KUALA LUMPUR – China has extended its visa-free policy for 12 countries, including Malaysia, until the end of 2025.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that the visa-free extension for short-term visits applied to citizens from Malaysia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg.
He was in France for a five-day official visit to meet President Emmanuel Macron.
Xi made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of the China-France Business Council.
In March, China and Malaysia were working towards a reciprocal permanent visa-free policy.
Last December, the Malaysian and Chinese governments announced implementation of the mutual visa-free facilities for citizens of both countries for one year to further promote tourism, trade and cultural exchanges. – May 8, 2024