Foreigners seeking to enter China can now get a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine shot to lessen their load of visa paperwork, the Chinese foreign ministry said on March 15. The new visa rule, which took effect on March 15, marks Beijing’s latest attempt to win international appeal for its homegrown vaccines. Foreign travelers who visit China for work and their relatives would only need to provide documents required before the pandemic began upon presenting a vaccination certificate, according to a March 12 notice released by the office of China’s foreign commissioner in Hong Kong. Zhao Lijian, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, said at a March 15 briefing that the decision was made “with a view to resuming international travel in an orderly fashion.” “China stands ready to advance mutual recognition of vaccination with other countries,” he continued. While Zhao didn’t clarify how widely the visa relaxation would apply, similar notices have …