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Belarus and Ethiopia plan to expand trade and economic cooperation.

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Minsk, November 21 (Xinhua) — Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and Ethiopian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Genet Teshome Jirru discussed expanding trade and economic ties between the two countries during a meeting on Thursday. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry's press service reported the meeting.

The meeting discussed key topics on the bilateral agenda, with a focus on the implementation of high-level agreements. Particular attention was paid to practical steps to expand trade and economic ties between Belarus and Ethiopia, and the development of a comprehensive roadmap for cooperation until 2030, primarily covering agriculture, industrial cooperation, the establishment of Belarusian equipment assembly plants in Ethiopia, and education and training.

The parties confirmed their intention to intensify work on developing the legal framework for their relations, and also agreed on a schedule of upcoming contacts and the holding of a number of joint events in the near future aimed at maintaining political dialogue and enhancing economic cooperation.

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Tour operators in China and Russia are ready to strengthen cooperation in expanding tours to the Sanya resort.

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BEIJING, November 21 (Xinhua) — A presentation on "Hainan's Tourism Opportunities for the Russian Market" was held Thursday in the tropical resort of Sanya, Hainan Province, South China, to establish an effective platform for international cooperation to develop Sanya's inbound tourism market, the Sanya Daily newspaper reported.

The event, dedicated to the development of the Russian market and cooperation in tourism products, was attended by more than 140 representatives of travel agencies and relevant enterprises from Russia and Hainan, who engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on topics such as tourist route planning, hotel accommodation, expansion of air routes, and the development of multi-purpose tourism products.

Hou Jianping, chairwoman of the travel agency Eden Travel, noted that thanks to China's trial introduction of a visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports, as well as the launch of direct flights between 11 Russian cities and Sanya, the flow of tourists from Russia to this resort is expected to exceed the historical record of 500,000 people this year.

"Sanya is not only a tourist destination but also an important gateway to China," said Andrey Vershinin, founder of Sletat.ru, adding that the event allowed more representatives of Russian travel agencies to personally experience Sanya's tourism resources. Furthermore, it attracted more tourists to this amazing city, thereby contributing to the company's revenue growth.

Wu Xiaolin, head of the Sanya Tourism Development Administration, noted that Russia is one of the key sources of foreign tourists for Sanya. In the first ten months of this year, foreign tourists visited the city more than 810,000 times.

According to her, starting this year, Sanya's tourism market has been actively targeting the Russian-speaking population, which can be seen in both local advertising campaigns and tourism presentations abroad. Furthermore, city authorities are holding various cultural and tourism events, catering to the preferences of tourists from Russian-speaking countries.

The event was jointly organized by the Sanya Tourism Development Authority and Eden Travel. -0-

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Designer's Day at SPbGASU

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Opening of the holiday (from left to right): Andrey Nikulin, Valeria Melnik, Anna Tsarenko, Sergey Bovteev, Marina Malyutina. November 16 was Designer's Day in Russia.

At SPbGASU, events dedicated to celebrating those who transform ideas into drawings and dreams into real objects continued for an entire week, and they began with an exciting "project" quest for students!

Marina Malyutina, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy at SPbGASU; Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Sergey Bovteyev, Deputy Dean of the Faculty for Career Guidance; Anna Tsarenko, Deputy Dean of the Faculty for Educational Work; and Valeria Melnik, Chair of the Faculty Student Council, addressed the students with welcoming remarks and congratulations on their professional holiday. All speakers noted the importance of project-based work for the development of the construction industry.

The graduate departments and student council of the Faculty of Civil Engineering organized and conducted a "project" quest: 12 student teams (80 people) completed a route through thematic stations, where they solved practical logic problems related to design.

The winners received their well-deserved awards!

"Today, my classmates and I attended a vibrant and engaging quest dedicated to a professional holiday – Designer's Day. There were some very engaging stations where we solved problems, solved riddles, and logically searched for answers. A huge thank you to the organizers! We were able to learn something new, brighten up our everyday lives, and most importantly, we were able to get to know the department where we graduate. I'm very impressed with this format! I look forward to more events from the Faculty of Civil Engineering," shared first-year student Arseniy Vakulenko.

The balustrade also featured information stands from design organizations and companies, where students could learn about modern technologies: try on VR glasses, learn about laser scanners, and interact with employer representatives.

The "Designer's Week" program continued with thematic meetings, a discussion club session, and concluded on November 20 with a lecture from TechProektStroy on the topic of "Application of Information Modeling and Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Development."

