Currently, travelers traveling to destinations in China are now only required to take a PCR test within 48 hours of departure. In addition, if inbound passengers test negative for COVID-19 before departure, they will no longer be required to present their health code upon arrival.
In November this year, China canceled the " circuit breaker mechanism " for international flights arriving in China. (The "circuit breaker mechanism" means that if a passenger on an airline route tests positive for COVID-19 after arriving in China, the airline's flight route from the overseas departure city to the Chinese destination will be suspended.) The cancellation of the circuit breaker mechanism is an important measure to increase the number of flights to China, which will reduce the cancellation and delay of international flights.
Despite significant progress in reopening, China still has far more restrictions on COVID-19 than most other countries in the world. International travel is not yet feasible for most Chinese, as they are still required to undergo five days of hotel quarantine (at their own expense) and three days of self-isolation upon arrival in China. The editor did a cursory search for flights to China and found that although many routes have resumed, air ticket prices are still much higher than before the epidemic.
In addition, China has not resumed issuing visitor visas. This means that only those traveling to China for family reunion, business travel, work or diplomatic service can travel to China, while tourist entry visas remain prohibited.
In the realm of tourism revitalization, it is clear that China is not treating COVID-19 like a normal seasonal viral disease. However, given the rapid relaxation of epidemic policies in recent weeks, it is reasonable to assume that China will gradually lift restrictions and allow international travel in the near future.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which is responsible for approving direct international routes to and from China and airlines operating on these routes, recently announced an increase in the number of weekly flights in winter and spring. According to a notice published on the central government website, from October 30, 2022 to March 25, 2023, domestic and foreign airlines can operate 840 passenger flights per week, a year-on-year increase of 105.9%. In 2021 and 2022, 6148 cargo flights can be operated per week, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%.
A recent report released at a tourism forum in Beijing stated that inbound tourism will resume in 2023 as entry visa and quarantine requirements are relaxed.
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