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A Japanese fishing vessel has been displaced after illegally entering the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — A Japanese fishing vessel was warned and dispersed on Tuesday after illegally entering the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands, China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesman Liu Dejun said.

According to him, the BOC ships took the necessary control measures in accordance with the law, issued warnings and forced the Japanese vessel to leave Chinese territorial waters.

Stressing that the Diaoyu Islands and their surrounding islands are China's inherent territory, Liu Dejun called on the Japanese side to immediately cease all illegal and provocative activities in these waters.

"The BOC will continue to conduct law enforcement activities in the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands to protect the country's territorial sovereignty, as well as maritime rights and interests," Liu Dejun added.

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A duty-free shop has opened in Tianjin.

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TIANJIN, November 29 (Xinhua) — A duty-free shop opened in Tianjin, northern China, on Friday. Consumers can enjoy tax relief on their purchases, according to relevant regulations.

TIANJIN, November 29 (Xinhua) — A duty-free shop opened in Tianjin, northern China, on Friday. Consumers can enjoy tax relief on their purchases, according to relevant regulations.

TIANJIN, November 29 (Xinhua) — A duty-free shop opened in Tianjin, northern China, on Friday. Consumers can enjoy tax relief on their purchases, according to relevant regulations.

TIANJIN, November 29 (Xinhua) — A duty-free shop opened in Tianjin, northern China, on Friday. Consumers can enjoy tax relief on their purchases, according to relevant regulations.

TIANJIN, November 29 (Xinhua) — A duty-free shop opened in Tianjin, northern China, on Friday. Consumers can enjoy tax relief on their purchases, according to relevant regulations.

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Chinese and Russian museums have expanded their collaboration to popularize dinosaur knowledge using digital technology.

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Nanning, December 2 (Xinhua) — The Timiryazev State Biological Museum of Russia recently signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with the Dinosaur Odyssey Science Museum in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China.

A Russian delegation led by museum director Igor Ryabokon expanded cooperation with its Chinese partner after visiting the "Dinosaur Odyssey" paleontological reconstruction base. During the visit, 22 three-dimensional paleontological models reconstructed at a 1:1 scale using artificial intelligence and high-precision 3D printing were inspected.

"We were very impressed with the speed, quality, and professionalism of the work. This is an incredibly large-scale production, a handcrafted process that achieves the utmost realism in the models," said I. Ryabokon. "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with such professional partners."

The new five-year agreement includes joint paleontological research, the organization of traveling immersive exhibitions, and the joint development of creative products that combine elements of Chinese and Russian culture.

"Thanks to our colleagues from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, we are implementing a very important project for our museum and for Russian visitors. We will be the first in the world to display realistic reconstructions of dinosaurs discovered in our country," he emphasized.

"This way, our visitors will be able to learn more about dinosaur discoveries in Russia over the past centuries and their existence. Furthermore, we're confident that some of our young visitors will eventually want to become scientists. After all, the main goal of a biology museum is to popularize science," he added.

As a reminder, the initial contract for the supply of 22 models was signed in May of this year at the 21st China International Cultural Industries Expo in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China.

Both sides described the expanded partnership as a shining example of "culture plus technology" cooperation that strengthens ties between the peoples of China and Russia.

According to I. Ryabokon, the possibilities for creating new joint projects are “truly limitless,” and “our best and most ambitious project is yet to come.” -0-

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China's express delivery sector's annual volume exceeded 180 billion parcels for the first time.

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — From the beginning of 2025 to November 30, the number of parcels handled by China's express delivery services exceeded 180 billion units. This is the first time the sector has reached this milestone, according to data released Monday by the State Post Administration of China (SPA).

With an average monthly transaction volume of over 16 billion parcels, a peak of 777 million parcels per day, and a processing speed of 6,200 parcels per second, the department said these figures demonstrate the strong vitality of China's economy.

Since the beginning of 2025, the postal and courier sectors have significantly strengthened their role in stimulating industrial development and regional economic growth, the agency's source noted. For example, the introduction of free delivery services in remote western regions has accelerated the expansion of local logistics networks, with particularly rapid growth in the courier business in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and Xizang Autonomous Region.

The Prosecutor General's Office also drew attention to increasing investment in scientific research and technological innovation, and improving operational efficiency through the introduction of robotics and artificial intelligence. -0-

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Alexey Overchuk held a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia Jadambyn Enkhbayar.

