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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — The first group of Chinese citizens planning to visit Russia under the visa-free regime arrived at the Heihe checkpoint in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, on Tuesday. Russia officially announced the establishment of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens yesterday, allowing them to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa. This regime will be in effect until September 14, 2026.

Heihe, China, and Blagoveshchensk, Russia, are separated by the Heilongjiang (Amur) River. The minimum distance between them is just over 700 meters. According to the news portal chinanews.com.cn, on Tuesday morning, a long line of Chinese tourists formed at the departure hall of the Heihe checkpoint, many of whom were from the country's southern provinces, where snow is rare.

As one tourist from Zhejiang Province stated, "At first, we didn't know that Russia had introduced a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. We were only informed about it upon arrival at the checkpoint. It's great that border control will now be much easier." Another tourist from Jiangsu Province was also delighted with the visa-free regime: "We learned about the visa-free regime on the news, and we were able to take advantage of it today. Traveling to Russia with just a passport is very convenient and pleasant!"

According to checkpoint officials, the Heihe section of the Heilongjiang River is currently not frozen, so passengers are transported between the two countries by hovercraft.

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree allowing Chinese citizens to travel to Russia visa-free for stays of up to 30 days until September 14, 2026. The decree comes into effect on the day it is signed—December 1.

On September 2, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the introduction of a trial 30-day visa-free regime for one year (from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026) for holders of ordinary passports. This applies to those planning trips to China for tourism and business purposes, as well as to participate in humanitarian exchanges, visit relatives, or for transit purposes. -0-

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — A delegation from Russia's Zabaikalsky Krai recently visited the city of Manzhouli, in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, where they held a working meeting with the city's mayor's office to discuss the implementation of the China-Russia New Overland Grain Corridor project. This was reported on the official website of the Manzhouli city government on Tuesday.

The purpose of the above-mentioned meeting was to strengthen Chinese-Russian trade and economic relations, promote the import of high-quality agricultural products from Russia, and increase the scale of trade between Manzhouli and the Trans-Baikal Territory.

The meeting was attended by Chinese officials from the Manzhouli Comprehensive Bonded Zone, the Border Economic Cooperation Zone, and the Border Residents' Mutual Trade Zone, employees of the Manzhouli Railway Station and local customs, grain importers, and representatives of the city's grain processing and logistics companies.

During the meeting, the parties held an in-depth exchange of views on a number of issues, including cross-border transportation of agricultural products, customs and phytosanitary supervision.

During the visit, members of the Russian delegation visited local grain and oilseed processing companies, as well as the Manzhouli Comprehensive Bonded Zone, where they inspected a dedicated railway line and grain handling facilities.

The current visit allowed the Russian partners to gain a more complete understanding of the grain import, transhipment, storage, and processing capabilities at the Manzhouli Port. Both sides reached a consensus on advancing the implementation of the China-Russia New Overland Grain Corridor project.

This project, which is of great significance for deepening Sino-Russian agricultural cooperation and optimizing grain transportation channels, will help increase the scale of grain imports through the Manzhouli Port, reduce logistics costs, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

At the invitation of the Russian side, enterprises from the city of Manzhouli will travel to Russia to familiarize themselves with the work of the Trans-Baikal Grain Terminal in order to lay the foundation for the in-depth development of cooperation. -0-

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Caracas, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Venezuela does not want a "slave world," President Nicolas Maduro told supporters on Monday, noting that the United States has been "testing" the country with its military presence for months.

"We want peace, but a peace with sovereignty, a peace of equality, a peace with freedom; we do not want a slave or a colonial world. We will never be a colony, we will never be slaves," N. Maduro emphasized, noting that the 22-week US military "aggression" could be characterized as "psychological terrorism."

N. Maduro emphasized that national power is based on the participation of citizens and “is based on the enormous strength of its people, their consciousness, their institutions, their rifles, and their determination to build their homeland, despite any difficulties.”

Strengthening this social fabric, he said, makes national power “invulnerable, eternal, and enduring.”

N. Maduro stated that the goal is to maintain “peace with dignity,” while defending the republic and the country’s political autonomy.

As a reminder, US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Venezuela by increasing its naval presence in the Caribbean and targeting vessels suspected of drug smuggling since September. On Saturday, he issued warnings to stay away from Venezuelan airspace.

