(ECNS) -- China announced an optimized visa and entry policy for foreigners on Friday.

As a temporary measure, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will charge 75 percent of tourist visa fees from Dec. 11 to 31. 

Following the decision to manage COVID-19 with measures against Class-B infectious diseases on Jan. 8, the Chinese government has been continuously optimizing visa and entry policies for foreigners visiting the country.