Highly Efficient Immigration Inspection System Unveiled at Tianjin Airport

This photo taken on Aug 27, 2025 shows the new immigration inspection facility at Terminal 1 of Tianjin Binhai International Airport in North China’s Tianjin.

An upgraded immigration inspection facility at Tianjin Binhai International Airport began operation on Wednesday, streamlining border procedures.

Covering 2,150 square meters, the facility features 22 inspection channels.

An officer from the Tianjin Airport Border Inspection Station assists an Indonesian passenger in filling out a disembarkation card at Terminal 1 of Tianjin Binhai International Airport in North China’s Tianjin, Aug 27, 2025. 

A key highlight is the application of AI-powered technology, which includes an intelligent patrol robot that assists travelers with navigation, policy inquiries and real-time support in multiple languages, according to Xing Shaojie, head of the border inspection department.

“Equipped with advanced technology, the new facility has increased overall clearance efficiency by nearly 30 percent,” Xing added.

Passengers queue for immigration inspection at Terminal 1 of Tianjin Binhai International Airport in North China's Tianjin, Aug 27, 2025. 

The expansion comes amid a notable surge in passenger traffic. Since the beginning of the year, the airport has handled over 650,000 inbound and outbound passengers, a nearly 30 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.