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China's Visa-Free Policy Sparks Tourism Revival for 75 Nations

7/10/2025

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China's Visa Policy

China's new visa-free entry policy now welcomes citizens from 75 countries for stays of up to 30 days, igniting hopes for a tourism revival. This bold move is expected to attract over 20 million visitors in 2024, fostering cultural connections and bolstering economic recovery, even as some nations remain excluded from this opportunity.

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British Airways Advocates

British Airways is pushing for the UK to join China's visa-free entry scheme, hoping to reignite travel demand after suspending flights to Beijing. In a parallel move, Jeju Air is set to launch a Busan–Shanghai route, expanding its reach in China to cater to the surge of South Korean tourists eager to explore under the new visa policy.

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China's Visa Policy

China's new visa-free entry policy now welcomes citizens from 75 countries for stays of up to 30 days, igniting hopes for a tourism revival. This bold move is expected to attract over 20 million visitors in 2024, fostering cultural connections and bolstering economic recovery, even as some nations remain excluded from this opportunity.

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