2025.01.21 16:14Nation

中国人の観光ビザ緩和に批判　「国民の理解得られず」―自民

　政府が先月発表した中国人観光客向けビザ（査証）の発給要件緩和を巡り、２１日の自民党の外交部会などの合同会議で「オーバーツーリズム（観光公害）につながる」「国民の理解が得られない」などと批判が相次いだ。政府から党に事前連絡がなかったことへの不満も出たという。
　星野剛士外交部会長は会合後、記者団に「党内にはこうした厳しい意見が非常に強いということを（外務省は）岩屋毅外相にしっかりと伝えてほしい」と語った。ビザ要件緩和は、岩屋氏が先月の中国訪問時に表明した。（2025/01/21-16:14）

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2025.01.21 16:14Nation

LDP Lawmakers Slam Easing of Visa Rules for Chinese Visitors

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The relaxation of visa requirements for Chinese visitors, which was announced by the Japanese government last month, attracted criticism Tuesday at a meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
   Some of those opposing the easing of the rules mentioned overtourism and the difficulty of gaining public understanding for the move. Dissatisfaction was also expressed that the government did not notify the party of the move in advance.
   "We want (the Foreign Ministry) to inform Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya that there are strict opinions (on the matter) inside the party," Tsuyoshi Hoshino, head of the LDP's foreign affairs division, told reporters after the meeting.
   The government announced the move last month during Iwaya's visit to China.