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China strongly opposes the US-published report, which drives a wedge between China and other countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, December 25 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes a report released by the US Department of Defense that distorts China's defense policy, drives a wedge between China and other countries, and seeks to justify the continued military hegemony of the United States, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.

The Chinese diplomat made the statement at a regular press briefing in response to a question about a US report aimed at sowing discord in relations between China and India.

"China views and manages its relations with India from a strategic perspective and a long-term perspective," Lin Jian emphasized. He stated that China is ready to strengthen communication with India, build mutual trust, advance cooperation, appropriately resolve differences, and promote the further development of bilateral ties along a healthy and stable path.

The Sino-Indian border issue is an interstate issue between China and India, Lin Jian stated. The current situation on the border between the two countries is generally stable, and bilateral communication channels are functioning smoothly, he noted, adding that China opposes unfounded and irresponsible statements by the respective country.

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December 25, 2025: "Hogwarts Celebration." New Year's Magic for Charity Funds

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Over 500 children felt like wizards at the RUTUBE New Year's tree show. Charity fund beneficiaries, media class students, and members of the Young Army attended the "New Year at Hogwarts" program. The symphonic show combines live performances of Harry Potter themes with high-tech staging, sets, and special effects.

The Moscow Concert Hall featured music by composer John Williams from famous film adaptations. Students from the media classes combined business with pleasure, filming a report on the event and interviewing the conductor of the Imperial Orchestra. This high-tech symphony orchestra performs music from iconic films, TV series, and video games.

The full recording of the show will be available on RUTUBE on December 30 at 7:00 PM.

The event is part of the Holding's corporate social responsibility programs: PROfnavigator, PRO_Assistance, and PRO_Support.

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A RUDN University student won an internship in the SOLLERS Orbit of Professionals competition.

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Ilya Ivanov, a student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technologies at the RUDN University Engineering Academy, won the all-Russian "SOLLERS Orbit of Professionals" competition. He received a scholarship and a paid internship at a leading automotive company with a flexible schedule during his studies. The internship will be supervised by experienced mentors and experts in the automotive industry. It will provide the student with the opportunity to directly participate in the development and implementation of the company's projects.

The competition, which Ilya won, consisted of several stages: online testing, a practical case study, and an interview. At the in-person finals, attended by 200 of the best engineering students from across Russia, he presented his project to the company's expert committee, which received high praise for its innovation and practical relevance. We spoke with Ilya to learn more about the project that won him the competition and what he expects from his upcoming internship.

How did you prepare for the various stages of the competition—the online testing, the practical case? Share your secret to success.

My preparation was systematic. Before the online test, which covered both general automotive knowledge and technical topics (vehicle electrical equipment, metalworking, strength of materials), I reviewed key subjects from my final years—mechanical engineering technology, machine and mechanism theory, and cutting tools. When solving the practical case, the experience gained during my summer internship at the MAZ Moskvich plant, where I was fortunate to participate in the development of new production automation systems and immerse myself in the specifics of the domestic automotive industry, played a significant role. So there's no secret—it was simply a lot of time spent developing a deep understanding of the subject.

What knowledge did you gain at RUDN University helped you win? Are there any particular teachers you'd like to thank?

The objective of the competition case is to develop a mounting bracket for the ERA-GLONASS emergency call unit for a Sollers ST6 vehicle. This is a complex task: the development must take into account production volume, cost, labor intensity, and other factors affecting the final product. We discuss all these aspects in detail in our classes, so I would like to thank our department's instructors: Pavel Aleksandrovich Davydenko, Dmitry Gennadievich Allenov, and Vladimir Viktorovich Kopylov, for their high-quality and accessible presentation of these specialized subjects.

Which stage of the competition was the most difficult for you and why?

The development stage was the most challenging, as there were countless possible solutions. I chose the path of maximum functionality, emphasizing simplicity and low manufacturing cost, which ultimately led to victory.

What was innovative about your project and its practical significance for the automotive industry?

My project included not only the bracket itself, but also a proposal for organizing production, strength analysis results, cost calculations, and a corporate-style brochure outlining the advantages of the proposed solution.

How did you feel the moment you found out you were the winner? What was the first thing you thought about?

