Thanks! It is worth revamping the visa thread as two main changes have happened:
- Several countries no longer need a visa for short visits
- TWOV was expanded to more countries, increased to 240 hours, and now you can travel between the TWOV areas instead of being locked to one. This might alleviate visa requirements completely for many leisure travelers. Conditions for Foreign Nationals Applying for the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Eligibility_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America