In 2024, the total revenue from tourism in China amounted to roughly *** trillion yuan. 2020, 2021, and 2022 revenues were estimated to be nearly completely generated by domestic tourism, as strict travel restrictions led to a halt in inbound tourism since February 2020. China in the global tourism industry The global tourism industry had contributed around ten billion U.S. dollars annually to the GDP worldwide over the recent years. The term tourism in this context includes travel for recreation, leisure, business or other purposes. As an interlinked industry, tourism has an impact on several other industries such as retail, accommodation, and transportation. In the past few years, China has been the world’s largest travel and tourism economy, with a global market share surpassing the United States. Tourism in China With rising standards of living, the tourism industry in China experienced a substantial growth spur over the last decade. The Chinese tourism industry reported a **** percent increase in revenue to around *** trillion yuan in 2019, right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Being the fourth largest country in the world by land area, China provides a wide range of natural, historical and cultural sites. China’s tourism industry consists of domestic and international tourism. Around *** billion domestic trips were made in 2024. The number of foreign tourists visiting China that year ranged at only around *** million.The coronavirus pandemic had a strong effect on tourism in China. While only few foreign passengers were allowed to enter the country, the number of domestic travelers has also dropped more than half in 2020 and started slowly increasing again in 2021. In early 2023, after almost three years of closed borders, China finally reopened the country for international travel.

Cambodia’s economic recovery solidified in 2022 with real growth accelerating to 5.2 percent. After shifting to “living with COVID-19” in late 2021, the economy is firmly on a path to recovery and has now returned to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory. Initially led by the strong performance of export-oriented manufacturing, growth drivers are rotating to the services and agriculture sectors. Driven by pent-up consumer demand, the overall contribution of the services sector to economic growth is returning to the 2019 levels. Underpinned by the complete removal of COVID-19-related mobility restrictions and China’s recent reopening, international arrivals have picked up, reaching 830,000 during the first two months of 2023, approaching pre-pandemic levels.

The China Rice Industry size was valued at USD 6.9 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 7.1 Million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.70 % during the forecast periods. Key factors driving this growth include the benefits of hybrid seeds, government initiatives, rising food security concerns, and technological advancements. Hybrid seeds offer higher yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and improved nutritional content. The Chinese government has also implemented initiatives to promote rice production, such as subsidies and technical assistance. Rising food security concerns have led to increased demand for rice, while technological advancements have improved production efficiency. Major players in the hybrid rice seed market include Yuan Longping Hi-Tech Agriculture, Hangzhou Wufeng Hi-Tech Seeds, and Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group. Recent developments include: March 2022: Prices of rice exported from Vietnam rose as trade routes to China reopened, with some traders betting on additional demand from buyers looking for alternate sources due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis., January 2020: A trade agreement was signed by China and the United States, where China agreed to establish a 5,320,000 metric ton tariff-rate quota for rice. This gives the US rice farmers access to the Chinese market, and it is predicted that in the future, US rice exports to China will total USD 300 million annually.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Consumption of Cashew Nuts in the Country, Favorable Government Initiatives. Potential restraints include: Hazardous Climatic Condition Hinders Cashew Production, Stringent Regulations Related to Food Quality Standards. Notable trends are: Various Measures are adopted to enhance the Rice Production.

ObjectiveTo describe the trends in the incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) before, during, and after China’s Coronavirus Disease (COVID) control policies, and to interpret the influence on HFMD incidence at different control stages in Zhejiang Province.MethodsWe collected data on HFMD cases in Zhejiang between 2014 and 2023. We compared the constituent ratios of cases at different COVID control stages by sex, age, child groups, and pathogens and weekly seasonal indices to observe seasonal variations in the incidence of HFMD. An interrupted time-series segmented regression analysis was applied to estimate the influence on HFMD incidence at different control stages. Stratified and sensitivity analyses were conducted to validate the findings.ResultsA considerable proportion of cases occurred among children living separately. The proportions of children in kindergartens or nurseries and children aged 2–4 years were relatively low at the strict control stage compared to the other three stages. Enteroviruses other than enterovirus 71 and coxsackie virus A16 were the dominant HFMD pathogens, and the proportion showed an increasing trend. The usual spring–summer peak in HMFD incidence did not occur in 2020, and the periodicity of the biennial peak was disrupted for a year. The summer peak in 2023 was higher than that in the other years, and was delayed by 3 weeks. The trend changes in weekly HFMD cases during the strict control and regular control stages were − 15% (IRR: 0.85, 95% CI: 0.81–0.89) and 17% (IRR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.12–1.23), respectively. However, the change was not statistically significant during the reopening stage (IRR: 1.41, 95% CI: 0.34–5.88). The expected number of cases increased by 1.12 times (95% CI: 243.17, 53.45%) during the reopening stage compared to what would have occurred if the zero-COVID policy had continued in 2023.ConclusionNon-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) for COVID-19 control can mitigate HFMD. However, after the dynamic zero-COVID policy ended, the HFMD incidence returned to historical levels. Strict NPIs such as traffic restrictions and kindergarten closures cannot be sustained long-term. NPIs such as improving personal hygiene for routine prevention are highly recommended.

