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Indonesia: Red carpet ready for Chinese tourists!

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Since China has recently continuously optimized and adjusted its epidemic prevention policies and orderly resumed outbound tourism for citizens, many Southeast Asian countries have successively joined the ranks of "grabbing customers". In Indonesia, where tourism is developed, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno "shouted" that Indonesia "has prepared the red carpet for Chinese tourists". Local tourism associations and practitioners are also warmly looking forward to the arrival of Chinese friends.

"Chinese tourists, welcome to Indonesia!" Uno said at a regular press conference held in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, a few days ago.

Uno recently told Xinhua News Agency that the new crown epidemic has hit Indonesia's tourism industry, affecting nearly 1 million jobs. Before the pandemic, China was a major source of tourists from outside Indonesia. According to Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics, 2.07 million Chinese tourists visited Indonesia in 2019. Chinese tourists are important for Indonesia's tourism revival, and the increasing number of flights between China and Indonesia is particularly positive news for Indonesia's tourism industry.

Indonesia: Red carpet ready for Chinese tourists!

People watch New Year's fireworks in Bali, Indonesia, December 31, 2022. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Bissin Rasi)

The Indonesian resort of Bali is popular with Chinese tourists. Azriel Azahari, president of the Indonesian Tourism Intellectuals Association, said that tourism is Bali's main economic activity, and he hopes that Chinese tourists will come as soon as possible, "which is conducive to stimulating the development of tourism in Indonesia, especially Bali."

"There used to be a lot of Chinese tourists here. We hope that Chinese tourists will come back, which will revive Bali's tourism industry. Bali coach driver Ketut Merta said.

Indonesia: Red carpet ready for Chinese tourists!

This is the New Year's fireworks taken over Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand on January 1, 2023. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Lahen)

In the face of the Chinese market, many Southeast Asian countries are eager and sincere. Dignitaries and officials have "spoken" for their tourism industry and issued "invitation letters" to Chinese tourists. Philippine President Marcos recently issued an invitation to Chinese tourists to return to the Philippines to enjoy the natural scenery and cultural customs of this tropical island country. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Chinese tourists are welcome to travel to Cambodia and revitalize the country's economy and tourism, Cambodia will not take entry epidemic prevention restrictions against China, and hopes to receive 2 million Chinese tourists this year.

On the afternoon of January 9, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Anutin, Minister of Tourism and Sports Pupa, Minister of Transport Sasayan and other officials went to the airport to welcome the first batch of Chinese passengers arriving in Thailand after the adjustment of epidemic prevention policies. Prepared flowers, souvenirs, cordial smiling faces and greetings, banners reading "Chinese and Thai family", the atmosphere was warm. Thai Finance Minister Aklong Denbidaya said a few days ago that although the world economy is facing downward pressure, positive factors such as the return of Chinese tourists are expected to promote Thailand to achieve its economic growth target of 3.8% this year.

Indonesia: Red carpet ready for Chinese tourists!

Thai officials welcome passengers aboard Xiamen Airlines MF833 at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Sano Bagan province, on the eastern outskirts of the capital, Bangkok, Jan. 9. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Lahen)

Singapore's Minister of Health, Ong Ye Kung, said a few days ago, "China's opening up is great news, we have been waiting for a long time, and the two countries can resume rich and substantive people-to-people exchanges." ”

In response to the recent measures introduced by many countries to welcome Chinese tourists, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on the 11th that China will provide more convenience for tourists to travel to these countries, and will continue to optimize and adjust relevant measures, and work with all parties to ensure safe, smooth and orderly exchanges between Chinese and foreign personnel, and contribute to international solidarity against the epidemic and world economic recovery.

He said that friendliness naturally makes Chinese tourists feel warm, happy and at home, which has become one of the important factors for them to choose outbound travel destinations.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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