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BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — China hopes the Iranian government and people can overcome the current difficulties and maintain national stability, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration is considering "several very strong options," including possible military action against Iran, following growing reports of unrest within the country.

China always opposes interference in the internal affairs of other countries and supports the full protection of the sovereignty and security of all countries by international law, a Chinese diplomat said at a regular departmental press conference, commenting on Donald Trump's statements at the media's request.

Mao Ning opposed the use of force or the threat of its use in international relations and called on all parties to do more to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. -0-

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Beijing, January 12 (Xinhua) — In 2025, the annual foreign trade turnover through the Dongning Port (Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China), located on the border between China and Russia, will exceed 1 million tons for the first time, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Dongning city government.

Last year, Dongning City, taking advantage of opportunities created by expanding Sino-Russian cooperation, continued to promote the development of the Dongning checkpoint through measures such as strengthening cooperation with Russia, optimizing the business environment, and improving customs clearance efficiency.

Data show that as of the end of November 2025, foreign trade turnover through the Dongning Port was 10.8 billion yuan (about 1.5 billion US dollars) in value terms, an increase of 12 percent compared to the same period in 2024, and in quantitative terms, the figure increased by 33 percent to 970 thousand tons.

In 2025, 360,000 tons of coal, as well as nearly 1,000 tons of Kamchatka crab and other seafood, were imported through the Dongning Port. Cross-border e-commerce exports through the port reached 1.13 billion yuan, a 146 percent increase over the entire 2024. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — The Shenzhou 21 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station recently successfully completed a series of important in-orbit training and advanced scientific experiments, laying a solid foundation for future missions and scientific discoveries.

A video report from China Media Group (CMG) released Sunday evening showed astronauts participating in comprehensive training exercises, including telematic rendezvous and docking, medical assistance, and emergency evacuation drills, conducted last week.

According to the report, these activities are aimed at improving the crew's operational skills and ability to respond to emergencies during their long stay in orbit.

According to the report, during telematic docking and rendezvous training, the cosmonauts practiced using handheld controls to simulate the delicate process of operating spacecraft. During medical training, the crew further familiarized themselves with the location and use of medical equipment and focused on rehearsing procedures to ensure preparedness for potential health emergencies.

In particular, the crew members also conducted exercises on evacuation from the module in emergency situations under conditions of a simulated fire on the space station.

In addition to training, the crew made significant progress in several research projects. In the field of space medicine, the cosmonauts used VR goggles and an electroencephalograph to study eye-brain coordination.

This study aims to analyze patterns and changes in astronauts' brain control signals in zero-gravity conditions, which may contribute to the development of future brain-computer interaction technologies.

At the same time, research into the electrochemistry of lithium-ion batteries using optical methods is progressing successfully on the station. The results are expected to provide important theoretical support for the development and highly reliable use of lithium-ion batteries for future space missions.

The Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on October 31, 2025. Following launch, the Shenzhou-21 and Shenzhou-20 crews completed China's seventh orbital crew rotation. On December 9, the Shenzhou-21 crew completed the first series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) for their mission.

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St. Petersburg, January 12 (Xinhua) — A spill of approximately 80 tons of AI-95 gasoline occurred Sunday evening at an oil depot in the city of Olenegorsk in Russia's Murmansk region, the regional branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

According to the press service, a pipeline connected to a gasoline tank leaked. Approximately 80 tons of gasoline leaked within the oil depot.

The fuel supply has been cut off. Personnel from the environmental organization Ecospas arrived at the scene to clean up the spill. The gasoline is stored in containment facilities, and preparations are underway to pump out the oil products and contaminated snow for disposal.

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Moscow, January 12 (Xinhua) — A terrorist attack by Ukrainian security services on a railway bridge in the Perm region has been thwarted, the Russian Federal Security Service's Public Relations Center (PSC) reported.

"The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, with the forceful support of the Russian National Guard, prevented a terrorist attack planned by Ukrainian intelligence services on the Chusovsky railway bridge of the Sverdlovsk railway," the statement reads.

A Russian citizen born in 1972 was detained in the city of Chusovoy in the Perm Krai. According to reports, the man fell victim to phone scammers on the messaging app Telegram and transferred 350,000 rubles to so-called "safe accounts." "Then, on instructions from the perpetrators, posing as law enforcement and special services officers, under the pretext of assisting in the return of the funds, he manufactured a homemade explosive device with the intent of committing a terrorist attack as part of an ongoing inspection of the anti-terrorism security of transport infrastructure facilities in the Perm Krai," the FSB Public Relations Center reported.

