🚀 Travel between the Chinese mainland and ASEAN member states has exploded in 2025! From January to August, trips topped 25.24 million, an 11.2% jump from last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
On one side, over 14.5 million entries by mainland travellers to ASEAN member states marked a 3.7% increase. On the flip side, visitors from ASEAN to the Chinese mainland surged 27.5%, pushing inbound arrivals above 10 million—most of them enjoying visa-free access. ✈️🌏
The NIA says more user-friendly policies are on the way to smooth out border crossings, boost cultural exchanges, and level up regional trade. These moves aim to fuel fresh energy into economic growth across Asia. 💼🌱
What does this mean? Whether you’re a digital nomad, an entrepreneur hunting new markets, or just someone with wanderlust, the China-ASEAN travel vibe for 2025 is all about open doors and big opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates on how this travel boom shapes our interconnected world! 🌐✨
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Number of trips between China and ASEAN exceeds 25m so far in 2025
cgtn.com