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In Irkutsk, on the sidelines of the first Forum of Russian and Mongolian Regions, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk met with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia Jadambyn Enkhbayar to discuss the development of Russian-Mongolia trade and economic cooperation. Representatives of relevant agencies, regional leaders from both countries, and Andrey Slepnev, member of the Board (Minister) in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, participated in the talks.

Alexey Overchuk congratulated Zhadambyn Enkhbayar on his recent assumption of office and expressed hope for further joint work between the governments of Russia and Mongolia to strengthen trade, economic, and humanitarian ties in the spirit of strategic partnership, in accordance with the existing instructions of the heads of state and government of the two countries.

Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia, signed in June 2025, including enhanced cooperation in the areas of customs administration, sanitary, veterinary and phytosanitary control, technical regulation and standardization.

Alexey Overchuk and Zhadambyn Enkhbayar agreed to initiate joint work between the governments of Russia and Mongolia on all issues related to non-tariff regulation, with the goal of creating better conditions for mutual access for producers to the markets of the EAEU member states and Mongolia, unlocking the full potential of free trade, and improving the trade balance between the two countries.

During the meeting, the positive role of the Russian Federation as a guarantor of Mongolia's energy security, ensuring uninterrupted supplies of petroleum products to Mongolia, was noted.

Prospects for implementing joint projects in energy and transport infrastructure were discussed. In this context, the parties exchanged views on the possibilities of engaging Eurasian development institutions in this work.

Alexey Overchuk and Zhadambyn Enkhbayar focused on strengthening regional connectivity, primarily within the Russia-Mongolia-China Economic Corridor and improving the infrastructure of border crossings on the Russian-Mongolia border. Reports were presented by the heads of Russian regions and Mongolian aimags. Following the exchange of views, the parties agreed to further coordinated work in this area.

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Alexey Overchuk took part in the first Forum of Regions of Russia and Mongolia.

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The first-ever Russian-Mongolia Regions Forum is taking place in Irkutsk on December 1–2, 2025, bringing together over 300 participants from 14 regions of the two countries. In addition to a series of panel discussions, the forum will feature a networking event for business representatives, a joint extended meeting of the Russian-Mongolia business councils for cooperation, an exhibition of enterprises from border regions, and other events.

The official delegations of the states were led by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia Jadambyn Enkhbayar, who opened the plenary session of the forum.

In his speech, Alexey Overchuk noted the growing momentum of Russian-Mongolian cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats, which is fueled by regular meetings between the heads of state – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.

According to Alexey Overchuk, Mongolia is an important trading partner for Russia. Bilateral trade turnover grew by 17.8% in 2024, and by a further 5% in the first nine months of 2025, reaching $2 billion. To further increase trade volumes and create better conditions for producers, a Temporary Trade Agreement was signed between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia, covering key areas of mutual trade. The agreement is expected to create additional competitive advantages for Russian and Mongolian goods in the two countries' markets, provide new opportunities for revenue growth for Russian and Mongolian companies, and improve product offerings for the benefit of consumers. Furthermore, the agreement will contribute to balancing the trade balance between Russia and Mongolia.

"Mongolian companies will have the opportunity to trade duty-free in the EAEU market, which has nearly 200 million consumers. This is also important for us – the agreement will facilitate the growth of goods on our market," noted Alexey Overchuk.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that in addition to addressing the tariff issues covered by the agreement, it is also necessary to address non-tariff measures, the lack of awareness of which hinders the development of cross-border trade. "This concerns customs clearance, sanitary, veterinary, and phytosanitary control measures, standards, and technical regulations. These are areas in which we strive to strengthen cooperation with the Government of Mongolia," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

In addition to the noticeable momentum in dialogue within the EAEU, Alexey Overchuk noted the development of Russian-Mongolian bilateral ties. Russia's role in ensuring Mongolia's energy security by ensuring uninterrupted supplies of fuel, lubricants, and fuels was noted. Forum participants focused on the two countries' joint efforts to strengthen transport connectivity in Northern Eurasia. "The Ulaanbaatar Railway Joint Stock Company can be considered a symbol of the long-standing friendship between our countries. The company ensures growth in freight traffic both bilaterally and along the Russia-Mongolia-China economic corridor," said the Deputy Prime Minister.