Ten kilograms of explosives, components for making explosive devices, and a webcam intended for monitoring a railway bridge were seized at the citizen's residence.

The Investigative Department of the Federal Security Service (FSB) for the Perm Territory has opened a criminal case against the detainee under articles relating to terrorism and the illegal manufacture of explosive substances or devices. "For the combined crimes committed, he faces a sentence of up to life imprisonment," the Public Relations Center stated.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve confirmed late Sunday that prosecutors are investigating Fed Chairman Jerome Powell over a multi-billion-dollar renovation project at the central bank's headquarters.

In a public statement on the Federal Reserve's website, John Powell said the Justice Department served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, "threatening criminal prosecution in connection with my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. That testimony, in part, concerned a multi-year project to renovate the Federal Reserve's historic office buildings."

"This unprecedented action must be viewed in the broader context of the administration's threats and ongoing pressure," Powell said. "The threat of criminal prosecution is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public interest, not on the president's preferences," he noted.

"The question is whether the Fed can continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether monetary policy will be driven by political pressure or intimidation," the Fed chairman said.

J. Powell emphasized that he “will continue to do the job for which the Senate confirmed me with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people.”

Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized J. Powell for not cutting interest rates as quickly and to the extent that D. Trump demanded. –0–

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Astana, January 12 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan's gross domestic product increased by 6.5 percent year-on-year in January-December 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics. This was reported by the Kazinform news agency on Monday.

As noted, at the direction of the head of state, the government is taking systemic measures to diversify the economy. Industry, transport, construction, and trade contributed the most to economic growth last year.

The industrial production index for 2025 was 7.4%. Positive industrial production dynamics were recorded in several regions of the country, with the manufacturing sector demonstrating steady growth of 6.4%. This growth was driven by an increase in food production by 8.1%, petroleum products by 5.9%, chemical products by 9.8%, metallurgy by 1.2%, and mechanical engineering by 12.9%.

Growth in the transport and warehousing sector reached 20.4 percent by the end of the year, driven by an increase in freight traffic, primarily by road and rail, as well as an increase in passenger traffic and related transport services.

The construction industry grew by 15.9 percent, driven by the implementation of infrastructure and social projects. From January to December 2025, 20.1 million square meters of housing were commissioned, a 5.1 percent increase compared to the previous year.

The trade sector showed growth of 8.9 percent during the reporting period, with wholesale trade playing the main role, accounting for more than two-thirds of the industry's total volume.

Growth was also recorded in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries—up 5.9 percent, including due to increases in crop production and livestock farming. Information and communications grew by 3.6 percent.

In general, the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators reflect the sustainable development of key sectors of the Kazakh economy. –0–

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BEIJING, January 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning noted on Monday that all Latin American countries are sovereign and independent and have the full right to choose their own cooperation partners.

Mao Ning made the statement at a regular departmental press conference in response to recent reports that US President Donald Trump, at a meeting with oil company executives, said that China and Russia could only purchase crude oil from Venezuela under US control.

“No matter how the situation changes, China will continue to deepen pragmatic cooperation and promote common development with Latin American countries, including Venezuela,” the Chinese diplomat concluded. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — China's activities in the Arctic, which aim to promote peace, stability and sustainable development in the region, are in line with international law, and the rights and freedom of all countries to conduct Arctic activities in accordance with the law should be fully respected, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.

Mao Ning made the statement at a regular departmental press conference, commenting on recent statements by US President Donald Trump that the US needs to take control of Greenland to prevent China and Russia from seizing Denmark's Arctic territory.

The diplomat said the Arctic affects the common interests of the international community, and the United States should not use other countries as a pretext to pursue its own interests. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — In 2025, the freight turnover through the Alashankou railway checkpoint (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China) reached a new historical high of 17.86 million tons, an increase of 7.8 percent year-on-year, the Zhongguo Xinwenwang news website reported.

Last year, the Alashankou border crossing, focusing on building a key hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, actively promoted the construction of an "intelligent border crossing," resulting in a continuous increase in cargo traffic.

Through 2025, China exported new energy vehicles, electromechanical products, high-tech products, and daily necessities through the Alashankou Port, while importing raw materials and other goods.

As of early 2026, 128 international China-Europe/Central Asia freight routes, covering 21 countries, pass through the Alashankou railway checkpoint. The range of goods transported by trains of this category exceeds 200 items.

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