免签政策扩容 广西实现中越两国“人享其行、物畅其流”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant increase in cross-border tourism and trade through Guangxi's ports, driven by the expansion of China's visa-free policies and improved border inspection efficiency [1][2] - In the first half of the year, over 55,000 foreign tourists entered Guangxi through visa-free policies, marking a 26.5% year-on-year increase, with cross-border tourism between China and Vietnam seeing an 83.5% rise [1] - Guangxi's border inspection authorities have implemented various visa-free measures, including a 240-hour transit visa exemption for foreigners and a 144-hour visa exemption for tour groups from ASEAN countries, leading to a surge in border tourism [1] Group 2 - The total number of inbound and outbound travelers at Guangxi ports reached 7.693 million in the first half of the year, with Chinese citizens accounting for 4.428 million and foreigners 3.265 million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8.7% and 19.9% respectively [1] - As of July 1, over 700,000 tons of fruits, including lychees, valued at 3.2 billion RMB, have entered through the Guangxi Friendship Pass, indicating a significant increase in trade volume [2] - Guangxi has enhanced border crossing efficiency, with a 13.2% year-on-year increase in the flow of inbound and outbound personnel, and has pioneered a fast-track system for Vietnamese vehicles, reducing average inspection time to 15 seconds [2]