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

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

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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.

Reuters – 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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