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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

APTOPIX China Daily Life - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

China announced Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy.

Starting Nov. 30, travelers from Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, Latvia and Japan will be able to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.

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