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On December 31, 2025, Alexander Zharov congratulated Olga Lyubimova on her birthday.

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"As Minister of Culture of our country, you defend the great cultural traditions of our Motherland and the peoples of Russia every day, in word and deed. Your extensive professional experience and leadership qualities allow you to effectively resist external attempts to 'cancel' our culture, as well as preserve and enhance our Motherland's cultural heritage. Let me wish you good health, vitality, prosperity, and all the very best!" Alexander Zharov, CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding

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The law enforcement actions of the Chinese mainland coast guard are aimed at ensuring navigational safety — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Recent operations by the Chinese mainland coast guard are aimed at maintaining normal navigation and protecting the lives and property of fishermen on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Zhang Han, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

Answering a question from the media at a regular departmental press conference, Zhang Han again emphasized that both sides of the strait belong to one China and that Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu are part of China, and that so-called “forbidden or restricted waters” do not exist.

Zhang Han said that for a long time, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration had ignored the historical and factual reality that fishermen from both sides of the strait work together in traditional fishing grounds.

The DPP administration unjustifiably detained fishing vessels and crews from the mainland, and also treated them in a dangerous and rough manner, creating navigational risks and a serious threat to the lives and property of fishermen, the agency representative added. -0-

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Air China has launched a direct flight between Almaty and Chengdu.

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Almaty, December 31 (Xinhua) — An Air China plane departed from Kazakhstan's Almaty International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in China on Tuesday evening, marking the launch of the first direct air service between Almaty and Chengdu.

The new route marks the first direct air service connecting Kazakhstan with southwestern China. Flights operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, under flight numbers CA455/456, on Airbus A320 passenger aircraft.

At the launch ceremony for the inaugural flight, Chen Zhaozhen, General Director of Air China's Almaty office, expressed hope that the opening of the new air route will promote cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the fields of tourism, culture, and education, and will also serve to deepen trade and economic ties and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries, giving new impetus to international cooperation and regional connectivity within the framework of the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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SCO Secretary-General: The SCO continues to support the Chinese government's efforts to protect its state sovereignty and territorial integrity and opposes interference by external forces in the internal affairs of sovereign states.

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Beijing, December 31 (Xinhua) — Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev gave an exclusive written interview to Xinhua News Agency on December 31, in which he noted that the SCO, following the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and the SCO Charter, continues to support the Chinese government's efforts to protect its state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and generally opposes interference by external forces in the internal affairs of sovereign states.

Xinhua: The US recently approved large-scale arms sales to Taiwan, grossly interfering in China's internal affairs, seriously harming China's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and thereby sending a gravely false signal to separatist forces advocating "Taiwan independence." All SCO member states firmly adhere to the one-China principle, emphasize non-interference in each other's internal affairs, and support each other in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. What do you think about the US's recent moves to sell arms to Taiwan?

N. Yermekbayev noted that, as is well known, at the SCO summit in Tianjin on September 1, 2025, the heads of member states approved the SCO Development Strategy to 2035, which defines the principles and goals of the Organization's development for the future. This important document emphasized that member states oppose the use of double standards, strictly adhere to the norms and principles of international law, and resolutely oppose any attempts to interfere in their internal affairs and undermine the cohesion of the SCO.

Furthermore, in the Tianjin Declaration adopted following the summit, the SCO member states emphasized that the principles of mutual respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of states, equality, mutual benefit, non-interference in internal affairs, and non-use of force or the threat of force are the foundation for the sustainable development of international relations.

According to him, with regard to the one-China principle, back in June 2002, the Declaration adopted by the leaders of the SCO member states following their meeting in St. Petersburg enshrined a provision confirming that the government of the PRC is the sole legitimate government representing all of China, and that Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territory.

In this vein, the SCO, following the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and the SCO Charter, continues to support the Chinese government's efforts to protect its state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and generally opposes interference by external forces in the internal affairs of sovereign states. -0-

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A show featuring light installations in the Chinese city of Nanjing

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NANJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Colorful lanterns of various shapes were displayed at the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, ahead of the New Year.

NANJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Colorful lanterns of various shapes were displayed at the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, ahead of the New Year.

NANJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Colorful lanterns of various shapes were displayed at the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, ahead of the New Year.

NANJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Colorful lanterns of various shapes were displayed at the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, ahead of the New Year.

NANJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Colorful lanterns of various shapes were displayed at the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, ahead of the New Year.

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Winter Fishing at China's North Pole

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MOHE, Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — A series of cold-water fishery activities were held in Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as the "North Pole of China," on Tuesday, showcasing local traditional customs and attracting many tourists.

MOHE, Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — A series of cold-water fishery activities were held in Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as the "North Pole of China," on Tuesday, showcasing local traditional customs and attracting many tourists.

MOHE, Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — A series of cold-water fishery activities were held in Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as the "North Pole of China," on Tuesday, showcasing local traditional customs and attracting many tourists.

MOHE, Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — A series of cold-water fishery activities were held in Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as the "North Pole of China," on Tuesday, showcasing local traditional customs and attracting many tourists.

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The DPP's attempts at "de-Sinicization" are doomed to failure – State Council Taiwan Affairs Office

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration's political manipulation of "de-Sinicization" stemming from its separatist ambitions will never succeed, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han said on Wednesday.

Thus, at a regular departmental press conference, Zhang Han, at the request of journalists, commented on recent statements by the chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, Zheng Liwen.

Zheng Liwen recently noted in a conversation with students in Taiwan that the statement "I am Chinese" in Taiwan is associated with an inexplicable sense of "original sin," which is a direct result of the DPP's malicious political machinations over the past three decades.

