Originally Posted by narvik

No real source unfortunately, but:

1) supposedly 17 countries dropped the PCR Test for China Entry requirement as of March 1. Antigen test, including a self-administered one, that is NOT even checked is sufficient.
Countries are: Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, UAE, New Zealand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Switzerland, Hungary, Kenya, and Egypt.

2) Tourist Visas said to be starting to get issued within a month or so.