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Moscow, February 5 (Xinhua) — In response to the expulsion of an employee of its embassy in Berlin, Russia declared a diplomatic employee of the German Embassy in Moscow persona non grata. This was announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"The head of the German diplomatic mission was handed a note declaring the diplomatic employee of the German Embassy in Moscow persona non grata as a symmetrical response to the aforementioned decision by the German government, which bears full responsibility for the new escalation in bilateral relations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its official website.

On January 22, the Russian Embassy in Germany confirmed that the head of the Russian diplomatic mission, Sergei Nechayev, had been summoned to the German Foreign Ministry in connection with the detention of a woman suspected of spying for the Russian Federation. They reported that the Russian diplomat "was issued a protest regarding the detention the previous day by German law enforcement agencies of a German-Ukrainian citizen suspected of spying for the Russian Federation, and was informed that the embassy employee, who allegedly served as her handler, had been declared persona non grata." The embassy pointed out the absurdity of the claims and emphasized that Berlin's unfriendly actions will not go unanswered.

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Tehran, February 5 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized two vessels involved in organized fuel smuggling in the Persian Gulf, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Thursday.

Authorities said more than 1 million liters of contraband fuel were found on board the detained vessels. Fifteen foreign crew members were detained and handed over to the courts for criminal prosecution, the statement said.

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Moscow, February 5 (Xinhua) – Russia will maintain its responsible approach to nuclear weapons after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), but will be guided by its national interests. This was stated by Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov on Thursday.

"In any case, the Russian Federation maintains its responsible and attentive approach to the issue of strategic stability in the area of nuclear weapons and, of course, will, as always, be guided primarily by its national interests," TASS quotes him as saying.

As D. Peskov noted, the New START Treaty will expire on February 5. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin's initiative to maintain strategic arms restrictions for a year after the New START Treaty expires has not received a response from the United States. "Our initiative to maintain the ceilings on strategic arms for another year, even after the New START Treaty expires, has also remained unanswered," the Kremlin spokesman stated.

D. Peskov added that Russia views the expiration of the New START Treaty negatively. "The treaty is ending, we view this negatively, and we express regret in this regard," he emphasized.

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Abuja, February 5 (Xinhua) — At least 75 bodies were recovered after gunmen attacked two villages in Kwara State, central Nigeria, earlier this week, local officials said late Wednesday.

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who visited Kayama Local Government Area on Wednesday evening with security chiefs and cabinet members, said 75 people were killed in the communities of Woro and Nuku. He identified the victims as local Muslims and said they were attacked after refusing to submit to extremists who, he said, preached a "strange doctrine."

The militants, riding motorcycles, fired indiscriminately at residents and destroyed some houses, local sources told Xinhua.

A senior military officer who accompanied the governor on a tour of the affected villages said the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations continue.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu blamed the terrorist group Boko Haram for the attacks and ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kayama Local Government Area, according to a statement from the presidential office released late Wednesday.

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BEIJING, February 5 (Xinhua) — With the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) approaching, China is experiencing a consumption boom. On February 2, the first batch of imported live king crabs in 2026, weighing a total of 4.5 tons, arrived at the Suifenhe port in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, officially opening the annual peak seafood import season, according to a statement posted on the Suifenhe city government's website.

To ensure the rapid and safe entry of this high-value fresh seafood consignment into China, all units at Suifenhe Port have strengthened cooperation, launching a rapid inspection mechanism for fresh products and streamlining supervision and inspection procedures. A "screening and release in a designated area, pre-arrival preparation" work model was implemented, significantly reducing the customs clearance time for this consignment of seafood.

As a key hub for seafood imports from Russia, the Suifenhe checkpoint enjoys unique geographic advantages due to its proximity to high-quality seafood production areas in the Russian Far East. Transportation distances are short, and logistics costs remain low.

