Number of Inbound Visitors to China Under Visa-free Transit Policy Jumps

Summarized by NextFin AI

Visa-free entry arrangements have expanded, contributing to the growing popularity of 'Travel in China' and 'Shop in China' in 2025.
Sales of goods eligible for departure tax refunds have nearly doubled, indicating a strong consumer response.
Since the implementation of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, the number of foreign nationals entering China has increased by nearly 30%.

With the expansion of visa-free entry arrangements, the optimization and upgrading of the departure tax refund policy, “Travel in China” and “Shop in China” continue to grow in popularity in 2025, according to the State Council Information Office.

Sales of goods eligible for departure tax refunds have nearly doubled. Over the past year since the implementation of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, the number of foreign nationals entering China under visa-free arrangements has increased by nearly 30%.

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