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BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — The fourth meeting of the China-South Africa High-Level People-to-People Exchange Mechanism was held in Beijing on Wednesday, and the two sides agreed to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

State Councilor Shen Yiqin, who is the Chinese co-chair of the mechanism, held the meeting jointly with South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton Mackenzie, who is the South African co-chair of the mechanism.

According to Shen Yiqin, since the 3rd meeting held in 2023, the two sides have effectively implemented the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and made steady progress in advancing cooperation projects in areas such as education, culture, science, technology and sports.

The State Councilor noted that China is willing to work with South Africa to further expand and deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges and improve the quality of cooperation, so as to make new contributions to advancing the China-South Africa comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation in the new era and strengthening the social foundation of friendship between the two countries that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Mr. Mackenzie, in turn, praised the progress achieved by South Africa and China in developing bilateral relations and in humanitarian exchanges, expressing his readiness to continuously enrich the content of such exchanges and unlock the potential for cooperation in order to benefit the peoples of the two countries. –0–

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Kyiv, December 3 (Xinhua) — A Ukrainian delegation may again travel to the United States to discuss a draft plan for settling the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this on Telegram on Wednesday.

According to him, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Gnatov will begin preparations for the upcoming negotiations after meeting in Brussels with national security advisers to European leaders.

V. Zelenskyy assured that Ukraine will continue to work constructively for real peace.

On November 20, the United States officially handed the Ukrainian president a draft plan to end the armed conflict with Russia, designed to bolster diplomatic efforts. On November 23, the Ukrainian and American delegations met in Geneva to discuss this document, and on November 30, negotiations continued in the US state of Florida.

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BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for implementing a people-centered new urbanization strategy and fully unleashing the huge potential of domestic demand inherent in the integrated development of urban and rural areas to inject strong impetus into socio-economic development.

Li Qiang made the remarks while presiding over the 17th Thematic Study of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. State Council Vice Premiers Ding Xuexiang and He Lifeng, as well as State Councilor Wang Xiaohong, delivered speeches at the event.

Pointing out that the new-type urbanization strategy is important for expanding domestic demand, promoting industrial upgrading and strengthening domestic circulation, Li Qiang noted that significant progress has been made in implementing this strategy nationwide in recent years, and there remains ample room for further advancement of new-type urbanization during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

The head of the Chinese government stated that urbanization in China is transitioning from a stage of rapid growth to a stage of stable development, with profound changes occurring in the population structure, the urban settlement system, and the model of urban-rural interaction. He stated that it is necessary to further improve the targeting and effectiveness of new-type urbanization efforts.

Li Qiang called for implementing a new type of urbanization plan based on local conditions, optimizing the "people, industry, city" development model, and taking more vigorous and targeted measures to address the problems of employment, social security, housing, and children's education faced by rural migrants.

The State Council Premier added that it is necessary to thoroughly implement the urban renewal initiative and steadily promote the construction of comfortable housing and high-quality development of the real estate sector.

He also called for strengthening infrastructure connectivity and industrial integration between urban and rural areas to promote integrated urban and rural development. –0–

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Dushanbe, December 3 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Culture Days officially opened at the Sadriddin Aini Tajik State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Dushanbe on Tuesday.

At the opening ceremony, it was noted that the Culture Days would further strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two countries and expand bilateral cultural, social, and economic ties. The concert program featured songs, music, and dance from China.

That same day, Tajikistan's Minister of Culture, Matlubakhon Sattoriyon, met with visiting Chinese Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Lu Yingchuan. The two sides agreed to develop and implement joint projects, including cultural exchanges, exhibitions, and festivals.

On December 4, as part of the Days of Culture, a Chinese creative group will perform at the Ato Mukhammadjonov Musical and Drama Theater in Bokhtar. The Chinese creative group is also scheduled to hold master classes at the Mirzo Tursunzade Tajik State Institute of Culture and Arts.

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Beijing, December 3 (Xinhua) — The introduction of a visa-free regime is boosting the development of air travel between Russia and China. This was stated by Yulia Elrikh, CEO of Siberian Airports LLC, at the opening ceremony of the company's representative office in Beijing, which took place Wednesday as part of the Russia-China forum "New Opportunities for Direct Air Travel."

The event, hosted by the Russian Trade Mission to China, brought together representatives of government agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries. Participants discussed the prospects for trade, economic, humanitarian, and regional ties arising from the full restoration and expansion of direct flights.

The central event of the day was the opening of the Beijing office of one of Russia's largest airport groups, which manages more than a quarter of Russia's total passenger traffic.

As Yulia Elrikh emphasized in her welcoming speech, this decision was the result of careful analysis and reflects the company's strategic focus on a direct presence in the dynamic Chinese market.

"Our company's entry into the Chinese market is a new impetus for the development of air travel between Russia and China. It will create new flights, new routes, new jobs in both China and Russia, and thousands of passengers will be able to fly more frequently, more comfortably, and more affordably," she noted.

The presentation placed particular emphasis on the synergy between visa liberalization and the development of air travel. Following China's introduction of a visa-free regime for Russians, a significant increase in travel has been recorded. The decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin introducing visa-free travel for Chinese citizens for up to 30 days, based on reciprocity, until September 14, 2026, was described as "good news this week."

