China's visa-friendly policies have attracted many travel vloggers this year, who knew little about the country before they arrived. However, most of them have had genuinely enjoyable experiences, prompting them to be critical of biased Western media coverage of China.

British travel bloggers the Dridges, after four days of exploring the capital, they said they were "absolutely blown away" by their first impressions of China. Personal safety was no problem, and Beijing people were the "kindest" they had met on their travels and willing to offer help, despite the language barrier. The well-developed public transportation system, the rich culture, the diverse cuisine, and many other things also impressed them.

A report published in January this year, which examined British media coverage of China between 2020 and 2023, found that negative framing and tone dominated stories. When asked for one piece of advice she would give to someone paying close attention to the country she said, "Just come to China and see for yourself first."

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Wu Dan

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong