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Group 1 - The trial implementation of a visa-free policy for Russian citizens in China officially took effect on September 15, leading to a significant increase in tourist traffic at border ports near Russia [1][3] - On September 15 and 16, the Hunchun port in Jilin experienced a busy scene with multiple batches of Russian travelers passing through smoothly, aided by the establishment of a "single exemption dedicated channel" to reduce waiting times [3] - The first day of the visa-free policy saw over 1,000 Russian travelers entering China, marking a 104% year-on-year increase, with a corresponding rise in inquiries and bookings at local attractions in Hunchun [5] Group 2 - In addition to the visa-free policy, Jilin Province launched a tax refund policy for foreign travelers on September 1, which allows them to claim refunds on VAT for personal items purchased in the province [7] - The actual refund rate for travelers is approximately 9% or 6% of the product price, with the first batch of eligible stores covering popular consumer categories such as food, daily necessities, and local specialties [7] - Russian travelers can process tax refunds at local supermarkets after spending over 200 yuan, with the store providing necessary invoices to facilitate their exit from China [9]