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iQIYI Leads AI Storytelling as Original Micro-Animations Gain Strong Traction

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BEIJING, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, released two original AI-powered micro-animations on its Chinese mainland platform — “My Mecha is a Bit OP” and “Imperial Exorcist Guards” — which have quickly captured audience attention with fresh narratives and distinctive AI-driven visual design. The strong reception highlights iQIYI’s continued efforts to push the boundaries of storytelling through AI integration and premium content development.


“My Mecha is a Bit OP,” a futuristic rebirth story set in a post-apocalyptic world, was among the most-watched micro-animations during the 2026 Chinese New Year, ranking sixth in total viewing time on iQIYI’s micro-animation category. More than 80 percent of the views came from big-screen devices, showing that premium AI micro-animation is resonating with audiences beyond mobile platforms and thriving across diverse viewing scenarios.

 “Imperial Exorcist Guards” combines Chinese supernatural elements with suspense in a narrative centered on a secret organization protecting the Ming Dynasty’s dragon veins. The series has topped multiple iQIYI charts and secured a product placement partnership, demonstrating how AI micro-animation can deliver both audience engagement and commercial value.


Both series benefited from significant production efficiency gains through AIGC technology. According to iQIYI’s Huihuo Studio, AI has compressed production cycles that traditionally took months or even years into a matter of weeks. “My Mecha is a Bit OP” went from project approval to final delivery in approximately 40 days, with “Imperial Exorcist Guards” produced at a similar speed, showing how AIGC enables both rapid output and consistent quality standards.

These successes reflect iQIYI’s broader momentum in AI-powered content. AIGC technology is driving micro-animations and other content categories into a new development phase, and iQIYI took an early lead in this space last year by launching a dedicated micro-animation category, increasing investment in original productions, and continuously refining its collaboration framework. The platform’s micro-animation library now exceeds 10,000 titles, with both the viewership and total viewing time growing rapidly.

Moving forward, iQIYI will continue deepening its application of AIGC across the entire content production pipeline while expanding its catalog of premium AI micro-animation works.

Contact: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com 

Wuzhong Power Grid Spatial Layout Plan Finalized to Solidify Foundation for Energy Development

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WUZHONG, China, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Power Facility Spatial Layout Plan of State Grid Wuzhong Power Supply Company has been officially reviewed and approved, setting a clear medium- and long-term development blueprint for Wuzhong’s power grid from 2025 to 2035. The plan marks a new stage of standardized and regulated power grid spatial planning, effectively resolving long-standing conflicts between land use for power grid construction and ecological protection, and laying a solid energy foundation for high-quality economic and social development in Wuzhong.

To address challenges including difficult project implementation and strained corridor resources, Wuzhong Power Supply Company adopted the core planning philosophy of “multi-plan integration”. Leveraging digital platforms such as the “Online Power Grid” and GIS geographic information systems, the company integrated key spatial data including ecological protection redlines and permanent basic farmland boundaries. It conducted a comprehensive census and precise assessment of the city’s power facilities and spatial resources, culminating in a complete planning system consisting of 1 general report, 4 load forecasting maps, 8 geographic wiring and corridor maps, and 39 substation site selection maps.

In parallel, State Grid Wuzhong Power Supply Company established a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism. Its staff carried out more than 60 on-site surveys in conjunction with county and district branches and power supply stations, and conducted 12 joint surveys with municipal departments including the Bureau of Natural Resources. These efforts minimized the impact of substations and transmission corridors on ecologically sensitive areas and basic farmland, embedding the concept of “green infrastructure” throughout the entire planning process.

As a benchmark plan completed in strict accordance with State Grid’s in-depth regulations for the first time, the planning team finished site selection and route surveys for 39 planned substations of 330kV and below within three months, with 55 supporting power lines planned.

330kV projects: 6 substations planned, with an additional transformation capacity of 4,320 MVA and planned line length of 196 kilometers;

110kV to 35kV projects: 33 substations planned, with an additional transformation capacity of 2,772.3 MVA and planned line length of 646.67 kilometers.

Implementation of the plan will fully meet future electricity demand driven by population growth and key industrial projects, while providing a reliable grid framework for large-scale integration of new energy sources including distributed photovoltaic and wind power.

