We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revivalPeople walk at the Bund in Shanghai, China. Photo: Reuters2. China’s PLA tightens fuel rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashesThe People’s Liberation Army showcases a variety of weapons during the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on September 3, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee3. Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts sayThe seat belt requirement for bus passengers came into effect on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
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Korean travel boom in China, PLA tightens fuel rules: 5 weekend reads you missed
This article summarizes three news stories from the past weekend. First, China's visa-free waivers are driving a surge in tourism from South Korea, contributing to the country's tourism recovery.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-02-02 · 04:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This article summarizes three news stories from the past weekend. First, China's visa-free waivers are driving a surge in tourism from South Korea, contributing to the country's tourism recovery. Second, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in China has tightened its fuel regulations. This action coincides with a US investigation into the causes of two recent air crashes involving the PLA. Finally, experts suggest failures on multiple fronts led to Hong Kong's recent reversal on mandatory seat belt requirements for bus passengers, which came into effect on Sunday. The article encourages readers to subscribe for more in-depth reporting.
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