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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Having established itself as an influential voice on Chinese social media through its timely release of information, China's Ministry of Defense is now reaching a global audience through its newly launched X account.

An account called "China's Ministry of Defense," which appeared this week, posted photos of joint Chinese-Singaporean military exercises and a video documenting medical services provided to Jamaicans on a Chinese Navy hospital ship. In just a few days, these posts have garnered over 4 million views.

"Follow us to learn more about China's national defense in the new era," X's account profile reads. The call has already resonated with readers, one of whom commented, "Congratulations! Can't wait to learn more about the Chinese military."

Among its many functions, the Ministry of Defense serves as a key channel for public information on China's military affairs. In addition to holding regular press briefings, the ministry manages accounts on major Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo, where it publishes statements from its official spokespeople and posts videos of People's Liberation Army (PLA) training and exercises. Its Weibo account currently has over 8 million followers.

The Chinese armed forces had previously opened accounts on international social media. Earlier this year, the PLA Navy launched its official accounts on X and YouTube. These platforms published extensive content about the military, including reports on Chinese aircraft carrier training.

"Through these platforms, users around the world can leave comments and interact directly to stay informed about the developments of the PLA, which helps dispel misunderstandings or misconceptions about the Chinese armed forces," said military expert Zhang Junshe.

His opinion echoes the original purpose for which the Ministry of Defense launched its X account.

As the account's debut video states, "Peace is the common aspiration and lofty goal of humanity. The Chinese military has always been a reliable force defending world peace." -0-

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LHASA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Yanshiping (Drakmuk) Railway Station, located at an altitude of 4,721 meters above sea level along the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, launched passenger services on Thursday, becoming the highest passenger station on the "roof of the world" railway line.

At around 11 a.m., more than 50 passengers boarded train Z9817 bound for Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region (XAR), at Yanshiping Station in Ando County, Nagchu City, XAR, marking the station's opening.

Yanshiping Railway Station, previously an unmanned, automated station, has been upgraded to accommodate passenger traffic due to growing travel demand and tourism development in the surrounding area, which is home to attractions such as the Tangula Mountain Range.

“The train cuts the travel time to the county seat from more than four hours by bus to just over two hours, offering a faster and safer option,” said Champa, a local herder and one of the first passengers on train Z9817, adding that the ticket price of 28.5 yuan (about $4) is much lower than the bus ticket price of 70 yuan.

According to China Railway Qinghai-Xizang Group Co., Ltd., the line's operator, Yanshiping Station will benefit more than 10,000 residents from 25 nearby villages, as well as tourists, by stimulating the development of local catering and hotel businesses.

The Qinghai-Xizang Railway opened in July 2006, connecting Lhasa and Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, ending Xizang's history without a railway connection. -0-

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Wuhan, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — From the soul-stirring works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to the popular works of Xian Xinghai, from the profound collaboration between Chinese and Soviet musicians in the 1950s to the joint performances of orchestras from the two countries at the international level in the new era… An exhibition titled "Great Friendship. Russia-China: Crossroads of Musical Cultures" opened at the Hubei Provincial Museum in central China on Wednesday.

The exhibition, jointly organized by the Hubei Provincial Museum and the Russian National Museum of Music (RNMM), systematizes the centuries-old history of cultural exchanges in the musical sphere between the two countries, starting from the 17th century, which has become an interpretation of the profound legacy of cultural exchanges and mutual enrichment, as well as an illustration of the enduring friendship between the two countries.

"Russian and Chinese musical cultures are connected by thousands of threads," said Mikhail Bryzgalov, CEO of the Russian National Musical Association (RNMM).

According to him, this exhibition presents approximately 100 valuable manuscripts, books and sheet music, posters and old photographs, presenting the full context of Russian and Chinese musical culture from its inception to its active development and deep integration in all directions.

Musicians from Russia and China have made outstanding contributions to the development and integration of music, as well as musical exchanges between the two countries. Many famous Russian musicians have their names translated into Chinese and enjoy immense popularity among Chinese audiences, noted M. Bryzgalov in his speech after the opening ceremony, adding that many Russians are also familiar with Chinese musicians and composers.

