Episode
Brazil to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens
- Podcast
- The Beijing Hour
- Published
- May 8, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3580
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Summary
Tensions have flared up again in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran accuses the U.S. of attacking its vessels, but the U.S. president said the ceasefire still holds (01:19). A global race is underway to track passengers on the hantavirus-hit cruise ship who disembarked before the outbreak (13:43). And starting May 11 through the end of the year, Chinese passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Brazil for purposes such as tourism and business (20:17).