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Opinion / Commentary
Smoother entry and exit
(China Daily)
Updated: 2007-09-19 07:22
With a set of new measures being implemented starting next month, China
is expected to provide more simplified procedures and better service to
both domestic and overseas travelers exiting or arriving at its doorstep.
The Ministry of Public Security revealed its basket of new measures for
all ports of entry and exit yesterday, underlining an important step to
improve immigration service and facilitate smoother passenger flow.
Given that the country is now making preparations for the 2008 Beijing
Olympic Games, smoother entrance and clearance at port of entry shows the
country's resolve to offer first-grade services to participants and
tourists to the Games.
As most measures bear the clear mark of international practice, it also
shows China is learning from world good experience.
Unified procedures and facilities at international airports are certainly
good news to foreigners who want a hassle-free trip to China.
To citizens at home, who are making increasingly more overseas tours
recent years, the applications will help them familiarize themselves with
international practices and make their travel more convenient.
Ever since the country adopted its reform and opening up policy in the
late 1970s, continuous efforts have been made to streamline customs
procedures and deregulate rules on citizens wishing to make overseas
trips.
Meanwhile, with the Chinese economy continuing to achieve high growth and
the national strength becoming stronger, China has now become an
attractive destination for both business and tourism.
Bringing its immigration service to international standards will
contribute to maintaining a good image of the country in the
international arena, and keep this momentum going as well.
Official statistics indicate about 16 million Chinese traveled overseas
in the first five months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 14
percent. The figure is expected to reach an unprecedented 37.4 million
this year. The majority of the overseas-bound Chinese travelers were on
non-business trips.
(China Daily 09/19/2007 page10)
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