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China will “normally issue passports“ for individuals who need to travel abroad for study, employment, or business. - Reuters

BEIJING: When bank executive Zhou Wei heard he would no longer need to apply for a visa to visit Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand come early 2024, he earmarked them as his next possible holiday destinations.

He rejoiced at the news because “it’s the feeling of being respected”, Zhou told The Straits Times.

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