TOKYO — Ruling Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai said Wednesday that a delegation of lawmakers in China received a “positive” response to requests that Japanese citizens be able to make short-term visa-free visits again.
China has suspended visa exemptions for foreign nationals as part of its zero-COVID policy. After it expires in 2023, it gradually restores concessions for countries in Europe and Southeast Asia. However, the Japanese still require such travel documents for stays of 15 days or less, a concern for businesses in the world's No. 2 economy.