Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on July 29. A RIA Novosti reporter asked. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko said earlier that Russia and China are discussing the establishment of a permanent visa-free system for citizens of both countries. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Mao Ning said, “Since the mutual visa exemption arrangement between China and Russia was reached, it has played a positive role in facilitating personnel exchanges and promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries. We are willing to maintain communication with Russia.”

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on July 29. A RIA Novosti reporter asked. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko said earlier that Russia and China are discussing the establishment of a permanent visa-free system for citizens of both countries. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Mao Ning said, “Since the mutual visa exemption arrangement between China and Russia was reached, it has played a positive role in facilitating personnel exchanges and promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries. We are willing to maintain communication with Russia.”