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- On February 17, 2026, China opened visa-free entry for Canadian and British nationals for up to 30 days.
- The policy aims to boost tourism and simplify entry by avoiding visa applications.
- In 2025, more than 30 million foreigners entered China under visa-free schemes.
- The National Immigration Administration reported that 40% of entries were for business travel.
- The British waiver marks a first for a G7 nation.
