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Economic Performance - The New Year's holiday period from January 1 to January 3, 2026, saw a significant increase in travel and consumption across China, reflecting strong economic momentum and potential for growth [1] - National railway services transported a total of 48.1 million passengers during the holiday, with January 1 alone accounting for 18.56 million passengers, indicating a smooth and orderly transportation operation [4] Travel and Tourism - Major cities reported impressive tourism figures: Beijing welcomed 8.81 million visitors with a total tourism expenditure of 10.97 billion yuan; Shanghai received 6.82 million visitors with a total tourism consumption of 12.27 billion yuan; Guangdong had 17.88 million visitors, achieving a daily growth of 34.8% and a tourism revenue of 9.98 billion yuan [9] - Domestic scenic spot ticket bookings increased over fourfold compared to the previous year, with a 125% year-on-year growth in searches related to "New Year travel" [12] Border Control and Immigration - National border inspection agencies facilitated 6.615 million entries and exits during the holiday, averaging 2.205 million per day, which is a 28.6% increase compared to the same period last year [7] Retail and Consumer Spending - The retail sector experienced a surge in customer traffic, with a 110% month-on-month increase in store visits during the holiday, driven by government policies supporting consumer spending [18] - In Beijing, 60 key commercial districts recorded a total foot traffic of 28.23 million during the holiday, while Tianjin's monitored retail enterprises achieved sales of 1.31 billion yuan with a total foot traffic of 9.07 million [20] Food and Beverage Sector - The dining market saw a significant increase in popularity, with a 142% year-on-year growth in the "must-eat" list traffic, and a nearly 100% increase in cross-regional traffic. In Beijing, monitored dining sales saw a daily year-on-year growth of 4.6% during the holiday [23]