China records some 11.3 million cross-border trips during May Day holiday

China saw a total of 11.279 million cross-border trips during the five-day May Day holiday, which ended on Tuesday, according to official data released Wednesday.

Data from the National Immigration Administration showed that border authorities recorded an average of 2.256 million trips per day during the holiday, marking a 3.5 percent increase year on year compared with last year's May Day holiday.

The single-day peak for entry-exit crossings occurred on May 2, reaching 2.529 million trips.

Foreign nationals accounted for 1.255 million trips, up 12.5 percent year on year. Additionally, 436,000 international arrivals benefited from visa-free entry policies, marking a 14.7 percent increase comparing with last year.

A total of 531,000 aircraft, vessels, trains, and vehicles carrying people and goods were inspected, an increase of 16.6 percent compared with the same period last year.

China records some 11.3 million cross-border trips during May Day holiday

China's civil aviation market is projected to sustain robust long‑term growth, with Airbus forecasting demand for 8,830 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years, more than 20 percent of global demand.

Airbus, Europe's largest aircraft manufacturer, said surging household incomes and accelerated urbanization are driving airlines to expand their networks beyond major hubs into smaller cities, reshaping domestic travel patterns.

Per‑capita air trips in China are expected to rise from 0.5 to 1.4 annually, a sharp increase that reflects rising incomes and expanding airline networks. Yet the figure still trails mature aviation markets, pointing to vast untapped potential.

Industry executives stressed that despite global economic headwinds, China's aviation sector remains the most resilient growth engine for civil aviation worldwide, reinforcing its central role in shaping the industry's future.

China's aviation market to drive 20 pct of global aircraft demand: Airbus