Moving forward, Wuzhong Power Supply Company will actively coordinate with municipal and county-level governments to integrate all planned projects into Wuzhong’s territorial spatial planning. It will steadily advance the construction of planned substations and transmission lines, continuously enhance the reliability, intelligence and green development of the power grid, and deliver safer, more stable and eco-friendly power support for high-quality development in Wuzhong.

 

Metal Logic Purchases Pilbara Site to Deploy Grade-Agnostic, Scalable Modular Clean Steel Smelter

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Australian-invented modular smelting technology set to unlock billions in stranded iron ore value, create regional jobs and deliver lower-cost, clean steel with first modules ready for site deployment toward the end of H1 CY26.

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Low-carbon steel platform Metal Logic has executed an agreement to acquire approximately 1,000 hectares of tenements strategically located in Western Australia’s iron ore-rich Pilbara region, within 20 kilometres of rail corridors operated by BHP, Roy Hill and Fortescue. The rail corridors collectively transport more than half the iron ore mined in the Pilbara to the coast for export.

Subject to standard conditions precedent, the acquisition secures the site for Metal Logic’s first industrial-scale deployment of its modular, scalable array smelting technology at an initial capacity of one million tonnes per annum (1Mtpa). The platform is designed to scale further through additional modular units manufactured from the company’s production facility in Victoria. The acquisition of these strategically located tenements include a mining lease and a site for smelting of materials, enabling Metal Logic to establish a fully integrated value-added processing hub in one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions.

Metal Logic Managing Director Joel Nicholls said, “This agreement marks a critical milestone in our journey from technology development to industrial deployment. We have secured a strategic piece of land in the heart of the Pilbara to build Australia’s first modular clean steel smelting hub. Our focus on thermal efficiency has delivered what many thought impossible—a smelting process that is simultaneously lower-cost and lower-emission than conventional steelmaking. We don’t need to rely on subsidies or carbon border adjustment mechanisms to make this work – the thermodynamic efficiency does the heavy lifting.”

Thermal Efficiency Delivers Lower Cost and Lower Emissions

Metal Logic’s approach fundamentally resets how Australian iron ore is processed to steel by focusing on superior thermodynamic efficiency. Importantly, the platform delivers both a lower-cost and a lower-emission pathway to steel production.

Critically, the technology is not grade dependent. It makes lower-grade iron ores economically viable, extends mine life, and unlocks previously stranded or care-and-maintenance deposits that would otherwise remain untapped—retaining up to US$400 in added value per tonne of ore processed onshore rather than shipped as raw material.

Building Momentum Toward First 1Mtpa Facility

The Pilbara site acquisition follows Metal Logic’s September 2025 announcement confirming the strategic location and the commencement of modular smelter unit production at its Victorian facility. The company’s Australian-manufactured modular smelting units are designed to be shipped to site and deployed progressively, enabling a rapid and capital-efficient ramp to the initial 1Mtpa capacity.

The modular architecture is central to Metal Logic’s ‘smelting as a service’ model. Each unit is manufactured, tested and quality-assured at the production facility before deployment, reducing on-site construction risk and enabling scalable rollout across multiple locations. The company is actively expanding its team to support the next phase.

“Metal Logic is moving to industrial scale with a modular platform that can be manufactured in Australia and deployed anywhere iron ore is located. The Pilbara is our first major deployment, the architecture is designed to replicate—unlocking stranded resources across Australia and globally. Every module we ship creates Australian manufacturing jobs and retains value onshore that has historically been exported as raw ore.”

Aligned with Western Australia’s Green Steel Ambitions

The deployment is directly aligned with the Western Australian Government’s Expression of Interest for locally manufactured green steel to be used on major government projects, and the broader Made in WA policy agenda. The WA Government has signalled its commitment to local steel procurement through the WA Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) Addendum for steel, which introduces stronger expectations for local sourcing and recognises the role of low-emission steel products in government procurement.

Metal Logic’s initial product focus is rebar for the construction sector, targeting demand from government infrastructure projects across rail, roads, transmission lines, hospitals and housing. The company’s clean steel will carry full traceability and a verifiable carbon footprint, meeting the enhanced sustainability metrics now embedded in WA procurement frameworks.

