China's Visa Policy Expansion Post-COVID

China starts visa waiver on Feb 17, 2026.
UK and Canada join 79 visa-free countries.
Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Mark Carney urged policy changes.
Visa-free allows 30-day stays for business, tourism, etc.
Policy expires by year-end, excluding U.S. nationals.
China eased visa restrictions post-2023 lockdowns.
2025 saw 30.08 million visa-free entries, up 50% from 2024.
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