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Peruvians advocate for travel, economic opportunities brought by China's visa-free policy

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Peruvians advocate for travel, economic opportunities brought by China's visa-free policy

2025-05-17 17:36 Last Updated At:21:37

China's recently announced visa-free policy for five Latin American nations, including Peru, has triggered a wave of enthusiasm among locals to visit and learn more about China, while business representatives have also hailed the waiver as a promoter of new commercial, academic and investment opportunities, and a milestone in bilateral relations.

Holders of ordinary passports from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be granted visa-free entry on a trial basis starting from June 1, according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ordinary passports holders from these five countries, who come to China for the purposes of business, tourism, family visits, or exchanges and visits, and transits with stays for no more than 30 days, can enter China without a need to apply for a visa.

The visa-free policy has generated great enthusiasm among Peruvians, who see this measure as an opportunity to boost tourism, strengthen trade ties between the two countries.

"It gives us more opportunities to travel to the country, to visit it, to learn more about its culture or to start a business," said a Peruvian resident.

"It is very interesting, because it gives us the chance to go abroad and learn more about Chinese culture, see their technological and economic development that has come through decades of economic progress," said another resident.

Peruvians believe that this news is a great opportunity for those who have always dreamed of getting to know the Asian giant up close, as students and young professionals.

"I think it would be a good experience to travel there, to enjoy both the Chinese culture and tourist sites," said another resident.

"It is a very good opportunity for all Peruvians who are here, especially for those of us who have no facilities to go to other countries," said another resident.

Tourism associations in Peru expect the number of tourists traveling to China to grow significantly. And for the major foreign trade union in Peru, this visa exemption policy will also facilitate business travel and boost exports.

"It also includes business activities for up to 30 days, so this certainly has an important effect on the trade issue. Last year, our trade with China hit about 41 billion U.S. dollars. Just in the first quarter of this year, from January to March, there has already been an increase of about 32 percent. Trade and investment, especially large-scale ones, certainly require physical presence. No one invests significant amounts in places where they do not know. Hopefully, this free exchange of people or flows of people can trigger a new wave of Peruvian investments in China," said Luciano Paredes, manager of corporate affairs of ComexPeru.

In Peru, it is expected that in the future this measure will be accompanied by campaigns to promote Chinese destinations, considering that in this way China and Peru are taking another step towards a strategic relationship that promises mutual benefits.

Peruvians advocate for travel, economic opportunities brought by China's visa-free policy

Peruvians advocate for travel, economic opportunities brought by China's visa-free policy

Peruvians advocate for travel, economic opportunities brought by China's visa-free policy

Peruvians advocate for travel, economic opportunities brought by China's visa-free policy

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Chinese FM meets Ethiopian counterpart in Changsha

2025-06-13 13:37 Last Updated At:14:07

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Changsha, capital city of central China's Hunan Province, on Wednesday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that during the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in September last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali held in-depth and friendly exchanges and reached new common understandings on advancing the all-weather strategic partnership.

China and Ethiopia have worked together to achieve early results in implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, helping Ethiopia accelerate its development and revitalization and also bringing more tangible benefits to the Ethiopian people, he added.

Noting that China and Ethiopia share a glorious history of resisting and overcoming foreign aggression, and now stand as important representatives of the Global South and members of BRICS, Wang said that China is ready to work with Ethiopia to enhance strategic communication, promote common development through mutually beneficial cooperation, and safeguard common interests through solidarity and coordination.

The two sides should strengthen the synergy of development strategies and explore and expand cooperation in new energy vehicles, green industries, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence, he said.

Timothewos said that Ethiopia enjoys a robust partnership with China, and that the two sides have achieved fruitful outcomes through practical cooperation, which demonstrates the solidarity and mutual trust between the two countries and sets a model for the Global South. He thanked China for its strong support on issues concerning Ethiopia's core interests and its valuable assistance to Africa's development. Ethiopia will continue to firmly uphold the one-China principle, he said.

Timothewos congratulated China on successfully launching and establishing the International Organization for Mediation, and expressed Ethiopia's readiness to strengthen cooperation with China in the peaceful settlement of disputes.

The two sides also exchanged views on enhancing coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and BRICS, and expressed readiness to jointly increase the voice and representation of the Global South and pool collective strength for common revitalization.

Chinese FM meets Ethiopian counterpart in Changsha

Chinese FM meets Ethiopian counterpart in Changsha

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