China Opens Doors to Russian Tourists as People-centric Exchange Deepens

<p style="color:#333333;font-weight:normal;font-size:16px;line-height:30px;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;hyphens:auto;text-align:justify;" data-flag="normal">Imagine the frustration. For years, Alexei, a small business owner from Moscow, has wanted to attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou to source new products. Each time, the process was the same: a lengthy application process, the wait for visa approval, and the constant worry that a minor error could derail his entire trip. The dream of easily exploring Chinese markets or even taking his family to see the Great Wall felt distant.</p><p style="color:#333333;font-weight:normal;font-size:16px;line-height:30px;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;hyphens:auto;text-align:justify;" data-flag="normal">But things are about to change. In a significant policy shift, China has announced a trial program that addresses this very challenge. As of September 15, 2025, the door to China will swing open for Russian citizens, marking a new er...