The opening of the representative office was presented as a practical implementation of the agreements enshrined in the May 2024 Joint Statement between Russia and China on Deepening Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Cooperation. In the document, the parties agreed to actively promote the development of air travel, encouraging airlines to increase flight frequency and expand their flight geography.

As Yulia Elrikh stated, the representative office is not just an office, but a strategic choice, relying on which they will be able to develop long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation with their Chinese colleagues. -0-

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Kyiv, December 3 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in his Telegram channel in the early hours of Wednesday that there should be no easy solutions to end the armed conflict with Russia.

According to him, the most difficult issue will be resolving the issue of Ukrainian territories and the fate of frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy also named obtaining effective security guarantees from the US and Europe as one of the most sensitive and important topics.

The Ukrainian leader emphasized that peace talks must be fair and open. "So that nothing is decided about us, about our future, without Ukraine," Zelenskyy wrote.

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BEIJING, December 3 (Xinhua) — China opposes external interference in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext and calls on all parties to avoid further escalation of the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.

On November 29, the United States declared that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered "completely closed." In its statement, the Venezuelan government strongly opposed the US statements, believing that these comments violated the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. Many Latin American and Caribbean countries also strongly opposed the US statement.

Commenting on this information, Lin Jian noted that China opposes any actions that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and infringe on the sovereignty and security of other countries.

He called on the parties concerned to work together to preserve the status of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — A press tour of Chinese and Mongolian online media outlets across Guangdong Province (southern China) and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (north China) kicked off in Guangzhou, capital of southern China's Guangdong Province, the Neimenggu Ribao daily reported Wednesday.

The press tour, which runs until December 8, is being organized by the Press Office of the People's Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Republic and the Mongolian Journalists' Union. More than 30 media representatives from both countries are participating, including 10 leading Mongolian websites.

During the press tour, participants will visit the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Life and Health Industry Innovation Zone and a number of Guangdong Province companies operating in science and technology, automobile manufacturing, and other fields, as well as the International Hospital of Mongolian Medicine, the Ereenhot border crossing point, and several Inner Mongolia enterprises.

The press tour participants will report on topics such as scientific and technological innovation, artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, the protection, inheritance, and dissemination of traditional culture, energy, the dairy industry, and the improvement of checkpoint infrastructure. They intend to actively introduce the Mongolian people to China's achievements in high-level opening-up and high-quality development in the new era, and promote expanded cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

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BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — China opposes unilateral sanctions that violate international law and have not been authorized by the UN Security Council, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

Lin Jian made these statements at a regular press conference, commenting at the media's request on the European Commission's recent proposal to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine.

All parties should contribute to the creation of a positive atmosphere and favorable conditions for advancing peace talks and facilitating a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, and not the other way around, the Chinese diplomat concluded. -0-

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Beijing, December 3 /Xinhua/ — On December 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree allowing Chinese citizens to travel to Russia visa-free for up to 30 days until September 14, 2026, based on the principle of reciprocity.

"This innovation will further increase Chinese tourists' interest in traveling to Russia this winter," the newspaper Zhongguo Wenhuabao (Chinese Culture) reported on Wednesday, citing industry insiders. It added that border officials at the Chinese-Russian border are predicting a rapid increase in tourist flow from China to Russia.

According to the newspaper, on the day Russia announced the introduction of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens, the Beijing-based Chinese travel search engine Qunar recorded a sharp increase in searches for flights to Russia. This was especially true for flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu to St. Petersburg and Moscow.

“Although Russia is currently not in peak tourist season, winter-themed itineraries, such as Northern Lights tours to Murmansk, are very popular with Chinese tourists,” said Li Mengran, PR and media relations manager for the Chinese tourism company Zhongxin /Utour Group Co., Ltd., adding that back in 2012, Zhongxin became the official distributor of tickets for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, introducing the Chinese public to high-quality Russian resources for the development of winter tourism.

According to Li Mengran, this winter, Zhongxin developed themed Northern Lights-themed itineraries to Russia, which received a positive market response. Thanks to Russia's introduction of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens, its competitiveness in the tourism market will continue to strengthen. It is expected to attract more Chinese tourists of all ages. Zhongxin will focus on developing special tourist routes and products dedicated to Northern Lights viewing and winter themes, she noted.

According to the Zhongguo Wenhuabao newspaper, in recent years, exciting winter travel has made Russia a new favorite destination for young Chinese tourists. In Murmansk, Petrozavodsk, Naryan-Mar, and other Russian cities, tourists can admire the brilliant aurora borealis, enjoy snowmobiling, whale watching in the Arctic Ocean, and encounter reindeer.

"Russia's introduction of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens coincides with the peak of winter tourism. During the upcoming New Year and Spring Festival holidays (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year), the popularity of tourist trips to Russia among Chinese is expected to reach a new high for the same period," noted Cheng Chaogong, a research fellow at the Tongcheng Institute of Tourism Research.

According to him, under the mutual visa exemption regime between China and Russia, a rapid increase in tourist flow from China to Russia, as well as from Russia to China, is expected through border crossings between the two countries, including the Heilongjiang Province checkpoint. Thanks to the visa-free regime, Chinese tourists will not only be able to experience winter-themed cultural and tourism products in the cities of Harbin and Mohe in Heilongjiang Province but also travel to Russia to admire its exotic landscapes, he emphasized. -0-

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