BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new five-year tourism development plan, signaling the country's expanding efforts to draw overseas visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and deepen international exchanges.

Tourists from Spain take a selfie at Yuyuan Garden Mall in Shanghai, east China, July 21, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua)

The plan, approved by the State Council, targets inbound tourism spending of more than 150 billion U.S. dollars annually by 2030, while calling for higher-quality tourism services and a stronger global presence for China's tourism industry.