China opens to Foreigners, COVID-19 Visa Restrictions are Lifted

China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday, Reuters reported.

The lifting of this latest cross-border control measure imposed to protect against COVID-19 comes after authorities last month declared victory over the virus.

A huge influx of visitors is not expected in the short term or a significant boost to the economy....