China halts short-term visas for S. Koreans, Japanese over Covid travel curbs

Seoul (AFP) Jan 10, 2023

China suspended issuing short-term visas to South Koreans and Japanese on Tuesday, its embassies in Seoul and Tokyo said, in apparent retaliation for restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers over Covid concerns. The measure was announced first in South Korea, which has introduced a host of new rules for visitors from China, including visa restrictions and testing requirements. It joine