Interview | Shen Shiwei on China's Visa-Free Policy to Five Latin America and Caribbean countries
Shen Shiwei, founder of the China Briefing newsletter was interviewed by Diario La República, a leading media in Uruguay on China’s visa-free policy to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay.
China’s announcement of its visa-free policy for five Latin American countries is a pivotal step to enhance people-to-people exchanges. It not only positions China as a welcoming destination for global visitors but also symbolizes a mutually beneficial approach to shared growth, reinforcing China’s role as a contributor to inclusive globalization.
By granting 30-day visa-free access for tourism, business and cultural activities, China seeks to dismantle travel hurdles, invigorate cross-border trade and deepen people-to-people bonds.
This initiative aligns with China’s high-level opening-up, demonstrating its commitment to strengthening partnerships with Latin American and Caribbean nations, as China says it will expand the visa-free policy to cover more regional countries in due course.
The growth in Latin American visitors to China arises from multiple drivers. First, the visa free policy will make China travel easier for Latin American and Caribbean travelers. Second, economic integration plays a key role: rising trade volumes and joint infrastructure projects drive business travel, as Latin American enterprises increasingly engage with China’s innovation and sustainability sectors. Third, cultural and tourism appeal—China’s blend of historical landmarks and modern metropolitans, coupled with campaigns like the China-Brazil Year of Culture set for 2026—has heightened its allure. These factors create a dynamic ecosystem where convenience, economic synergy and cultural curiosity collectively fuel the upward trend in visitor numbers.
Here is an English on-line translation version:
Link: Shen Shiwei: “La exención de visas refuerza el papel de China en una globalización inclusiva”
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