The former chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region government has been expelled from the Communist Party and dismissed from public service.

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BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Lan Tianli, former deputy secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and chairman of the regional people's government, has been expelled from the CPC and dismissed from public service for serious violations of party discipline and laws, according to an official statement released Thursday.

A joint statement from the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission of the People's Republic of China stated that the decision regarding Lan Tianli was made recently following an investigation conducted by these two bodies with the approval of the CPC Central Committee.

Investigators found that Lan Tianli had lost his ideals and convictions, had deviated from the principle of party loyalty, and was unable to conscientiously implement the major decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee, according to the investigation report.

It is also noted that Lan Tianli obstructed the organizational inspection and, in violation of the eight directives of the CPC Central Committee, abused his official position and provided assistance to third parties on issues such as concluding contracts for contract work and career advancement, for which he received from them in return financial and material assets on an especially large scale.

It was decided to expel Lan Tianli from the CCP, confiscate the material and monetary assets he obtained through violating party discipline and the law, and transfer his case to the prosecutor's office for further investigation. -0-

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Sergei Sobyanin announced the winners of the Moscow Restoration competition.

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The winners of the "Moscow Restoration 2025" competition were awarded in the capital. This was reported on the channel in messenger MAX Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"This year

contest "Moscow Restoration" was held for the 15th time. A record number of applications were received: over 100 for more than 40 architectural monuments," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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The expert jury selected 29 laureates. Among them are: Egyptian Pavilion Ostankino Estate. This is an authentic wooden palace from the late 18th century, where the historic stoves with sphinxes, over 700 square meters of artistic parquet flooring, artificial marble, stucco decoration, and other valuable elements were preserved during restoration.

The restored one also became a winner of the competition Church of the Ascension of the Lord The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve houses one of the first stone tented-roof churches in Rus', a true masterpiece of 16th-century architecture. The church is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restorers restored the tented roof, white-stone kokoshniks, architraves, carved capitals and lancet windows, the historic staircase with stirrups, converted the royal seat and plinth into a museum, and restored the interiors.

The jury also noted the fairytale tower from the early 20th century on Tverskaya Street. Savvinskoye CompoundOver 150 specialists worked to restore the building to its original appearance. They paid special attention to the restoration of the painted ceramic tiles, created based on sketches by the building's architect, Ivan Kuznetsov.

The laureates also include the Svoboda Factory Club, the manor house where Leo Tolstoy lived, five pavilions at VDNKh, and other capital landmarks.

As per tradition, one of the projects was chosen by Muscovites. The Church of the Ascension in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve was named the best restored cultural heritage site in the popular nomination.

In addition, students from specialized Moscow colleges and universities were also awarded for their best projects.

The VDNKh Pavilion and Savvinskoye Podvorye: Which architectural monuments are entered into the Moscow Restoration competition?

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Prussian blue

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Participants in the masterclass will learn the principles of cyanotype printing and its connection to other analog and artistic practices. During the class, they will have the opportunity to create their own prints, work with composition, try printing on paper and fabric, and explore toning options. The masterclass will be accompanied by a display of works by contemporary artists using alternative photographic techniques.

Cyanotype is a photographic process in which an image is exposed to ultraviolet light, acquiring a characteristic blue-blue tint. It doesn't require a camera: the print can be based on silhouettes of objects, graphic elements, or pre-printed images.

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The Department of Urban Development Policy has been reorganized in Moscow.

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A decision was made to reorganize Department of Urban Development Policy the city of Moscow by merging with the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development (Moskomarkhitektura). The corresponding resolution signed by Sergei Sobyanin.

Changes to the structure of the Moscow Complex of Urban Development Policy and Construction will take efforts to create a harmonious architectural image for the capital to a new level, accelerate the implementation of social and other projects important to residents, improve the accessibility of construction services, and enhance the overall quality of the urban environment.

The activities of the Moscow Committee for Architecture and Urban Development and the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy are interconnected: the former executive body defined the parameters of urban development, while the latter developed the mechanisms and tools for its implementation. These actions are aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the capital's urban development policy. Combining the functions of both structures will allow for more effective spatial policy formulation and urban development decisions based on a holistic view, including the needs of the city, its residents, and investors.

The Department of Urban Development Policy oversees the implementation of two major projects: the Integrated Territorial Development Program (ITD) and the Renovation Program, which encompass approximately two-thirds of the capital's urban development potential. The IDT program is renovating the city's aging real estate stock and boosting development in various sectors of the city's economy.

In accordance with the resolution, the Department of Urban Development Policy of the City of Moscow is the legal successor of the capital's Committee for Architecture and Urban Development in all rights and obligations.

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An international drug trafficking network has been dismantled in Kazakhstan.

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Almaty, December 4 (Xinhua) — Special prosecutors in Kazakhstan have completed their investigation and sent to court a case involving an international drug trafficking network involving citizens of several countries, including Russia, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan, Kazakh Prosecutor General Berik Asylov said on Thursday.

According to him, the activities of an international drug trafficking network operating through the Telegram messaging app were disrupted in Shymkent. As part of the investigation, 24 individuals were detained, and property worth over 500 million tenge (approximately $992,300) was seized.

During the investigation, two drug labs were discovered and dismantled in Shymkent. 6.1 kg of the finished synthetic drug mephedrone, 330 grams of packaged drugs intended for sale, 2.1 tons of precursors, and laboratory equipment for drug production were seized.

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China is seeing significant growth in the number of 5G base stations.

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Beijing, December 4 (Xinhua) — China has seen a significant increase in the number of 5G base stations since the beginning of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

As of the end of October this year, the total number of 5G base stations in the country reached almost 4.76 million, which was 507,000 more than at the end of last year, accounting for 37 percent of all mobile base stations, according to the agency's data.

