diplomacyFriday, August 28, 20263 sources

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.

In the first half of 2026, Russia became the second-largest source of tourists visiting China, according to Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui, who spoke to Izvestia. The ambassador noted that the easing of visa restrictions and increased cultural exchanges contributed to this shift. Chinese citizens have also begun to travel more widely to Russia, reflecting a growing interest in Russian destinations.

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IndependentIzvestiaAug 28, 01:55 AM
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Announced Expansion of the Geography of Chinese Citizens' Travel to Russia

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.

IndependentIzvestiaAug 28, 01:45 AM
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Names Russia's Ranking in Inbound Tourism to China

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.

IndependentIzvestiaAug 28, 01:01 AM
Russia holds second place among countries from which tourists travel to China

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Russia Zhang Hanhui — on the visa-free effect, joint projects in the field of education and integration of mobile payments