Group 1 - The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo tourism exhibition is showcasing the strong recovery of the global tourism market, with participation from over 40 countries and regions [1] - Laos is promoting a new tourism project called "Four Thousand Beautiful Islands" and has increased direct flights from Shenzhen to Pakse to facilitate Chinese tourists [1] - In 2024, Laos expects to receive over 4 million international tourists, with approximately 3.5 million being from China, aided by the opening of the China-Laos Railway [1] Group 2 - Brunei has introduced a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens holding valid passports, allowing stays of up to 14 days since March 8 [1] - The total exhibition area for this year's tourism exhibition is 60,000 square meters, featuring 1,720 booths and attracting 1,350 participating companies, an increase of over 600 booths compared to last year [2] - Since 2021, China has added 10 countries, including Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, to its list of visa-free entry options for Chinese passport holders, now totaling over 90 countries and regions [2]