China’s 2026 New Year Holiday Spending Hits Record Highs
China’s 2026 New Year holiday saw 142M domestic trips and $12.1B tourism spending, with cross-border travel surging 28.6% amid visa reforms.
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China’s 2026 New Year holiday saw 142M domestic trips and $12.1B tourism spending, with cross-border travel surging 28.6% amid visa reforms.
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The U.S. proposes requiring visa-free travelers to submit social media histories, raising privacy concerns and potential impacts on Asian tourism and business exchanges.
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