Mainland transit offers alternative for Europe trips amid Middle East war

Transiting through mainland China for long-haul destinations from Hong Kong has become an alternative to stopping off in the Middle East amid safety concerns brought about by the US-Israel war on Iran, the city’s travel agents have said. Alex Lee Chun-ting, general manager of Miramar Travel, told the South China Mornin

Collective defense in the Middle East could help stabilize the region, but Washington must give up influence to make it happen.