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Ankara, December 31 (Xinhua) — Turkey has introduced a visa-free entry regime for Chinese citizens holding regular passports and entering for tourism and transit purposes. This was announced in a decree issued by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and published in the government gazette on Wednesday.

Under the new rules, Chinese travelers will be exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This regime will take effect on January 2, 2026.

This move is aimed at strengthening trade and tourism between the two countries. The visa waiver follows a significant increase in arrivals from China, which has become one of Turkey's fastest-growing tourism markets.

According to Turkish official data, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Turkey increased by 65.1 percent year-on-year in 2024, reaching approximately 410,000. This was driven by improved air travel and growing interest in the country's cultural heritage sites.

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Beijing, December 31 (Xinhua) — Three mandatory national standards limiting fuel consumption for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will take effect in China on January 1, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced.

The new rules set stricter energy efficiency targets for vehicles for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Fuel consumption standards for conventional and hybrid passenger cars have been reduced by approximately 18 percent compared to the previous version. For example, for models with automatic transmissions and weighing approximately 1.5 tons, the new standard requires fuel consumption to not exceed 7.74 liters per 100 km.

To achieve international best-in-class performance, the average fuel consumption target for corporate passenger cars by 2030 has been reduced by approximately 48 percent and set at 3.3 liters per 100 km. Notably, the calculations will include the energy consumption of fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

For light commercial vehicles, the fuel consumption limit has been reduced by 10 percent overall. For example, for a gasoline-powered truck weighing approximately 2 tons, the new standard requires fuel consumption to not exceed 9.13 liters per 100 km.

For the first time, the standards set average fuel consumption targets for corporate light commercial vehicles. For example, for gasoline-powered trucks, the 2030 target is an average of 5.7 liters per 100 km, which is in line with the best international standards.

These measures are expected to encourage businesses to continually upgrade and improve energy-saving technologies in vehicles, allowing consumers to buy more fuel-efficient vehicles and promoting low-carbon, eco-friendly travel.

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JERUSALEM, December 31 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it carried out 20,900 attacks in the Middle East in 2025, mainly in the Gaza Strip, Iran, Syria and Lebanon.

Throughout the year, Israel continued to wage war in several theaters, necessitating the mobilization of additional units. According to data released by the IDF at the end of the year, approximately 306,830 reservists were called up, including 54,000 previously released from service.

In the Gaza Strip, where a ceasefire went into effect on October 10, Israeli forces carried out some 19,530 attacks, the IDF said.

According to the Gaza Health Authority, at least 415 people have been killed and 1,152 injured in Israeli attacks since October 11. In total, 71,269 people have been killed by Israeli shelling since October 2023.

On June 13, Israel launched a 12-day military campaign against Iran, during which the two countries exchanged missile strikes, marking a sharp escalation of the conflict after years of covert and proxy warfare.

The IDF recalled that it attacked approximately 1,500 targets in Iran and killed 11 Iranian nuclear scientists and 30 high-ranking officials, including the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, and the chief of the general staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri.

The IDF's Northern Command carried out some 950 attacks, mostly in southern Lebanon, where Israel claims it is targeting Hezbollah targets despite a ceasefire, and in Syria, where Israeli forces entered Syrian territory atop Mount Hermon in late 2024, followed by frequent air and ground strikes. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday that the Chinese side attaches great importance to and welcomes the visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to China.

Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement during a telephone conversation with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, which took place at the initiative of the South Korean side.

The Chinese Foreign Minister noted that, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, relations between China and the Republic of Korea have overcome a difficult period, returned to the right track, and are demonstrating sustainable positive development momentum. He expressed confidence that, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, President Lee Jae-myung's upcoming visit will contribute to new progress in the China-South Korea strategic cooperation and partnership.

Recalling that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Wang Yi expressed hope that, in the face of attempts by certain political forces in Japan to change the course of history and whitewash the crimes of aggression and colonialism, the ROK will maintain a responsible attitude toward history and its people, take the right stance, and uphold international justice, including maintaining its commitment to the one-China principle on the Taiwan issue.

