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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — No matter how the political situation in Venezuela changes, China's willingness to continuously deepen trade and economic ties with the country will remain unchanged, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong said Thursday.

He made this statement while answering a relevant question at a regular departmental press conference.

He Yadong noted that US hegemonic actions seriously violate international law, infringe on Venezuela's sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America. "China firmly opposes this," he said.

He emphasized that trade and economic cooperation between China and Venezuela is cooperation between sovereign states, protected by international law, as well as the laws of both countries, and no other state has the right to interfere in this.

He Yadong also stated that China always adheres to the principles of equality and mutual benefit in its trade and economic cooperation with Latin American countries, and never seeks to seize spheres of influence or target any third party.

“Economic complementarity provides a solid foundation for China-Latin America trade and economic cooperation that is open, inclusive, and win-win,” he emphasized.

China will continue to respond to changes in the international situation with solidarity and cooperation with Latin American countries, carry out trade and economic cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit, and achieve common development, He Yadong concluded. -0-

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SHANGHAI, January 8 (Xinhua) — The number of temporary residence registrations of foreign citizens in the eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai reached a record high of 7.139 million by the end of 2025, representing a 49.6 percent increase compared to 2024, the Immigration Bureau of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau reported on Thursday.

This figure, which has already doubled in 2024, underlines the city's growing attractiveness to foreign visitors.

Registration at the place of residence is mandatory for foreigners staying in China. In 2025, 94.7 percent of temporary residence registrations for foreign tourists were processed directly at hotels, ensuring a convenient registration process.

Among foreigners living in residential areas of Shanghai, 84.8 percent chose self-registration online through a multilingual platform, which provides an efficient and flexible process.

Furthermore, in 2025, the number of visa documents and residence permits issued to foreigners in Shanghai exceeded 200,000 for the second consecutive year, with the share of long-term permits such as residence permits increasing by 10 percentage points.

Moreover, since the State Administration of Immigration of the People's Republic of China launched the updated version of the permanent resident identity card for foreigners in China, commonly known as the “five-star card,” on December 1, 2023, more than 10,000 documents of this type have been issued in Shanghai.

The document's scope of application has been expanded to cover cultural and everyday life services, including purchasing tickets for sporting events and concerts, registering pets, enrolling in driving courses, and taking traffic tests. Currently, the "Five-Star Card" facilitates access to 64 services in key areas of Shanghai's public life. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — China's tightening of export controls on dual-use goods to Japan is aimed at curbing Japan's "remilitarization" and attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, which is entirely justified, reasonable and legal, a spokesman for China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

China is committed to maintaining the stability and security of global production and supply chains, and export control measures will not affect goods intended for civilian use. According to a spokesperson for the country's trade ministry, relevant parties engaged in ordinary civilian trade should have no concerns.

China on Tuesday announced a ban on the export of all dual-use items to Japanese military users, for military purposes, to any other end-users, and for any other end-user purposes that contribute to Japan's military strength. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The United States' arbitrary seizure of foreign vessels in international waters is a serious violation of international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.

Commenting at the media's request on the seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker by US forces in the North Atlantic, Mao Ning noted that China consistently opposes illegal unilateral restrictions that have no basis in international law and are not sanctioned by the UN Security Council.

China opposes any actions that run counter to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and infringe on the sovereignty and security of other countries, she added. -0-

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Beijing, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), east China's Jiangsu Province plans to promote the construction of collection and distribution centers for China-Europe rail freight routes in Lianyungang and Xuzhou, and develop Suzhou into a key hub for China-Europe rail freight routes, eventually turning it into a hub for China-Europe international rail freight transportation in the Yangtze River Delta region, Zhongxinshe News Agency reported, citing Wu Yonghong, head of the provincial transportation bureau, at a meeting on Jiangsu Provincial Transportation Work in 2026 held on Wednesday.

According to statistics from the aforementioned department, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Jiangsu Province handled a total of 10,490 China-Europe trains, an increase of 99.6 percent compared to the previous five years. Specifically, in 2025, the number of China-Europe train arrivals and departures in this province reached 2,308, setting a record for the sixth consecutive year.

