Xi Jinping says China will resume cross-border travel with Russia China

plans to resume cross-border travel, Xi Jinping said in a conversation with Putin.Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed hope for the resumption of large-scale exchanges between the peoples of the two countries.Xi Jinping (on screen) andXi Jinping (on screen) andXi Jinping (on screen) andVladimir Putin

CHINA is ready to resume cross-border travel with RUSSIA and other countries, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link, Xinhua reported.

In addition, the PRC leader noted that Beijing and Moscow should strengthen strategic coordination in order to bring more benefits to the two peoples and bring more stability to the world. He stated that it is necessary to develop cooperation in the field of economy, trade, energy, finance and agriculture.

China is ready to cooperate with Russia and all progressive countries in the world that oppose hegemony and power politics, to jointly resist unipolarity, protectionism and intimidation, and firmly defend sovereignty, security and interests, Xi Jinping said.

The Foreign Ministry announced its readiness to open ground passenger communication with China Politics

On the eve of the Chinese authorities issued a notice on the easing of restrictive measures introduced during the pandemic. Persons entering China do not need to go into quarantine from January 8 if they test negative for the CORONAVIRUS. The test must be taken 48 hours prior to arrival.

The Russian Foreign Ministry positively assessed China's decision . The Russian Consulate General in Harbin said on Dec. 27 that China and Russia are working on a plan to resume land passenger traffic between the countries. According to diplomats, the process should be phased.

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The quarantine for people entering China, introduced at the beginning of the pandemic, was in effect in the country for three years. In November, its period was reduced to eight days, and at the end of December it was completely canceled. 

The Chinese authorities have long maintained a policy of zero tolerance for the coronavirus. The country maintained strict restrictions and quarantine, which could cover entire cities. Against this background, protests began in the country.

In the autumn and winter of 2022, covid outbreaks increased in China. BLOOMBERG reported on December 23 that since the beginning of the month, 250 million people in China have become ill with coronavirus, which is about 18% of the country's population. This is the largest spike in coronavirus infections in China since the start of the pandemic.

Since then, the US , Italy, the UK and other countries have introduced mandatory COVID testing for arrivals on flights from mainland China.