news bulletin – answers

Beijing backs pre-Games visa policy

questions

1. Who is taking measures to restrict business visas? Shanghai
2. How is Shanghai described? ‘financial hub’
3. Who has complained? business groups
4. How many nations applying in Hong Kong have been affected? 33
5. How long will approvals for visas be postponed? until mid September
6. What are the curbs meant to ensure? the smooth hosting of the Games
7. Where have 50% more visa applications been received? Beijing
8. Who are being hurt the most by the restrictions? Exporters
9. What 2 things are cited as keeping the tourists away from China? visa restrictions and bad publicity
10. What has happened since April? a downward trend in visitor numbers