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Brussels, January 29 (Xinhua) — European Union foreign ministers have taken a "decisive" step by designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced on Thursday.

K. Callas made a corresponding statement on the social network X. –0–

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Moscow, January 29 (Xinhua) — There is no risk to Russia from the spread of the Nipah virus, the TASS news agency reported on Thursday, citing Anna Popova, head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor).

"There are currently no risks to the Russian Federation from the Nipah virus or the situation unfolding in India. It's important to note that two cases of the disease have been officially registered in India to date," A. Popova noted, adding that all those with whom these cases came into contact are being monitored.

According to Rospotrebnadzor specialist Natalia Pshenichnaya, the Nipah virus is characterized by a severe and rapidly progressive course, significantly reducing the likelihood of its importation into Russia. "The patient won't even make it to the airport," she said, noting that there are no animals in Russia that carry the virus.

She recalled that the Russian Federation has a "Perimeter" system in place at the border, which allows for the identification of those arriving with signs of infectious diseases.

An outbreak of the Nipah virus has been reported in India. This infection is spread by certain species of bats. Humans become infected through contact with them and by consuming date palm sap or fruit contaminated with the excreta of infected animals.

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Moscow, January 29 (Xinhua) — Russia appreciates the United Arab Emirates' contribution to the prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, as well as to the organization of contacts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this Thursday in the Kremlin during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"I would like to particularly note the efforts of the Emirati side in the context of the Ukrainian crisis, their contribution to the exchange of detainees, and their assistance in organizing contacts in various forms within the United Arab Emirates," Putin said, adding that Russia highly values this.

The UAE President, for his part, noted that "relations between the UAE and Russia are based on a deep legacy of fruitful cooperation that has spanned over 50 years." "Our countries are bound by partnership and sustainable cooperation in various areas of the economy, energy, investment, trade, technology, and other fields," he emphasized.

"We are committed to strengthening our relations and achieving our strategic partnership goals in the interests of both countries," added Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He expressed confidence that the agreement on trade in services and investment signed last August, as well as the free trade agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union, will contribute to strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Russia.

According to the Kremlin press service, the Russian president noted the relevance of dialogue on the state of affairs in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone and joint efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

"Of course, resolving the issue of establishing a full-fledged Palestinian state that would coexist in peace and security with Israel is crucial. This will allow us to achieve a sustainable settlement and ensure long-term stability in the region. Of course, we are all closely monitoring what is currently happening on the Iranian track," Vladimir Putin emphasized.

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Beijing, January 29 (Xinhua) — China will develop new productive capacities in the water sector nationwide, focusing on the expanded application of advanced technologies and equipment to improve reservoir management, the Ministry of Water Resources announced on Thursday.

As Zhang Wenjie, head of the ministry's Operations Management Department, noted, the country will establish an all-weather intelligent monitoring system covering space, air, land, water, and engineering structures. It will comprehensively utilize such tools as remote sensing satellites, ground-penetrating radars, unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned vessels, and underwater robots to enhance its capacity to detect hidden hazards and conduct intelligent inspections.

Zhang Wenjie cited an example of the successful application of new technologies last year. During the autumn flood of 2025 on the Hanjiang River, the engineering safety of the Danjiangkou Reservoir in Hubei Province (Central China) was monitored in real time using a global navigation satellite system and measuring robots. This technical support ensured precise and scientifically sound regulation of the reservoir's operations.

According to Wang Bao'en, Vice Minister of Water Resources, the ministry is currently focusing on the development of safe, environmentally friendly, and "smart" dams. It will intensify research, development, and implementation of new technologies and equipment, and will select a batch of representative dams with favorable basic conditions to launch a pilot project for the construction of dams of the three aforementioned types and significantly improve the level of modernized reservoir management.

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BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Liao Xilong, a former member of the Central Military Commission and former head of the abolished General Logistics Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), died in Beijing on Jan. 23 at the age of 85 after a long illness.

Liao Xilong's body was cremated at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery on Thursday.

In 2000, Liao Xilong was promoted to the rank of colonel general.

Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng, Hu Jintao and other comrades visited the hospital where Liao Xilong was hospitalized or expressed their deep condolences and sympathies to his family members in various ways. –0–

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SHANGHAI, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — U.S. automaker Tesla has produced more than 2,000 units of commercial Megapack electric energy storage systems at its battery storage plant Megafactory Shanghai in 2025.

According to the company, Megapack batteries were primarily produced for export, including to markets in Europe and Australia.

Megafactory Shanghai, located in the Lingang Special Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, was officially put into operation in February 2025.

The factory is Tesla's second major facility in Shanghai and its first outside the United States, marking the company's deepening investment in China.

In 2019, Tesla also built Gigafactory Shanghai, its first facility in the Chinese metropolis. –0–

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BEIJING, January 29 (Xinhua) — Lottery ticket sales in China last year totaled nearly 627.97 billion yuan (approximately 90 billion U.S. dollars), up 0.7 percent year-on-year, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of Finance.

According to the agency, sales of charity lottery tickets in 2025 reached 208.58 billion yuan, up 0.3 percent from the previous year.

Sports lottery ticket sales totaled 419.39 billion yuan, up 0.9 percent year-on-year.

In December 2025, lottery tickets worth 52.35 billion yuan were sold in the country, down 9.1 percent year-on-year.

Under China's lottery regulations, proceeds from lottery ticket sales are used to cover administrative costs, fund charitable projects, and form a prize fund. –0–

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Beijing, January 29 (Xinhua) — China intends to strengthen strategic cooperation with Russia and support each other on issues affecting their core interests and key concerns, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Thursday.

Jiang Bin made the statement at a press conference while answering a question about a recent video call between the defense ministers of the two countries.

He noted that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Chinese-Russian partnership and strategic cooperation and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between China and the Russian Federation.

Chinese-Russian relations have maintained a high level of development, and exchanges and cooperation between the militaries of the two countries at all levels and in various fields have yielded fruitful results, which plays an important role in maintaining international and regional stability, Jiang Bin noted.

The official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Defense added that China intends to work with Russia to make new contributions to deepening the Sino-Russian comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era, and to continuously inject positive energy into global security and stability.

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Beijing, January 29 (Xinhua) — China hopes the United States will develop an objective and rational perception of China. This was stated on Thursday by Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin, who called on the US to stop hyping up the so-called "Chinese military threat."

Jiang Bin made these statements while responding to media inquiries regarding the US National Defense Strategy 2026, published by the US Department of Defense. This document states that the United States will deter China in the Asia-Pacific region through force, not confrontation, and that it is necessary to establish extensive exchanges with the Chinese military to maintain strategic stability and ensure a dignified peace.

The document also states that the United States will build a deterrence and defense system on the “first island chain” to ensure military balance in the region.

“Facts have proven that any attempt to contain or block China is doomed to failure,” said a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman.

Noting that adhering to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation is the correct path for cooperation between China and the United States, Jiang Bin noted that China is willing to work with the United States to promote the stable development of bilateral relations while firmly safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests.

Jiang Bin called on the United States to stop inciting bloc confrontation, prevent discrepancies between words and deeds on issues affecting China's core interests, and promote the healthy and stable development of relations between the armed forces of the two countries through real actions.

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Beijing, January 29 (Xinhua) — The People's Liberation Army Navy and the China Coast Guard will safeguard national sovereignty and maintain peace in the South China Sea (SCS), Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said Thursday.

"We will continue to strictly fulfill our duty and mission to protect the seas and borders, and put into practice the concept of a maritime community with a shared future," Jiang Bin said at a press conference in response to a question on the matter.

A Chinese defense ministry spokesman recalled that on January 22, the Chinese Navy and the Chinese People's Liberation Army rescued 17 crew members from a Philippine vessel that sank in the South China Sea near China's Huangyan Island, and handed them over to the Philippine side on January 25.

However, as Jiang Bin noted, the Philippine Coast Guard spokesman, contrary to all expectations, used this humanitarian act to whip up propaganda, which was a despicable and dishonest act.

"The Chinese Navy and the BOC will make an even greater contribution to turning the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation," assured the official representative of the PRC Ministry of Defense.

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