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St. Petersburg, February 24 /Xinhua/ — Moscow and St. Petersburg rank first and second in the 2025 quality of life rankings among Russian regions, RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday, citing an expert study.

The rating was reportedly based on a comprehensive assessment of 66 indicators assessing the actual state of various aspects of living conditions and the social situation.

Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the Moscow Region continue to hold the top spots on the list. These three regions have topped the rankings for many years now and remain significantly ahead of the other Russian regions that follow them.

The top ten also includes Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Tatarstan, Rostov, Leningrad, Kaliningrad, Samara and Voronezh regions.

The top ten regions are characterized by a high level of economic development, accounting for over 45 percent of the total GRP of the Russian Federation's constituent entities. These regions are home to 50.2 million people, accounting for 34 percent of Russia's total population. These regions traditionally rank highly in the socioeconomic status rankings of their regions.

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Beijing, February 24 (Xinhua) — China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have properly settled their dispute over hot-rolled steel in accordance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday.

As the department noted, this demonstrates the countries' strong commitment to multilateralism and the protection of free and fair trade, serves as another example of dispute resolution through dialogue and consultation, and brings positive energy to the stabilization of international trade and economic cooperation.

The Ministry of Commerce reported that on February 23, in a final decision on the anti-dumping case against Chinese hot-rolled steel products, Kazakhstan announced that it had reached an agreement with China on a price commitment scheme.

As noted by the Chinese Ministry, industry circles of both countries welcomed this agreement, recognizing that the replacement of anti-dumping duties with price commitments is in the interests of the industrial circles of the two countries and contributes to increased stability and predictability in trade in ferrous metallurgy products between China and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The economic ties between China and the Republic of Korea are close, and their production and supply chains are deeply intertwined, which facilitates mutually beneficial cooperation, the department emphasized.

The Ministry of Commerce added that the resolution of this issue reflects mutual respect, understanding, and consideration of each other's concerns, sending a positive signal for the consolidation and deepening of bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

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Beijing, February 24 (Xinhua) — China places great importance on trade and economic cooperation with Germany, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday.

According to the ministry's official representative, over the more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany, bilateral trade and economic cooperation has steadily deepened.

As the department noted, Germany remains China's largest trading partner and the main source of foreign investment in Europe, while the two countries have achieved a deep level of industrial integration.

The ministry noted that in recent years, trade turnover between China and Germany has consistently exceeded $200 billion per year, while the volume of bilateral cumulative investment has exceeded $65 billion. Each of these figures represents almost a quarter of the corresponding figures for China's interaction with the European Union.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce announced that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will lead a high-level trade delegation to China, comprising the executives of approximately 30 leading German companies in key sectors such as the automotive industry, chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering, and the circular economy. According to the Chinese ministry spokesperson, this underscores Germany's firm commitment to deepening bilateral trade and economic relations.

The Ministry of Commerce emphasized that China attaches great importance to trade and economic cooperation with Germany and is actively preparing for joint events such as the meeting of the China-Germany Economic Consultative Council to provide a platform for dialogue and cooperation between enterprises of the two sides. –0–

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BEIJING, February 24 (Xinhua) — China consistently opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures and urges the United States to lift existing unilateral duties and refrain from imposing new ones, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

A ministry spokesperson made the statement in response to journalists' requests for comment on changes to the U.S. customs regime. On Tuesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspended the collection of additional duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). At the same time, the agency began collecting additional import duties from all trading partners in accordance with Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

The Ministry of Commerce reported that China is closely monitoring the situation and will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the measures taken by the American side.

The agency's representative stated that any adjustments to China's retaliatory measures, including those related to the US-imposed customs duties on China under the pretext of fentanyl and mirror duties, will be made in a timely manner, taking into account developments. "China reserves the right to take all necessary steps to resolutely protect its legitimate rights and interests," the official representative stated.

As experience has repeatedly confirmed, cooperation between China and the United States benefits both countries, while confrontation harms both sides, the Ministry of Commerce emphasized, adding that China is ready to hold frank discussions with the American side during the upcoming round of Sino-American consultations on trade and economic issues.

