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Moscow, December 25 /Xinhua/ — Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers completed a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas, lasting more than seven hours. They were escorted by foreign fighter jets during certain stages of the flight, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

"Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers of the Russian Aerospace Forces' long-range aviation carried out a scheduled flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

The report notes that fighter escort for the missile carriers was provided by crews of Su-33 aircraft of the Russian Navy.

“At certain stages of the route, the strategic missile carriers were accompanied by fighter jets from foreign countries,” the Ministry of Defense reported.

Russian long-range aviation crews regularly fly over the neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Baltic, and Black Seas.

“All flights of Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft are carried out in strict compliance with international airspace regulations,” the Russian Defense Ministry emphasized in a statement.

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TIANJIN, December 25 (Xinhua) — At the SCO summit held in Tianjin, northern China, China announced the establishment of six practical cooperation platforms, three of which are located in Tianjin. From their official opening on September 2 to December 10, the China-SCO Green Industry Cooperation Platform, the China-SCO Digital Economy Cooperation Platform, and the China-SCO Vocational Education Cooperation Center, all located in Tianjin, have celebrated their 100th day of operation.

The China-SCO Green Industry Cooperation Platform exhibition hall features digital equipment and interactive displays. Achievements such as the China-SCO Joint Laboratory for Digital and Intelligent Applications and the China-SCO Integrated Digital Economy Service Platform are showcased. Visitors can explore the "digital perspectives" of the SCO countries in this exhibition hall.

These prospects are becoming a reality. In Uzbekistan, an artificial intelligence system in "virtual classrooms" is eliminating the time and space constraints of vocational training; in Kyrgyzstan, intelligent products integrating production and education based on AIGC (generated artificial intelligence) have become a driving force in local vocational education; in Kazakhstan, real-time digital twin technology is operating within a modern chemical industrial park…

At the SCO summit in Tianjin, an agreement was reached to focus efforts on implementing cooperation projects in the digital economy, advancing the construction and modernization of digital public infrastructure, facilitating the digital transformation of key economic sectors, as well as training highly qualified personnel and enhancing digital skills.

Recently, through the China-SHO digital economy cooperation platform, Fitow (Tianjin) Detection Technology Co., Ltd. received a clear request from a Russian concrete mold manufacturer who wanted to integrate artificial intelligence and high-precision sensor technology into their project.

"Successfully implementing digital technologies abroad often requires precise alignment with needs and adaptation to local standards. The collaboration platform has allowed us to bypass numerous 'detours' in technical cooperation with SCO countries," said Gao Chun, public relations representative at Fitow (Tianjin) Detection Technology Co., Ltd. Following close coordination between the parties, the company successfully secured the contract for this project from Russia.

As cooperation expands within the China-SCO Digital Economy Cooperation Platform, China and the SCO member states are leveraging their resource potential and geographical advantages to jointly create a new, future-oriented digital cooperation space for mutual benefit. -0-

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Harbin, December 25 (Xinhua) — Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province will host its first-ever provincial snow football super league during the 2025-2026 ice and snow season, with Russian teams participating, according to the Heilongjiang Provincial Administration of Sports.

According to the department's announcement, the new sporting event will feature competitions in three categories: serial youth snow football matches, international and domestic invitational snow football tournaments.

Dozens of snow football competitions among primary and middle school students will be held in many districts across the province, including matches between Chinese and Russian primary and middle school students in Tongjiang City, with more than 20 teams from northeastern China and the Russian Far East participating.

Meanwhile, the province will also host seven international invitational snow football tournaments aimed at deepening cross-border sports and cultural exchanges. These include the 3rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Snow Football Tournament, which will feature eight teams from SCO member states.

The upcoming Snow Football Super League will aim to awaken public enthusiasm for football, promote the deep integration of regional sports, culture, tourism, and commerce, and increase ice and snow consumption, thereby stimulating the dynamics of the ice and snow economy through the high-quality development of winter sports, according to the provincial administration of physical education and sports.

The Super League will also feature a variety of events, including performing arts performances, food fairs, and folklore demonstrations, to create new scenarios for diverse consumption. -0-

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Recently, international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Asian Development Bank, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have unanimously upgraded their growth forecasts for China's economy in 2025, noting that China's economy has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of a volatile international environment and various risks and challenges.

