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The final round of the Chinese-Russian specialized competition in robotics and artificial intelligence for young people was held in Qingdao.

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QINGDAO, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) — The China-SCO Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "China-SCO Demonstration Zone") in the east Chinese coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, hosted the Final Round of the Specialized Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth within the framework of the China-Russia Industrial Innovation Competition (2025), attended by nearly 3,000 youth and teenagers from China and Russia.

As part of the competition, which began in April 2025, qualifying rounds were held in many regions and cities across China and Russia, with over 20,000 people submitting applications.

Participants competed in a variety of cutting-edge fields, including robotics, artificial intelligence, creative programming, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The winners of the finals will have the opportunity to visit Russia to participate in the 2026 China-Russia Joint Invitational Competition.

According to Olga Dolgikh, Director of the Center for International Education and Professional Training at the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution "Institute for the Development of Professional Education," holding such scientific and technical events provided a valuable platform for the exchange of experience between educators from China and Russia and effectively facilitated mutual learning between China and Russia in the fields of science and education.

The China-SCO Demonstration Zone attaches great importance to leveraging the guiding role of scientific and technological innovation, actively develops growth points for cooperation in the scientific and technological field, accelerates the pace of cooperation between China and the SCO countries, and promotes the transfer and commercialization of more scientific and technological achievements. -0-

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The Chinese Foreign Minister called on Japan to rethink history and correct mistakes as soon as possible.

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Dushanbe, November 23 /Xinhua/ — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called on Japan to quickly rethink history and correct its mistakes, rather than stubbornly cling to the wrong path.

Wang Yi made the remarks in a media interview after concluding his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where he held strategic dialogues with the foreign ministers of these countries from November 19 to 22.

"If Japan persists in its delusions and continues to make the same mistakes, all countries and peoples who advocate justice have the right to reconsider Japan's historical crimes and the responsibility to resolutely prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism," Wang Yi said.

Noting that strong mutual support on key interests is an integral part of the China-Central Asian community with a shared future, Wang Yi said China is ready to be a reliable supporter and strong defender of peace, stability, and development in Central Asia. China opposes any interference in the internal affairs of Central Asian countries and will never allow anyone to provoke divisions or create chaos, he emphasized.

Wang Yi said he had briefed the three countries' foreign ministers on China's principled position on the Taiwan issue and exposed the current Japanese leader's wrong words and actions, which openly violate China's core interests and challenge the post-World War II international order.

He added that Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan have openly emphasized that there is only one China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of it. They oppose "Taiwan independence" in any form and firmly support all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification.

Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Wang Yi emphasized that the return of Taiwan, occupied by Japan at the time, to China was enshrined in a number of international documents, such as the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Declaration, and the Japanese Instrument of Surrender.

“This is an undeniable achievement of victory in World War II and an international obligation that Japan, as a defeated country, must continue to honor,” he added.

He said that in this important year, Japan should first and foremost reexamine its history of invading and colonizing Taiwan, thoroughly rethink its war crimes, adhere to the rules, and act with restraint on Taiwan and history issues.

It is shocking that the current Japanese leader is openly sending the wrong signal about attempting military intervention in the Taiwan issue – saying what cannot be said and crossing a red line that cannot be touched, Wang Yi noted.

He said China must give a resolute response, not only to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also to defend the achievements of World War II, won with blood and the cost of many lives, and to uphold international justice.

According to him, the Chinese people love peace and are friendly to their neighbors. However, on key issues of state sovereignty and territorial integrity, they will never compromise or make concessions.

The Japanese government has made commitments on the Taiwan issue, which are enshrined in the four Sino-Japanese political documents, Wang Yi recalled. These commitments leave no room for ambiguity or distortion, he added, emphasizing that regardless of which party or leader is in power in Japan, these commitments must be observed.

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Global climate cooperation remains resilient despite volatile geopolitics, says UNFCCC Executive Secretary

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BELEM, Brazil, November 23 (Xinhua) — Global cooperation on climate issues remains vibrant and resilient despite the unfavorable political environment, Simon Steele, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), said on Saturday.

"We knew this year's conference would take place in a turbulent political environment. Denial, division, and geopolitics have dealt international cooperation heavy blows this year," Steele said in a statement assessing the results of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30).

Despite this, he emphasized that governments around the world have reaffirmed their commitment to action. "COP30 demonstrated that climate cooperation is alive and well, supporting humanity in its fight for a habitable planet with a firm commitment to keeping warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius," he said.

