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Tbilisi, December 9 (Xinhua) — Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Georgia doubled year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $533.2 million, the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development reported on Tuesday.

In January-September of this year, the volume of FDI reached $1.2969 billion, which is 11 percent higher than the same period last year.

According to statistics, the United States was the largest investor in the third quarter with $93.5 million in capital investments, accounting for 17.5 percent of total inflows. It was followed by Spain with $72.1 million (13.5 percent), Turkey with $70 million (13.1 percent), and Azerbaijan with $56.7 million (10.6 percent).

Significant growth in investment activity was observed in the water supply and waste management, real estate, transport, finance and insurance, and information and communications sectors. –0–

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Almaty, December 9 (Xinhua) — Kazakh Foreign Ministry Spokesman Aibek Smadiyarov announced his resignation on Tuesday, according to the Nur.kz news agency.

A. Smadiyarov announced his resignation to journalists at a Kazakh Foreign Ministry briefing in Astana. The former official spokesperson cited his decision to continue working for a private company as the reason.

A. Smadiyarov has served as the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan since 2018. Since February 2025, he also held the post of Chairman of the International Information Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. –0–

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Baku, December 9 (Xinhua) — Azerbaijan is working to create a military-industrial cluster that will strengthen the country's defense system and expand military exports. Prime Minister Ali Asadov announced this Tuesday while addressing a plenary session of the Milli Majlis (parliament).

According to him, strengthening security and enhancing defense potential remain among the main areas of government expenditure. The draft budget for next year allocates approximately 21 percent of all expenditures to defense and national security, amounting to 8.7 billion manat (approximately $5.1 billion).

A. Asadov noted that the national military industry is developing rapidly, and investment in the sector has remained significant for many years. He added that Azerbaijan already exports military products to a number of countries.

"President Ilham Aliyev has set the goal of creating an industrial cluster that will meet domestic demand and increase export potential. Active work is already underway in this direction," the Prime Minister emphasized.

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BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — Shenzhou 21 crew members Zhang Lu and Wu Fei on Tuesday successfully completed the first round of extravehicular activity (EVA) of their mission, during which they used new spacesuits delivered to the space station for the first time.

The astronauts made their first spacewalk wearing the second-generation Feitian spacesuits, Models D and E, which were delivered aboard the Tianzhou-9 cargo ship on July 15. While maintaining the basic white color scheme, one suit features red trim, and the other blue.

"This spacewalk fully demonstrated the crucial role of human activity in extravehicular activities, while the spacesuits provided a reliable guarantee of the astronauts' safety," said Zhai Zhihong, an employee of the China Astronaut Research and Training Center.

According to the center, the service life of the spacesuits has been increased from the previous standard of 15 spacewalks over three years to 20 spacewalks over four years.

The second-generation Feitian extravehicular activity suits have provided reliable support for all spacewalks during both the construction and operation of the Chinese space station.

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Beijing, December 9 (Xinhua) — A symposium on the study and research of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy was held in Beijing on Tuesday. Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, attended and delivered a speech.

As Wang Yi stated, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is a continuously evolving and open-ended Marxist theory that is always at the forefront of the era, responding to new questions around the world, and providing powerful ideological tools and scientific guidance for the bold and decisive advancement of Chinese diplomacy.

The head of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled that General Secretary Xi Jinping personally facilitated the implementation of a number of major theoretical and practical innovations, and that under his leadership, China's foreign policy has achieved historic successes and undergone historic changes.

"We should regard the reprint of 'Thesis for the Study of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy' as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the advanced nature of this thought in promoting theoretical innovation and its historical initiative in serving the cause of national rejuvenation," Wang Yi said.

“Looking back on the extraordinary development of diplomacy in the new era, we increasingly realize that General Secretary Xi Jinping’s strategic leadership is our fundamental guarantee, that unwavering commitment to Chinese characteristics is the foundation of our confidence, that building a community with a shared future for mankind is our shining banner, and that creating a favorable international environment for Chinese-style modernization is our indispensable mission,” the minister emphasized.

Wang Yi noted that the diplomatic and foreign policy fronts must make new and more significant contributions to the comprehensive promotion of building a strong state and national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.

The symposium was organized by the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. –0–

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Moscow, December 9 (Xinhua) — China's decision to provide $100 million in aid to Palestine to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and support its reconstruction is a crucial step that will send a signal to the entire international community to show solidarity and contribute to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people, according to Russian experts interviewed by Xinhua.

