"Around 17.3 million foreign visitors entered China between January and July, a remarkable 130% year-on-year increase, signaling a significant rebound in tourism since COVID restrictions eased."
"Tourism would spur a sluggish Chinese economy, with foreign tourists expected to contribute about 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) in direct spending this year."
"Reservations from Southeast Asian visitors headed to China are 'several times' higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating growing interest in travel to the country post-COVID."
"Since July 2023, foreign tourists have been able to link their foreign credit cards to Tencent's WeChat and Ant Group's Alipay, streamlining transactions for visitors in a cashless society."
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