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RUDN University students will participate in the International Interreligious Youth Forum

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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The International Interreligious Youth Forum will be held on November 23 at the National Center "Russia." Sixty RUDN University students—future political scientists, philosophers, historians, and regional studies specialists whose professional expertise is directly related to the event's theme—will participate.

"For students, the International Interreligious Youth Forum is a workshop on public diplomacy and conflict prevention, a hands-on experience with identity, values, and religious communities, and a chance to establish useful professional contacts," says Amil Veliev, assistant professor in the Department of Comparative Political Science at RUDN University.

The forum was organized with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The key goals of the event are to strengthen spiritual and moral foundations among young people, promote interfaith and secular dialogue, and build international ties. Over 1,000 students from various universities across the country and over 100 experts are expected to participate.

The forum will feature discussions on relevant topics, including: "Eternal Values in the Age of Smartphones," "Science and Religion: Antagonism, Coexistence, or Mutual Assistance," "Artificial Intelligence and Religion," and "Faith 'Beyond the Tape': The Experience of Spiritual Service in the SVO Zone." Participants will also meet with leaders of centralized religious organizations and enjoy an exhibition program dedicated to traditional Russian culture.

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November 11, 2025 15,200 thousand pine seedlings to save Aslykul

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Source: Ecology Foundation

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15,200 pine saplings to save Aslykul

A large-scale tree-planting campaign, organized by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank (RSHB) in collaboration with the local forestry department and the regional branch of the agricultural bank, concluded in Bashkortostan's Aslykul Nature Park. The campaign consisted of two stages: in mid-October, bank employees planted 8,000 saplings, and later, forest rangers replanted the remaining pine trees. A total of 15,200 coniferous trees were planted across four hectares of the lake's shoreline. The new forest plantings will help restore the park's biological and landscape diversity and play a significant role in combating desertification in the surrounding areas and the drying up of the lake, which is the largest lake in Bashkortostan.

The seedlings were brought from a nursery in the Sverdlovsk region. Pine is a unique coniferous tree: it promotes healthy and clean air, provides shelter and food for numerous animal and bird species, its deep root system anchors the soil on slopes, preventing erosion, regulates water flow, grows quickly, and helps restore ecological balance across a vast area.

The campaign won't be limited to tree planting alone. According to Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation, over the next two years, a contractor, working with the nature park staff, will monitor the survival rate of the saplings and provide the necessary care for the pine trees—everything will be done to ensure a survival rate of at least 80%.

"Such large-scale events have been organized since 2022," says Guzel Gilmanova, director of the Aslykul Nature Park. "We carry out plantings both in the spring and fall, involving a large number of volunteers. This time, we received assistance from the Ecology Foundation of the Agricultural Bank. All of this is being done to preserve the lake. The trees are surviving well. I think in a few years, we'll see a beautiful pine forest here."

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China's auto exports grew by 15.7 percent in the first ten months of 2025.

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

BEIJING, November 17 (Xinhua) — China's automobile exports grew 15.7 percent year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2025, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

According to the data, the country exported over 5.6 million vehicles during the specified period.

In particular, exports of new energy vehicles (NEV) amounted to approximately 2.01 million units, an increase of 90.4 percent compared to the same period last year.

In October, China's auto exports grew by 22.9 percent year-on-year, while NEV exports grew by 99.9 percent. –0–

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Young people from China and Europe are committed to strengthening China-EU relations.

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BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — Young people from China and Europe gathered in Beijing on Monday for the China-Europe Youth Dialogue 2025, where they discussed their roles in promoting closer relations between China and Europe.

The dialogue will include four sub-forums devoted to topics such as youth and the future of China-EU relations, youth and the future of China-EU economic cooperation, youth and the prospects for exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and European civilizations, and youth and the future of China-EU scientific and technological cooperation.

“Young people, with their openness and inclusiveness, are the best helpers in overcoming cognitive barriers,” said Zhao Rui, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CAS), at the opening ceremony of the aforementioned dialogue.

According to him, young people play an irreplaceable role and bear a historical responsibility in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations.

The dialogue, organised by the Institute for European Studies at the AONK, was attended by 61 participants aged 18 to 30 from 30 European countries, as well as 48 students from the AONK University and more than 10 young scientists from the Institute for European Studies at the AONK. -0-

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China's Foreign Ministry: Japan's outrageous statements and actions have prompted vigilance, discontent, and protests from neighboring countries.

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

BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — Japan's recent series of outrageous statements and actions have drawn vigilance, dissatisfaction and protests from neighboring countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily press briefing on Monday.

On November 14, a South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a statement protesting the Japanese government's expansion of a museum in Tokyo that showcases Japan's unfair territorial claims to the Dokdo Islands, according to media reports.

Asked to comment on the report, Mao Ning said China had taken into account relevant reports on the matter.