Venezuela has revoked the operating permits of six major international airlines that suspended flights to the country following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration.

N. Maduro and his government deny all criminal charges and say the United States is seeking regime change to gain control of Venezuela's vast natural resources, including oil.

According to media reports, during a telephone conversation on November 21, D. Trump presented N. Maduro with an ultimatum, demanding that he leave Venezuela.

Since early September, US forces have carried out at least 21 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, killing at least 83 people. –0–

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Cairo, December 2 (Xinhua) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Monday inaugurated the opening of the 4th Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX-2025) here, the Egyptian leader's office said in a statement.

During the opening ceremony, A.F. el-Sisi toured Egyptian pavilions showcasing domestic military products and developments in other fields, and was briefed on various projects, including a joint initiative to produce howitzers, the statement said.

Egyptian Minister of Defense and Military Production Abdel Magid Saqr noted that the exhibition has become a key global platform for showcasing advanced defense technologies.

A. M. Sakr emphasized that in the context of regional and global challenges, it is extremely important to maintain readiness to counter dangers and threats.

The four-day exhibition, held at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre, features over 400 defence and security companies showcasing the latest military technologies, equipment and systems for land, sea and air forces, and attracts military personnel, government officials, international delegations and industry specialists. –0–

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TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Leaders of several Japanese opposition parties sharply criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her recent erroneous remarks about Taiwan and called on her to withdraw those statements to prevent further damage to Japan-China relations.

On state broadcaster NHK on Sunday, Satoshi Honjo, head of the political department of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said Sanae Takaichi's remarks demonstrated a lack of understanding of what constitutes a "survival-threatening situation" under Japanese law.

He noted that her statements were at significant odds with the relevant legislation, with how the Taiwan issue is handled in Japan-China relations, and with the consistent position expressed by successive Japanese governments since the normalization of diplomatic relations with China in 1972.

On the same program, Taku Yamazoe, head of the political department of the Japanese Communist Party, called Sanae Takaichi's statements "extremely dangerous" and warned that they contradict the country's Constitution and could lead to "serious consequences" for Japan.

He emphasized that Japan, in the 1972 China-Japan Joint Communique, stated its "full understanding and respect" for China's position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. He said Sanae Takaichi's statements clearly contradict this position, as well as the 2008 China-Japan Joint Statement, which asserted that the countries "pose no threat to each other."

To resolve the current diplomatic tension, the prime minister "must withdraw her statements," Taku Yamazoe said.

Akiko Oishi, a co-representative of the Reiwa Shinsengumi party, also criticized Sanae Takaichi's comments as "groundless," calling on the Japanese public to "remain calm and not succumb to provocations." –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday sent congratulations to Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee general secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the LPRP has united the Lao people and led them through persistent struggles to overcome difficulties, and has also achieved encouraging success in reform and opening up. The well-being of the Lao people is steadily improving, and the country's international and regional influence has significantly increased, he noted.

As a comrade and brother, China sincerely welcomes this progress, Xi Jinping added. China firmly believes that Laos will continue to follow a socialist path suited to its national conditions, successfully host the upcoming 12th Congress of the People's Revolutionary Party of Laos, and continually open up new prospects for the development of the Party and the state, he stated.

Thongloun Sisoulith visited China in September on a successful visit, during which a new strategic consensus was reached on deepening the construction of a China-Laos community with a shared future, Xi Jinping emphasized.

China consistently regards Laos as a priority in its diplomacy toward neighboring countries, the Chinese president stated. Beijing stands ready to work with Vientiane to seize the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year as an opportunity to develop traditional friendship, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, and deepen and materialize China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperation in the new era, so as to bring greater benefits to the two peoples and make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large, he said.

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — The new version of the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments entered into force on December 1. This was announced on Monday by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on the agency's official website.

The governments of China and Russia signed a bilateral investment agreement in 2006. To create a more stable, fair, transparent, and predictable business environment for Chinese and Russian investors and their investments, the two sides began negotiations to update the bilateral investment agreement in 2022 and signed a new version on May 8, 2025, the ministry said in a statement.

