As globalization expands, with international cooperation, businesses, contracts and education becoming more popular and intertwined, countries seek to open their doors to foreign talent and the concept of visa-free travel has become a new form of diplomatic currency. Many Asian nations have already leveraged their economic strength and political stability to negotiate visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for their citizens across various countries. China, Japan and South Korea have enhanced multi…
Read moreAs globalization expands, with international cooperation, businesses, contracts and education becoming more popular and intertwined, countries seek to open their doors to foreign talent and the concept of visa-free travel has become a new form of diplomatic currency. Many Asian nations have already leveraged their economic strength and political stability to negotiate visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for their citizens across various countries. China, Japan and South Korea have enhanced multilateral relations via reciprocated visa-free policies, which promotes trade, tourism and investments among these countries. In 2022, South Korea’s investment in China was $6.6 billion, an increase of $2.6 billion compared to 2021. Likewise, China's visa-free accords with Thailand on 28 January 2024 and Malaysia on 30 November 2024 have enhanced regional commerce, investment and diplomatic collaboration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This privilege is not just a testament to their economic influence but is also the result of years of good diplomatic relations.
