Netizen Voices: Backlash Against Supposed Beauty of Golden Week Traffic Jams

Netizen Voices: Backlash Against Supposed Beauty of Golden Week Traffic Jams

State media reported the mass travel over this month’s "Super Golden Week" holiday as a sign of economic vigor.

Xinhua reported that the "travel boom […] demonstrated the country’s vibrant consumption and sustained economic momentum, highlighting the vitality of the Chinese economy."

Global Times also celebrated the travel enthusiasm, citing "incredible infrastructure, services".

Author's summary: Netizens react to Golden Week traffic jams.

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China Digital Times China Digital Times — 2025-10-16