The Growing Attractiveness of Cross-Border Tourism between China and Kazakhstan: A View from Xinjiang's Border Crossings

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Developing cross-border tourist routes, creating one-stop centers for tourist services, and launching new flights… Since the entry into force of the China-Kazakhstan visa waiver agreement in November 2023, travel between the two countries has become easier, and cross-border tourism and related industries are actively developing.

"I visited Lake Alakol twice this summer! The air is clean, the water is crystal clear, the pastures are beautiful—you feel completely rested!" Tao Qin, a resident of Tacheng City in northwestern Xinjiang, told a Xinhua News Agency correspondent about her recent trip to Kazakhstan. She noted that the bus ride from the Bakhty (Bakutu) border crossing to Lake Alakol is just over two hours. Swimming in the lake and taking mud baths at the local resort are incredibly enjoyable, and the prices are quite reasonable.

According to Wang Long, manager of the Tacheng branch of Gaoke International Travel Agency, the three-day tour to Lake Alakol is very popular: in the summer, the agency sends two groups every ten days. "Residents of Tacheng have seen Lake Alakol in the distance since childhood. Since the introduction of the visa-free regime, more and more locals are traveling there to see it up close," he added.

2024 and 2025 have been declared the Years of Kazakhstan Tourism in China and the Years of China Tourism in Kazakhstan, respectively, boosting the appeal of cross-border tourism. A cross-border route, "Tacheng-Kurusty Steppe-Bakhty Border Crossing-Lake Alakol," has also been developed in the Tacheng district.

In Alashankou, another Xinjiang border crossing, one-day tours to the Kazakh village of Dostyk, three-day tours to Lake Alakol, and seven-day trips to Almaty are gaining popularity. The city plans to resume bus service on two international routes to the Kazakh cities of Usharal and Taldykorgan.

Kazakhstan's Nur-Gani Travel Company recently signed a cooperation agreement with Xinjiang's Talyu Travel Company to jointly develop tours and provide welcoming and support services for tourists. As Khalymzhanovna Nazima, Nur-Gani's CEO, stated in a telephone interview with Xinhua, "Our cooperation is developing very dynamically. We regularly host tour groups from China and jointly develop new tourism products. In the future, we also plan to collaborate in ecotourism and cultural exchanges." Chen Fangfang, CEO of Talyu Travel Company, also plans to collaborate with Kazakhstan on organizing tours for Kazakh tourists to Xinjiang.

According to data from the Almaty Tourism Department published in September, 54,100 Chinese tourists visited Almaty in the first half of this year, a 33.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Kazakh airline FlyArystan launched a direct flight from Almaty to Yining (Xinjiang) in May of this year and plans to increase the frequency to three times a week in October. The Kazakh business publication Kursiv notes that "increased flight frequency contributes to the development of bilateral relations and opens new opportunities for travelers."

To simplify border crossings for the growing number of tourists following the introduction of a visa-free regime, Xinjiang's border crossings are taking active measures. Specifically, a one-stop shop opened in Khorgos in August of this year, serving both Chinese and international tourists. Dozens of companies offering travel agency services, customs clearance, translation and notarization, insurance, car rental, and more have already joined.

According to Zhang Yongpeng, deputy head of the second operational detachment at the Khorgos border checkpoint, the main purposes for travel through the Khorgos checkpoint since the beginning of the year have been cross-border tourism, business trips, and visiting relatives. On some days, up to 7,000 people crossed the border. As of August 21, over a million passengers had passed through the Khorgos checkpoint, a 60% increase compared to the same period last year and a record high.

Zhang Yongpeng explained that previously, all foreign citizens had to fill out immigration cards manually. Now, all they need to do is place their passport on a special reader for the information to be automatically recognized. Tourists can then check and complete the information in their native language. "It only takes 10-15 seconds!" he added.

At the border control hall, the correspondent met an unusual group of motorcyclists from Poland, Canada, Greece, and other countries. They began their journey in Kyrgyzstan, traveled through Kazakhstan, and arrived in Khorgos. Polish tourist Grzegorz reported that the group planned to travel via Urumqi to Lhasa, and then on to Nepal.

Grzegorz also noted that this is not his first visit to China: “It is a great country with a rich history and culture.”

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Outstanding achievements of Xinjiang's 70-year development: united by a common dream, the Tianshan Mountains are taking on a new appearance

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When the first rays of morning touch the snow-capped peaks of the Bogd-Ula Range, painting the apricot blossoms in the Ili River Valley a delicate pink; when the emerald waters of the Tarim River spill over poplar forests, transforming cotton fields into a boundless "white sea"; when the ringing of forging echoes from the copper workshops of the ancient city of Kashgar, carried far and wide along with the aroma of barbecue from the night market in Hotan… This beautiful land, with its monumental changes, tells the story of the brilliant results of 70 years of development in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

"I opened a supermarket and travel weekly to Yining City to pick up supplies. Once the third bridge over the Ili River opens, the round-trip travel time will be reduced from over 40 minutes to 20 minutes. It will make commuting to work more convenient, and my small shop will definitely see more customers," Shi Huan, from Chohoe Village, Chohoe Township, Chapchal Xibo Autonomous County, shares his anticipation for the upcoming official opening of the third bridge.

