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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Spokesperson Chen Binhua on Friday expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the U.S.'s continued attempts to "weaponize Taiwan" and interfere in China's internal affairs.

Chen Binhua made the statement in response to a media question about the US National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes a US$1 billion budget for “security cooperation” with Taiwan.

The official noted that by including erroneous content related to Taiwan in the law, the United States sent a very wrong signal to separatist forces advocating for "Taiwan independence."

He called on the United States to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiqués, refrain from implementing Taiwan-related provisions of the law, eliminate the negative consequences of this document, and approach the Taiwan issue with the utmost caution.

Chen Binhua also warned the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan authorities that no matter how hard they cling to the US in their pursuit of secession, they will never be able to change the fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the PRC, influence the inevitable failure of the secessionist forces, and curb the inexorable historical trend toward national reunification of China.

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Moscow, December 19 (Xinhua) – Russia has become a leader in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on Friday during a direct line-in broadcast combined with his annual press conference.

"It must be said, and there's nothing to be embarrassed about, I think we've become the undisputed leader in this area [of drones]. In terms of the number of drones, yes, we lack heavy ones like the enemy's Baba Yaga, but overall, we currently outnumber the enemy in practically all sectors of the front. Perhaps there are specific areas where we're lacking something, but overall, it's an obvious fact," Putin said.

According to the Russian leader, Russia currently lacks heavy drones, but this problem will be solved. "It's well known that there's a shortage of heavy drones. The Ministry of Defense and industry are working on this, and this problem will also be solved," the Russian president noted.

The program "Year in Review with Vladimir Putin," which combines the head of state's major press conference and a live Q&A session, aired on Friday.

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Minsk, December 19 (Xinhua) — The Belarusian Social and Economic Development Program for 2026-2030 was unanimously adopted on Friday by delegates to the second session of the Seventh All-Belarusian People's Assembly (ABPA). The event took place in Minsk from December 18 to 19.

The Belarus Socioeconomic Development Program for 2026-2030 defines seven priorities. These include national demographic security, human development, the creation of a high-quality and comfortable living environment, and increased competitiveness through accelerated technological development and digital transformation. Other priorities include strong regions, strengthening Belarus's defense capability and developing its defense sector, and realizing the country's tourism potential.

As Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin noted, implementing these priorities will allow citizens to experience an improvement in their quality of life. The program is funded, and the sources of funding have been calculated based on the actual capabilities of the economy.

The Belarusian economy is expected to grow at least 3 percent annually over the next five years, and 15.8 percent over the entire five-year period. Investment in fixed capital is also projected to increase by 16.7 percent, labor productivity by 19.8 percent, and exports of goods and services by 19.5 percent over the next five years. Real disposable income growth is projected at 21 percent.

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TAIPEI, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — At least three people were killed in a knife and smoke bomb attack in Taipei City, Taiwan Province, China, on Friday.

According to media reports, the attacker was among the dead. Six others were injured.

The attack occurred around 5:30 PM. CCTV footage showed the suspect, wearing a gas mask, throwing smoke bombs near the entrance to the Taipei Railway Station subway station. One passerby suffered smoke inhalation injuries as a result of the smoke bomb explosion.

According to media reports citing a medical facility, the suspect attacked a man who later died from his serious injuries.

The suspect then fled the scene into another busy business district and attacked several more bystanders, injuring six, one of whom died from his serious injuries.

The suspect has been identified as a 27-year-old man who died after falling from a window. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

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Moscow, December 19 (Xinhua) — Mobile phone restrictions in Russian regions are related to security and aimed at mitigating the risk of drone strikes. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this at the "Year in Review" event on Friday.

"We understand that the restrictions are related to the need to ensure security and minimize the danger from air raids and drone strikes," said Vladimir Putin.

The Russian President noted that this problem could be solved in two ways. "The first is to switch to domestic software and our own hardware. The second is to leverage the capabilities of existing foreign manufacturers, but we would need to negotiate with them to transfer these services to the Russian Federation," Putin emphasized, adding that in any case, "work will need to be done" on both fronts.

The "Year in Review with Vladimir Putin" program, which combines the head of state's major press conference and a live Q&A session, aired live on Friday.

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TAIPEI, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Taiwanese opposition lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) announced their intention to impeach Taiwan's Chief Executive Lai Qing-te at a press conference in Taipei on Friday.

Earlier, Lai Qingde expressed support for Taiwan's chief executive, Zhuo Rongtai, who refused to sign amendments to the administrative revenue allocation law previously adopted by the island's legislature.

Fu Kunqi, the organizer of the Kuomintang faction in the Legislative Assembly, noted at a press conference that since Lai Qingde took office as Taiwan's chief executive last May, he has continuously trampled on democracy and caused devastating damage to the interests of the island's people.

Fu Kun-qi stated that all Kuomintang and PNT legislators have decided to speak out on behalf of Taiwan's 23 million people. "Lai Qing-de's tyranny must be overthrown," the lawmaker added.

“We will officially submit a motion to impeach Lai Qingde,” announced Huang Guochang, the organizer of the NPT faction, at the same press conference.