The Saudi newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, citing analyses by several economic experts who interpreted the World Bank's upgraded Chinese economic growth forecast as demonstrating "significant resilience in the Chinese economy" and demonstrating effective coordination between China's fiscal and monetary policies, stated: "Amid rising global uncertainty, China has achieved stable economic growth through strategic support policies and deepening structural reforms."

The UAE publication Al Ain News writes that the stable progress of the Chinese economy in 2025 is the result of China's policy of managing socioeconomic development through medium- and long-term planning and promoting the diversification of export markets. All parties are confident in the prospects for Chinese economic growth.

The Arabic version of the British television channel Sky News reports that several international organizations have raised their expectations for China's economic growth, confirming the positive impact of the comprehensive measures China has taken. China's economy supports global economic stability.

The Algerian newspaper L'Aurore notes in its analysis that China's exports to countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the EU are constantly growing, and the diversification of export markets demonstrates the high resilience and ability of the Chinese economy to withstand risks.

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BEIJING, December 25 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government hopes that relevant parties can reach a solution regarding TikTok that complies with China's laws and regulations and balances interests, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday.

He Yongqian made the statement at a regular press conference when asked to comment on reports that TikTok had signed agreements with three investors to establish a new joint venture in the United States to ensure the continuation of its operations there.

According to the representative, in order to implement the important consensus reached during the telephone conversation between the leaders of China and the United States, the trade and economic teams of both sides previously reached a basic framework agreement on properly resolving issues related to TikTok and other issues through cooperation based on mutual respect and equal consultation.

He Yongqian expressed hope that the US side will support China in taking steps towards each other and thoroughly fulfill its respective promises.

She also called on the United States to ensure a fair, open, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for the continuous and stable operation of Chinese enterprises in the United States, so as to promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade ties. -0-

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Pyongyang, December 25 (Xinhua) — The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) condemned the latest US military action that caused nuclear instability and vowed to consider countermeasures, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday.

A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine entered the Busan Naval Base in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Tuesday under the pretext of replenishing ammunition. Forty-six days earlier, the United States dispatched a carrier strike group led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the ROK, KCNA reported, citing a statement from the Ministry of National Defense.

The re-emergence of US strategic forces risks escalating military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in the region as a whole, the document states.

At the fifth meeting of the US-South Korea Nuclear Advisory Group, which was recently held in Washington, the US reaffirmed its commitment to providing South Korea with "extended deterrence" by mobilizing all its defense forces, including nuclear weapons. Furthermore, Washington has given Seoul the green light to develop nuclear submarine technology and frequently deploys its nuclear submarines to the peninsula, the statement added.

The DPRK remains committed to resolutely advancing its defense capabilities and ensuring its security, and will consider countermeasures in response to the US nuclear show of force, the statement said.

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TIANJIN, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — Zhou Chuanguo, general manager of irrigation equipment manufacturer Vodar (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., has been particularly busy in recent days as a customer from Kazakhstan has re-purchased several units of irrigation equipment.

"This year, Kazakhstan became our largest export market. A one-time sale isn't a victory, but repeat purchases demonstrate customers' appreciation for Chinese products," he said.

Since the establishment of the China-SCO Green Industry Cooperation Platform in September 2025, his company's new orders from SCO countries have increased by 10 million yuan this year, reaching 40 million yuan, a 50 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

"The traditional method of non-selective irrigation, without considering the needs of specific crops, leads to water precipitation and uneven irrigation. Our equipment allows for 30-50% water savings, increasing efficiency and simultaneously integrating water and fertilizers," Zhou Chuanguo proudly explained.

Vodar (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., located in the Ziya Economic and Technological Development Zone in the Jinghai District of Tianjin City, northern China, is China's first national development zone focused on the circular economy. Currently, it is home to 168 enterprises engaged in the comprehensive utilization of secondary resources.

At the SCO summit held in Tianjin this year, China announced the establishment of six practical cooperation platforms, three of which were located in Tianjin. From their official opening on September 2 to December 10, the China-SCO Green Industry Cooperation Platform, the China-SCO Digital Economy Cooperation Platform, and the China-SCO Vocational Education Cooperation Center, all located in Tianjin, marked their 100th day of operation.

"With the accelerated development of clean energy, circular economy, and green manufacturing, the China-SCO green industry cooperation platform will create new market space and cooperation prospects for relevant enterprises," said Zhang Yanjiang, General Manager of Tianjin Ziya Economic Development Group Co., Ltd.

