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BUDAPEST, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Hungary to make joint efforts to develop bilateral ties.

Wang Yi made the remarks during a press conference following talks with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto in Budapest.

Wang Yi said that over the more than 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Hungary have consistently adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation, setting an example for a new type of international relations and building an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

Wang Yi said his visit to Hungary was aimed at deepening friendship and expanding cooperation, adding that the two sides reached broad consensus during the talks and had full confidence in the further development of bilateral relations.

Looking to the future, Wang Yi called on both sides to continue efforts in five areas.

First, we must jointly strengthen the foundation of mutual trust. High-level political trust guarantees the sustainable and long-term development of Chinese-Hungarian relations, Wang Yi said.

According to the Chinese minister, guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, both sides are willing to strengthen strategic ties and mutual trust, supporting each other on issues related to their core interests and major concerns.

He noted that China highly values Hungary's firm commitment to the one-China principle and will, as always, support Hungary in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and in choosing a development path suited to its national conditions.

Second, jointly deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Wang Yi said that both sides will continue to align the Belt and Road Initiative with Hungary's Eastern Opening policy.

Wang Yi noted that it is precisely thanks to friendly Chinese-Hungarian relations that Hungary has become one of the most important destinations for Chinese investment in Europe. He expressed hope that Hungary will create a more favorable business environment and provide greater political support to Chinese companies investing and operating in the country.

He added that China will maintain its commitment to high-level openness. He welcomed Hungary's willingness to take advantage of China's "fast track" in modernization and expand cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, new energy, green development, and high-tech equipment.

Third, jointly strengthen people-to-people exchanges. Wang Yi said that people-to-people ties are the source of vitality in bilateral relations, noting that the recently opened seventh Confucius Institute in Hungary has become another bridge of friendship between the two peoples.

China also unilaterally introduced a visa-free regime for Hungarian citizens, he added.

Fourth, jointly promote the healthy development of relations between China and the European Union. Wang Yi emphasized that the success of Sino-Hungarian relations demonstrates that differences in culture and social systems are not obstacles to dialogue and cooperation.

He noted that China is an opportunity, not a risk, and a partner, not a rival.

Fifth, we must work together to improve global governance. He noted that the world is currently undergoing profound transformations unseen in the past century, and the international situation is becoming increasingly volatile and uncertain.

The global governance initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping meets the international community's shared aspirations for peace, cooperation and development, Wang Yi said.

China stands ready to cooperate with Hungary and all like-minded countries in adhering to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and jointly building a more just and rational system of global governance. –0–

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BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Head-of-state diplomacy plays an indispensable strategic guiding role in China-US relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Thursday at a regular ministry press conference when answering a question about high-level Sino-US contacts.

According to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to visit China in April during a recent phone call, and Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his invitation. The two sides are maintaining contact on this matter.

The essence of Chinese-American trade and economic relations lies in mutual benefit and win-win, noted Lin Jian.

“Both sides should work together to implement the important agreements reached by the two heads of state and bring greater certainty and stability to Chinese-American trade and economic cooperation, as well as to the global economy,” he concluded. -0-

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Beijing, February 12 (Xinhua) — China believes that the two-state solution is the primary path to resolving the Palestinian issue, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular ministry press conference on Thursday.

According to him, China consistently opposes the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Chinese diplomat made these statements while commenting at the request of the media on measures taken by Israel to strengthen control in the occupied West Bank and accelerate the expansion of its settlements there. -0-

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BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — China's installed solar and wind power capacity in 2025 increased 22 percent year-on-year to more than 430 million kW, a new all-time high, according to data released Thursday by the National Energy Administration.

Last year, the combined capacity of grid-connected solar and wind power plants reached 1.84 billion kW, or 47.3% of the country's total installed capacity. For the first time, solar and wind power surpassed thermal power in this regard.

Solar and wind power plants accounted for 22 percent of all electricity generated in the country in 2025.

Liu Deshun, chief engineer of the State Energy Administration, said that in 2026, as part of the country's efforts to accelerate the formation of a new type of energy system, the development of new areas such as energy storage will be encouraged.

