South Korea has extended its restrictions on short-term visas for Chinese travellers, citing concerns about a Covid-19 resurgence following Lunar New Year gatherings. Photo: AP
South Korea has extended its restrictions on short-term visas for Chinese travellers, citing concerns about a Covid-19 resurgence following Lunar New Year gatherings. Photo: AP

China resumes issuing visas to Japanese citizens, easing retaliation over Covid travel curbs

  • Beijing’s embassy in Tokyo says it has ended visa suspensions imposed after Japan tightened pandemic-related restrictions on Chinese travellers
  • The sudden shift follows Japan’s announcement that visa services in China have returned to normal

South Korea has extended its restrictions on short-term visas for Chinese travellers, citing concerns about a Covid-19 resurgence following Lunar New Year gatherings. Photo: AP
South Korea has extended its restrictions on short-term visas for Chinese travellers, citing concerns about a Covid-19 resurgence following Lunar New Year gatherings. Photo: AP
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