Exciting news for New Zealand travelers! As of July 2024, holders of New Zealand passports can visit China for up to 15 days without needing a visa. This new policy covers travel, business, tourism, visiting family and friends, and transit purposes.
The announcement in June led to a significant surge in interest. Within just 30 minutes, searches for China-related keywords on the online travel agency Trip.com skyrocketed by 65 percent compared to the previous day.
John Key, the former prime minister of New Zealand, recently visited China and shared his enthusiasm with CGTN's Shen Shiwei. \"There are a million different things to see in China. I think no one can see it all on one trip,\" he remarked. Key highlighted the benefits of the visa-free policy and the growing number of direct flights between New Zealand and China, emphasizing that \"China is our second-largest source of tourists.\"
This development is expected to further strengthen the tourism ties between the two countries, making it easier for New Zealanders to explore the rich culture and vast landscapes that China has to offer.
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Former New Zealand PM: There are a million things to see in China
cgtn.com
