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Driven by the optimization of the China-Russia visa-free policy and the expansion of round-trip flight capacity, the number of inbound and outbound Russian nationals at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport saw a significant surge in the first five months of this year, the latest data showed.

最新数据显示，得益于中俄免签政策优化以及往返航班运力扩容，今年前五个月经广州白云国际机场出入境的俄罗斯公民数量大幅激增。

According to statistics from the Guangzhou Baiyun Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station, from January to May, the airport handled over 210,000 entry and exit trips by Russian nationals, marking a 110 percent year-on-year increase, and setting a new record for the period.

广州白云出入境边防检查站统计数据显示，1至5月，该口岸俄罗斯公民出入境人次超21万，同比涨幅达110%，创下历年同期新高。

The unilateral visa-free policy is the primary driving force. China in May officially extended its visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec 31, 2027, significantly reducing the time and economic costs for Russian citizens traveling to China and stimulating enthusiasm for cross-border travel.

单方面免签政策是增长的核心推动力。我国于今年5月正式将针对俄罗斯公民的单方面免签政策延长至2027年12月31日，大幅降低俄罗斯民众来华的时间与经济成本，极大激发了跨境出行热情。

Data showed that in the first five months, the airport inspected over 100,000 visa-free entries by Russian nationals, accounting for 90 percent of the total Russian inbound travelers, with tourism and business stated as the main purposes of travel.

数据显示，前五个月经该口岸免签入境的俄罗斯公民超10万人次，占俄罗斯入境总人数的90%，出行目的以旅游、商务为主。

Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said that the Russia-China visa-free regime provides a tremendous opportunity to strengthen ties between the peoples of the two countries, and he invited Chinese people to visit Russia to enjoy its beautiful scenery.

俄罗斯驻华大使伊戈尔·莫尔古洛夫表示，中俄免签制度为加深两国民间往来创造了绝佳契机，他也邀约中国民众前往俄罗斯领略当地风光。

Morgulov said he believes that the visa-free policy has not only substantially increased interest in mutual visits between Russia and China, but has also already had a significant impact on tourist numbers."These measures will not only promote tourism exchanges but also foster closer communication between the peoples of our two countries," he said.

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