Record inbound bounce as China’s visa-free list hits 75 countries
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China introduces digital arrival card and widens visa-free transit at 20 additional ports
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Xinhua Commentary: Visa-Free Policies Tighten China’s Global Connectivity
A 7 November Xinhua ‘International Observation’ column contends that the expanding network of transit and entry visa waivers is turning China into an easier, faster destination for business engagement. While celebrating rising arrival numbers, the commentary urges further work on flight capacity and on-arrival processes to fully reap economic benefits.
China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Entry to 44 Countries and Adds Sweden, Valid to End-2026
On 7 November, the National Immigration Administration confirmed that its 30-day, unilateral visa-free scheme for 44 countries will run until 31 December 2026 and that Sweden will be added on 10 November 2025. The extension removes visa lead-times for thousands of business travellers and underlines Beijing’s commitment to facilitating inbound mobility.