Beijing, May 24 -- China's optimized visa and tax refund policies have boosted inbound tourism, making "China Travel" a trending topic worldwide, officials stated.

Speaking on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Liu Jia, an official with the National Immigration Administration, highlighted that the updated visa-free policies have waived procedures and reduced time and financial burdens for foreign travelers, making it easier to visit China.

China has introduced a slew of policies to facilitate inbound travel since 2023. Major steps taken include expanding mutual visa exemptions, granting unilateral visa-free access, and extending visa-free entry stay for international vis...