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Moscow, December 3 (Xinhua) – During talks in the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff expressed their readiness to continue working together to achieve a long-term peace settlement in Ukraine. This was announced by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov following the talks on Wednesday. The press service of the Russian president released the corresponding information on the same day.

S. Witkoff's current visit to Russia is his sixth this year. Vladimir Putin last met with him on August 6. He was scheduled to present the peace plan previously agreed upon with Kyiv. The talks on Wednesday lasted approximately five hours. According to Yury Ushakov, the conversation was very useful, constructive, and informative.

"We didn't discuss specific wording or specific American proposals, but rather the essence of what was contained in these American documents," explained Yuri Ushakov, adding that Russia was prepared to agree with some things, while others drew criticism.

"But, most importantly, a very useful discussion took place. The parties expressed their readiness to continue working together to achieve a long-term peaceful settlement in Ukraine," said Yuri Ushakov.

He also stated that territorial issues, without which Russia sees no resolution to the crisis, were specifically discussed during the talks. Speaking about compromises on the territorial issue, Yuri Ushakov noted that "no compromise has yet been found." Work in this area will continue. "Some American proposals appear more or less acceptable and can be discussed," the aide stated. According to him, Russia and the United States agreed not to disclose the substance of the meeting. Moscow received four more documents in addition to US President Donald Trump's initial plan.

"We also discussed the enormous prospects for future economic cooperation between the two countries. It was emphasized that if we truly want to cooperate, and there are enormous opportunities for this, then we need to demonstrate a real commitment to it, both in Moscow and Washington. Overall, it was a very useful and good conversation," noted Yuri Ushakov.

Furthermore, he said, the parties agreed to continue bilateral contacts at the level of representatives and assistants. "As for a possible meeting at the presidential level, that will depend on the progress we can make along this path," explained Yuri Ushakov.

Also present at the talks was Jared Kushner, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Affinity Partners, who is the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. In addition to Yury Ushakov, Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President's Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries, also participated in the meeting. "Productive," he wrote on the social media site X, posting photos from the meeting.

Immediately after the meeting, S. Whitkoff arrived at the US Embassy in Russia and soon left the diplomatic mission without answering journalists' questions, local media reported. –0–

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BEIJING, December 3 (Xinhua) — Chinese airline Air China will launch a direct flight in December connecting Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, with Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Chengdu Daily newspaper reported.

According to the schedule, passenger flights on this route will be operated twice a week by an Airbus A320neo aircraft: on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight from Chengdu to Almaty will take 3.5 hours, saving at least seven hours compared to a connecting flight, while the return flight will take five hours.

According to the report, the opening of direct air service between the two cities will make full use of the advantages of air travel, such as high efficiency and convenience, and will also contribute to further strengthening trade and economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between southwest China and Central Asian countries.

In recent years, economic and trade cooperation between Sichuan Province and Kazakhstan has become increasingly close. Vehicles, air conditioners, and other goods exported from the province are popular among residents of Kazakhstan, while ferrochrome, zinc concentrate, barley, and other goods from Kazakhstan also enter the Chinese market via Sichuan.

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LANZHOU, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — Seventeen teachers and medical students from the Andijan branch of Uzbekistan's Kokand University began an internship at the First Hospital of Lanzhou University in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Tuesday.

The interns from Uzbekistan were assigned to different groups: surgeons, pediatricians, and gynecologists. Over the next two weeks, they will be training alongside Chinese students at the aforementioned hospital under the supervision of Chinese doctors.

At the opening ceremony of the training, Uzbek trainees were provided with educational materials. The hospital expressed hope that the guests from Uzbekistan would gain first-hand experience with the practical aspects of Chinese medical education.

For the First Affiliated Hospital of Lanzhou University, holding such an exchange event is a concrete step towards promoting international cooperation in medical education, said Wang Dingfeng, Party Secretary of the hospital.

"During our 14-day stay in Lanzhou, we're interested in acquiring new titles, skills, and establishing friendships with our Chinese colleagues. We also look forward to learning about the rich history and traditional culture of China, especially Lanzhou," shared Bakhtiyor Nishonov, a representative of the Andijan branch of Kokand University.

