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Chinese Ambassador to Russia Reports 20% Growth in Border Trade Amid Visa-Free Policy Challenges
Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui reported a 20% increase in border trade between Russia and China from January to May 2026, reaching nearly $3 billion. The visa-free policy led to technical difficulties due to increased passenger flow. The situation highlights the economic and logistical impacts of the policy.
From January to May 2026, border trade between Russia and China rose by 20%, reaching approximately $3 billion, according to Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui. The growth was attributed to the visa-free travel policy introduced between the two nations. However, the policy also caused technical difficulties, particularly in managing the increased passenger flow from Russia to China.
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IndependentIzvestiaAug 28, 02:15 AM
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Talks About Difficulties After Visa-Free Agreement with RussiaThe introduction of visa-free travel and the increase in passenger flow from Russia to China caused some technical difficulties, said Zhang Hanhui, the Chinese Ambassador to Russia, in an interview with Izvestia.
IndependentIzvestiaAug 28, 01:25 AM
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Reports Growth in Border Trade with Russia After Visa-Free PolicyFrom January to May 2026, the volume of border trade between Russia and China increased by 20% and approached $3 billion, stated Zhang Hanhui, the Chinese Ambassador to Russia, in an interview with Izvestia.