China Expands Visa Free Entry Plan to Boost Tourism and Consumer Spending

China is moving to expand its visa free entry scheme as part of a broader effort to revive inbound tourism and stimulate domestic consumption. Authorities have outlined new measures aimed at attracting more foreign visitors by widening visa free access to additional countries

Xi Signals AI Plus Strategy and Consumer Push to Stabilise China’s 2026 Growth

President Xi Jinping has placed artificial intelligence driven innovation and stronger domestic consumption at the centre of China’s economic strategy for 2026, highlighting what officials describe as an AI plus development path alongside renewed efforts to stimulate internal demand. Policy priorities outlined at

Beijing Moves Early to Extend Car Trade In Subsidies as Market Faces 2026 Slowdown

An Early Policy Signal From Beijing Beijing has moved sooner than expected to renew its car trade in subsidy scheme, signaling concern over the outlook for China’s domestic automotive market in 2026. The decision to extend the programme at least a week ahead