Coronavirus Reopenings – Page 2

China’s Travel Economy Is Slowly Coming Back. Here’s Where It Stands.

Over a year after China opened its borders following the pandemic, international trips are still lagging, although domestic travel is more popular.

By Tiffany May

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China Drops Covid P.C.R. Test Rule for Inbound Travelers

It was not clear, however, whether travelers would still be required to take antigen tests.

By Vivian Wang

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China Has Reopened to Tourists. The Hard Part Is Getting There.

Despite loosened visa rules, the number of flights into China is still a small fraction of what it was before the pandemic, fueled partly by geopolitical tensions.

By Nicole Hong and Chang Che

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Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers

Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.

By Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida