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Ecuador: Severe Rainfall Submerges Durán and Guayaquil

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Durán, Guayaquil, and Milagro, with storm warnings in effect through February 25. Today, INAMHI forecasts continued rain across the coast, including Santa Rosa, where a river has already burst its banks. In Durán, neighborhoods like El Recreo are submerged, with water entering homes and halting business. The municipality reported a staggering 144 mm of rain—a month's worth in one day.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gather behind a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Ali Muhammad Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, stands in front of anti-riot police officers outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Ali Muhammad Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, stands in front of anti-riot police officers outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters gather outside Adiala Jail, one of them holding a framed portrait of Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters gather outside Adiala Jail, one of them holding a framed portrait of Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers prevent protesters from moving toward Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

A woman holds a framed portrait of Imran Khan as she stands among protesters during a demonstration outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters chant slogans as they gather outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Reims

FRANCE. MARNE (51) REIMS. ART DECO LOBBY (144 AVENUE PAUL VAILLANT-COUTURIER) Photo by Pascal Stritt/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 4 - Alberobello-Lecce

Gianmarco Garofoli (ITA, 144 - Team Soudal Quick Step) during Stage 4 - Alberobello-Lecce, Giro d'Italia race in Lecce, Italy, May 13 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 4 - Alberobello-Lecce

Gianmarco Garofoli (ITA, 144 - Team Soudal Quick Step) during Stage 4 - Alberobello-Lecce, Giro d'Italia race in Lecce, Italy, May 13 2025

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese rescuers arrive at the Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. A rescue team from southwest China's Yunnan Province arrived at Yangon, Myanmar, early Saturday after a massive earthquake jolted the Southeast Asian country on Friday. At least 144 people were killed and 732 injured in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country on Friday. Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, called for assistance from the international community, according to local reports. Photo by Haymhan Aung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese rescuers arrive at the Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. A rescue team from southwest China's Yunnan Province arrived at Yangon, Myanmar, early Saturday after a massive earthquake jolted the Southeast Asian country on Friday. At least 144 people were killed and 732 injured in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country on Friday. Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, called for assistance from the international community, according to local reports. Photo by Haymhan Aung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese rescuers arrive at the Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. A rescue team from southwest China's Yunnan Province arrived at Yangon, Myanmar, early Saturday after a massive earthquake jolted the Southeast Asian country on Friday. At least 144 people were killed and 732 injured in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country on Friday. Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, called for assistance from the international community, according to local reports. Photo by Haymhan Aung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese rescuers arrive at the Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. A rescue team from southwest China's Yunnan Province arrived at Yangon, Myanmar, early Saturday after a massive earthquake jolted the Southeast Asian country on Friday. At least 144 people were killed and 732 injured in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country on Friday. Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, called for assistance from the international community, according to local reports. Photo by Haymhan Aung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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- Formula 1 - Formula 1 - Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2024 - Practice 1 and Practice 2

Monza- F1 Italy Grand Prix Formula 1 Monza Practrice Day 1 144 Lewis Hamilton Team Mercedes-AMG F1

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beijing Customs staff conduct security inspection on the luggage of foreign travelers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers from Russia pass through customs in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 17, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers walk past a fruit stand in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 17, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beijing Customs staff conduct security inspection on the luggage of foreign travelers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign travelers exchange currency at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of Beijing Customs (L) conducts security inspection on the luggage of foreign travelers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A police officer answers questions about visa-free entry permits for foreign passengers at the border check section of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Xin)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists take a tour with their guide at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign passengers wait to go through the formalities at the border check section of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Xin)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign passengers enter the border check section of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Xin)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists pose for a photo on Qianmen Street in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists take a tour on Wangfujing Street in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from Italy practice Tai Chi at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A police officer assists an American tourist fill out an entry registration card at the border check section of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Xin)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)