Renaud and Adrian from Sofeast share the positive news that China is reopening its borders to all travellers today, March 15th 2023, including issuing tourist visas now. After 3 long years, we look at changes that might affect business travellers who are eager to visit suppliers in particular.
Show Sections
00:00 - Greetings - What is the news? (China issuing all types of visas as of March 15 '23)
03:19 - Chinese business visas, and changes to applying for them.
08:30 - The points system used for work visas.
09:52 - Tourist visas are now available!
11:48 - Why the end of Covid has caused the loosening of entry restrictions now.
13:18 - Why PCR tests probably won't be required from travellers moving forward in most cases.
15:54 - Wrapping up.
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