Border port in China's Xinjiang sees surge in passenger flow during May Day holiday

STORY: Border port in China's Xinjiang sees surge in passenger flow during May Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Horgos Highway Port Joint Inspection Hall 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG SIRUI, Chinese tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YELASSAI MAKSAT, Kazakhstani tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE SIQI, Tour guide STORYLINE: During the ongoing May Day holiday, Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang experienced a significant increase in cross-border passenger traffic. Duty officers at the checkpoint efficiently carried out inspections, ensuring a seamless and pleasant start to the passengers' holiday journeys. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG SIRUI, Chinese tourist "It's the May Day holiday now. Usually, my holidays are pretty short, so I figured I'd make the most of this one and head out for a quick visit. Traveling is super convenient; for Kazakhstan, there's a 30-day visa-free period. That