(260106) -- CAPPADOCIA, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A hot air balloon flies over Cappadocia region in Trkiye on Jan. 4, 2026. A new visa-free regime for Chinese citizens is fueling expectations for a tourism boom in Trkiye, as industry operators predict the easier entry will lead to longer stays and deeper cultural ties.

TO GO WITH "Roundup: Turkish tourism operators expect surge in Chinese arrivals under new visa-free policy" (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)