China is opening to Russia. They introduce a temporary visa -free movement

A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun announced on Tuesday about the temporary abolition of visa obligation for Russian citizens with ordinary passports. This decision is an expression of China's gratitude for a high level of Chinese-Russian relationships.

Russia thus joined 47 other countries (including Poland), covered by Beijing by a unilateral release, allowing a 30-day stay in China for tourist and business purposes, visiting family and friends or transit.

-Chinese-Russian relations (are developed) at a high operational level, under the strategic leadership of the leaders of both countries. China attach great importance to facilitating interpersonal exchange, support strengthening contacts between nations and contributes a positive contribution to the promotion of the Chinese-Russian versatile partnership of strategic cooperation in the new era-said Guo.

“We invite more Russian friends to visit China more frequently,” said the spokesman, adding that the visa exemption will apply from September 15 this year. until September 14, 2026

The decision on visa -free movement was disclosed during the stay of the Russian leader Vladimir Putin in China. Putin took part in the summit of the Shanghai Organization of Cooperation in Tiancin, and on Wednesday he will appear in Beijing next to the leaders of the PRC and North Korea, XI Jinping and Kim Jong Una, during the military parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

From Beijing Krzysztof Pawliszak (PAP)

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