Since China government has announced travel changes that will ease travel into the country and is expected to prompt a rebound in Chinese traveling abroad. Asian share market rose on 27 December 2022, after China said it would drop its quarantine requirements for inbound visitors, further easing three-year border controls to restrain COVID-19.
Despite local infection, cases currently surged, and China policy required three days of quarantine at a centralized facility instead of five days. On 8 January 2023, it stated that the 48-hour negative PCR test result no longer needed to be shown at customs before departure as well as no longer need to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland which will downgrade the seriousness of Covid-19 since has become less infectious and will gradually evolve into a common respiratory infection.
According to Covid earlier locked down, It has been a difficult time for the Chinese travel industry. Quarantine, strict lockdown policies, and inconvenience have all been listed as reasons for postponing domestic and overseas trips. Previously, Chinese tourists and their spending overseas — especially on luxury goods— had been a significant source of income for businesses in many international tourist spots.
Chaoping Zhu, a global market strategist, and JPMorgan Asset Management said the latest policy move from China indicated economic activity in most major cities may return to normal very quickly, which is very positive for investors. Inbound tourists had recovered 60% to 70% by November for many ASEAN countries. He also said the reopening of China, which entails resuming outbound visits for Chinese tourists, will lift consumer and service sectors outside the country, particularly those in nearby Southeast Asia.
Published 04/01/2023
By Ashley Jones
