An exhibition showcasing China's achievements in the manufacturing industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan period has opened in Beijing.

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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — An exhibition featuring more than 300 sets of exhibits showcasing China's achievements in the domestic manufacturing industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Monday.

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — An exhibition featuring more than 300 sets of exhibits showcasing China's achievements in the domestic manufacturing industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Monday.

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — An exhibition featuring more than 300 sets of exhibits showcasing China's achievements in the domestic manufacturing industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Monday.

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — An exhibition featuring more than 300 sets of exhibits showcasing China's achievements in the domestic manufacturing industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Monday.

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Tangerine Boom: Polytechnic University Brings New Year's Spirit

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On New Year's Eve, a special atmosphere reigned within the walls of SPbPU—the university was immersed in a pre-New Year's fairy tale thanks to the annual "Tangerine Boom" event. For several years now, this event has become a true island of joy for students amidst the stress of their studies.

The festival was initiated by Super-Kultorgs with the support of PROF. The main goal of the event was to give students a dose of New Year's spirit through the familiar aroma of tangerines. And judging by the sparkling eyes and sincere smiles, the idea was a complete success.

The celebration took place at six locations across the university: Main Building; Building 1; Building 3; Building 16; Building 50; and the Hydrotechnical Building.

In one day, students received a whopping 65 kilograms of juicy citrus fruits. Add to that the ton of tangerines the United Student Dormitory Council distributed to campus residents, and the scale of the event is astounding.

What made this day truly magical?

First, the atmosphere. The hallways and corridors were filled with the inimitable scent of tangerines—the very scent that instantly transports you back to childhood, to a decorated Christmas tree and the anticipation of miracles.

Secondly, there was human warmth. The cultural workers didn't just hand out fruit—they interacted with the students, joked, and wished them a happy holiday. These simple moments are what truly create a festive atmosphere.

Third, the element of surprise. For many, receiving a tangerine in the middle of the school day was a pleasant surprise, allowing them to momentarily forget about deadlines and exams.

The "Tangerine Boom" reminded everyone that student life isn't just about notes and lab work. It's also about those moments when one small act can unite hundreds of people in anticipation of a miracle.

Such events create a sense of community among students, help relieve emotional stress during exam periods, foster warm memories of their student years, and strengthen the traditions of university life.

And while tangerines may be just a fruit, in the context of the "Tangerine Boom" they become a symbol of the New Year's magic we create ourselves. This means the tradition will certainly continue at the Polytechnic University next year.

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The Rector of SPbGASU wishes a Happy New Year

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Dear colleagues, dear friends! I wish you a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

May 2026 live up to all your expectations and be truly happy.

Let it be filled with a lot of light, like the lights on a Christmas tree, a lot of warmth among family and friends, and a lot of joy, so that you can greet every morning with a positive mood.

I wish you and your loved ones a home filled with comfort and understanding, talents that receive the recognition they deserve, creative ideas that find a response, and work that brings not only results but also true joy.

Be healthy and happy!

Rector of St. Petersburg State University of Civil Engineering E. I. Rybnov

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China's state-owned enterprises showed stable performance in January-November this year.

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BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and state-owned holding companies (SOEs) posted generally stable performance in the first 11 months of 2025, with gross revenue up slightly and profits down modestly compared with the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday.

The combined operating income of these enterprises for the January-November period reached 75.63 trillion yuan (about $10.8 trillion), up 1 percent year-on-year.

Their total profit during this period was nearly 3.72 trillion yuan, down 3.1 percent year-on-year.

Meanwhile, taxes and fees payable by these enterprises rose 0.2 percent year-on-year to nearly 5.28 trillion yuan. -0-

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North Korea's Supreme Leader Inspects Major Arms Factory

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Pyongyang, December 30 (Xinhua) — North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited a major defense industry facility on Sunday to inspect its weapons and military equipment production, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday.

It is noted that Kim Jong-un was informed about the production of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), which will be equipped with the main units of the Korean People's Army (KPA).

This MLRS will become the leading strike weapon of the DPRK army and will completely change the composition of the artillery forces, the country's leader stated.

He also called for further expansion of this year's achievements and for even greater progress in strengthening defense capabilities in 2026. –0–

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The Serbian President inspected the construction of the Danube Corridor highway, which is being carried out by a Chinese company.

