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Kyiv, December 21 (Xinhua) — The United States has proposed a meeting of national security advisers from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this, Interfax-Ukraine reported Saturday evening.

According to him, the American proposal was conveyed to him by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, who is participating in the latest round of peace plan negotiations with the United States in Miami.

V. Zelensky expressed doubt that the meeting of advisers would yield any new results, but added that, thanks to a similar meeting in Turkey, captured military personnel and civilians were returned, so negotiations were worth pursuing.

On Thursday, it was announced that a Ukrainian delegation had departed for Miami to continue working with the United States and Europe on a draft agreement to end the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. –0–

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JOHANNESBURG, December 21 (Xinhua) — At least nine people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a shooting in the village of Bekkersdal near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, police said on Sunday.

According to a police statement, the incident occurred shortly before 1:00 a.m. Sunday local time.

"Approximately 12 unknown suspects in a white van and a silver sedan reportedly opened fire indiscriminately on bar patrons and continued to fire indiscriminately as they left the scene," the statement said.

According to Gauteng Acting Police Commissioner Fred Kekana, an investigation into the incident has been launched.

The motive for the shooting is unknown, police said. –0–

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TOKYO, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday that possessing nuclear weapons "will never benefit Japan."

The statement came in response to controversial comments by a senior Japanese official about Japan having nuclear weapons.

"If Japan acquires nuclear weapons, we will have to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the International Atomic Energy Agency," Shigeru Ishiba said live on television, noting that in that case, "Japan's nuclear policy aimed at meeting its energy needs will become unviable."

"This will never benefit Japan," Shigeru Ishiba said.

On Thursday, the Kyodo News Agency reported that a senior official involved in security policy development in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration told the media about the need to possess nuclear weapons, sparking sharp criticism within the country.

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Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, December 21, Xinhua — Military intervention in Venezuela would be a "humanitarian catastrophe" for the region and set a dangerous precedent for the entire world. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated this Saturday, speaking at the 67th Summit of Heads of State of the Mercosur (Mercosur) and Associated Countries.

"Latin America is shocked by the military presence of an extra-regional power," said L.I. Lula da Silva, emphasizing that "building a prosperous and peaceful South America is the only doctrine that suits us."

"The boundaries of international law are being tested. Military intervention in Venezuela would be a humanitarian disaster for the entire hemisphere and a dangerous precedent for the world," he noted.

The Brazilian president also said that in a recent phone call with US President Donald Trump, he told him that negotiations were a more effective and less costly path than military confrontation.

The Trump administration has imposed a blockade on oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela and declared the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a “foreign terrorist organization.”

Several Latin American countries and regional organizations condemned the US actions and called for dialogue. They also called on the UN and the international community to take action.

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CARACAS, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — The Venezuelan government on Saturday condemned the "hijacking and theft" of another private vessel carrying Venezuelan oil and the forced kidnapping of its crew by U.S. forces in international waters.

Venezuelan authorities described the incident as an act of piracy that seriously violated international law and undermined the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation and maritime commerce.

According to the official statement, these actions violated international legal instruments protecting maritime safety, as well as the fundamental norms enshrined in the UN Charter and other multilateral conventions.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Saturday that American forces seized the vessel off the coast of Venezuela earlier in the day.

This is the second time in recent weeks that the US has seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, amid a massive buildup of American military presence in the region.

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JOHANNESBURG, December 21 (Xinhua) — At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a shooting in a village near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, police said on Sunday.

“Some of the victims were shot randomly on the streets by unknown gunmen,” local media reported, citing a police statement. –0–

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SHANGHAI, December 21 (Xinhua) — A retail store under the national brand "Made in Russia" opened in Shanghai on Saturday. The store was opened by Shanghai Pinyinong Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., a regional partner of the Russian national pavilion, with the support of the Russian Export Center (REC, VEB Group, Russia).

"The Russian National Pavilion program is steadily expanding. While initially the focus was on food products, this year we've also begun offering industrial products and services from Russian companies. This provides an opportunity to showcase Russia's modern image to our Chinese partners – from traditional food products to cutting-edge technologies," said Alexey Solodov, Vice President of the Russian Export Center, at the opening ceremony.

He noted that the new store selling Russian goods is the third in Shanghai. Currently, there are over 120 retail outlets selling products under the "Made in Russia" brand in China, including stores and dedicated shelves in existing retail outlets.

In the tasting area, guests appreciated the quality of Russian chocolate, candies, confectionery, honey, flour, vegetable oil, mineral water, juices, beer, and vodka. They also had access to samples of the best Russian cosmetics and household cleaning products.

The event's extensive cultural program included a dance show and a demonstration of the achievements of Russian architecture, painting, and literature.

During the closed portion of the event, Russian business representatives held individual B2B meetings with potential partners from China.

Let us recall that in August of this year, the Russian Export Center launched two retail stores in Shanghai under the “Made in Russia” brand.

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HOHHOT, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — The 22nd China-Russia-Mongolia International Ice and Snow Festival opened with a grand opening at the Ice Splendor Theme Park in Manzhouli City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Saturday evening.

The current festival, jointly organized by the People's Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Government of the Zabaikalsky Krai of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the Eastern Aimag of Mongolia, is a signature provincial and ministerial event in the field of winter tourism. It includes a series of events covering cultural exchanges, winter sports, tourism and trade, and more, and will run until early January 2026.

As the main venue for this year's Ice and Snow Festival, the 128,000-square-meter "Icy Splendor" theme park is divided into six distinct sections, each featuring ice and snow sculptures and interactive activities that panoramically recreate the development and changes of Manzhouli, from its border station to its international port. The park features not only entertainment facilities, such as ice and snow slides and snow sleighs, but also commercial areas.

The festival will include cultural and artistic exchanges involving representatives of the three countries, a beauty contest, a meeting of intangible cultural heritage masters from the three countries, a tasting of Russian cuisine, a trade fair, and a New Year's celebration in Manzhouli with the participation of a thousand representatives of the three countries.

In particular, more than 40 enterprises from China, Russia, and Mongolia are expected to participate in the cultural and tourism goods fair. An online New Year's goods festival will also be launched, designed to further stimulate interest in winter consumption through short videos and e-commerce platforms.

The planned events will fully integrate the cultural elements of China, Russia, and Mongolia. The construction of a magnificent snow and ice theme park, the hosting of remarkable cultural and artistic performances, and thematic events brimming with exotic flavor will enhance the city of Manzhouli's appeal to Chinese and international tourists.

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BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — China's animation box office revenue has surpassed 25 billion yuan (about 3.54 billion U.S. dollars) this year, making 2025 the most profitable year for animation in the country's film history, according to data from online ticketing platforms.

Among this year's animated films, "Ne Zha 2" topped the box office chart, followed by "Zootopia 2" and "Nobody," which ranked second and third, respectively. -0-

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HARBIN, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — Five people were trapped underground after a water burst at a coal mine early Sunday morning in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, local authorities said.

The tragedy occurred at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday at the Datongou coal mine of the Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Company in Jixi City, the Propaganda Department of the CPC Municipal Committee said.

Local authorities have established a joint rescue headquarters. Intensive search and rescue operations are currently underway.

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