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China extends visa-free transit stays to 10 days: Xinhua

Published Tue, Dec 17, 2024 · 11:20 AM
    • People walk past a lane lined with restaurants, Shanghai, China, Sept 28, 2024.
    • People walk past a lane lined with restaurants, Shanghai, China, Sept 28, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

    CHINA announced on Tuesday a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, the official Xinhua news agency said, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers to 240 hours, or 10 days, from the original 72-144 hours, as authorities aim to lure in more foreign visitors. REUTERS

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