China aims to broaden visa-free travel and seek additional mutual visa exemptions, states the Foreign Ministry. With agreements already in place with 157 countries and simplified procedures with 44, including comprehensive exemptions with 23 nations like Thailand and Singapore, China’s commitment to openness is evident.
Recent deals with Thailand and Singapore, effective March 1 and February 9 respectively, have sparked a surge in Spring Festival travel bookings, notably from China to Southeast Asia.
The enhanced visa policies facilitate cross-border travel, aiding China’s development and global tourism recovery. Predictions by the UNWTO suggest a return to pre-pandemic tourism levels by 2024, driven by Asia’s rebound and increased air connectivity.
Zurab Pololikashvili of the UNWTO anticipates the return of Chinese tourists, heralding a positive impact on global tourism.
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