Wu Yonghong said that in 2026, the provincial government will make efforts to improve the capacity of international freight service, build a high-standard China-Europe freight train collection and distribution center in Lianyungang and Xuzhou, open another new route, add one overseas warehouse, and create branded routes in intermodal sea and rail container transportation, such as the Lianyungang-Khorgos-Tashkent route.

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BEIJING, January 8 (Xinhua) — From January 1 to 3, 2026, during the Chinese New Year holiday, Suifenhe, a city in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on the border between China and Russia, experienced a boom in inbound tourism. According to local border control authorities, Suifenhe received 2,600 foreign tourists during the three-day New Year holiday, an increase of 76.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Suifenhe municipal government.

Thanks to the introduction of a mutual visa-free regime between China and Russia, a large number of tourists from both China and Russia came to spend the New Year holidays in the border town of Suifenhe.

According to Russian Kristina, it's very convenient to get a SIM card and exchange currency in Suifenhe. Another Russian tourist, Natalia, said she was delighted by the dragon dances and colorful lanterns.

In response to the influx of foreign tourists, the Suifenhe Border Service and other local departments have taken a series of measures to simplify procedures: adding dedicated channels, installing intelligent screening equipment, and providing consultation services in Chinese and Russian to ensure that the time it takes passengers to clear customs and passport control does not exceed 20 minutes.

During the New Year holidays, a number of local travel agencies in Suifenhe launched new tour products, and the number of booking inquiries nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2025. Furthermore, revenues for the local hotel and restaurant industry also peaked during this period. Most hotels located near the checkpoint saw occupancy rates exceed 90%.

The popularity of this tourist destination continued even after the three-day Chinese holiday. According to data from the Suifenhe Port Authority, between January 1 and 7, 2026, the number of foreign tourists entering and exiting China through the port reached 10,007, an 83% increase year-on-year.

Sun Shan, Deputy Director of the Suifenhe Tourism Development Service Center, said the local government will continue to make efforts in tourism product innovation and service optimization to transform the visa-free travel convenience into a wonderful cross-border travel experience. -0-

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Vientiane, January 8 (Xinhua) — The 12th Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) was held in the Lao capital Vientiane from Tuesday to Thursday. At the first meeting of the 12th LPRP Central Committee (CC) on Thursday, Thongloun Sisoulith was elected General Secretary of the 12th LPRP Central Committee.

The election results were officially announced on Thursday afternoon. Live broadcasts showed attendees standing to congratulate Thongloun Sisoulith, who then delivered a speech.

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Washington, January 8 (Xinhua) – The United States expects to control Venezuela and extract oil from its vast reserves for many years, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the New York Times on Wednesday evening.

“We will use oil, and we will produce oil,” D. Trump said in an interview with an American publication. –0–

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WASHINGTON, January 8 (Xinhua) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman who tried to ram her car into police officers during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota's largest city, on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.

"Our ICE officers were conducting an enforcement operation. They became stranded in the snow due to severe weather in Minneapolis. They were attempting to push their vehicle out of the way, and a woman attacked them and others by attempting to run them over and ram them with her vehicle," said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling it "an act of domestic terrorism."

"Our officer responded quickly and fired in self-defense to protect herself and others. As far as I know, she was injured and died," the minister said at a press conference in Brownsville, Texas.

On social media, the US Department of Homeland Security reported that the ICE officer "fired shots in self-defense," calling the woman one of the "violent rioters."

"The alleged perpetrator was injured and died. The injured ICE officers are expected to make a full recovery," the statement read.

The Donald Trump administration recently deployed 2,000 federal agents and staff to the Minneapolis area in connection with alleged welfare fraud involving Somali immigrants. –0–

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Los Angeles, January 8 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting Wednesday evening outside a church in Salt Lake City, Utah, local media reported.

"The situation is still very fluid," KSL News reported, citing Glen Mills, public information officer for the Salt Lake City Police Department. "We are currently aware of at least eight victims. I can confirm that two have died, three are in critical condition, and the condition of three others is unknown."

Reports of gunfire came in around 7:36 p.m. local time (2:36 a.m. GMT Thursday) after a fight broke out in the parking lot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The incident occurred during a funeral.

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