China announced Russian citizens with ordinary passports can enter visa-free for 30-day stays from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026. The policy covers business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges, and transit, reflecting strengthening China-Russia ties. In 2024, bilateral trade reached $244.8 billion while Russian tourism surged 115% YoY to 1.5 million visitors. In H1 2025, 661,600 Russians traveled to China by air, up over 70%. The policy is expected to fuel cross-border exchanges and may encourage Russia to consider reciprocal access for Chinese travelers.