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/China and Singapore propose mutual 30-day visa-free travel
A 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement has been proposed between China and Singapore, aimed for implementation early next year. Chinese citizens currently require a visa to enter Singapore, while Singaporeans can enter China without a visa for up to 15 days for business, sightseeing, visiting friends and family, and in transit.
Hong Kong and Macau confident in Christmas travellers
Despite a surge of respiratory illnesses impacting China, operators in Macau and Hong Kong have played down the impact on inbound travel during the peak year-end Christmas season. Respective health organisations in Hong Kong and Macau advised the public to remain vigilant during the traditional peak flu season.