Feb. 16 (UPI) -- China has opened visa-free entry for travelers from Canada and Britain can enter China through Dec. 31.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that it is loosening its rules for travel from Canada and Britain, matching its rules for 50 other countries.
The decision by China follows trade discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month. Starmer said visa-free travel would open up opportunities to expand business in China.
While Starmer pushed for improving the relationship between Britain and China, critics have raised concerns about overlooking human rights abuses and national security concerns with China.
About 620,000 people traveled from Britain to China in 2024, Britain's Office of National Statistics said.
