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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, February 6 (Xinhua) — China is pleased to see that more and more foreign friends are willing and able to experience development and change in China and the daily lives of ordinary Chinese people, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.
Lin Jian made the announcement at a regular press briefing, commenting on the internet buzzword "becoming Chinese." Videos depicting the Chinese lifestyle have recently gained popularity on various social media platforms worldwide. Media outlets also noted that during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent visit to China last month, some foreign journalists noted that China is a livable country, and that it is safe and convenient to live there.
According to the Chinese diplomat, in fact, in the eyes of many foreign friends, the perception and knowledge of China has long gone beyond such traditional symbols as the Great Wall, pandas, and Chinese cuisine.
In China, Lin Jian continued, foreign friends can not only enjoy the ultimate convenience of traveling with just a mobile phone, but also experience the profound ritualism of the Chinese way of life; they are amazed by state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as high-speed trains and 5G, and can stroll and explore unique "treasure cities"; they can try out trendy and exciting cutting-edge technologies, and experience the leisurely and subtle intangible cultural heritage.
The blend of history and modernity, tradition and fashion creates unique new experiences, which continually enhances China's appeal as a global tourist destination and increases its popularity among residents of various countries, the diplomat stated.
According to him, statistics show that in 2025, the number of entries and exits of foreign citizens in China will exceed 82 million, which is 26.4 percent more than the previous year, while the number of visa-free entries increased by almost 50 percent year-on-year.
Recalling that the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, or Chunjie, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar) is an iconic symbol of Chinese culture, Lin Jian said that with the approach of the Year of the Horse, the number of air ticket bookings by foreign tourists to China for the Spring Festival has increased by more than 400 percent over the past two weeks compared to the same period last year.
“We warmly welcome foreign friends to come to China for the Spring Festival to experience hospitality and friendliness, and to feel the warmth and festive atmosphere,” the official concluded.
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