"I'm not saying we're winning the fight against climate change. But we're certainly still in it and fighting back," said Steele, adding that 194 countries have demonstrated "strong solidarity" in support of climate cooperation.

He noted that the international community has sent a unified signal on the direction of global efforts to combat climate change: “The global transition to low greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience is irreversible and is the trend of the future.”

S. Steele said the world must now accelerate the implementation of national climate plans and maintain the momentum achieved in Belém. "As we leave here, our task is to keep climate at the top of the agenda for another fifty years," he said.

COP30 concluded on Saturday in Belém, capital of the state of Pará, with the adoption of an outcome document entitled “Global Mutirao: Uniting Humanity in a Global Mobilization against Climate Change” after approximately two weeks of negotiations under the Brazilian Presidency. –0–

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32 years since the return of St. George the Victorious to the Moscow coat of arms

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On November 23, 1993, Moscow officially returned its historical coat of arms, approved in 1781. The coat of arms was recreated based on the iconographic motif of "The Miracle of St. George and the Dragon" and its depiction on seals, coins, and the princely and royal coats of arms of ancient Rus'.

From an unnamed horseman to St. George the Victorious

The first depiction of a horseman piercing a dragon with a spear appeared on coins in the 15th century, during the reign of Prince Vasily II the Dark. At that time, this horseman did not represent a specific hero, but rather a symbol of an ordinary warrior who had vanquished the forces of darkness.

An unnamed dragon-fighting horseman became established as the coat of arms of the Moscow prince under Ivan III, and in the 16th century, under Ivan IV, a scene with a mounted spearman appeared in the center of the image of a double-headed eagle, the official coat of arms of the state, as a symbol of the fight against foreign invaders.

In the early 18th century, under Peter the Great, military regiments were named after the city where they were stationed, along with a banner and emblem. In 1712, the Moscow Regiment began using a double-headed eagle and a horseman piercing a serpent with a spear on its banner. Since the design closely mirrored the Russian coat of arms, over time, only the horseman with a spear remained on the emblem. At that time, according to some researchers, the horseman slaying the serpent began to be identified with St. George the Victorious.

Official approval and first changes

In 1781, Catherine II approved the Moscow coat of arms at the state level, marking an important step in the development of the city's symbolism. The official document emphasized that this coat of arms was "old," meaning it had previously been used as the city's emblem.

In the last third of the 19th century, the coat of arms underwent changes: the warrior in the image began to gallop to the viewer's left, in line with the canons of Western heraldry. The spear was tipped with a cross, reinforcing its association with Christianity. The coat of arms also featured the imperial crown, St. Andrew's ribbon, and scepter, emphasizing Moscow's status as the capital of the Russian Empire.

Star Replacement

After the 1917 Revolution, the "old regime" emblem was abolished. In 1924, architect Dmitry Osipov created a new coat of arms for Moscow, which included a five-pointed star, a hammer and sickle, and other elements symbolizing a new era in the country's history.

The Return of the Rider

In 1993, Mayor Yuri Luzhkov restored Moscow's historical coat of arms, dating from 1781. Of the later elements, only the cross crowning the spear remained.

The coat of arms of Moscow acquired its modern appearance in accordance with the law adopted by the Moscow State Duma in 1995.

The meaning of the coat of arms

Today the coat of arms contains the following elements:

The entire field of the French-style shield is painted dark red, symbolizing the blood of warriors who died fighting their enemies. Saint George the Victorious is turned to the viewer's right, in keeping with Russian tradition. The armor of the warrior and horse is made of silver, symbolizing the forces of light. The horseman's cloak is sky-blue. The horseman's spear is gold. The serpent pierced by the spear is painted black, symbolizing evil. The depiction of Saint George the Victorious on the coat of arms does not conform to Christian canons, which require saints to be depicted with a halo.

Two coats of arms – two horsemen

An interesting fact: the modern coat of arms of the Russian Federation also depicts a horseman fighting a dragon, but it is not associated with St. George the Victorious and is not identified with the coat of arms of Moscow.

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The future of management training was discussed at the annual conference of the Presidential Program

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The annual Conference of the Presidential Management Training Program was held at the All-Russian Foreign Trade Academy of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

The State University of Management was represented at the event by Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov and Head of the International Cooperation Department Inessa Bogatyreva.

