On Wednesday, China revealed a successful negotiation of a “comprehensive mutual visa cooperation” agreement with 23 nations, including the Maldives. This move supports Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s efforts to attract more Chinese tourists to the Indian Ocean island nation.
To counter a drop in international tourist numbers to China and facilitate increased outbound travel for its citizens, Beijing is actively working on agreements for visa-free arrangements or relaxed visa procedures with various countries.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin shared that China’s network of visa-free arrangements is expanding, as more countries join the visa-free era. He noted that China has so far concluded mutual visa exemption agreements with 157 countries, covering various passports.
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