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Trip.com

Trip.com Group is China's largest online travel agency by revenue. The company provides travel services for the Chinese-speaking world through Ctrip and Qunar, and to non-Chinese customers through Trip.com and Skyscanner. Its reach extends to more than 1.4 million hotels in 200 countries and regions, and its flight network has more than 2 million individual routes connecting more than 5,000 cities.

Chairman / President

James Liang

CEO / Managing Director

Jane Jie Sun

CFO / Finance Director

Cindy Xiaofan Wang

Industry

Online Travel Services

Website

trip.com

Headquarters address

968 Jin Zhong Road, Shanghai 200335, China

Stock Code

NASDAQ:TCOM

Year founded

1999

Tourists visit Tangqi town in Hangzhou, eastern China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Xinhua

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The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’.

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China’s private sector

China to conclude Trip.com antitrust probes as soon as this week, sources say

Market regulator expected to close investigation into top online travel service provider, with potential fines running into billions of yuan.

20 Jul 2026 - 1:00PM

Trip.com is expected to face fines of up to 6 billion yuan. Photo: Shutterstock

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China’s Trip.com faces revenue slowdown, warns of ‘significant fine’ from probe

Country’s top travel site signals turbulence ahead amid rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions and mounting regulatory pressure.

25 Jun 2026 - 7:30PM

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Foreign tourists order food at a restaurant in Tianjin, northern China, on April 24. Photo: Xinhua

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Hong Kong stocks slip as regulator summons tech firms over train tickets

Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says.

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South Koreans swap ancestral rites for Japan getaways this Lunar New Year

Short holidays and a weak yen drive the ‘aeroplane instead of the ancestral table’ trend.

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Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

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Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.

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Exchange Square in Central is the home of Hong Kong’s bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Nathan Tsui

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Trip.com

Next-level travel: how up to 13 days off could push China’s tourism to new highs

An alignment of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays stretches time off for millions of Chinese, with breaks reaching up to 13 days.

China’s Trip.com offers most ambitious travel deal yet: a trip to space

China needs 600% child subsidy rise to prevent deeper birth crisis: scholars

Bruno Mars to play 4 shows in Hong Kong next May, returning after nearly a decade

Grammy-winning US pop star will perform on May 7, 8, 11 and 12 in ‘Romantic Tour’ that also includes stops in Singapore, Japan and Thailand.

China’s internet army is quietly embedding AI into everyday lives

From RedNote to Meituan, digital platforms are bypassing third-party providers to build in-house AI models.

US billionaires reshuffle Chinese tech stock buys amid AI boom

Investors David Tepper and Stanley Druckenmiller are among those switching up their bets, with Chinese giant Baidu gaining investment from both.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Beijing’s latest salvo in the war on ‘involution’ is warranted

The massive fine imposed on Trip.com Group is part of Chinese regulators’ campaign against self-defeating cutthroat price wars and competition.

European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north

The concept of ‘coolcations’ – holidays in a cooler clime – has been gathering pace in recent years and appears to have exploded in 2026.

China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty

The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’.

China to conclude Trip.com antitrust probes as soon as this week, sources say

Market regulator expected to close investigation into top online travel service provider, with potential fines running into billions of yuan.

How China’s visa-free boom is reshaping tourism beyond major cities

A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots.

China’s Trip.com faces revenue slowdown, warns of ‘significant fine’ from probe

Country’s top travel site signals turbulence ahead amid rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions and mounting regulatory pressure.

From Hong Kong to London, travellers have a plan B lined up for summer 2026

War in the Middle East and the rising cost of air travel and fuel have pushed many to plan shorter, more local and flexible holidays.

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

Trip.com aims to bring 200 million tourists to China, buoying GDP growth

The company believes China could become the world’s top tourism destination, according to reports.

Bali wants illegal rentals to be legitimate as operators flag red tape

Authorities want to help unregistered accommodation providers secure permits to plug the tax collection gap.

Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May

Axing of shows on May 2 and 3 due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ follows cancellation of May 9 concert in Shanghai.

Thai luxury hotels dangle huge discounts as Iran war disrupts travel

While the lower prices may be a boon for visitors, businesses say ‘the stillness is unsettling’ as they brace themselves for hardship.

Hong Kong stocks edge higher as oil steadies, tracking Wall Street gains

Hang Seng Index advances for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks.

Hong Kong stocks advance as tech sector lifts sentiment amid prolonged conflict

Hang Seng Index climbs, driven by tech firms, helping investors look past prolonged Middle East hostilities.

Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse.

Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year

Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment.

Hong Kong stocks slip as regulator summons tech firms over train tickets

Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says.

South Koreans swap ancestral rites for Japan getaways this Lunar New Year

Short holidays and a weak yen drive the ‘aeroplane instead of the ancestral table’ trend.

Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector.

Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking

Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.

Hong Kong stocks maintain momentum to hit 4.5-year high

Busy Ming Group, China’s largest snack and drinks retailer, gains 69 per cent on its Hong Kong debut.

Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow sights, with 130% inbound tourism spike

Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground.

Editorial | Beijing’s latest salvo in the war on ‘involution’ is warranted