# China–Vietnam relations

Lunar New Year Boom at China–Vietnam Borders Revives Cross‑Border Tourism and Local Economies

Cross‑border tourism between China and Vietnam has surged ahead of the Lunar New Year, with Guangxi ports reporting double‑digit growth in passenger flows. Policy easing, improved customs coordination and targeted local festivals are driving short‑haul trips that boost border city economies and expand people‑to‑people ties.