Red alert issued in Heilongjiang Province due to snowstorm

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HARBIN, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — The meteorological department of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province issued a red alert, the highest level in China's four-level system, on Friday for a snowstorm.

In the nine hours leading up to the 11:45 a.m. warning, up to 18.3 mm of snow fell on some farms in Wudalianchi and Nenjiang. An additional 6 to 8 mm of snowfall is expected in both cities over the next three hours, bringing the total snowfall over the 12-hour period to over 20 mm, with a thickness of 15 to 25 cm.

Heavy snowfall will be accompanied by strong winds reaching 17.1 meters per second, which will significantly reduce visibility, local authorities said, warning of the possible negative impact of ice and snow on road traffic. -0-

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Since the beginning of 2025, the traffic flow through the Suifenhe checkpoint has reached a historical maximum.

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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — As of Dec. 15, the number of vehicles passing through the Suifenhe Port of Suifenhe in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province reached a record high of over 120,000 units since the beginning of 2025, up more than 26 percent year-on-year, according to a statement posted on the city government's website on Friday.

Against the backdrop of increasing international trade and economic exchanges and high demand for cross-border logistics, Suifenhe Port has been paying close attention to the needs of foreign trade companies and making active efforts to improve the efficiency of customs inspection.

In order to more effectively respond to the continuous increase in cargo turnover through the Suifenhe Port, the local border control agency, through scientifically and dynamically adjusting the deployment of police forces, has taken a series of measures, including the timely opening of additional inspection and release channels for trucks, optimizing the customs clearance procedure for trucks, and the use of advanced vehicle body inspection equipment, which has ensured the safe and smooth customs clearance of trucks. -0-

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Breaking: D. Trump did not rule out the possibility of war with Venezuela

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Washington, December 19 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC News on Thursday that he does not rule out the possibility of war with Venezuela.

“I don’t rule it out, no,” he said.

The American leader also announced that additional oil tanker seizures would be carried out. –0–

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Russia's GDP growth in 2025 will be 1 percent, according to Vladimir Putin.

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Moscow, December 19 /Xinhua/ — Russia's GDP growth in 2025 will be 1 percent, and over three years, 9.7 percent, which is significantly higher than in Europe. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday during a direct line-in broadcast and press conference.

"What happened in our economy over the past year? GDP growth is 1 percent, but if we take the last three years into account, that's also quite accurate, with overall growth being 9.7 percent. Meanwhile, growth in the eurozone was 3.1 percent," he noted.

According to the Russian leader, the slowdown in Russia's GDP growth is a deliberate price to pay for maintaining the quality of the economy and macroeconomic indicators. "As for the economic growth rate this year, these are deliberate actions by the government, the Central Bank, and the entire country's leadership related to inflation targeting," he clarified.

Vladimir Putin emphasized that, overall, the goal of reducing inflation is being achieved. "The goal was to reduce inflation to at least 6 percent. But, judging by everything, by the end of the year it will be below 6 percent—5.7-5.8 percent," he said.

The Russian head of state also noted that the unemployment rate in Russia, which was already at a record low, has fallen even lower. "Last year's unemployment rate, as we said, was at a historically low level—2.5 percent. This year, it's even lower—2.2 percent," Putin cited the data, adding that these are very good figures.

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V. Putin called the EU's attempts to seize Russian assets robbery.

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Moscow, December 19 /Xinhua/ — The European Union's attempts to seize Russian assets are not even theft, but robbery, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the "Year in Review" conference.

"Theft is an inappropriate definition. Theft is the secret theft of property. But here they're trying to do it openly. It's robbery," Vladimir Putin said.

If Europe seizes its assets, Russia will defend itself in the courts and try to find a jurisdiction that is independent of political decisions, he warned.

"We will defend our interests. Where? First and foremost, in the courts. We will try to find a jurisdiction that is independent of political decisions," the Russian leader said.

According to him, if Russian assets are confiscated, Europe will suffer not only image and direct financial losses, but will also have to eventually give up what it steals.

"This isn't just a blow to our image; it's a dent in trust, in this case, in the eurozone. Because, of course, many countries keep their gold and foreign exchange reserves in the eurozone, not just Russia, but also those with spare resources," the Russian president said.

"Besides the image loss, there could be direct losses related to the fundamental foundations of the modern financial world order. And most importantly: whatever they stole and however they did it, they'll have to pay it back someday," Putin pointed out.

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V. Zelensky thanked the EU for its decision to allocate 90 billion euros in financial assistance in 2026-2027.

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Kyiv, December 19 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the European Union on social media on Friday for its decision to allocate 90 billion euros in financial assistance to the country in 2026-2027.

He called the funds "significant support" that would strengthen Ukraine's resilience.

According to Interfax-Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced earlier on Friday that EU leaders had reached an agreement on financial support for Kyiv in 2026-2027. He stated that Ukraine would receive an interest-free loan of €90 billion, which it would only have to repay after Russia pays reparations. Brussels also decided to immobilize Russian sovereign assets until Moscow reimburses Kyiv for its losses.

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Japan must deeply analyze its historical crimes, says China's UN Permanent Representative

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UN, December 19 /Xinhua/ — Japan, as a country that lost World War II, must deeply reflect on its historical crimes, honor its political commitments on the Taiwan issue, and renounce its erroneous statements, China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Tsung, said on Thursday.

Speaking at a high-level plenary session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the first International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations, Fu Cong noted that the world has not yet emerged from the shadow of colonialism, despite the end of colonial occupation and the collapse of the colonial system.

The Chinese diplomat called on the international community to resolutely oppose any statements or actions that challenge or undermine the post-war international order.

"The history of the World Anti-Fascist War teaches us that peace must be sought and defended," Fu Tsung said. He recalled that during World War II, the Japanese aggressors committed countless crimes and atrocities in Taiwan.

“We must never allow the denial or distortion of the history of aggression, the revival of militarism, or the repetition of historical tragedies,” said China’s Permanent Representative to the UN. –0–

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China's Foreign Ministry: Arms sales to Taiwan will not hinder China's reunification

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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — No matter how many advanced weapons are sold to China's Taiwan region, they will not be able to curb the historical trend of China's reunification, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

He made this statement at a regular press conference, commenting at the request of a journalist on the arms deal to Taiwan, approved by the United States of America.

“No one should underestimate the strong will and powerful capabilities of the Chinese government and people to defend their national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Guo Jiakun concluded. -0-

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China has called on Japan to stop testing "red lines" with its nuclear ambitions.

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Beijing, December 19 (Xinhua) — China calls on Japan to stop probing the "red lines" of international justice with its nuclear ambitions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Friday.

This is how the Chinese diplomat commented on recent statements by a high-ranking Japanese official that Japan should possess nuclear weapons.

Such statements recently made in Japan reflect the growing ambitions of the country's right-wing conservative forces, who want to revive militarism, get rid of the constraints of the international order, and accelerate the "remilitarization" of the country, Guo Jiakun emphasized. -0-

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China has called on the United States to refrain from implementing the negative provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2026 fiscal year that concern China.

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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute protest to the United States and made serious representations to the American side regarding its national defense bill for the 2026 fiscal year, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular ministry press conference on Friday.

According to the diplomat, this bill exaggerates the Chinese threat, interferes in China's internal affairs, and undermines the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests.

China urges the United States to refrain from implementing the negative provisions of the above-mentioned bill regarding China and eliminate any negative consequences, Guo Jiakun emphasized. -0-

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