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BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday stressed that China and Canada should make joint efforts to promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.

He Lifeng, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks at a banquet on China-Canada trade and investment in Beijing, which he attended together with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The Vice Prime Minister of China noted that, following the strategic guidance of the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, China and Canada should adhere to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, win-win cooperation and mutual success, so as to jointly promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of bilateral trade and economic relations.

China is firmly committed to expanding high-level opening-up to the outside world and continuously developing new productive forces, He Lifeng said, adding that China hopes to work with all countries, including Canada, to open up new horizons of cooperation.

M. Carney, for his part, noted that China is Canada's second-largest trading partner. He expressed his readiness to expand high-level exchanges with China, effectively utilize dialogue mechanisms on trade and economic cooperation and other areas, and further advance cooperation in areas such as trade, agriculture, and energy.

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St. Petersburg, January 16 (Xinhua) — The explosion at the Ministry of Internal Affairs' professional training center in Syktyvkar was caused by the unprofessional actions of one of the instructors during a class, TASS reported, citing the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Komi Republic of Russia.

A flashbang grenade exploded during a scheduled training session at the Ministry of Internal Affairs training center in Syktyvkar on the afternoon of January 15. It caused a fire covering 340 square meters. The number of injured increased to 20. Approximately 200 people were evacuated due to heavy smoke in the building. Nine people are in critical or serious condition due to burns and carbon monoxide poisoning.

The teacher has been detained. A criminal case has been opened against him for abuse of office resulting in grave consequences. –0–

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URUMQI, January 16 (Xinhua) — Land border crossings in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region saw rapid growth in border traffic in 2025, making them the country's leading cross-border air and rail transport hubs, local authorities announced Friday.

Xinjiang also cemented its role as a key gateway to Central Asia. Passenger flights between the region's capital, Urumqi, and five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan—accounted for 35.1 percent of China's total passenger flights to these countries, also topping the national rankings, according to authorities.

Last year, the region, which has 19 dry ports, took a number of measures to address various operational needs.

According to Liu Peng, spokesman for the Xinjiang Border Inspection Headquarters, the introduction of special cargo zones and "fast track" protocols for priority flights at the Urumqi airport checkpoint has contributed to a 170.6 percent year-on-year increase in the number of international cargo flights.

According to official statistics, in 2025, more than 58 million Chinese and foreign travelers visited Xinjiang for border trade, tourism, and sightseeing in the region.

To facilitate the border crossing process, immigration service centers have been established at major ports such as Khorgos and Urumqi, providing one-stop services ranging from consultations on internal regulations to emergency medical care and currency exchange.

As Liu Peng emphasized, through the construction of “smart ports” and further institutional openness, Xinjiang is increasingly integrated into the Belt and Road Initiative, serving as a vital corridor connecting China with Central Asia and other countries. –0–

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Xinhua | January 17, 2026

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Lightning: D. Trump warned of tariffs against countries that do not support his plans for Greenland. Lightning: D. Trump warned of tariffs against countries that do not support his plans for Greenland.

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Washington, January 16 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he may impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to "acquire" Greenland, media reported.

“I can impose tariffs on countries if they don’t agree with our plans for Greenland, because we need it for national security,” Trump said at an event on healthcare held at the White House. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called on Friday for consistent progress in eliminating meaningless formalism and reducing the burden on low-level civil servants.

Cai Qi, also a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, made the call at a meeting of the special central mechanism for relevant work.

The meeting emphasized the need to establish and adhere to a sound performance evaluation methodology, as well as to do more to promote long-term development.

The meeting participants also called for eliminating hidden burdens at the grassroots level, getting rid of excessive documentation and meetings, improving mechanisms for preventing and managing “image” and “vanity” projects, and eradicating problems of formalism in the planning process.

The meeting noted that central and state departments should continue to play a model and guiding role, and that party committees at local and all levels should conscientiously fulfill their basic responsibilities.

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Beijing, January 16 (Xinhua) — The People's Bank of China (PBOC, central bank) has extended its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Bank of Canada (CBK).

