China agrees to extend visa-free travel with Russia for one year
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- •China's Foreign Ministry officially announced the readiness to extend the visa-free regime with Russia on April 5, 2026.
- •The current visa-free travel arrangement between China and Russia is set to be prolonged for one more year.
- •The visa-free regime facilitates cross-border travel for tourism and business purposes between the two countries.
- •The extension follows ongoing diplomatic and economic cooperation between China and Russia in recent years.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If China and Russia formally sign the extension agreement citizens of both countries will continue to benefit from simplified travel procedures, boosting tourism and bilateral trade.
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RURBC (RU)Китай готов продлить безвизовый режим с Россией еще на годRUKommersant (RU)МИД: Китай готов продлить безвизовый режим с РоссиейRURIA Novosti (RU)Китай готов продлить безвизовый режим с Россией на год, сообщили в МИДMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Saudi Arabia, Russia Agreement on Visa-Free Travel Takes Effect on May 11