China Reinstates ADS, Resumes Group Tours to Canada

China has reinstated Approved Destination Status (ADS) and resumed agency-organized group tours to Canada, Beijing said, after considering traveller demand and destination safety. The move follows a recent leader-level meeting at the APEC summit between Canada's leader and President Xi Jinping, which Ottawa described as a turning point; Canadian officials said their leader raised bilateral irritants and was reportedly invited for a state visit. Canadian officials and tourism groups welcomed the ADS restoration, saying the return of Chinese group travel will help rebuild air links, support jobs and boost revenues that fell after pandemic-era restrictions. Chinese travel platforms reported immediate surges in flight and tour searches to Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, signaling strong pent-up demand. Both sides urged cooperation to ensure a safe, convenient travel environment as the thaw is expected to expand cultural and economic ties.