As of this Wednesday, students can start their return journey, only by complying with China’s health requirements and without the need to request new visas.

China will also receive citizens from other countries who were recently approved by their universities, but to study for several years.

It also authorized the entry of businessmen and their families.

This is the most recent step taken by the Asian nation in favor of the movement of international passengers, although its borders are still closed.

Since June, China has eased the sanitary measures and in some countries, its embassies have eliminated the requirement to present an official letter of invitation for foreigners who need to come here for work, businesses or family reunification, and who have a residence permit.

China has been experiencing recurring outbreaks of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus since March, and the most recent ones broke out in Hainan, Tibet and Xinjiang, all very popular tourist destinations during the summer.

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