中国对俄免签落地见效 "周末游东宁"受青睐 来源：中国新闻网 免签政策的顺利实施，离不开坚实的服务保障支撑。东宁市不仅精心研发16类"东宁礼物"系列文创产 品，以本地文化为内核打造特色IP，让文旅记忆可感可藏；更精准对接中俄游客需求，推出"你好！俄 罗斯跨境入东首体验冰雪家嘉年华"等旅游产品，点燃冬季文旅消费热潮。东宁市主动发起"绥东珲"三 地文旅协同发展机制，有效拓宽了文旅辐射范围。数据显示，依托系列举措，东宁市累计接待游客265 万人次，文旅产业成为拉动经济增长、深化中俄民间交流的重要引擎。 值得一提的是，自去年东宁收费岗亭拆除以来，不仅为免签跨境出行节省了时间成本，更降低了往来物 流运输成本。据统计，撤站一年来，惠及19万居民、3000余台货车，为司乘人员节省通行费2500余万 元。 东宁市还建立跨部门信息共享与协同机制，结合对俄免签客流特点，动态调配通关查验力量，确保口岸 通行秩序井然。 在外地游客与俄籍旅客涌入进一步拉动本地消费的同时，东宁市积极推动特色农产品、手工艺品等本地 优质产品走向俄罗斯市场，实现"政策红利"向"发展实效"的转化。(完) 中新网牡丹江1月7日电(姜辉 王万鑫)中国对俄免签政策 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. tariff policy is causing a "disaster state" in Lesotho and potentially across Africa, disrupting a previously beneficial trade relationship that provided jobs and income stability [1][3]. Group 1: Impact on Lesotho - Lesotho's textile manufacturing sector, which heavily relies on U.S. market demand, is facing factory closures and job losses due to new tariffs, leading to a spike in unemployment [3]. - The U.S. has imposed a 15% tariff on Lesotho, with similar tariffs affecting nearly 20 other African countries, including a 30% tariff on South Africa and 25% on Tunisia [3]. Group 2: Trade vs. Aid - The article argues that trade, rather than aid, is essential for poverty alleviation in Africa, a principle supported by bipartisan U.S. policy through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [4]. - AGOA, enacted in 2000, significantly increased non-oil exports from sub-Saharan Africa to the U.S., growing from approximately $8 billion to nearly $40 billion [4]. Group 3: Criticism of AGOA - Critics point out that AGOA has limitations, as only 32 out of 54 African countries qualify for duty-free exports, and the benefits are concentrated in a few nations [5]. - There are concerns that AGOA is not mutually beneficial, as many African countries are too poor to purchase more U.S. goods, limiting the program's effectiveness [5]. Group 4: Trade Deficits and Economic Growth - The U.S. has trade deficits with several African nations, including $234 million with Lesotho, which is seen as a sign of successful cooperation that helps develop local industries and create jobs [6]. - The article suggests that trade deficits can lead to economic prosperity in Africa, contrasting with the limitations of aid [6]. Group 5: Future of AGOA - AGOA is set to expire unless Congress approves its renewal, raising concerns that its expiration could allow other countries to increase their influence in Africa and lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers [6].