In a factory building in Tianjin's Jinghai district, a junk car undergoes precise disassembly and materials purification on the production line.
In the first half of this year, China recorded 13.64 million visa-free visits by foreign tourists, a 53.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This reflects efforts to improve the travel experience, including updates to departure tax refund policies.
"Long live the motherland" is the favorite phrase of Xu Jirong, the last surviving veteran in Jinghai district, Tianjin, of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).
Tianjin's vibrancy mirrors China's nighttime economy boom, with regions including Jiangsu, Sichuan and Chongqing enhancing offerings. "Nighttime cultural consumption has entered regional development strategies," said Dai Bin, head of the China Tourism Academy.
Amirhamza Temurzoda, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Tajikistan, is working to turn a vision into reality: building a company that boosts trade between his homeland and China. Currently studying at Tianjin University, Temurzoda sees his path as not only personal but one deeply tied to his hometown's economic future.
A new sightseeing train linking Beijing and Hebei province has been launched, offering travelers a novel way to explore the region while boosting local tourism.
