China opens up to more tourists as Trump closes U.S. off

AS THE U.S. UNDER PRESIDENT DONald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to some tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative isolation, has loosened its travel restrictions to unprecedented levels.

- -MIRANDA JEYARETNAM

ATTRACTING VISITORS: China is expanding visa-free entry to 75 countries as part of a broader campaign to boost inbound tourism, which has already seen a surge. Last year, over 20 million foreigners visited China without a visa, doubling the number from the previous year, according to China’s National Immigration Administration.