Guess who's making travel plans easier? 🇨🇳 China just expanded its visa-free policy to nine more countries, and eight of them are in Europe! 🌍 Starting November 30, 2024, travelers from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, and Latvia can explore China without a visa for up to 30 days. 🗺️✨
This move is all about building bridges and bringing people closer. Officials and tourism pros are buzzing with excitement! 😄 Malta's Deputy Prime Minister, Ian Borg, called it \"another milestone in the long-standing relations between the two countries.\" 🤝
\"This visa-free agreement reflects strong mutual trust and commitment to fostering closer ties in tourism, business, and cultural exchange,\" Borg said. \"It simplifies travel for our citizens and paves the way for deeper cooperation and new international trade opportunities.\" 🌐💼
Tour guides like Croatia's Branka Peric are thrilled! \"It's certainly good news for tourism and those of us in the industry,\" she shared. \"China's opening up will strengthen our friendly ties even more.\" 🚀
And it's not just Croatia feeling the love. Xie Dong, a Chinese tour guide for Latvia and Estonia, believes this policy will boost tourism between China and the Baltic countries. He's even calling for direct flights to make travel smoother. ✈️❤️
Romania's Nina Merlusca, destination manager for Piatra-Neamt, is all smiles too. \"This will increase cooperation between the two countries,\" she said. Having traveled in China herself, she added, \"China is a very friendly country to tourists.\" 😊
With a total of 38 countries now enjoying visa-free entry to China, the world just got a bit smaller and more connected. 🌐 So, who's up for an adventure? Pack your bags and get ready to explore the wonders of China! 🏯🎉
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European countries welcome China's expanded visa-free policy
cgtn.com
