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As of September 15, 2025, a pilot visa-free agreement between Russia and China has officially come into force and will remain valid until September 14, 2026, according to the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR).
Under the new rules, Russian citizens can now travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days. There is no limit on the number of entries per year.
The visa-free policy applies to:
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tourism,
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business visits,
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participation in humanitarian exchanges,
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family visits,
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and transit travel.
However, it does not apply to:
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those intending to work,
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study,
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engage in journalism,
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or travel as drivers, freight forwarders, or interpreters.
To enter China, Russian citizens only need a valid passport and a completed migration card. Random COVID-19 testing may be carried out at border points.
According to ATOR, the first travelers to benefit from the new policy were residents of Russia's Far Eastern regions. Entry is currently being processed normally, noted Alexander Lvov, chairman of the "World Without Borders" association.
Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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