China's Golden Week Sparks Tourism and Spending Boom.
TL;DR
China's national "golden week" holiday saw record numbers of visitors to tourist destinations, with an online ticket booking platform reporting a 500% increase in orders compared to the 2019 May Day holidays. This surge in spending comes after years of Covid-19 restrictions, as millions of Chinese citizens embrace the chance to travel and shop.
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