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China and Singapore seek closer cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative and innovation

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CHONGQING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — China and Singapore agreed on Monday to deepen cooperation in various fields, jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system, and promote regional prosperity and stability.

These agreements were reached during four meetings within the framework of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, which were held in the central city of Chongqing (southwest China) under the joint chairmanship of Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang and Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Gan Kim Yong.

The four meetings included the 21st meeting of the China-Singapore Joint Committee on Bilateral Cooperation, the 26th meeting of the China-Singapore Joint Coordination Council for Suzhou Industrial Park, the 17th meeting of the China-Singapore Joint Coordination Council for Tianjin Eco-City, and the 9th meeting of the China-Singapore Joint Coordination Council for the Implementation of the Chongqing Strategic Connectivity Demonstration Project.

During the meetings, the parties held an in-depth exchange of views on issues of high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and the implementation of bilateral cooperation projects at the national level, as well as on cooperation in such areas as economics, trade, sustainable development, innovation, finance, public health, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

The parties agreed to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, identify more areas of common interest and areas for increased cooperation, utilize political resources to modernize major projects, and develop new productive forces to achieve significant results.

They also committed to defending the multilateral trading system to better promote their own development and regional prosperity and stability.

Before the meeting, Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, met with Gan Kim Yong.

The Vice Premier of the State Council stated that the long-term and stable development of China-Singapore relations is due to the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries and their commitment to the correct political course.

According to Ding Xuexiang, the two sides should continue to strengthen mutual trust, respect each other's core interests, and ensure the sustainable and long-term development of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Singapore.

Gan Kim Yong, in turn, stated that Singapore places great importance on developing relations with China, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and opposes "Taiwan independence." Singapore is ready to strengthen exchanges with China at all levels and promote further progress in bilateral relations, he added.

Following the meetings, Ding Xuexiang and Gan Kim Yong attended the launch ceremony of the Chongqing-Central Asia and Chongqing-Southeast Asia international railway routes as part of the China-Singapore Multimodal Transportation Demonstration Project. –0–

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Agreements that will bring peace to Ukraine closer could be reached in Berlin by the end of the day, according to the head of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.

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Kyiv, December 15 (Xinhua) — By the end of the day, Ukrainian and US delegations in Berlin may reach agreements that will bring peace closer. This statement was made Monday on social media by Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine.

R. Umerov called the negotiations, which have been ongoing for the second day, constructive and noted that the parties were able to achieve “real progress.”

The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council added that the American delegation, led by US President Donald Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff and the White House chief's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is working extremely constructively to help Ukraine find a path to a lasting peace agreement.

Negotiations between the Ukrainian and American delegations began in Berlin on December 14. –0–

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The 19th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee will be held in Beijing from December 22 to 27.

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BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — The 19th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) will be held in Beijing from Dec. 22 to 27.

The corresponding decision was made on Monday at the 56th meeting of the chairman and vice-chairmen of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, chaired by NPC Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji.

According to the proposed agenda for the session, the draft law on childcare services and the draft law on activities and environmental protection in Antarctica will be submitted for consideration for the first time.

In addition, the session will consider draft environmental codes, laws on promoting interethnic cohesion, laws on national development planning, and amendments to the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China.

Legislators will also consider a draft resolution on holding the 4th session of the 14th National People's Congress, a report on eliminating problems identified as a result of the audit of the execution of the central budget and other budget revenues and expenditures for 2024, reports on the powers of individual deputies and on personnel changes. –0–

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The Chinese Ministry of Defense's X social media account will allow more people to learn about China's real army.

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BEIJING, December 15 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Ministry of Defense's new X social media account will allow more people to gain authentic, multifaceted, and comprehensive knowledge of China's armed forces, Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin announced on Monday.

"We will release information in a timely manner, share stories, and respond to public concerns," Jiang Bin said at a press conference.

He assured that the ministry will continuously improve its work, listen carefully to opinions, and conduct sincere dialogue, striving to better fulfill its role as a bridge and link in communication and exchanges between China and foreign countries.

The "China Ministry of Defense" account, launched in X last week, has already gained over 340,000 followers. –0–

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China has imposed retaliatory measures against the former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

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Beijing, December 15 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes the appointment of Shigeru Iwasaki, former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, as a so-called "political adviser" to the Taiwan administration. China has repeatedly made serious representations to Japan in this regard and has taken retaliatory measures against Iwasaki, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Monday.

