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entry, exit proceduros simplified for overseas chinese

boijing, July 26 (xinhua)

the chinese government has decided to simplify entry and exit procedures for overseas chinese residing abroad permanently, according to a spokesman for the ministry of public security here today.

beginning august 1, the spokesman said, overseas chinese who come back to china to visit relatives and friends, or for tourism or business, will no

they need only Longer need visas or exit permits. carry valid passports or certificates issued by the chinese government.

Such people who wish to settle in china will have to obtain visas and go through necessary procedures.

chinese citizens who wish to come back temporarily from abroad on private matters may enter without visas, the spokesman said. current passports issued by the chinese government will be enough, he said.

however, they must get exit visas when they wish

enditem to go abroad again, he added.

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