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The NSU team presented the results of its work within the framework of the Priority 2030 program.

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Today, the Novosibirsk State University team presented to the Council for Support of Development Programs the results of its work for 2025 on strategic technology projects implemented within the framework of the program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.Priority 2030.

NSU was represented at the council meeting by Rector Mikhail Fedoruk, Director of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies Yulia Samoilova, Head of the Academic Policy Department Marina Shashkova, a representative of the industrial partner, Director of the Medical and Biological Union LLC Mikhail Losev, and Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Andrei Travnikov.

Andrey Travnikov noted the importance of university interactions with industry and the growing role of universities in the region's economy:

NSU graduates are the main residents and users of AkademPark's infrastructure, which within its perimeter alone generates 30 billion rubles in revenue today, and if you include companies associated with AkademPark, the figure approaches 60 billion. This is a significant contribution to our economy.

The governor also drew attention to the relevance of biotechnology, which is represented in the university's project portfolio:

"This is important for the Novosibirsk Region because the industry is actively developing, responding to the challenges of the pandemic and import substitution. Scientific support and training of new personnel for this industry are essential."

In his speech, NSU Rector Mikhail Fedoruk emphasized the changing role of the university in the ecosystem of the Novosibirsk Scientific Center.

"Novosibirsk State University was created as an integral part of Akademgorodok, where the Academy of Sciences served as the integration center and driving force. In recent years, the situation has changed: now, the university is taking on the role of a development driver and a hub for the integration of science, industry, and education. Our strategic technology projects are prototypes for integration centers in areas new to Akademgorodok, where the university aspires to become a leader," noted Mikhail Fedoruk.

The university's development strategy through 2036 envisions a transition to a scientific and technological university model, where, alongside education and research, the creation of products and technologies becomes a third core activity. Strategic technology projects are an important component of this transition, in which industrial partners act not only as development commissioners but also are involved in personnel training and management processes. At the same time, the university remains true to its principles: strong fundamental training, the involvement of practitioners from research institutes and industry in teaching, and the involvement of students in research and development from their junior years.

The NSU development program includes three strategic technology projects (STP): "Center for the Integration of Personalized Biomedicine, Pharmacy, and Synchrotron and Binary Technologies," "Neural Network Technologies for Processing Targeted Information onboard Small Spacecraft and Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles," and "Artificial Intelligence for Production Facilities and the Automation of Industry and the Urban Environment."

At the Priority 2030 Program Council meeting, NSU presented the first project in more detail. Biomedicine is a new area for NSU, the launch of which was made possible by the consolidation of scientific and technological research resources from the SB RAS and NSU institutes, the availability of infrastructure to accelerate technology transfer (the construction of a new NSU campus), and the strong fundamental training of personnel at the university.

"The goal of the STP is to develop the full life cycle of a biomedical product, from the initial idea to the prototype's deployment in the real economy. The project brings together over 100 specialists from various scientific fields and leading universities in the industry. The project's implementation entails a profound transformation of many processes at the university, including a change in the educational model, where students are involved in all stages of the process, from the initial idea to the prototype's development," added Mykhailo Fedoruk.

Key achievements in 2025 as part of the biomedicine project include the development of software for processing and analyzing genomic data (a web platform for automated processing of genetic testing results); the creation of a reagent for detecting CD19-specific CAR T and CAR NK cells suitable for quality control of personalized therapy products; the development of a system for assessing the biomechanical gait parameters of lower-limb amputees; the creation of a final prototype of a prosthetic socket for a forearm prosthesis manufactured using 3D printing, as well as a prototype of a printed prosthetic socket for a leg prosthesis for transtibial amputations.

Construction is currently underway on a new research center and educational and scientific center for the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies of NSU with an area of over 23 thousand square meters; they are related to the facilitiesnew campus of NSU, being built as part of the national project "Youth and Children." This infrastructure will be used to develop biomedical research. The unifying principle of all product lines of this strategic technology project is the creation of integrated technological platforms that can be adapted to various clinical needs. All developments and research are being conducted with the active participation of industrial partners, including the Medical and Biological Union, the Siberian Ring Photon Source (SKIF) Shared Use Center, Generium JSC, the Moscow Prosthetic and Orthopedic Enterprise, ORTOS, and Rostec.

