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China Ends Visa Requirements for Canadians: A New Chapter in Canada-China Relations (2026)
China Ends Visa Requirements for Canadians: A New Chapter in Canada-China Relations (2026) In a move that signals a dramatic pivot in international diplomacy, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday, February 15, 2026, that it is dropping visa requirements for Canadian ordinary passport holders. This decision, effective from February 17, 2026, allows Canadians to enter mainland China for up to 30 days without the previously mandatory (and often tedious) visa application process. The “Carney Effect” and Diplomatic Breakthroughs This policy change didn’t happen in a vacuum. It follows a high-stakes visit to Beijing in January...