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Changchun, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — All schools in Northeast China's Jilin Province have declared an extended winter break, also known as "ice and snow break," from Dec. 3 to 7.

During these days, local authorities have organized a variety of activities for schoolchildren, such as educational field trips and outdoor activities. Ski resorts and skating rinks are offering discounts to encourage schoolchildren to participate in sports.

Changchun, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — All schools in Northeast China's Jilin Province have declared an extended winter break, also known as "ice and snow break," from Dec. 3 to 7.

During these days, local authorities have organized a variety of activities for schoolchildren, such as educational field trips and outdoor activities. Ski resorts and skating rinks are offering discounts to encourage schoolchildren to participate in sports.

Changchun, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — All schools in Northeast China's Jilin Province have declared an extended winter break, also known as "ice and snow break," from Dec. 3 to 7.

During these days, local authorities have organized a variety of activities for schoolchildren, such as educational field trips and outdoor activities. Ski resorts and skating rinks are offering discounts to encourage schoolchildren to participate in sports.

Changchun, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — All schools in Northeast China's Jilin Province have declared an extended winter break, also known as "ice and snow break," from Dec. 3 to 7.

During these days, local authorities have organized a variety of activities for schoolchildren, such as educational field trips and outdoor activities. Ski resorts and skating rinks are offering discounts to encourage schoolchildren to participate in sports.

Changchun, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — All schools in Northeast China's Jilin Province have declared an extended winter break, also known as "ice and snow break," from Dec. 3 to 7.

During these days, local authorities have organized a variety of activities for schoolchildren, such as educational field trips and outdoor activities. Ski resorts and skating rinks are offering discounts to encourage schoolchildren to participate in sports.

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BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — China released reports on hot and emerging cutting-edge scientific research areas in 2025 on Wednesday. The report selected 128 research areas that experienced rapid and active development during the year.

These two reports, jointly published by the Institute of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the National Science Library of CAS and global analytics company Clarivate, aim to analyze major scientific achievements that may influence the future development of the world and serve China's national strategy for scientific and technological innovation.

These research areas cover areas such as agricultural sciences, botany and zoology, ecology and environmental science, earth sciences, clinical medicine, biological sciences, chemistry and materials science, physics, astronomy and astrophysics, mathematics, computer science, economics, psychology and other social sciences.

"As the scientific and technological revolution rapidly gains momentum, cutting-edge research areas continue to expand. These reports raise new questions and pose challenges for the integrated development of technology, the economy, society, and other diverse areas," noted Pan Jiaofeng, Director of the Institute of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Similar reports were first published in 2014.

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Kunming, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Boiling water in a kettle, adding tea leaves… the entire process of a tea ceremony has long been part of the morning routine of Anton Bessonov, who has lived in Menghai County, China, for seven years.

This place in Yunnan Province (Southwest China) is considered the birthplace of pu-erh. Anton first tried this tea 25 years ago in Moscow. Back then, he was fascinated by the Chinese tea master's technique, sparking his interest in this ancient Chinese drink, a reflection of the culture of the Middle Kingdom. It was in Menghai that tea changed the Muscovite's life.

In 2017, Anton decided to first spend a year in Xiamen to learn Chinese, and then head to Yunnan Province to search for the origins of pu'er tea. He eventually made it to Menghai County, where he wandered through tea plantations, searching for delicious tea, and studying the tea production process—from bud picking to heat treatment of the leaves.

Then Anton met Yu Guan, who became his Chinese partner. She said, "The way Anton completely immerses himself in the study of pu'er is truly admirable. He respects this land and truly wants to preserve its traditions." Noticing this, workers in the local tea industry gradually accepted Anton into their ranks.

In March 2024, Anton founded his own tea trading company. He personally selects tea leaves, participates in tea processing, and designs packaging. On the social network Telegram, he frequently shares content about his daily tea preparation in Menghai, hoping to bring authentic pu-erh tea to Russia and introduce as many people as possible to the origins of this variety.

Under Anton's influence, many Russians traveled to Menghai to witness the pu-erh tea making process firsthand and to experience the local lifestyle.

Anton added that he also wants to develop a special type of tea and hopes that thanks to it, more Russians will come to China not only to drink tea, but also to better understand Chinese culture. -0-

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On December 1st, Hangzhou's Lingyin Peak Scenic Area officially opened to free visitors.

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Hangzhou: Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area Now Free to Visit On December 1st, Hangzhou's Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area officially opened to the public for free.

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The city of Murmansk is located in northwestern Russia and is the administrative center of the Murmansk Oblast. It is located on the shores of the Kola Bay of the Barents Sea, approximately 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It is the largest city in the Arctic. Murmansk serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, and industrial center of the region, and is also the only ice-free natural seaport in the Arctic. Murmansk was founded in 1916 and was awarded the title of "Hero City" during the Great Patriotic War for its heroic resistance to the Nazi invaders.

In recent years, tourism has become a prominent area of Russian-Chinese cooperation. More and more Chinese tourists are visiting Murmansk to witness the mesmerizing northern lights, admire the fjords, visit the world's first nuclear icebreaker, the Lenin, and experience the culture of the indigenous Arctic Sami people. Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.

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Minsk, December 4 /Xinhua/ — Belarus's gold and foreign exchange reserves, according to preliminary data, amounted to USD 13.9 billion equivalent as of December 1, 2025. The National Bank of Belarus press service reported this on Wednesday.

In November 2025, gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 177.2 million, or 1.3%.

Foreign currency assets and monetary gold account for the largest share of the state's international reserve assets. According to the National Bank, the volume of foreign currency in reserves as of December 1 of this year amounted to over $5.24 billion, a decrease of $125.9 million from November. The volume of monetary gold amounted to over $7.25 billion, an increase of $314.8 million.

