Skift Take
For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it’s telling global travelers, “Your turn!” And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.
China is opening its doors even wider to the world. Australia is now the latest country to join China’s expanding visa waiver program.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the announcement on Monday during an official visit to Australia, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations.
“We agreed to provide each other with reciprocal access to…