In recent years, Lanzhou University has been actively involved in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and, together with Uzbek universities, is establishing a solid foundation for cooperation in education, medicine, and science and technology, noted Lanzhou University Vice-Rector Wang Wei.

He recalled that during the recent visit of a delegation from Lanzhou University to Uzbekistan, the opening ceremony of the "Chinese Language Center" took place, which is a joint project of Lanzhou University and the Andijan branch of Kokand University.

According to him, the visit of Uzbek interns is a clear example of the implementation of the results of bilateral cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative.

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Beijing, December 3 (Xinhua) — Robotic surgeons carefully suture blood vessels in the back of the eye, large models help doctors diagnose rare diseases, and humanoid robots independently dispense medications in pharmacies… These scenes, once seen only in science fiction films, are gradually becoming reality in China.

"Previously, six doctors had to wear heavy lead suits and work under X-rays to perform a complex pelvic fracture surgery. Now, a robot can precisely perform this operation using 3D navigation, and the procedure is minimally invasive," said Wang Yu, an associate professor at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

In recent years, China has stepped up its “AI Plus” initiative in healthcare, promoting standardized infrastructure, cross-department data sharing, and the development of industry-specific AI models to improve the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.

"The physiological precision of human hand tremor is approximately 100 microns, and the robot is capable of surpassing this limit. Thanks to a highly sensitive force sensor, doctors can operate with ease in the microscopic world," said Bian Guibin, a researcher at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), who and his team developed an intelligent microsurgical robot capable of reliably performing minimally invasive procedures such as retinal vascular injections.

AI is now deeply integrated into the entire medical, service, and management chain. It's evolving from a "helping hand" into a "smart partner." For example, the Third Hospital of Peking University operates an intelligent system that covers nearly all aspects of the hospital's operations.

According to Ji Hong, head of the hospital's Information Management and Big Data Center, this system, based on a multimodal large-scale model, provides patient consultations, assists doctors in compiling medical records, diagnosis and treatment, and analyzes operational data for hospital management.

As a treasure of Chinese culture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is also gaining new vitality thanks to the development of AI.

In the city of Bozhou in Anhui Province, eastern China, a TCM night market has become a popular spot among locals. They line up in front of a TCM health screening machine, eagerly awaiting a "consultation" from this "smart doctor."

"This device mimics the TCM pulse technique and collects body data at multiple acupuncture points, such as the wrists and ankles. Thanks to intelligent software analysis, it can quickly generate a detailed TCM-based report to provide residents with scientific and practical information about their physical condition," noted Deng Junmei, a physician at the Bozhou TCM Hospital.

A more futuristic picture is unfolding in the field of elderly care and active health maintenance. At a nursing home in Chengdu, a humanoid robot on wheels has become a "new friend" for the elderly. This robot assists the elderly with cognitive tests, analyzes their gait, and reminds them to take their medications on time.

"We want versatile robots to serve large families, and active health maintenance is a vital area," said Wang He, a researcher at Peking University's Advanced Computer Research Center, adding that such robots have already been deployed in 24-hour smart pharmacies in Beijing, Shanghai, and other Chinese cities.

The "Healthy China 2030" plan emphasizes the need to promote progress in medical science and technology so that the overall strength of scientific and technological innovation in healthcare reaches the global forefront by 2030. As AI continues to drive the entire healthcare chain, it is expected to accelerate the construction of a more equitable, accessible, intelligent, and accurate healthcare system, enabling hundreds of millions of Chinese to benefit from innovative advances in high-quality healthcare.

In November, China issued guidelines on promoting and standardizing the application and development of "AI healthcare," clearly proposing the use of new generation AI to ensure high-quality development of the healthcare industry and better meet people's growing needs for medical services.

“AI should become a ‘super-assistant’ for doctors, not replace them, so that high-quality medical resources are more accessible and inclusive,” said Qiao Jie, executive vice-rector of Peking University and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — The Trump administration has suspended processing of green card and U.S. citizenship applications from citizens of 19 countries included in the list of countries banned from entry earlier this year, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

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What economic impact can one sporting event provide?

