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Moscow, December 12 /Xinhua/ — China has played a key role in promoting global development, creating conditions for growth not only for its own economy but also for the economies of partner countries. This opinion was expressed in an interview with Xinhua by Ekaterina Zaklyazminskaya, head of the Center for World Politics and Strategic Analysis at the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICSA RAS).

"It's noteworthy that China's development model differs from the West's primarily in its lack of desire to grow at the expense of other countries. Rather, China creates the conditions for development for the entire world: it invests in infrastructure development and supplies the necessary equipment to countries that are just beginning to industrialize, facilitating the development of their industrial sectors," noted E. Zaklyazminskaya.

According to her, China's contribution to global economic growth amounts to approximately 30 percent, and new businesses and jobs are emerging in countries of the Global South with Chinese support. "China is creating a space for development and growth that allows both China and its partners to prosper," the expert concluded.

According to E. Zaklyazminskaya, the creation of the International Mediation Organization (IOMed) was a timely step in a context where countries around the world are "tired of the dictates of the hegemon." "China is seeking to contribute to international dispute resolution, to become not just a participant, but a true creator of effective global governance institutions," the expert noted. She added that the era of dictates and coercion is becoming a thing of the past, and more and more countries want to work together to advance the ideas of true multilateralism.

Commenting on China's four global initiatives, the Russian expert noted that they represent the practical embodiment of the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity. "China wants our planet to become a space of development, peace, and harmony, where all people, regardless of their religion or values, can live in a safe environment, with the opportunity to develop and engage in intercivilizational dialogue," she emphasized.

According to Beijing's vision, the expert added, the global governance system will transition from the hegemony of a single actor to true multipolarity, where the voice of every state will be heard. "The era of the standardized Western model is drawing to a close, being replaced by a diverse array of civilizations and cultures," concluded E. Zaklyazminskaya. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — Japanese militarism is the common enemy of peoples around the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

According to him, China will work with all peace-loving countries and peoples to defend the results of the victory in World War II and the post-war international order.

"We strongly urge the Japanese side to thoroughly rethink history, learn from it, completely break with militarism, and eliminate its residual influence through concrete actions," the Chinese diplomat said at a regular departmental press conference.

He made the remarks while responding to a question about the upcoming 12th National Remembrance Day for the Nanjing Massacre amid the current tensions between China and Japan caused by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan.

Noting that this year marks the 88th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, Guo Jiakun recalled that, in accordance with the decision approved by the National People's Congress, China will hold an annual memorial ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

"The Nanjing Massacre was a monstrous crime committed by Japanese militarists. There is no room for denial," said Guo Jiakun, adding that the massacre of 300,000 Chinese people is one of the darkest chapters in human history.

He emphasized that the aggressive war unleashed by Japanese militarists against China and other Asian countries under the pretext of a so-called “survival-threatening situation” and countless crimes against humanity are nothing more than a disgrace in the history of human civilization.

The Japanese government has long condoned the regressive actions of right-wing elements, Guo Jiakun noted, noting that many prime ministers and other political figures continue to visit the Yasukuni Shrine, where Class A war criminals are venerated, and that the Japanese side has even tried to whitewash its war crimes and glorify its history of aggression by repeatedly revising textbooks.

"These outrageous actions constitute a flagrant challenge to the international order established after World War II and an insult to human conscience," Guo Jiakun said, adding that this has provoked strong outrage and heightened concern in the international community.

Recalling 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, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's return to China, Guo Jiakun stated that after these 80 years, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation remains unstoppable.

"China will never allow the Japanese right-wing forces to turn back the wheel of history, will never allow external forces to take over the Chinese region of Taiwan, and will never allow the revival of Japanese militarism," the official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded.

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St. Petersburg, December 12 /Xinhua/ — St. Petersburg expects a 30 percent increase in Chinese tourists in 2026 due to the introduction of a visa-free regime. This was announced on Friday by Deputy Governor Boris Piotrovsky at the "Travel Hub. Come. Winter" forum.

He said that the number of tourists in St. Petersburg will reach 12.5 million by 2025, a 7% increase from 2024, when 11.6 million tourists visited the city. "Now, visitors come to the city not only in the summer but also in the winter, which wasn't as popular 10-15 years ago," he noted.

The "Travel Hub. Come. Winter" forum is taking place from December 11th to 13th in St. Petersburg. –0–

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Beijing, December 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to participants of the forum held in the capital of Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust.

As Xi Jinping noted in his address, 2025 marks the International Year of Peace and Trust, proposed by Turkmenistan and approved by the UN General Assembly. Furthermore, this year also marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's status as a permanently neutral state, the Chinese President added.

China and Turkmenistan are good friends with a common vision and reliable partners committed to mutually beneficial cooperation, the Chinese leader continued, noting that China firmly supports Turkmenistan in pursuing a policy of permanent neutrality and highly appreciates its active efforts to maintain global and regional peace and stability and promote the common development of all countries.

Xi Jinping emphasized that global challenges are currently multiplying, conflicts and confrontations are constantly emerging, and the world needs peace and trust more than ever.

According to the Chinese President, history shows that the more volatile and chaotic the international situation, the more the international community needs to join forces and support each other.

He noted that it is necessary to maintain mutual respect, mutual trust and understanding, eliminate the peace deficit, firmly uphold the authority and status of the UN, resolve disputes by peaceful means, and resist hegemony, bullying and harming others for personal gain.

