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Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, is a renowned historical and cultural city in China. Situated in the central Yangtze River Delta region, Suzhou has long been called "Paradise on Earth" due to its mild climate, fertile soil, and abundant resources.

Suzhou is also a city of gardens. Suzhou's classical parks and gardens, treasures of world culture and art, embody the most valuable elements of Eastern garden art. More than 60 classical parks and gardens are well-preserved in the city. Zhuozhengyuan and Liuyuan Gardens are among the four most famous gardens in China. Nine Suzhou garden complexes, including Zhuozhengyuan, Liuyuan, Wanshiyuan, Shizilin, Yipu, and Ouyuan Gardens, are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Brussels/London, January 18 (Xinhua) — European capitals are considering retaliating against Washington with tariffs worth 93 billion euros (US$107.68 billion) or restrictions on American companies' access to the EU market in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on NATO allies who oppose his campaign to seize Greenland, the Financial Times reported.

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Tehran, January 18 (Xinhua) — Any attack on Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be considered a declaration of "full-scale war" against the Iranian people, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday following a heated exchange of words with US President Donald Trump.

M. Pezeschkian's statement, published on the social network X, came amid heightened tensions after D. Trump remarked in an interview with the American publication Politico on Saturday that "it's time to look for new leadership in Iran."

“Any attack on our great leader would be tantamount to a full-scale war with the Iranian nation,” warned M. Pezeshkian.

The Iranian president also blamed Washington for the Islamic Republic's economic woes, citing "long-standing hostility" and "inhumane sanctions" imposed by the US and its allies as the main reasons for the Iranian people's plight.

The diplomatic row escalated earlier on Saturday when Khamenei called Trump a "criminal," holding him responsible for the casualties and damage caused by recent internal unrest in Iran.

Relations between Tehran and Washington remain tense since Donald Trump's return to the White House, characterized by the continuation of the "maximum pressure" policy and frequent verbal clashes between the leaders of the two countries. –0–

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Lightning: At least two people were killed after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain – media Lightning: At least two people were killed after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain – media

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Santiago, January 18 (Xinhua) — Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on Sunday in the regions of Nuble and Bío Bío due to massive wildfires that have killed at least 16 people. He authorized the deployment of all necessary resources to fight the blazes.

"Given the serious fires currently ongoing, I have decided to declare a state of emergency in the Newble and Bio-Bio areas. All resources are available," G. Borich wrote on social media.

According to Chile's National Forestry Corporation, as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday local time, 24 active fires were registered in the country, including nine in Nuble and three in Bío-Bío. The largest fire, covering approximately 2,200 hectares, is raging in the commune of Ranquil in Nuble.

Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Management Service Director Alicia Cebrián told local media that at least 30,000 people have been evacuated from the hardest-hit areas of Penco, a municipality in the Bío Bío region. The damage to homes has yet to be fully assessed.

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Hohhot, January 18 (Xinhua) — The death toll from the factory explosion in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region remains at two, with two missing and 78 hospitalized, according to the latest official figures released Sunday.

The explosion occurred at around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday in the western part of Baotou City at a sheet rolling mill of Baogang United Steel.

As of 7:50 PM Sunday, local authorities reported two dead and two missing. Seventy-eight people were taken to hospitals, four of whom were seriously injured.

A large-scale rescue operation is currently underway. Forces from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Baotou City, and its Kundulun District have been mobilized. Police have dispatched over 170 personnel, over 70 vehicles, and five drones to the scene. More than 130 fire and rescue personnel are also involved.

The cause of the explosion, which caused significant tremors in the surrounding area, is still being investigated. –0–

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Oslo, January 18 (Xinhua) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen wrote on social media on Sunday that "Europe cannot be blackmailed." The statement followed a series of emergency phone calls with European leaders regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats to impose tariffs over the Greenland situation.

M. Frederiksen reported speaking with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In her social media post, she noted: "The Kingdom of Denmark is receiving tremendous support. At the same time, it has now become even clearer that this issue extends far beyond our borders."

"It's all the more important that we firmly adhere to the fundamental values on which the European community was founded," she added. "We want cooperation, not conflict. I am pleased with the consistent statements from the rest of the continent's countries: Europe cannot be blackmailed."

Earlier, eight European countries, including Denmark, issued a joint statement reaffirming their "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland and warning that US tariffs imposed in response to their stance on Greenland could create the risk of a "dangerous downward spiral" in transatlantic relations.

On January 17, Donald Trump announced that, effective February 1, due to the situation surrounding Greenland, the United States would impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. He also stated that the tariff rate would increase to 25% beginning in early June and would remain in effect until a deal for the United States to purchase Greenland was reached.

As the world's largest island, Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen exercising control over Greenland's defense and foreign policy. The island also hosts a US military base. Since returning to the US presidency in 2025, Donald Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to "acquire" Greenland and has recently stepped up his threats to that effect.

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Beijing, January 18 (Xinhua) — China's Anhui, Henan, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces have issued a Level 4 emergency response for meteorological disasters caused by low temperatures, rain, snow, and ice, according to the National Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Relief Commission.

This decision was made because a cold wave is expected to hit vast areas of central and eastern China from January 18 to 21. Meteorological services predict rain and snowfall in these regions, with a front moving from north to south.

Heavy snowfall is forecast for southern Shaanxi Province, central and southern Henan Province, western Hubei Province, northern Hunan Province, and western Anhui Province. Freezing rain is expected in southern Anhui Province, central and southern Henan Province, western Hubei Province, Hunan Province, Guizhou Province, and northeastern Chongqing Municipality.

Authorities have warned that the cold wave will affect large areas, with sharply lower temperatures, a complex combination of precipitation, and an increased risk of natural disasters caused by low temperatures, rain, snow, and ice.

The State Committee called on relevant departments and provincial authorities to pay increased attention to key sectors, including transportation, electricity, communications, and life support systems. –0–

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OSLO, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — In direct response to new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, eight European countries targeted by the tariffs issued a joint statement on Sunday reaffirming their "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland and warning that the U.S. actions on Greenland could create the risk of a "dangerous downward spiral" in transatlantic relations.

The statement was jointly issued by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

The eight countries threatened with tariffs by Trump on Saturday emphasized their "commitment to defending their sovereignty" and their readiness for dialogue based on the principles of "sovereignty and territorial integrity." European states criticized the US tariff threats, noting that they "undermine transatlantic relations," and promised a "united and coordinated" response.

On January 17, D. Trump announced that, starting February 1, due to the situation around Greenland, the United States would introduce customs duties of 10 percent on all goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Finland.

As the American leader wrote on social media, starting June 1, the tariff rate will increase to 25 percent and will remain in effect until a deal is reached on the purchase of Greenland by the United States.

Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen controlling Greenland's defense and foreign policy. The island also hosts a US military base. Since returning to the US presidency in 2025, Donald Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to "acquire" Greenland and has recently stepped up his threats to that effect.

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SANTIAGO, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on Sunday in the regions of Nuble and Bio Bio after wildfires killed at least 16 people.

"Given the serious fires that are currently ongoing, I have decided to declare a state of emergency in the Newble and Bio-Bio areas. All resources are available," G. Boric wrote on social media.

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