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URUMQI, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — The role of foreign capital in the economic development of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region continues to increase, as evidenced by the growth of both key indicators in this area in 2025.

According to data from the regional Department of Commerce, the number of newly created enterprises with foreign capital increased by 21.97 percent over the year compared to the previous year, while the volume of foreign investment actually used increased by 9.8 percent.

The department linked the growth in these figures to the implementation of a set of targeted measures to stabilize foreign investment and a policy to stimulate foreign-funded research and development (R&D) in the Xinjiang Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Active promotion of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's investment climate and potential through international platforms and deepening cooperation with multinational corporations also played a role. The region hosted its first live-streamed investment promotion event, where a global online audience learned about Xinjiang's open and inclusive development vision.

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) authorities have also increased contacts with enterprises to obtain timely information on the state of production and economic activities, emerging difficulties, and enterprise requirements, strengthening the confidence and determination of foreign capital in doing business in this Chinese region.

Xinjiang's foreign trade turnover increased by 19.9 percent year-on-year by the end of 2025, ranking first among all provincial-level regions in China in terms of growth rate, said Li Xuan, deputy head of the department. -0-

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Astana, February 5 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan will fully cover its domestic electricity needs by the end of the first quarter of 2027, and will achieve a sustainable surplus by 2029 through the introduction of new capacity and the modernization of existing generation. This was reported on Thursday by the Kazinform news agency, citing the press service of the Kazakh government.

As noted, work on developing the electric power industry is being carried out in accordance with the instructions of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and is aimed at increasing the reliability of the energy system and strengthening the country's energy security. Key measures include increasing installed capacity, constructing new generating facilities, and establishing a sustainable investment mechanism.

According to the Ministry of Energy, the installed capacity of the power system will reach 26.7 GW by the end of 2025. The majority of generation comes from coal-fired and gas-fired power plants, with renewable energy sources accounting for 3.6 GW.

According to the Energy Sector Development Plan through 2035, the country plans to commission over 26 GW of new capacity, including conventional generation, renewable energy projects, and a nuclear power plant. Particular emphasis is placed on developing flexible generation, ensuring the flexibility and resilience of the energy system.

The government also reported that dozens of investment projects are in the active implementation phase, and the phased introduction of new capacity in 2026-2029 will not only eliminate the electricity shortage but also create conditions for growing export potential. –0–

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Beijing, February 5 (Xinhua) — Recently, 1,767 tons of flaxseed arrived from Kazakhstan in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, as part of a China-Central Asia cross-border cargo shipment. The timely delivery of the agricultural raw material will be processed into high-quality vegetable oil, which will be available on the pre-Chinese market to meet increased consumer demand for the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year (Spring Festival), which falls on February 17 this year.

According to the online portal chinanews.com.cn, this large consignment of flaxseeds, after crossing the Chinese-Kazakh border through the Khorgos checkpoint, was delivered in bonded condition to the southern freight yard of the Yinchuan Railway Logistics Center. From there, they were immediately transported by truck to the city's integrated bonded zone, where they will undergo advanced processing. Edible oil made from the flaxseeds will be sold in markets in Yinchuan and the surrounding areas.

The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is one of China's major flaxseed processing and consumption regions. The launch of the China-Central Asia rail freight routes has made cross-border shipping of this agricultural product cheaper and faster, and has also helped ensure a stable supply of raw materials for local agricultural enterprises, according to industry entrepreneurs.

According to the report, the Yinchuan Railway Logistics Center is currently mobilizing all possible transportation resources to ensure pre-holiday supplies related to basic needs of the population, such as dairy products, flour and rice, as well as fresh vegetables. -0-

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Tehran, February 5 (Xinhua) — Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks on Friday in Oman's capital, Muscat, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday.

He announced on the X social network that the talks would begin at around 10:00 local time /06:00 GMT/, thanking the Omani side for “taking all necessary measures.”

Shortly after, several Western media outlets reported that Washington had agreed to hold talks on Friday in Oman after urging from at least nine Middle Eastern countries.

The announcement came after several media outlets reported earlier in the day that the talks could be cancelled due to disagreements between the two sides over the venue and format of the talks.

Despite the upcoming talks, tensions between the parties show no signs of easing.

On Tuesday, the US Central Command announced that an American F-35C fighter jet "was forced" to shoot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone in the Arabian Sea "in self-defense," while Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that the drone was on a "surveillance mission" in international waters.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new underground missile base on Wednesday, saying it had changed its military doctrine "from defensive to offensive" last year and was "ready for any action by enemies."

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei should be "very concerned" as Washington builds up its military forces in the Middle East. –0–

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BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — China will have 1.125 billion internet users by the end of 2025, with internet penetration rising to 80.1 percent, according to an industry report.

A report published Thursday by the China Internet Network Information Center notes the growing adoption of artificial intelligence technology in the country's consumer and manufacturing sectors. Generative AI is used by 602 million people in China.

Thus, according to the report, China's internet sector has made significant progress in 2021-2025, which is reflected in expanded coverage, deeper application, and improved technological innovation. -0-

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Caracas, February 5 (Xinhua) — Venezuelan authorities are investigating the events surrounding the January 3 U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced on Wednesday.

Without specifying the nature and scope of the investigation, the head of the military department indicated in his statement that the investigation will allow the country to “study, evaluate and make adjustments” to the plan for the transformation of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela.

