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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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On December 4, employees of a makeup brush manufacturing plant in Qingxian County, Hebei Province, process bristles in a workshop.

The makeup brush industry in Qingxian County began in the 1990s, evolving from contract manufacturing (OEM) to creating its own brands.

In recent years, Qingxian has fostered the continuous improvement of this industry through the establishment of industry alliances, the development of new materials, and the expansion of cross-border e-commerce platforms. For these achievements, it was awarded the title of "Makeup Brush Capital of China" by the China Federation of Light Industry. Currently, the annual turnover of businesses in this industry in Qingxian is approximately 3 billion yuan. Small brushes make a stable contribution to the county's economy.

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The year 2025 marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and is of significant significance in China's modernization process. This year, the economy has performed well overall, achieving progress while maintaining stability. Key economic and social development goals are expected to be successfully achieved. These achievements are inextricably linked to the consistent advancement of high-quality development.

At the end of last year, the Central Economic Work Conference defined economic objectives for 2025. Particular attention was paid to such areas as the active development of the "debut economy," the "ice and snow economy," and the "silver age economy," stimulating the healthy development of the "platform economy," the comprehensive development of the "county economy," and the active development of the "maritime economy" and the "bay region economy."

Over the past year, these new forms of economic activity have continued to grow and strengthen, becoming a living practice of the Chinese economy and a clear demonstration of its qualitative development.

The debut economy is constantly evolving: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and other cities are strengthening policy support measures, attracting many first stores and brands with new products, which has become an important tool for unlocking the potential of domestic demand.

The ice and snow economy continues to gain momentum, gradually transforming from a “seasonal boom” to a “year-round popularity,” and the industry is expected to exceed one trillion yuan by 2025.

The silver age economy has broad prospects: new forms and models of pension services are constantly emerging, and the consumption market for the elderly is growing steadily.

The platform economy is developing under a regime of structured regulation: through consumer product innovation policies, platform companies are strengthening technological innovation and improving the consumer experience, which contributes to improving the quality of consumption and taking it to a new level.

The county economy is demonstrating sustainable development: the county-level consumer market is not only expanding but also improving in quality. Urban-rural integration is deepening. This provides a powerful impetus for balanced regional development and comprehensive rural revitalization.

The maritime economy is demonstrating quantitative and qualitative growth: China maintains its global leadership in shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment market share, and consistently ranks first in the world in aquaculture production.

The economies of the bay areas are developing on an innovative basis: the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is experiencing dynamic growth, and the pace of industrial transformation and modernization is constantly accelerating, allowing it to act as a key driver of high-quality regional economic development.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Justice Department admitted on Wednesday that federal authorities were responsible for the collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet that killed 67 people in January.

The January 29 collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the deadliest air disaster in the United States in more than 20 years.

According to the agency, the tragedy was caused by a double malfunction.

In particular, as reported by the media, the helicopter pilot failed to exercise due vigilance and did not ensure proper control of the aircraft, and the US Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller failed to comply with orders and did not adhere to established air traffic control procedures. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday called for attention to whether Japan is seeking excuses to justify its military buildup.

Guo Jiakun made the statement in response to a request for comment on a report that Japan's Defense Ministry recently signed a land lease agreement with the intention of deploying a mobile radar to monitor Chinese aircraft carriers and aircraft in the waters between Okinawa and Miyako. -0-

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