High‑speed cross‑border routes boost international travel on Chinese rail

Cross‑border high‑speed services have contributed significantly to the growth in international rail travel. The Guangzhou‑Shenzhen‑Hong Kong high‑speed line carried 2.0049 million passengers, a year‑on‑year increase of 11.5 percent.

Meanwhile, the China‑Laos railway transported 214,000 foreign travelers, marking a 38.2 percent jump over the same period last year. These figures reflect the rising demand for seamless regional connectivity.

The surge aligns with China’s visa‑free transit policy, which has made rail an attractive option for tourists and business travelers moving between neighboring countries.