Argentina on Monday announced a loosening of visa requirements for Chinese citizens, the South China Morning Post reported.
Under the new policy, effective Tuesday, Chinese nationals with US visas will not need Argentine visas to enter the country for tourism or business, according to the report.
The move comes after China in May announced a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. It is the first time that China has extended such access to nations in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Under the policy, which will remain in effect from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from these five countries can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for purposes including business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchange, and transit.
Economic ties between China and Latin America have also deepened significantly. Bilateral trade has doubled over the past decade, surpassing $500 billion in 2024. Chinese exports, including electric vehicles, are increasingly popular in the region, while Latin American goods such as Chilean cherries and Argentine beef have become Chinese household staples, according to Xinhua.
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