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BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, met with Jonathan Powell, National Security Adviser to the British Prime Minister, in Beijing on Wednesday.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China marks the first official visit by a British prime minister to China in eight years, Wang Yi said.

He noted that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and the UK bear significant responsibility for peace and development throughout the world.

He also stressed that in a complex and unstable international environment, both sides must uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, jointly address challenges, and protect the international system, of which the UN is the core.

Jonathan Powell, in turn, stated that China is the world's second-largest economy and a major influential country. The lack of high-level contacts between the UK and China over many years is not in the interests of the people of both countries, he noted.

He said the UK hoped to use Prime Minister Starmer's visit as an opportunity to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with China at all levels and across various sectors, and to develop a more coherent and comprehensive strategic partnership.

The parties also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, including the Ukrainian crisis. -0-

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BEIJING, January 29 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck the South Sandwich Islands at 07:30 GMT on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.

According to initial data, the earthquake's epicenter was located at 57.71 degrees south latitude and 25.30 degrees west longitude. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — As the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) approaches, China on Thursday launched a month-long cultural and tourism campaign featuring a wide range of activities and promotions to better meet the public's desire for a joyful Spring Festival celebration.

From late January to early March, the campaign will hold approximately 30,000 events nationwide, featuring a variety of seasonal products, cultural and tourism activities, including traditional New Year customs, performances, exhibitions, and more.

In addition, more than 360 million yuan (about 51.6 million US dollars) in consumer vouchers and subsidies will be distributed, along with measures such as discounted or free admission on entrance tickets, season ticket discounts, and cross-regional cultural tourism travel promotions.

The campaign was launched by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China in the city of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, East China. -0-

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Niamey, January 29 (Xinhua) — Heavy gunfire and powerful explosions were heard near Amani Diori International Airport in Niger's capital Niamey on Thursday morning.

Residents of areas near the airport reported that gunfire and explosions began shortly after midnight and continued for about two hours. Several users of the social media site X posted videos and messages claiming to have seen flashes of light in the night sky above the airport, accompanied by continuous gunfire.

The situation has now returned to normal, and all military camps in Niamey have been put on alert.

Government authorities and airport management have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. There have been no official reports of casualties or injuries.

Amani Diori International Airport is located approximately 10 kilometers from Niger's presidential palace. The airport houses an air force base, a recently established drone base, and the headquarters of the joint forces of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali fighting jihadist groups.

Niger is a major global producer and exporter of uranium. A large shipment of uranium ore is currently being stored at the capital's airport awaiting export.

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Mexico City, January 29 (Xinhua) — Mexico will continue to supply oil to Cuba despite pressure from the United States, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced at a press conference at the National Palace on Wednesday.

This decision is in line with Mexico's historical foreign policy, and oil supplies are part of the country's sovereign decisions, she stressed.

According to K. Sheinbaum, the deliveries are being made under contracts between the state-owned oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and a Cuban government agency as part of Mexico's humanitarian aid to Cuba. She added that Pemex is responsible for ensuring deliveries are in accordance with the contracts.

K. Sheinbaum commented on rumors that emerged after Bloomberg's publication that Mexico was bowing to US pressure and suspending oil supplies. "I never said anything about whether they were suspended… That's a later interpretation based on a newspaper article," the president said, denying any official decision on the matter.

Mexico remains committed to providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, K. Sheinbaum emphasized. However, she declined to say whether future aid shipments would include oil, noting that such decisions depend on specific agreements between the two countries.

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BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — China will never pose a threat to other countries, no matter how the country grows and develops, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

China is committed to peaceful development, has never started a war, and has never occupied an inch of foreign land, Xi Jinping emphasized. -0-

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Canberra, January 29 (Xinhua) — Australia's annual inflation rate rose to 3.8 percent in December 2025, exceeding economists' forecasts, according to data released Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

According to the data, the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.8 percent year-on-year in December and by 3.4 percent in November.

The latest inflation data is expected to determine whether the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise interest rates at its first Monetary Policy Board meeting in 2026 on Tuesday, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reports. –0–

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UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Wednesday warned against military adventures against Iran, calling on all parties to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and oppose interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

The current situation in Iran has attracted widespread attention, Fu Cong said at the UN Security Council's open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. He added that as the threat of war looms, tensions in the Middle East are rising.

"The use of force cannot solve problems. Any military adventures will only push the region into the abyss of unpredictability," the diplomat said.

"We hope that the United States and other parties involved will heed the call of the international community and regional countries, make efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, and avoid escalating tensions and adding fuel to the fire," Fu Cong said.

Iran is an independent sovereign state, and its affairs should be decided independently by the Iranian people themselves, the Chinese envoy said, noting that China hopes for stability in Iran and supports it in ensuring its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

“We call on all parties to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, oppose interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and reject the threat or use of force in international relations,” Fu Cong emphasized.

According to the Chinese diplomat, the Middle East belongs to the peoples of the region. It is not an arena for rivalry between major powers and should not become a victim of geopolitical confrontation between countries outside its borders.

China is ready to work with the international community to respect the choices of the peoples of the region, take seriously the legitimate concerns of countries in the region, and jointly play a constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, said China's Permanent Representative to the UN.

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Phnom Penh, January 29 (Xinhua) — A total of 9,065 electric vehicles will be registered in Cambodia by 2025, according to data released Wednesday by the kingdom's Ministry of Public Works and Transport.

It is noted that there are also 3,203 electric motorcycles and 700 three-wheeled electric motorcycles registered in Cambodia.

The top three most popular electric vehicle brands in the kingdom are BYD (China), Toyota (Japan), and Tesla (USA).

Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesperson Phan Rim noted that electric vehicles save fuel and produce no harmful emissions. "Electric vehicles are gaining popularity in Cambodia, and the country aims to increase the number of electric vehicles to 30,000 by 2030," he told Xinhua.

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COLOMBO, January 29 (Xinhua) — The inauguration of the "Happy Chinese New Year 2026" cultural events series was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday.

The gala evening, jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, featured artists from the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (Yunnan Province, southwest China). They presented the audience with authentic Bai culture, including songs, dances, and traditional music.

The gala evening was attended by approximately 1,200 people, including the Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, senior officials of the Sri Lankan government, as well as Chinese citizens residing on the island and the local public.

Speaking at the event, Qi Zhenhong stated that 2026 is considered the Year of the Horse according to the traditional calendar. In Chinese culture, this animal symbolizes effort, loyalty, and success, which aligns well with the spirit of optimism and perseverance valued in Sri Lanka, he noted. The ambassador wished China and Sri Lanka further and greater achievements in their pursuit of national development in the new year.

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