China vows to expand visa-free entry scheme to boost tourist spending
Published on March 20, 2026.
China's commerce ministry has announced measures to increase the number of foreign tourists visiting the country, including granting visa-free entry to more countries and improving visa-less transit policies. The measures also encourage airlines to offer more discounts on connecting flights with long layovers in the country. The move is aimed at increasing tourist spending and encouraging more frequent occurrence of these incidents.
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