This file photo taken on July 23, 2020 shows the frontal exterior of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, Washington, DC, the United States. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - From Dec 11, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will implement a temporary measure, reducing visa fees to 75 percent of the current rates, according to a statement published on the Chinese Foreign Ministry's social media account.

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The local Chinese diplomatic and consular missions are available for more information, according to the statement, noting that after the implementation of managing COVID-19 as a Class B infectious disease on Jan 8, 2023, the Chinese government has continued to optimize visa and entry policies for foreigners to promote people-to-people exchanges.