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China Extends Visa-Free Policy to End-2026, Adds Sweden to Scheme
- China will extend its visa-free entry policy for countries including France and add Sweden, effective November 10, 2023, according to the foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.
- The visa-free entry allows visitors from eligible countries to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa for business, tourism, family visits, or transit.
- This decision aims to revive China's tourism sector and enhance foreign engagement after strict COVID-19 controls.
- China will also apply its suspension of expanded rare earth export controls to the EU, as confirmed by the Chinese Commerce Ministry.
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China extends visa exemption and announces other related measures
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning specified that Beijing will also grant visa-free entry to Swedish citizens from November 10, 2025, to December 31, 2026. The spokesperson recommended consulting the official information released by the General Directorate of Consular Affairs and Chinese diplomatic missions abroad. Mao Ning indicated that, considering the demand from Chinese tourists and the conditions of the tourism environment in the desti…
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
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11%
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