China Bans Foreigners from Entry to Block COVID-19 Spread
[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] China will ban the entry of foreigners starting from the 28th to block the inflow of COVID-19.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced late on the night of the 26th that it will prohibit the entry of foreigners from 0:00 on the 28th. Although there are some exceptions, such as holders of diplomatic and official visas, this is effectively a ban on the entry of foreigners, including those who have already obtained visas or residence permits. The measure was taken in consideration of the rapid global spread of COVID-19.
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Along with this, China has restricted all foreign airlines to operate only one route per week to their domestic routes. Chinese airlines are also limited to operating only one route per country, and the number of flights cannot exceed once per week. The restrictions will be applied starting from the 29th.
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