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Beijing, December 18 (Xinhua) — A meeting of the Alliance of Chinese and Russian Universities for Language Education and a forum of rectors of Chinese and Russian universities in 2025 were held at Heilongjiang University (Heilongjiang Province, northeast China) on Wednesday, Heilongjiang Broadcasting reported.

The event was attended by over 140 people, including representatives of relevant departments of the Heilongjiang Provincial Government, the Russian Consulate General in Harbin, as well as officials, experts, scholars, and students from more than 40 universities in China and Russia.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky sent a congratulatory letter to the participants of this event, in which he praised the Alliance's important role as a platform for cooperation and exchange in the field of language education between the two countries, and expressed confidence that the Alliance will continue to deepen cooperation in the field of language education and cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries.

In a video address, Irina Kraeva, Rector of Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU), summarized the effectiveness of cooperation in building the China-Russia Alliance in 2025, stating that MSLU will strive to develop young talent, continue to deepen practical cooperation, and promote the high-quality development of the Alliance.

In his speech, Wang Shaosong, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department at the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Education, emphasized that Heilongjiang Province places great importance on educational exchanges with Russia and has achieved remarkable results. He hopes that the event's participants will be able to jointly develop a new model for training linguistic specialists and provide a powerful impetus for joint training and strengthening the friendship between China and Russia.

The event also featured two parallel sub-forums: "Innovation and Development of Cooperation in Language Education between Chinese and Russian Universities" and "Development of the Era and the Power of Youth – Youth Exchanges between Chinese and Russian Universities." Participants discussed topics such as improving operational efficiency through the implementation of technology and resource sharing, joint training, and cultural enrichment.

The event was organized by Heilongjiang University jointly with MSLU. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday it has received and approved applications from some Chinese exporters for general export licenses for rare earth element-related items.

The agency's official representative, He Yadong, made the corresponding statement at a regular press conference when he was asked to confirm information that China had begun issuing longer-term rare earth element export licenses.

He Yadong noted that since the introduction of export controls on rare earth element-related items, China's competent authorities have organized briefings for domestic exporters to keep them informed of the policy.

As exporters gain experience exporting and operating under the new rule, some have reached a level where they meet the basic requirements to apply for general licenses, the official said. -0-

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Almaty, December 18 /Xinhua/ — The economies of seven Eurasian countries will grow by 2.3 percent in 2026, according to the Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) macroeconomic forecast for 2026-2028, published Thursday at a press conference.

According to the forecast, among the seven countries that are also members of the bank, Kyrgyzstan will be the leader in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 – 9.3%.

The bank's report says inflation in the region will continue to slow to 6.4 percent in 2026 thanks to prudent monetary policy.

Commodity markets will move in mixed directions: oil prices will fall slightly, while metals and gold will remain high. The dollar is gradually losing its share of central bank reserves, but its role in settlements remains stable, according to EDB analysts.

The countries of Central Asia are demonstrating the highest growth rates in decades—EDB analysts expect growth of 6.6 percent in the region by the end of 2025 and approximately 6.1 percent in 2026. The combined GDP of these countries will exceed USD 600 billion thanks to active investment and strong consumer demand.

The global economy is projected to grow at a slightly slower pace than in 2024-2025 and gradually adjust to new trade restrictions.

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is an international multilateral financial institution founded in 2006 and headquartered in Almaty. Its mission is to promote economic growth in its member countries, which include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as expand trade and economic ties between them and develop integration processes in the Eurasian region through investment activities.

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Moscow, December 18 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed on board a cargo ship in the port of Rostov-on-Don due to a drone attack, Rostov Region Governor Yuri Slyusar announced on his Telegram channel on Thursday.

According to him, the attack caused a fire on the vessel covering an area of 20 square meters. Two crew members on board were killed and three others were injured. A fuel spill on the tanker was prevented, Rostov-on-Don Mayor Alexander Skryabin previously reported.

On Thursday night, drone attacks in the Rostov region targeted Rostov-on-Don, Bataysk, and Taganrog, reported Yury Slyusar. Seven people were injured in Bataysk, one of whom died in the hospital.

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The 2026 Harbin International Ice and Snow Economy Expo will be held from January 6 to 8 next year in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, the Zhongxinwang news website reported.

More than 300 leading Chinese and international enterprises are expected to participate in the upcoming fair. The Finnish city of Rovaniemi will be the event's honorary guest city.

The fair will consist of one central and six thematic exhibition zones. The central zone will showcase achievements in the development of the ice and snow economy, policy guidelines and measures, and strategic plans for the sector's development. The thematic exhibition zones will cover areas such as winter sports and equipment, ice and snow culture, winter tourism, services for winter sports enthusiasts, and more.

"The upcoming fair promises to be an international event that will bring together industry, science and technology, culture, and tourism, all focused on winter, and will also provide a unique opportunity to explore new models, scenarios, and development paths for the snow and ice economy," noted Harbin Vice Mayor Jiang Jun.

