

Vladimir Timofeev (front), deputy head of the Russian Republic of Karelia on strategic development, stops before a freezer stocked with meat and cheese at the Seashine Imported Goods Sales Center in Xiamen, Fujian province. [Photo/xmfo.gov.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.