Cho Hyun, for his part, stated that Lee Je Myung places particular emphasis on cooperation with China and is determined to develop strategic cooperation and partnership between the two countries.

The Republic of Korea is ready to work closely with the Chinese side to ensure the success of President Lee Zhe-meng's visit to China, he emphasized, adding that the country's commitment to the one-China principle remains unchanged. –0–

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BEIJING, December 31 (Xinhua) — China's outstanding external debt stood at approximately $2.37 trillion as of the end of September 2025, indicating overall stability in the third quarter, according to data released Wednesday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Deputy head of the department Li Bin reported that the scale of external debt has decreased slightly, while the currency structure has remained generally stable, and the maturity structure has been optimized.

At the end of September, external debt denominated in national currency amounted to 51.9 percent of the total volume, which is 0.2 percentage points lower than the figure at the end of June.

In the maturity structure, the share of medium- and long-term debt amounted to 42.5 percent of the total volume, increasing by 0.1 percentage points compared to the end of June. –0–

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Beijing, December 31 (Xinhua) — Several dozen countries have expressed support for China in various forms following its new retaliatory measures and military exercises related to the situation in the Chinese region of Taiwan. China highly appreciates these countries' firm support, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

China has reportedly recently taken reciprocal and edifying measures on Taiwan-related issues. Following People's Liberation Army exercises near Taiwan, numerous countries, including Russia, Cuba, Serbia, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan, expressed their support for China.

Answering a question on the matter at a regular press briefing, Lin Jian said these countries reaffirmed their firm commitment to the one-China principle, opposed external interference in China's internal affairs, and expressed support for China's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"In particular, they emphasized that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, the Taiwan question is China's internal affair, and separatist activities aimed at achieving 'Taiwan independence' in any form must be rejected. We highly appreciate the firm support of these countries," the Chinese diplomat noted.

"We reiterate that China will never waver in its determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. China will never waver in its resolve to uphold national reunification and the country's interests. China will never waver in its resolve to prevent separatists advocating 'Taiwan independence' from colluding with external forces and destabilizing the situation in the Taiwan Strait," he stated.

Anyone who crosses the line or makes provocations regarding the Taiwan issue will face a decisive response from China, Lin Jian stressed, adding that all attempts to obstruct China's reunification will inevitably fail.

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Beijing, December 31 (Xinhua) — China hopes Bangladesh will successfully hold its general elections and advance its political agenda in an orderly manner, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

The Chinese diplomat made the statement at a regular briefing for journalists, answering a question about the general elections scheduled for February 12, 2026, which the country is currently actively preparing for.

Stressing that the elections are Bangladesh's internal affairs, Lin Jian noted that China consistently adheres to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

“We are confident that the interim government and the people of Bangladesh are capable of properly managing their affairs and following a development path suited to their national conditions,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman added. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Jiefangjun Bao (People's Liberation Army) newspaper on the occasion of its 70th founding anniversary.

Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), warmly congratulated the publication's staff on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC.

In his congratulatory letter, the Chinese leader noted that over the past seven decades, the newspaper has made a significant contribution to the development of the glorious traditions of the Party and the armed forces, the education of several generations of revolutionary commanders and fighters, and the promotion of the development of the people's armed forces.

The Chinese President emphasized that the Jiefangjun Bao should adhere to its fundamental principles while striving for innovation, making efforts to build a more effective modern military information dissemination system, and pooling powerful forces to modernize national defense and the armed forces.

A celebratory meeting dedicated to the publication's anniversary was held in Beijing on Wednesday. At the event, Xi Jinping's letter was read by Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

Zhang Shengmin noted that the newspaper should consistently convey the voice of the CPC Central Committee and the Central Military Commission, providing firm ideological and public support for the promotion of building a strong military.

Founded on January 1, 1956, the daily newspaper Jiefangjun Bao is the official newspaper of the Central Military Commission. –0–

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