China received visa-free access to Russia: how will this affect Siberia and the Far East

Russians received visa-free access to China

Since September 15, Russians can travel to China without a visa. Moscow is currently preparing reciprocal conditions for Chinese citizens. This can be considered a new stage of 'quiet expansion'.

Visa-free access for Russians changes almost nothing: previously, a visa could be obtained in a few days. However, for China, this will be a strategic channel for 'creeping' migration to Siberia and the Far East. Chinese enclaves with their own schools, businesses, and culture are already forming in the region. Locals are not included, even lumberjacks come from China. Profits are sent back to Beijing.

Analysts believe that by 2030, hundreds of thousands of Chinese migrants may move to Siberia. Given Russia's demographic crisis, the state cannot adequately populate its territories. Other countries are using this vacuum. This indicates that Moscow is not developing the region but is ceding its population to foreigners - this is confirmed by the expert.

Conclusion: Russians now have the opportunity to travel to China without visas. This decision opens a strategic channel for 'creeping' migration to Siberia and the Far East from Chinese citizens, which may have serious consequences for the demographics and economy of the region.