A new development in the crisis of China, South Korea and Japan! Short-term visa-free crossings have also been suspended
The Chinese embassies of South Korea and Japan said yesterday that they have suspended the issuance of business, tourism, health and general purpose visas to their citizens in response to the measures. Demon National In a new statement from the Immigration Department, “In response to discriminatory entry restriction measures against Chinese nationals” weather and port visas for shipping personnel and visa-free transit rights between 72 and 144 hours have been suspended. .
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea expressed that they were “sad” by China’s decision and said, “The government’s decision to strengthen quarantine measures is based on scientific and objective reasons. We will once again convey the position of our government. Contact the Chinese side.” used the words.
The Japanese embassy in China criticizes the visa suspension measure as “not in accordance with the principle of reciprocity”.
Defending that the said measures are aimed at fighting the epidemic and that the claims of discrimination are untrue, the embassy said in a statement, “China’s political the suspension of visas for reasons has nothing to do with the Kovid-19 epidemic. We are in this situation protest we do and demand. China’s withdrawal of the measure. assessment included.
The statement also asked the Beijing administration to share more transparent information on the number of infections and the epidemic landscape.
South Korea and Japan are among the countries that have announced measures for travelers from China amid concerns about border expansion after China announced it would open its borders from January 8.
South Korea suspended short-term visas for Chinese nationals until January 31, while requiring travelers from China to undergo PCR tests before travel and upon arrival.
The government also suspended flights to Busan, Daegu and Jeju, leaving only flights between South Korea and China to Incheon in the capital Seoul. weather limited to the port.
Japan also imposed testing requirements for Chinese passengers and suspended flights to some cities.
After many countries announced measures for travelers from China and its regions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said some of the measures were “disproportionate” and “unacceptable” and political and argued that it was being used for discriminatory purposes. We will accept it.” used the words. (AA)
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