The key topics of the Conference were current issues related to the development of the Presidential Program, international internships, prospects for economic growth, and structural changes in the economy.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov addressed the audience with welcoming addresses.

First Deputy Minister of Economic Development Maxim Kolesnikov opened the Conference. Speakers included representatives of the Russian Government, the Moscow Government, regional governments, business associations, and organizations affiliated with the Russian Foreign Trade Academy and the Federal Resource Center.

In total, more than 300 graduates of the Presidential Management Training Program and representatives of government agencies, businesses, and educational organizations took part in the work.

The meeting included four plenary sessions, discussing current issues such as talent shortages in various industries, new business educational needs, foreign investment, and international cooperation. Participants examined current opportunities and prospects for attracting foreign partners in the new economic climate, as well as the creative economy and ways to address the shortage of qualified managers in this field. Prospects for economic growth and plans for structural change were also discussed.

Following the discussions, a number of proposals for developing the Presidential Program were formulated. These initiatives include attracting new regions, such as the Republic of Crimea, to participate in the program, reducing the number of in-person hours in favor of increasing time for group project work, and increasing the tuition fee, with 50% covered by the participant and the remainder co-financed by federal and regional budgets. The proposals also included reinstating the practice of internships for executives of foreign companies and organizations in Russia based on intergovernmental agreements.

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Breaking: Chinese Premier pledges to promote bilateral openness with Italy

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Johannesburg, November 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed his willingness to work with Italy to continuously advance bilateral openness. He made this statement Saturday during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni on the sidelines of the 20th G20 summit, which is being held here from Saturday to Sunday.

According to him, the Chinese side is ready to strengthen connectivity and synergy with the Italian side in markets and industries, as well as promote the optimized and balanced development of bilateral trade. –0–

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Urgent: China must give a decisive response to Japanese leader's remarks on Taiwan – Chinese Foreign Minister

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Dushanbe, November 23 (Xinhua) — It is shocking that the current Japanese leader is openly sending the wrong signal about attempting military intervention in the Taiwan issue—saying the unspeakable and crossing the untouchable red line, said Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister.

Wang Yi made the remarks in a media interview after concluding his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where he held strategic dialogues with the foreign ministers of these countries from November 19 to 22.

China must fight back resolutely, not only to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also to defend the gains of World War II, won with blood and the cost of many lives, and to uphold international justice.

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Breaking: Chinese Premier pledges to expand access for Italian companies to the Chinese market

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JOHANNESBURG, November 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Saturday to expand access for Italian companies to the Chinese market through exhibitions and other platforms.

China is encouraging more Italian companies to enter the Chinese market through platforms such as the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), the China International Consumer Goods Expo (CICPE) and the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), he said on Saturday during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the 20th G20 summit.

China also expects Italy to create a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies to invest in Italy, Li Qiang added. –0–

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Urgent: Chinese Foreign Minister calls on Japan to rethink history and correct mistakes as soon as possible

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Dushanbe, November 23 /Xinhua/ — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called on Japan to quickly rethink history and correct its mistakes, rather than stubbornly cling to the wrong path.

Wang Yi made the remarks in a media interview after concluding his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where he held strategic dialogues with the foreign ministers of these countries from November 19 to 22.

“If Japan persists in its delusions and continues to make the same mistakes, all countries and peoples who advocate justice have the right to reconsider Japan’s historical crimes and the responsibility to resolutely prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism,” Wang Yi said. –0–

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Ending the Ukrainian crisis requires the agreement of Ukraine and Europe, says German Chancellor

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BERLIN, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday that ending the crisis in Ukraine requires the consent of both Ukraine and its European partners, not major powers.

Speaking at a press conference during the G20 summit in Johannesburg, F. Merz emphasized that the conflict unfolding on the European continent and its outcome concern the security of Europe as a whole.

"Wars cannot be ended by great powers without the countries involved," he said, adding that ending the crisis could "only happen with the unconditional consent of Ukraine."

F. Merz said that foreign policy advisers from Germany, France, Great Britain and EU representatives plan to hold further consultations with representatives of the United States and Ukraine on Sunday in Geneva.

According to him, reliable security guarantees must be created for Ukraine. While acknowledging that there is currently a chance to end the conflict, Merz added that the parties remain far from achieving a mutually satisfactory outcome.

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