President Zeman calls for lifting of visas for Chinese citizens

During his official visit to China, Czech President Miloš Zeman called for the lifting of visa requirements for Chinese citizens. Speaking at a Czech-Chinese business forum in Beijing, Mr Zeman said the Czech Republic would consider lifting visas for Chinese diplomats, and would propose the move be taken by the EU with the ultimate goal of lifting the visa requirement for all Chinese nationals. The Czech president also said the Bank of China, one of the biggest state-owned banks in the country, would open its branch in the Czech Republic next year. Mr Zeman is in China on a four-day official visit; he is scheduled to meet with the Chinese president and premier on Monday, the last day of his trip.

Author: Jan Richter