China has extended its visa-free entry policy for 45 countries, including France, Germany and Spain, until December 31, 2026, and will expand the scheme to include Sweden starting November 10, the foreign ministry announced on Monday.

The updated policy, released by the foreign ministry’s consular affairs department, covers 32 European nations as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and several countries in South America and the Gulf region. Under the arrangement, visitors from these nations can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, or transit. Advertisement

The program, which was originally set to expire at the end of this year, is part of Beijing’s broader effort to revive inbound tourism and strengthen foreign engagement after ye

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