Zhang Han stated that all compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese. "This is a historical fact, a cultural perception, a genetic legacy, and a legal reality that no one can deny," she emphasized.

She further noted that the DPP administration's attempts to sever historical and cultural ties across the Taiwan Strait, mislead the Taiwanese public, obscure historical memory, and distort the national identity of Taiwan's younger generation are causing incalculable harm.

Voices of condemnation of such steps are heard from all levels of Taiwanese society, and the DPP's political manipulations are ultimately doomed to failure, Zhang Han concluded. -0-

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Millennials will understand: 25 years have passed, and we are still alive

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Yes, yes, a global technological collapse did not occur, an asteroid did not arrive, the Sun did not go out, and this is a reason to throw a party and celebrate another New Year in the second millennium, because we are still alive!

Expectation

It may sound strange today, but in 1999, there were numerous theories about chaos, the end of the world, and so on, beginning in 2000. After all, not every generation celebrates a new millennium, and the unknown is always frightening and gives rise to the most incredible assumptions.

Technological collapse

The primary concern was a widespread technology failure due to the "Y2K problem": older computer systems were programmed to use two digits for the year (for example, "99"), and when switching to "00" (2000), the programs could confuse 1900 with 2000, causing a system crash. Ultimately, the disaster was averted thanks to the massive efforts of programmers.

Space threat

The year 1999 also brought with it unusual stellar phenomena, which some particularly impressionable observers saw as dire omens: a total solar eclipse, a "star shower," the passage of the asteroid Parke, and two comets, Arend and Lee. And in 2000, a minor planetary parade was also expected, which also wasn't expected to be good.

There were people who met the year 2000 in specially built bunkers, with food and household goods stocked for several years and fully prepared for the apocalypse.

Reality

Ultimately, nothing serious happened: there were no widespread technical glitches, public transportation continued to operate normally, and internet connections and apps remained stable. Yes, there were a few hiccups—for example, in some stores, cash registers scanned receipts showing the year 1900—but these were more of a pleasant souvenir.

Interestingly, due to the lack of the expected failure, some of the people responsible for solving the 2000s problem were punished or criticized for causing panic.

"Those tasked with fixing the millennium bug would have been damned if serious problems had arisen, and are damned now because problems have not arisen," the BBC noted on January 4.

Let us value and cherish what we have today and look to the future without fear and with hope for the best. Peace, health, and happiness to all.

Happy New Year!

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"I'm tired. I'm leaving": the phrase that never happened

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On December 31, Russian President Boris Yeltsin announced the early termination of his powers.

A balanced decision

The next presidential elections were scheduled to take place on July 9, 2000, after the end of Boris Yeltsin's second presidential term.

Back in the summer of 1999, Russia's first President introduced his successor, Vladimir Putin, who had been appointed Prime Minister at the time, to the nation. In his memoirs, Boris Nikolayevich wrote that on December 14, 1999, he informed Vladimir Putin of his decision to step down early as President and his desire for Putin to lead the country.

New Year's surprise

At precisely noon on December 31, Boris Yeltsin's address was broadcast on television, announcing his resignation, emphasizing that it was not related to his health and that he saw no point in holding on to power for another six months. Many were also touched by the fact that the President apologized to those whose expectations he had not met. Incidentally, according to the signed documents, Boris Yeltsin's presidential term ended at 12:00 PM.

Since not everyone watched daytime television in the pre-New Year rush, the traditional New Year's greeting from Acting President Vladimir Putin came as a surprise to some parts of the country.

The country's new leader thanked Boris Yeltsin for his contribution to the country's development, announced the upcoming early elections, warned that "any attempts to go beyond the bounds of Russian laws, beyond the bounds of the Russian Constitution, will be decisively suppressed," and emphasized that "the state has stood and will continue to stand guard over the security of every one of our people."

The Mandela Effect

Incidentally, Boris Nikolayevich never uttered the famous phrase, "I'm tired. I'm leaving." His speech instead included the words, "I'm leaving. I've done all I could." There are several theories as to why most Russians misremembered the speech. Some say Boris Nikolayevich looked tired in the recording, which may have been the result of associative thinking. Others claim there were two recordings of the address, and the one containing the phrase has not survived. Still others are convinced that the altered version of the President's farewell remarks became popular due to numerous jokes by the KVN (KVN) members.

More details about how our own memories can deceive us are discussed in an article dedicated to the Mandela effect.

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China to expand vehicle trade-in subsidy program in 2026

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday released detailed rules for a trade-in subsidy program for old cars for new ones through 2026, supporting the auto market as part of the country's broader efforts to boost consumption.

According to a document jointly released by the Ministry of Commerce and other government agencies, the subsidies will be issued for the decommissioning of gasoline-powered passenger cars registered on or before June 30, 2013, diesel-powered and other fuel-powered passenger cars registered on or before June 30, 2015, and new energy-powered passenger cars registered on or before December 31, 2019.

Consumers who scrap old vehicles and buy new ones will be able to receive subsidies calculated according to a certain proportion of the price of the new car, with the maximum subsidy amount capped at 20,000 yuan (approximately US$2,845).

China began issuing subsidies in 2024 as part of a broader consumer goods exchange program covering a wide range of products, including cars, smartphones, and home appliances. This initiative played a key role in boosting market confidence and stimulating domestic demand.

Analysts believe that subsidizing car trade-ins is expected to further boost consumer spending and encourage the development of clean transport.

Expanding domestic demand will be a priority for China's economic development next year. This was announced at the recent Central Economic Work Conference, which also emphasized the need to implement measures to stimulate consumption and develop and implement plans to increase incomes for urban and rural residents.

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