China border crossings rise 6.3% during Spring Festival
Border inspection authorities facilitated the entry and exit of 14.37 million people, a 6.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to immigration agency data. Of these, 7.67 million mainland residents crossed the border, up 5% from last year; 5.74 million residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, up 5.6%; and 958,000 foreigners, up 22.9%. A total of 525,000 transportation vehicles (planes, ships, trains, and vehicles) were inspected, an increase of 14.4% from last year.