Business Travel: China launches 'ASEAN visa' for 10 countries, Timor-Leste

China has introduced a special multiple-entry ASEAN visa for business travelers, their spouses, and children from 10 ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste.

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00:00China has rolled out a special multiple-entry visa for 10 ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste.

00:06Eligible travelers from the 11 nations visiting China on business,

00:10along with their spouses and children, will be offered the ASEAN visa.

00:15It will allow multiple entries over the span of five years, with each stay lasting up to 180 days.

00:22China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the new scheme aims to further facilitate

00:27cross-border travel between China and Southeast Asia.

00:31The new visa comes on top of existing visa-free agreements that China already has with several

00:38countries, including Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.

00:42Travelers from the three countries currently enjoy mutual visa-free travel arrangements for up to 30 days.