2023 China Border Reopening: Mainland China Travel Update - John Thomas Abroad

China Border Reopening: Mainland China Travel Update

Today was a HUGE step in the right direction for people to visit Mainland China. Here is the latest.

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Today was a HUGE step in the right direction for people to visit Mainland China. Here is the latest.

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John Thomas Abroad2023-01-086 min

Today’s video is all about my excitement about being able to do more travel in and out of China and welcome more people back to China for visits with their family. Information is from January 8,2023. All information could change.

I share a couple of quick facts but more just share my excitement about being able to open borders again today.

Enjoy.

--- John Thomas Abroad

January 8, 2023, Winter in China

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