回应中方友好政策，便利两国人员往来，普京：俄将对等实施对华免签

Group 1 - Russia will implement a reciprocal visa-free policy for Chinese citizens in response to China's visa exemption for Russian citizens, which is expected to enhance bilateral relations and facilitate economic exchanges [1][3] - The Chinese government announced a trial visa-free policy for Russian passport holders from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allowing stays of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, and transit [3] - Russian tourism officials anticipate a 30% to 40% increase in the number of Russian tourists visiting China due to the visa exemption, with significant growth expected in air travel between the two countries [3][4] Group 2 - The Russian tourism sector is optimistic about the influx of Chinese tourists, with expectations of a 25% increase in Chinese visitors to Russia if the visa-free policy is implemented [4] - Prior to the pandemic, over 2 million Chinese tourists visited Russia in 2019, and the number is projected to reach over 1 million in 2024, indicating a recovery trend in tourism [4] - The mutual visa exemption is expected to benefit various tourism sectors, including traditional and medical tourism, and strengthen cultural and commercial ties between the two nations [5]