China is set to welcome a surge of international visitors after announcing visa exemption rules for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia.
Starting December 1, 2023, and lasting for a 12-month trial period until November 2024, travelers from these countries can visit China for up to 15 days without a visa. This initiative covers purposes such as business, tourism, visiting relatives, and transit.
The news has already had a significant impact, with online searches for flights and China tours doubling in European nations and tripling in Malaysia. To gauge the excitement, CGTN visited Madrid airport, where travelers shared their enthusiasm about the newfound ease of visiting China.
This move is expected to boost China's tourism sector, strengthen international ties, and provide more opportunities for cultural exchange and business ventures between China and the participating countries.
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China set for tourism surge after waiving visas for for six countries
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