I’ve just returned from Shanghai – here’s why you should visit China now

As China lifts visa restrictions for Brits, Shanghai makes for a compelling first stop in this newly accessible destination, writes Nicole Trilivas


play_arrow All United Kingdom News
1 M.
Politics
ID: -4917390270466038943


Similar News expand_more


3 w. Longer Lunar holiday sees record number of Chinese tourists travel abroad – but not to Japan
Travel
3 w. Chinese overseas travel hits record during extended Lunar New Year holiday – but not to Japan
Travel
24 h. China Joins United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Vietnam, Philippines, Germany, And More Countries In Paving The Way For Travel Growth With Australia’s New Standardized Visa System And Tracking Platform
Economics
3 d. Aide in Beijing spy claim held meeting with China minister before police swoop
Politics
1 M. ‘Was I scared going back to China? No’: Ai Weiwei on AI, western censorship and returning home
Politics
1 M. Fury at China over 'death sentence' prison term for British free speech champion Jimmy Lai, 78, just days after Starmer visited Beijing
Politics
1 w. China Overtakes South Korea, United Kingdom, Russia, India, Taiwan, Laos, And More In Leading Chiang Mai Airport’s Tourism Boom Amid Strong Lunar New Year Surge In February 2026
Travel
4 w. Meet Eileen Gu the stunning model who caused controversy in the USA by representing China
Politics
6 d. Labour MP Joani Reid’s partner arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Crime
3 w. Solo travellers save up £1,680 with trips to China, India, South America in travel sale
Travel
2 w. ‘Flattered. Thanks, JD!’: Eileen Gu claps back at Vance after criticism for representing China
Politics
1 w. Prince Andrew 'could leave UK for China' after Epstein scandal despite Sheikh 'offer'
Politics
3 w. Why the largest U.S. auto dealer isn't interested in Chinese cars — for now
Automotive
6 d. Husband of Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Crime
3 w. First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president
Politics
6 d. Husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid arrested in China spying investigation
Crime
1 M. Chinese football returns against backdrop of bans, crackdowns and confusion
Sport
6 d. Labour MP’s partner reportedly arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Crime
2 w. Chinese and Indian tourists flock to Europe as Americans shun continent
Travel
1 w. Everything we know about the Mandarin Oriental’s luxury Nile river cruises
Travel
54 h. China, South Korea, United Kingdom, and Australia Join Forces to Showcase COMAC’s C919 Jet in Guangzhou
Military
6 d. Labour MP Joani Reid’s husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Crime
4 w. Keir Starmer accused of 'monumental diplomatic failure' as China jails British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years just weeks after Prime Minister raised his plight during talks in Beijing
Politics
4 w. China’s Hong Kong white paper targets ‘hostile’ foreign intervention after Jimmy Lai ruling
Politics
5 d. Holiday to Dubai cancelled? This alternative destination also offers skyscrapers and luxurious malls
Travel
4 w. China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected
Travel
1 M. UK, China boost financial ties, deepen London’s role as offshore yuan hub
Economics
4 d. UK offers to compensate China's Jingye Group after seizure of British Steel, Sky News reports
Economics
6 d. Labour MP Joani Reid confirms her partner among men arrested over spying for China allegations
Crime
6 d. ‘I thought I was a goner’ – Scots who were trapped in Dubai return home safe
Politics
1 M. As I See It | Starmer faces a hysterical backlash over new Chinese embassy
Politics
1 M. Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears
Politics
2 w. Everything we know about Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Longsight on the Gorton and Denton by
Space
6 d. Husband of Labour MP Joani Reid among three arrested over 'spying for China'... amid fresh calls for 'super
Crime
8 d. 3 Things You Need to Know This Week | China Politics, Global PMIs, UK Budget Update
Politics
2 w. Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
Politics
2 w. Lucky colours to wear for Chinese New Year that bring good fortune and happiness
Entertainment
8 d. China says US didn’t inform it before attacking Iran as one national confirmed dead
Crime
3 w. Year of the Horse: The insider’s guide to London’s best Chinese restaurants
Entertainment
6 d. 'Labour MP's partner' among men arrested over spying for China allegations
Crime
1 M. UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London after reassurances from spy chiefs
Politics
2 w. China's mysterious 'Divine Dragon' space plane launches for fourth secretive mission
Space
2 w. United States, China, Australia and United Kingdom Join Forces with Air New Zealand: Rotorua’s Hospitality Giants Like Novotel and Millennium Hotels Brace for a Tourism Boom
Travel
6 d. Husband of British MP among 3 arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Crime
1 M. 'I tried the £12.75 M&S Chinese fakeaway box and wish I hadn't bothered'
Entertainment
6 d. Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid 'not part of China spying investigation' after husband arrested
Crime
8 d. Hundreds of Passengers Are Stranded At The Airports of China, United Kingdom, Thailand, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Korea, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Japan, Canada Airspace closures and restrictions, As China Southern flights Cancelled ,Causing Ma
Travel
6 d. Partners of two Labour MPs among trio 'arrested on suspicion of spying for China'
Crime
6 d. Labour MP’s partner among 3 arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
Crime
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down