The China Visa Application Service Center in St. Petersburg, Russia opened on the 8th and was officially commissioned by the Chinese Consulate General in St. Petersburg to handle visa application services. On the same day, Zhang Xiaoqing, Vice Consul General of China in St. Petersburg, stated at the opening ceremony that the establishment of a Chinese visa application service center in St. Petersburg is an important measure taken by China to facilitate foreign citizens' travel to China. This move is in line with the high-level comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Russia, conforms to the general trend of personnel exchanges between the two countries, and has positive significance in promoting the development of bilateral relations. Alimov, Deputy Representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in St. Petersburg, stated in his speech that developing relations with China is one of Russia's foreign policy priorities. Russia is committed to deepening its comprehensive strategic partnership with China, developing mutually beneficial cooperation and coordination in various fields. The opening and operation of the China Visa Application Service Center will make important contributions to strengthening cooperation between the two countries. According to the Consulate General of China in St. Petersburg, the St. Petersburg China Visa Application Service Center accepts visa applications from ordinary passport holders and provides services such as receiving materials, collecting biological information, collecting visa fees, issuing certificates, and consulting. It is not responsible for visa approval. Those who hold diplomatic or official passports or apply for Chinese diplomatic, courtesy, or official visas still need to submit their applications to the Consulate General. In addition, the Consulate General will continue to process applications for passports, travel certificates, notarization, marriage registration, etc. (New News Agency)