China eases certain entry requirements for foreigners


While China has increasingly emphasised on a domestically driven economy, foreign talent is still key to its economy. - Reuters

SHANGHAI (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A series of measures rolled out by China in recent months that slightly eases entry for foreigners has raised a glimmer of hope that the country is setting the stage for a reopening.

The latest move saw Beijing last week quietly announce that those applying for working or family visas no longer need "PU Letters", a letter of invitation allowing foreigners to enter the country.

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