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Wuhan, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — From the soul-stirring works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to the popular works of Xian Xinghai, from the profound collaboration between Chinese and Soviet musicians in the 1950s to the joint performances of orchestras from the two countries at the international level in the new era… An exhibition titled "Great Friendship. Russia-China: Crossroads of Musical Cultures" opened at the Hubei Provincial Museum in central China on Wednesday.

The exhibition, jointly organized by the Hubei Provincial Museum and the Russian National Museum of Music (RNMM), systematizes the centuries-old history of cultural exchanges in the musical sphere between the two countries, starting from the 17th century, which has become an interpretation of the profound legacy of cultural exchanges and mutual enrichment, as well as an illustration of the enduring friendship between the two countries.

"Russian and Chinese musical cultures are connected by thousands of threads," said Mikhail Bryzgalov, CEO of the Russian National Musical Association (RNMM).

According to him, this exhibition presents approximately 100 valuable manuscripts, books and sheet music, posters and old photographs, presenting the full context of Russian and Chinese musical culture from its inception to its active development and deep integration in all directions.

Musicians from Russia and China have made outstanding contributions to the development and integration of music, as well as musical exchanges between the two countries. Many famous Russian musicians have their names translated into Chinese and enjoy immense popularity among Chinese audiences, noted M. Bryzgalov in his speech after the opening ceremony, adding that many Russians are also familiar with Chinese musicians and composers.

In P. Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker," first performed in 1892, there is a Chinese dance called "Tea." He diversified Chinese dance with a combination of high and low registers of the flute and bassoon, demonstrating a lively and vibrant oriental aesthetic, as M. Bryzgalov cited as an example.

The Russian curator said he frequently approaches the Chinese Embassy in Russia and the Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow to help invite Chinese musicians to his museum for performances and exchanges. He says he sees great interest among Russians every time a performance poster is published.

Founded in 1912, the Russian National Music Museum is one of the oldest and largest music museums in the world. The museum's general director also presented the museum's collection of over 250 Chinese musical instruments. In particular, he expressed his deep understanding and love for Chinese musical instruments such as the pipa, guzheng, erhu, bamboo flute, and drum.

Over the past two years, more than 170 exchange events have been held within the framework of the China-Russia Years of Culture, which is a clear indication of the deep friendship between the two countries.

"The theme of this exhibition is 'Great Friendship,' which refers not only to the friendship between the two countries, but also to the friendship between the two museums," said Zhang Xiaoyun, curator of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

In recent years, close cooperation has been established between music museums in China and Russia. The Hubei Provincial Museum and Russian cultural and exhibition institutions collaborate closely on musical relics and cultural exchanges.

This exhibition is a concentrated demonstration of the achievements of Chinese-Russian cultural and musical exchanges, as well as an important opportunity for the cultural and exhibition institutions of the two countries to inherit civilization and strengthen friendship, Zhang Xiaoyun emphasized. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China has always opposed unilateral tariff increases in all forms and calls on Mexico to correct its wrong practices of unilateralism and protectionism as soon as possible, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said Thursday.

He made this statement in response to journalists' requests for comment on the Mexican Congress's approval of a proposal to increase tariffs on partners with whom Mexico does not have free trade agreements. The new tariffs will take effect on January 1, 2026.

“We have taken note of the relevant media reports and will closely monitor the implementation of the Mexican side’s measures and assess their impact,” the representative noted.

If implemented, these measures would significantly harm the interests of the relevant trading partners, including China, although the approved proposal included some adjustments from the September version, such as a certain degree of reduction in the proposed tariff rate for some auto parts, light industry products, and clothing and textiles, the official said.

To protect the interests of relevant industries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce launched an investigation in late September, in accordance with the law, into Mexico's restrictive measures, which create trade and investment barriers against China. The investigation is currently ongoing.

The Chinese representative noted that China welcomes the willingness of interested countries to resolve trade and economic differences through trade and economic agreements. At the same time, any agreements should not be concluded at the expense of global trade development and China's legitimate interests.

"China hopes that Mexico will pay close attention to this issue and act prudently," said a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

He further noted that China pays special attention to Chinese-Mexican trade and economic relations and actively promotes the healthy and stable development of bilateral cooperation in the trade and investment areas.

Faced with the changing and turbulent international situation amid increasing trade protectionism, China expects Mexico to accommodate China, intensify communication and dialogue with China in the trade and economic field, properly manage differences, and deepen practical cooperation in order to jointly maintain the overall situation of bilateral trade and economic relations, the Chinese representative concluded. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — While dialogue between China and the European Union (EU) on trade defense measures continues, the EU's isolated consultations with individual Chinese enterprises risk harming mutual trust and the effectiveness of overall progress, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday.

He Yadong said the two sides held a dialogue on trade protection measures earlier this week and that consultations would continue next week.

China welcomes the EU's decision to resume consultations on price commitments and commends its return to the path of resolving differences through dialogue, he said.

He Yadong emphasized that the China Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, acting on behalf of various Chinese enterprises, proposed a solution that reflects the collective position of the industry.

Several rounds of consultations have been held between China and the EU on this issue, which have produced certain results, he added.

China hopes that the EU will faithfully implement the key agreements reached during the China-EU leaders' meeting, strictly adhere to the principle of non-discrimination, and, building on previous efforts, strive to quickly resolve frictions through dialogue and consultation, He Yadong said.

He stressed that this would contribute to the creation of an open and stable market environment conducive to industrial development in both China and Europe. -0-

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Evandro Menezes de Carvalho, Professor of International Law at the Fluminense Federal University (Brazil):

The Global Governance Initiative, as a systemic public good proposed by China, forms a holistic framework aimed at revitalizing and renewing the post-1945 international order.

The Global Governance Initiative was launched on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN and has a particularly symbolic significance. It stems from a broad consensus that the international situation is undergoing profound transformations and upheavals. The initiative aims to revive international agreements and protect the fundamental principles and values of the international system, which form the foundation of global civilization and promote the peaceful development of all countries.

The significant underrepresentation of countries from the Global South remains a persistent problem in existing international mechanisms. The Global Governance Initiative supports these countries' efforts to increase their representation and voice in the international governance system. This reflects the shared aspirations of countries from the Global South and calls for a reform of the international order in line with the demands of the new era.

Arnaud Bertrand, French entrepreneur:

In my view, the systemic problem with the global governance architecture is that some countries proclaim themselves “rule keepers” while systematically and repeatedly violating them.

The overwhelming majority of countries expect an order based on equality for all. The Global Governance Initiative strives to build a stable and predictable international order. Within this framework, countries can independently pursue trade, development, and cooperation without fear of conflict or risk simply because their political choices differ from the Western model.

Veronica Sarasvati, Director of the Indonesia-China Partnership Research Center:

One of the key concepts of the Global Governance Initiative is a commitment to multilateralism, the goal of which is to build and strengthen a participatory, equitable, and sustainable system of global governance. This system should be based on rules and norms created by all participants based on the principle of "co-negotiation, co-construction, and co-ownership."

This concept is a response to global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, economic downturns, financial crises, terrorism and the digital divide between North and South, which cannot be resolved by one country alone.

Its essence lies in the transition from a zero-sum game to inclusive co-governance, the ultimate goal of which is to achieve peace, stability and shared prosperity.

Busani Ngcaweni, Rector of the National School of Public Administration (South Africa):

The Global Governance Initiative is a practice-oriented initiative aimed at building a more equitable world order as a foundation for peace and development.

China has significantly increased its renewable energy production capacity and opened up opportunities for collaborative research in artificial intelligence. As it seeks to improve global governance, these Chinese practices clearly reflect its "action-oriented" approach.

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China's foreign trade has shown steady growth and strong vitality this year despite a complex and harsh external environment, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

From January to November, China's total export and import volume reached 41.21 trillion yuan (about 5.83 billion US dollars), an increase of 3.6 percent compared with the same period in 2024.

"China's foreign trade will overcome all difficulties and continue to provide sustainable support for the development of the global economy and trade," a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said at a press conference.

He further noted that the Ministry of Commerce is ready to coordinate local authorities and interested agencies to implement policy measures to stabilize foreign trade and promote market diversification.

Efforts will be made to promote the balanced development of imports and exports and support new trade models such as cross-border e-commerce and overseas warehousing, he concluded. -0-

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Beijing, December 11 (Xinhua) — The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 10 to 11. At the conference, Chinese leaders outlined priority areas for economic work through 2026.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the meeting.

In his speech, Xi Jinping summarized the country's economic performance for 2025, analyzed the current economic situation, and outlined an economic plan for the coming year.

The meeting noted that 2025 is an extremely unusual year, and the main goals of economic and social development will be successfully achieved. -0-

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Jordan from December 12 to 16 at the invitation of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al Safadi, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Thursday.

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