"We call on Japan to deeply reflect on its history of aggression, embrace the path of peaceful development, and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through practical actions," Mao Ning said. -0-

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Representatives of SPbGASU attended a seminar on university youth policy

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Alexander Samodolov (sixth from left) and Irina Nuryeva (seventh from left) among the seminar participants

On November 12–13, a seminar on youth policy and educational activities was held at the Kazan Innovative University named after V. Timiryasov (KIU). The event was attended by Irina Nuryeva, Head of the Youth Policy Department at SPbGASU, and Alexander Samodolov, Deputy Dean for Educational Work at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management.

Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, addressed the seminar participants with a welcoming speech. "I'm pleased that we have so many different universities and that we're getting to know each other, as this is very important for our community. This perfectly captures the phrase 'We are different, we are equal, we are together.' Unity and diversity give us strength," she said.

Participants discussed issues of civic and patriotic education of youth, working with student families, and studied the experience of the Tatarstan Volunteer Center. During the seminar, KIU Vice Rector for Youth Policy Ruslan Zagitov spoke about the university's internal system for motivating students to engage in extracurricular activities.

"Participating in the seminar allowed us to approach youth development issues from a completely new perspective. Sharing experiences with colleagues from different regions helped us develop an understanding of promising areas and effective methods. We explored various practices, and I would especially like to highlight the importance of discussing mechanisms for fostering youth civic identity," Irina Nuriyeva shared her impressions.

It should be noted that in 2025, with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, a series of events was held aimed at presenting best practices in the field of youth potential development for leaders and specialists overseeing educational work and youth policy at universities.

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China's fiscal revenue rose 0.8 percent in the first 10 months of 2025.

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

BEIJING, November 17 (Xinhua) — China's fiscal revenue rose 0.8 percent year-on-year to 18.65 trillion yuan (about 2.63 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first 10 months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday.

From January to October this year, the central general public budget's revenue was 8.19 trillion yuan, down 0.8 percent year-on-year, while local general public budgets' own revenue grew 2.1 percent year-on-year to 10.46 trillion yuan.

In the first 10 months, the country's tax revenue totaled 15.34 trillion yuan, up 1.7 percent year-on-year, while non-tax revenue fell 3.1 percent to 3.31 trillion yuan.

China's budget expenditures increased by 2 percent year-on-year to 22.58 trillion yuan in the first 10 months. Specifically, central general public budget expenditures increased by 6.3 percent, while local general public budget expenditures increased by 1.2 percent.

From January to October this year, education expenditure in China totaled 3.41 trillion yuan, up 4.7 percent year-on-year. Science and technology expenditure reached 784.7 billion yuan, up 5.7 percent year-on-year. Social security and employment expenditure totaled 3.77 trillion yuan, up 9.3 percent year-on-year.

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.

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Dhaka, November 17 (Xinhua) — A special tribunal here on Monday sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity during protests in the country last July.

Former Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was also sentenced to death, while former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun was sentenced to five years in prison.

The three-member International Criminal Tribunal, headed by Judge Gholam Mortuza Mozumder, began reading the verdict in a packed courtroom.

The tribunal ordered 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina to return from India and stand trial. She is accused of ordering the brutal police crackdown on student protests that led to her ouster from power last year.

While A.H. Kamal remains on the run, his accomplice, C.A. Al Mamun, who is in custody, has pleaded guilty and turned witness. –0–

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Xi'an-Yan'an High-Siberian Railway has been put into trial operation.

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

XI'AN, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — The Xi'an-Yan'an High-Speed Railway (HSR), connecting Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with Yan'an, has entered trial operation, marking a major step toward full-scale operation.

The trial run began on Monday morning when test train 55302 departed Xi'an for Yan'an, moving from the joint debugging and testing stage to trial operation.

The first high-speed railway in the old revolutionary base area in northern Shaanxi Province, this line is 299.8 kilometers long. With a design speed of 350 km/h, the railway will reduce travel time between Xi'an and Yan'an from 2.5 hours to approximately 1 hour once operational.

Yan'an City has great historical significance as the revolutionary base of the Chinese Communist Party from 1937 to 1947. -0-

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A delegation from Sakhalin State University and the Russian airline Aurora visited Harbin.

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Beijing, November 17 (Xinhua) — From November 12 to 15, a delegation from Sakhalin State University and Russian airline Aurora visited Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. During the visit, the parties reached specific agreements on deepening information exchange and cooperation in the joint training of flight attendants, reported Partners magazine.

The delegation visited the editorial office of the magazine “Partners”, Harbin Vocational and Technical University, Harbin Preschool Teachers College and Harbin City Vocational College.

During the visit, the Russian delegation and Partners magazine reached an agreement on cooperation. The parties intend to place the magazine in the cabin of international Chinese-Russian flights operated by Aurora Airlines, as well as display it at ground service points for passengers to borrow free of charge.

At the same time, it is planned to open a special section on the omnimedia platform of the above-mentioned magazine to more effectively ensure mutual information exchange between China and Russia.

During the meeting, the parties also proposed establishing a China-Russia flight attendant skills competition to jointly train highly qualified personnel for the aviation service industry. Participants believe this collaboration will give new impetus to cooperation between the two countries in professional education.

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