Reported about 1 year ago
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of Chinese nationals traveling from South America through Ecuador to reach the United States, with many using Ecuador as a key transit point for illegal immigration. Following reports of excessive stays and potential misuse of the visa-free entry policy by Chinese nationals, Ecuador has decided to suspend visa-free entry for Chinese citizens starting July 1st. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not deny this decision, and Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the suspension. This action comes amid a trend of Chinese nationals feeling uneasy about the future in China and choosing to flee ('run' in Chinese phonetics), with 'running studies' becoming a popular keyword. Measures are being taken to crack down on illegal immigration activities.
Source: YAHOO