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Taiwan-China Tourism Rebounds, Still Lags Pre-Covid Levels

2/14/2026

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Taiwanese tourism to mainland China is recovering but remains below pre-Covid levels.
In 2025, about 3.24 million Taiwanese visited the mainland, up 17% from 2024 and 20% below 2019.
The slow recovery stems from cross-strait tensions, partial travel restrictions, and a shift toward Japan and South Korea.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has intensified rhetoric against Beijing and implemented security measures to address infiltration and espionage.

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Story summary

Taiwanese tourism to mainland China is recovering but remains below pre-Covid levels.
In 2025, about 3.24 million Taiwanese visited the mainland, up 17% from 2024 and 20% below 2019.
The slow recovery stems from cross-strait tensions, partial travel restrictions, and a shift toward Japan and South Korea.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has intensified rhetoric against Beijing and implemented security measures to address infiltration and espionage.