China to replace PCR test requirement with antigen test for inbound travellers

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China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that all inbound travellers will only need to show Covid-19 antigen test results taken within 48 hours before boarding flights starting April 29, dropping the PCR test requirement.

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Currently, China requires inbound travellers from some countries to take PCR tests before entering the country.