Noting that the Taiwan issue is at the core of China's interests and represents a red line that must not be crossed, Guo Jiakun said Shigeru Iwasaki is following the wrong path by colluding with separatist forces advocating "Taiwan independence" and committing provocations.

The Chinese diplomat emphasized that Shigeru Iwasaki's actions constitute a serious violation of the one-China principle and the spirit of the Four Sino-Japanese Political Documents, as well as gross interference in China's internal affairs and an encroachment on the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In response to his malicious actions, China, in accordance with the PRC Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, announced in a decree of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs retaliatory measures against Shigeru Iwasaki for his provocations and collusion with separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence," the official spokesperson of the PRC Foreign Ministry added. -0-

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UN Anti-Corruption Conference: AI as a Tool to Combat Economic Crime

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December 15, 2025 International law

The world's largest anti-corruption conference kicked off today in Doha, Qatar, with a call to harness new technologies in the fight against corruption, with a particular focus on its links to organized crime and other types of illegal activities. At the 11th session of the Conference of States Parties UN Convention against Corruption More than 2,500 delegates from 170 countries are participating.

“Preventing and ultimately eradicating corruption is our shared responsibility,” UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said in a video message to the event’s participants.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in turn, emphasized that corruption is not a victimless crime.

"It fuels conflict, perpetuates inequality, and deprives the world of the resources needed to protect people and the planet," he noted. "Every dollar lost to economic crime is a dollar stolen from those striving for a better future."

According to the UN chief, new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can be used both by criminals and help identify and prevent violations.

“However, this requires regulation and accountability,” he stressed.

John Brandolino, Acting Head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), noted that corruption creates "an illicit infrastructure that allows criminal groups to continue operating and profiting with impunity around the world." He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach, with agencies working across sectors and countries. Brandolino called on member states to fully utilize UNODC's anti-corruption initiatives and tools.

The draft resolutions before the participating States address, inter alia, the role of artificial intelligence in preventing and combating corruption, educating children and youth in the spirit of honesty and integrity, increasing the transparency of political party and election campaign financing, and analysing how corruption contributes to other violations, including illegal smuggling of migrants and crimes that damage the environment.

UN Convention against Corruption

The UN Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding international treaty in this area. It entered into force in December 2005. It has 192 states as parties, making it virtually universal.

Under the Convention, countries are obliged to prevent and prosecute corruption, develop international cooperation to combat it, ensure the return of stolen assets, and strengthen technical assistance and information exchange in the public and private sectors.

Thanks to the mechanisms provided by the agreement, 146 countries have updated or adopted anti-corruption laws and policies since 2010. UNODC helps countries implement specific reforms aimed at protecting public resources, increasing transparency, strengthening integrity, and promoting sustainable development.

The Conference of States Parties is the main decision-making forum under the Convention. It meets every two years to support the implementation of commitments and determine the direction of global anti-corruption policy.

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UN chief condemns attack on Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney

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December 15, 2025 Peace and security

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the "despicable" attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate Hanukkah.

“My heart is with the Jewish community around the world on this first day of Hanukkah, the holiday that celebrates the miracle of peace and light conquering darkness,” he wrote.

Two gunmen reportedly opened fire on Hanukkah celebrations on Bondi Beach in Sydney. At least 11 people were killed. Two of the victims were police officers. Authorities are calling the attack a terrorist act. One of the attackers was killed, and the other was detained.

The Secretary-General expressed solidarity with the people and Government of Australia, as well as with the Jewish community in the country and around the world.

He "unequivocally condemned anti-Semitism in all its forms" and said attacks on religious communities and peaceful assemblies undermined fundamental values such as tolerance, peaceful coexistence and human dignity.

When the attack occurred, the Secretary-General was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the World Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations was taking place.

This initiative was created 20 years ago to promote respect and understanding between cultures and religions.

Alliance High Representative Miguel Angel Moratinos said he was "shocked" by the attack.

“I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” he wrote on the X platform.

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The Young House Manager competition identified the best initiatives of young citizens.

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On December 13, 2025, the awards ceremony for the winners of the 3rd All-Russian Children's and Youth Competition "Young House Manager – Creator of a Favorable Living Environment" was held at VDNKh in the congress hall of the Cosmonautics and Aviation pavilion.

