Chinese mainland expands on-arrival permits for residents of Taiwan
The Chinese mainland will expand on-arrival travel permits for residents of Taiwan to 100 ports, offering up to 3-month stays and free admission to over 1,000 scenic areas.
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The Chinese mainland will expand on-arrival travel permits for residents of Taiwan to 100 ports, offering up to 3-month stays and free admission to over 1,000 scenic areas.
Residents of Taiwan head to the Chinese mainland during October holidays, leveraging mobile payment apps and exploring new inland destinations beyond the usual coastal hotspots.
In May 1989, 20 fishing boats from Taiwan embarked on a daring journey to return sea goddess Mazu to Fujian, reigniting cross-strait communication.
In 2024, Taiwan residents made over 4 million trips to the Chinese mainland, marking a 54% increase from the previous year. Fujian Province spearheaded the growth with significant rises in travel to Kinmen and Mazu.
Mainland Chinese spokesperson attributes cross-Strait travel obstacles to Taiwan’s DPP authorities, highlighting ongoing restrictions since 2020 and the mainland’s efforts to resume travel.