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- China has eliminated visa requirements for Canadian travelers and business visitors, effective immediately.
- The decision followed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing to improve bilateral relations.
- Vancouver travel agents report positive reactions, noting the visa process was cumbersome and costly.
- Industry experts caution high travel costs in China may limit immediate inflow.
- China and Canada will promote tourism during Carney's visit, focusing on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
