

Zhuang Jiahan (right), mayor of Xiamen, meets with Mayor Norio Tomonaga and the main delegation members on Aug 1. [Photo/fo.xm.gov.cn]

A performance is staged by teenagers from Xiamen and Sasebo at the Children's Center of Xiamen on Aug 2. [Photo/fo.xm.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.