China suspends visa issuance for South Koreans and Japanese

Tokyo protests against China's retaliation; official says move 'out of proportion'

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- China stopped issuing visas for visitors from South Korea and Japan on Tuesday, in a retaliatory move against neighbors that have stiffened entry restrictions on Chinese travelers due to a surge of COVID infections in the country.

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