China Policy Update — 13 June 2026
policy • 13 June 2026
According to *China Daily*, China’s tourism infrastructure is continuing to strengthen through **new hotel supply**, better transport links around major hubs, and improvements that make short-stay travel easier for visitors.[2] For Australian travellers, that means more choice in where to stay and smoother connections between major arrival cities and nearby destinations. *China Daily* also reports that China is investing in **air connectivity**, **high-speed rail**, digital payments, and other inbound travel services to improve the visitor experience.[2] The article says these upgrades are part of a wider tourism growth push, supported by expanded visa facilitation and new attractions that are broadening the country’s tourism offer.[2] A broader industry view cited by *China Daily* is that China’s travel and tourism sector supported **84.6 million jobs in 2025** and is expected to exceed **103 million by 2036**.[2] For travellers, the practical takeaway is that China is adding capacity across hotels and transport networks while building out more internationally accessible destinations.[2]Sources
- https://www.explorechinaholidays.com.au/news/2026-06-07-au-china-policy-update-7-june-2026/
- https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/13/WS6a2cc7c3a310986e2b45fc04.html
- https://www.soulofhospitality.com/business/latest-news/china-s-tourism-economy-hits-us-1-8-trillion-eyes-us-3-5-trillion-by-2036
- https://www.facebook.com/ttwemagazine/posts/chinas-outbound-tourism-machine-is-running-again-and-the-destinations-that-prepa/1424945556321398/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DZUh4K7gkly/