With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier.

Britons will be able to travel to China for 30 days without a visa under the new deal, which will apply to both tourists and business travellers

China’s inbound tourism surges in 2026 as visa-free entry expands, Hainan attracts global travelers, and easier access gives China a competitive edge.

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing, agreements reached on areas including education, sports, health, among others - Anadolu Ajansı

PM says trip to China has put relationship in stronger place, but possible return visit angers British critics

The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.

China Relations On Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Shanghai, aiming to enhance business prospects for UK companies in China, the world's second-largest economy. This visit comes shortly after US President Donald Trump expressed potential opposition to any agreements between the UK and China.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China is the latest win Beijing can tout in its rivalry with Washington, but the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act that middle powers may try to play.