China has recently seen a significant increase in personnel exchanges with other countries, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin on May 23, adding that China welcomes more international visitors to explore opportunities for vibrant and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Wang made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked to comment on the news that in the first quarter of this year, China saw more than 141 million entry and exit trips, marking a year-on-year increase of 117.8 percent.

Wang attributed the rise in personnel exchanges to the resumption of flights, the implementation of entry facilitation measures, and the increase in the number of countries with mutual visa exemptions. He highlighted China's efforts to make it easier for foreigners to visit, including visa optimization and visa-free entry for foreign tourist groups on cruise ships, and addressing issues like mobile payment difficulties for foreign travelers.

The facilitation for personnel exchanges between China and other countries has strongly promoted the recovery of global tourism and international economic and trade exchanges, and enhanced people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding among the people, Wang added.

"It is believed that the ties between China and the rest of the world will become ever closer in the future," Wang said, inviting more international friends to visit China, share stories of exchange, and discover more opportunities for cooperation.

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