He said the opposition would also hold public hearings across the island to explain why impeachment is necessary and how Lai Qingde's actions have stalled the amendments to the law and thus deprived the people of Taiwan of financial resources that should have been used for construction and care for the people.

A motion to impeach a Chief Executive or Vice Chief Executive of Taiwan must first be proposed by at least half of the total number of members of the legislature and approved by a two-thirds majority vote, and then submitted to the judiciary for consideration.

In the January 2024 legislative elections, the Kuomintang and PNT parties won 52 and 8 seats, respectively, in the island's 113-seat legislature, while the Democratic Progressive Party won 51 seats. –0–

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Moscow, December 19 (Xinhua) – Russia is ready to immediately cease hostilities if Moscow's conditions for security guarantees are met. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this on Friday during a direct line-up and press conference.

"We are ready to cease these military actions immediately, while ensuring Russia's security in the medium and long term," Vladimir Putin emphasized.

The Russian President stated that Western politicians continue to escalate tensions by talking about preparing for war with Russia. "Western politicians created the current situation with their own hands and continue to escalate tensions, constantly talking about preparing for war with Russia," he said.

The Russian leader noted that there would be no new special military operations if the West respected Russia. "You said there would be new special military operations? There won't be any operations if you respect us. You'll respect our interests just as we've always tried to respect yours," Putin added.

According to him, Russia was promised that NATO would not expand eastward, but Russia's security interests were ignored. "They said NATO would not move eastward even one inch—that's a direct quote. So what? As they say, they screwed us over, they disregarded our security interests," Putin said.

At the same time, the president indicated that Russia is ready to work with Great Britain, Europe, and the United States, but on an equal footing, with respect for each other. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — China has made stern representations to the United States over its large-scale arms sales plan to the Chinese region of Taiwan, Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said Friday.

Journalists asked him to comment on the US military's announced plan to sell weapons to Taiwan worth more than $11.1 billion.

This move by the American side seriously violates the one-China principle and the three joint Sino-American communiqués, and undermines China's sovereignty and security interests, Jiang Bin emphasized.

The decision also seriously undermines strategic mutual trust between the two countries and sends a very wrong signal to separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence," the official said, adding that the Chinese side is deeply outraged by the arms sale plan and firmly opposes it.

The forces seeking "Taiwan independence" have squandered the hard-earned money of ordinary Taiwanese residents to fatten American arms dealers. However, their attempts to achieve "Taiwan independence" by force will lead to nothing but their own destruction, Jiang Bin noted.

Jiang Bin also warned the American side that condoning and supporting Taiwanese separatists would only invite disaster. He also called on the US to duly fulfill its promise not to support "Taiwan independence" and to immediately cease arms sales to the island.

The PLA will continue to strengthen its military training and combat readiness, and take decisive measures to protect the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Jiang Bin emphasized. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Forty-seven senior officials from 35 departments and institutions under the State Council of China took an oath of allegiance to the Constitution in a ceremony on Friday.

These officials were recently appointed to their current positions.

The ceremony was presided over by Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, who called on officials to maintain a high degree of unity with the CPC Central Committee in thinking, political stance and actions, and to practically implement the plans and orders issued by the CPC Central Committee, adhering to higher standards.

The head of the Chinese government also called on them to firmly establish and put into practice the correct approach to evaluating achievements, focus on high-quality development, enhance the ability to cope with changes and overcome difficulties, and strengthen the innovative consciousness.

It is necessary to maintain an incorruptible political image, uphold the authority of the Constitution, and adhere to governance in accordance with the law, Li Qiang added. –0–

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Moscow, December 19 (Xinhua) — Russia does not consider itself responsible for the deaths during the special military operation, as it did not start the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this on the program "Itogi Goda" (Year Results), answering a question from an NBC journalist about whether Moscow would consider itself responsible for the deaths of Ukrainians and Russians during the conflict in 2026 if it rejects US President Donald Trump's peace plan.

“We do not consider ourselves responsible for the deaths of people, because we did not start this war,” said Vladimir Putin.

The Russian President recalled that this “war was launched after the coup d’état in Ukraine, the unconstitutional armed coup in 2014, and then the start of military action by the leaders of the Kyiv regime against their own citizens in southeastern Ukraine.”

According to Vladimir Putin, Russia practically agreed with US President Donald Trump's proposals at the meeting in Alaska, so it cannot be said that Moscow is rejecting anything.

"At preliminary meetings in Moscow, we were presented with proposals, and we were asked to make certain compromises. When I arrived in Anchorage, I said that these would not be easy decisions for us, but we agreed to the compromises being proposed," the Russian leader emphasized.

"Furthermore, at our meeting with President Trump in Anchorage, we agreed and practically agreed with President Trump's proposals. Therefore, to say that we reject anything is absolutely incorrect and has no basis," Putin emphasized.

"The ball is entirely in the court of our Western opponents, so to speak, primarily the leaders of the Kyiv regime and their, in this case, primarily European sponsors. We are ready for both negotiations and for ending the conflict peacefully," the Russian president concluded.

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