Group 1 - The core viewpoint highlights the increasing international connectivity and tourism growth at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, driven by various visa policies and a surge in foreign visitors [1] - In the first half of this year, over 160 countries and regions had foreign travelers entering through Wuhan, indicating a significant expansion of its international "friend circle" [1] - The airport operated 20 international and regional routes covering Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, with a total of 745,000 entry and exit passengers, marking a year-on-year increase of 23.23% [1] Group 2 - The number of foreign visitors entering Wuhan reached over 60,000 in the first half of the year, reflecting a 44% year-on-year growth [1] - Among these, 33,000 foreign tourists enjoyed visa-free entry, which is three times the number from the same period last year [1] - Domestic outbound travel is also on the rise, with over 511,000 mainland residents traveling through Wuhan, a 19.30% increase compared to the previous year [2]

Core Insights - The Mohan railway port has seen a significant increase in cross-border traffic, with over 145,000 people entering and exiting from 91 countries and regions in the first half of the year, marking a 3.5% year-on-year growth [1] - The number of international trains operating through the port reached over 4,400, representing a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year, both figures setting historical records [1] - The implementation of visa-free policies for ASEAN countries has led to a surge in border tourism and trade activities, showcasing the benefits of these policy changes [1] Passenger Transport - The capacity for international passenger trains on the China-Laos railway has been expanded four times, now accommodating 420 seats [2] - Foreign travelers accounted for over 18.7% of total cross-border passengers, with a year-on-year growth of over 14.4%; more than 53% of these foreign travelers entered under visa-free conditions, reflecting a 6.2% increase [2] - The primary reasons for travel include tourism, business meetings, and family visits, with notable increases in visitors from Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia [2] Customs Efficiency - The Mohan border inspection station has implemented various measures to enhance customs efficiency, including online appointment systems for tour groups and the establishment of a visa-free guidance service team, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall inspection efficiency [2] - For cargo, new measures have been introduced to streamline the customs process, reducing the time for cargo inspections from 30 minutes to just 10 minutes [2]

（文章来源：中国新闻网） 据介绍，随着陕西深度融入共建"一带一路"大格局，加快推进西安咸阳国际机场区位门户枢纽建设，目 前西安口岸在飞、直飞国际客运航线达31条。在此背景下，今年上半年入出境外国人占比显著提升，占 整体出入境人员的27%，较2019年国际旅客峰值时期的14%高出13个百分点。 "今年上半年，西安口岸入境外国人总量达12.6万人次，其中通过免签政策入境的外国人达8.9万人次， 占入境外国人总数的71%。"吴千表示，这一数据直观反映出免签政策在深化国际交流合作、优化涉外 营商环境、促进旅游消费等领域的"磁吸效应"。 今年上半年，共有169个国家和地区的外国人从西安口岸入境。其中，韩国、日本等传统客源地仍保持 稳定增长，占比超35%，彰显了陕西与周边国家长期深厚的人文纽带。同时，随着共建"一带一路"倡议 深入推进、免签政策叠加利好以及西安口岸航线网络不断加密，陕西在吸引共建"一带一路"国家客源方 面取得突破性进展，为深化国际合作、推动高质量发展注入新活力。(完) 中新社西安6月23日电 (记者阿琳娜)"上半年，共有169个国家和地区的外国人从西安口岸入境，国际'朋 友圈'持续扩容。"陕西边检总站副总 ...

Core Insights - The implementation of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly increased the attractiveness of China for foreign tourists, with the number of countries eligible for this policy expanding to 55 [3][9] - The inbound tourism market in China is experiencing steady growth, driven by a combination of policies such as "immediate purchase and refund" and payment facilitation [9] Group 1: Visa Policy Impact - As of June 12, the number of countries eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy has increased to 55, leading to a 39.3% year-on-year increase in foreign visitors entering Beijing, totaling over 1.17 million in the first five months of the year [3] - Among these, over 600,000 foreign visitors utilized the visa-free policy, nearly doubling compared to the same period last year [3] Group 2: Tourist Demographics and Behavior - At Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, over 10,000 travelers have taken advantage of the 240-hour visa-free transit, representing a 90% increase year-on-year [4] - A significant portion of visa-free transit visitors are from Southeast Asia and Europe, with nearly half traveling for tourism purposes [4] Group 3: Economic Impact - In the first quarter of this year, nearly 7.37 million foreign tourists visited China, marking a year-on-year increase of nearly 40% [6] - During the "May Day" holiday, 380,000 foreign visitors entered China under the visa-free policy, reflecting a 72.7% increase [6] Group 4: Shopping and Consumption Trends - The introduction of a "tourism + shopping" model in Yiwu has attracted foreign tourists who engage in both sightseeing and purchasing activities [6] - Shanghai has upgraded its tax refund process from cash to electronic refunds, resulting in a 95.8% year-on-year increase in tax refund sales and over 81% growth in tax refund amounts [7]

