An international cruise departed from China's

On Saturday, an international cruise departed from Shanghai, China to Okinawa, Japan, marking the first international cruise brand to return to China as a departure station following the pandemic. The MSC Bellissima cruise ship accommodates over 5,000 passengers during the five-day trip.
Cruise tourism in China has been experiencing a significant recovery this year, with over 270,000 passengers entering or leaving the country via cruise ships in Shanghai alone since the beginning of the year. The cruise tourism market is becoming increasingly competitive, with both domestic and foreign cruise liners returning to China’s home ports this year. Meanwhile, insiders are optimistic about the potential of the cruise market in China.