Kyodo News: "China's Foreign Ministry to Suspend Visa Exemption for Japanese Tourists from the 10th"

On the 9th, aircraft are parked on the apron at Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will suspend visa exemptions for Japanese tourists starting from the 10th (local time).

According to Kyodo News, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that this measure is being implemented to prevent the influx of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). It is reported that this was notified to the Japanese Embassy in China.