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China urges Taiwan to restore mainland tourist visits
China's Taiwan Affairs Office urged Taiwan to allow mainland residents to visit again at a news briefing on October 14.
Spokesperson Chen Binhua said restrictions on cross-strait tourism were slowing Taiwan's recovery, echoing concerns raised in a question about the island's tourism industry.
He said mainland visitors had previously brought business to Taiwan's tourism sector and helped people on both sides better understand one another.
The office said mainland travel during China's National Day holiday reached 826 million trips, with spending of 738.375 billion yuan, both higher than a year earlier.
Chen blamed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities for obstructing tourism exchanges, a claim made by the mainland office.
He called on them to remove barriers and resume mainland travel to Taiwan, warning that continued restrictions would harm local businesses and residents.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office urged Taiwan to remove restrictions on cross-strait travel and restore visits by mainland tourists.
Spokesperson Chen Binhua said the Democratic Progressive Party authorities had obstructed tourism exchanges and harmed Taiwan’s tourism industry.
He said mainland visitors had previously supported Taiwan’s tourism-related businesses and helped strengthen understanding between people on both sides.
The office said Taiwan should change course and respond to public calls for travel to resume.
The remarks came at a regular press conference on October 14, 2026.
- Who
- China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, through spokesperson Chen Binhua, called on Taiwan’s authorities to restore mainland tourist visits.
- What
- The office urged Taiwan to remove restrictions on cross-strait travel and tourism exchanges.
- When
- October 14, 2026.
- Where
- At a regular press conference held by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office.
- Why
- Chen said restrictions had weakened Taiwan’s tourism recovery and harmed tourism businesses and residents.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office
Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan
Restrictions on tourism
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office
Chen said the authorities obstructed cross-strait tourism exchanges and should remove restrictions.
Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan
Not stated in the article.
Effects on Taiwan’s tourism industry
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office
Chen said the obstruction had left the industry’s recovery weak and damaged the interests of tourism businesses and residents.
Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan
Not stated in the article.
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- Press conference
- October 14, 2026
- Spokesperson
- Chen Binhua
- Mainland travel during Taiwan’s tourism growth period
- Previously supported tourism-related industries in Taiwan
- Mainland domestic trips over China’s National Day holiday
- 826 million
- Spending on those trips
- 738.375 billion yuan
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