BEIJING (Reuters) – China and Australia will provide each other’s citizens with multiple-entry visas of up to five years for tourism and business from Friday, the Chinese foreign ministry said, in another sign of improving ties between the two countries.
The visa arrangement followed a milestone trip by China’s Premier Li Qiang to Australia earlier this week that marked a stabilisation in bilateral relations after a period of frosty ties.
Previously, Chinese citizens could apply for visas of up to one year to visit Australia, or up to 10 years for frequent travellers.
Since last year, China has been easing entry requirements for visitors from some countries to facilitate travel for business and pleasure, following three years of harsh…















