Headed by Sandra Russo, vice-president of Broad Front in Uruguay, a delegation of left-wing political parties from Uruguay, Chile and Argentina visited Xiamen, Fujian province from Feb 22 to 24.
Li Xiaoping, director of Xiamen's Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, detailed them on the city's achievements with data and cases and also shared practices in environmental protection and poverty elimination.
The South American guests expected to learn from China's experience in reform and opening-up and explore a more efficient way to communicate with the country by this tour.
The delegation members also visited Gulangyu Island, a world cultural heritage site off Xiamen, and the Urban Planning Exhibition Center during their stay in the city.
A delegation of left-wing political parties from Uruguay, Chile and Argentina expects to learn from China's experience in reform and opening-up during their visit in Xiamen, Fujian province from Feb 22 to 24. [Photo/fo.xm.gov.cn]
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