As political scientist Professor Alexander Gusev noted, China's decision deserves only positive assessments. "Naturally, we view China's statement positively. After all, the destruction in the region is colossal; 2 million people lived there. Experts estimate that rebuilding the Gaza Strip will require approximately $70 billion. We understand that rebuilding the Gaza Strip will take decades. Of course, China's assistance is very important here," the expert stated.

Konstantin Blokhin, a leading researcher at the Center for Security Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, agrees with this assessment. "It's clear that the Gaza Strip is currently in ruins, so China's assistance is extremely important at this time, especially for the local population," he noted.

According to Alexey Martynov, Associate Professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and Director of the International Institute of the Newest States, the desire to help people deserves respect and attention, but the current situation surrounding the Palestinian issue and the Israeli conflict with Hamas poses challenges in the targeting of aid. "Of course, we would like China's aid to reach everyone in need. The mechanisms of international organizations—the UN and UNICEF, which are actively working in the region—are crucial here. There is currently no other mechanism," the political scientist emphasized.

Russian experts believe the entire international community must take steps to restore housing and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, and to bring back those who fled the territory and are now forced to live in tent camps. China's role in consolidating these efforts is significant. "China's global influence is very high, so its initiative to allocate funds for the reconstruction of Palestine will serve as a litmus test for other countries, which should also contribute to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip," A. Gusev shared his opinion.

At the same time, A. Martynov cautioned against allowing aid to Palestine to become mere empty declarations. "Declarations won't make things easier for people, and declarations won't feed the hungry. The problem isn't measured in sums; it's measured in humanitarian catastrophe, complex logistics, and the lack of basic conditions: water, proper sanitation, and so on," he noted, adding that this issue requires a systemic approach from the entire international community.

According to political scientists interviewed by Xinhua, the desire to help Palestine underscores China's growing role as a global player and a committed partner in addressing humanitarian issues and maintaining global stability. "This decision is also very important for China itself: by helping Palestine, it strengthens its position in the Middle East. Furthermore, historically, Europe and the West are not well-liked in the Middle East, and their presence in the region is perceived as undesirable. Therefore, this situation is an example of how countries in the Global South are capable of solving their own problems," noted K. Blokhin.

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Minsk, December 9 (Xinhua) — The situation on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border has more or less stabilized, but there are still some issues. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting of the country's Security Council on Tuesday. The corresponding information was published by the Belarusian head of state's press service.

"The situation on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border has more or less stabilized. Although there are plenty of problems there," the Belarusian leader stated. At the same time, A. Lukashenko noted that Konstantin Molostov, Chairman of the State Border Committee of Belarus, had previously reported to him that many issues remain to be addressed through mobilization, including rebuilding the border abandoned by Ukraine, building outposts, and arming border guards.

Moreover, according to the Belarusian president, the country's armed forces have to be deployed in the second line behind the border guards, which diverts attention and resources.

Speaking about Belarus's western borders, A. Lukashenko noted that Western countries are not only increasing their military budgets but are also attempting to roughly double their armies. "These countries won't simply spend huge sums of money on what they call a confrontation with Russia and Belarus," he emphasized.

The Belarusian leader also emphasized that Belarus and Russia do not create the global problems Western countries use to justify spending on weapons and expanding their armies. "We have no intention of attacking anyone. We have enough. I know Russia's position, but we need to justify these expenditures somehow," Lukashenko remarked.

Given the current situation and the militarization of Western countries, the head of the Belarusian state stated the need to update Belarus's defense actions.

Speaking about the situation on the Lithuanian border, A. Lukashenko reported that serious discussions had taken place regarding the cigarette-filled balloons flying across the two countries' border, including the involvement of civil aviation pilots. It was noted that Lithuania's accusations were untrue. "Even if these balloons, as they say, were flying there at 200 [numbers] (now it's either 20 or 50/numbers)… I've spoken with pilots. They say it's not a problem. They're just escalating the issue and politicizing it," the Belarusian president noted.

A. Lukashenko once again invited Lithuania to begin negotiations and assured that Belarus is ready to build normal relations in all areas. "If you want normal relations, sit down at the negotiating table and discuss these issues. We are ready for this. There are no other options," he stated.

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CHENGDU, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — China on Tuesday launched a new satellite into space to test communications technology from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

The Shiyan-22 spacecraft, launched at 11:08 PM Beijing Time by the Long March-3B launch vehicle, successfully entered its designated orbit.

The new satellite will be used primarily to provide satellite communications, radio and television broadcasting, and data transmission services. It will also be used for testing and validation of related technologies.

The current launch was the 615th flight mission for the Long March series launch vehicles. –0–

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