The competition organizers kept the suspense going until the very end. On the way to the awards ceremony, I expected to win a prize, but certainly not first place, because, as it seemed to me then, I hadn't done anything special—I'd simply applied the knowledge I'd gained in class. At the event, I met students from various universities in Moscow and the Moscow region, such as MIPT and Bauman Moscow State Technical University, including both master's and doctoral students. The organizers began presenting the awards: third place—not me, second—not me, first—again, not me. At that moment, I thought, "Oh well, I didn't win—it happens, I'll try next time." But then they announced, "Today, our guest is the person who took first place among all participants in Russia—RUDN University student Ilya Ivanov." At that moment, I was overjoyed and immediately ran onto the stage.

The grand prize is a paid internship at SOLLERS. What are your expectations for this job?

This is a very valuable award. What I'm looking forward to is immersing myself in real production processes. Theory and case studies are one thing, but a live factory with its challenges is a completely different and most valuable experience. I hope to contribute to the development of the domestic auto industry and learn from the best specialists in the industry.

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China's tax data shows accelerated integration of the digital and real economies.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — The integration of the digital economy with the real economy in China maintained its rapid growth momentum this year, as digital industrialization strengthened, investment in industrial digitalization increased, and the driving role of data grew, according to data released Thursday by the General Administration of Taxation.

Data showed that sales revenue in key digital economy sectors grew 10 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of this year, significantly outpacing the overall growth rate of businesses nationwide.

In particular, sales revenue in such industries as the production of intelligent equipment and the production of electronic components and equipment increased by 28.2 percent and 10.9 percent, respectively.

During the reporting period, companies increased their investment in industrial digitalization. According to data, from January to November 2025, spending by manufacturing companies in the country on digital technologies increased by 11.2 percent year-on-year.

Growth was particularly noticeable in equipment manufacturing. Spending on digital technologies in the automotive, general equipment, and computer, communications, and other electronic equipment industries increased by 25.5 percent, 19.7 percent, and 13.3 percent, respectively.

The data showed that during the above-mentioned time period, sales revenue in data-driven industries grew by 6.3 percent compared to the same period last year.

Over the same period, revenue from sales on online platforms, which encompass new forms of business such as online transportation and taxi booking, as well as food delivery, increased by 16.2 percent year-on-year.

According to statistics, revenue from sales of online retail services, including live e-commerce broadcasts, grew by 11.9 percent, while revenue from supply chain management services grew by 24.7 percent. -0-

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The Chinese Ministry of Defense called for joint efforts to curb the resurgence of Japanese militarism.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — China's Defense Ministry on Thursday called on all peace-loving countries and peoples to take joint action to curb the resurgence of militarism by Japanese right-wing forces.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang made the statement in response to a request from reporters to comment on recent statements by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and another high-ranking Japanese official regarding Japan's nuclear weapons.

Furthermore, a recent report from Japan's Ministry of Defense criticized China for its "rapidly rising defense spending" and "growing activities near Japan." It also mentioned Japan's plans to deploy mobile radar equipment to Okinawa by 2026 to monitor Chinese military activity.

Noting that China's defense spending is reasonable, moderate, and its share of GDP is below the world average, Zhang Xiaogang stated that the actions of the Chinese military in the said maritime areas are fully consistent with international law and widespread international practice and do not allow interference or provocation.

"We urge Japan to cease its false statements and cease its targeted military deployment against China. We will take decisive countermeasures against any harassment or provocation," the official representative emphasized.

Zhang Xiaogang also warned of an increasingly visible and dangerous trend of resurgent Japanese militarism as Japan steadily pursues remilitarization and accelerates its military buildup.

According to him, these actions represent a clear challenge to the foundations of international justice, the international order established after World War II, and the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, creating a serious threat to peace and stability in the region and beyond.

"We call on all peace-loving countries and peoples to take action to resolutely curb the resurgence of militarism by Japan's right-wing forces and prevent the world from plunging into chaos or reliving the tragedies of the past," Zhang Xiaogang said. -0-

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Sergei Sobyanin took part in the "Wish Tree" charity event.

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Sergei SobyaninHe took part in the "Wish Tree" charity event. The Mayor of Moscow removed three Christmas tree balls from the Vladimir Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

One of the balloons from 11-year-old Arina from Luhansk. The girl dreams of a wall bar.

"Our sister city, Luhansk, dreams of a wall bar. We'll definitely find one, Arina. We'll deliver it and install it. Get active," said the Moscow Mayor.

Two more balloons with wishes from Muscovites. 12-year-old Bazhena-Lelya would like to receive a smart speaker for New Year's.

