BEIJING, Jan. 5 (INP): Chinese State Administration of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security jointly issued the measures for the implementation of the Visa System for Foreign Talents to further expand the scope and duration of visa issuance for qualified personnel. This was stated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang here on Friday at a news briefing. According to the deployment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have further simplified the procedures for visas for foreign talents that have been certified by domestic competent departments of talent since January 1, 2018. Specific measures can be summarized in four "most" ways: First, The longest period of validity, that is, issued a valid visa for 10 years; second is the longest period of stay, that is, issued a visa for a stay period of 180 days; third is the shortest hair time, that is, the next day you can apply for visas; Is the most preferential treatment, including "zero fee" for processing, that is, foreign talent and their dependents exempt visa fees and urgent charges. The new visa reform and reform initiative will further enhance the openness of China's talent introduction and attract more foreign talents to participate in China's construction so as to enhance China's overall innovation capability. It will also help foreign talents to share opportunities for China's development, display their talents and accomplish their own tasks . Meanwhile, the spokesperson announced that at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Marcon, President of the French Republic, will pay a state visit to China from January 8 to January 10. This visit marks the first state visit by President Macronian to China and has an important bearing on the Sino-French relations. During their visit, the heads of state of the two countries will comprehensively review and look forward to the Sino-French relations. On the basis of summing up past experiences, they will enhance mutual political trust and gather consensus on the strategic issues so as to point out the direction for the exchange and cooperation between China and France in political, economic, trade and cultural fields Put forth planning and push for a close and lasting all-round strategic partnership between China and France to a new level.