Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the new visa exemption agreement between China and Malaysia, which will take effect on July 17, 2025, allowing certain passport holders to enter each other's countries without a visa for short stays [2]. Group 1: Visa Exemption Agreement - The agreement allows holders of valid Chinese and Malaysian ordinary passports to stay for up to 30 days without a visa for purposes such as tourism, family visits, business activities, and medical reasons [2]. - The cumulative stay in the other country cannot exceed 90 days within a 180-day period [2]. - For stays exceeding 30 days or for activities such as work or study, prior approval and a visa application are required [2]. Group 2: Other Visa Agreements - In addition to Malaysia, China has signed visa exemption agreements with Uzbekistan, Samoa, and Azerbaijan in 2023 [3]. - Starting June 12, 2025, Indonesian citizens will also benefit from a 240-hour visa-free transit policy when traveling to China, increasing the number of countries eligible for this policy to 55 [3]. Group 3: List of Countries for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit - The article provides a comprehensive list of countries eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, including 40 European countries, 6 American countries, 2 Oceanian countries, and 7 Asian countries [4][5][6][7].

《中华人民共和国政府和密克罗尼西亚联邦政府关于互免持外交、公务（官员）、公务普通护照人员签 证的协定》将于2025年7月25日生效。根据协定，中华人民共和国持有效的中华人民共和国外交、公 务、公务普通护照的公民和密克罗尼西亚联邦持有效的密克罗尼西亚联邦外交、官员护照的公民，在缔 约另一方入境、出境或者过境，自入境之日起不超过30日，免办签证。如需在缔约另一方境内停留逾30 日或者在缔约另一方境内从事工作、学习、定居、新闻报道等须缔约另一方主管部门事先批准的活动， 应当在入境缔约另一方前申请签证。 ...

Core Points - The agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Azerbaijan on mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders will take effect on July 16, 2025 [1] - Holders of valid ordinary passports from China and Azerbaijan can stay in the other country for up to 30 days per visit, with a cumulative stay of no more than 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa [1] - For stays exceeding 30 days or for activities such as work, study, or journalism, prior approval and a visa application are required before entering the other country [1]