Liu Huaqin, a leading researcher at the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation under the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, believes that China has formed comprehensive advantages in the field of green and low-carbon technologies, covering technologies, equipment, and system solutions that are highly complementary to the rich and diverse resource potential of the SCO countries and their needs for green development, which opens up broad prospects for cooperation between China and the SCO countries. -0-

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SHANGHAI, December 25 (Xinhua) — In the first 11 months of 2025, the number of Russian tourists visiting Shanghai increased by more than 50 percent year-on-year to approximately 345,000, according to the latest data from the city's Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

According to the agency's statistics, since China introduced a visa-free entry regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports, the number of Russian tourists visiting Shanghai has increased significantly.

In November of this year alone, more than 50,000 Russian citizens visited Shanghai, which is more than 70 percent more than during the same period in 2024. As a result, Russia became the leader among the main source countries for visitors to this metropolis in terms of growth rate of this indicator for the same month.

From January to November, Shanghai welcomed 8.28 million inbound tourists, a nearly 40 percent increase year-on-year. Of these, 6.29 million were foreign nationals, an increase of nearly 50 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

During the reporting period, the Republic of Korea remained the largest source country for foreign visitors to Shanghai. The number of tourists from this country totaled approximately 805,000, an increase of approximately 111.4 percent year-on-year. Japan and the United States followed, with 584,000 and 490,000 tourists, respectively.

As a reminder, China has introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular foreign passports from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026.

Russian citizens holding valid passports may visit China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanging visits, and transit purposes. Their stay in China should not exceed 30 days.

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BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, held a promotional presentation of its winter tourism resources for Russian tour operators in the border city of Suifenhe on Dec. 22, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Suifenhe city government on Wednesday.

The event, organized by the Harbin Department of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism, was attended by over 80 employees of cultural and tourism departments in Harbin and the Primorsky Krai region of the Russian Federation, as well as representatives of relevant enterprises.

The promotional presentation program included literary and artistic performances, the promotion of attractions, a lottery, and the signing of cooperation agreements between travel agencies from China and Russia.

The event helped Russian tour operators and other participants gain a deeper understanding of the snow, ice, cultural, and tourism resources of Harbin and the entire Heilongjiang Province, and also gave new impetus to Chinese-Russian cooperation in snow and ice tourism.

Speaking at the promotional presentation, Vice Mayor of Suifenhe Huang Xuzhong expressed hope that this event will contribute to strengthening pragmatic cooperation between Suifenhe and Harbin in cultural, tourism, trade, economic, and other areas, as well as the qualitative development of inbound tourism, so that overseas tourists can enjoy the best travel experience.

According to a responsible official of the Harbin City Administration of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism, Harbin and Suifenhe have jointly developed a unique route, leveraging their respective advantages. This route allows Russian tourists to not only enjoy the unique scenery of the border city of Suifenhe, but also attend winter-themed events held in Harbin and experience Harbin's profound cultural and humanitarian appeal.

He expressed hope that, against the backdrop of the mutual introduction of a visa-free regime between China and Russia, all parties concerned will deepen cooperation and pool resources to develop more attractive and competitive cross-border tourism routes and promote the sustainable development of Chinese-Russian cross-border tourism. -0-

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Tokyo, December 25 (Xinhua) — Representatives of four Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor organizations issued a statement Wednesday condemning remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office official about the need to possess nuclear weapons, local media reported.

At a press conference held the same day, representatives of the organizations stated that such statements were unacceptable and called on the Japanese government to adhere to the three non-nuclear principles, the Kyodo news agency reported.

The statement states that arguments in favor of nuclear weapons are unacceptable, as they contradict the conclusions reached by the country in the 80 years since the atomic bombings. It also calls on the government to abandon a national security policy based on nuclear deterrence.

Tadako Kawazoe, head of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivors Liaison Council, warned that such statements could leave Japan isolated from the international community. He believes the prime minister herself should reject the idea of Japan possessing nuclear weapons.

Shigemitsu Tanaka, head of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivors Council, said Japan should never be the culprit of nuclear damage and stressed the need to curb any such tendency.

On December 18, the Japanese official in charge of national security in the Sanae Takaichi administration told reporters of the need to possess nuclear weapons. This statement provoked a strong reaction from the Japanese public, including atomic bomb survivors.

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