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China boosts May Day tourism

04/05/2026

02:42

Starting on 1 May, people across China have officially entered a five-day public holiday for International Workers' Day. As one of the longest breaks of the year, coinciding with peak travel season, authorities have rolled out a range of measures to stimulate tourism and consumer spending, aimed at boosting domestic demand and supporting economic growth.

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