-- Beijing saw a 13% year-over-year rise to over 7 million border crossings as of April 26, reflecting China's expanding visa-free access.
Foreign entries exceeded 2.3 million by Sunday, jumping 34% from the previous year. About 828,000 foreign arrivals, comprising over 70% of all entrants, entered visa-free or via temporary permits, according to the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection.
China's visa-free access now covers 50 countries unilaterally and offers 240-hour transit waivers for 55 nations.