-and-easy trips to Taiwan
10 years ago

More cities on free-and-easy trips to Taiwan

China Daily  

Tourists from the mainland visit Penghu islands in Taiwan province. The Beijing-based Association for Tourism Exchange across the Taiwan Straits announced on March 18 that individual travelers from 11 cities on the mainland can visit Taiwan from April 15. Mainland tourists to Taiwan are mostly individual travelers, who otherwise have to turn to travel agencies to sign up for group …

More cities on free-and-easy trips to Taiwan
10 years ago

More cities on free-and-easy trips to Taiwan

China Daily  

Tourists from the mainland visit Penghu islands in Taiwan province. The Beijing-based Association for Tourism Exchange across the Taiwan Straits announced on March 18 that individual travelers from 11 cities on the mainland can visit Taiwan from April 15. Mainland tourists to Taiwan are mostly individual travelers, who otherwise have to turn to travel agencies to sign up for group …

Residents from more cities can visit Taiwan on individual tour
10 years ago

Residents from more cities can visit Taiwan on individual tour

China Daily  

Seaside scenery of northeast Taiwan. Residents from 11 more Chinese mainland cities can now visit Taiwan on individual tours, starting from April 15, authorities announced on Wednesday. The fifth batch of approved cities are Haikou, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Yinchuan, Changzhou, Zhoushan, Huizhou, Weihai, Longyan, Guilin and Xuzhou, according to the Association for Tourism Exchange Across the Taiwan Straits. Since the first …

Residents from more cities can visit Taiwan on individual tour
10 years ago

Residents from more cities can visit Taiwan on individual tour

China Daily  

Seaside scenery of northeast Taiwan. Residents from 11 more Chinese mainland cities can now visit Taiwan on individual tours, starting from April 15, authorities announced on Wednesday. The fifth batch of approved cities are Haikou, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Yinchuan, Changzhou, Zhoushan, Huizhou, Weihai, Longyan, Guilin and Xuzhou, according to the Association for Tourism Exchange Across the Taiwan Straits. Since the first …

Time-travel to Taiwan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
11 years, 3 months ago

Time-travel to Taiwan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The Miaokou Night Market in Keelung is bustling with diners. For a mainlander like Raymond Zhou, Taiwan does not appear ultramodern, but its richness in tradition has a charm that outsiders find hard to resist, he discovers. It's certainly sky-piercing or a crane among a clutch of chicks, to borrow the Chinese term, as Taipei does not have a dense …

Time-travel to Taiwan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
11 years, 3 months ago

Time-travel to Taiwan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The Miaokou Night Market in Keelung is bustling with diners. For a mainlander like Raymond Zhou, Taiwan does not appear ultramodern, but its richness in tradition has a charm that outsiders find hard to resist, he discovers. It's certainly sky-piercing or a crane among a clutch of chicks, to borrow the Chinese term, as Taipei does not have a dense …

Fujian could be pilot for solo travelers to Taiwan
15 years, 10 months ago

Fujian could be pilot for solo travelers to Taiwan

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 The province of Fujian could be the site of a pilot project allowing individual mainland tourists to visit Taiwan. Preventing price wars among mainland travel agencies organizing trips to Taiwan is also on the agenda as cross-Straits tourism authorities meet Friday in Hong Kong. Taiwan's tourism authorities said mainland travel groups are now focusing on "several special scenic spots, …

Mainland tourist groups to visit Taiwan from next month
16 years, 9 months ago

Mainland tourist groups to visit Taiwan from next month

China Daily  

Mainland tourist groups to visit Taiwan from next month Updated: 2008-06-13 10:54 The Chinese mainland and Taiwan signed a landmark agreement on Friday to allow mainland tourists to travel in Taiwan from next month. The two sides set a quota for the number of tourists in line with Taiwan's accommodation capacity and may be adjusted next year. "A maximum of …

Mainland gives green light to Taiwan tours
18 years, 11 months ago

Mainland gives green light to Taiwan tours

China Daily  

Mainland gives green light to Taiwan tours By Cao Desheng Updated: 2006-04-17 05:33 Beijing unveiled a policy yesterday to allow mainland visitors to tour Taiwan in groups organized by designated mainland travel agencies. Taiwan travel agencies could also receive mainland tourists after being confirmed by the relevant departments on the mainland, according to the 17-article regulation jointly issued by the …

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