Visa-free option gets stamp of approval
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

China Daily  

The local delicacy of boiled meat keeps the chills away on an ice-covered lake in Xilin Gol League in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Jan 19. "It encourages deeper connections, smoother interactions, and provides the world with an unparalleled opportunity to explore China's rich culture and heritage." Sedlinger highlighted the broader appeal, saying "These policies, combined with more convenient payment solutions, make China a more accessible and attractive destination for both leisure and business travelers." Tom Harper, a lecturer specializing in China's international relations at the University of East London, noted, "The move will help facilitate exchanges between China and the world, making travel easier and more attractive". Banta concurred, adding, "By attracting more tourists, China is promoting high-quality exchanges that can foster better connections and mutual understanding between nations".

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Visa-free option gets stamp of approval
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

China Daily  

Foreign tourists pose for a picture at the Forbidden City in Beijing on Dec 25. The nation's visa-free policy has simplified travel to China by removing obstacles that have traditionally deterred potential tourists as well as business travelers. In the third quarter of 2024, foreigners made 8.186 million inbound trips to China, representing a 48.8 percent increase year-on-year. Of these, …

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

China Daily  

Foreign tourists pose for a picture at the Forbidden City in Beijing on Dec 25. The nation's visa-free policy has simplified travel to China by removing obstacles that have traditionally deterred potential tourists as well as business travelers. In the third quarter of 2024, foreigners made 8.186 million inbound trips to China, representing a 48.8 percent increase year-on-year. Of these, …

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

China Daily  

Foreign tourists pose for a picture at the Forbidden City in Beijing on Dec 25. The nation's visa-free policy has simplified travel to China by removing obstacles that have traditionally deterred potential tourists as well as business travelers. In the third quarter of 2024, foreigners made 8.186 million inbound trips to China, representing a 48.8 percent increase year-on-year. Of these, …

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

China Daily  

Foreign tourists pose for a picture at the Forbidden City in Beijing on Dec 25. The nation's visa-free policy has simplified travel to China by removing obstacles that have traditionally deterred potential tourists as well as business travelers. In the third quarter of 2024, foreigners made 8.186 million inbound trips to China, representing a 48.8 percent increase year-on-year. Of these, …

The visa-free 'circle of friends' opens a new chapter in China-Japan-SK relation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The visa-free 'circle of friends' opens a new chapter in China-Japan-SK relation

China Daily  

This photo taken on Sept 2, 2024 shows the skyline of the central business district at dusk in Beijing. Global Times-Japanese "panda fans" can easily embark on spontaneous trips to China with a "simple click," while young people in South Korea embrace the new trend of "Shanghai weekend getaways," the culturally rich and historic streets of Shanghai have become a …

Visa-free policies brings more tourists to China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Visa-free policies brings more tourists to China

China Daily  

HARBIN -- Pauline from New Zealand stood mesmerized by the ice castles and lifelike Asian landmarks, all aglow in neon lights under the crisp winter sky of Harbin, northeast China. Wang Huiyao, founder of the Center for China and Globalization, an independent think tank in Beijing, described these changes as "the largest visa liberalization since the founding of the People's …

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on

China Daily  

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on Global Times Updated: Dec 02, 2024 Foreign tourists stroll along the Bund in Shanghai on June 2, 2024. "The implementation of visa-free policies has significantly boosted the inbound tourism market, further demonstrating that China's doors to the world are opening wider," Jiang Yiyi, a vice president of the School …

Visa-free policy highlights China's sincerity to improve ties with Japan
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4 months ago

Visa-free policy highlights China's sincerity to improve ties with Japan

China Daily  

China's recent extending of its visa-free policy to the citizens of nine countries, including Japan, will not only increase personnel exchanges between China and these countries, but also become an important symbol of its expanded opening-up. In addition to adding the nine countries to its visa-exemption list, effective from Nov 30 to the end of 2025, China has decided to …

Visa-free policy highlights China's sincerity to improve ties with Japan
4 months ago

Visa-free policy highlights China's sincerity to improve ties with Japan

China Daily  

A foreign couple take a selfie at a scenic spot in Beijing on Tuesday. CHINA DAILY China's recent extending of its visa-free policy to the citizens of nine countries, including Japan, will not only increase personnel exchanges between China and these countries, but also become an important symbol of its expanded opening-up. Since the end of last year when China …

Visa-free policy boosts tourism, exchange with Singapore
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy boosts tourism, exchange with Singapore

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Merlion Park in Singapore on Dec 21, 2023. Since the mutual visa-free policy between China and Singapore was implemented on Feb 9, travel between the two countries has surged, significantly boosting tourism and fostering cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections. Andrew Phua, chief representative and executive director of Greater China at Singapore Tourism Board, attributed the rebound to …

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
7 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-08-20 Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said …

Visa-free policies bearing fruit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policies bearing fruit

China Daily  

YANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY For Akenarong Suksupakit, the chic cafes in Shanghai, the bustling Hongya Cave commercial district in Chongqing and the giant panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are no longer just destinations on a map — they are key stops for his travel business. The policy change has not only opened doors for curious Thai tourists eager to …

Visa-free policies bearing fruit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policies bearing fruit

China Daily  

YANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY For Akenarong Suksupakit, the chic cafes in Shanghai, the bustling Hongya Cave commercial district in Chongqing and the giant panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are no longer just destinations on a map — they are key stops for his travel business. The policy change has not only opened doors for curious Thai tourists eager to …

