2027 travelers should recheck China’s 30-day visa-free policy

Recent trade-show and nationality-specific guides repeat the claim that China’s 30-day unilateral visa-free policy for 48 countries is due to expire on December 31, 2026 unless extended. Treat the date as a planning signal, not confirmation: verify official notices and event dates, distinguish 30-day entry from 240-hour transit, and do not assume a fair creates an exemption.