The Xizang Lhalu Wetland has been awarded a World Record Certificate by the WRCA for the highest urban natural wetland in the world.

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On December 20, the Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve hosted a WRCA certification ceremony for the world's highest urban natural wetland.

The Lhalu National Wetland Nature Reserve, located in Lhasa City, Xizang Autonomous Region, China, has an average elevation of 3,645 meters and a protected area of 12.2 square kilometers. It is also known as the "Lungs of Lhasa." (Xinhua News Agency photojournalist Jinmei-Doji)

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Enjoying the city views from the Jinwan Yunding Observation Deck

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The Jinwan Yunding Observation Deck, located in the central Heping District of Tianjin, recently opened on the 300-meter-high roof of Jinwan Plaza. Visitors can now ascend to the building's rooftop for panoramic views of central Tianjin. (Xinhua News Agency photojournalist Zhao Zishuo)

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Merry Christmas!

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Exclusive: 2026 will be marked by further improvements in relations between Russia and China, says Russian Presidential Special Representative B. Titov.

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Moscow, December 24 /Xinhua/ — The coming year will be marked by a further significant improvement in relations between Russia and China. This opinion was expressed by Boris Titov, Special Presidential Representative for Liaison with International Organizations to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals and Chairman of the Russian Section of the Russian-Chinese Committee for Friendship, Peace, and Development, in an interview with Xinhua. During a press conference in Moscow, he summarized the results of 2025 and shared his expectations for the coming year.

"There's still plenty of room for improvement in 2026. We'll expand our committee's work, holding more and more joint events in sports, culture, medicine, and business," he promised.

B. Titov emphasized that relations between Russia and China continued to deepen in 2025. Moreover, qualitative changes have occurred not only in Russian-Chinese relations but also between the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.

"Today, our countries have finally established the most important thing: that we must develop independently, that the world is multipolar, and that everyone must first and foremost develop their own economy and be economically sovereign. But it's much more profitable to do this with those who don't create problems, but rather support each other," the Xinhua source noted.

The year that is ending was very successful for the development of Russian-Chinese relations, which are based on the long-standing friendship between the countries and their peoples, noted the special representative of the Russian president. –0–

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Georgia's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development named China as one of the priority markets for Georgian tourism.

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Tbilisi, December 24 (Xinhua) — Georgia prioritizes developing tourism and economic cooperation with China, viewing China as a key "long-distance" country. Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili stated this Wednesday at the session "Trade, Investment, and Sustainable Development in the Context of Global Challenges" during the annual ambassadors' conference in Tbilisi.

According to the minister, the strategic partnership between Georgia and China has seen steady growth in tourism, trade, and cargo turnover. The Georgian side is actively working to increase the frequency of direct flights and expand the geography of flights to ensure greater access to the Chinese trade and tourism market.

M. Kvrivishvili emphasized that the tourism sector remains one of the main driving forces of the country's economy. Tourism revenues in the first three quarters of 2025 reached a record high, reaching $3.6 billion.

The minister noted that Georgian tourism is highly diversified. Along with the growing tourist flow from China, the number of travelers from Europe, Israel, the Persian Gulf states, and neighboring countries is also increasing, which, she said, confirms the balanced nature of Georgia's tourism market.

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Chinese authorities have promised to steadily advance energy conservation and carbon emission reduction efforts.

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese government officials have vowed to steadily push forward energy conservation and carbon emission reduction efforts.

Vice Premier He Lifeng and heads of several government departments made the announcement on Wednesday at a joint meeting of the 19th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC).

During the meeting, attended by Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji, deputies reviewed the report on the inspection of the implementation of the PRC Energy Conservation Law and asked government representatives a number of questions in this regard.

He Lifeng pledged to continuously improve the efficiency of energy resource production to provide reliable guarantees for achieving peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality, and to accelerate the all-round green transformation of China's socio-economic development.

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South Korea conducted "defensive exercises in the Sea of Japan" — media

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SEOUL, December 24 (Xinhua) — The Republic of Korea (ROK) recently conducted closed "defensive exercises near the Dokdo Islands (Japanese name Takeshima) in the Sea of Japan," prompting protests from Japan, the Renhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.

As the news agency noted, citing a source in the ROK Navy, the country conducts "territorial defense exercises in the Sea of Japan" annually and on a regular basis, with the latest exercises being largely similar to previous ones in terms of training methods and forces involved.

According to the report, these exercises were the second since Lee Jae-myung took office as President of the Republic of Korea. Similar exercises were previously held in July of this year.

Japan's Foreign Ministry said it had expressed strong protest over the exercises, reiterating its long-standing position on the so-called Takeshima Islands. –0–

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Some people are still trapped after a coal mine accident in southwest China.

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KUNMING, December 25 (Xinhua) — A sudden gas outburst occurred at a coal mine in Zhenxiong County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, around 6:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday evening, local authorities reported Thursday.

Firefighters and other emergency services personnel have already rescued some of the trapped people. As of 11:50 PM Wednesday, a number of people remained trapped.

Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing, and the cause of the accident is being investigated. –0–

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The deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus will not affect the balance of power in Europe, according to the Defense Minister.

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Minsk, December 24 (Xinhua) — The deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus will not affect the balance of power in Europe, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated, media reported on Wednesday.

According to V. Khrenin, it's essential to ensure the peace of mind of Belarusian citizens, and the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system is the country's response to aggressive actions by the West. "So that they understand that if they interfere with us, they will suffer unacceptable damage. That's what it's intended for," the minister emphasized.

He expressed confidence that deliveries of the Oreshnik missile system to Belarus would not affect the balance of power in Europe. "We don't even believe it should affect the balance of forces and resources in Europe. This is a system aimed at strategic deterrence," the head of the Belarusian defense ministry noted.

V. Khrenin also noted that more than half of the system arriving in the country is Belarusian-made. "The main base is our Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, where this system is located," he explained.

V. Khrenin added that Belarus is open to dialogue. "We say openly: we are not going to war with you, we are not a threat to you. We say: on the contrary, let's talk, let's at least restore the relations we should have between neighbors," the Belarusian Defense Minister stated.

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12 people died in a boat carrying migrants that sank off the coast of Senegal.

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Dakar, December 24 (Xinhua) – Twelve bodies were found Wednesday morning off the coast of Joal-Fadiouth, Mbour department, western Senegal, after a boat carrying migrants capsized, the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) reported.

According to APS, citing sources in the security forces, the death toll remains preliminary. Thirty-five survivors have been handed over to the local gendarmerie for investigation.

It is noted that the total number of passengers on board the ship has not yet been established, as has the cause of its crash, which occurred around 05:00 local time. –0–

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