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China has responded to the US leader's comments regarding military exercises around Taiwan.

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

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — The ongoing military exercises conducted by the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Zone Combat Command (PLAEC) around Taiwan Island are a strict warning against separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence" through military buildup, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

He made this statement at a regular departmental press conference in response to a corresponding request regarding the American leader’s recent statements regarding the exercises codenamed “Just Mission 2025,” which began on Monday.

Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the relevant military exercises are "necessary actions to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity," Lin Jian emphasized. -0-

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The President of the Republic of Korea will pay a state visit to China /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to China from January 4 to 7, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

At a regular departmental press conference, Lin Jian said that this would be Lee Zhe-meng's first visit to China since taking office as president.

Noting that China and the Republic of Korea are important neighbors and partners, Lin Jian said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the upcoming visit is expected to play a positive role in promoting the further development of bilateral strategic cooperation and partnership. -0-

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The PLA practiced operations to seize key ports during exercises in waters east of Taiwan.

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NANJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Zone Combat Command (PLA ECCC) conducted a drill in the maritime areas east of Taiwan on Tuesday, practicing all-dimensional force transfer, sabotage and subversive activities involving elite troops, capturing and holding key ports, and other elements, the ECCC said.

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry: Dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out of the Ukrainian crisis.

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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — Dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out of the Ukrainian crisis, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

Lin Jian made this statement at a regular departmental press conference in response to a request to comment on the statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who reported on Monday that Ukraine attempted to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region with drones.

"We call on the relevant parties to adhere to the principles of preventing the expansion of the battlefield, preventing the escalation of hostilities, and refraining from adding fuel to the fire by any side, in order to facilitate de-escalation of the situation and create conditions for a political settlement of the crisis," Lin Jian emphasized. -0-

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Salaries and social needs – a list of expenses with the digital ruble has been agreed upon

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What budget payments will be made using the electronic ruble?

The government has published a list of expenses for which transactions can be made using the digital ruble. The list includes the following federal budget expenditures:

Social payments to citizens; salaries of civil servants; financing of construction services; repair work at government facilities.

Starting in 2026, payments to the budget and government agencies can be made in digital rubles. The Ministry of Finance clarified that using the new form of national currency is only possible at the citizen's discretion; authorities will not force Russians to open accounts. Social benefits and wages will continue to be received in the usual format—via bank accounts and MIR cards.

How is the digital ruble being launched in Russia?

An experiment with a digital ruble was launched in Russia in the summer of 2023. This new form of payment was intended to be an alternative to cash and non-cash payments. By 2025, over 9,000 individuals and over 1,000 companies had joined the project, and approximately 100,000 transactions had been conducted using the currency. Large-scale implementation has been repeatedly delayed due to banks' reluctance to lose profits, as well as the lack of technical and legislative readiness.

"In mid-2025, the law on the digital ruble was signed by the president. Large companies will be required to use the new payment method starting in September 2026, while other market participants were granted a deferment until 2028," the expert recalled.

The first budget payments using the digital ruble were made this fall – the federal budget then transferred the salaries of a parliamentarian and several students, as well as payments for government contracts. The project is continuing to expand, and the Central Bank plans to raise public awareness of the new payment method.

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25 years of the Russian National Anthem

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On December 30, 2000, the new National Anthem of the Russian Federation was officially performed for the first time.

A few days earlier, on December 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Constitutional Law "On the National Anthem of the Russian Federation" and approved the music, retaining the work of composer Alexander Alexandrov, composed back in 1939 and approved as the anthem of the USSR in 1944 by Joseph Stalin personally.

"We need an anthem with words"

After the collapse of the USSR, a melody based on M. I. Glinka's "Patriotic Song" performed without words was adopted as the anthem of the Russian Federation.

Athletes have repeatedly noted that the inability to sing their country's anthem negatively impacts morale and patriotism. Their concerns were heard in 2000 at a meeting in the Kremlin with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Vladimirovich drew public attention to this issue and emphasized that the legislative enshrinement of state symbols (anthem, coat of arms, and flag) should be a priority for the state.

As a result, by the end of 2000, Russia had a new anthem with lyrics by Sergei Mikhalkov, which is known to all residents of the country today.

First performance

On December 30, 2000, the country's leading politicians, prominent businessmen, and representatives of the arts gathered at the Grand Kremlin Palace for a gala reception. The meeting included the first official performance of the country's new anthem by opera and pop stars. Vladimir Putin, who delivered the speech, emphasized the importance of the country entering the new millennium with new state symbols.

Russians heard the new anthem on January 1, 2001, after the New Year's address of the President of Russia.

