Following the positive tourism news such as Cuba's announcement of visa exemption for Chinese citizens holding regular passports, China becoming the guest of honor for the 2025 Cuba Tourism Festival, and the resumption of direct flights from China to Cuba on May 17th , Dr. Li Ruohong, Chairman of the China World Peace Foundation and President of the Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation, met with His Excellency Juan Carlos García, Minister of Tourism of Cuba, who is visiting China, at the Cuban Embassy on the evening of May 31st . With fond memories of his visits to Cuba many years ago, Chairman Li had friendly exchanges with His Excellency Mr. Garcia.