On Friday, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, Wang Xiaojian, disclosed that more than 180,000 Chinese visas were granted to Indian citizens in 2023. Wang highlighted measures taken by the Chinese Embassy in India throughout the year to facilitate travel for Indian citizens to China. Moreover, he expressed optimism for the normalization of visa procedures, anticipating a smoother process for Chinese individuals traveling to India. Wang Xiaojian remarked, ‘In the past year, the Chinese Embassy & Consulates-General in India have implemented various measures to improve the travel experience for Indian citizens. These include the elimination of online appointment requirements, fingerprints exemption, and a temporary fee reduction.'”
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