"Lelya, you'll get a smart speaker," commented Sergei Sobyanin.

And 14-year-old Dima dreams of meeting a military pilot.

"There are no questions, Dimochka will meet a fine, wonderful military pilot. We'll do our best to ensure it's a military pilot and that he talks about his service. So all his dreams will definitely come true," the Moscow Mayor promised.

All-Russian charity event "Wish Tree"has been held since 2018. Thanks to it, children aged three to 17 who find themselves in difficult life situations can receive a desired New Year's gift.

What charity events are taking place in the city as part of Winter in Moscow?Sergei Sobyanin announced the start of pre-New Year charity events.

Anyone can make their dreams come true. Just go to project website, specify the region, category, and value of the gift. Then, select your wish from the list and send the gift yourself or with the help of the project organizers.

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December 25, 2025: The Battle for Attention: Platforms, TV, and Marketplaces

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"The key challenge will remain the battle for the primary metric—user time. Marketplaces will be involved in this battle, alongside TV channels, online cinemas, and streaming services. Their impact on user time will begin to be felt, which will become a significant factor for the media industry." Daria Pugacheva, Director of the Research Department, Gazprom-Media Holding

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Polytechnic University signed an agreement with Voenmekh

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Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Alexander Shashurin, Rector of the Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEKH" named after D. F. Ustinov, signed a cooperation agreement.

At the meeting, the Rector of Voenmech discussed the university's history, training programs, and partners. In addition to the university rectors, the event was attended by SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov, and Oleg Ipatov, Professor of the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems, Director of the Center for Scientific and Technological Partnership and Targeted Training, and Chief Researcher of the Center for Technological Projects, as well as Voenmech's leadership.

We are sister universities. We always enjoy watching graduates of Voenmech and Polytechnic University working side by side. The concept of our relationship is the synergy between your and our competencies: developing joint programs, submitting equivalent applications to scientific and other competitions. Joint projects are essential. Leading engineering universities must unite," emphasized SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

Following the meeting, a strategic partnership agreement was concluded.

Key areas of cooperation:

Implementation of educational activities; implementation of scientific activities; implementation of cultural, educational, and outreach activities; implementation of sports activities; cooperation in military training; joint participation in consortia and network interactions within the framework of federal projects, strategic academic leadership programs, advanced engineering schools, and initiatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; organization of shared access to university infrastructure.

The main objectives of the implementation of cooperation areas:

Organization of network interaction in the main and additional educational programs of the areas of training of higher and secondary vocational education, taking into account the competence-based approach reflecting the modern requirements of innovative industries; exchange of experience in the organization and methodology of classes, the educational technologies used, including the use of digital and distance learning; development and implementation of joint scientific, scientific-technical and innovative projects in priority areas of science and technology development, corresponding to the strategic programs of technological leadership of the Russian Federation; joint participation in competitive and grant activities, including competitions of regional, Russian and foreign scientific and technological foundations and organizations; implementation of joint children's, youth, cultural, information and media projects aimed at patriotic education of children and young people; exchange of experience in the preparation of sports teams and the holding of open training sessions and master classes; organization of joint access to collective use centers, specialized laboratory, high-tech and measuring equipment.

Voenmekh and Polytechnic University today cemented their strategic partnership. The signed agreement is a bridge between our universities, a conduit for ideas, talent, and innovation. "Today, we must build educational processes that blur the boundaries between disciplines and create a fundamentally new engineering culture. I am confident we will strengthen each other to provide the country with not just specialists, but technology creators," noted Alexander Shashurin, Rector of the D. F. Ustinov Belarusian State Technical University "VOENMEKH."

After signing the agreement, the Voenmech delegation was given a tour of the gallery of distinguished polytechnic scientists. The guests also visited the White Hall and the main library.

Voenmech's leadership also visited the experimental design bureau of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU, "Digital Engineering." There, they learned about the bureau's activities, priority areas for achieving technological sovereignty, and the national project "Unmanned Aircraft Systems."

The delegation then visited the Technopolis Research Building, where they viewed a model of the Polytechnic University campus. They also saw the Supercomputer Center.

At the International Scientific and Educational Center "Additive Technologies," guests were shown the 3D printing section of the workshop, a proprietary robotic system for high-performance (multi-material) WWAM printing, and a unique proprietary robotic system for linear and spot friction stir welding, based on a heavy-duty manipulator. The guests also toured the additive manufacturing post-processing section and the serial production section for gas turbine engine components, including nozzle assemblies and injectors for gas turbine engines. Voenmech management was also briefed on SPbPU's additive laser technologies.

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School – university – enterprise: SPbGASU is a participant in the continuous educational cycle

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Victoria Vinogradova, Vladislav Ruzavin and Alexandra Ivanova

On December 19, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Murino Secondary School No. 8 (Murino, Vsevolozhsk District, Leningrad Region), and the MAVIS Investment and Construction Group signed a trilateral cooperation agreement.

The main goal of this collaboration is to create a model for a continuous educational cycle between school, university, and enterprise, enabling schoolchildren to develop research skills and engineering thinking, receive early career guidance, and see the practical application of their knowledge. The signing ceremony, held at Murinskaya School No. 8, was attended by Victoria Vinogradova, Vice-Rector for Continuing Education at SPbGASU, Alexandra Ivanova, Principal of School No. 8, and Vladislav Ruzavin, Deputy Administrative Director of the ISG "MAVIS."

In her welcoming remarks, Alexandra Ivanova noted: "We are extremely interested in collaborating with SPbGASU. Today, we are preparing future university applicants, and tomorrow, you will be preparing future employees for our main partner company and other companies in the construction industry. The agreement signed today will serve as a starting point for the joint development of new ideas for creating a unified scientific and educational information environment, partnerships in education and science, and the development and implementation of effective forms of cooperation."

Victoria Vinogradova emphasized the importance of the concept of continuous education and the university's collaboration with industry partners in career guidance. "Today marks the launch of a project in which the school, university, and employer are uniting to train successful and in-demand specialists in the construction industry," she said.

"MAVIS has been successfully collaborating with SPbGASU for several years. Currently, a number of employees are studying at the university part-time, and students have the opportunity to complete internships at our facilities," said Vladislav Ruzavin.

After the agreement was signed, representatives of the admissions committee and faculties of SPbGASU addressed the school's teachers, students, and their parents.

Ilya Gladushevsky, the Admissions Committee's responsible secretary, spoke about the university as a whole and the career guidance activities it hosts: "SPbGASU begins working with prospective students as early as their school years. For us, it's not just Unified State Exam results that matter, but a conscious interest in the construction industry. We recognize and support students who want to develop in this field, and we are ready to encourage their aspirations: the best of them will receive additional points for individual achievements upon admission."

Dmitry Ulrikh, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, noted: "The faculty works closely with schools in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, developing career guidance programs, including long-term ones, where students can come to the university, immerse themselves in the educational environment, and work on a project with faculty."

Speaking about the training programs offered by the SPbGASU Faculty of Civil Engineering, Associate Professor Sergei Lanko of the Geotechnical Department emphasized: "Artificial intelligence won't build a building. Every blogger, doctor, and IT professional needs a building built by an engineer."

Denis Nizhegorodtsev, Director of the Digital Competency Educational Center, discussed the implementation of the "Digital Construction Classes" project, outlining its key features: "This is an educational program that provides practical knowledge; it focuses on modern technologies at the intersection of IT, construction, and 3D modeling; and it offers the opportunity to gain a first profession—we have already seen graduates of our project find work as draftsmen immediately after graduating from school."

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Emergency crews in Moscow have been put on 24-hour duty due to inclement weather.

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City services in the capital have been put on high alert due to worsening weather conditions. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"According to weather forecasters, snow, heavy in places, and possible blizzards are expected in the capital region from December 25th to 29th. Precipitation will begin in the coming hours. Winds are expected to increase sharply on Friday, with gusts up to 17 meters per second. Therefore, city services have been placed on high alert. Emergency crews from engineering companies and administrative district prefectures are on duty around the clock," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Municipal services are continuously monitoring the condition of the road network. As precipitation falls, they will conduct continuous mechanized sweeping of roadways, sidewalks, and courtyards, as prescribed, and, if necessary, de-icing. These operations will be repeated as the weather conditions change. Trucks will be on duty to assist truck drivers (primarily on the Moscow Ring Road and in the New Moscow).

Particular attention will be paid to cleaning pedestrian areas, sidewalks, approaches to public transport stops, metro stations and the Moscow Central Circle, railway stations and platforms, transport hubs, social facilities, and consumer markets.

Muscovites are urged to be extremely careful and cautious on sidewalks and roads, avoid parking under trees, and, if possible, postpone driving.

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