India, Dec. 12 -- China has welcomed India's move to speed up approval of business visas issued to Chinese professional, calling it a "positive step".

Beijing's reaction came after India tweaked visa rule to allow Chinese nationals coming to the country to apply under business visa category, apart from the existing employment visa category.

"We've noted this positive move," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a media briefing, according to PTI news aegncy. Jiakun was responding to a question on reports that India will speed up issuance of business visas to Chinese business professionals.

The Chinese official said that easing cross-border travel "serves the common interests of all parties".

He added, "China will maintain comm...