Group 1 - The core point of the news is the successful launch of the direct flight route from Shenzhen to Melbourne, marking a record high of 61 international and regional passenger routes at Shenzhen Airport, with an expected annual passenger volume exceeding 6.3 million [1][2] - The new Shenzhen to Melbourne route, operated by Shenzhen Airlines, will have three round trips per week with a flight time of under 10 hours, making it the third direct international passenger route to Oceania from Shenzhen Airport [1] - Shenzhen Airport has expanded its international route network significantly over the past year, adding nearly 30 new or enhanced routes to destinations such as Mexico City, Male, Tokyo, and Dubai, connecting to 61 points across five continents [1] Group 2 - Shenzhen Airport has focused on expanding its route network to countries with visa-free policies, achieving connectivity with 13 countries that have implemented unilateral visa exemptions, accounting for nearly 30% of its international routes [2] - In the first 11 months of the year, the number of foreign inbound and outbound passengers at Shenzhen Airport increased by 44%, with a 133% rise in the number of foreign visitors entering under visa-free policies [2] - As of December 21, the international and regional passenger volume at Shenzhen Airport reached 6.15 million, a 23% year-on-year increase, setting a new historical record and projecting an annual total of over 6.3 million [2]