By 2035, China will need to have a new energy system with a high proportion of new energy sources and improved systems for their consumption and regulation, according to guidelines published by the National Development and Reform Commission in November 2025. -0-

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Baku, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — A concert to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year was held at the Baku Book Center in Azerbaijan's capital on Wednesday.

Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan, Ding Tao, noted that the Lunar New Year is the richest and most popular traditional holiday in China. The diplomat stated that the culture and spirit of the Spring Festival and the Azerbaijani Novruz are very similar. Both holidays aim to strengthen family ties and welcome spring, reflecting the two peoples' respect for nature, cherishing family ties, and striving for a happy life.

According to the diplomat, 2025 will be a year of further progress and fruitful results for China-Azerbaijan relations: the countries have established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Political mutual trust continues to deepen, trade and economic cooperation is steadily expanding, pragmatic cooperation is yielding numerous significant results, cultural exchanges are flourishing, and traditional friendship is acquiring new, contemporary significance, Ding Tao said.

The concert featured students and faculty from the Confucius Institute at the Azerbaijan University of Languages and other Azerbaijani educational institutions, as well as Chinese language enthusiasts. They sang songs in Chinese, danced Chinese folk dances in traditional costumes, and recited ancient and modern Chinese poetry.

Azerbaijani schoolgirl Sufi sang an aria from Peking Opera. She told Xinhua that she became interested in Peking Opera four years ago and began studying the art on her own. Now, the girl has gained some popularity and receives occasional invitations to perform at various events. Sufi even once sang in China.

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Bishkek, February 12 (Xinhua) — Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (parliament) of Kyrgyzstan Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his resignation at a parliamentary session on Thursday. This was reported on the parliament's website.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted that "certain political disagreements" have recently occurred in the country, and many criticisms have been leveled at him. "Today, I have decided to voluntarily resign as Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. This is my personal decision. No one pressured me," he emphasized.

He stated that the political reforms initiated by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov must be fully completed, and political stability in the country must be maintained. "With this goal in mind, guided by patriotism and the interests of the state, I have made this decision," he said.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu added that he is ready to serve the country's future as an ordinary member of parliament, along with other members of parliament.

49-year-old Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu was elected to the Kyrgyz Parliament in 2021. In October 2022, he was elected Speaker of the country's Parliament, and was re-elected to this position in December 2025. –0–

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Budapest, February 12 (Xinhua) — Beijing highly appreciates Budapest's friendly policy and is willing to continue to jointly support each other in protecting the legitimate rights and interests. This was stated on Wednesday by visiting Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a meeting with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Pointing to the traditional friendship between China and Hungary, he stressed that under the strategic guidance of their leaders, the two countries maintain mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation, and have established an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, which serves as a model for a new type of international relations.

Chinese companies investing and operating in Hungary have effectively contributed to the country's economic development and improved living standards, bringing tangible benefits to the Hungarian people, Wang Yi said.

Facts have proven that Chinese-Hungarian friendship and cooperation fully meet the fundamental interests of Hungary and its people, and are conducive to the healthy development of China-EU relations, he stated. China remains a consistent strategic partner on which Hungary can rely in its national development and renewal, the minister added.

According to Wang Yi, in the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, the rich fruits of cooperation have demonstrated that China is a partner, not a rival, and brings opportunities, not risks.

In turn, P. Szijjártó noted that, despite changes in the international situation, Hungary consistently values friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation with China.

In recent years, Chinese investment in Hungary has repeatedly reached new heights, he stated. According to the minister, these investments have contributed to scientific and technological innovation and economic growth, created numerous jobs, and significantly advanced Hungary's national development.

Hungary supports the Global Governance Initiative put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping and is ready to strengthen contacts and coordination with China within the UN and other multilateral frameworks, said Péter Szijjártó. Budapest will continue to actively promote the healthy development of EU-China relations, he added.

The parties also exchanged views on the Ukrainian crisis and other international and regional issues of mutual interest. –0–

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Beijing, February 12 (Xinhua) — Whatever Taiwan Prime Minister Lai Qingde says or does, it cannot change the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is part of Chinese territory, nor can it undermine the fundamental commitment of the international community to the one-China principle. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday, commenting on Lai's recent statements on the matter.