"This project combines our country's most ambitious goals: national health, independence from imports, and a high level of education for future generations. As part of the project, we are creating a modular platform for targeted NGS sequencing based on probe enrichment hybridization technology—the first used in domestic diagnostic reagents. The system being developed will allow for flexible scaling of panels—from highly specialized ones, including several genes, to whole-exome solutions covering a wide range of diseases, from cancer to rare hereditary pathologies. Domestic enrichment hybridization technology can become the basis for highly accurate next-generation diagnostic solutions, fully compatible with the Russian infrastructure and the needs of clinical genomics," commented project manager Yulia Samoylova.

"The development of domestic reagents for NGS sequencing is a key element in personalized medicine. Accurate information about a tumor's mutational profile allows doctors to make the right decision: prescribing targeted therapy when it's truly effective or avoiding unnecessary prescriptions of expensive drugs. This not only improves the quality of treatment but also optimizes healthcare costs. By supporting this project, we are providing Russian oncologists with a modern tool for informed clinical decisions," added Mikhail Losev, CEO of the Medical and Biological Union.

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Create Your Startup: Entrepreneurial Competencies Training at the State University of Management

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On November 27, the State University of Management will host the final training course on entrepreneurial competencies.

Participants will gain valuable skills in technology entrepreneurship during a single intensive course and will go through all stages of creating innovative startup projects: from team building and idea generation to building business models and presenting their products for the development of the Technograd smart city.

To participate in the training, you must create an account on the study-techtraining.mipt.ru platform and fill out your profile information, then register for the class.

Students wishing to receive a Project Day attendance mark upon successful completion of the intensive course must additionally register on the Make.Events platform.

In addition, the most active participants will receive prizes and gifts from the organizers.

The training will be held in the atrium of the SUM Information Technology Center from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with coffee breaks and lunch. Registration begins at 9:15 AM.

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The New Role of Business Schools: State University of Management at the National Forum on Continuing Education

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On November 20, the State University of Management's Higher School of Business and Technology participated in the second National Forum on Continuing Education, "People and Competencies of the New Era," held at the Higher School of Economics.

The discussions focused on a human-centered approach, government strategies for continuing education, and the role of artificial intelligence. Forum participants identified new vectors for educational development in the era of technological change, agreeing that the traditional business education model is no longer adequate.

At the plenary session, "Humanity Under Pressure from Technology: How Workers Can Survive in the Labor Market," the idea was voiced that the only sustainable strategy is continuous learning with an emphasis on soft skills that are currently inaccessible to artificial intelligence: critical thinking, leadership, and project management.

Maria Lazareva, Deputy Director of the Higher School of Business and Technology, represented the State University of Management at the forum and spoke at a specialized panel. The expert noted that business schools play a key role in building competencies for the economy of the future:

"Their new role is not to be knowledge providers, but integrators and designers of educational pathways. We act as a bridge between rapidly evolving business demands and individual specialists who want to remain in demand."

Dmitry Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, previously stated that training managers today requires a fundamentally different approach:

"At the State University of Management's Higher School of Business and Technology, we are revising our programs, making them flexible and personalized. We are introducing modules on artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and managing under uncertainty. Our goal is to graduate leaders who not only adapt to change, but also utilize new technologies as a tool for value creation and are capable of leading teams in a constantly changing world."

This position confirms a general trend: business education leaders are taking on the responsibility of developing a new generation of managers capable of working effectively in the economy of the future, where technology creates challenges but also opens up new opportunities.

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Commentary: S. Takaichi's dangerous provocations expose right-wing revisionism and resurgent militarism in Japan

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Tokyo, November 21 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has once again exposed a dangerous pathology: historical revisionism and resurgent militarism.

With its blatantly false and provocative statements about China's Taiwan, and its threats to use force under the false pretext of a so-called "survival-threatening situation," it is dragging Japan down a dangerous path of confrontation that it can neither justify nor withstand.

Takaichi's bellicose rhetoric is not an isolated misjudgment. It is a manifestation of deep-rooted far-right thinking that continues to idealize Japan's militaristic past. Her words reflect ingrained arrogance, a fundamental misunderstanding of China, and an unwillingness to acknowledge the realities of contemporary Asia.

For decades, Japanese right-wing politicians have remained captive to a century-old worldview. They are unable—or unwilling—to transcend the thinking that once fueled Japanese aggression. Their perception of China is shaped not by facts or current realities, but by nostalgia for imperialist ambitions, denial of wartime crimes, and disregard for the commitments Japan made when normalizing relations with China.

They ignore the opportunities that China's peaceful development brings and continue to cling to the toxic fantasy of containing China's development.

In their political calculations, creating a so-called "China threat" is a tried-and-true tactic: a tool for stoking domestic fear, justifying the violation of defense restrictions, and reviving the militarism that once brought immeasurable suffering to China and other Asian countries. Takaichi's reckless reference to "survival-threatening situations" fits perfectly into this scenario.

