Economic Watch: Policy support fuels recovery of China's cruise economy

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- China's cruise economy is witnessing a steady recovery, bolstered by the visa-free policy for international tourists and the resurgence of the global cruise market.

In the first half of 2024, cruise ports in Shanghai handled over 90 international cruise voyages, recording more than 180 entries and exits, with over 840,000 passengers traveling through these ports.

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