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BEIJING, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — Properly handling the electric vehicle issue between China and the EU within the framework of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and in the spirit of mutual respect is of great positive significance in the current international situation, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said Thursday.

On January 12, China and the EU announced positive results after several rounds of consultations, which attracted wide attention from various circles both at home and abroad, she noted at a regular press conference.

The business communities of both China and the EU highly welcomed and fully endorsed the progress made, He Yongqian noted, adding that the "soft landing" of this case will greatly strengthen market confidence and inject new impetus into China-EU cooperation in automobile trade and investment.

She quoted an EU politician as calling the development a positive step towards building sustainable trade relations between China and the EU and saying it demonstrated that resolving trade differences through partnership remained possible.

Proper regulation of the electric vehicle issue will not only contribute to the sustainable development of trade and economic relations between China and the EU, but also to the stability of production and supply chains in the global automotive industry.

Moreover, this move sends a clear and strong signal to the world that China and the EU are willing to jointly uphold the rules-based order of international trade, set a good example of resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, and inject greater certainty and positive impetus into global economic development, He Yongqian concluded. -0-

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Lanzhou, January 15 (Xinhua) — Ten young people from Tajikistan underwent a three-month training course at the Institute of Politics and International Relations of Lanzhou University in northwest China's Gansu Province from October to December 2025.

Their curriculum included courses such as "Chinese Language," "Modern Sinology," and "China Overview," which helped them improve their Chinese language proficiency, gain a broader understanding of the country's characteristics, and gain a deeper understanding of the social development process in China.

In addition to the lectures, Lanzhou University organized a tour of Lanzhou (the capital of Gansu Province) for them, during which they visited the Temple of the Dragon King and a theme park, and sampled local cuisine.

In addition, a series of cultural exchange events were organized for the training participants, aimed at deepening mutual understanding between the youth of the two countries and promoting mutual learning between the two civilizations.

Chinese student representative Wang Wendong stated that intercultural dialogue is an important way to broaden horizons and deepen knowledge of foreign countries. He also expressed hope that Chinese and international students will continue to strengthen interactions and achieve common progress through exchanges.

The Tajik cadets noted that studying at Lanzhou University not only deepened their knowledge of their field but also instilled in them a love of Chinese culture. They expressed their willingness to continue contributing to strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

According to Zhu Yongbiao, director of the aforementioned institute at Lanzhou University, training representatives of Tajikistan's young elite at Lanzhou University has strengthened mutual understanding between faculty and students from China and Tajikistan. He expressed hope that these young people will play a role in promoting friendly relations between the two countries.

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BEIJING, January 15 (Xinhua) — North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's foreign trade turnover grew 6.4 percent year-on-year to 220.67 billion yuan (approximately 31.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, 2.6 percentage points higher than the national average, the Neimenggu Ribao daily reported on Thursday.

In 2025, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's exports amounted to RMB 89.87 billion, up 5.4 percent year-on-year, while imports increased 7 percent to RMB 130.8 billion.

It is worth noting that Inner Mongolia's foreign trade turnover reached a monthly high of 24.24 billion yuan in December, up 26.9 percent year-on-year, with exports reaching 10.5 billion yuan, up 22.5 percent, and imports jumping 30.5 percent to 13.74 billion yuan.

In 2025, Inner Mongolia's foreign trade volume steadily grew, accompanied by an improvement in its quality. Over the past year, the region's exports of agricultural products and essential organic chemicals increased by 15.4 percent and 11.4 percent year-on-year, respectively, while copper ore imports increased by 50.4 percent compared to 2024.

According to a local customs official, customs officials will focus on simplifying the customs clearance process, optimizing the supervision model, and promoting cross-border trade in order to give a good start to the development of Inner Mongolia's foreign trade during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). -0-

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Beijing, January 15 (Xinhua) — The first passenger flight from Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, was launched Thursday morning. Its successful launch ended the absence of direct passenger flights between Kashgar and Tashkent, and reduced travel time between the two destinations to approximately two hours.

