中国经济年报丨说来就来！免签政策为跨境商务合作按下“加速键”

Core Insights - China's inbound policy will continue to optimize by 2025, expanding the visa-free "circle of friends" to enhance international business cooperation and tourism [1][5] Group 1: Visa Policy Impact - China has unilaterally implemented visa-free policies for 48 countries and transit visa exemptions for 55 countries, stimulating tourism and cross-border business [1][7] - The implementation of the 240-hour transit visa exemption has led to 40.6 million foreign entries in the past year, a 27.2% increase year-on-year, with a 60.8% increase in entries eligible for the 240-hour transit visa exemption compared to before the policy optimization [7] Group 2: Business Opportunities - The visa-free policy allows for a streamlined entry process, enabling business professionals to focus on business development rather than visa logistics [5][7] - Alexandra, a representative from a French education group, successfully utilized the visa-free policy to engage in multiple business activities within a short visit, highlighting the effectiveness of the policy in facilitating international collaboration [3][5]