Source: Global Times

Article from "Travel and Tourism World" magazine on October 25, original title: Visa-free tourism growth drives millions of cross-border people to China. In the third quarter of 2025, the total number of people entering and leaving China reached 178 million, an increase of 12.9% year-on-year. China's tourism industry is booming, especially with a continuous increase in the number of foreign tourists. In the third quarter, the national immigration management agencies checked a total of 20.134 million foreigners, up 22.3% year-on-year, of which 7.246 million foreigners entered visa-free, accounting for 72.2%, up 48.3% year-on-year. This marks a shift in the global tourism industry.

The continued growth of visa-free entries highlights the appeal of China as a tourist destination, indicating people's interest in China's culture, cities, and magnificent natural landscapes. Chinese tourist attractions such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army remain attractive. Emerging tourist attractions are also drawing the attention of tourists. All these factors together make China one of the popular Asian tourist destinations for international tourists.

More countries are now eligible for China's visa exemption policy, and China is striving to become a more attractive tourist destination. The purposes of foreigners coming to China for travel are increasingly focused on cultural, business, family, and leisure activities. Besides Beijing, Shanghai, and other places, Wuhan, Shenzhen, and other cities benefiting from policy openness also help promote economic changes in China. These changes mainly manifest in the hotel, tourism, entertainment, and travel transportation sectors. The increase in tourism infrastructure is expected to double the tourism business in related areas within 5 to 7 years. The increase in the number of foreign tourists and the introduction of more related policies will undoubtedly drive further growth in China's tourism industry in the coming years. (Translated by Wang Xiaoxiong)

Article from Russia's Free Media on October 24, original title: What do Russian tourists buy in China. China is taking various measures to promote tourism, attracting not only travelers who come to see historical sites and natural landscapes, but also shoppers from around the world. According to JPMorgan, China's inbound tourism revenue may account for 18% of the overall tourism market in the next five years, compared to 11% currently.

China has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign shoppers, thanks to continuously improving relevant measures, including adjustments to visa policies and exit tax refund policies. JPMorgan analysts said that considering the high trade barriers in many parts of the world, shopping will become one of the main driving forces for tourists coming to China. The wide variety of goods in China also attracts a large number of foreign tourists. A representative of a Russian organization that organizes tours to China said that modern technological products in China, such as drones, are particularly popular among foreign tourists. China is the global leader in drone production, with low prices and a wide range of options available.

In addition to high-tech products, China is also well-known for traditional silk, porcelain, tea, and handicrafts. These products are part of China's rich cultural heritage, attracting tourists from all over the world who want to purchase unique souvenirs and gifts.

Another major factor promoting the development of shopping tourism in China is the further optimization of the exit tax refund policy, expanding the consumption of inbound tourists. Some media have stated that by introducing a new policy of providing small cash refunds to inbound tourists, China encourages them to spend more while shopping in China. Currently, one of the favorite shopping destinations for foreign tourists is the Hainan Free Trade Port. In addition, China has built some large shopping centers that are attracting overseas tourists to shop in China. (Author: Dmitriy Kapustin, translated by Liu Yupeng)

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