China reports impressive growth in cruise passenger traffic in first half of 2025

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China has reported explosive growth in cruise passenger traffic in the first half of 2025 as sea travel booms, official data released by the Ministry of Natural Resources showed Friday.

According to the agency, the total passenger flow of cruise ships increased by 40.1 percent year-on-year during the reporting period. It is noted that such growth was due to stimulating support measures, improved supply and growing tourist demand.

From January to June 2025, the added value of the marine tourism sector amounted to 771.8 billion yuan (about 108 billion US dollars), up 8 percent year on year.

The ministry also expects cruises and other types of sea tourism to become even more popular as the summer tourist season reaches its peak. –0–

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