China vows to expand visa-free entry scheme to boost tourist spending

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-20T12:16:11+00:00

China's commerce ministry has announced measures to boost foreign tourist consumption, including broader visa-free entry, improved transit policies, and incentives for airlines and local authorities to enhance travel experiences.

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2026-03-20 12:16:11

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BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - China’s commerce ministry on Friday released ‌measures aimed at expanding consumption by foreign tourists, pledging to ⁠grant visa-free entry to more countries and improve visa-free transit policies.

The measures also encourage airlines to offer ‌more ⁠discounts on connecting flights with long layovers in China ⁠and for local authorities to host more ⁠sports events.

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Reporting by Shi Bu, ⁠Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo; Editing by Aidan Lewis

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