The country strikes hard: the great power of 144-hour transit visa-free
Today, with the accelerated development of globalization, every step of national policy adjustment may have a far-reaching impact. Recently, an advertisement of CCTV has aroused widespread discussion. This advertisement is related to the latest 144-hour transit visa-free policy in China, which has aroused widespread concern and discussion at home and abroad.
Although the 144-hour transit visa-free policy seems simple, its power cannot be underestimated. Since the implementation of this policy, not only the domestic tourism and economy have been significantly boosted, but even the content on TikTok, a popular social platform in the world, has changed significantly. This kind of lens makes people wonder how many countries have carefully thought out their strategic considerations behind this policy.
First of all, let's review the specific content of this policy. The so-called 144-hour transit visa-free policy is to allow citizens of some European and American countries to enjoy visa-free entry for up to 144 hours when transiting China. This means that they can stay in China for six days without complicated visa procedures, and only need air tickets and valid documents. This convenient policy undoubtedly provides great attraction for those tourists who are used to traveling freely and like to explore different cultures.
At the initial stage of implementation, many people in the industry were skeptical about the prospect of this policy. However, in just a few months, the remarkable effect brought by this policy has already appeared. Through a series of data and facts, we can clearly see the multi-faceted impact of this policy.
According to the data of china tourism academy, since the implementation of the policy, the stay time of European and American tourists in China has been significantly extended, and the average stay time has increased from 2.3 days to 4.1 days. This not only means more accommodation and consumption, but also means more cultural exchanges and deeper understanding. Take Beijing and Shanghai as examples, the number of tourists in these two international cities has soared, and the occupancy rate has increased by more than 15%. What followed was the comprehensive income of hotels, restaurants, retail and other industries.
More notably, this policy has also promoted the prosperity of China content on social media. This can be seen from the changes in TikTok. Many foreign netizens shared what they saw and heard in China on the short video platform, from scenic spots to authentic food, from history and culture to modern science and technology. Such sharing not only increases China's international visibility, but also helps to break some stereotypes and enhance mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign people.
However, is there a deeper strategic consideration behind this policy? The introduction of a policy is often not only the superficial economic and tourism benefits, but also contains the layout and planning at the national level. In recent years, Sino-US and China-EU relations are complicated and changeable. As a global power, China's every move on the international stage is worth pondering.
On the one hand, this transit visa-free policy is an important measure for China to enhance its international image and promote international exchanges. By attracting more foreign tourists, China not only shows its open attitude, but also strengthens non-governmental exchanges with other countries in the world. On the other hand, it is also a strategic move for China to gain more shares in the international tourism market. Facing the fierce competition of global tourism, China hopes to attract more international tourists through more friendly tourism policies, so as to occupy more advantages in the global tourism market.
Of course, the implementation of the policy needs multi-party cooperation and further optimization. In the specific operation process, we also need to pay attention to the prevention and control of security risks to ensure national security and social stability. At the same time, it is also necessary to further optimize tourism services and improve tourists' satisfaction and sense of belonging. After all, if a friendly tourism policy is not supported by quality services, it will be difficult to attract tourists for a long time.
In the policy design at the national level, the visa-free policy is undoubtedly an exciting innovation. It is not only a breakthrough in the economic field, but also a true portrayal of the country's open and inclusive attitude. In the future, we also expect more similar policies to pave the way for exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries in the world, bringing them closer and deeper.
The successful implementation of the 144-hour transit visa-free policy is not only a symbol of national strength, but also a new chapter in the process of globalization. Facing the future, we have reason to believe that China will further enhance its international influence and promote global cooperation and development through more such policies and measures.