BackgroundFollowing China’s post-COVID-19 reopening strategy, intermittent small-scale outbreaks of respiratory pathogen infections have been observed in the Beijing region. This single-center study aims to characterize the epidemiological features and co-detection patterns of respiratory pathogens in Beijing, providing a scientific basis for the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of 19,535 patients undergoing SARS-CoV-2 testing and 12,372 patients screened for six respiratory pathogens, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human rhinovirus (HRV), influenza A virus (IAV), adenovirus (ADV), and influenza B virus (IBV) at Peking University People’s Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024. Epidemiological data were systematically collected and analyzed.ResultsSARS-CoV-2 positivity rate maintained above 3% throughout the observation period. IAV demonstrated distinct seasonal peaks in March 2023 (41.9%, 52/124), November–December 2023 (24.5%, 119/485 to 21.9%, 208/950), and December 2024 (25.4%, 289/1136). Poly-epidemics of multiple pathogens emerged between October 2023 and April 2024. Pediatric populations showed highest prevalence of MP (21.4%, 158/740), co-detection (15%, 111/740) and ADV (12.7%, 94/740), while adults predominantly exhibited SARS-CoV-2 (35.1%, 674/1920), RSV (15.8%, 304/1920) and IAV (12.3%, 236/1920). Among 324 co-detection cases, MP (130 cases), HRV (117 cases), and IAV (111 cases) were most frequently involved, with MP + HRV (36 cases), MP + IAV (31 cases), and HRV + IAV (23 cases) being the predominant pairwise combinations.ConclusionBeijing experienced alternating waves of respiratory pathogen epidemics and co-detections during 2023–2024. IAV maintained characteristic winter–spring seasonality, while MP emerged as the predominant pathogen in co-detection events. Distinct pathogen profiles between pediatric and adult populations underscore the necessity for continuous surveillance and age-specific prevention strategies for respiratory infections.

As of November 2024, the island of Phuket in Thailand welcomed approximately ******* visitors from Russia. Visitors from India accounted for the second-highest number of arrivals, with over ******. Other major groups of foreign arrivals were from China, Germany, and Australia. Phuket HKT The tourism industry in Phuket has been recovering since Thailand reopened its borders to tourists. There are increasing numbers of flights arriving on this island. The vast majority of arrivals at Phuket International Airport were international travelers in 2023. The number of international aircraft movements at HKT airport in 2023 was almost nearly on the pre-COVID level and saw a significant increase compared to the previous year. The total passenger traffic at Phuket International Airport, which flew with Thai Air Asia, amounted to over two million. Hotels in Phuket Tourists come from all around the world to experience Phuket’s cultural attractions, such as the Big Buddha and its temple, or old Phuket Town, as well as its stunning beaches. In 2023, the occupancy rate of hotels in Phuket, Thailand, grew significantly compared to the previous year. This was even higher than in 2019. This was certainly an improvement, as Thailand lifted travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the revenue per available room of hotels in Phuket, Thailand, increased significantly as well in 2023, amounting to more than three thousand Thai baht.

