The State Information Office held a series of press conferences on the theme of the “Start and Start 'Fifteen Five-Year Five'” series. At the press conference, a relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism explained that China has become the largest source of international tourists and the main destination. In 2025, the number of inbound tourists reached 154 million, an increase of 17.1% over the previous year; the number of outbound tourists from mainland residents reached 148 million, an increase of 20.8% over the previous year. In the next step, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, together with relevant departments, will continue to improve the inbound tourism service system, improve the level of facilitation of visas, payments, tax refunds, tours, accommodation, transportation, etc., launch more inbound tourism products that blend tradition and modernity, and further develop “Hello! Overseas promotion of the “China” national tourism image makes it more convenient for visitors to China, more comfortable to stay, more memorable, and experience the development vitality of contemporary China up close. At the same time, we attach great importance to the safety and protection of the rights and interests of outbound tourists, continue to provide risk warnings and reminders for outbound tourist destinations, and cooperate with relevant departments to do a good job of consular protection.

The State Information Office held a series of press conferences on the theme of the “Start and Start 'Fifteen Five-Year Five'” series. At the press conference, a relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism explained that China has become the largest source of international tourists and the main destination. In 2025, the number of inbound tourists reached 154 million, an increase of 17.1% over the previous year; the number of outbound tourists from mainland residents reached 148 million, an increase of 20.8% over the previous year. In the next step, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, together with relevant departments, will continue to improve the inbound tourism service system, improve the level of facilitation of visas, payments, tax refunds, tours, accommodation, transportation, etc., launch more inbound tourism products that blend tradition and modernity, and further develop “Hello! Overseas promotion of the “China” national tourism image makes it more convenient for visitors to China, more comfortable to stay, more memorable, and experience the development vitality of contemporary China up close. At the same time, we attach great importance to the safety and protection of the rights and interests of outbound tourists, continue to provide risk warnings and reminders for outbound tourist destinations, and cooperate with relevant departments to do a good job of consular protection.