As the summer travel season ramps up, it is important to be aware that travelers to China who hold ordinary passports from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Malaysia do not require visa for business, tourism, or transit purposes for stays no more than 15 days.
If the visitor will stay for a longer period of time or has intentions to study, conduct business activities with a Chinese company or provide substantive technical activities, permanently relocate, or attend an interview in China, they must apply for an appropriate visa.
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