The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson expressed hope that the United States and China will adhere to the consensus reached by the two heads of state both at the 2025 Busan meeting and during the February 4 phone call. According to the spokesperson, the two countries should address each other's concerns through mutual respect and equal consultations, properly resolve differences, and maintain the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-US trade and economic relations.

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HAIKOU, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — South China's Hainan Province welcomed more than 12.32 million tourists during the 2026 Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday, up 28.9 percent year-on-year, official data showed.

Traveler spending reached 18.366 billion yuan (approximately US$2.65 billion), up 30.7 percent year-on-year, highlighting the steady growth in consumption during the recent holiday, which was the first since the introduction of the special customs regime across Hainan Island.

Duty-free sales reached RMB 2.72 billion, up 30.8 percent year-on-year, with 325,000 customers purchasing 1.997 million items.

Thanks to visa-free travel for citizens of 86 countries and simplified entry procedures, the total number of checkpoint crossings on Hainan exceeded 86,000, a 43.3 percent increase year-on-year. The main increase in inbound tourist traffic came from travelers from Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Kazakhstan, and Singapore.

A senior official from the provincial tourism, culture and sports department assured that Hainan will continue to fully exploit the political advantages of the free trade port and local cultural and tourism resources, continuously optimize product offerings, improve service quality, and improve the regulatory system.

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BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — China's tourism sector saw strong growth during the nationwide Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year) holiday, with tourist arrivals and spending hitting record highs.

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Tuesday that 596 million domestic tourist trips were made during the nine-day holiday that began on February 15 and ended on February 23, 95 million more than during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday in 2025.

Domestic tourism expenditure totaled 803.5 billion yuan (about 115.8 billion U.S. dollars), up 126.5 billion yuan from last year.

The agency's statistics indicate that snow and ice tourism and winter trips to warmer regions continue to generate increased interest: during the current holidays, tourists traveled longer distances and for longer periods.

The ministry noted that the popularity of Spring Festival celebrations in China is also growing among foreign tourists. –0–

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Tehran, February 24 (Xinhua) — Iran is ready to take the necessary measures to reach an agreement with the United States, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Tuesday.

In an interview with National Public Radio (NPR), the diplomat said Tehran was ready to "reach an agreement as soon as possible." –0–

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Moscow, February 24 (Xinhua) — Three men and one woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment building in the Russian city of Kursk, Kursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein announced on Tuesday.

"A state of emergency has been declared in Kursk. Preliminary reports indicate that four people—three men and one woman—have died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment building on Kharkovskaya Street. Our deepest condolences to the families: this is a terrible tragedy," A. Khinshtein wrote on his Telegram channel.

He added that families will be provided with the necessary assistance.

"Another woman is in serious condition and has been hospitalized. Our doctors will do everything possible to save her. Emergency services are working at the scene. The cause of the tragedy is being determined," the governor said.

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TEHRAN, February 24 (Xinhua) — Four people were killed when an Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday morning, the semi-official Iranian news agency Fars reported.

The pilot, co-pilot and two shop assistants were killed when the helicopter crashed into a market stall at 09:09 local time /05:39 GMT/, the news agency reported.

Four ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene, Fars reported, citing the head of the provincial emergency medical organization, Ali Nasiri.

Isfahan Provincial Emergency Management Directorate Chief Mansour Shishe Forush told the official IRNA news agency that the incident was due to a technical issue. –0–

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Moscow, February 24 (Xinhua) — The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has identified the man who detonated an explosion near a traffic police car at Moscow's Savelovsky Railway Station on Tuesday night. He is a 22-year-old native of Udmurtia, Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko announced on Tuesday.

"During the course of the investigation… the identity of the suspect, who died at the scene of the crime near Savelovsky Station, was quickly established. He was a 22-year-old native of the Udmurt Republic," stated S. Petrenko.

It was established that the man traveled by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow on February 22. "Investigators from the Moscow Investigative Committee and law enforcement officers have determined his route within the Moscow region," added S. Petrenko.

According to her, the investigation is currently establishing the suspect's social circle, as well as the reasons and motives for his actions.

According to the Russian Investigative Committee, on the night of February 24, officers in a patrol car near Savelovsky Station Square were approached by a man, causing an explosion. As a result, one police officer was killed. Two officers were injured and hospitalized. The suspect also died.

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