Do they give visa-free transit in China if you fly with a layover on different airlines?

Yes, they do. Contrary to what some "experienced" travelers and bloggers spread online about this, in fact, the rules of visa-free transit through China have no restrictions in this regard, i.e., you can freely fly with a layover on any airlines. And this has been repeatedly verified in practice by truly experienced tourists and travelers.

The only difference when flying with different airlines is that in such a case, during a layover at some airports in China, you will have to apply for visa-free transit, go through passport and customs control, check in for the next flight with the other airline, and then go through all the controls again. Therefore, for such a layover, it is better to allow at least 5 hours to minimize the risk of missing the next flight.

Also, keep in mind that visa-free transit in China is not allowed for all tourists. For Russians, visa-free transit is currently allowed for 240 hours. More details about the rules of transit in China here - https://nashaplaneta.net/besopasnost/novye-pravila-tranzita-cherez-kitaj-10-dnej-bez-vizy

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