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Travelers at passport control at Shanghai-Pudong Airport.

As of next week, travelers from several European countries and Malaysia will no longer require a visa for trips to China of up to two weeks. The reasons are the weak economy – and China’s ongoing charm offensive.

The news came as a surprise on Friday, even to informed circles in business and diplomacy: Travelers from Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia no longer need to apply for a visa for short trips to China.

Visa exemption against declining investment and lack of tourists

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