China is experiencing a nationwide travel rush on Wednesday, the first day of the National Day holiday.
Railways across the country are expected to transport 23 million passengers on the day, with 2,106 additional passenger trains scheduled to run.
A total of 18.463 million passenger trips was recorded by the railway system on Tuesday, with operations proceeding safely, smoothly and orderly.
Official data also shows a significant increase in long-distance travel across provinces and regions via highways.
Traffic volume on China's highway network is expected to reach its peak on Wednesday, approaching or reaching 70 million vehicles - approximately 2.1 times the usual daily average.
The civil aviation sector is projected to handle 19,682 flights on Wednesday, representing a 3.97 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Water transport nationwide is expected to carry over 1.17 million passengers on the day.
The ongoing holiday for China's National Day (Oct. 1) and Mid-Autumn Festival (Oct. 6 this year) will last for eight days.
China embraces travel rush on 1st day of National Day holiday
China embraces travel rush on 1st day of National Day holiday
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, said his spokesman.
"The secretary-general considers this a step in the right direction. The United Nations’ position remains clear: we need the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz to be respected by all parties," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN secretary-general, in a statement.
"The secretary-general remains fully supportive of the diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful path forward out of the current conflict in the Middle East. He also hopes that, together with the ceasefire, this measure will contribute to creating confidence between the parties and strengthen the ongoing dialogue facilitated by Pakistan," said the statement.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday declared that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the Strait of Hormuz is now declared completely open to commercial vessels during the remainder of the ceasefire.
UN chief welcomes Iran's re-opening of Hormuz Strait for commercial ships
