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VOL. I·NO. 01
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
  1. 001Channel News AsiaOCT · 09English

    China Golden Week spending per trip hits four-year low amid overseas travel jump

    China's Golden Week holiday saw domestic spending per trip fall 1.9% to a four-year low of 893.92 yuan, with weakened hotel revenues and cinema box office down 36.6% year-over-year. However, outbound overseas travel surged, with visa applications more than doubling as consumers showed selective spending patterns and preference for international destinations.