The competition aims to identify, mentor, and support talented young citizens who are actively involved in managing their homes, neighborhoods, neighborhoods, and schools.

During the absentee stage of the competition, more than 700 applications were submitted, containing over 110 projects for the creation of an accessible, favorable, comfortable, and safe living environment, from participants from 79 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

The in-person stage, which took place in Moscow from December 11th to 13th, was attended by 230 contestants in the 7-9, 10-13, 14-17, and 18-25 age categories and academic supervisors from 40 regions of the Russian Federation.

The largest delegations came from Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Republic of Tatarstan, and the Chelyabinsk, Tyumen, and Sverdlovsk regions. The most popular categories among contestants in the 7-9 age category were "My District," among those in the 10-13 and 14-17 age categories were "My School," "My Yard," and "My District," and among those in the 18-25 age category were "My Yard" and "Information Technology and Innovation in Urban Management."

On December 11, first-year students Olga Zonova, Daria Monakhova, Olesya Parfimovich, and Yulia Frolova, as part of the Service Learning program, held a quiz and a New Year's workshop for competition participants. The workshop encouraged participants to collaborate on a project to decorate their entryway using scrap materials.

On December 12, project defenses took place at two competition venues: the State University of Management and the Moscow City Economy Complex Management Center. At the State University of Management, competition day events were held for participants aged 7 to 17 and their mentors.

On behalf of the university's leadership, the guests were welcomed by Sergei Chuev, Advisor to the Rector's Office of the State University of Management, Head of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration, and Vladimir Zotov, Advisor to the Mayor of Moscow and Professor of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration at the State University of Management.

During the defense of the contestants' projects, a scientific and practical seminar entitled "The Urban Environment of the Future: A Dream Career Begins with Managing Your City" was held for their mentors and support staff.

The competition's experts included representatives of state and municipal authorities, educational institutions, urban management specialists, and representatives of civil society institutions.

After the defense, volunteer students from among the GUU students organized an introductory tour of the university campus, and for the mentors of the contestants, Olga Kharlamova, director of the GUU scientific library, led a tour of the library's halls and archives.

The competition day concluded for all participants with a tour of the center of festive pre-New Year Moscow.

Based on the results of the tests, the authors of 80 projects became winners and prize-winners of the competition.

On December 13, the awards ceremony was opened by Svetlana Razvorotneva, Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Construction, Housing, and Public Utilities. In her welcoming remarks, the deputy emphasized the importance of engaging young citizens in improvement projects for public buildings, homes, and courtyards: "It won't be long before many of these young people will be professionally involved in housing and public utilities and public welfare. Their energy and creativity will be greatly appreciated by the industry."

Alexander Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Duma's Commission on State Construction and Local Self-Government and Chairman of the Council for Professional Qualifications in Housing and Public Utilities, noted that "what homes and cities should be like for future generations is something the future generation itself must decide."

Boris Khmelnikov, General Director of the Center for Municipal Economics and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Entrepreneurship in Housing and Public Utilities of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, congratulated the competition participants and their mentors.

Irina Milkina, Associate Professor of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration and Head of the Urban Development Project and Training Laboratory, congratulated and awarded the winners and runners-up on behalf of the State University of Management: "This year, we offered the young teams the 'Information Technologies Serving City Residents' category. And they successfully demonstrated that technology and innovation can be useful and facilitate work with big data, which is essential for developing a comfortable urban environment."

The winners and runners-up were also presented with awards by Dmitry Klimov, director of the Geek Chess online chess school for children and adults and partner of the competition; Andrey Maksimov, chairman of the competition's organizing committee and chairman of the Commission on Territorial Development, Urban Environment, and Infrastructure of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation; Yuri Khaikevich, development director of the Union of Small Towns of Russia; Veronika Mezhetskaya, general director of the Guild of Landscape Industry Professionals Association; and Daria Zhadobina, executive director of the competition and assistant professor in the Department of Public and Municipal Administration at the State University of Management.

The competition was included in the list of creative competitions approved by Order No. 639 of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated August 31, 2025 (clause 6.206), allowing winners and prize-winners of the competition to receive additional points when applying to universities.

The winning projects from the in-person stage of the competition have already attracted the attention of an expert jury comprised of representatives from development institutions, urban development organizations, and housing and utilities. The projects will also be recommended to local governments for further implementation in municipalities across the Russian Federation.

We congratulate all the winners and runners-up of the competition and wish them success in their professional development and self-realization!