In P. Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker," first performed in 1892, there is a Chinese dance called "Tea." He diversified Chinese dance with a combination of high and low registers of the flute and bassoon, demonstrating a lively and vibrant oriental aesthetic, as M. Bryzgalov cited as an example.

The Russian curator said he frequently approaches the Chinese Embassy in Russia and the Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow to help invite Chinese musicians to his museum for performances and exchanges. He says he sees great interest among Russians every time a performance poster is published.

Founded in 1912, the Russian National Music Museum is one of the oldest and largest music museums in the world. The museum's general director also presented the museum's collection of over 250 Chinese musical instruments. In particular, he expressed his deep understanding and love for Chinese musical instruments such as the pipa, guzheng, erhu, bamboo flute, and drum.

Over the past two years, more than 170 exchange events have been held within the framework of the China-Russia Years of Culture, which is a clear indication of the deep friendship between the two countries.

"The theme of this exhibition is 'Great Friendship,' which refers not only to the friendship between the two countries, but also to the friendship between the two museums," said Zhang Xiaoyun, curator of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

In recent years, close cooperation has been established between music museums in China and Russia. The Hubei Provincial Museum and Russian cultural and exhibition institutions collaborate closely on musical relics and cultural exchanges.

This exhibition is a concentrated demonstration of the achievements of Chinese-Russian cultural and musical exchanges, as well as an important opportunity for the cultural and exhibition institutions of the two countries to inherit civilization and strengthen friendship, Zhang Xiaoyun emphasized. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China has always opposed unilateral tariff increases in all forms and calls on Mexico to correct its wrong practices of unilateralism and protectionism as soon as possible, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said Thursday.

He made this statement in response to journalists' requests for comment on the Mexican Congress's approval of a proposal to increase tariffs on partners with whom Mexico does not have free trade agreements. The new tariffs will take effect on January 1, 2026.

“We have taken note of the relevant media reports and will closely monitor the implementation of the Mexican side’s measures and assess their impact,” the representative noted.

If implemented, these measures would significantly harm the interests of the relevant trading partners, including China, although the approved proposal included some adjustments from the September version, such as a certain degree of reduction in the proposed tariff rate for some auto parts, light industry products, and clothing and textiles, the official said.

To protect the interests of relevant industries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce launched an investigation in late September, in accordance with the law, into Mexico's restrictive measures, which create trade and investment barriers against China. The investigation is currently ongoing.

The Chinese representative noted that China welcomes the willingness of interested countries to resolve trade and economic differences through trade and economic agreements. At the same time, any agreements should not be concluded at the expense of global trade development and China's legitimate interests.

"China hopes that Mexico will pay close attention to this issue and act prudently," said a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

He further noted that China pays special attention to Chinese-Mexican trade and economic relations and actively promotes the healthy and stable development of bilateral cooperation in the trade and investment areas.

Faced with the changing and turbulent international situation amid increasing trade protectionism, China expects Mexico to accommodate China, intensify communication and dialogue with China in the trade and economic field, properly manage differences, and deepen practical cooperation in order to jointly maintain the overall situation of bilateral trade and economic relations, the Chinese representative concluded. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — While dialogue between China and the European Union (EU) on trade defense measures continues, the EU's isolated consultations with individual Chinese enterprises risk harming mutual trust and the effectiveness of overall progress, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday.

He Yadong said the two sides held a dialogue on trade protection measures earlier this week and that consultations would continue next week.

China welcomes the EU's decision to resume consultations on price commitments and commends its return to the path of resolving differences through dialogue, he said.

He Yadong emphasized that the China Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, acting on behalf of various Chinese enterprises, proposed a solution that reflects the collective position of the industry.

Several rounds of consultations have been held between China and the EU on this issue, which have produced certain results, he added.

China hopes that the EU will faithfully implement the key agreements reached during the China-EU leaders' meeting, strictly adhere to the principle of non-discrimination, and, building on previous efforts, strive to quickly resolve frictions through dialogue and consultation, He Yadong said.

He stressed that this would contribute to the creation of an open and stable market environment conducive to industrial development in both China and Europe. -0-

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Evandro Menezes de Carvalho, Professor of International Law at the Fluminense Federal University (Brazil):

The Global Governance Initiative, as a systemic public good proposed by China, forms a holistic framework aimed at revitalizing and renewing the post-1945 international order.

