China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Summary
China announced that British and Canadian nationals can travel to mainland China without a visa for up to 30 days, starting February 17. This agreement follows discussions between UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The policy aims to encourage travel for tourism, business, and visiting family until December 31.Key Facts
- British and Canadian citizens can travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa from February 17.
- The policy covers travel for tourism, business, and visiting family and friends.
- This visa-free policy will be in place until December 31.
- The decision came after talks between UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping.
- Similar visa-free policies exist for citizens from about 50 other countries.
- An estimated 620,000 British travelers could visit China in 2024.
- The agreement aims to strengthen business expansion and people-to-people exchanges.
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