[China and Japan] Travel allowed between countries for business or by expats

This week the governments of China and Japan are set to agree to allow travel to resume between them for business people and expatriates, according to reporting by The Yomiuri Shimbun. The two countries have strong economic ties and the agreement is intended to help boost their economies, which have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japanese government sources reportedly said that the envisaged agreement will primarily allow business people to make short-term trips. They will subsequently be exempted from the 14-day quarantine, on the condition that they take COVID-19 tests before departure and upon arrival, submit their accommodation details in advance and restrict their movements to work-related locations. The Japan Times has more on the impending change.

This week the governments of China and Japan are set to agree to allow travel to resume between them for business people and expatriates, according to reporting by The Yomiuri Shimbun. The two countries have strong economic ties and the agreement is intended to help boost their economies, which have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japanese government sources reportedly said that the envisaged agreement will primarily allow business people to make short-term trips. They will subsequently be exempted from the 14-day quarantine, on the condition that they take COVID-19 tests before departure and upon arrival, submit their accommodation details in advance and restrict their movements to work-related locations. The Japan Times has more on the impending change.