China’s transport ministry reported 9.02 billion cross-regional passenger movements during the 40-day 2025 Spring Festival travel period.
What the identified source establishes#
This is a dated transport measure, not a count of different people and not a railway-only total. A person making several journeys can contribute several movements. The ministry’s report says the period ended on 22 February 2025. These figures should not be relabelled as 2026 results.
How to use the information#
Before comparing transport statistics, check the year, reporting period, modes included and unit. A passenger movement is different from a flight departure or a count of unique travellers. For a planned railway journey, check the actual timetable and ticket conditions rather than using a national historical total as evidence of availability.
Scope and reference#
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