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Czech ambassador: We are ready

Libor Secka, the Czech Republic's ambassador to China, shared his enthusiasm for a new direct flight between his country and China in an exclusive interview with China Daily. The first direct route between Beijing and Prague will begin on Sept 23, a week before China's National Day. The ambassador said his embassy in Beijing is ready for a rise in the number of Chinese visitors and is offering a friendly visa process to them - two to three days for a business visa and up to four days for tourist entry.