Chinese Ambassador to Russia Announces Russia's Second Place in Inbound Tourism to China
In the first half of 2026, Russia moved up to second place among countries sending tourists to China, according to Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui. The ambassador stated this during an interview with Izvestia, highlighting growing bilateral tourism ties. Chinese citizens have also expanded their travel to Russia, according to the same source.
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Chinese citizens have started to expand the geography of their travel to Russia, stated Zhang Hanhui, the Chinese Ambassador to Russia, in an interview with Izvestia.
In the first half of 2026, Russia moved up to second place among countries from which tourists travel to China, stated Zhang Hanhui, Chinese Ambassador to Russia, in an interview with Izvestia.
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