Cuba opens doors to Chinese tourists with visa exemption

In a significant move to boost tourism, the Cuban government announced on Saturday that it will implement a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, effective from this month.
The announcement was made by Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia at the 42nd Cuban International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2024). The event took place in the picturesque seaside resort of Cayo Coco, located in the province of Ciego de Avila.
According to the latest data from the Cuban Ministry of Tourism, as of April 26, Cuba has already welcomed over 1 million international tourists this year. This is a promising start as the Cuban government has set an ambitious target to attract 3.5 million international tourists in 2024.
As the tourism sector continues to thrive, Cuba remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing visitor experiences, fostering cultural exchange, and strengthening diplomatic ties with key partners like China. The implementation of the visa-free policy marks a significant milestone in the journey towards realizing Cuba's tourism potential and furthering international cooperation. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
A dramatic eruption rocked Shinmoedake volcano in Japan’s Kirishima mountain range at approximately 5:23 AM local time on Sunday, sending a towering ash plume more than 3,000 meters above the crater, according to local media reports.
Two men lost their lives on Saturday when a small ultralight aircraft crashed in the yard of a former factory in the western Romanian city of Arad, local emergency services confirmed.
Palestinian human rights organizations have revealed that Israeli occupation forces escalated their arrest campaign in July 2025, detaining 662 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem.
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese has called on the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to expel Israel from all international competitions.