Inside Asian Gaming

IAG AUG 2021年8月 亞博匯 14 CHINA OUTLINES “THIRD BATCH” OF OVERSEAS GAMBLING BLACKLIST MEASURES 內地將「第三批」跨境賭博旅遊目的地列入黑名單 CHINA’SMINISTRYOFCULTUREANDTOURISM has outlined plans to introduce a “third batch” of blacklist measures aimed at overseas tourist destinations it says are targeting Chinese citizens for gambling activities. According to a brief announcement published on the Ministry’s website, the measures are a joint initiative alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, National Immigration Administration and Civil Aviation Administration of China. This is the third time the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has referenced the existence of such a blacklist. When first announced in August 2020, the Ministry said its blacklist would see travel restrictions imposed on specific overseas cities and scenic spots that were “endangering the personal and property safety of Chinese citizens.” The list was expanded in January 2021 although the identity of destinations included on the list has never been made public. This latest announcement was again light on specifics, other than detailing some measures being taken such as suspending outbound tour groups and tourist visa agency services for overseas cities and scenic spots included on the “blacklist”. It also said it was “strengthening the management of business jets and charter flights.” 中國文化和旅遊部 表示，針對近期一些境外城 市吸引中國遊客出境賭博的情況，將會把「第 三批」跨境賭博旅遊目的地列入黑名單。 根據該部門網站發表的一份公告，該項措 施將會同外交部、公安部、国家移民管理局、中 国民用航空局等有關部門聯合進行。 此次是文旅部第三次提及「黑名單」的存 在。該部門於2020年8月首次宣佈將採取黑名 單措施，並稱這些目的地開設賭場吸引中國遊 客、擾亂中國旅遊市場經營秩序。其形容，黑名 單上的城市及地點「危害中國公民人身和財產 安全」。 2021年1月，文旅部曾宣佈將採取第二批 旅游目的地「黑名單」舉措，但名單上的目的地 卻從未公佈。本次發佈的公告稱，將對列入旅 遊目的地黑名單的境外城市和景區採取暫停 出境旅遊團組及旅遊簽證代辦業務。 其特別表示，將「加強公務機、包機管理等 限制措施。」