The recently concluded Jiangsu Super League (Su Chao), which attracted a total of 2.433 million spectators to the stadiums, provided the answer to this question. Even more telling, every yuan spent on a ticket "attracted" 7.3 yuan in additional spending.

Liu Fang, a research fellow at the Institute of Markets and Prices at the China Academy of Macroeconomic Research, stated that the advantage of China's super-large market lies not only in the enormous demand for goods from a population of over 1.4 billion people, but also in the massive, diverse, and multifaceted demand for services. High-quality development of the service sector will allow for a more direct and profound tap into the potential of domestic demand.

Data show that from 2013 to 2024, the share of services expenditure in total per capita consumer expenditure increased from 39.7% to 46.1%. In the first three quarters of 2025, this figure reached 46.8%.

Looking to the future, the proposals for the 15th Five-Year Program outlined the goal of "promoting high-quality and effective development of the service sector." This will help unlock the enormous potential and stimulate activity in the consumer services market, as well as better guarantee and improve the well-being of the population.

How can we promote high-quality and efficient development in the service sector? Expanding transparency is an important measure.

For many years, China has been steadily expanding its service sector opening. Pilot projects to open up sectors such as telecommunications and healthcare have not only contributed to the sustained and rapid growth of services trade but also effectively stimulated the country's market activity.

Today, the service sector has become the largest source of foreign investment in China. From January to September 2025, the actual volume of foreign capital utilized in the country reached 573.75 billion yuan. Of this, the service sector accounted for 410.93 billion yuan, or over 70%.

The opening up of the service sector has not only turned the Chinese market into a magnet for global high-quality service resources, but also had a significant positive impact on the world market.

On the one hand, by continually reducing its negative list for foreign investment, China has created unprecedented development opportunities for global service providers. On the other hand, China's advantages in areas such as digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, and artificial intelligence are contributing Chinese wisdom to the development of global services trade rules.

Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period, as China's service sector deepens its opening-up, a more open, efficient, and high-quality service consumption system will not only stimulate domestic demand but also open up new opportunities for the world, bringing greater stability and certainty to the development of global services trade.

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Moscow, December 2 (Xinhua) — The introduction of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens creates new opportunities for the development of tourism infrastructure in Russia. The number of individual travelers from China could increase by at least 50 percent, according to Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

"Any visa waiver is a powerful marketing tool for the country," noted A. Musikhin. He added that Russia is actively preparing for the summer season, which traditionally sees peak tourist traffic.

"The profile of a tourist is changing significantly. While tourists used to be primarily interested in iconic places with a rich history, now historical tourism is gradually shifting to experiential tourism. That means, for example, trying Russian cuisine—not just tasting pelmeni, but participating in their preparation. And figure skating, too. Not just watching competitions, but trying them out and learning for yourself," the expert explained.

Work is underway to translate information into Chinese, expand the number of UnionPay card terminals, and improve mobile communications for foreign visitors. According to A. Musikhin, the existing infrastructure is capable of handling the projected increase in tourist traffic.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which, based on the principle of reciprocity, Chinese citizens will be able to enter the Russian Federation visa-free for tourism and business trips of up to 30 days until September 14, 2026. –0–

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — Japan's letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres is full of misconceptions and hypocritical lies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

As Lin Jian noted at a regular press briefing, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous statements on Taiwan openly challenge the results of the Second World War and the post-war international order, and seriously contradict the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. The letter China sent to the UN Secretary-General outlining its firm position was entirely justified and necessary, the official representative emphasized.

According to him, the Japanese letter is full of misconceptions and lies. The message mentions Japan's so-called consistent position on the Taiwan issue, but Japan has yet to provide China with a direct answer to the question of what exactly this "consistent position" consists of, consistently evading clear language and remaining vague.

“We once again ask the Japanese side: can the Japanese government give the international community a comprehensive and precise explanation of its ‘consistent position’ on the Taiwan issue in the context of the four Sino-Japanese political documents?” Lin Jian continued.

