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Moscow, December 17 (Xinhua) — The key objective of the Russian Armed Forces next year is to maintain and increase the offensive momentum during the Special Military Operation (SMO). Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced this at an expanded meeting of the Defense Ministry Board on Wednesday.

Speaking about the progress of the SVO in Ukraine, A. Belousov stated: “The key task for next year is to maintain and increase the current momentum of the offensive.”

According to him, the pace of advancement of the "East," "Center," and "West" troop groups has increased by 1.5-2 times compared to 2024. Russia has already achieved a two-fold superiority over the Ukrainian Armed Forces in unmanned aerial vehicles.

"While last year the enemy had the advantage in the combat use of tactical drones, this August marked a turning point. Today, we have achieved a two-fold numerical superiority over the enemy," the Russian minister emphasized.

"The Ministry of Defense's activities are structured around the following key factors… ensuring full readiness for any developments in the medium term. This includes a possible military conflict with NATO in Europe in the next decade," A. Belousov stated.

As he noted, NATO's Joint Armed Forces are rapidly preparing for a confrontation with Russia at the turn of the 2030s. This is reflected in the decisions made at the NATO summit in July of this year, as well as in the doctrinal documents of the United States and other alliance countries.

A. Belousov named improving all three components of Russia's nuclear deterrent forces as an important task. "Next year, we will continue the rearmament of the Strategic Missile Forces with the Yars missile system. We will accept four Tu-160M strategic missile carriers into the Strategic Aviation Forces. We will ensure the incorporation of the strategic missile submarine Prince Pozharsky into the Navy," the Russian Defense Minister stated.

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BRUSSELS, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — The European Commission announced on Wednesday a 1 billion euro (1.17 billion U.S. dollars) allocation for joint defense projects as part of efforts to support innovation and capacity building in collective defense.

According to the statement, the investment is provided within the framework of the European Defence Fund's 2026 work programme and will finance 31 joint research and development projects in priority areas agreed upon by Member States. These projects cover key defence capabilities, future technologies, and defence innovation, while maintaining support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as mid-cap companies.

“We are turning common priorities into common opportunities,” said European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday condemned the Philippines' actions, calling them "a thief cries, stop thief," after Manila orchestrated the illegal entry of ships into Xianbin Reef Lagoon in the South China Sea.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin made the statement in response to the Philippines' false accusations regarding Chinese maritime law enforcement actions against Philippine personnel in the Xianbin Reef area.

"China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and adjacent waters, including Xianbin Reef. This is fully justified both historically and legally," the official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Defense emphasized.

Jiang Bin noted that the Philippines orchestrated and deliberately dispatched a large number of vessels to illegally enter the Xianbin Reef Lagoon. He added that personnel on the Philippine vessels even threatened on-duty Chinese Coast Guard personnel with knives, which constitutes "provocative and inherently disgusting behavior."

"China will continue to take decisive and effective measures in response to all acts of encroachment and provocation," a Chinese defense ministry spokesman said.

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Tokyo, December 17 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was harshly criticized in the Japanese Diet on Tuesday. Her evasive responses on Taiwan drew sharp condemnation from opposition parties and led to unrest at the session.

On December 16, lawmakers heatedly debated Sanae Takaichi's previous erroneous statements about Taiwan. Constitutional Democratic Party lawmaker Hajime Hirota demanded the prime minister clarify whether Taiwan falls under the category of "other countries with close ties to Japan" for the purposes of defining a "situation threatening the existence of Japan."

Sanae Takaichi said the category was "not predetermined" and that "each individual case" should be assessed individually, without providing any further clarification.

Following this, Hajime Hirota asked whether the prime minister would retract her previous misstatements about Taiwan. Although opposition lawmakers shouted from their seats that this was her "last chance," Sanae Takaichi reiterated that "the Japanese government's basic position has not changed," without explaining what that position actually entailed.

Her answers sparked strong protests from opposition parties. Japanese media reported that the meeting was suspended for several minutes, and the live broadcast was cut off three times.

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Xinhua | December 18, 2025

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs will visit Cambodia and Thailand again on December 18 on a shuttle diplomacy mission. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs will visit Cambodia and Thailand again on a shuttle diplomacy mission.

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Tbilisi, December 17 (Xinhua) — The European Union has no objective grounds for suspending visa-free travel with Georgia, Levan Makhashvili, chairman of the country's parliamentary committee on European integration, said on Georgia's Channel One on Wednesday.

According to him, Tbilisi hopes that the European Union will make a pragmatic decision, rather than an emotional one based on disinformation.

"Today, following the new US strategy, the European Union finds itself in a position where another geopolitical mistake could prove very costly. I hope all states will make rational decisions," he emphasized.

L. Makhashvili added that the world has already seen many impragmatic decisions that have cost the European Union dearly. "I hope they won't repeat that," the MP added.

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Moscow, December 17 /Xinhua/ — The Taiwan issue is an exclusively internal matter for China, and its resolution does not allow for interference by any external forces. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an interview with RIA Novosti published on Wednesday.

"The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests and represents a red line and an insurmountable boundary. Taiwan is China's sacred territory, and the Taiwan question is an exclusively internal matter for the PRC. Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, and no external interference is permitted," he emphasized.

As the Chinese diplomat noted, in this year of 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 liberation from Japanese occupation, Japan must sincerely repent for its history of aggression and colonization of Taiwan and its militaristic war crimes, and exercise caution in its words and actions regarding the Taiwan issue. "However, it is shocking that the current Japanese prime minister publicly voiced erroneous signals about the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan issue, crossing a red line," the Chinese ambassador to the Russian Federation noted, declaring that China is compelled to resolutely defend not only its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also the blood and lives shed by the outcome of World War II, international justice, and human conscience.

