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Core Points - The agreement between China and Malaysia on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary and official passports will take effect on July 17, 2025, marking a new phase in bilateral relations and enhancing people-to-people exchanges and economic cooperation [3] - The agreement allows for visa-free entry for Chinese and Malaysian passport holders for stays not exceeding 30 days, with a cumulative stay of 90 days within 180 days, for various purposes including tourism and business [3] - As of July 2023, China has established mutual visa exemption agreements with Singapore, Thailand, and Brunei among the ten ASEAN countries, with 47 countries benefiting from unilateral visa exemption policies to China [4] Industry Insights - Malaysia has emerged as a top travel destination for Chinese tourists this summer, with hotel bookings increasing by 43% year-on-year [4] - Kuala Lumpur, Tawau, and Langkawi are the most popular cities for Chinese travelers, with Kuala Lumpur being the top city for outbound travel from China according to recent data [4] - In the first four months of 2023, 1.4 million Chinese tourists visited Malaysia, a 37.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with projections suggesting that the total number of Chinese tourists to Malaysia could reach 5 million this year [4]