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China becomes world's largest tourism source country and primary destination: official
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According to a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on September 24, a senior official from China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that China has become the world's largest source country and a primary destination for international tourism. The official cited data for 2025, showing that inbound tourist arrivals reached 154 million, a year-on-year increase of 17.1%. Meanwhile, outbound tourist trips by mainland residents totaled 148 million, up 20.8% year-on-year. The data was reported by CCTV News and relayed by financial data provider Jin10.
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Beijing, September 24 — China has become the world's largest source country and a major destination for international tourism, according to a press conference held by the State Council Information Office under the series theme "Starting Strong for the 15th Five-Year Plan."
A senior official from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism stated at the briefing that in 2025:
- Inbound tourism reached 154 million person-trips, a year-on-year increase of 17.1%.
- Outbound tourism by mainland residents reached 148 million person-trips, up 20.8% year-on-year.
(Source: CCTV News)
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金十数据Eastern