This was stated at a briefing by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.
“Three years later, Chinese outbound group tourism has pressed the restart button, which will revive the global tourism market and give impetus to the delayed recovery of the global economy,” RIA Novosti quotes her as saying.
She noted China's intention to strengthen economic cooperation with all countries of the world.
China resumed tourist trips for organized groups of travelers to Russia from February 6.
The Russian Embassy in China reported an increase in demand for visas from Chinese citizens.
It was also reported that Aeroflot would increase the number of flights to Beijing from February 15.