The economic benefits extend well beyond the smelting platform itself. By processing iron ore into steel onshore, Metal Logic’s hub will generate significant employment during both construction and steady-state operations across Western Australia and Victoria, create downstream manufacturing opportunities, contribute tax revenue to State and Federal budgets, while delivering lower-cost clean steel to Australian end customers.

“The Western Australian Government has opened the door for locally manufactured clean steel, and we intend to walk through it. Metal Logic’s platform delivers exactly what the State’s green steel vision calls for—steel that is made in Australia, creates jobs for Australians, generates tax revenue, and provides end customers with a lower-cost, lower-emission product with full traceability. Our focus on efficiency has enabled us to deliver value with the benefits flowing to miners through extended mine life, to manufacturers through lower input costs, to communities through jobs, and to governments through a stronger, more diversified industrial base.”

Sevan Gore and Chris Wright of Hall & Wilcox acted as legal advisors to Metal Logic on the transaction.

About Metal Logic

Metal Logic operates research, development, laboratory, smelter development and production facilities in Victoria, with offices in Perth and Melbourne and a newly acquired site near Port Hedland in the Pilbara. The company is commercialising its modular, scalable clean steel smelting technology that aims to provide steel at a lower cost than traditional carbon-intensive methods while significantly reducing emissions. Metal Logic’s platform industrialises resource-rich regions, extends mine life, reduces environmental footprints and supplies downstream industries with lower-cost, traceable steel.

www.metallogic.com

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KCM Trade Launches KCM Trade Copy, Strengthening Its Digital Offering

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, has recently announced the launch of KCM Trade Copy, a new mobile copy trading platform officially released in February and now available on both iOS and Android. The launch comes as the company marks its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of growth and innovation in the global trading industry.

A Platform Designed for Collaboration

KCM Trade Copy is a dedicated mobile application that allows clients to automatically replicate the trades of experienced Master Traders in real time. Through the app, users can browse detailed trader profiles, review historical performance data, and select strategies that match their individual goals and risk preferences.

Once a Master Trader is selected, their trades are automatically replicated in the client’s account in real time, allowing users to participate in the markets without the need for constant monitoring or manual trading. Meanwhile, experienced traders can join the platform as Signal Providers, showcase their performance, grow a following, and earn profit-sharing fees, fostering a collaborative and opportunity-driven trading community.

Key features of KCM Trade Copy include:

  • Real-time automated trade replication
  • Full transparency through detailed performance data
  • User control with adjustable lot sizes and risk limits
  • The ability to follow multiple Masters simultaneously
  • Secure infrastructure with segregated accounts and SSL protection
  • Fast execution and competitive trading conditions

By combining these capabilities within a single mobile application, KCM Trade Copy provides clients with a convenient and efficient way to engage with the global financial markets.

Supporting Traders Through Innovation

The launch of KCM Trade Copy is part of KCM Trade‘s broader strategy to continuously improve the trading experience for clients around the world. By integrating new technology alongside its established MT4 and MT5 offerings, the company is expanding opportunities for traders of all experience levels to participate in the markets with greater flexibility and convenience.

Commitment to Client-Centric Growth

With the launch of KCM Trade Copy, the company aims to foster a more inclusive environment where clients can choose strategies that align with their individual goals while strengthening long-term relationships with its global client base.

Looking ahead, the company plans to further enhance the platform, including the development of a web-based version, as part of its ongoing efforts to build a comprehensive suite of trading tools designed to serve modern investors.

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KuCoin Among Top Exchanges for Derivatives Market Share Growth in February: CoinDesk Data

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global crypto derivatives market experienced a modest slowdown in February, even as competition among leading exchanges intensified, according to the latest CoinDesk Data Exchange Review – February 2026.

Conducted on a monthly basis, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the crypto exchange landscape, offering insights for crypto market participants, institutional investors, analysts, and regulators seeking to better understand market structure and exchange performance.

Derivatives Trading Volume Falls Amid Low Volatility

According to the report, derivatives trading volumes declined 2.41% in February to $4.11 trillion, marking the lowest monthly level since October 2024.

The decrease in derivatives activity coincided with relatively low market volatility, as most major digital assets traded within narrow price ranges throughout the month. Lower volatility typically reduces speculative trading and hedging activity, leading to softer derivatives volumes across exchanges.

