At a press conference, the National Immigration Administration announced that the Chinese mainland is stepping up its game with favorable policies to ease foreign travel! 🎉
One highlight? ASEAN tourist groups now enjoy visa-free access to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, while Indonesia is added to the 240-hour transit visa-free program. These measures streamline processes for payment, accommodation, and transportation, boosting both travel ease and global trade! 🚀
Numbers speak volumes: 13.64 million foreigners entered visa-free in the first half of 2025, accounting for 71.2% of total foreign entries—a 53.9% increase over last year. This surge signals strong momentum in international exchanges and economic cooperation. 🌏
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China sees 13.64M visa-free foreign entries in the first half of 2025
cgtn.com