According to the monetary policy targets, the volume of Belarus's international reserve assets by the end of 2025 should be at least USD 7.1 billion. –0–

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Moscow, December 4 (Xinhua) — Russia's annual GDP grew by 1.6 percent in October, following a 0.9 percent increase in September. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Economic Development in its current situation review on Wednesday.

According to the agency's estimates, the country's GDP grew by 1.6 percent in October 2025, following a 0.9 percent increase in September, and, excluding seasonal factors, by 1.1 percent, following a 0.5 percent increase in September. For the first 10 months of 2025, GDP growth remained at 1 percent.

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In recent years, Caoxian County in Shandong Province has been actively developing a "pet economy" by leveraging its strengths in e-commerce, forestry, and agricultural processing, as well as government incentives to reduce taxes and fees. A related industrial chain has gradually formed, encompassing the production of pet clothing, pet accessories, pet food, and other products. From January to October of this year, the total output value of the "pet economy" in Caoxian County reached 2.58 billion yuan, a 15.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This industry has already become a key player in the local economy, contributing to business development and improving local well-being. Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.

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Location: Shishi, Fujian Province

“I’ve been living in Shishi for 23 years, it’s my second hometown,” says Khalil, an Indian clothing merchant.

Shishi is a county-level city in Fujian Province. In 2003, young Khalil came to China to develop his business. He initially worked for a company in Shenzhen. Soon after opening a branch, he moved to Shishi. Shishi, although small, has a developed garment industry, with well-established procurement, logistics, and foreign trade chains.

In 2023, Khalil, who is in his forties, opened his own business. "The local authorities have been very helpful. They're very efficient. Sometimes I mistakenly go to the wrong place, but the staff always helpfully point me in the right direction."

Khalil Shishi considers it a very calm and relaxed city. "In my free time, I often take my family or meet up with friends and go for a walk along the beach," he says.

Location: Jintang, Sichuan Province

"I'm from the Netherlands and have been living in China for 20 years. My favorite Chinese poet is Bo Juyi," Mark, a lecturer at the Institute of Foreign Languages at Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences in Jintang County, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, tells his students.

Mark is 53 years old and has been teaching English at Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences for 17 years.

In 2005, while traveling in Thailand, Mark met an American living in Chengdu by chance. "He told me about Chengdu's cityscapes and delicacies. I was immediately drawn to the city."

Soon after, Mark arrived in Chengdu. In 2008, he began teaching at the Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences. Shortly afterward, he began a relationship with a colleague, Chen Xueyao. In 2014, the college moved to Jintang County, Chengdu. They were both captivated by the quiet and clean county-level town. They married there that same year.

Life in Jintan brings them joy. On weekends, the couple often goes hiking in the surrounding mountains. Jintan is also known as "orange country." Recently, the couple took their five-year-old daughter to an orange orchard to soak up the natural aromas.

Location: Dali, Yunnan Province

Patrick is from Sweden. In 2015, a chance encounter with Dalí left an unforgettable impression: "The landscapes in Dalí are incredibly beautiful, and the atmosphere here is very welcoming." Patrick and his wife eventually settled in Dalí in 2021.

They now live in Xiaobeicun Village on the shores of Lake Erhai, where they have established an organic farm with local residents.

Living in Dali has given Patrick more time to introduce his daughter to nature. "We go fishing in the streams, walk through the forest, plant vegetables on the farm, pick apples in the orchard—we're learning how to coexist with nature," says Patrick.

After several visits to Dali, Patrick's father also fell in love with the pleasant life here. "Now my father really likes China. He shares his life on international social media and has already attracted a lot of followers."

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JOHANNESBURG, December 3 (Xinhua) — A launch event for the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping on Governance" was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, attended by about 200 people.

According to those present, the fifth volume of Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in a New Era reflects the latest achievements in the development of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, systematically demonstrating the striking features, practical paths, and brilliant achievements of Chinese-style modernization, providing countries in the Global South with valuable Chinese knowledge and solutions for jointly advancing modernization.

The participants of the event stated that China and South Africa, as important members of BRICS and significant forces in the Global South, will implement ten partnership action plans to jointly promote modernization, jointly implement four major global initiatives, and contribute to the development and rise of the Global South, as well as to the common dream of modernization of China and Africa.

As Maropene Ramokgopa, Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Office of the President of South Africa, noted, the fifth volume of Xi Jinping on Governance systematically presents the Chinese President's important ideas on such aspects as the path of Chinese-style modernization, poverty alleviation, scientific and technological innovation, and global cooperation for development.

M. Ramokgopa emphasized that this volume introduces countries in the Global South to China's useful experience in interpreting and responding to global challenges.

The positions of South Africa and China significantly coincide in such aspects as a commitment to multilateralism and promoting common development, the minister said, adding that South Africa will continue to promote the alignment of the National Development Plan of South Africa 2030 with the Belt and Road Initiative.

Cedric Frolik, Chairman of the Committees of the National Assembly (lower house of parliament) of South Africa, noted that the book presents a comprehensive, grand plan for China's future development and gives South Africa an understanding of China's latest development vision and foreign policy priorities.

He added that the concepts of people's interests coming first, green development, shared prosperity, and a community with a shared future for mankind provide important guidance for countries seeking to advance modernization and strengthen their governance capacity.

During the presentation, guests were presented with copies of the English-language edition of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping's book on governance.

Participants also discussed topics such as sharing modernization experiences, the Global South and global governance, and high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The event was jointly organized by the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China, the Foreign Language Literature Publication and Dissemination Office of the People's Republic of China, and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa. –0–

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