Reference Message Network reported on May 18th, according to a report from the website of Brazil's "Forum" magazine on May 15th, Brazilians who plan to travel to China for tourism, business trips, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit, as long as their stay does not exceed one month, will no longer need visas.

On the 15th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the statement at a regular press conference that, starting from June 1st, 2025, until May 31st, 2026, a trial visa-free policy will be implemented for ordinary passport holders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. Ordinary passport holders from these five countries coming to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transiting for no more than 30 days can enter without a visa.

Lin Jian pointed out that China will continue to uphold high-level opening-up, introducing more measures to continuously enhance the level of convenience for personnel exchanges between China and foreign countries. He expressed welcome to more foreign friends making good use of the visa-free and visa facilitation policies to visit China, experience its colorful and vibrant culture, and see the country with their own eyes.

The report noted that a recent report indicated that following the significant growth in China's inbound tourism market in 2023, it showed a more evident recovery growth trend in 2024 and is expected to fully recover from the impact of the epidemic by 2025.

Data shows that in 2024, China received a total of 131.9 million inbound tourists, an increase of 61% year-on-year, recovering to over 90% of the level in 2019, far exceeding the recovery level in 2023.

An increasing number of foreigners traveling to China are sharing their experiences on global social platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and personal blogs. This trend helps construct a more comprehensive and realistic image of China for the international public, breaking away from oversimplification and stereotypes.

For instance, American internet celebrity "Hyperthyroidism Guy" gained extremely high popularity during his trip to China this year. With over 37 million followers on YouTube, "Hyperthyroidism Guy" conducted live broadcasts in multiple Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and Changsha. These live broadcasts attracted millions of viewers and were widely covered by Chinese media. The energetic performance and exaggerated reactions of this internet celebrity resonated with young Chinese audiences who enjoy his relaxed and humorous video content.

During his stay in China, "Hyperthyroidism Guy" participated in a series of cultural activities, such as learning Chinese martial arts at Shaolin Temple, tasting local delicacies, and visiting tourist attractions like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. He shared these experiences during his live broadcasts, providing fans with an authentic perspective on China.

"Hyperthyroidism Guy's" trip to China not only increased his fame among Chinese fans but also became a platform for promoting cultural exchanges between China and the United States, showcasing the positive and upward-looking aspects of Chinese society to a global audience. (Compiled/translated by Han Chao)

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