During a press conference on July 5, the National Immigration Administration (NIA)'s press spokesperson reported that in the first half of 2024, a total of 14,635,000 foreign nationals entered China through ports across the country, reflecting a 152.7-percent year-on-year increase. Among these foreign nationals, 8,542,000 entered China in a visa-free way, constituting 58 percent of the total figure and marking a year-on-year growth by 190.1 percent. NIA forecasts a further rise in the number of the foreign nationals entering China throughout the second half of the year.