In 2024, there were approximately ** million tourist arrivals in Malaysia, an increase of around **** million tourists compared to the previous year. The country finally reopened its border in April 2022, after two years of travel restrictions which severely impacted the number of tourists coming to the country. The importance of tourism industry Tourism is an important economic sector in Malaysia, contributing around *** billion Malaysian ringgit to its GDP in 2019, before the pandemic hit. This sector also provided employment to about *** million Malaysian residents and earned Malaysia around ** billion Malaysian ringgit in tourism receipts in 2023. Tourism industry in recovery The COVID-19 pandemic had adversely affected the global tourism industry. As part of their efforts to prevent the spread of the virus, countries around the world introduced restrictions on inbound as well as outbound travel. Malaysia had been especially hard hit, as it imposed travel restrictions for inbound visitors from China, its second-largest inbound tourism market, as early as the end of January. Now the borders have been reopened, the country can expect a surge of Chinese tourists to help the industry recover to its pre-pandemic state.

BackgroundFollowing China’s post-COVID-19 reopening strategy, intermittent small-scale outbreaks of respiratory pathogen infections have been observed in the Beijing region. This single-center study aims to characterize the epidemiological features and co-detection patterns of respiratory pathogens in Beijing, providing a scientific basis for the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of 19,535 patients undergoing SARS-CoV-2 testing and 12,372 patients screened for six respiratory pathogens, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human rhinovirus (HRV), influenza A virus (IAV), adenovirus (ADV), and influenza B virus (IBV) at Peking University People’s Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024. Epidemiological data were systematically collected and analyzed.ResultsSARS-CoV-2 positivity rate maintained above 3% throughout the observation period. IAV demonstrated distinct seasonal peaks in March 2023 (41.9%, 52/124), November–December 2023 (24.5%, 119/485 to 21.9%, 208/950), and December 2024 (25.4%, 289/1136). Poly-epidemics of multiple pathogens emerged between October 2023 and April 2024. Pediatric populations showed highest prevalence of MP (21.4%, 158/740), co-detection (15%, 111/740) and ADV (12.7%, 94/740), while adults predominantly exhibited SARS-CoV-2 (35.1%, 674/1920), RSV (15.8%, 304/1920) and IAV (12.3%, 236/1920). Among 324 co-detection cases, MP (130 cases), HRV (117 cases), and IAV (111 cases) were most frequently involved, with MP + HRV (36 cases), MP + IAV (31 cases), and HRV + IAV (23 cases) being the predominant pairwise combinations.ConclusionBeijing experienced alternating waves of respiratory pathogen epidemics and co-detections during 2023–2024. IAV maintained characteristic winter–spring seasonality, while MP emerged as the predominant pathogen in co-detection events. Distinct pathogen profiles between pediatric and adult populations underscore the necessity for continuous surveillance and age-specific prevention strategies for respiratory infections.

BackgroundFollowing China’s post-COVID-19 reopening strategy, intermittent small-scale outbreaks of respiratory pathogen infections have been observed in the Beijing region. This single-center study aims to characterize the epidemiological features and co-detection patterns of respiratory pathogens in Beijing, providing a scientific basis for the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of 19,535 patients undergoing SARS-CoV-2 testing and 12,372 patients screened for six respiratory pathogens, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human rhinovirus (HRV), influenza A virus (IAV), adenovirus (ADV), and influenza B virus (IBV) at Peking University People’s Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024. Epidemiological data were systematically collected and analyzed.ResultsSARS-CoV-2 positivity rate maintained above 3% throughout the observation period. IAV demonstrated distinct seasonal peaks in March 2023 (41.9%, 52/124), November–December 2023 (24.5%, 119/485 to 21.9%, 208/950), and December 2024 (25.4%, 289/1136). Poly-epidemics of multiple pathogens emerged between October 2023 and April 2024. Pediatric populations showed highest prevalence of MP (21.4%, 158/740), co-detection (15%, 111/740) and ADV (12.7%, 94/740), while adults predominantly exhibited SARS-CoV-2 (35.1%, 674/1920), RSV (15.8%, 304/1920) and IAV (12.3%, 236/1920). Among 324 co-detection cases, MP (130 cases), HRV (117 cases), and IAV (111 cases) were most frequently involved, with MP + HRV (36 cases), MP + IAV (31 cases), and HRV + IAV (23 cases) being the predominant pairwise combinations.ConclusionBeijing experienced alternating waves of respiratory pathogen epidemics and co-detections during 2023–2024. IAV maintained characteristic winter–spring seasonality, while MP emerged as the predominant pathogen in co-detection events. Distinct pathogen profiles between pediatric and adult populations underscore the necessity for continuous surveillance and age-specific prevention strategies for respiratory infections.