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Visa-free entry expands to all GCC nationals

Starting next month, China will adopt a visa-free entry policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. From June 9 to June 8 next year, people from the four countries holding ordinary passports will be allowed to enter China visa-free and stay for up to 30 days, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. With the move, China's visa-free policy will cover all Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, Mao said.

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