China's telecom industry revenue exceeded 1.46 trillion yuan (approximately US$207 billion) in the first 10 months, up 0.9 percent year-on-year.

As of the end of October this year, the number of 5G mobile subscribers nationwide exceeded 1.18 billion, with a net increase of 170 million compared to the figure recorded at the end of 2024, and accounting for 64.7 percent of the total number of mobile subscribers. -0-

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Vladimir Putin called the meeting with the American side very useful – TASS

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Moscow, December 4 (Xinhua) – Russian President Vladimir Putin called his meeting with the American side “very useful,” TASS reported on Thursday, citing India Today.

The Russian leader reportedly noted that the meeting lasted "five hours." "But it was necessary. It was very useful," he said.

“What our American colleagues brought us was based, one way or another, on our agreements at my meeting with President Trump in Alaska—we discussed these issues at the meeting in Anchorage,” he noted.

“This is a difficult job and a difficult mission that President Trump has taken on,” the Russian leader noted.

According to him, “getting the conflicting parties to come to some kind of consensus is not an easy task. But President Trump is really, I am sure, sincerely trying to do this.” –0–

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Ukraine adopted the state budget for 2026.

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Kyiv, December 3 (Xinhua) — Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, adopted the state budget for 2026 on Wednesday, the Finance Ministry reported.

The agency noted that next year, state budget revenues are expected to reach UAH 2.9 trillion (US$68.5 billion), an increase of UAH 402 billion (US$9.5 billion) over the current year. Meanwhile, budget expenditures will increase by UAH 121.2 billion (US$2.86 billion) to UAH 4.82 trillion (US$113.87 billion).

To cover the existing deficit in 2026, Ukraine hopes to attract 2.79 trillion hryvnias (65.9 billion dollars) in external financing from the World Bank, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the IMF, and the Group of Seven (G7) countries.

The Ministry of Finance added that due to the ongoing armed conflict with Russia, defense and security will remain one of the main expenditure items in Ukraine's state budget next year. Approximately 58 percent of the country's total expenditure is planned for these needs.

Meanwhile, due to the unforeseen nature of the situation, military appropriations in 2026 may be increased by parliament, as in the current year.

The Ministry of Finance named social protection, education, healthcare, and economic support among other state budget priorities.

Commenting on the document adopted by parliament, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, in turn, stated on Telegram that next year the country's GDP is projected to continue to grow to 10.31 trillion hryvnias (243.56 billion dollars), inflation will slow, and the average wage will increase to 30,000 hryvnias (709 dollars). –0–

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China's Ministry of Commerce called on Japan to create conditions for normal trade and economic cooperation.

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BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday called on the Japanese side to immediately correct its erroneous words and actions regarding Taiwan to create conditions for normal trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous statements, China has repeatedly clarified its firm and fair position and called on Japan to fulfill its promises to China through concrete actions, ministry spokesman He Yadong said at a regular press briefing.

He added that Sanae Takaichi's statements had caused serious damage to the political foundation of China-Japan relations, and the Japanese side bears irrevocable responsibility for this.

“If Japan continues to be stubborn, the Chinese side will take the necessary measures, all consequences of which will be borne by the Japanese side,” he said.

Responding to a question about Japanese firms' investment in China, a Ministry of Commerce official emphasized the country's attractiveness as a key destination for global capital, citing official data showing that 54,000 new foreign-invested enterprises were established in China this year, up 14.7 percent from the previous year.

According to him, China is the second-largest consumer market in the world. The country has enormous potential in investment and consumption, he added.

He also noted that China is pursuing high-quality development and accelerating green, digital, and intelligent transformation, emphasizing its strong industrial capabilities, which provide the best application scenarios for a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation.

Foreign-invested companies, including Japanese-invested enterprises, expressed optimism about the Chinese market, the agency representative added, noting that China has been and will always be an ideal, safe, and promising place for foreign business. -0-

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Xi Jinping held talks with the President of France /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — China and France should seize opportunities and expand space for cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.

Xi Jinping said that China and France, as far-sighted and responsible major independent countries, serve as constructive forces in promoting a multipolar world and strengthening human solidarity and cooperation.

At a time when changes unseen in a century are accelerating, humanity once again stands at a crossroads, facing an important choice about its future path, Xi Jinping noted, adding that China and France must demonstrate a sense of responsibility, support multilateralism, and firmly stand on the right side of history.

Xi Jinping said that China is willing to work with France, always guided by the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the long-term interests of the international community, and adhere to equal dialogue and open cooperation to ensure that the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership develops more stably and effectively in the next 60 years, fully demonstrating its strategic value and making new contributions to advancing an equal and orderly multipolar world as well as an inclusive and inclusive economic globalization.

Xi Jinping stressed that no matter how the external environment changes, China and France must always demonstrate their strategic vision and independence as major countries, understand and support each other on issues affecting each other's core interests and major concerns, and safeguard the political foundation of bilateral relations.

At the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, the CPC Central Committee's Proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development were reviewed and adopted, outlining China's development plan for the next five years and providing the world with a "list of opportunities," Xi Jinping noted.

According to Xi Jinping, China and France should seize opportunities and expand cooperation space, strengthen cooperation in traditional fields such as aviation, space and nuclear energy, and unleash the potential of cooperation in the fields of green economy, digital economy, biopharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and new energy.

China is willing to import more high-quality French products, invites more French enterprises to develop in China, and hopes that France will provide a fair environment and stable expectations for Chinese enterprises, he continued.

Noting that the Chinese and French peoples share a natural sense of closeness, Xi Jinping called on both sides to deepen exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, science and technology, as well as at the local level. -0-

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