The Taiwan issue is a red line that must not be crossed and the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. As Japan's leader, Takaichi has failed to take responsibility for upholding the commitments made by her predecessors and has sought to violate them for personal political gain.

S. Takaichi has long maintained inappropriate contacts with separatists advocating for Taiwan "independence." She also recently initiated the awarding of a medal to someone who openly promotes Taiwan "independence." This move raises serious questions about whether Japan is intentionally encouraging such forces.

Its intervention in the Taiwan issue once again exposes the historical revisionism that drives Japan's right-wing forces. It demonstrates that they remain unwilling to abandon the illusion of reviving their militaristic past and reasserting influence over Taiwan.

S. Takaichi should focus her efforts on studying history, revising the four political documents defining Sino-Japanese relations, and mastering the skills of peaceful coexistence with neighboring countries. Her dangerous play of inflating the "Taiwan emergency" as a "Japanese emergency" is nothing more than playing with fire.

If it continues down this erroneous path, it will bear full responsibility for the consequences. Any provocative actions will inevitably be met with harsh and decisive countermeasures from China.

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In the first 10 months of 2025, the foreign trade turnover of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region increased by 15.5 percent.

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BEIJING, November 21 (Xinhua) — Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) saw its foreign trade turnover increase 15.5 percent year-on-year to 418.63 billion yuan (approximately $59 billion) in January-October 2025, 11.9 percentage points higher than the national average, the Xinjiang Daily reported on Friday, citing local customs data.

In October, Xinjiang's import volume reached a monthly high of 5.93 billion yuan this year, up 19.5 percent year-on-year and 21.9 percent month-on-month.

In the first 10 months, Xinjiang's trade turnover with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 9.2 percent year-on-year to 365.64 billion yuan, or 87.3 percent of Xinjiang's total foreign trade turnover.

In January-October, Xinjiang's import and export volume in regular trade increased by 66.6 percent compared with the same period last year, and its share in the region's total trade reached 49.9 percent.

In the first 10 months, the foreign trade turnover of non-state-owned enterprises in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region amounted to 389.49 billion yuan, an increase of 16.4 percent year-on-year, accounting for 93 percent of the total import and export volume of the entire region. -0-

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Report: China makes historic achievements in river conservation and management

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BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — China has made historic achievements in river conservation and management in recent years, according to an analysis released Friday.

The report, titled “River Governance for National Prosperity and Public Welfare – A Study on Water Strategy in the New Era,” was jointly released by the National Research Center of the Xinhua News Agency and the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research under the Ministry of Water Resources.

China has significantly strengthened measures to combat floods, ensure drinking water, food security and environmental safety, thereby laying a more solid foundation for high-quality socio-economic development, the report says.

The share of economic losses associated with floods in relation to GDP decreased in China from 0.49 percent in 2005-2014 to 0.23 percent in 2015-2024.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, despite the country's GDP nearly doubling, total water consumption has remained virtually unchanged at under 610 billion cubic meters. The water intensity ratio of GDP and industrial production (water consumption per 10,000 yuan of GDP and industrial production) has decreased by 52 percent and 63 percent, respectively.

China, with only 6 percent of the world's fresh water resources, feeds almost 20 percent of the planet's population, and its share of the total global economy is more than 18 percent.

At the same time, the country has managed to significantly improve the condition of rivers and lakes. One example: by the end of September 2025, the groundwater level in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region had risen by 8.46 meters compared to 2018, the report states. -0-

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China and Vietnam conducted joint patrols in Beibu Gulf

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Guangzhou, November 21 (Xinhua) — In accordance with agreements and understandings between the armed forces of China and Vietnam, naval detachments from the two countries conducted the 39th joint patrol in the waters of Beibu Gulf from November 19 to 20.

During the patrol, the flotilla, consisting of two ships on each side, monitored maritime and air security in Beibu Gulf, exchanged information on courses, speeds and hydrometeorological conditions, and enhanced command synergy and coherence.

Participants also conducted a joint search and rescue exercise, simulating a situation in which one fishing vessel from each side was in distress in Beibu Bay. The exercise effectively demonstrated their emergency management and response capabilities in challenging conditions.

Since the signing of the Joint Patrol Agreement in 2005, the Sino-Vietnamese joint patrol in Beibu Gulf has served as a stable platform for communication, helping both sides deepen cooperation and strengthen strategic mutual trust. -0-

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