China Records 499 Million Border Crossings in Jan-Aug, Visa-Free Entries Rise
At the immigration management cooperation sub-forum of the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang) held in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, on 10 September, it was reported that in January-August 2026, border inspection authorities processed 499 million border crossings, up 8.7% year on year. This included 242 million mainland residents, 196 million Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents, and 61.287 million foreigners, up 10%, 8.9% and 19.5% respectively. Among inbound foreigners, 23.72 million entered visa-free, accounting for 77.6% and up 26.8% year on year. Authorities also inspected 28.148 million transport vehicles (aircraft, trains, ships, motor vehicles), up 15%. The National…
Impact and considerations
Border-crossing and visa-free entry data reflect continued growth in cross-border mobility, providing a quantitative basis for assessing corporate travel, inbound reception and port service demand.
Key points
- In January-August 2026, border inspection authorities processed 499 million border crossings, up 8.7% year on year.
- This included 242 million mainland residents, 196 million Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents, and 61.287 million foreigners, up 10%, 8.9% and 19.5% respectively.
- Among inbound foreigners, 23.72 million entered visa-free, accounting for 77.6% and up 26.8% year on year.
- Authorities inspected 28.148 million transport vehicles (aircraft, trains, ships, motor vehicles), up 15% year on year.
- The National Immigration Administration said it will continue to drive immigration policy innovation, optimize border inspection models and improve port clearance efficiency.
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- First source publication
- 11 Sept 2026, 08:00
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- 12 Sept 2026, 00:09
- Last updated
- 11 Sept 2026, 08:00
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