The new version of the agreement contains a total of 20 articles, covering investment protection and promotion, investment facilitation, and dispute resolution. Compared with the bilateral investment agreement between China and Russia signed in 2006, the new version of the agreement further amends investment protection provisions and enhances legal certainty regarding bilateral investments; rules on investment facilitation have been added, enhancing the transparency and predictability of investment-related measures by both sides; and dispute resolution procedures have been detailed, providing clearer rules and guidelines for the proper resolution of investment disputes.

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December 1, Nairobi. United Democratic Alliance of Kenya Secretary-General Hassan Omar Hassan speaks at a forum to launch the English edition of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping's book "Governance." /Photo: Xinhua/

Nairobi, December 2 (Xinhua) — A readers' forum dedicated to the English edition of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping on Governance" was held here on Monday. Around 200 people attended the event.

The forum was jointly organized by the State Council Information Office, the China International Communications Group (CICG) and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya.

Speaking at the event, Hassan Omar Hassan, Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance of Kenya, stated that the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping on Governance" lays the foundation for socioeconomic transformation worldwide. "Overall, I believe it is a model that many countries can adapt to their own national circumstances and learn from the Chinese model," he said.

Mo Gaoyi, deputy director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and director of the State Council Information Office, said that all five volumes of "Xi Jinping on Governance" present the historical achievements, development path, and distinctive features of China's path to modernization.

He added that the book series also offers valuable ideas and approaches for countries in the Global South seeking their own modernization. China is willing to strengthen unity and cooperation with African countries, including Kenya, to jointly advance the four major global initiatives, promote high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, and implement the 10 partnership actions to advance modernization, Mo Gaoyi stated.

China's progress in modernization will continue to create new opportunities for Africa, and the two sides are working together to write a new chapter in the history of building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, he said.

“The forum plays an important role in helping Kenyan readers fully understand the essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and deepen their understanding of the practical achievements of China’s modernization and its global significance,” said William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary of Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy.

Kenya is interested in gaining insights into China's modernization journey from the book, he said, as the country seeks to promote exchanges with Chinese scholars, media professionals and writers.

During the event, the Chinese side presented foreign guests with English-language copies of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping's book "Xi Jinping on Governance."

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TEHRAN, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that the United States has become the "biggest threat" to international peace and security due to its current behavior toward other countries.

Speaking at a weekly press conference here, the diplomat criticised the administration of US President Donald Trump for hostile actions against states such as Venezuela and support for Israeli operations in West Asia.

"In all parts of the world, we see actions based on threats and naked force from the United States. In the Western Hemisphere, US officials frequently repeat threats against Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and even Brazil and Mexico," he said.

E. Bagai also criticized the US statement that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed, calling it an “unprecedented step” that violates international standards and regulations, including those governing aviation safety.

As another example of Washington's hostile approach, the diplomat cited D. Trump's threats against African countries, including his words about preventing South Africa from participating in the G20 summit next year.

“Total” American support for Israel’s actions in West Asia has effectively made the United States complicit in Israel’s “genocide and violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the region,” added E. Bagai.

He also criticized the United States for imposing new immigration restrictions on citizens of some countries, saying the policy reflected the "racism" of the American government.

D. Trump announced Thursday his intention to permanently halt immigration from what he called "Third World countries" and threatened to reverse immigration decisions made under his predecessor, Joseph Biden. –0–

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — The China-Central Asia International Technology Transfer Center, located in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR, northwest China), recently received official approval to operate, Urumqi Radio and Television reported.

This step means that Xinjiang is now capable of exporting and importing technology. This institution is aimed not only at Central Asian countries, but also at other countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Belarus.

Currently, this center provides services to Chinese and foreign enterprises on international technology transfer and technological advancement transformation, conducting international scientific and technological exchanges, creating a platform for technology import and export, training international technology transfer managers and incubating relevant organizations.

The center stated that by 2030, it aims to establish at least eight technology transfer hubs in relation to Central Asian countries and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, participate in the joint training of over 100 international technology transfer managers, and organize international scientific and technical exchanges.

Earlier this year, the center successfully completed its first pilot technology export.

Headquartered in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, this center has branches in six regions across the country. It has established a regular cooperation mechanism with five other similar centers and signed business cooperation agreements with 18 relevant institutions across the country.

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