The changes to the visa-free policy have made travel to China more accessible than ever, as from January to June, there were over 8.5 million visa-free entries, accounting for 52 percent of inbound travel and showing a 190 percent increase from similar travels compared to the previous year.

This positive trend not only bodes well for the tourism industry but also instills optimism about the future of the overall services sector. While the current number of foreign visitors is still lower than the pre-COVID-19 figure of 15.53 million for the same period in 2019, the potential for further growth is significant and should be a focus for future enhancements.

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Wu Dan

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong