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On November 25, the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – Pole of Magic" took place at the exhibition hall of the Beijing Union of Writers and Artists. It was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the great ballerina's birth. The event, held as part of the Russia-China Years of Culture, was a striking demonstration of the strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.

The project was organized by the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, the A.A. Bakhrushin State Central Theatre Museum, and the Beijing Union of Writers and Artists.

Representatives of the organizers and distinguished guests delivered speeches at the opening.

Dilya Urmanovna Rudenko, head of the international activities department at the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum and curator of the exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – the Pole of Magic," emphasized the historical significance of the project:

"This is the Bakhrushin Museum's first joint project with the Russian House in Beijing, opening a new avenue of cultural collaboration. It is part of the program of the Russian-Chinese Cross-Cultural Years."

She also noted Plisetskaya's unique gift of inspiring the creation of masterpieces and turning her life into a service to art.

Tatyana Borisovna Urzhumtseva, director of the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, drew parallels between the ballerina's art and cultural dialogue in her speech: "Her art is a bridge between Russia and China, built in the language of terpsichore. Let's recall how, in 1959, during the Bolshoi Theater's first tour to Beijing, young Maya captured the hearts of Chinese audiences with her 'Swan Lake' and 'The Dying Swan.'"

She reminded guests that Plisetskaya's legacy lives on in every gesture of the ballerinas of both countries.

Bai Jingyi, vice-chairwoman of the Beijing Writers and Artists Association, pointed out the profound symbolism of the event: “This is not just a brilliant exhibition of theatrical photographs, but also a journey to the origins of artistic aspirations, allowing us to experience a response that transcends borders and language barriers.”

She also recalled Plisetskaya's historic visit to China and her meeting with Mei Lanfang, emphasizing how art serves as a bridge connecting hearts.

The exhibition, featuring over 80 digital copies of photographs, sketches, posters, and lithographs from the Bakhrushin Museum collection, reveals the multifaceted phenomenon of Plisetskaya. The exhibition is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to her stellar career on the Bolshoi Theatre stage, performing timeless roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and The Fountain of Bakhchisarai. The second presents Plisetskaya as a muse, inspiring such artistic titans as the choreographers Maurice Béjart and Roland Petit, the couturier Pierre Cardin, and the artist Marc Chagall. The central element of this section is the legendary Carmen Suite.

The exhibition will be open to the public until January 15, 2026 at the following address: Beijing, Exhibition Hall 3 of the Beijing Writers and Artists Union.

This project will become a significant event in the cultural life of the Chinese capital and another step in strengthening humanitarian ties between Russia and China.

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St. Petersburg, November 27 /Xinhua/ — The 15th International Russian-Chinese Song Contest "Confucius Cup" was held in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, with 27 participants performing solo vocal numbers.

The competition was organized by the ChUODO "Academy of Oriental Languages and Culture "Confucius" and the State Budgetary Educational Institution "Secondary Comprehensive School No. 32" of the Vasileostrovsky District of St. Petersburg, with the support of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Education Committee.

In his speech at the competition, Chinese Consul General in St. Petersburg Luo Zhanhui said that the peoples of China and Russia enjoy a profound friendship. Music is a bridge for deepening mutual understanding, and the song contest provides a platform for youth from both countries to showcase their talents and exchange experiences. Next year marks the China-Russia Year of Education, and the Chinese Consulate General in St. Petersburg will continue its efforts to promote educational cooperation between the two countries.

According to the rules, the participants were divided into three groups: the Russian group included a children's subgroup aged 7-14 and an adult subgroup aged 15 and up. The Chinese group consisted of Chinese students studying in Russia, children of Chinese compatriots, and others aged 15 and up. The Chinese participants performed songs in Russian. The Russian participants performed songs in Chinese. Each participant performed only one song or medley. Performance time was no more than three minutes.

Well-known works from both countries were performed on stage, including "Moonlight Over the City," "Me and My Homeland," "On the Shore of Lake Baikal," and "The Horse." The vibrant performances, complete with national costumes and dances, earned warm applause from the audience.

Zhang Xunli, director of the Confucius Academy of Oriental Languages and Culture, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that as the number of Chinese culture enthusiasts in Russia grows, the Chinese-Russian song contest is becoming a platform for expanding ties between the youth of China and Russia.

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Panama, November 26 (Xinhua) — The Dominican Republic will allow the United States to use restricted areas at San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport to combat drug trafficking. This was announced on Wednesday by President Luis Abinader after a meeting with visiting US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

"We have agreed with the United States to temporarily expand cooperation to strengthen air and maritime surveillance in the fight against drug trafficking. These actions are supported by our laws and existing agreements," the head of state emphasized.

P. Hegseth stated that this agreement is a model for the region of fruitful cooperation and joint efforts between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking and narcoterrorism.

The Pentagon chief's visit took place against the backdrop of an intensified US military presence in the Caribbean as part of the so-called counter-narcotics strategy. –0–

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On November 20, the Singaporean television channel CAN published an article about China continuing to signal further openness, while CNA found in interviews that most foreign companies continue to advance long-term business plans in China. This reflects China's enduring influence in the global economy.

Owen Messick, president of the Chinese division of the American essential oil company doTERRA, told a CNA correspondent: "Every company wants the same thing—stability—because business hopes to be able to plan for the future." Foreign company executives in Shanghai have repeatedly expressed this optimistic view: China's new development plan and its commitment to expanding high-level opening-up have given them a better understanding of the policy direction.

Su Weijie, Executive Director of the International Business Department of the Singapore Business Federation, stated that China's 15th Five-Year Plan proposals, promising fair competition and integrated development, provide enormous reassurance to Singaporean companies operating in China. Su Weijie added that this reflects China's commitment to creating a more open, inclusive, and business-friendly environment: "We all need more certainty."

The head of the Chinese branch of a Lao import-export company stated that the China-Laos railway has reduced logistics time and costs: "For Lao products, China remains a huge market with great potential." A representative of a Danish company working in sleep technology stated that the Chinese market is generally highly open and has enormous potential. The head of a Singaporean lifestyle brand noted that the Chinese market's consumer power has been steadily growing over the past three years.

Johnson, an expert in the consulting industry, said, "As a multinational company, if it doesn't establish itself in the Chinese market, it won't be a real player in the global market." He added that it's no longer enough for multinational companies to simply sell products in the Chinese market; they must also keep pace with the development of local Chinese companies.

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Beijing, November 26 (Xinhua) — China is willing to strengthen the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Tonga's national development strategy and use the signing of the agreement on enhancing the quality of economic partnership as an opportunity to expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Wednesday.

The Chinese Prime Minister made the announcement during a meeting with King Tupou VI of Tonga. Li Qiang called for advancing cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction and industrial production, as well as for properly formulating and implementing development cooperation plans to better serve the modernization of both countries.

The premier said China is willing to import more high-quality agricultural and fishery products from Tonga and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country, adding that the two sides should expand exchanges in education, healthcare, regional cooperation, tourism and sports.

According to Li Qiang, China looks forward to strengthening coordination and cooperation with Tonga at multilateral forums to jointly address global challenges such as climate change, actively promote the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, implement the four major global initiatives, and contribute to the development of a more equitable and reasonable global governance system. The Premier also expressed hope that Tonga will continue to play an active role in deepening cooperation between China and the Pacific island countries.

King Tupou VI, in turn, stated that the two countries always firmly support each other in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Tonga adheres to the one-China principle and fully supports UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, he emphasized.

The Tongan government attaches great importance to relations with China, the king noted, pointing out that Tonga wishes to deepen practical cooperation with China in areas such as economics, trade, agriculture, fisheries, clean energy, healthcare, disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as to intensify youth, sports and other humanitarian exchanges.

Tupou VI said his country supports the four major global initiatives put forward by the Chinese President and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China in multilateral formats to jointly address common challenges such as climate change, promote new achievements in South-South cooperation, and advance the reform of the global governance system.

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BISSAU, November 26 (Xinhua) — Guinea-Bissau's armed forces announced on national television on Wednesday that they had assumed full power in the country and introduced a series of emergency measures.

The military, which declared itself the "High Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order," said the move was taken in response to the actions of certain politicians attempting to destabilize the situation in Guinea-Bissau.

Armed forces spokesman Dinis Ntchama announced on television that the military had taken control of Guinea-Bissau and that the ongoing electoral process was suspended immediately.

Other measures taken include the closure of government offices, the suspension of media activity, and the closure of all land, sea, and air borders. The military has imposed a mandatory curfew from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM local time.

According to local media reports, intense gunfire was heard around 1:00 PM local time near the presidential palace in the center of the country's capital, Bissau. Residents of nearby houses hurriedly evacuated their homes, after which the military took control of the main road leading to the palace.

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BISSAU, November 26 (Xinhua) — Guinea-Bissau's armed forces announced on national television on Wednesday that they had assumed full power in the country and introduced a series of emergency measures.

The military said the move was taken in response to the actions of certain politicians attempting to destabilize the situation in Guinea-Bissau. –0–

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Bishkek, November 26 (Xinhua) — On Wednesday, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. Following the talks, the two leaders made statements to the media, praising bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, and investment.

As reported on the Kyrgyz President's website, S. Japarov emphasized in his statement that Russia is one of Kyrgyzstan's main trading partners, accounting for 22 percent of trade turnover. "We are pleased to note the progressive progress toward our shared goal of reaching the $5 billion mark in mutual trade in the coming years," he stated.

The Kyrgyz leader noted that Russian direct investment in Kyrgyzstan in the first six months of this year amounted to $110 million. "According to our data as of November 2025, there are more than 1,800 companies with Russian participation operating in Kyrgyzstan, accounting for one-third of the total number of foreign companies," added S. Japarov.

According to the Kremlin website, Vladimir Putin stated that by the end of 2024, trade turnover between Russia and Kyrgyzstan had set a new record, exceeding $4 billion. This year, this figure "continues to grow at a good pace"—approximately 17 percent. The ruble's share of bilateral commercial transactions already stands at 97 percent.

According to the Russian President, Russia is among the leading investors in the Kyrgyz economy. Russian capital investment has accumulated nearly $2 billion. Approximately 1,700 businesses with Russian participation operate in Kyrgyzstan in key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, transportation, and logistics.

That same day, S. Japarov and V. Putin signed a joint statement on deepening their alliance and strategic partnership. The parties also signed a number of documents aimed at strengthening cooperation in education, healthcare, migration, economic, and military-technical cooperation.

From November 25 to 27, Vladimir Putin will visit Kyrgyzstan on a state visit and to participate in a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. –0–

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Almaty, November 26 (Xinhua) — Truck drivers illegally transporting approximately 60 tons of petroleum products were detained in two regions of Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs' news portal reported on Wednesday.

During the searches, approximately 400 tons of petroleum products were seized, as well as firearms, gas weapons, and financial and business documentation confirming illegal transactions.

"As part of a separate criminal case, the activities of a company involved in a channel for smuggling petroleum products abroad are being investigated. According to preliminary data, the company exported over 30,000 tons of fuel worth approximately 8 billion tenge (approximately $15.43 million)," the Ministry of Internal Affairs website reported.

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Minsk, November 26 (Xinhua) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expressed his readiness to hold talks in Minsk on resolving the crisis in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Wednesday, BelTA reported.

"If you wish to return to Minsk again, we are always ready," BELTA quotes the Belarusian leader as saying.

As A. Lukashenko stated, Minsk's position on a settlement in Ukraine is legally justified and is based on the fact that Belarus and Russia are allies. "I hope that everything will ultimately work out. Based on recent events, if the Americans proceed carefully, understanding that this is a complex issue and requires complex decisions," he said.

In turn, Vladimir Putin noted Alexander Lukashenko's contribution to the negotiation process in Ukraine. "I know you're always aware of this. This always concerns you, too. And you, too, are one of those people who strives to end this conflict. We remember your contribution to resolving this conflict," the Russian president stated, adding that he would brief the Belarusian president on the process of resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

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