China has simplified entry and exit: smart channel, visas at ports and 24-hour visa-free transit
According to statistics, about 424 million trips were made across China's borders in 2023, up 266.5 percent from the previous year. Of these, 206 million trips were taken by residents of the mainland, and 183 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, representing an increase of 218.7 and 292.8 percent respectively. The number of foreigners traveling across borders increased by 693.1 percent compared to the previous year to nearly 35.48 million, People's Daily reported.