China expects 2 mln daily cross-border New Year trips, boosted by foreign arrivals

中国预计每日跨境新年旅游将达200万人次,受外国游客增加提振

The Beijing Hour

2026-02-12

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China has forecast over 2 million daily cross-border trips during Spring Festival, a 14% rise from last year, as more foreign visitors are joining the celebrations (01:02). Iran's foreign minister says a nuclear deal with the U.S. is achievable, while President Trump insists Washington will continue talks to reach an agreement (11:12). China's agricultural machinery is gaining ground in Brazil, boosting productivity from coffee plantations to family farms (24:07).
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  • China's National Immigration Administration forecast just over 2 million daily cross-border trips during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday,

  • and that marks an increase of 14 percent from the same period last year.