China has confirmed that starting February 17, 2026, Canadian and British citizens will be able to enter the country visa-free, a policy that will remain in effect until December 31, 2026. This announcement coincides with the Lunar New Year, a significant period for travel and family reunions in China, potentially boosting tourism and cultural exchanges. The Chinese foreign ministry stated, 'Holders of ordinary passports from these countries can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanges, or transit for a period not exceeding 30 days.' This policy change leaves the United States as the only Five Eyes nation without such an agreement with China, highlighting a shift in diplomatic relations amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. as reported by the South China Morning Post.