The fair will feature a number of supporting events, including the World Ice Sculpture Competition, the International Student Snow Sculpture Competition, hockey matches, figure skating performances, and ice fishing. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Lottery ticket sales in China rose 1.7 percent year-on-year to 575.62 billion yuan (about 81.55 billion U.S. dollars) in the first 11 months of 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.

During the reporting period, charity lottery ticket sales totaled 191.28 billion yuan, up 1.3 percent year-on-year. Lottery ticket sales supporting the country's sports sector reached 384.34 billion yuan, up 1.9 percent year-on-year.

Last month, lottery tickets of both categories were sold for a total of 52.59 billion yuan, down 0.2 percent from November 2024. -0-

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Yerevan, December 18 /Xinhua/ — An international conference entitled "Strengthening China-Armenia Strategic Partnership: Dialogue on Governance Experience Exchange" was held in the Armenian capital on Wednesday.

The event, organized at the initiative of the Confucius Institute at Bryusov State University, was attended by diplomats, experts, and representatives of scientific and academic circles.

Chinese Ambassador to Armenia Li Xinwei stated at the conference that Chinese-Armenian relations have reached a new level of development. He stated that China and Armenia are partners in pursuing peaceful development and global governance. "China is ready to share its development experience. We are hopeful of witnessing Armenia's bright future," he noted.

Speaking via video link, Armenian Ambassador to China Vahe Gevorgyan emphasized that the establishment of a strategic partnership between Armenia and China reflects the consensus of both countries on the principles, agenda, and vision of cooperation. The diplomat noted that Armenia and China mutually support their respective Belt and Road and Crossroads of the World initiatives.

Rector of Bryusov State University David Gyurjinyan called the conference's theme relevant, given China's Global Governance Initiative, which calls on all countries to pursue shared development and harmonious coexistence.

Khachatur Gazeyan, Rector of the Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia, noted that strengthening and deepening Armenian-Chinese strategic cooperation has become a key topic on Armenia's development agenda. He stated that this conference is not only a platform for exchanging ideas but also an opportunity to jointly reflect on how to strengthen the scientific foundation of public service and develop a culture of managerial thinking in government agencies, educational institutions, and society at large.

Gohar Iskandaryan, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, believes that Armenian-Chinese relations have entered a qualitatively new stage of development, characterized by the intensification of political dialogue, the expansion of economic ties, as well as the deepening of educational, scientific, and cultural cooperation. –0–

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Beijing, December 18 (Xinhua) — In 2026, regulation of photovoltaic (PV) power generation capacity will be strengthened to ensure the orderly decommissioning of outdated capacity and achieve a dynamic balance between supply and demand in the sector through market-based and legal measures, Yang Xudong, director of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, announced at an annual industry meeting on Thursday.

The official described 2026 as a period of addressing the most complex challenges for project management in the photovoltaic sector, outlining several key tasks for the coming year: improving price monitoring mechanisms, strengthening product quality control, stimulating innovative development, increasing self-discipline in the industry, and promoting deeper international cooperation. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — A roundtable and business meeting titled "China (Shandong) – SCO Countries: Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation and Interaction in Industrial and Supply Chains" was held on Wednesday at the China-SCO Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, east China.

According to the website of the Zhongguo Xinwenshe news agency, the event attracted representatives from more than 50 special economic zones and specialized industrial parks from SCO countries, while representatives from more than 180 Chinese and foreign enterprises held individual negotiations on more than 60 specific cooperation needs, such as petrochemicals, engineering equipment, construction materials, and agricultural food products.

During the event, the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce signed memorandums of trade and economic cooperation with the Naryn Region of Kyrgyzstan, the Fergana Region of Uzbekistan, and the Mogilev Region of Belarus.

In his video address, SCO Deputy Secretary-General T.R. Midhun noted that global economic development is currently facing challenges, and the international architecture is undergoing profound changes. Holding this event against this backdrop is crucial for building sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation.

According to him, Shandong Province, which has a strong industrial base, advanced technologies, and significant geographical advantages, is a reliable partner for SCO countries in developing regional trade and economic cooperation.

Shandong Provincial Commerce Director Wang Lei noted that Shandong places great importance on developing trade and economic cooperation with SCO countries. In the first three quarters of this year, the province's foreign trade turnover with SCO countries reached $62.17 billion.

Shandong is ready to cooperate with all SCO parties in establishing a new mechanism for trade and economic cooperation, raising the level of industrial cooperation, expanding new space for trade cooperation, and jointly working to create a demonstration platform for regional trade and economic cooperation to take it to a new level, Wang Lei added. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — China and the European Union (EU) have started consultations on the electric vehicle issue, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

China's principles and position remain consistent, and China is ready to properly resolve differences with the EU through dialogue and consultation and facilitate the achievement of a pan-industry solution, said He Yadong, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, at a regular press conference.

He said China hopes the EU will move toward China, faithfully implement the agreements reached by the leaders of the two sides, and demonstrate genuine sincerity. -0-

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