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China to Fully Reopen Borders to Foreigners but Near-Term Hurdles Remain
(SOURCE: REUTERS)

China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday.

The removal of this last cross-border control measure imposed to guard against COVID-19 comes after authorities last month declared victory over the virus.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Unions continue campaign of nationwide strikes, and demonstrations across France; a further general strike is planned March 15.

Mexico - Severe weather conditions forecast across eastern and southern Mexico through at least March 16. Flooding and disruptions possible.

United Kingdom - Unionized civil servants to strike across UK March 15-16. Disruptions to public services, international travel highly likely.

United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across parts of the northeastern US through at least March 15. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

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