Despite the overall decline in trading activity, the derivatives segment continued to dominate the crypto trading landscape, accounting for 73.2% of total market volume in February, slightly up from 73.1% in January.

Exchange Competition Intensifies in Derivatives Market Share

While overall derivatives activity softened, the report shows that competition among exchanges for derivatives market share continued to intensify. Among major platforms, KuCoin ranks among top exchanges in market share growth.

According to CoinDesk Data, KuCoin recorded a 0.20% increase in derivatives market share, placing it among the top-performing exchanges for derivatives growth during the month.

The gain highlights continued competition among mid-tier global exchanges to capture market share even during periods of reduced trading activity. Several other exchanges also saw moderate gains in derivatives market share during the month.

Market Structure Continues to Evolve

The February data reflects a broader structural trend in the crypto exchange sector: even during periods of subdued market volatility, exchanges continue competing through liquidity depth, product expansion, and derivatives infrastructure improvements.

As derivatives remain the dominant segment of crypto trading, shifts in market share are increasingly viewed as an indicator of platform competitiveness and trading ecosystem maturity.

With derivatives accounting for nearly three-quarters of overall trading activity, the exchange landscape continues to evolve as platforms seek to attract both retail and institutional traders through deeper liquidity, product innovation, and improved trading infrastructure.

Read the full report.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative and compliant digital asset services, offering access to 1,000+ listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet.

Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable and trusted digital-asset ecosystem.

Learn more: www.kucoin.com

Two Moon Bear Cubs Seized from Wildlife Traders in Luang Prabang

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Rescued moon bear cub in Luang Prabang on 11 March (Photo: Free the Bears)

Two Asiatic black bear cubs, just two months old, are recovering at a Luang Prabang wildlife sanctuary after law enforcement confiscated them from illegal traders on the morning of 11 March.

The cubs, also known as moon bears, were being offered for sale when authorities intervened and called in a rescue team from Free the Bears’ Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary, who mobilised immediately to collect them.

At two months old, the cubs should still be in a forest den with their mother. She is unlikely to be alive.

“Sadly, the reality in cases like this is that the mother is usually killed so the cubs can be taken,” says Matt Hunt, CEO of Free the Bears. “These cubs are still incredibly fragile, weighing less than 3 kilograms each. Our team at Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary will be caring for them day and night over the coming months.”

The pair are the organisation’s 169th and 170th rescues in Laos, and the first of 2026. Carers are now feeding them milk formula every few hours around the clock. If the cubs cannot eventually return to the wild, they may live under sanctuary care for 30 years or more.

The rescue comes shortly before the first anniversary of the closure of Laos’ last bear bile farm. Traders typically keep bears in cages barely larger than their bodies and extract bile from their gallbladders for use in traditional medicine, despite the active compound being synthetically producible in laboratories.

Free the Bears has rescued more than 1,000 bears across Southeast Asia over the past 30 years and runs the largest bear sanctuary network in the region, with facilities in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Information from Free the Bears Laos

Alibaba Cloud Accelerates Worldwide AI Innovation and Adoption Across Industries

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AI+Cloud strategy continues to empower businesses towards greater efficiency and new growth opportunities


HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, presents a series of customer success stories from 2025, showcasing how its full-stack AI and Cloud capabilities are powering innovation for enterprises worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud’s comprehensive AI offering – spanning infrastructure, its Qwen and Wan model families and development platforms – met significantly growing demand as enterprises scale their AI applications across industries. These AI deployments have in turn fueled higher usage of core cloud services, contributing to sustained growth and underscoring the company’s role as a trusted digital partner for enterprises worldwide.​

Dr. Feifei Li, President of International Businessfor Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, said: “In 2025, we witnessed enterprises deepening and broadening their use of AI. Businesses around the world are utilizing our AI capabilities, built on a secure, scalable cloud foundation, to reimagine their industries, from AI-driven sustainable mobility to intelligent healthcare and generative content creation. Alibaba Cloud remains committed to delivering full-stack AI solutions, open-source initiatives and AI-optimized cloud infrastructure that empower customers to innovate at pace.”

