China has offered visa-free entry to citizens from dozens of countries to woo foreign visitors. Photo: AP PHOTO

China will extend its visa-free entry policy for 45 countries including Australia and New Zealand to December 31, 2026 and expand the scheme to cover Sweden, effective November 10, the foreign ministry says.

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The extension covers 32 European countries as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and several states in South America and the Gulf region, a statement released by the foreign ministry's consular affairs department showed.

The policy was scheduled to exp

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