The visa-free entry China granted to citizens from six countries has resulted in a significant boom in inbound tourism and facilitated business collaborations over the past month.
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00:00 Since the implementation of the policy for visa-free entry into China on December 1,
00:06 a total of 214,000 trips from the six visa-free countries had been recorded by Chinese authorities.
00:13 It was a 28.5% month-on-month increase.
00:17 Many airports in China have seen a surge in the number of travelers,
00:21 and even in the early hours of the morning, the airports are bustling with people.
00:27 The travelers said it is now more convenient for them to visit China,
00:31 and they can be more flexible with their travel plans.
00:34 They said they will travel to China every two or three months
00:39 to explore the many places in the country.
00:42 Since the implementation of the policy for visa-free entry into China on December 1,
00:47 the number of travelers from Shenzhen airport has exceeded 20,000,
00:50 which is 20% higher than the number of travelers from the mainland.
00:53 The number of travelers from the mainland has exceeded 10,000, which is 30% higher than the number of travelers from China.
00:56 The number of travelers from Shenzhen airport has increased significantly.
00:59 In this context, we have increased the number of travelers from China to the mainland.
01:03 We have increased the number of travelers from China to the mainland.
01:06 We have increased the number of travelers from China to the mainland.
01:09 During the spring holiday, the number of travelers from China will increase to two classes a day.
01:13 The number of travelers from Brazil will increase to three classes a week.
01:16 The policy enables travelers from Malaysia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands
01:22 to enter China without a visa for business, tourism and visiting relatives and friends for 15 days.
01:28 In return, Malaysia also granted visa-free to Chinese nationals for up to 30 days,
01:34 which has boosted tourism in the country as well.
01:37 We're actually ecstatic that it's finally happened.
01:40 Travel and tourism stakeholders here are already preparing for that expected increase in Chinese travelers.
01:47 And MATA members, for example, have increased their promotions and engagements with their Chinese counterparts.
01:54 I would like to thank our government.
01:56 We don't need a Chinese visa.
02:01 I hope more Chinese tourists will visit Malaysia.
02:05 I'm grateful to the government for this.
02:08 I hope there will be more in the future.
02:11 The visa-free policy is expected to further fuel tourism and facilitate business in the participating countries.
02:18 (Translated by Stefan Bolland)
02:20 (Translated by Stephen L. Farris)
02:23 (Translated by Stephen L. Farris)
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