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Xi Jinping emphasized the strategic importance of work on the ideological and moral education of minors /more details/

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Beijing, December 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the strategic and fundamental importance of ideological and moral education for minors. He also called for joint efforts to create a favorable social environment for the healthy growth of minors.

Xi Jinping, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the relevant statements while giving important instructions on the matter recently.

The Chinese leader called for improving the mechanism of joint education involving schools, families, and society to guide minors in developing high ideals, putting fundamental socialist values into practice, and developing positive moral qualities and behavioral habits.

As the Chinese President noted, it is necessary to cultivate a new generation of comprehensively developed young people with a solid moral foundation, developed intellectual abilities, robust health, aesthetic taste, and work skills, so that they can adequately take up the baton of socialist construction.

Xi Jinping's instructions were conveyed to participants at a working meeting on ideological and moral education of minors, which took place in Beijing on Monday.

Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.

Cai Qi emphasized the importance of strengthening family education, providing children with high-quality cultural products and services, and raising the level of internet literacy among minors.

He also called for accelerating the creation of a system of mental health services for minors, strengthening the protection of minors and preventing juvenile delinquency.

The meeting was chaired by Li Shulei. –0–

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On December 15, 2025, the Central Partnership film company presented its main projects for 2026.

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At the Oktyabr cinema in Moscow, the Central Partnership film company (part of Gazprom-Media Holding) held a large-scale presentation of next year's releases.

In 2025, nine films grossed over a billion rubles at the Russian box office. Central Partnership distributed six of them: "The Wizard of the Emerald City: The Yellow Brick Road," "The Prophet: The Story of Alexander Pushnik," "Batya 2," "Alice in Wonderland," "August," and "Kraken."

New films and sequels of popular franchises

The sequel to the film "Cheburashka" will be released on January 1st. The first installment grossed 6.787 billion rubles, making it the highest-grossing Russian film of all time.

"We're releasing 'Cheburashka' in the face of strong competition, as is usually the case around New Year's. However, we're confident in the project's strength, and we have something others don't—audiences already loved the first film. Cheburashka is a character who brings the whole family together."

Pavel Vereshchagin, Director of Rentals at Central Partnership

This spring, audiences will see the musical comedy "The King of My Love" on the big screen. Shot entirely in India, the project has become one of the most ambitious international Russian films in recent years. The story centers on the noble police officer Ramas, who confronts the criminal Shamar and unexpectedly discovers that they are brothers separated in childhood.

Produced by TNT and My Way Studio with the support of the Cinema Fund. The project's general producers were Tina Kandelaki, Boris Khanchalyan, Sergey Kosinsky, Arkady Vodakhov, Marina Razumova, Vsevolod Zharov, and Lika Blank.

In June, the sequel to one of Russia's most successful franchises, "Kholop 3," will be released. The film focuses on the re-education of a married couple, played by Kristina Asmus and Pavel Priluchny, with Miloš Biković appearing as Peter the Great. According to Pavel Vereshchagin, the film will be the most ambitious and spectacular in the trilogy.

The film "Battle of the Engines," starring Yura Borisov and Ivan Yankovsky, tells the story of automobile racing in the early 20th century. It will hit theaters in October. The story centers on the life of Andrei Nagel, an enthusiast and pioneer of the domestic automobile industry. Despite the skepticism of those around him and fierce competition from foreign manufacturers, he takes on an ambitious project: the development and production of the first Russo-Balt automobiles.

The sci-fi blockbuster "The Ninth Planet" is the story of a simple auto mechanic who suddenly begins to remember strange things: his service on a distant planet, his battles with monsters, and his girlfriend, Polina. Are these memories true? Who altered his memory, and why? The answers lie hidden on "The Ninth Planet." Gazprom-Media Holding is one of the project's producers, with Tina Kandelaki, Sergey Selyanov, and Yefim Lyubinsky serving as producers.

The film "How Ivan Got into a Fairy Tale" will also premiere in 2026. The plot follows a boy named Ivan who finds himself in the world of Russian fairy tales. To return home, he must confront evil spirits, make friends, and accomplish a heroic deed.

Another release is the comedy "Fire Zhora," starring Danila Kozlovsky and Mikhail Galustyan. Kozlovsky's character fires top managers. He intends to get rid of the lead programmer of an IT company, but falls in love with the programmer's sister.

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