'China Cool' appeals to international tourists in more ways than one

A foreign tourist takes photos at Shibanjie ancient street tourism area in Duyun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 25, 2026. Thanks to the visa-free entry policies, China has witnessed an increasing number of foreign tourists visiting China this summer. According to the official data, 77.7 percent of foreign visitors entering China in the first half of the year enjoyed visa-free entry policies. (Photo by Xiao Wei/Xinhua)