China Welcomes Global Visitors With A Focus On People-to-People Tourism

Building stronger people-to-people connections could be the key to transforming the negative narrative coming from the West into something more constructive, helping to counteract the pervasive fear and hostility coming out of Washington.

Visiting China has always been possible for foreigners, but the process is becoming more accessible. Citizens from over sixty countries can now enter without a visa, as both national and provincial foreign affairs departments are welcoming visitors with open arms. (However, US citizens still require a visa, which can be obtained from any Chinese consulate.)

In mid-November, Beijing hosted a…