It also cannot stop the historical trend that China will eventually and inevitably reunify, Lin Jian added at a regular departmental press conference. -0-

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YANGJIANG, Guangdong Province, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — China successfully launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket on Thursday, sending seven satellites into their planned orbit, including Pakistan's PRSC-EO2 satellite.

The launch was carried out by a team of specialists from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the sea area off the coast of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province in southern China at 2:37 p.m. Beijing time. -0-

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BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — There are just a few days left until the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 17 this year).

The Changba International Land Port, located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province (Northwest China), is bustling with activity and a New Year's atmosphere. Since mid-January, the 3rd China-Europe Train Festival has been underway. Over 50 booths have been set up at the event, showcasing a variety of imported goods, including flour and beer from Kazakhstan, red wine from Georgia, and honey from Uzbekistan.

Xi'an resident Tang Tian bought Georgian red wine and pastries at the festival, and she also noticed two brands of dry noodles from Kazakhstan. "Previously, buying imported flour required a week's wait, as she had to ask friends to bring it from Xinjiang, which borders Kazakhstan. The advent of China-Europe trains has made purchasing foreign goods much more convenient," she noted.

For many residents of Xi'an, "New Year's goods with a foreign flavor" are no longer a novelty. In recent years, on the eve of the Spring Festival, foreign goods delivered to China by China-Europe trains or by air have continually added variety to the Chinese holiday menu. On January 21, the first special China-Europe train with New Year's goods in 2026 arrived in Xi'an, delivering grain, vegetable oil, honey, and other agricultural products from Kazakhstan.

"Thanks to China-Europe trains, high-quality foreign grains and vegetable oils can reach domestic store shelves more quickly, which not only diversifies the Chinese market during the Spring Festival but also adds a touch of exotic flavor to the Chinese people's vegetable basket," reported Aiju Grain and Oil Company in Xi'an. As one of the first Shaanxi companies to enter the overseas market, Aiju, taking advantage of opportunities created by the Belt and Road Initiative, has established a cross-border production chain in Kazakhstan, linking crop cultivation, processing, and warehousing, supplying Chinese consumers with an increasing number of Central Asian products.

The 7,000-square-meter exhibition center, located in the international dry port of Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, East China, showcases products from more than 500 brands from more than 70 countries and regions, delivered by China-Europe trains.

"These British candies are beautifully packaged, I'm going to buy them as a New Year's gift for my children," said Lu Yi, who lives near the above-mentioned center and often comes here to shop.

Chen Hui, deputy general manager of a supply chain management company in Ganzhou, said that all the goods displayed in this center were delivered by China-Europe trains from Russia, the UK, Italy and other countries, including snacks, drinks, etc., which provides local residents with more opportunities to purchase New Year's goods.

As the Spring Festival approaches, Yiwu City in East China's Zhejiang Province, also known as the "world's supermarket," is constantly receiving China-Europe trains, bringing Spring Festival goods from overseas, such as Spanish red wine, sunflower oil and soda, Polish milk, and French red wine.

According to statistics, from January 1 to 28, 2026, a total of 208 freight trains carrying 17,394 TEU containers (TEU) were dispatched between Yiwu and Europe. These trains primarily transport daily necessities, smart home appliances, auto parts, and car engines to Europe, while the imported goods include red wine, ham, dairy products, sunflower oil, and cosmetics.

According to statistics, in 2025, the total number of China-Europe/Asia train departures was 34,000, carrying 3.17 million TEUs of goods. Both figures increased by 9.8% and 7.6%, respectively, year-on-year. To date, more than 120,000 trains of this category have been dispatched, covering cities in 26 European and 11 Asian countries.

The Chinese newspaper Guangming Daily, citing the freight transportation department of China Railways (CR), noted that China-Europe trains have now become a means of pragmatic cooperation within the framework of the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and a popular international public product, making an important contribution to ensuring the stability and smooth operation of global supply chains, as well as promoting the prosperity and sustainable development of Asia and Europe.

In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, such trains play a unique role, delivering delicacies from around the world to China, the aforementioned corporation noted. -0-

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