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KINSHASA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — More than 500,000 people, including over 100,000 children, have been forced to flee their homes since December 1 due to intense fighting in South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday.

In a statement, UNICEF said it was “deeply alarmed” by the rapid escalation of fighting in South Kivu, which has forced hundreds of thousands of children and families to flee for safety to other parts of the DRC, as well as to neighboring Burundi and Rwanda.

UNICEF called on all parties to the conflict to protect children and comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

The number of displaced people is expected to rise, UNICEF said, noting that hundreds of people, including at least four children, have been killed since December 2 in heavy fighting in South Kivu.

A sudden influx of people fleeing violence was also recorded in neighboring Burundi. Between December 6 and 11, more than 50,000 new arrivals were registered, nearly half of whom were children. This figure is expected to increase as authorities continue to identify asylum seekers, UNICEF reported.

Earlier this week, the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) announced it had captured Uvira, the second-largest city in South Kivu near the border with Burundi, in the latest round of offensive operations in the province.

Analysts and local sources warn that the loss of Uvira could eventually open a corridor into provinces in the southeast of the DRC, including Haute-Katanga, a key economic region, as clashes between M23 militants and DRC government forces have also been reported further south, in the Baraka and Fizi districts. –0–

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Beijing, December 15 (Xinhua) — The final round of the 2nd All-China Russian Language and Culture Competition "Golden Key" was held at the Russian Cultural Center (RCC) in Beijing on December 12, the RCC in Beijing reported.

The strongest finalists, who had passed a rigorous selection process, gathered in the Chinese capital from various Chinese cities, such as Xiamen, Harbin, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Jilin, Tianjin, and others.

The finale was tense and consisted of two stages. The first round was a spontaneous dialogue competition, where participants chose a topic and, in just a few minutes, prepared and performed mini-performances, demonstrating not only linguistic mastery but also wit and acting skills.

Based on the results of this round, half of the contestants qualified for the next round. The second stage of the competition was a quiz on the intricacies of the Russian language, literature, history, and culture.

All finalists performed brilliantly, demonstrating a deep command of the language, excellent resourcefulness, and a genuine passion for the subject. The competition fully demonstrated the high level of preparation of young Russian linguists in China and selected the winners.

The event was organized by Rossotrudnichestvo jointly with the RCC in Beijing.

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BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — China calls for maximum restraint and all possible measures conducive to achieving a ceasefire to ensure an early de-escalation of tensions amid the ongoing border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference Monday.

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"For me, China is the country of the future, a country known for its innovation, economic growth, and long-term planning." This year, Mecedes Pita, Communications Director for the Ecuadorian Foundation for Sustainable Peace, visited China for the first time. Sharing her impressions, she said with emotion, "This trip wasn't just a trip abroad for me, but also the fulfillment of a long-held dream."

When she first arrived in Beijing, she was struck by the incredible energy of this modern metropolis. She said, "The level of social and technological development here is truly impressive." But she was even more impressed by how, while remaining an ultra-modern city, Beijing carefully preserves its deeply rooted traditional culture.

Climbing the Great Wall of China was one of the most memorable moments of the trip for her. "The Great Wall is not only a symbol of China, but also a miracle of human civilization," she noted.

Through conversations with Chinese experts and scholars, her understanding of Chinese modernization deepened. "What struck me most was the long-term strategic planning being undertaken in China." She noted that China's development successes are no accident—they are the result of consistent institutional design implemented over decades. "Here I experienced the power of the 'no sooner said than done' principle: every policy, every project demonstrates continuity and execution. This serves as an important guideline for the modernization of Latin American countries."

In her view, the success of China's modernization is evident not only in its many skyscrapers, but also in the harmonious combination of economic growth and inclusive development that benefits the entire society.

"The fact that over 800 million people in China have been lifted out of poverty is a tremendous victory. This is based on systemic measures in education, employment, and social security, which fully reflect China's people-centered development philosophy."

"Overcoming poverty is an achievable goal. China's experience gives Latin American countries confidence on the path to rapid development," she emphasized.

During a visit to Anji County in Zhejiang Province, she was deeply impressed by the sustainable development of the bamboo industry and tourism. "China's experience with green development showed me that modernization doesn't mean environmental damage, but rather a harmony between economic development and a healthy environment."

"We used to perceive China as a distant Eastern giant, but having come closer to it, we discovered that its development path, governance experience, and cultural wisdom are alive and well. China has opened up new horizons of modernization for us," she noted.

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BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will publish an article on expanding domestic demand as a strategic undertaking on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

The article by Xi Jinping, also the President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the 24th issue of this year's leading journal of the CPC Central Committee, Qiushi. -0-

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On November 23, the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post published an article headlined "China's Winter Sports Boom Drives Domestic Consumption, Relevant Industries." The article argues that, in the context of China's developing ice and snow economy, active public participation and increased government support are driving innovation in equipment, increasing the number of ski resorts in the country, and creating new jobs.

For the past three years, with the onset of winter, Zhou, a woman living in the southern city of Guangzhou, would fly to northern China to ski. The better she got, the more often she upgraded her gear.

The winter sports boom has spread throughout China. It began with the Beijing Winter Olympics and was supported by government policy. Previously, the Zhou family often went on tours of Southeast Asia during the winter holidays, but since 2022, they have been regularly traveling to the country's northern provinces, such as Jilin and Liaoning. The girl's mother said, "While my daughter trains daily with a coach, we relax and have fun nearby. Last year, we spent almost 20,000 yuan in Shenyang, and this year, her biggest dream is to go to the ski resort in the Altay Prefecture of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."

Young people born in the 2000s and 2010s have become the fastest-growing consumer group in China's winter sports market, and they often drive their families' decisions on how to spend their leisure money.

In 2024, China's winter sports market reached RMB 1.05 trillion and is expected to reach RMB 1.56 trillion by 2029. Among Chinese winter sports enthusiasts in 2024, 52.0% were aged 24 to 30, while women accounted for 71.3%. Moreover, 61.5% of respondents purchased their own equipment, stimulating the growth of supply chains for both domestic ski equipment (suits, goggles) and snow and ice-making equipment, essential for the development of the winter sports industry.

Growing winter sports-related consumer chains across China provide a seasonal source of income for many young people.

Every winter, Chen Xiaoyu, a sports science graduate, works part-time as a ski instructor, earning between 1,000 and 1,200 yuan a day. This year, he opened his own ski club, purchased domestic ski suits and goggles in bulk, and hired a team of coaches.

During the 2013-2014 winter season, there were only five indoor ski resorts in China, but by the 2024-2025 season, that number had skyrocketed to 79. As of April of this year, another 16 such facilities were under construction.

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The final of the annual All-China Russian Language and Culture Competition "Golden Key" was recently held at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing (RCC).

This year, 17 of the strongest finalists in the youth category (ages 19-27) took to the main stage after undergoing a rigorous selection process. Talented students from Xiamen, Harbin, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Jilin, Tianjin, and many other Chinese cities flocked to the capital.

The final battle was intense and consisted of two challenges. The first round was a spontaneous dialogue competition, where participants, having drawn a topic, had to prepare and perform mini-performances in just a few minutes, demonstrating not only linguistic mastery but also wit and acting skills. At the end of this round, only half of the contestants were allowed to continue the competition. The second, decisive challenge was a quiz on the intricacies of the Russian language, literature, history, and culture.

The jury faced an incredibly challenging task—all the finalists excelled, demonstrating a profound command of the language, broad erudition, resourcefulness, and genuine passion for the subject. The competition fully demonstrated the high level of preparation of young Russian linguists in China and, of course, selected the winners.

In the “children” category (15-18 years old), the places were distributed as follows:

1st place – Qiu Junkai (Jinan School of Foreign Languages)

2nd place – Pan Haoyu (Jinan School of Foreign Languages)

2nd place – Yu Anna (Manzhouli City Middle School)

3rd place – Zhang Jiayi (Jinan School of Foreign Languages)

3rd place – Lu Yuehan (Changchun School of Foreign Languages)

In the youth category (19-27 years old):

1st place – Sui Yuan (Beijing Language and Culture University)

2nd place – Zhao Rong (Xiamen University)

2nd place – Sun Keyan (Dongbei Normal University)

3rd place – Chen Shiyu (Beijing Foreign Studies University)

3rd place – Cong Xiangyi (Jiangsu Maritime University)

In the "Adults" category (28-39 years):

1st place – Peng Qiushi

2nd place – Zhang Mingzi

2nd place – Chen Xinheng

3rd place – Zhang Changwei

3rd place – Ren Jiangan

3rd place – Qin Yue

The organizers and jury congratulate all participants and their mentors on their brilliant performance at the competition and wish them continued enthusiasm in immersing themselves in the boundless world of Russian language and culture.

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