Updates in China

ENTERING RECOVERY PHASE

On 22 December 2021, it was reported that Beijing will see tighter tourism epidemic prevention and control measures:
- A-level tourist destinations, public libraries and theatres are to follow requirements on visitor number limitations, reservations, and staggered visiting hours.
- Tourist-dedicated trains will be suspended
- Group tour routes passing land port cities will be restricted.
On 23 December 2021, Xi’an started its lockdown, with the following restrictions in place;
- All residents are asked to stay home unless they had a pressing reason to go out.
- Transport is suspended to and from the city apart from exceptional circumstances.
- One person from each household would be permitted out every two days to buy household necessities.
- All non-essential businesses are closed.
On 24 December 2021, China health authorities tightened its land border with Vietnam, and foreign drivers would be barred from crossing the border between the two countries, affecting trade