At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Foreign tourists visiting China is becoming increasingly popular and has sparked a wave of enthusiasm on global social media platforms. Multiple overseas social media data shows that "China Travel" has become a popular search term. What is the spokesperson's comment on this? "We are pleased to see that foreign tourists' recent visits to China have maintained a high level of popularity." Lin Jian said that according to data from the Chinese regulatory authorities, in the first half of this year, 14.635 million foreigners entered various ports across the country, a year-on-year increase of 152.7%. Among them, 8.542 million people entered through visa free entry, a year-on-year increase of 190.1%. With the continuous expansion of visa free "friend circles" and the optimization of convenient personnel travel measures, foreign tourists are becoming a reality. "Recently, we have also seen many videos taken by foreign tourists, showcasing the vibrant development of China through these 'immersive' 'casual shots'." Lin Jian said that in their shots, there are the brilliant lights at night in Beijing's Liangmahe, as well as the home cooked food on the streets of Shanghai, the "hardcore" drone delivery service in Shenzhen, and the high-tech Optics Valley air rail and unmanned taxis in "Cyber Wuhan". According to data, 86% of foreign tourists who have traveled to China believe that payment is more convenient, and scanning anytime and anywhere has become a new fashion for many foreign friends to experience in China. Lin Jian said that the Chinese regulatory authorities predict that the popularity of foreign visitors to China will continue to rise in the second half of this year. The popularity of "Chinese tourism" stems not only from China's unique charm, but also from the openness and inclusiveness of Chinese society and the warmth and friendliness of the people. It is also a fruitful result of China's continuous promotion of high-level opening-up to the outside world. "We will continue to embrace the world with an open attitude, bring new impetus to the world with our own new development, and make Sino foreign exchanges more dynamic and lively." He said. (Lai Xin She)