China Removes COVID-19 Testing Requirement

Bloomberg Law News recently reported that Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed beginning April 29, 2023, China will no longer require visitors to provide a negative PCR test result.

Instead, visitors can show negative rapid antigen test results, and airlines will not be required to check for proof.

China previously eliminated testing requirements for countries such as New Zealand and Malaysia.

In 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began requiring a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery from the virus for all travelers aged two years and older to the U.S. on flights originating from the People's Republic of China (PRC),

As of April 26, 2023, the U.S. CDC recommends various routine and travel vaccinations before visiting the PRC.

Previously, the U.S. Department of State issued a notice stating 'reconsider travel' to the PRC, including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws.