ONDANGWA, 26 January 2026 - Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 January 2026 – Junior female cyclist Delsia Janse van Vuuren while in action during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 25 January 2026 – Namibia’s endurance rider Drikus Coetzee, celebrating his win during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 26 January 2026 – Namibia’s endurance rider Drikus Coetzee while in action during round three of Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) 3 Döbra Loops. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Spanish tourist Jose Vicente Guerrero (R, front) and his son Ander Guerrero pose for a photo at West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 3, 2026. Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 million, official data showed. The National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday that international visitors made over 82 million crossings in total, marking a 26.4 percent year-on-year increase. Currently, China offers visa-free entry to citizens of 76 countries. Plus, travelers from 55 countries can take advantage of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy at 65 different entry points.  Beyond short-term visits, this openness is fostering a vibrant community of international residents. More scholars, students, and professionals are choosing to live and work in China, deepening people-to-people bonds. China, with much to be explored and a lot more to offer, continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai students from Suan Dusit University learn cabin safety management during an exchange activity at the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 8, 2026. Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 million, official data showed. The National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday that international visitors made over 82 million crossings in total, marking a 26.4 percent year-on-year increase. Currently, China offers visa-free entry to citizens of 76 countries. Plus, travelers from 55 countries can take advantage of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy at 65 different entry points.  Beyond short-term visits, this openness is fostering a vibrant community of international residents. More scholars, students, and professionals are choosing to live and work in China, deepening people-to-people bonds. China, with much to be explored and a lot more to offer, continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dutch tourists David (L, front) and Pim (R, front) pose for photos with Chinese tourists at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 7, 2026. Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 million, official data showed. The National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday that international visitors made over 82 million crossings in total, marking a 26.4 percent year-on-year increase. Currently, China offers visa-free entry to citizens of 76 countries. Plus, travelers from 55 countries can take advantage of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy at 65 different entry points.  Beyond short-term visits, this openness is fostering a vibrant community of international residents. More scholars, students, and professionals are choosing to live and work in China, deepening people-to-people bonds. China, with much to be explored and a lot more to offer, continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(260128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A police officer of the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection provides information to foreign tourists at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2026. Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 million, official data showed. The National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday that international visitors made over 82 million crossings in total, marking a 26.4 percent year-on-year increase. Currently, China offers visa-free entry to citizens of 76 countries. Plus, travelers from 55 countries can take advantage of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy at 65 different entry points.  Beyond short-term visits, this openness is fostering a vibrant community of international residents. More scholars, students, and professionals are choosing to live and work in China, deepening people-to-people bonds. China, with much to be explored and a lot more to offer, continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide. (Photo by Zu Guobao/Xinhua)