After China reached a consensus with a number of countries on the visa-free policy, Malaysia responded quickly and announced the implementation of visa-free measures for Chinese citizens to enter the country for 30 days, and extended the visa-free period to up to 30 days. The decision was made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia and to express gratitude to the Chinese side for announcing the visa-free policy for Malaysia. China's move to take the lead and Malaysia's positive response not only reflects the enhancement of bilateral relations, but also further promotes people-to-people exchanges and cooperation to achieve a win-win situation.
According to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement, the country will implement visa-free measures for Chinese citizens for 30 days from December 1, with no specific deadline. In contrast, China's visa-free policy for Malaysia has a trial period of one year, from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024. In addition, Malaysia's visa-free period is longer than China's, and it is a visa-free treatment for 30 consecutive days, which is more convenient for Chinese tourists to enter the country. This move not only demonstrates the return of the Maldivian side to China, but also shows the consensus between the two sides on the facilitation of people-to-people exchanges.
1. Strengthen the strategic partnership between China and Malaysia
Malaysia's implementation of the visa-free policy for Chinese citizens is undoubtedly an enhancement of the strategic partnership between China and Malaysia. This will provide greater convenience for cooperation and exchanges between the two sides and deepen mutual trust and friendship between the two peoples.
2. Promote tourism and economic development
China is one of the largest tourist destinations in Malaysia, and the relaxed visa-free policy will promote people-to-people exchanges between China and Malaysia to a greater extent. This will help promote the development of tourism, increase economic exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, and inject new impetus into the prosperity and development of the two countries.
3. Promote people-to-people exchanges and cultural integration
The visa-free policy between the two countries will further promote people-to-people exchanges and cultural integration. China and Malaysia have a long history and rich cultural heritage, and the visa-free policy will provide more opportunities for mutual visits and exchanges between the two peoples, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
Although Malaysia has implemented a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens within 30 days of entry, it does not mean unconditional free entry. The Immigration Department of Malaysia will still conduct background screening on all visitors and will not be admitted to visitors with criminal records or security risks. This restriction shows that Malaysia attaches great importance to the safety of its citizens, and China understands and supports it.
In addition to Malaysia, countries such as France and Germany have also responded positively to China's visa-free policy. The French Foreign Minister announced that France will provide Chinese students studying for master's degrees in France with multiple-entry short-term visas for up to five years, shortening the visa processing time. The German ambassador to China also welcomed China's visa-free policy. This series of positive signals shows that China is playing a leading role in promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and foreign countries, and more and more countries are willing to open up and expand exchanges and cooperation with China.
The mutual promotion of the visa-free policy between China and Malaysia demonstrates the friendly relations and willingness to cooperate between the two countries, which is conducive to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Malaysia's visa-free policy will further promote tourism and economic development, and enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries. At the same time, this initiative also provides a reference and promotion for people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries, and further strengthens China's position and influence. It is believed that the visa-free policy between China and Malaysia can inject new impetus into further enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries and create better prospects for cooperation.