The Japanese side asserts Japan's "purely defensive" policy and "passive defense" strategy, insisting that Sanae Takaichi's statements are based precisely on this position, the Chinese diplomat noted. He emphasized that Taiwan is Chinese territory, the resolution of the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese themselves, and external interference is unacceptable. Nevertheless, the Japanese prime minister linked the "existential threat to Japan" to the "emergency situation in Taiwan," hinting at the possibility of using force against China.

"Is this really the hidden meaning of the 'exclusively defensive' policy and the 'passive defense' strategy?" asked the official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Lin Jian recalled that Chapter 1, Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN Charter states: “All Members of the United Nations shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force.”

"As the current leader of a country defeated in World War II, Sanae Takaichi threatens the victorious country with the use of force in the event of an 'existential threat.' How can Japan have the audacity to claim that it 'consistently respects and strictly adheres to international law, including the UN Charter?'" the diplomat added.

As he noted, the Japanese side accuses other countries of developing defensive forces and “forceful coercion,” which is nothing more than shifting blame.

In fact, Lin Jian pointed out, since Japan's defeat, right-wing forces in that country have never ceased their attempts to whitewash their history of aggression. Japan has increased its defense budget for 13 consecutive years, lifted its ban on exercising the right of collective self-defense, repeatedly relaxed restrictions on arms exports, strengthened its so-called base-attack capability, and intends to revise the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, thereby gradually eroding the provisions on Japan clearly outlined in the Cairo and Potsdam Declarations and retreating from its constitutional obligations.

According to Lin Jian, Japan itself is "building up its military power," "coercing other countries by force," and "attempting to unilaterally change the status quo, ignoring the objections of neighboring states." Given this, the Permanent Mission of China to the UN once again sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General, reiterating China's firm position in this regard.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson recalled that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. He stated China's strong opposition to Japan attempting to reverse the wheel of history, challenging the post-war international order, and honoring militarists.

“We once again call on the Japanese side to truly reconsider and correct its mistakes, fulfill the responsibilities of a country that suffered defeat in the war, back up the promises it made to China and the international community with concrete actions, and not allow itself to continually and perfidiously violate its obligations,” Lin Jian concluded. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — The Forum of Foreign Alumni of Soviet and Russian Universities opened in Beijing on Tuesday, bringing together about 200 representatives from more than a dozen countries, including China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Mongolia.

Speaking at the forum's opening ceremony, Sergei Kramintsev, Minister-Counselor of the Russian Embassy in China, noted that Russian-Chinese educational contacts are on the rise, recalling that 2026-2027 have been declared the years of educational cooperation between Russia and China.

According to its statistics, approximately 66,000 Chinese citizens are studying in Russia, 56,000 of whom are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Another 10,000 are taking preparatory language courses. Meanwhile, approximately 21,000-22,000 Russian students are studying in China at any one time each year.

The two-day forum aims to strengthen and expand the Russian language, cultural, and educational space abroad, develop international university cooperation, and establish direct contacts between representatives of ministries and departments in the fields of education and healthcare through the participation of graduates of Soviet and Russian universities, as well as leaders and members of alumni associations.

The event was organized by Rossotrudnichestvo and its representative office in China /Russian Cultural Center in Beijing/ together with the Tula State Pedagogical University named after L.N. Tolstoy. -0-

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Tbilisi, December 2 (Xinhua) — A BBC report about the use of a toxic substance to disperse demonstrations in Georgia contains completely false information, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told reporters on Tuesday.

On December 1, a BBC investigative report was published claiming that Kamit, a World War I-era nerve agent, could have been used in Georgia to disperse demonstrations in 2024.

According to I. Kobakhidze, it is unacceptable for an international media outlet like the BBC to be guided by the standards applied by "fake TV channels" in Georgia. "We see that standards have become completely equal—in a negative sense. A TV channel allows itself to spread simple lies, and in this case, it's the BBC doing it. This is sad and regrettable," the head of the Georgian government emphasized.

"Certain substances may indeed be mixed with the water jet, but the key question is what substance was used. The BBC lied about this. The substance 'kamit' was not used at all," stated I. Kobakhidze.

The Georgian State Security Service has launched an investigation aimed at establishing in detail what information the interviewees used by the BBC as sources relied on, what data they provided, and how relevant this information might be.

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