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Russia wants to extend visa-free regime with China indefinitely — deputy foreign minister

TASS21 October 2026, 01:10 UTCRussia

Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui previously reported that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Russia rose by nearly 50% in the first quarter of 2026

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