In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, a Chinese diplomat emphasized the importance of enhancing tourism exchanges between the Chinese mainland and the United States during a recent symposium. Jing Quan, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, highlighted the mutual benefits of expanding cultural and people-to-people interactions.
Speaking at the China-U.S. Tourism Symposium on February 29, Jing stressed the need for both nations to actively implement the consensus reached during their San Francisco summit. He outlined the Chinese mainland’s recent efforts to simplify visa applications for foreign travelers and facilitate foreign payments within China. These measures aim to make travel between the two countries more accessible and convenient.
Further supporting these initiatives, Jing announced that the number of direct flights between the two countries will increase to 100 per week by the end of March, enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism growth.
The symposium, attended by over 40 participants from China and the U.S., focused on addressing the current challenges hindering mutual tourism. The Chinese mainland and U.S. representatives engaged in in-depth discussions to explore solutions for recovering bilateral tourism to pre-pandemic levels.
Gao Zheng, director-general of the Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, presented China’s vision for future tourism cooperation and outlined the preparations for the 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit. The event fostered a collaborative environment where participants brainstormed ideas and explored prospects for continued tourism growth.
These collective efforts signal a strong commitment from both the Chinese mainland and the United States to revive and enhance their tourism sectors, fostering deeper cultural and economic ties.
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