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five, attempting to drive into Russia from Kazakhstan late last
month, were refused entry after four hours of examination and
had their visas cancelled, the embassy said on its WeChat social
media account on Friday.
The embassy met with Russia's foreign ministry and border
agencies, "clearly pointing out that the brutal and excessive
law enforcement by Russia in this incident seriously damaged the
legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens," the post
said.
The embassy cited statements by Russian officials that Russia
welcomes and does not have discriminatory policies against
Chinese citizens, as well as that the destination on their visa
application of the five Chinese did not match their actual
destination.
Beijing and Moscow have repeatedly spoken of their strong
relations since presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin
announced a "no limits" partnership in February 2022, when Putin
visited Beijing for the opening of the Winter Olympics days
before he launched the Ukraine invasion.
On Friday China said it would send a senior official to Saudi
Arabia for weekend talks seeking a peaceful settlement to the
war in Ukraine at a forum that excludes Russia - a diplomatic
coup for Kyiv, the West and the Saudi hosts.
(Reporting by David Kirton in Shenzhen; Editing by William
Mallard)
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