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China reports surge in payment by overseas individuals during May Day holiday

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China has reported a surge in overseas visitor payments during the May Day holiday, with transactions up 45 percent and value up 36 percent. Visa-free arrivals rose 14.7 percent, helping drive over 1.2 million foreign border crossings.

China has reported a surge in overseas visitor payments during the May Day holiday, with transactions up 45 percent and value up 36 percent. Visa-free arrivals rose 14.7 percent, helping drive over 1.2 million foreign border crossings.

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China has reported a surge in overseas visitor payments during the May Day holiday, with transactions up 45 percent and value up 36 percent. Visa-free arrivals rose 14.7 percent, helping drive over 1.2 million foreign border crossings.

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