Chinese authorities have confirmed that 442 people died in the tragic Eastern Star sinking on the Yangtze River, which ranks as the country's worst shipping accident ever. Such disasters can dampen ...

Rising demand boosts the sector after three years in the doldrums, as Cheng Si and Zhou Lihua report from Wuhan. The gloom that has hung over the Yangtze River cruise industry since an accident in ...

Century Cruises will launch a new ship on China's Yangtze River in September. The 236-cabin Century Voyage will be the company's fourth ship in its fleet of certified green vessels. The ...

UK travellers will be able to enter China visa‑free for up to 30 days from 17 February 2026, removing long‑standing barriers and making it easier to explore one of the world’s most culturally rich ...