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Partnership China Merchants and Viking Cruises has announced that has delayed its August China startup until further notice, according to a statement sent out locally in China.

The company had previously received approval to sail a series of eight-day cruises from Shenzhen to HainanProvince with the former Viking Sun, now the Zhao Shang Yi Dun, and sailing under the Chinese flag.

The company cited the evolving pandemic situation in China as the reason for the delay and said it was “the right decision to postpone all voyages.”

Another locally-flagged operator, Astro Ocean Cruises, was expected to start up in August as well, but that program is also said to be delayed.

A report by John Alwyn-Jones, Crusie Editor, Global Travel Media and Global Cruise News.