Accelerating EV innovation in Malaysia

In Malaysia, Alibaba Cloud has been supporting mobility technology company PRO-NET from its inception, enabling the company to adopt a cloud first and data driven approach through a fully integrated end to end data pipeline. This foundation has played a key role as PRO-NET drives the development of Malaysia’s new energy ecosystem and accelerates the nation’s transition towards intelligent, sustainable mobility.

Building on this foundation, PRO-NET is advancing its AI capabilities using Alibaba Cloud’s Model Studio to develop its internal chatbot, which will later expand to customer-facing applications and vehicle infotainment systems. This collaboration strengthens PRO-NET’s capabilities in intelligent mobility, predictive analytics, and customer experience, supporting Malaysia’s broader EV transformation.

“Alibaba Cloud has been a key partner to PRO-NET, and their support in building our cloud-first and data-driven foundation has been instrumental as we advance Malaysia’s new energy mobility ecosystem. As we move into the next phase with AI, this impactful collaboration will empower us to unlock deeper insights, elevate customer experiences, and accelerate our vision of shaping a smarter, more connected future of mobility for Malaysia,” said Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of PRO-NET.

Powering multilingual AI in Singapore

In Singapore, Alibaba Cloud supports the release of Qwen-SEA-LION-v4, the latest version of a large language model developed by AI Singapore (AISG), to address the linguistic, cultural, and commercial needs of Southeast Asia. Built on Alibaba’s Qwen3-32B foundation model, the launch represents a significant step in AISG’s efforts to deliver increasingly capable and accessible AI solutions for the region.

Qwen-SEA-LION-v4 delivers significant improvement in multilingual accuracy and cultural contextual understanding while being efficient enough to run on a consumer-grade laptop with 32GB of RAM. It currently ranks first on the leaderboard for Southeast Asian Holistic Evaluation of Language Models (SEA-HELM) among open-source models under 200B parameters, thanks to its advanced reasoning, multilingual support, and long-context understanding tailored for Southeast Asian languages.

The base Qwen3-32B model has been further trained on over 100 billion Southeast Asian language tokens to enhance its ability to interpret local expressions, conversational nuances and regional knowledge domains.

“Our collaboration with Alibaba on Qwen-SEA-LION-v4 is an important milestone in advancing AI inclusivity and to make it more representative of Southeast Asia,” said Dr Leslie Teo, Senior Director of AI Products, AI Singapore. “It embodies our shared vision of accelerating AI innovation across the region and ensuring that developers, enterprises, and public institutions have access to AI that is open, affordable, and locally relevant, and is designed to truly understand the languages, cultures, and communities of this region.”

Modernizing healthcare with AI in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong,Leading Hong Kong-based Chinese medicine company PuraPharm Corporation Limited (PuraPharm) and clinical traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intelligence software solutions company HerbMiners Informatics Limited (HerbMiners) have used Alibaba’s Qwen3 model to enhance the pioneering Traditional Chinese Medicine Advisor (TCMA) platform, a clinical management platform designed to modernize and globalize TCM practices. Powered by Qwen3 model, the platform now uses advanced natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning capabilities to help analyze unstructured clinical data, such as doctors’ notes and herbal prescriptions, supporting personalized treatment decisions and enhancing AI-driven patient engagement, clinical operations, security and compliance.

Dr. Wilfred W.K. Lin, Co-founder and Chief Data Analytics Director, HerbMiners Informatics Limited, said, “Our pioneering TCMA platform sheds lights on how modern tools can unleash the value of traditional wisdom, creating smarter, more responsive, and globally scalable healthcare systems. The platform is poised to redefine the future of TCM, not only in Hong Kong, but on a global scale.”

Enabling smarter, greener cities

Alibaba Cloud also supported global industry leaders to utilize Qwen to transform their operations, from accelerating product innovation to building smarter, more sustainable cities.

Signify, the world leader in lighting headquartered in the Netherlands, has launched the industry’s first GenAI agent in China powered by Alibaba’s self-developed large language model Qwen. By harnessing Qwen’s advanced capability to effectively handle complex tasks, the GenAI agent has been integrated into Signify’s connected street lighting system Interact City Flex that monitors, controls and manages street lighting, to further reduce energy consumption while boosting maintenance efficiency. Powered by Qwen, the upgraded system simplifies operation by allowing users to generate and deploy AI-driven dimming strategies through natural language commends. It also flags anomalies and provides solutions to improve efficiency on facility management and maintenance.