The investigation involved "cutting-edge technology," the minister added.

He made the statement on Venezuela's National Dignity Day, which is considered a symbol of resistance and political change.

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Tehran, February 5 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new underground missile base on Wednesday amid tensions with the United States, the Fars news agency reported.

The base was unveiled during a visit by Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi and Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces Majid Mousavi.

They assessed the combat capability and operational readiness of the IRGC missile units. The military briefed the arriving troops on the strategic unit's progress and readiness, Fars reports.

"We are prepared for any action by our enemies. Furthermore, following the 12-day war (with Israel last June), we shifted our military doctrine from defensive to offensive, based on conducting lightning-fast, large-scale operations using asymmetric warfare and devastating military strategies," said A. Mousavi.

His statements came amid continuing tensions with the United States over the increased American military presence near Iran. Washington has threatened Tehran that it risks attack if it refuses to sign the deal.

On Sunday, A. Mousavi warned that Iran's response to any US mistake would provoke a regional war, IRNA reported. "The slightest mistake will give Iran free rein… Then no American will be safe, and the fire in the region will consume the United States and its allies," he said.

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UN, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia is a grave moment for international peace and security.

“For the first time in more than half a century, we are facing a world in which there are no binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals of the Russian Federation and the United States of America, the two states that hold the vast majority of the world’s nuclear weapons,” said A. Guterres.

The New START treaty, which limits the number of deployed nuclear warheads and strategic delivery systems between Russia and the United States, expires on Thursday.

Throughout the Cold War and beyond, nuclear arms control between the two countries helped prevent catastrophe. It fostered stability and, in combination with other measures, prevented devastating miscalculations. Most importantly, it contributed to the reduction of thousands of nuclear weapons from national arsenals. Strategic arms control has significantly improved the security of all people, not least the people of the United States and Russia, said Guterres.

The expiration of the New START Treaty comes at the worst possible moment, as the risk of nuclear weapons use is at its highest in decades, he stressed.

"However, in this moment of uncertainty, we must seek hope. This is an opportunity to reset and create an arms control regime that meets rapidly changing conditions," said Antonio Guterres. "I welcome the fact that the presidents of both countries have made clear their recognition of the destabilizing impact of the nuclear arms race and the need to prevent a return to a world of unrestrained nuclear proliferation. The world now expects the Russian Federation and the United States to turn words into action."

A. Guterres called on both countries to return to the negotiating table without delay and agree on a new framework agreement that would restore verifiable restrictions, reduce risks, and strengthen shared global security.

New START, which entered into force in 2011, was the last arms control treaty between Russia and the United States after Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019. –0–

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BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland on Thursday called on the Taiwan administration to lift unreasonable restrictions on direct air travel across the Taiwan Strait.

Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are urgently demanding the full resumption of direct cross-strait air travel, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, at a press conference.

The Spring Festival (Chunjie) is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese nation. Taiwanese compatriots, including businesspeople and students, eagerly await their safe return home to celebrate the Lunar New Year, he continued.

According to Chen Binhua, relevant parties on the Chinese mainland will prioritize the needs of Taiwan compatriots and actively prepare to launch additional cross-strait charter flights during the holiday.

“We hope that the Taiwanese side will listen to public opinion, lift unreasonable restrictions on cross-strait flights as soon as possible, and meet the needs of compatriots on both sides, especially Taiwan,” he concluded. -0-

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Beijing, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — In 2026, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which borders Mongolia and Russia, plans to develop a national pilot free trade zone in accordance with high standards, while more proactively aligning itself with international trade rules and confidently expanding institutional openness, so as to better participate in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic and Trade Corridor.

This was stated in the report on the work of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region government, which was read out at the 5th session of the 14th People's Congress of this region, which opened on Wednesday, the online news portal chinanews.com.cn reported, citing the words of the session deputies that the development plan outlined in the report gives confidence that the gates of Inner Mongolia's opening to the north will open even wider and better.

According to the report, a number of measures have been outlined for 2026 to ensure the smooth operation of the northern opening corridor. These primarily concern the coordinated advancement of construction of key transport infrastructure projects, including the cross-border railway through the Ganqimao Port and the second freight passage through the Ereen Road Port, both located on the border between China and Mongolia. At the same time, the introduction of automated escort vehicles and driverless heavy-duty trucks in cross-border transport will be encouraged.

The construction of Hohhot and Ulanqab as hubs for international China-Europe rail freight transport will be accelerated, as will the development of Manzhouli, adjacent to Russia, as a transport hub for these international freight services and a base for the storage and transportation of commodities. At the same time, plans are underway to establish a number of overseas public warehouses designed to increase freight consolidation and distribution capabilities, as well as the occupancy rate of freight trains returning to China.

Significantly accelerating the development of an open economy has also proven to be a key element in expanding external openness. In the new year, the Republic of Azerbaijan will strive to maintain stable commodity trade volumes and expand exports of new-energy vehicles and agricultural and livestock products. Additionally, additional efforts will be directed toward expanding market share in Central Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, as well as opening up new horizons for international cooperation in the digital economy, tourism, agriculture and livestock breeding, healthcare, and education.

In addition, as a new approach to expanding opening-up to the north, Inner Mongolia is also prepared to spread the innovative model of direct interregional supply of green electricity, formed as a result of the AR's cooperation with the economically developed regions of the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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