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Washington, December 12 (Xinhua) — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire effective Friday evening, US President Donald Trump announced Friday.

“This morning I had a very good conversation with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand and Prime Minister Khun Manet of Cambodia regarding the very unfortunate resumption of their long war,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social, adding that both countries are ready for peace and continued trade with the United States.

According to the American leader, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to return to the original peace agreement concluded in his presence earlier this year with the assistance of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia flared up again on the afternoon of December 7. Both sides accused each other of initiating the attack and reported casualties.

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Tbilisi, December 12 /Xinhua/ — In the first 11 months of 2025, passenger traffic at Georgian airports reached a record high of 7.8 million, a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development reported on Friday.

The number of scheduled flights during the reporting period totaled 26,855, and charter flights 8,250, bringing the total to 35,105. This figure also exceeded last year's result of 29,871 and set a record for the industry.

Among the country's international airports, Tbilisi recorded the largest passenger flow, handling 4.98 million passengers, 13 percent more than the previous year. –0–

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JOHANNESBURG, December 12 (Xinhua) — At least two people were killed and several others were trapped under rubble after a multi-story building under construction on the grounds of a temple in the South African city of Durban collapsed on Friday, local authorities said.

Authorities have not yet released the exact number of people still trapped under the rubble, but eight victims received medical attention and were taken to nearby hospitals.

"It has now been confirmed that two people have sadly died under the rubble, and three more people are believed to be alive but remain under the rubble," said Kelsey-Jay Myrick, a spokesperson for local rescue service IPSS Medical Rescue.

Five people were rescued from one side of the building without serious injuries, the spokeswoman added, noting that rescuers were continuing to search for those still trapped under the rubble.

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Washington, December 12 (Xinhua) — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire effective Friday evening, US President Donald Trump announced Friday.

“This morning I had a very good conversation with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand and Prime Minister Khun Manet of Cambodia regarding the very unfortunate resumption of their long war,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social, adding that both countries are ready for peace and continued trade with the United States. –0–

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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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