According to the online news portal chinanews.com.cn, the new flight 7Q3166/3167 will be operated once a week in both directions by an A320 aircraft.

The launch of the new flight, along with the visa-free regime launched last year between China and Uzbekistan, has fueled widespread optimism about increased human exchanges between the two countries. Several travel agencies in Kashgar report receiving numerous inquiries from local residents seeking to take advantage of the new flight for short weekend trips to the Central Asian region.

By the end of 2025, Kashgar Lining International Airport had opened more than 90 passenger and cargo air routes, serving 46 Chinese cities and 5 overseas cities. -0-

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Beijing, January 15 /Xinhua/ — The People's Bank of China (PBOC, central bank) announced a 0.25 percentage point cut in interest rates under its structural monetary policy instruments.

The one-year refinancing rate will be cut from 1.5 percent to 1.25 percent, and rates for other maturities will be adjusted accordingly, Deputy Governor of the People's Bank of China Zou Lan said at a press conference on Thursday.

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Moscow, January 15 (Xinhua) – Russia is expelling British diplomat Gareth Samuel Davis in connection with his involvement with the British intelligence services, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

"On January 15, the British Chargé d'Affaires in Russia, D. Dolakia, was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She lodged a strong protest in connection with information received by Russian competent authorities regarding the affiliation of one of the embassy's diplomatic staff with the British intelligence services," the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has named the officer. "During counterintelligence operations, the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation identified an undeclared British intelligence officer, Gareth Samuel Davis, born August 8, 1980, who was sent to Russia under the cover of his position as Second Secretary of the Administrative and Economic Department of the British Embassy in Moscow," the FSB's Public Relations Center (PRC) said in a statement.

"On the basis of these grounds, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with the relevant agencies, has decided to revoke Gareth Samuel Davis's accreditation. The Briton has been ordered to leave Russia within two weeks," the Public Relations Center stated.

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Vladivostok, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — A gas explosion in a private home on Thursday claimed the life of a woman in the Russian city of Ussuriysk.

According to Primamedia, two more people were injured in the gas explosion. Firefighters from the Ministry of Emergency Situations quickly began extinguishing the fire, which covered two square meters. More than 20 specialists and five pieces of equipment arrived at the scene.

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UN, January 15 /Xinhua/ — UN Security Council resolutions should not be misinterpreted or abused, and Yemen's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be fully respected, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Sun Lei, said on Wednesday.

As a reminder, the Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution extending the requirement for monthly reports on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, with 13 votes in favor. China and Russia abstained.

The basis for the UN Secretary-General's reporting on attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea is Security Council Resolution 2722, which was adopted in January 2024. Unfortunately, following the adoption of this document, some countries took military action against Yemen, which seriously undermined the peace process and increased security risks in the Red Sea, Sun Lei stated.

"We reiterate that Security Council resolutions must not be misinterpreted or abused, the UN Charter must be strictly observed, and Yemen's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be fully respected," he said, commenting on China's decision to abstain.

The situation in Yemen and the Red Sea is closely linked to the conflict in the Gaza Strip, the diplomat emphasized. China calls for the full implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, the establishment of a truly lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and the swift realization of the "two states for two peoples" principle in order to facilitate an early, comprehensive, just, and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue and create conditions for the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East, Sun Lei stated.

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BANGKOK, January 15 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and two others injured when a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand, local authorities said.

The accident occurred around 9:10 a.m. local time on the Rama II Highway, which connects Bangkok with Samut Sakhon Province. A crane working on the elevated highway construction site collapsed onto passing vehicles.

Rescue operations are underway. An investigation into the cause of the incident has been launched. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — The text of Xi Jinping's speech at the Central Conference on Urban Work will be released on Friday.

The text of the above-mentioned speech by Xi Jinping, who is also the President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the second issue of this year's leading journal of the CPC Central Committee, Qiushi.

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