Shanghai inaugurates visa-free entry for Japanese tourists, aiming to boost travel and economy.

Shanghai welcomed its first group of 26 Japanese nationals under a new visa-free policy on December 1st. The policy, starting November 30, 2024, and running until December 31, 2025, allows visa-free entry for ordinary passport holders from nine countries, including Japan. The aim is to boost travel and economic exchanges. Shanghai Pudong International Airport saw a 1.7x increase in foreign passengers this year compared to 2020.

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