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New regulations to take effect on June 1 will assist the docking and resupply of international cruise ships at China's ports, officials said at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
China implemented a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships starting Wednesday. As a result, foreign tourist groups arriving in China on cruise ships organized by domestic travel agencies can enter China without the need for a visa at designated cruise ports in 13 cities including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai and Qingdao, and stay in the country for up to 15 days.
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As the cruise ship Dream set sail on Wednesday, Tianjin International Cruise Home Port has witnessed more than 100,000 international cruise passenger trips in 2024.