You can hear the Russian National Anthem performed by GUU students on our official platforms: MAH, VKontakte, and Telegram.

Subscribe to the "Our GUU" Telegram channel. Publication date: December 30, 2025.

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The Faculty of Economics and Management prepared a textbook jointly with the Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

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At the end of 2025, the Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (TASU, Republic of Uzbekistan) published a textbook, "Marketing," authored by professors from SPbGASU and TASU.

The authors from SPbGASU are Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Galina Tokunova and Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs Olga Bochkareva, and from TASU are Professor of the Department of Management Dilfuza Berdieva and Associate Professors of the Department of Management Nadira Mamatkulova and Ezoza Khaidarova.

This textbook is designed for students majoring in economics, as well as students enrolled in continuing professional education programs. It aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the marketing management system and the main marketing tools. Structurally, the textbook comprises fifteen thematic chapters that consistently explore key aspects of the subject.

The textbook became part of the educational and methodological work carried out by SPbGASU and TASU under a cooperation agreement concluded in 2006. This activity is aimed at strengthening international ties between two leading educational centers in the field of architecture and construction in Russia and Uzbekistan.

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December 30, 2025 From Moscow to the Seychelles: Our cinema around the world!

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In 2025, Gazprom-Media Holding's films confidently expanded beyond the country's borders and made a name for themselves on the international stage with the support of ROSKINO. The films were presented at dozens of festivals and film markets around the world: from Europe and Asia to Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The projects took part in 23 Russian film festivals in more than 20 countries and also became part of the "Cinema Night" campaign, which united Russia and approximately 40 foreign countries.

In total, 11 films from the Holding company, spanning a wide range of genres—from historical dramas and adventures to family and sci-fi—were featured in ROSKINO's 2025 projects. The films were presented by directors and actors, and approximately 300 meetings with foreign partners were held in major international markets in China, Japan, the UAE, and Kazakhstan.

It's gratifying that Russian cinema continues to conquer the global stage, and that Gazprom-Media Holding's films are finding audiences far beyond the country's borders, opening up new horizons for collaboration and distribution!

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Helping those in need: Blood Donor Day at the Polytechnic University

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A two-day blood drive, "SPbPU Donor Day," was held at the Polytech Tower. The event, organized by the university's Department of Social Programs in collaboration with the City Blood Transfusion Station, collected over 44 liters of donated blood to replenish the city's medical supplies.

Students and university staff who met standard medical requirements for donors participated. As usual, volunteers from the Polytechnic University's student teams played an active role in organizing and supporting the event. They registered participants and provided assistance throughout all stages of the event.

133 people participated in the event, 99 of whom successfully donated blood. This allowed them to collect 44.55 liters of blood, as each donor can donate 450 milliliters. Representatives from all SPbPU institutes participated, demonstrating the high level of social responsibility of the Polytechnic University.

Medical specialists ensured full compliance with blood collection procedures and safety requirements. All interested participants were able to pre-register through the university's website or the official social media page.

SPbPU Blood Donor Day brings together people willing to help others. We see how one act of kindness inspires others, building a community of caring individuals. During the event, you especially feel the kindness around you and realize how many people are willing to take a step toward helping others. Over time, you become involved in the process and begin to see donation as an important and necessary part of life. Not only does it help build a vital blood supply for those in need, but it's also beneficial for the donors themselves in terms of health. And you're left with a warm and pleasant feeling from the act—only positive things, noted Diana Grigorieva, director of the event at the Polytech Tower.

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A digital archaeology course for young scientists from Central Asian countries was held in Xi'an.

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

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — A digital archaeology course for young scholars from Central Asian countries was recently held in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the Zhongxinwang news website reported Monday.

Participants of the 10-day event learned about China's achievements in archaeology and experienced the appeal of archaeological research and discoveries in Shaanxi Province from the perspective of digital archaeology.

The training was jointly organized by the Silk Road Archaeology Cooperation Research Center and the Xi'an Branch of the UNESCO International Center for Space Technology for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST), with the support of the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Northwest University in Xi'an, and HIST.

The course was taught by a team of outstanding specialists from relevant universities, research institutes, and technology companies in China. The theoretical and practical sessions provided by the training helped young scientists from Central Asian countries enhance their digital literacy, improve their innovative thinking, and develop practical skills in data collection, 3D recording, and spatial analysis.

Course participants visited the Museum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Funeral Complex, where they learned about a project to collect digital information on key cultural relics with millimeter accuracy. At the Shaanxi Provincial Archaeological Museum, they participated in interactive activities, learned about digital images of archaeological sites, and learned about mobile laboratories for the protection of cultural monuments.

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