China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 15, 2026 at 01:08 PM

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From February 17th until December 31st, UK and Canadian citizens can travel to mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. China's foreign ministry announced the policy, which covers tourism, business, and family visits, aiming to boost people-to-people exchanges. This aligns the UK and Canada with over 50 other countries already enjoying similar visa-free access. The change could benefit hundreds of thousands, with approximately 620,000 British citizens traveling to China in 2024. The announcement follows recent discussions between Chinese and British leaders to deepen trade relations, although some critics raise concerns about human rights and national security.

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Adam Goldsmith 30% AFP 30% Australia 40% Beijing 40% France 40% Germany 40% Italy 40% Downing Street 40% Keir Starmer (Sir Keir) ×360% Canada ×270% UK ×380% China ×890%

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