

This copperplate etching, taken by John Thomson, a famous travel photographer from the UK, is a photomontage of two pictures: at the front are a young local couple and behind them are Xiamen dockmen of the period. [Photo/ xmnn.cn]
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
Uruguay will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.