17 days early, over 3 million people. Shanghai Pudong Airport border crossing sets a new record for inbound and outbound foreign personnel.

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As of April 7th, Shanghai Pudong International Airport has welcomed over 3 million inbound and outbound foreign travelers this year, a 24% increase year-on-year. Among them, 60% are tourists visiting China, mainly from South Korea, Japan, Russia, and other countries.

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2026-04-09 02:25:02

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People’s Finance News, April 7 — As of April 7, the Shanghai Airport Immigration Inspection Station has cleared more than 3 million inbound and outbound foreign nationals at Pudong International Airport this year, an increase of 24%. This is the largest air port of entry in the country, and it reached this figure 17 days earlier than last year. According to statistics, among the 3 million passenger trips, foreign visitors coming to China for tourism and sightseeing account for the highest share, at 60%. Business exchanges account for nearly 20%. In addition, cultural exchanges, studying and further education, and visiting family and friends also make up a diversified range of reasons for entry. From the perspective of foreign source countries, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Thailand, and the United States are the top five. East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe and the Americas together form the main force driving arrivals. (CCTV News)

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