China reopened its borders to international travelers

International travelers can now arrive in China without quarantine for the first time since the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Asian giant has reopened its borders Sunday since imposing travel restrictions in March 2020.

Visitors will no longer need to isolate themselves, marking a significant shift in the country’s anti-Covid-19 policy as it battles a surge in cases.

Those entering the country will still be required to have a negative PCR test performed within 48 hours of travel.

The reopening of the country comes at the beginning of “chun yun,” the first travel period of the Lunar New Year.

Before the pandemic, it was the largest annual global migration of people returning home to spend time with family.

“Covid zero.”

For the past three years, China had one of the strictest covid health policies in the world.

During this time, there have been many confinements and frequent testing requirements.

The measures have had a significant impact on the nation’s economy and global supply chains.

The government recently retracted the policy after massive protests across the country, the BBC reported.

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