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China opposes Mexico's sharp increase in import tariffs and calls for the elimination of protectionist measures, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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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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The EU's separate consultations with Chinese companies threaten mutual trust, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

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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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"Extraordinary 2025": International experts on China's global governance initiative

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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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China's foreign trade has demonstrated strong resilience, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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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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The Central Conference on Economic Work was held in Beijing.

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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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Wang Yi will visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan

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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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"The Mountains Are Calling!" Rosneft's winter route through the Southern Urals

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Rosneft, together with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the Republic of Bashkortostan, presented a winter automobile route "The mountains are calling!".

The route presentation took place in Ufa at a Bashneft gas station (part of Rosneft). Company representatives, professional skiers, and tourism and hospitality industry experts described the locations and the route's program, which seamlessly combines active winter sports, family fun, and visits to protected areas.

Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism and is committed to creating comfortable conditions for motorists. Developing roadside services and improving customer service are among the Company's priorities.

The route, approximately 500 kilometers long, runs from Ufa to the slopes of the Southern Urals. Along the way, 16 Bashneft gas stations are conveniently located. At these stations, drivers can fill up with guaranteed-quality fuel, relax in a comfortable café, or purchase essential travel supplies, including locally produced ones.

The first point of attraction is Mount Malinovaya, its peaks and snow-covered slopes attract snowboarders and skiers. The location is popular year-round – the mountain is considered one of the most accessible "thousanders" (thousanders), and there are marked hiking routes.

Not far from Beloretsk, the next stop on the route is the Mratkino Ski Resort. A modern artificial snowmaking system provides skiing conditions from November to mid-April. The resort offers trails of varying difficulty levels, suitable for both beginner skiers and snowboarders, as well as experienced athletes. The resort's infrastructure offers ample opportunities for family recreation.

Continue your active holiday at the Abzakovo ski resort, renowned for its well-developed modern infrastructure. The resort boasts 18 kilometers of trails. The slopes offer picturesque panoramic views of the Ural Mountains. The ski season here also begins in November and lasts until May.

The mountain lake of Yakty-Kul is the next stop on the route. The Bannoe ski resort is located on its shoreline. The resort offers guests nine well-equipped slopes with a total length of approximately 10 kilometers. A high-speed gondola lift operates on the slope for a comfortable ascent to the Yamankaya Ridge.

Along the route, tourists can visit another landmark: the Kuzhanovskiye Larches, a botanical natural monument of regional significance. The youngest of the larches is 65 years old, while the oldest is approximately 160. The larches have an unusual, dense, oval crown and stand out against the surrounding mixed forests.

You can conclude your trip with a tour of the multi-breed kennel "White Healer." Dog handlers will share the secrets of dog breeding, and guests will have the opportunity to play with the puppies.

The "Mountains Are Calling!" auto route is the fourth tourism project developed by Rosneft jointly with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the Republic of Bashkortostan. In 2024, the interregional route "Power of Nature" was launched as part of the "Horizons of Russia" project, and this year, the "Pavlovskaya Krugosvetka" and "Kama Necklace" routes were launched.

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Rosneft actively supports the development of domestic tourism and is developing its own digital platform. Horizons of Russia: Come with Us, which offers not only ready-made routes but also allows users to plan their own trips based on Rosneft's road infrastructure. Since 2023, the Company, together with its partners, has already offered over 50 routes spanning 24 regions of the country.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 11, 2025

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On December 11, 2025, the animated series "Shushumagia" from YARKO will be shown in China.

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The project will be released on December 15 on Mango TV, one of China's leading streaming platforms.

"Our animated content will continue to strengthen its position in the international market, promote cultural exchange with Asian countries, and engage with international viewers, for whom family-friendly content, coupled with values of friendship, care, love, and respect for one another, is as important and inviolable a foundation of society as it is in Russia. This successful experience allows us to develop a further promotion strategy on other international platforms."

Olga Golubkova, Commercial Director of YARKO

"Shushumagia" is a fantasy series about girls vacationing at an eco-camp by the sea. One day, they discover a portal to the Magic Forest. There, they meet the Guardian, gain magical powers, and become caretakers of the extraordinary shushu creatures.

In November, Mango TV premiered another YARKO animation project, "MATCH Team." For Gazprom-Media Holding, systematic development of its international operations is one of its strategic objectives.

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The Supervisory Board of the Polytechnic University supported the candidacy of Andrey Rudskoy for the post of rector.

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A meeting of the Supervisory Board was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, chaired by Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the Kurchatov Institute Research Center.

The meeting agenda included: a report by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy on the university's performance in 2021–2025; a report on the implementation of the university's development program for 2025–2026; a conclusion on the university's financial and economic plan for 2025, the planning period of 2026 and 2027, taking into account amendments; and a recommendation to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for a candidate for the position of SPbPU Rector.

The meeting was attended by members of the Supervisory Board: President of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" M. V. Kovalchuk, Academic Secretary of SPbPU D. A. Karpov, Deputy Head of the Department of Regional Corporate Business – Senior Vice President of VTB Bank Yu. A. Levchenko, Scientific Director of the Institute of Regional Economy Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. V. Okrepilov, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. Ya. Panchenko, Head of the HR Directorate of SPbPU M. V. Pakhomova, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU A. A. Popovich, Deputy Head of the Interregional Territorial Administration of the Federal Agency for State Property Management in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region V. V. Gulyaevskaya.

