China is extending visa-free entry to nationals from nine additional countries, including South Korea, Norway, Finland, and Slovakia, as part of its broader efforts to revive its tourism industry and strengthen diplomatic ties as detailed in a South China Morning Post report.

China expands visa-free access for 9 more countries; congratulates Trump for victory

The Chinese leadership and senior EU officials kicked off a video summit on Monday amid tensions over bloc slamming Beijing's authoritarian measures and imposing tariffs on Chinese firms.

Amid strained ties, EU-China kick off virtual summit

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday slammed China, Russia for spreading "disinformation campaigns" across the world. "Foreign actors and certain third countries, in particular Russia and China, have engaged in targeted influence operations and disinformation campaigns in the EU, its neighborhood, and globally," the European Commission, in a statement, said.

EU 'names and shames' China, Russia for spreading 'disinformation campaigns'