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Golubac, Serbia, December 30, Xinhua — Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić inspected the construction of the Danube Corridor high-speed highway in the east of the country on Monday. He said the project is progressing well and is scheduled for completion in 2026.

The road being built by a Chinese company will significantly improve transport links along the Danube and support the economic development of eastern Serbia, the president noted, expressing satisfaction with the quality of construction and confidence in Chinese workers.

Calling the project a "great boost" for the region, A. Vučić said the new highway will help attract investment, promote tourism, and increase the attractiveness of this less-developed region. "This is a strong incentive for people to return. Quite a few people are already returning," he noted.

“I want to thank our Chinese friends for their sincere friendship, because with their enormous support, we are building and improving Serbia,” the head of state said.

Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming said the project has a far-reaching impact on Serbia's development. According to the diplomat, it has become "a crystallization of the wisdom of the peoples and companies of both countries."

The 68-kilometer "Danube Corridor" connects the Braničevo District in eastern Serbia with Belgrade and the E75 international highway. A 31.85-kilometer section of the route opened to traffic in February 2025, with work on the remaining sections ongoing.

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China's newest giant panda conservation base has opened to the public.

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CHENGDU, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — A new giant panda conservation base designed to promote breeding, research and international communication opened to the public on a trial basis in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday.

The Mianyang base, covering approximately 120 hectares, is the fifth project of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center. On its first day of opening, nearly 6,300 tourists visited, according to the base's administration.

The base opened in early November of this year and is now home to 20 giant pandas, ranging in age from juveniles to elderly individuals. These 20 giant pandas have already successfully completed the adaptation period, and their health is considered good, according to the base's administration.

The base, with its lush landscape of valleys surrounded by mountains, mimics a wild habitat, and artificial structures for housing giant pandas have been built within its grounds. A total of 54 enclosures are designed for various uses, including breeding, raising cubs, exhibiting adult specimens, and disease control.

The base also uses smart technologies such as intelligent safety warning systems, temperature and humidity control, and a light disinfection system to boost immunity.

Known as the birthplace of the giant panda, Sichuan Province boasts the world's largest panda population. More than 70 percent of China's wild giant pandas live in the province, and Mianyang has the highest number of wild pandas among all Chinese prefectural-level cities.

The conservation of giant pandas exemplifies China's efforts to promote ecological civilization. Thanks to their ongoing protection efforts, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upgraded the species' status from "endangered" to "vulnerable" in 2016. Currently, approximately 1,900 giant pandas live in the wild in China. -0-

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China successfully launched the Tianhui-4 satellite.

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JIUQUAN, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — China successfully launched a new satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Tuesday.

The Tianhui-7 satellite was launched at 12:12 PM Beijing Time aboard a Long March-4B launch vehicle. The satellite successfully entered its designated orbit.

The Tianhui-7 satellite is mainly designed for mapping geological information, land resource census, and conducting scientific experiments and research.

The current flight mission was the 622nd for the Long March series launch vehicles. -0-

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Since the beginning of 2025, more than 700 thousand passengers have passed through the Hunchun checkpoint on the Chinese-Russian border.

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Changchun, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — As of Dec. 29, the passenger flow in both directions through the Hunchun checkpoint on the China-Russia border in Northeast China's Jilin Province exceeded 700,000 people, hitting a new all-time high, according to the local border control agency.

Over the same period, the volume of goods imported and exported through the Hunchun checkpoint increased by 38.1 percent year-on-year, while the number of vehicles crossing the border increased by 28.4 percent.

As the only land border crossing on the Chinese-Russian border in Jilin Province, the Hunchun checkpoint is connected to Vladivostok, Zarubino, Posyet, and other Russian towns by direct transport. Since the introduction of a mutual visa-free regime between China and Russia, there has been a significant increase in passenger traffic through this checkpoint.

"With a strong focus on policy implementation and service improvement, we are dynamically monitoring changes in passenger traffic, continuously optimizing the inspection process, and making every effort to ensure smooth customs clearance for passengers, so as to provide reliable support for cross-border tourism and trade and economic cooperation between China and Russia," the Hunchun Border Control Service stated. -0-

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Financial news: 12/29/2025, 11:45 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the RU000A106TV7 (VimpelK3R4) security were changed.

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December 29, 2025, 11:45 AM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC), on December 29, 2025, 11:45 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 90.69) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 986.65 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 18.75%) for security RU000A106TV7 (VimpelK3R4) were changed.

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