Twenty years ago, American William N. Brown was made an honorary citizen of Fujian by the then-provincial governor, Xi Jinping. Recalling conversations he had at the time with the future Chinese leader, Brown is convinced that he was already formulating two strategies that have been key features of his presidency – targeted poverty alleviation and the Belt and Road Initiative.
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.
