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Wang Yi Vows Wider Visa-Free ‘Circle of Friends’ at NPC Press Briefing
Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters on March 8 that China will enlarge its visa-free ‘circle of friends’ and fine-tune cross-border travel policies as part of its 2026-2030 development blueprint. The pledge foreshadows new unilateral or reciprocal visa waivers and gives multinationals greater predictability for future China-linked assignments.
Global Times: China Invites Europe Out of ‘Attic of Protectionism,’ Highlights Visa Liberalization
Foreign Minister Wang Yi used the NPC press stage to call on European firms to re-engage with China, pointing to the growing list of EU nations enjoying visa-free entry. Business groups welcomed the overture but stressed that airport efficiency and payment interoperability remain critical to realizing the commercial upside.
Government Work Report Calls for ‘Optimizing Inbound Consumption Environment’
China’s 2026 government work report elevates inbound shopping to a strategic priority, ordering agencies to simplify tax refunds, expand duty-free quotas and embed multilingual payment tech at flagship retail districts. The package aims to turn rising visitor numbers into hard consumption gains—news that matters for companies planning incentive travel or client-hospitality events in China.