Core Viewpoint - The expansion of the visa-free policy for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain reflects China's commitment to high-level opening-up and is expected to enhance foreign tourism and investment in China [1] Group 1: Visa-Free Policy Impact - As of June 9, the number of countries eligible for China's unilateral visa-free policy has increased to 47, indicating a significant step in promoting international exchanges [1] - The implementation of the visa-free policy has led to a notable increase in foreign investment, with 18,832 new foreign-invested enterprises established in the first four months of this year, a year-on-year growth of 12.1% [1] - During the recent "May Day" holiday, the number of foreign entries and exits reached 1.115 million, representing a 43.1% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2: Tourism and Economic Growth - The first month of the optimized departure tax refund policy saw a 116% year-on-year increase in the number of tax refund applications processed, with sales in refund stores rising by 56% [1] - The positive effects of the visa-free policy are expected to continue, enhancing the inbound tourism market and boosting the domestic cultural and tourism industry [1] - The visa-free policy facilitates personnel exchanges with major trading partners, creating more collaboration opportunities for multinational companies and becoming a key factor in attracting foreign investment [1] Group 3: Future Enhancements - To maximize the benefits of the visa-free policy, there is a need to improve the inbound tourism industry chain by offering higher quality products, diverse consumption scenarios, and more convenient service guarantees [2] - Airlines have announced new intercontinental routes as part of their summer travel plans, indicating an effort to enhance travel options for foreign visitors [2] - Continuous optimization of the business environment is essential, with various policies aimed at attracting foreign investment and improving the operational environment for foreign nationals being implemented [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the inbound and outbound passenger flow at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport has seen rapid growth, with over 1 million people checked by border inspection as of June 10, 2025, marking a 37% year-on-year increase [1] - The proportion of foreign visitors has exceeded 30%, reaching a historical high, indicating a growing interest in China as a travel destination [1] - The expansion of visa-free policies and the 240-hour transit visa exemption have significantly contributed to the increase in foreign visitors, highlighting the benefits of these policies [5] Group 2 - The majority of inbound tourists to Chongqing come from Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, while there is also an upward trend in visitors from European countries like France, Italy, and Spain [10] - Many foreign students are choosing to come to China for study tours, particularly as summer approaches [10] - Foreign visitors express a strong interest in Chinese traditional culture, with activities such as experiencing face painting and learning Sichuan opera being popular among tourists [15]

为保障旅客高效顺畅通关，进一步便利外国人来华观光交流，辽宁边检总站在口岸现场设置过境免 签旅客快速办理专区，投放"外国人入境卡填报自助终端"，增开多条入境快捷通道，在空港口岸启动信 息采集备案系统，实现"一地办理，全国通用"，让入境辽宁旅游更加便捷高效。 据悉，对日韩免签政策实施以来，辽宁空港口岸加密、增开6条通往首尔、东京等地航线，先后恢 复"大连—仁川""丹东—仁川"的客班轮，日韩入境旅客达十余万人次，较去年同期增长64%，创历史新 高。 6月10日8时55分，首尔至沈阳的KE831次航班平稳降落在沈阳桃仙国际机场。韩国籍旅客金泰哲从 下飞机、办理通关手续到走出航站楼，全程仅用时10分钟左右。回想起2013年年初来沈阳做茶叶生意 时，通关要经历填表、提供各类证明、粘贴照片等程序，他不禁感慨："如今来辽宁便捷又高效，往来 贸易成本逐步降低！" 入境更便利、服务更高效，这是近年来许多入境旅客来辽后的共同感受。6月10日，记者从辽宁出 入境边防检查总站获悉，今年以来，辽宁口岸通过免签入境旅客占入境外籍旅客的70%，免签人数较比 去年同期增长8倍。在刚刚过去的端午假期，辽宁迎来出入境高峰，共验放出入境交通工具90 ...

