Brazil to grant exemptions from certain categories of short-term visas to Chinese citizens

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced that Brazil will grant exemptions from certain categories of short-term visas to Chinese citizens, in reciprocity for China's visa exemption policy for Brazilian nationals, the Brazilian presidency said on Friday.

According to an official statement, the decision was made in the context of deepening cooperation between Brazil and China, with the aim of further facilitating people-to-people exchanges and promoting bilateral interaction.

The Brazilian government said the specific implementation date of the visa-free policy will be announced at a later time.

Brazil to grant exemptions from certain categories of short-term visas to Chinese citizens

Oil prices inched up on Friday.

The West Texas Intermediate for March delivery went up 5 cents, or 0.08 percent, to settle at 62.89 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for April delivery gained 23 cents, or 0.34 percent, to settle at 67.75 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

Crude futures settle higher