Chinese border crossings rise nearly 8% in third quarter
Border checkpoints in China processed 192 million crossings in July through September 2026, up 7.9 percent from the same period last year, officials said Tuesday.
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What happened
Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026. That total was 7.9 percent higher than a year earlier, according to officials who spoke on Tuesday.
Why it matters
The reports give no further stakes. The figures are the reported measure of cross-border travel growth for the quarter.
Coverage
- Xinhua News | China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 (Xinhua)
- China records 7.9% growth in cross-border trips in Q3 (CGTN)
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