China News Service, September 5th - According to a report from Sputnik News on the 4th, Russian President Putin stated that Russia will respond in a reciprocal manner to China's pilot visa-free policy for Russian citizens holding ordinary passports.
According to the report, the 10th Eastern Economic Forum was held in Vladivostok from September 3rd to 6th. During this time, Putin thanked China for its decision to implement a visa-free policy for Russian citizens.
Putin said: "There is no doubt that Russia will respond to this friendly move in a reciprocal manner, and we will also implement the same policy."
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced on the 2nd that in order to further facilitate personnel exchanges between China and foreign countries, China has decided to expand the scope of visa-exempt countries. From September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, a pilot visa-free policy will be implemented for Russian citizens holding ordinary passports.
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