Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Welcome more foreign friends to make good use of the visa-free convenience and immerse themselves in experiencing China.

On April 23rd, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a routine press conference. A reporter asked, China’s tourism industry economic output grew by 9.9% last year, more than twice the global growth rate. We have noticed that more and more foreign tourists coming to China are changing their travel styles, upgrading from “sightseeing and checking in” to “deep immersion,” shifting from “experiencing China” to “integrating into China.” What is the spokesperson’s comment on this? Guo Jiakun stated that the latest data shows that the number of visa-free entries by foreigners in the first quarter again increased, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 30%. The real China is far more charming than imagined. The spring and summer travel seasons have begun, and we welcome more foreign friends to take advantage of the visa-free convenience and immerse themselves in a China that is both ancient and modern. (CCTV News)