Russia on Saturday claimed to have launched attacks on multiple Ukrainian targets, including a military airport, while Ukraine said it repelled multiple Russian offensives in the past day.
According to a daily report released by Russia's Ministry of Defense, Russian troops took control of two settlements in Donetsk and inflicted damage on Ukraine's energy facilities, a military airfield and production workshops for unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Russian military's air defense system intercepted Ukraine's HIMARS rockets, drones and other targets on that day, the ministry said.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that as of Saturday afternoon, Ukrainian forces had engaged in dozens of battles with Russian troops on multiple fronts.
The front-line situation remained severe, with the fiercest battles occurring in the directions of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk, said the General Staff report, adding Ukrainian forces repelled multiple Russian offensives.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday in an interview that Ukraine must do everything to ensure that this war with Russia ends next year through "diplomatic means".
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are possible under the conditions that Ukraine is not alone standing against the Russian Federation and Ukraine is strong, he said.
Zelensky also said the Untied States, as a mediator, should maintain the position of supporting Ukraine.
One day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that Russia has never rejected and is still willing to resume negotiations interrupted by the Ukrainian government, but stressed that any deals should consider Russian security interests.
Russia attacks Ukrainian military airfield, Ukraine repels multiple Russian offensives
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
