免签入境外国人同比上升52.1%

Core Insights - The total number of inbound and outbound travelers in China reached 460 million from January to August 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.9% [1] - The number of mainland residents traveling was 220 million, an increase of 15.4%, while residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan totaled 180 million, up by 11.2% [1] - Foreign travelers numbered 51.268 million, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 27.8%, with visa-free foreign visitors accounting for 15.89 million, or 62.1% of all foreign arrivals, which is a 52.1% increase compared to the previous year [1] Industry Developments - The continuous growth in inbound and outbound travel is attributed to China's ongoing efforts to expand its openness, leading to more Chinese citizens traveling abroad and an influx of foreign visitors for trade, tourism, work, study, and living [1] - The National Immigration Administration has implemented a series of measures to facilitate foreign personnel entering China and to enhance services for Chinese citizens managing their exit and entry [1] - To ensure efficient and smooth customs clearance at ports, the National Immigration Administration has deployed sufficient law enforcement personnel and opened additional inspection channels at various entry points [1]