Thanks to the expansion of China's visa-free policy and the enhancement of payment services, the country has received an increasing number of international visitors in 2024.

China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Dec. 17 a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the initial 72 hours and subsequent 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days. The move, effective immediately, also included 21 additional ports designated for visa-free entry and exit, and an expansion of the areas in which transit travelers can stay.

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Wu Dan

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong