Kunming, in China's Yunnan Province, reports a 352% surge in travelers following a new visa exemption policy for six countries. Over 15,000 visitors enjoyed visa-free entry, mainly from Malaysia.
"As some media describe it, China is an advanced, very beautiful, and highly civilized country." A Tunisian journalist who has visited China several times recalls his impressions of the country.
The opening-up of China and the huge success of Chinese development offer a great opportunity for the world economy and also for European companies, said a German economist.
Trade between China and Vietnam has continued to heat up since the RCEP took effect two years ago, with a total of 382 cross-border freight trains launched from China's Guangxi to Vietnam.
"I hope there will be more such activities in the future." A just-concluded fair, co-hosted by counties from China and Vietnam, was applauded by businessmen from both countries.
With the rapid development of the e-commerce economy, more and more foreign expats in China's Haikou are engaging in live-streaming to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
An American entrepreneur who opened his own business in China's Hainan has been attracted by the favorable business environment, and remains optimistic about the future of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
"The fashion business production in China is really efficient," said a Turkish entrepreneur in the fashion industry who has been delving into the Chinese market for more than 20 years.
Wine, a signature product of Georgia, has become an increasingly popular drink choice on Chinese people's dining tables in recent years.
"BRI is so important, and therefore allows more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities that exist in the world," Ivan Zyuulu, Zambian Ambassador to China, said during an interview with the Belt and Road Portal.
"Every time when I meet a new piece of Chinese culture, I'm always impressed." A former Croatian actress living in China's Xi'an said Chinese culture has given her a lot of inspiration.
The operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) deepens the friendship between the people of Indonesia and China, said Garibaldi Thohir, chairman of the China Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.