Osaka Short-Term Rentals: Chinese owners running Airbnb-style minpaku in Japan’s Osaka are facing tougher rules as local authorities tighten oversight, squeezing bookings and business stability. Cross-Border Payments for Travelers: Tencent says it has linked WeChat Pay’s Tenpay Global with PayPal World, letting US visitors pay at tens of millions of merchants that accept WeChat Pay as China pushes to make cashless travel easier. MICE Boost for Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Tourism Board signed a three-year MoU with Informa Markets to bring premium international exhibition IPs to the city under a “city-as-your-showroom” concept, aiming to draw higher-value visitors. Pilgrimage Quota Watch: Nepalese operators say China has capped Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar via Nepal at 24,000 this season, with demand already higher—tour firms are pressing for more slots. Safety Alert on the Roads: Two separate reports highlight deadly transport incidents in central China, including a bus rear-ending a truck in Henan that killed 13 after carrying 16 people on a nine-seat rated vehicle. Tourism Culture & Souvenirs: A Korean ceramic festival in Yeoju sparked backlash after “Made in China” moon-jar giveaways were handed out, with organizers reportedly planning authentic replacements. Inbound Travel Tech: China is also tightening overseas travel for top AI talent, a move that could affect international business travel tied to the sector.