Easier UK visas to lure Chinese tourists

The United Kingdom will make it easier for Chinese nationals to apply for visas to visit the country, a move designed to lure more Chinese tourists as well as potential investors, several British officials said on Monday in Beijing.

Under the proposals, Chinese tourists visiting the European Union using selected travel agencies will no longer have to file a separate application to visit Britain.

Starting in the summer of 2014, businesspeople will be able to apply for a "super-priority" visa, which will be processed within 24 hours rather than one week.