The Global Governance Initiative was launched on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN and has a particularly symbolic significance. It stems from a broad consensus that the international situation is undergoing profound transformations and upheavals. The initiative aims to revive international agreements and protect the fundamental principles and values of the international system, which form the foundation of global civilization and promote the peaceful development of all countries.

The significant underrepresentation of countries from the Global South remains a persistent problem in existing international mechanisms. The Global Governance Initiative supports these countries' efforts to increase their representation and voice in the international governance system. This reflects the shared aspirations of countries from the Global South and calls for a reform of the international order in line with the demands of the new era.

Arnaud Bertrand, French entrepreneur:

In my view, the systemic problem with the global governance architecture is that some countries proclaim themselves “rule keepers” while systematically and repeatedly violating them.

The overwhelming majority of countries expect an order based on equality for all. The Global Governance Initiative strives to build a stable and predictable international order. Within this framework, countries can independently pursue trade, development, and cooperation without fear of conflict or risk simply because their political choices differ from the Western model.

Veronica Sarasvati, Director of the Indonesia-China Partnership Research Center:

One of the key concepts of the Global Governance Initiative is a commitment to multilateralism, the goal of which is to build and strengthen a participatory, equitable, and sustainable system of global governance. This system should be based on rules and norms created by all participants based on the principle of "co-negotiation, co-construction, and co-ownership."

This concept is a response to global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, economic downturns, financial crises, terrorism and the digital divide between North and South, which cannot be resolved by one country alone.

Its essence lies in the transition from a zero-sum game to inclusive co-governance, the ultimate goal of which is to achieve peace, stability and shared prosperity.

Busani Ngcaweni, Rector of the National School of Public Administration (South Africa):

The Global Governance Initiative is a practice-oriented initiative aimed at building a more equitable world order as a foundation for peace and development.

China has significantly increased its renewable energy production capacity and opened up opportunities for collaborative research in artificial intelligence. As it seeks to improve global governance, these Chinese practices clearly reflect its "action-oriented" approach.

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China's foreign trade has shown steady growth and strong vitality this year despite a complex and harsh external environment, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

From January to November, China's total export and import volume reached 41.21 trillion yuan (about 5.83 billion US dollars), an increase of 3.6 percent compared with the same period in 2024.

"China's foreign trade will overcome all difficulties and continue to provide sustainable support for the development of the global economy and trade," a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said at a press conference.

He further noted that the Ministry of Commerce is ready to coordinate local authorities and interested agencies to implement policy measures to stabilize foreign trade and promote market diversification.

Efforts will be made to promote the balanced development of imports and exports and support new trade models such as cross-border e-commerce and overseas warehousing, he concluded. -0-

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Beijing, December 11 (Xinhua) — The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 10 to 11. At the conference, Chinese leaders outlined priority areas for economic work through 2026.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the meeting.

In his speech, Xi Jinping summarized the country's economic performance for 2025, analyzed the current economic situation, and outlined an economic plan for the coming year.

The meeting noted that 2025 is an extremely unusual year, and the main goals of economic and social development will be successfully achieved. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Jordan from December 12 to 16 at the invitation of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al Safadi, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Thursday.

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New Delhi, December 11 (Xinhua) — The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage decided at its 20th session to transfer the Imakan epic of the Hezhe (Nanai) people of China from the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

At the same time, considering the effectiveness of the protection of this heritage, the committee decided to include the program for the protection of the Imakan epic in the Register of Best Practices for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage.

As a reminder, in 2024, three Chinese elements, including textile technologies of the Li people, were transferred from the List of Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List. The Imakan epic became another example of China's success in protecting intangible heritage. This is also the first time an element has been transferred between lists while simultaneously being included in the Register of Best Practices for Safeguarding Intangible Heritage.

"Imakan" is an ancient oral tradition passed down from generation to generation by the Hezhe ethnic group. The narrative is told in the Nanai language and includes both poetry and prose. The epic tells the story of the Hezhe people and their folk heroes, fishing and hunting customs, rituals, and moral norms. The tradition has been preserved from century to century, fulfilling such functions as documenting history, educating the younger generation, and providing community recreation.

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