Meeting participants were shown a film highlighting Polytechnic University's achievements in training next-level engineers to ensure the country's technological leadership, as well as scientific and engineering developments in recent years, and key events and activities related to developing partnerships with industrial partners and expanding international ties. In particular, significant progress in cooperation with Cuba, African, and Asian countries was noted, and emphasis was placed on the successful implementation of the development program for Polytechnic-supervised Slavic universities in Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

As part of its strategy and development program for 2030 and 2036, SPbPU focuses on three priority areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and production technologies, artificial intelligence, and the transformation of engineering education.

The university's multifaceted activities include the achievements of its creative teams and the successes of its athletes. Andrei Rudskoy particularly noted the Polytechnic students' volunteer work and their active civic engagement, particularly their support for veterans of the Soviet Military District and their families.

At the request of his colleagues, Andrei Ivanovich provided details of the large-scale project being implemented at the behest of the Russian President: the construction of the Technopolis "Advanced Digital and Manufacturing Technologies at SPbPU."

Answering questions from Supervisory Board members, Andrey Rudskoy touched on the transition to a new national higher education system, the challenges of targeted training, and emphasized the importance of training teachers specifically for higher engineering universities. The Polytechnic University is currently discussing the idea of developing such a continuing professional education program. The rector also discussed the goals and objectives of the university's human resources policy and shared plans to establish a research and production association within the university to accelerate the implementation of breakthrough advanced manufacturing technologies in industry.

The Supervisory Board members noted the Polytechnic University's sustainable development, its adaptability and proactivity, and its rapid, sometimes proactive, response to challenges while maintaining core academic principles. Noting that this is largely due to the university's leader, the Supervisory Board members decided to recommend A. I. Rudskoy as the Rector of SPbPU to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

Andrei Ivanovich thanked his colleagues for their support and valuable recommendations for the university's further development.

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Sergey Krivovichev, Director General of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, became a laureate of the Sberbank Science Prize in the Physical World category on December 11, 2025.

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Moscow. December 11, 2025. Sergey Krivovichev, Director General of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KSC RAS), was awarded the Sber Scientific Prize in the Physical World category.

The awards ceremony was held in Moscow. It was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko, Minister of Healthcare of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov, President and Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank Herman Gref, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Rector of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Alexander Kuleshov, and others.

In 2025, the Sber Science Prize received 290 applications—almost triple the number from the previous year. The majority of the works—214—were in three main categories: "Physical World," "Life Sciences," and "Digital Universe." The "AI in Science" category for young scientists received 76 applications. Most of the applications came from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Tomsk, and Kazan.

The 2025 prize fund exceeded 100 million rubles. Each laureate in the main categories received 30 million rubles. Young scientists using artificial intelligence in their research received 5 million rubles in the "AI in Science" category, as well as 1 million rubles for cloud computing for their future work.

"Our scientific award is a way to say thank you to people who have dedicated themselves to science. It's a way to inspire the many young scientists who have embarked on this important path. I know of no more meaningful work than that of a scientist. Science is a very complex endeavor. It requires remarkable talent, but most importantly, perseverance. You have to try 99 times and not give up, so that the hundredth attempt succeeds. Our award is a way to support these people in this hard work and show that we believe in them," emphasized Herman Gref, President and Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank.

For the development of fundamentally new approaches in Earth sciences, including the theory of anion-centered complexes and methods of information-entropy analysis for understanding mineral-forming processes and creating new mineral-like materials, Professor Sergei Krivovichev, Director General of the Federal Research Center Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was recognized as the best in the Physical World category.

These studies address both fundamental questions of mineralogy—such as the relationship between the composition, crystal structure, and properties of minerals—and applied problems related to the creation of new mineral-like materials. The use of information theory has provided new insights into the mechanisms governing the formation and transformation of minerals throughout Earth's history, the diversity of mineral species, and their chemical and structural complexity.

The award was presented to the head of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov.

"First of all, I would like to thank the Sber team and German Oskarovich for such a wonderful gift to Russian scientists. I would also like to thank the members of the scientific award committee for choosing me as this year's laureate in the Physical World category. This underscores the importance of mineralogy and geochemistry for our country," noted Sergey Krivovichev, accepting the award. "The Kola Peninsula is an amazing place, home to numerous rich mineral deposits and a number of outstanding mining companies, with whom we have very strong ties. But I would especially like to single out and thank PhosAgro, our center's main industrial partner, with whom we are implementing a number of very important scientific, industrial, and educational projects."

The creation of a Research Center for the detailed study of the material composition of mineral raw materials and further improvement of the efficiency of apatite-nepheline ore processing at the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, funded by PhosAgro, significantly expanded research capabilities in the field of technological mineralogy. Opened in the Akademgorodok of the Kola Science Center in March 2024, the company invested over 500 million rubles in its construction and equipment.

The development of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which celebrated its 95th anniversary this year, has historically been closely linked to the Apatit Mining and Processing Plant. The company, now part of the PhosAgro Group, traditionally utilizes cutting-edge developments from KSC researchers. For example, in recent years, scientists from the KSC Mining Institute have developed a unique seismicity monitoring and rock burst warning system, the SIGMA GT, for Apatit. They are also working on the design of Apatit's mine workings, optimizing quarry walls, and solving surveying problems related to ensuring the most complete extraction of minerals from the ore body. A significant portion of their work is related to beneficiation—KSC scientists are constantly testing new flotation reagents. Environmental issues are also a significant focus of the joint work between KSC scientists and Apatit specialists.

"On behalf of PhosAgro, I congratulate Sergey Vladimirovich on this well-deserved award. This is a prestigious recognition of the contributions of the team at the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences to the development of mining, geology, and geochemistry—critical scientific disciplines that underpin the development of the domestic chemical industry. We are proud that our joint projects are a significant part of this extensive and important work, and we are confident that it will continue," noted Alexander Gilgenberg, CEO of PhosAgro.

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