Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the extension of the visa-free transit policy in China from 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours, effective December 17, 2024, which aims to enhance inbound consumption and tourism [1] - The policy covers 24 provinces and 65 ports, leading to a significant increase in inbound foreign visitors, with a total of 40.6 million arrivals, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.2% [1] - The number of visitors utilizing the 240-hour visa-free transit has increased by 60.8% compared to the period before the policy optimization [1] Group 2 - The combination of the enhanced entry policy and the departure tax refund system has resulted in over 10,000 departure tax refund stores nationwide, tripling the number expected by the end of 2024 [3] - The scale of departure tax refunds has surged by 22 times in the first three quarters of the year [3] - The average length of stay for tourists has increased from 5.3 days to 7.8 days, with spending on accommodation and dining growing by 85% [3]
240小时过境免签满周年 入境经济发展动力强劲
Yang Shi Wang·2025-12-17 20:40