# Yunnan

China Leads 161st Multinational Mekong Patrol as Regional Security Drive for 2026 Begins

China and its Laos, Myanmar and Thailand partners launched the 161st joint Mekong patrol on January 26, initiating the 2026 campaign with coordinated departures from Yunnan and partner ports. The operation, preceded by a commanders' meeting in Jinghong, aims to suppress transboundary crime and sustain stability in critical river stretches.

SoMi2026年1月26日 23:00

#Mekong River#China#Laos

Captivating view of Raffles City and skyline by the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China.

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China Makes Cross‑Provincial VAT Refunds Easier to Lure More International Visitors to the West

Chongqing has expanded a cross‑provincial “immediate” VAT refund scheme to Yunnan, Shaanxi and Gansu, following a 2025 agreement with Sichuan, allowing foreign visitors to claim tax rebates when departing from a different province than where they purchased goods. The move is designed to make multi‑stop itineraries across western China more convenient, boosting inbound consumption and aiding regional economic coordination amid broader visa‑free transit liberalisation.

SoMi2026年1月23日 04:20

#China tourism#VAT refund#Chongqing

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