During the forum, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Mongolian Ministry of Economy and Development signed a Medium-Term Action Program for the Development of Interregional Cooperation between Russia and Mongolia for the period 2026–2030. This program includes over 120 activities in various areas of cooperation between the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and Mongolian aimags. A number of interregional cooperation agreements were also signed between the Irkutsk Region, the Republic of Buryatia, and the Republic of Tuva with the Mongolian side.

In addition to the business program, the first Forum of Russia and Mongolian Regions is hosting a series of events to strengthen the cultural, humanitarian, and civilizational ties between the peoples of the two countries. Following the forum's plenary session, the heads of the government delegations, Alexey Overchuk and Zhadambyn Enkhbayar, jointly laid flowers at the Eternal Flame of Glory memorial complex in Irkutsk, demonstrating the Russian and Mongolian sides' commitment to preserving the memory of the harsh military trials and shared victories.

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"Check a can of food, find a billion-dollar X-ray": the cargo inspection law threatens the market with collapse instead of security.

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Authorities are entrusting logistics companies with customs and law enforcement functions. The industry is assessing the risks and technical impossibility of implementing the new regulations.

According to a government decree dated November 18, 2023, from March 1, 2026, to March 1, 2032, freight forwarders and carriers will be required to inspect cargo for compliance with documents visually and using measuring instruments to identify items and substances withdrawn from circulation or restricted in circulation, Kommersant reports.

If a discrepancy is detected, they will be required to either obtain permission from the owner to open the cargo, or, if permission is refused, inspect the cargo using X-ray equipment and sniffer dogs, or refuse to transport it. Market participants claim that the regulation, which brings ground logistics closer to aviation standards in strictness, fails to take into account the real capabilities of businesses and creates insurmountable risks.

The key complaint is the technical and economic impossibility of equipping companies on a large scale with expensive equipment. As Nikita Larin, Head of Logistics at Transsertico, notes, tens of thousands of freight forwarding companies operate in the market, and providing each with container X-ray scanners, which cost hundreds of millions of rubles, is unrealistic. A Kommersant source in the logistics industry also notes the shortage of such equipment and the lack of personnel to operate them. Artem Vaskanyan, Deputy General Director of Logistics at NC Logistic, confirms that technical inspection equipment is currently the preserve of specialized services, while most market participants can only perform a visual inspection.

The second set of problems relates to procedural inconsistencies and a colossal expansion of liability. Yulia Shlenskaya, president of the customs and logistics broker KBT, describes the future process: when accepting cargo, for example, at a warehouse in China, the freight forwarder will be required to electronically sign a certificate confirming the contents comply with the documents. This certificate will serve as the basis for preliminary notification to customs. If a discrepancy is discovered during inspection at the border, liability will fall on both the freight forwarder and the customs representative, in addition to the existing penalties for false declarations. This, in her opinion, will make transportation risks unmanageable and could lead to a tenfold increase in administrative cases.

Experts point to the logistical inadequacy of these requirements in the context of international shipping. Igor Rebelsky, founder of VIG Trans, notes that it's physically impossible for a Russian freight forwarder to be present at every loading point worldwide, especially when handling already sealed containers. It's unclear how to organize border checks for hundreds of freight forwarders simultaneously. A Kommersant source among railway operators adds that standard acceptance is based on the number of packages, not each piece, and it's impossible to check the contents of a can of food, for example.

The document also lacks procedural clarity. Kirill Lakhin, Head of Logistics at Unitrade, points out the risk of misinterpretations due to the lack of clear grounds for inspection and a list of properties to be verified. It is unclear whether the freight forwarder can refuse the shipment if inspection is impossible, engage a third-party organization, or deduct inspections already conducted by government agencies.

In this regard, there are proposals to revise the approach. Experts, including Kirill Lakhin, Igor Rebelsky, and a Kommersant source in the operator industry, believe that such in-depth oversight functions should remain with specialized government agencies—customs and law enforcement—that possess the necessary authority, resources, and capabilities. Market participants believe that attempting to shift these responsibilities to businesses will either lead to formal non-compliance or paralyze the industry, which has a turnover of 11.7 trillion rubles.

