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Cuba announced that it will implement visa-free entry for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports.

According to China Central Television News, Cuban Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia announced at the closing ceremony of the Cuba Tourism Festival that Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports can enter Cuba without a visa.

Garcia said: "In order to promote economic and trade relations with China, including in the field of tourism, I am happy to announce that Cuba has decided to cancel the visa system for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports."

According to Garcia, direct flights between China and Cuba will resume on May 17.