China needs a major overhaul to attract foreign touristsChina is courting international tourists, but domestic digital barriers stand in the wayBy Juliana Liu / Bloomberg OpinionChina is stepping up efforts to court international tourists as part of a broader push to boost domestic spending. Last month, nine government bodies led by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce introduced new policies to woo overseas visitors. However, in China, even visitors who have dutifully linked their credit cards to the most popular payment platforms would need help when something goes wrong. China should continue to add countries to the list if it is serious about becoming a compelling place to visit. With Chinese digital life so divorced from the rest of the world, travelers must feel confident about doing basic things like booking taxis or paying for meals.

Source: Taipei Times April 06, 2026 17:46 UTC