The swap size is 200 billion yuan (approximately $28.5 billion), according to a statement released by the People's Bank of China on Friday.

As follows from the notice, the agreement is valid for five years with the possibility of further extension by mutual agreement of the parties.

The Chinese Central Bank stated that the update of the currency swap agreement will help strengthen financial cooperation between the two countries, expand the use of national currencies in settlements between China and Canada, simplify bilateral trade and investment activities, and maintain financial stability.

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Changsha, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — China's first light sport aircraft (LSA) equipped with domestically developed avionics and engines was delivered to a customer on Friday.

The Aurora SA60L was developed by Starair Aircraft Co., Ltd., headquartered in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, central China. In August 2025, the aircraft received its airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Starair Aircraft Co., Ltd. employee Liu Pengfei said the aircraft was ordered by Zhonghao /Chongqing/ General Aviation Co., Ltd.

The sports aircraft completed a 25-hour factory test flight, covering 31 locations. Based on parameters such as thrust-to-weight ratio, fuel consumption, vibration, and exterior design technologies, the domestically produced engine demonstrated good performance.

Xiao Huangxing, general manager of Starair's manned aircraft division, noted that the Aurora is equipped with Chinese-made intelligent platforms and data management platforms.

Engines and avionics account for a significant portion of the LSA's overall cost. The delivery of the Aurora will significantly improve the competitiveness of Chinese-made LSAs in the market, he added.

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TIANJIN, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — The Tianjin Shenlong Bencao Research Institute of Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Agency for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan recently signed a memorandum of cooperation in Tianjin, northern China, aimed at deepening cooperation in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) between the two sides.

Tianjin Shenlong Bencao Research Institute of Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine is mainly engaged in systematic research on traditional Chinese herbalism and medical specimens, and has many years of experience in the field of TCM and the prevention and treatment of gallstone disease.

According to the signed document, medical experts from China and Uzbekistan plan to conduct scientific research into the etiology, prevention, and treatment of cholelithiasis, promote the integration of TCM and modern medical technologies, and develop innovative drugs and treatments adapted to local needs.

The parties intend to promote the exchange of medical services and scientific research, as well as work together to create teams of highly qualified specialists in the field of medicine and healthcare.

The Chinese side also plans to establish a research institute in Uzbekistan, through which both sides will jointly cultivate and analyze medicinal herbs of Chinese medicine.

Qiao Te, Director of the Shenlong Bencao Research Institute, noted that in the future, the institute's team hopes to develop cooperation with more enterprises and organizations in SCO member states, as well as to facilitate the formation of a regional healthcare network and the promotion of technologies for the prevention and treatment of gallstone disease.

Tianjin is actively expanding cooperation with SCO member states in the field of TCM. In 2024, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine signed a memorandum of cooperation with three Uzbek universities to develop collaboration in areas such as education, scientific research, and exchanges in TCM.

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Beijing, January 16 (Xinhua) — The total inbound tourist flow to the Chinese capital reached 5.48 million in 2025, up 39 percent from the previous year, according to data released Friday by the Beijing Administration of Culture and Tourism.

Of these, 923,500 person-times were reported by residents of the Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan, and 4.557 million person-times were reported by foreign citizens. Compared to the previous year, these two indicators increased by 26.7 percent and 41.8 percent, respectively.

In 2025, Asians visited Beijing 2.01 million times, Europeans 1.562 million times, and Americans 641,000 times. These figures increased by 43%, 47.9%, and 35.6%, respectively.

According to statistics, inbound tourism spending in Beijing increased by 44.7% year-on-year to 50.56 billion yuan (approximately US$7.21 billion) in 2025.

Beijing authorities have expanded services for incoming tourists, simplifying visa and customs clearance, payments, shopping, and tax refunds. The city has also introduced innovative tourism offerings, including 10 themed tourist routes and tours of World Heritage sites.

According to the department, in 2026, Beijing plans to further improve services for incoming tourists and develop new offerings related to intangible cultural heritage and traditional Chinese medicine. -0-

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