
The BRICS Cultural Festival, to enhance multilateral communication under the BRICS framework, will run from Sept 15-22 in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province.
More than 200 artists from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will participate, with more than 30 activities, including performances, exhibitions and film screenings, to be convened.
All the events will be open to the public for free.
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
Uruguay will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.