China Passenger traffic during the 40 days before and after the Lunar New Year is reduced by 50% compared to the same period last year. February 20 16:24

The Chinese government has revealed that the number of passengers during the 40 days before and after the Lunar New Year's Lunar New Year was reduced by about 50% compared to the same time last year due to the effects of the new coronavirus and other factors. did.

According to a report by the Chinese transportation authority, the number of passengers using railways and air services in the 40 days from last month to 18 this month was 1.48 billion, 50.3 times the same time last year. That is, the percentage has decreased.

The spread of the new coronavirus has had a major impact on the Chinese travel industry, with restrictions on travel around the country and suspension of group travel overseas.