China offers visa exemption to Australia, New Zealand and Poland
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Travellers from Australia, New Zealand and Poland will be able to enter China without a visa for visits of as long as 15 days.
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BEIJING – China said it will extend its visa-waiver programme to citizens from Australia, New Zealand and Poland in the latest sign of closer ties with the countries.
Travellers from the three nations will be able to enter China without a visa for visits of as long as 15 days, China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The exemption, which starts on July 1 and runs until the end of 2025, can be used for business trips, tourism and visits to relatives and friends, the ministry said.
The easing of restrictions follows a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to New Zealand and Australia in June to discuss trade and investment.
Polish President Andrzej Duda met his Chinese counterpart, Mr Xi Jinping, in Beijing on June 24.
China is willing to work with Poland and other countries to promote sustainable development and cross-country relations, China’s Foreign Ministry said. BLOOMBERG