As a reminder, the Russian government recently approved new cargo inspection regulations for freight forwarders. Resolution No. 1828 comes into force on March 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until March 1, 2032. The document establishes a list of organizational measures to identify prohibited items and substances, as well as the rules for implementing these measures. LR

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Publication date: 12/01/2025

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November 28, 2025 Black Friday Special: Cruises on the Grigory Pirogov ship. Up to 20% off all 2026 cruises or two free berths in four-berth cabins.

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Cruises on a motor ship Grigory Pirogov – this is the intimate atmosphere of river travel and a visit to the most picturesque stops on the Volga and Oka.

Only from November 28 to December 6, 2025, you can take advantage of the super-favorable terms of the Black Friday promotion!

2 = 4 – 50% discount on quadruple occupancy: only 2 berths are paid for, the 3rd and 4th guests in a quadruple cabin travel free; 20% discount – when accommodated in all other cabin categories; all cruises for the 2026 navigation period are included; only for new bookings made during the promotional period – from November 28 to December 6, 2025; the prices of cruises on our website are listed without taking into account promotional offers.

On board, we offer cabins for 1 to 4 people, a restaurant and bar, a concert hall, reading and music rooms, a medical center, and Wi-Fi (subject to technical availability).

Accommodation in a cabin of your choice, three meals a day, excursions along the route, and an onboard entertainment program are already included in the cruise price.

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Marat Khusnullin: A busy section of the M-4 "Don" highway in the Moscow region has been repaired.

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A busy section of the M-4 "Don" highway in the Moscow region has been repaired.

The government continues to implement projects to strengthen the country's road infrastructure. Road upgrades are underway in many regions. For example, in the Moscow Region, major repairs have been completed on 12.5 km of the M-4 "Don" highway, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The quality of life for people, as well as the performance of key economic and social sectors, depends on the quality and safety of the road network. Therefore, we are implementing projects to build both new roads and upgrade existing ones. Specifically, on the M-4 "Don" highway, we completed major repairs from the 103rd to the 117th kilometer, which is one of the most heavily traveled sections of the road. Construction and installation work was carried out in the Stupino and Kashira urban districts without traffic restrictions. As a result, specialists replaced the road surface and widened the roadway to three lanes in each direction. In addition, significant work was carried out on seven structures – one bridge, four overpasses, and two pedestrian overpasses were brought up to standard," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the M-4 Don Highway is a strategic route. It delivers humanitarian aid to border and reunified regions. It is one of the country's key highways, connecting Russia's central regions with the Black Sea coast.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, this section of the M-4 "Don" is used daily not only by freight carriers, but also by residents of nearby settlements in the Moscow region, and in the warmer months, by summer residents and road travelers heading south.

"The M-4 Don Highway is traditionally considered the main artery for access to our country's resort areas. Furthermore, this road is part of the North-South transport corridor. Due to the highway's significant importance, we are paying special attention to creating comfortable travel conditions. To ensure traffic safety, we replaced the barrier fence and signs, applied horizontal markings made of wear-resistant thermoplastic, installed mesh fencing, and installed outdoor lighting along the entire length of the section," explained Vyacheslav Petushenko.

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Ukraine and Europe should participate in negotiations on a plan for a peaceful settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, says E. Macron.

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Paris, December 1 (Xinhua) – Any “peace plan” regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine can only be finalized with the participation of both Ukraine and Europe in the negotiations, French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Monday.

E. Macron made the announcement at a joint press conference at the Elysée Palace following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who arrived in Paris on a visit.

Speaking about issues such as frozen Russian assets, security guarantees, and Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union, E. Macron noted that agreements "can only be finally reached if Europeans are at the negotiating table."

The French President also stressed that “as of today, there is no final peace plan as such.”

For his part, V. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine seeks to end the conflict "in a dignified manner." He called for "firm" security guarantees and stated that "the territorial issue will be the most difficult one" in future negotiations.

In addition, according to a statement from the Elysée Palace, on Monday, E. Macron and V. Zelenskyy held discussions with other European leaders, as well as with American and Ukrainian negotiators.

According to Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with US Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff in Moscow on December 2. The meeting will focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The 28-point US-proposed "peace plan" was released two weeks ago. Following its publication, representatives from the US, Ukraine, and several European countries met in Geneva on November 23 to discuss the plan.

On Sunday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and S. Witkoff held talks with the Ukrainian delegation in Hallandale Beach, Florida. –0–

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