Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, announced his readiness to provide a “free visa” to Australia. This indicates that relations between the two countries have become warmer.
Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, announced his readiness to provide a “free visa” to Australia. This indicates that relations between the two countries have become warmer.
Bloomberg News reported this ChinaGet ready to add more.AustraliaTo be one of the participating countriesVisa Waiver Program (Visa Waiver Program) behind “Li Qiang“Chinese Prime Minister attends a meeting with”Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister of Australia in Canberra This is a sign of the warm relations between the two countries.
“We have agreed to grant the two sides access to multiple entry visas for five years, including tourist visas, work visas and family visit visas… China will integrate Australia into the visa waiver program,” Li Qiang announced.
However, there are no further details on how the project will proceed. But in May, China just announced free visa extensions for citizens of 12 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg. Until the end of 2025
The visa allows travelers from 12 countries to stay in China for up to 15 days, and covers tourist visas, business visas and visas to visit friends and relatives.
In addition, he revealed it to me China and Australia are preparing to enhance cooperation in the areas of energy, mining and climate change. Including preparing for a frank discussion on the differences between the two governments.
After meeting together, China and Australia signed a five-point agreement covering areas such as education, cultural exchanges and trade.
Visiting Australia this time. This is the first visit since 2017 and is considered a sign of the stability of relations between the two countries. After seven years of diplomatic tensions
Coincidentally, in 2017, a senior leaders' meeting between the governments of Beijing and Canberra was suspended. Following allegations of foreign interference coming from Australia, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in 2020 called for an independent investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. This prompted China to issue measures to restrict imports of goods from Australia.
However, once the centre-left Albanian Labor Party wins the May 2022 elections, relations between Australia and China continue to improve.
pointing to: Bloomberg