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China has introduced unilateral visa-free entry and multiple visa exemption agreements with 75 countries.
Xinhua reports this is part of the country’s efforts to streamline visa rules and promote international exchange, according to an immigration officer.
The head of the National Immigration Administration, Wang Zhizhong, said that during the 14th five-Year Plan period (2021-The 2025), the number of countries eligible for visa-free transit to China has increased to 55. The number of entry points has expanded to 60 a cross 24 province, autonomous regions, and municipalities.
Allowed stay for visa-free transit has also been extended to 240 hours. Wand added that all these measures have greatly facilitated travel for foreigners visiting China for tourism business, and other purposes.
These optimized visa-free policies have also strengthened exchanges and interactions between the Chinese and people around the world