中新网上海6月10日电 (陈静 范洪祥)为进一步促进中外人员往来，中国持续扩大免签国家范围。 上海机场边检站方面10日披露，9日和10日，有逾百名沙特、阿曼、科威特、巴林4国持普通护照人员从 浦东国际机场免签入境。 移民管理警察为免签入境外籍旅客办理边检手续。李宇航 摄 "免签政策很便利，通关非常高效。"乘坐9C8892航班(曼谷—浦东)入境的科威特籍旅客阿里亚兄弟成为 该口岸首批享受免签新政旅客。阿里亚兄弟在顺利办妥入境边检手续后告诉记者："我们在网上获知免 签政策后，决定全家一起来到上海旅行，几天后父亲也会与我们汇合，期待这次中国之旅。" 和阿里亚兄弟一样享受免签新政红利的还有来自沙特的旅客阿达瑞斯。据阿达瑞斯介绍，他是首次来中 国，计划到上海一家自动化机械设备公司考察，免签政策为他节省了时间成本，今后的商贸往来会更便 捷。 "目前，已有47国人员可适用单方面免签政策来华，随着免签'朋友圈'不断扩大，外籍人员来华入境游 热度不减。今年以来，已有超110万人次外籍旅客利用免签政策从浦东国际机场口岸入境，占入境外籍 旅客总量的五成。"上海机场边检站边防检查处副处长蒋逸晨向记者介绍。随着免签政策红利持续释 放， ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the expansion of visa-free policies for foreign nationals from certain Gulf countries, which is expected to enhance travel and business exchanges between China and these nations [3] - From June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, citizens from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain holding ordinary passports can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for various purposes [3] - This new policy, combined with the existing visa-free agreements with UAE and Qatar, achieves full coverage of visa exemptions for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries [3] Group 2 - The implementation of the visa-free policy and other favorable exit and entry measures has led to a significant increase in passenger flow at Hangzhou port, with over 200,000 foreign arrivals this year, including more than 116,000 visa-free entries, representing a year-on-year growth of 30% and 110% respectively [3] - The top three countries of origin for foreign visitors to China are South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, with approximately 37,000, 27,000, and 19,000 arrivals respectively, primarily for business and tourism purposes [3] - To support the new visa-free policy, the Hangzhou border inspection station has enhanced its foreign language service team and promoted the self-declaration system for foreign arrivals, ensuring efficient and orderly customs clearance [4]

Group 1: Visa Policy Expansion - China has implemented a visa-free policy for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain starting from June 9, 2025, expanding the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 47 [1][2] - The visa-free policy allows citizens from these countries to enter China for business, tourism, family visits, and transit for up to 30 days without a visa [1][2] - The expansion of the visa-free list reflects China's commitment to high-level opening-up and aims to enhance international cooperation [2][3] Group 2: Economic Impact - The increase in the number of visa-free countries is expected to boost trade and tourism consumption, making business cooperation and travel to China more convenient [2][4] - In 2024, the number of foreign visitors entering China through the visa-free policy is projected to reach 3.391 million, a year-on-year increase of 1200.6% [4] - The growth in inbound tourism is anticipated to stimulate sectors such as dining, accommodation, and transportation [2][4] Group 3: Market Trends - The demand for diverse travel experiences is driving the tourism supply towards diversification, with new market participants entering the inbound tourism sector [5][6] - Travel agencies are adapting their services to cater to the personalized preferences of inbound tourists, offering customized travel itineraries and flexible options [6][7] - The structure of inbound tourist sources is shifting from East Asia to a more global distribution, with a parallel rise in high-end and budget travel products [6][7] Group 4: Future Developments - The trend of gradually increasing the number of visa-free countries is expected to continue, as more nations recognize the benefits of this policy [3] - Future strategies may include extending the duration of visa-free stays and expanding the cities covered by the policy [7] - The integration of technology and improved service efficiency at entry points are essential for enhancing the travel experience for inbound tourists [7]