“Digital transformation in urban environments relies on intelligent systems that make city management smarter and more sustainable,” said Hans Nikol, Head of Open Innovation of Signify. “By making use of Alibaba’s Qwen model in our GenAI Agent, we’re empowering cities to proactively reduce energy consumption and lower operational costs. This collaboration marks an important step in intelligent city management and underlines our commitment to innovation and our vision for greener, brighter cities.”

Reinventing digital content creation in Japan

In Japan, Alibaba Cloud has established a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based digital manga developer and factory to drive AI adoption and innovation within Japan’s manga industry. Under the partnership, and factory becomes Alibaba Cloud’s official “Manga Partner,” contributing industry expertise and experience in digital manga platform development. Alibaba Cloud will provide advanced cloud infrastructure and AI technologies to support this digital transformation.

Together, the companies will co-develop AI-powered tools designed to boost efficiency and creativity in manag production, such as automated background illustration, intelligent storyboard creation, auto-coloring, animation conversion, and automatic translation. These solutions will empower creators, publishers, and distributors, expanding manga’s global reach.

With an expanding ecosystem of partners and customers, Alibaba Cloud remains focused on delivering secure, high-performance and accessible AI capabilities that help businesses of all sizes unlock new value and accelerate digital transformation in 2026 and beyond.

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About Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud () is a global leader in full-stack artificial intelligence services, offering state-of-the-art intelligent capabilities and a worldwide AI cloud computing network, providing developer-friendly AI services across the globe. Qwen (Chinese: Tongyi Qianwen) is a family of large language and multimodal AI models developed by Alibaba. Debuted in 2023, open-weight Qwen models are available to global developers via HuggingFace and ModelScope.

Fly Direct from Korea to Hualien – Incentives of Up to KRW 180,000 Per Tourist for Travel Agencies

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HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Travelers looking to reach Eastern Taiwan with ease and without transfers can soon enjoy the refreshing Pacific sea breeze and the breathtaking scenery of mountains and ocean up close. South Korea’s Aero K Airlines has launched a direct route between Incheon and Hualien, operating twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays with round-trip flights departing from Incheon, Korea.

Hualien, Taiwan – Where mountains meet the sea. Fly direct from Incheon and see you in Hualien!
Hualien, Taiwan – Where mountains meet the sea. Fly direct from Incheon and see you in Hualien!

From now until November 30, 2026, the Hualien County Government has launched two incentive programs for travelers arriving via direct flights to Hualien: the “Flight + Hotel Package Incentive Program” and the “Inbound Group Tour Incentive Program.” The initiatives encourage travel agencies to design one-stop travel packages that combine airfare and accommodation, making it easier for visitors to start their journey in Hualien.

Korean travel agencies may participate by partnering with legally registered travel agencies in Taiwan, with the Taiwanese partner responsible for applying for the incentives. For group tours staying in Hualien, agencies will receive an incentive of NTD 2,000 per traveler (approximately KRW 90,000) for a two-night stay, and up to NTD 4,000 per traveler (approximately KRW 180,000) for a maximum stay of four nights.

Earlier this year, Korean influencer Virbro (비르보) traveled to Hualien on a direct flight to experience the destination firsthand. He recently visited many of Hualien’s highlights—from the stunning Qixingtan Beach, just 10 minutes from the airport, to the historic Jiang Jun Fu, the vibrant Dongdaemun Night Market, and the peaceful Liyu Lake—capturing it all along the way. Check out his social media to see how easy it is to enjoy a quick and beautiful getaway in Hualien!

Hualien offers a vibrant range of activities, from seasonal marathons and flower festivals to whale watching and water sports. While Taroko National Park is currently undergoing restoration, several areas have reopened in stages, allowing visitors to still witness its iconic gorge landscapes and natural majesty. With the convenience of new direct flights, you can skip the long transfers from Taipei and fly straight to the heart of Eastern Taiwan to experience Hualien’s breathtaking charm.

For more event information, please visit the official Explore Hualien Sustainably 2026 Travel Agency Incentive Program website.(https://hltrip.tw/agency/)or( https://hualien.travel/ai-service/ )

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