Chinese Cross-Border Travel Surge Driven By Visa-Free Policies

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SINGAPORE—China reported a 22.3% increase in inbound and outbound travel in the first three months of 2026, driven largely by expanded visa-free access. The country's National Immigration Administration said it processed 21.3 million two-way foreign traveler movements, up 14.2% year on year. Of...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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