Largest mass migration of all time: Hundreds of millions of Chinese are on the move. The Year of the Dragon begins in China on February 10th.
The peak travel season around Chinese New Year, known as “Chunyun,” began on January 26th this year and lasts until March 5th. Chinese Ministry of Transport forecasts around nine billion individual trips for this period - a record. It could be the largest migration in human history. The Spring Festival, which is also traditionally a time for shopping, dining out and staying in hotels, could lead to a short-term economic revival.