A scroll with "望" ("expectation" in English), the Chinese Character of the Year, written in different ways with Chinese writing brushes, is showcased at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Cross-Straits Happy Life Festival. [Photo/xmnn.cn]
Some 15,000 marathoners from home and abroad take part in the the Xiamen Haicang International Half Marathon, part of the 2018 Cross-Straits Happy Life Festival. [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.
