Beijing Daxing airport records 10M border crossings

Beijing Daxing International Airport celebrated its 10 millionth border crossing Tuesday morning, nearly six years after beginning international operations in October 2019.

The milestone reflects China's expanded visa policies for foreign visitors, Beijing's growing role as an international travel hub and the airport's optimized flight schedules, officials said.

More than 2.2 million foreign travelers have passed through the airport since international operations began, with over 560,000 using visa-free and temporary entry policies. The airport has processed over 3.12 million border crossings this year alone.

Foreign travelers increased from 21% of crossings in January to 28% in June, reflecting growing international travel demand.

Aziza from Kazakhstan became the 10 millionth passenger, receiving a commemorative teddy bear from border officials.

"I'm so lucky! My family and I are on vacation in China, and the visa-free policy is super convenient. I can't wait to start this journey!" she said.