Hungary speeds up visa process

It is hoping to attract more Chinese business travelers as well as tourists

Hungary has decided to speed up the visa procedure for Chinese travelers to attract more investment and tourists from the world's second-largest economy.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a joint news conference with his visiting Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto in Beijing on Wednesday, announced that Chinese business travelers will be able to get a two-year, multiple-entry visa within 24 hours after applying.