Over 16 million international visitors entered China visa-free in the first 8 months of the year, nearly two-thirds of all arrivals, highlighting the success of the country's aggressive tourism recovery strategy.

On his first trip to China, TikToker Khaby Lame, known for his wordless videos, said "nihao", tried challenging dishes, and helped promote the image of the nation of billions.

At these "prison" bars, patrons don orange jumpsuits, sign "confessions," receive criminal profiles, and are led to their "cells."