The eagerly anticipated events of Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season are getting into full swing in Shanghai.

The global partners are already in high gear for the global shopping season – China Mobile, China Telecom, China Eastern Airlines, Bailian Group, Jin Jiang International Group, Trip.com Group, Marriott International and Cathay Pacific Airways.

They've each launched exclusive special services and measures – offering discounts and other appealing incentives for domestic and international tourists to explore the city.

China Mobile

China Mobile provides international visitors with free cellular data trial cards, phone rental services, new 5G real-time call translation services and special travel and dining offers. Service points at airports, business halls and bilingual online services of 10086 welcome visitors from all over the world. China Mobile provides premium communication experiences with its high-quality network, professional services and innovative products. Visitors can get detailed information on the official WeChat account of the Shanghai branch of China Mobile.

China Telecom

China Telecom provides foreign visitors with free 3 gigabytes (GB) cellular data cards, as well as free and high-quality "SH-online" Wi-Fi service in more than 1,000 shopping malls and tourist attractions, to meet their different travel and customer needs. At the same time, China Telecom is making every effort to ensure the efficient operation of the network and offer bilingual services throughout the season. For more information, please visit the official WeChat account of the Shanghai branch of China Telecom.

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines offers international and regional transportation services, 100,000 promotional tickets and various value-added products. Passengers can apply and purchase the offers through the "Shanghai Summer" section of the China Eastern Airlines' official channels.

Bailian Group

Bailian Group – the country's largest commercial retail group with hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores and other outlets – has launched the "Bailian Voyage". Under the initiative it's issuing 1 million Bailian gift cards worth 10 million yuan ($1.37 million), with 1 billion yuan worth of Bailian shopping coupons overlaid. Bailian has also set up "overseas friendly shopping" sections in its retail stores and more than 100 themed mall shows, together creating what it calls an "international friendly shopping mall". Log in to the iBailian app home page, go to the Bailian Voyage section and choose any trendy items you like.

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Jin Jiang International Group

Jin Jiang International Group will utilize its hotel, travel and international network to introduce more than 20 "hotel plus" metropolis mini-vacation products – covering 40,000 room nights in more than 300 of its hotels. At the same time, the group says it will promote its "airport one-stop service center" to help Shanghai become the "first stop" for inbound tourism. For more information, download the Jin Jiang Hui app.

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Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group will launch an exclusive promotion page for Shanghai Summer on Trip.com, providing a one-stop booking service for air tickets, hotels and travel products. At Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Trip will offer a free half-day tour to international passengers passing through the city, helping passengers to have a better experience of Shanghai. In addition, Trip will post a promotional tweet about "Shanghai Summer" on major overseas social media platforms to actively market the development of inbound tourism.

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Marriott International

For Shanghai Summer, more than 40 hotels under 16 distinctive brands of Marriott International have launched the "Culture Wonders Await" campaign. For an additional 1 yuan, guests will be able to enjoy special museum privileges, while a total of approximately 60,000 stay packages will be offered to provide guests with an exceptional travel experience. In October, Marriott International will once again partner with the Rolex Shanghai Masters tennis tournament to bring more once-in-a-lifetime experiences to its members. For more information, please visit Marriott Bonvoy, the official WeChat account of Marriott International.

Cathay Pacific Airways

Cathay Pacific Airways operates 58 flights a week between Hong Kong and Shanghai. The airline is currently is offering approximately 8,000 discounted tickets from Hong Kong to Shanghai through official channels for a limited time. This includes a 15 percent discount on return business class tickets and a 17 percent discount on return economy class tickets. For more information, please visit the official Cathay Pacific Airways website.

Source: "shxfzdy" WeChat account