China has marked a significant milestone in the cruise industry with the inaugural voyage of its first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City. Operated by Adora Cruises, the 135,000-gross-ton vessel embarked on its maiden journey on January 1 from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port. The six-day voyage includes stops in Jeju, South Korea, and Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.

The U.S. and China have reached an agreement to significantly boost air connectivity between the two nations. By the end of October, air services between the countries are set to double, marking a significant step in international travel relations.

Currently, airlines from both the U.S. and China are restricted to a total of 12 roundtrip operations per week. However, starting September 1, this number will rise to 18, with a further increase to 24 roundtrips scheduled for October 29.