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World in brief: May 15 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) walks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto while inspecting a honour guard before their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 15, 2025

CHINA: BEIJING will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region.

Starting June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, the Foreign Ministry announced today. The trial will be in effect for one year.

“We welcome more foreign friends to visit China, to experience the colourful and vibrant China,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a daily briefing.

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