China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals.
UK and Canadian nationals will be able to enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days starting February 17. Aimed at tourism, business, and family visits, this policy follows a previous agreement between UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Sir Keir’s official visit last month. The move aligns China’s travel rules with those of over 50 other countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Australia, and Japan. This change could benefit around 620,000...
This relaxation of the visa policy reflects the improvement in relations between Canada and China. While Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Sir Keir Starmer) acknowledged that this could benefit businesses in expanding into the Chinese market, many critics remain concerned that it overlooks human rights issues and national security concerns in China.
China confirms that British and Canadian citizens can obtain a 30-day visa exemption for tourism, business, or visitation in Mainland China, effective from February 17. This policy adjustment aligns with the consensus reached between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Canada. However, this measure has drawn domestic criticism over human rights and national security issues. The Chinese government firmly opposes any foreign interference and believes that accusations against China are an improper form of interference in its internal affairs.