Over 14.6 million foreign tourists come to China in first half of 2024

Statistics from the National Immigration Administration showed that in the first half of 2024, over 14.6 million foreign nationals entered China, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 152.7 percent. Eased visa policies, social media trends and more convenient payment methods are expected to attract over 15 million foreign tourists to come to China in the second half of this year.