Xi Jinping also called for following the principle of joint consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits to eliminate the trust deficit, upholding fairness and justice through the international rule of law, promoting unity and cooperation through multilateralism, adhering to the principle of jointly discussing global affairs, jointly maintaining the international order and sharing the fruits of governance.

The Chinese President emphasized that his recently proposed Global Governance Initiative offers a Chinese solution to reforming and improving the global governance system. He also expressed China's readiness to work with all countries to maintain world peace, promote common development, and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

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Beijing, December 12 (Xinhua) — China intends to maintain communication and consultations with India to steadily promote the facilitation of cross-border movement of people between the two sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

The diplomat made the statement at a regular departmental press briefing, commenting on media reports that India had cut bureaucratic procedures to expedite the issuance of business visas for Chinese specialists.

"We welcome this positive step. Easing the movement of people serves the common interests of all parties," Guo Jiakun emphasized.

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Beijing, December 12 (Xinhua) — China supports South Africa in continuing its participation in G20 cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

The diplomat made the statement at a regular departmental press briefing, commenting at a journalist's request on the United States' statement that after assuming the G20 presidency this month, it will not invite South Africa to participate in the 2026 G20 summit or to cooperate within the association.

Guo Jiakun recalled that South Africa successfully hosted the G20 summit in Johannesburg last month, which was highly praised by the international community.

According to him, the G20 has long remained committed to the principles of solidarity, cooperation, and equal consultation. Guo Jiakun also noted that South Africa, as a founding member of the G20, has participated in all previous summits and has always played a key role in the group.

"China supports South Africa's continued participation in G20 cooperation. We look forward to working with South Africa and all other G20 members to uphold multilateralism, promote global economic growth, and improve global economic governance," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson concluded.

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BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), met with a delegation of the Portuguese Social Democratic Party led by its secretary general and parliamentary leader Hugo Soares in Beijing on Friday.

Li Hongzhong, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, noted that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the China-Portugal comprehensive strategic partnership has been continuously deepened.

According to the vice chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, China hopes to establish closer exchanges between the political parties and legislative bodies of the two countries, advance cooperation within the framework of the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and promote the healthy and stable development of relations between China and Portugal, China and the European Union.

Li Hongzhong also briefed the delegation on relevant information about the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

U. Soares, for his part, stated that Portugal firmly adheres to the one-China principle and intends to develop exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two countries through inter-party channels. –0–

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Birobidzhan, December 12 (Xinhua) — Freight traffic on the Tongjiang-Nizhneleninskoye railway bridge, connecting China and Russia across the Heilongjiang (Amur) River, is planned to increase to 22.5 million tons per year by 2031, and the capacity of the railway checkpoint on the Russian side to 17 pairs of trains per day. Anton Ivanchenko, First Deputy General Director of IFR-1, the operator of the railway bridge on the Russian side, told Xinhua in an interview.

“Currently, we handle up to six pairs of trains per day, and we plan to increase this to eight. By 2031, we plan to handle 22.5 million tons of freight per year, or up to 17 pairs of trains per day,” he said.

A. Ivanchenko noted that the company is currently modernizing the checkpoint at Mikhailo-Semenovskaya Station (Leninsk-2, Jewish Autonomous Region of Russia) to increase its capacity and support growth in export and import traffic. "Two areas need to be improved: the railway checkpoint and the section from Birobidzhan to Leninsk," he explained, adding that three additional stations are planned for this section, as well as reconstruction of the checkpoint infrastructure. Specifically, this involves the construction of new overpasses in the receiving and dispatching yard, allowing for the receipt and dispatch of 71-car trains.

According to a Xinhua source, the company also plans to build three modern terminal complexes: a universal transshipment facility, a petrochemical facility, and an agro-logistics facility. This will allow it to handle various types of railcars and expand its cargo range. "The main cargo currently shipped to China is coal (70 percent) and iron ore (30 percent). Container shipments are also underway, including plywood, cardboard, and forest products. Consumer goods are shipped from China in containers," A. Ivanchenko said. He added that an experiment was recently conducted with shipping copper concentrate to China, and plans are also underway to ship the first batch of Russian peat.

Speaking about the uniqueness of the Tongjiang-Nizhneleninskoye Bridge, A. Ivanchenko emphasized that it is an important link between China and Russia. "It connects the Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia's main railway, and China. In other words, we are the direct link that brings Chinese goods to the Trans-Siberian Railway, from where they are delivered throughout Russia," he said, noting that IFR-1 is actively working with its Chinese partners to increase freight turnover between Russia and China.

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JOHANNESBURG, December 12 (Xinhua) — A four-story church collapsed in Durban, South Africa, on Friday, trapping several people under the rubble, local media reported.

The exact number of victims remains unknown, but rescue services said they have treated at least eight people and are continuing to search for others.

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Ashgabat, December 12 (Xinhua) — The process of discussing US proposals for a settlement in Ukraine will be lengthy, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters on Friday.

"After all these working negotiations [with the US] with Ukraine, they should show us the documents. Active brainstorming is underway. We haven't seen any revised versions of the American projects," TASS quoted him as saying.

Yury Ushakov suggested that many of the changes introduced may not please Russia. He stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's goal is to introduce proposals into the documents that are unacceptable to Russia. "It's unlikely that these comments will be positive," the Russian leader's aide emphasized.

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