China decided to extend the visa-free entry for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.⁣ ⁣ The announcement comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from Tuesday to Wednesday.⁣ ⁣ Russia will also extend its visa-free scheme for Chinese citizens to 2027, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, according to Russian news agencies. ⁣ ⁣ #Putin #XiJinping #China #ChinaRussia ⁣