Visa-free policies bearing fruit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policies bearing fruit

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-08-07 YANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY For Akenarong Suksupakit, the chic cafes in Shanghai, the bustling Hongya Cave commercial district in Chongqing and the giant panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are no longer just destinations on a map — they are key stops for his travel business. The policy change has not only opened doors for curious …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge

China Daily  

China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion of the 'visa-free circle' and the accelerated implementation of various policies, we anticipate …

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge

China Daily  

China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion of the 'visa-free circle' and the accelerated implementation of various policies, we anticipate …

Nation's inbound tourism sees robust growth in first half of 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation's inbound tourism sees robust growth in first half of 2024

China Daily  

Foreign tourists browse local handicrafts in Longsheng, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in July. China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion …

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
9 months ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
9 months ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
9 months ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
10 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
10 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
10 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China's landmark visa-free policy: A boon for the cruise tourism industry and beyond
10 months, 1 week ago

China's landmark visa-free policy: A boon for the cruise tourism industry and beyond

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the cruise ship Dream berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in North China's Tianjin municipality. China's cruise tourism industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with the market size reaching a staggering 120 billion yuan in 2023, representing an annual growth rate of over 15 percent. This new …

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm and enhances exchanges
10 months, 1 week ago

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm and enhances exchanges

China Daily  

"I went to China this time with a special thing: a passport without any visa on it," exclaimed Lucas Deckers, a Belgian in his 20s, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, with a picture showing him waving his burgundy travel document. In a post on social media, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the visa-free policy …

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges
10 months, 1 week ago

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges

China Daily  

"I went to China this time with a special thing: a passport without any visa on it," exclaimed Lucas Deckers, a Belgian in his 20s, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, with a picture showing him waving his burgundy travel document. In a post on social media, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the visa-free policy …

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges
10 months, 1 week ago

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges

China Daily  

"I went to China this time with a special thing: a passport without any visa on it," exclaimed Lucas Deckers, a Belgian in his 20s, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, with a picture showing him waving his burgundy travel document. In a post on social media, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the visa-free policy …

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits
11 months ago

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits

China Daily  

The number of foreigners coming to China in the first quarter of this year increased by more than three times compared with the same period in 2023, data recently released by the National Immigration Administration show. In the past few months, China has introduced a number of visa optimization measures, including reducing the content of visa application forms, reducing visa …

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits
11 months ago

Expanded visa-free policy shows positive results in boosting visits

China Daily  

Inbound passengers go through entry procedures at Haikou Meilan International Airport in Hainan province on March 1. In the past few months, China has introduced a number of visa optimization measures, including reducing the content of visa application forms, reducing visa fees, simplifying the examination and approval procedures, and piloting visa-free policies for some countries, providing more convenience for foreigners' …

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region
1 year, 1 month ago

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region

China Daily  

For millions of people across the Asia-Pacific region, traveling to and out of China is becoming easier than ever before. "The introduction of the visa-free policy, coupled with promotion on social media, holds significant importance as it is expected to attract a larger pool of potential Chinese tourists, igniting their interest and willingness to explore these four nations," Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran, …

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region
1 year, 1 month ago

Visa-free travel opens 'big door' to region

China Daily  

By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong and YANG WANLI in Bangkok| China Daily| Updated :2024-02-18 For millions of people across the Asia-Pacific region, traveling to and out of China is becoming easier than ever before. "The introduction of the visa-free policy, coupled with promotion on social media, holds significant importance as it is expected to attract a larger pool of …

Singapore's visa-free entry policy boosts tourism
1 year, 3 months ago

Singapore's visa-free entry policy boosts tourism

China Daily  

It's heartening to see Singapore will implement a reciprocal visa-free policy for Chinese travelers in the near future, said tourism industry insiders and operators who believe the move will bring mutual benefits to the development of tourism in the two countries. On July 26, China announced the resumption of unilateral visa-free entry to people from Singapore holding ordinary passports, who …

China offers visa-free entry for Germany, France, others to boost tourism
1 year, 3 months ago

China offers visa-free entry for Germany, France, others to boost tourism

Live Mint  

In a bid to give a boost post-pandemic tourism, China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to visit the country, reported Reuters on 27 November. "This decision will facilitate travel to China for many German citizens to an unprecedented extent," Germany's ambassador to China, Patricia Flor, said on the social …

Shanghai's visa-free policy lifts tourism
11 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai's visa-free policy lifts tourism

China Daily  

Shanghai authorities said the city's policy allowing citizens from 45 nations to stay up to 72 hours in the city without a visa has noticeably boosted tourism. Since the new policy was implemented in January, some 8,300 foreign transit passengers have made use of the policy, according to the city's border inspection department.Yan Daming / for China Daily According to …

Guangzhou to launch 72-hour visa-free stays
11 years, 7 months ago

Guangzhou to launch 72-hour visa-free stays

China Daily  

By Zheng Caixiong in Guangzhou, Zhao Yinan in Tianjin and Shi Yingying in Shanghai | China Daily | Updated: 2013-07-29 15:03 City to follow Beijing and Shanghai in introducing convenient policy Guangzhou is to allow transit passengers 72-hour stays from August, the third Chinese city to introduce the visa-free policy. "The visa-free policy will cement Guangzhou's status as a key …

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