A special customs clearance mechanism, jointly implemented by various departments of the aforementioned checkpoint, allows for the completion of customs inspection of fresh products on the same day of delivery. The combination of a cold chain supply chain and rapid customs clearance maximally guarantees the freshness of seafood. At the same time, the Suifenhe checkpoint has already established a mature model for organizing regular and large-scale seafood imports, which can consistently and reliably meet Chinese consumers' demand for high-quality seafood.

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KUNMING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — The China-Laos 500kV cross-border power transmission line was physically connected on Thursday, marking the completion of the line's entire length and a major step forward in the project.

This is another important project in the framework of China-Laos bilateral cooperation following the construction and operation of the China-Laos railway.

The total length of the China-Laos 500 kV transmission line is 177.5 kilometers, including 145 kilometers on Chinese territory and 32.5 kilometers on Laotian territory. The Chinese and Laotian portions of the infrastructure project are being financed and built by China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. and Electricite du Laos Transmission Company Limited, respectively.

Once operational, the project will be capable of bidirectional transmission of 1.5 million kW of electricity, which will enable the supply of approximately 3 billion kWh of clean electricity per year.

This project will expand infrastructure connectivity between China and Laos, from transportation to energy. It is also intended to promote energy mix optimization and green development.

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BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — The ruling by a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel on China's dispute with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act reflects the basic consensus among WTO members, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said Thursday.

He made this statement at a regular departmental press conference in response to a journalist's request for comment on the Office of the US Trade Representative's statement regarding this ruling. The American side, having acknowledged that it had lost the case, stated that the decision was incorrect and that existing WTO rules cannot address the problem of "excess production capacity."

China has taken note of the relevant statement, He Yadong noted, emphasizing that the WTO expert group made an objective and impartial decision on this case.

The US, as a WTO member, must respect this decision and abide by the rules, he added. -0-

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URUMQI, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — According to statistics from the Horgos Port of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 131,000 people entered and exited the port in January 2026, up 34 percent year-on-year.

Judging by the passenger flow structure over the past month, the share of passengers traveling for business or foreign trade negotiations has steadily increased, becoming the main driver of overall passenger flow growth. Furthermore, a significant increase was recorded in the number of passengers traveling by road or on tourist trips in border areas. Due to the surge in winter tourism, many Chinese and foreign citizens are taking cross-border tourist trips, preferring to cross the border through the Khorgos border crossing.

A tourist surnamed Wang from Henan Province (central China) told Xinhua at the Khorgos checkpoint that this time she plans to travel to Kazakhstan to visit such landmarks as the Independence Monument and the Abai Opera and Ballet Theater, sample local delicacies, and learn about the country's traditions and customs.

"The main goal of my current trip to Kazakhstan is to explore the local markets for metal structures, modular homes, and elevators," said Chinese businessman Wang Deyu, adding that customs clearance is now quick and efficient, allowing him to travel to Kazakhstan in the morning and return in the evening.

Currently, nine China-Kazakhstan international passenger bus routes are open at the Khorgos checkpoint. In 2025, a total of 1.681 million people entered and exited this border crossing, a 22.8 percent increase compared to the previous year. -0-

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BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — China opposes any country violating the international trade and economic order by establishing rules for "small groups," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.

He made this statement at a regular departmental press conference, answering a question about the creation by the United States of the so-called “alliance for the extraction and production of critical minerals.”

Lin Jian noted that maintaining an open, inclusive and universally beneficial international trading environment is in the common interests of all countries.

He concluded that all parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role in maintaining the stability and security of global production and supply chains for critical minerals. -0-

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Beijing, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree announcing decisions on revising and revoking some administrative regulations.

The State Council of the People's Republic of China will revise nine regulations, including the Regulations on Urban Greening, Landscape and Historical-Cultural Zones, and River Channel Management.

In addition, the State Council of the People's Republic of China will abolish two administrative regulations, including the Regulations on the Management of Township and Township Coal Mines.

These actions are expected to contribute to the transformation of government functions and the creation of a first-class internationalized business environment that ensures compliance with market principles and the rule of law.

The decisions will come into force on March 20, 2026. -0-

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