Do I need a visa if I am in transit and want to stay in Bejing for 48 hrs . I am canadian

Do I need a visa if I am in transit and want to stay in Bejing for 48 hrs . I am canadian . I see on the cnn travel that requirement of visa has been waived for Canadian citizens if they want to visit bejing. We have confirmed flight back to Canada with in 48 hrs.