Zhang Hanhui assured that the Chinese people are filled with a spirit of peace and good-neighborliness, but will not make any concessions on issues of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He recalled that in the four Sino-Japanese political documents, the Japanese government made clear commitments on the Taiwan issue, which are binding under international law and leave no room for ambiguous interpretation. "Regardless of the ruling party or leader, Japan is obligated to abide by them," the diplomat emphasized, adding that China calls on Japan to immediately correct its mistakes.

The ambassador believes that, in the event of further provocations, all countries and peoples advocating for justice have the right to reexamine Japan's historical crimes and bear the responsibility to resolutely prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism. "The international community must exercise high alert and resolutely stop any attempts to revive militarism and revanchism, and jointly safeguard the post-war international order and world peace," Zhang Hanhui urged.

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Beijing, December 17 (Xinhua) — Right-wing forces in Japan are inveterate fabricators of false narratives, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

At a regular press briefing, he was asked to comment on claims by some Japanese that Japan is a “peace-loving” country and that China’s accusations against Japan “do not correspond to the facts.”

"The words and actions of the Japanese side are yet another example of how certain forces in Japan deliberately distort the facts, refuse to correct their mistakes, and attempt to portray themselves as innocent victims in order to gain international sympathy," Guo Jiakun noted. "This is far from the first time that Japanese right-wing forces have fabricated false narratives," he emphasized.

Rightists describe Japan's war of conquest against its Asian neighbors as the "liberation of Asia," portray the horrific massacre in Nanjing as the "Nanjing Incident," the notorious "Unit 731" as an "organization specializing in hygiene research," and the forced recruitment of workers and "comfort women" as their own desire, Guo Jiakun noted.

The Chinese diplomat said the Japanese side should heed the calls and engage in self-reflection rather than make futile attempts to convince other countries to believe its untenable explanations.

“We strongly urge certain forces in Japan to stop spreading false narratives, take an honest look at history, reflect on and correct the mistakes they made, disavow their erroneous statements, fulfill their commitments, and provide responsible explanations to China and the international community,” Guo Jiakun added.

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Moscow, December 17 /Xinhua/ — Chinese-Russian relations will continue to develop rapidly and reach new heights in 2025, according to Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui. In an interview with RIA Novosti published on Wednesday, the diplomat summarized the results of Chinese-Russian cooperation in the past year.

"In the year marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin made reciprocal visits and participated in commemorative events in Russia and China. The two leaders signed a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in the new era, outlined a strategic plan for the development of bilateral relations, jointly reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the results of World War II and the post-war international order, and opened a new chapter in upholding international justice," Zhang Hanhui recalled.

Speaking about practical cooperation between the two countries, the ambassador declared that new progress had been achieved while maintaining stability. "Bilateral trade remains stable overall. From January to November of this year, trade turnover amounted to $203.67 billion, exceeding $200 billion for the third consecutive year," he noted, adding that the trade structure is continuously being optimized, the range of trading entities is expanding, and improvements to the legal system are making fruitful progress.

Zhang Hanhui noted the successful implementation of key joint projects. "The eastern route of the China-Russia gas pipeline is operating at full capacity. Construction of the Far Eastern route for natural gas supplies from Russia to China is progressing steadily. Freight throughput via the Heihe-Blagoveshchensk road crossing and the Tongjiang-Nizhneleninskoye railway crossing has increased significantly. The first Arctic container express route between China and Europe has been successfully launched," he stated.

The Chinese diplomat praised the dynamic development of interregional cooperation. He stated that the continuous unleashing of the potential of regional cooperation imbues the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between China and Russia with new meaning.

Zhang Hanhui highlighted the remarkable achievements of humanitarian cooperation, including the successful conclusion of the China-Russia Years of Culture. "Hundreds of events—from museum exhibitions to film screenings, from theater and performing arts to youth innovation exchanges—enriched the cultural life of our peoples and strengthened their sense of closeness, giving new impetus to strengthening mutual understanding and the centuries-old Chinese-Russian friendship," the Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation stated.

Furthermore, the decision to introduce a trial visa-free regime between the two countries was another step toward mutual understanding and opened up new travel opportunities for the peoples of China and Russia. "I am confident that mutual visits between our citizens will continue to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between our peoples," Zhang Hanhui added.

Summing up bilateral cooperation on the international stage, the diplomat emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS are key platforms for Chinese-Russian strategic interaction, promoting multilateralism, deepening practical cooperation, and consolidating the Global South. "President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative at the SCO summit in Tianjin and received a positive response and support from President Vladimir Putin, which clearly demonstrates the high level and unique nature of Chinese-Russian relations—a comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction in the new era," the ambassador noted.

Zhang Hanhui assured that China consistently advocates for the formation of a multipolar world and the democratization of international relations. "In global affairs, China consistently supports the UN-centric international system and calls for resolving global issues through joint discussions. Starting in the new era, Chinese diplomacy has actively promoted coordination and constructive interaction between major countries," he stated, noting that China is ready to maintain close contacts with Russia, the United States, and other countries on international affairs.

The diplomat also stated that China and Russia are in close communication on resolving the Ukrainian crisis and regularly exchange views on this issue at various levels. He emphasized that China always stands for peace and is actively working towards this end.

The ambassador recalled that the coming year 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between China and Russia. He believes that over the past quarter century, Chinese-Russian relations have withstood the test of international instability, always maintained momentum, and reached an unprecedented high.

"In the new year, the two sides will continue to uphold the spirit of eternal good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation, advance the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era to new heights on a larger scale and a deeper foundation, and make joint contributions to safeguarding world peace and stability, upholding international justice, and promoting the common prosperity of mankind," Zhang Hanhui concluded.

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