China’s 2025 New Year celebrations kicked off with a bang, showcasing a thriving economy through record-breaking travel and consumer activity. 🌟 Data reveals a 13.7% spike in cross-border trips compared to last year, totaling over 1.8 million journeys during the holiday, with foreign visitors surging by 33.6%—a sign of growing global connectivity.
Tourism Takes Flight 🛫
Outbound tourism bookings jumped nearly 70% year-on-year, fueled by relaxed visa policies and pent-up wanderlust. Meanwhile, inbound tourism exploded, with orders from South Korea and Japan skyrocketing by 215% and 145%, respectively. Talk about a cultural exchange glow-up! 🌏
Big Screens, Bigger Bucks 🍿
Cinemas raked in over 3 billion yuan ($411 million), led by blockbusters like Sheep Without a Shepherd 3 and Honey Money Phony. Looks like movie nights are back in vogue—and so is China’s entertainment economy.
With travel and spending trends hitting new highs, 2025 is already shaping up to be a year of bold moves and brighter horizons. 🚀