Over the past 70 years, Xinjiang has accelerated its infrastructure development. Especially with the advent of the new era, the construction of railways, bridges, and other infrastructure has advanced by leaps and bounds. Railways have connected most of the regions on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, linking all of Xinjiang's prefectures and cities, contributing the power of the railway to the region's socioeconomic development. According to statistics, in the first eight months of this year, 11,722 trains passed through the Alashankou and Khorgos railway checkpoints on the China-Europe (China-Central Asia) routes, a 10.4% increase over the same period last year.

"This year's harvest is especially good," said Yan Bibin, a satisfied farmer from Guolin Village, Kekeya Township, Wensu County, Aksu District, holding freshly harvested walnuts with a broad smile on his face. He added that the yield on his plot has reached 400 kg per mu (approximately 6,000 kg per hectare), and the walnut kernels are plump and ripe. He is even more pleased that local innovations in implementing "green" technologies—spring sowing of rapeseed and summer preparation of green manure—have not only reduced the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides but also increased both the yield and the quality of the walnuts. This year, the purchase price of walnuts was two yuan higher than last year, and net income increased by approximately 20,000 yuan compared to last year. “Now we have both a car and a house, life is becoming more and more promising,” Yan Bibin concludes.

In the evening, the Tingzhou Ecological Oasis in Changji City, Xinjiang, is bustling with activity as more and more people come for a stroll. The clear waters of the Tuotun River and the vibrant fountains create a feeling of freshness, joy, and comfort. Retired teacher Xie Yuzhuan, finishing playing the saxophone, enthusiastically shares with a journalist, "There used to be factories on both banks of the river, and pollution was severe. After the river's ecological restoration, the water is clean again, and more and more tourists are coming here specifically."

Xie Yuzhuan's words echo the sentiments of many. The Tuotun River, considered the mother river of Changji, was nicknamed the "Headache River" by locals due to environmental degradation in the past. Since 2012, the Changji administration has initiated and comprehensively implemented a river basin ecological restoration plan, and the Tuotun River has been transformed, reborn as the "Tingzhou" ecological oasis. Today, it is not only a green space for recreation and sports, but also a model of military and civilian integration, and a vibrant showcase for the city of Changji.

"This place is located deep in the Taklamakan Desert. Previously, they tried growing cotton, alfalfa, and other crops here, but after many attempts, they finally identified the most suitable crop for this land: the Chinese date tree. This year, the expected yield of fresh Chinese dates will be around 1,500 kg per mu (approximately 22,500 kg per hectare)," said Guo Yuzhao, Party Secretary and instructor of the 2nd Company of the 224th Regiment of the 14th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, as he led a journalist through his company. Everywhere, the eye is drawn to clean paved roads, tidy farmyards, colorful walls with cultural murals, and bustling shopping streets.

The desert has become an oasis, and barren lands have been transformed into orchards. Currently, the area under special economic crops in Xinjiang's sandy regions has reached 1.845 million mu (approximately 123,000 hectares). This has not only created unique desert landscapes but also become a "green bank," allowing the population to increase their income. More and more deserts, including the Gobi Desert, and barren lands are providing ecological and economic "double" benefits. "Now that living conditions are improving, people's sense of happiness and satisfaction is becoming greater," Guo Yuzhao smiles.

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Shexian County, Anhui Province: rammed-earth houses dressed in rainbow colors as farmers gather in the autumn harvest.

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Recently, Yanchan Village in Shendu Township, Shexian County (Huangshan City, Anhui Province) has entered its most picturesque season. Taking advantage of the clear weather, locals are drying freshly harvested produce in front of their houses, behind them, on windowsills, and on rooftops, creating a natural autumn oil painting.

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China and the US need to find the right path for coexistence in the new era, says Premier of the State Council of China

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New York, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that looking to the future, China and the United States need to find the right path to coexist in the new era.

Li Qiang made the statement in New York on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly during a meeting with representatives of friendly organizations from the United States, including the US-China Business Council, the National Committee on US-China Relations, the US Chamber of Commerce and the US Council on Foreign Relations, as well as with academics and business leaders.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China-US relations are the most important bilateral relations in the world, and the two countries can and should be partners and friends.

Li Qiang emphasized that friendly exchanges between China and the United States have historically been the main direction and general trend.

He recalled the words of Chinese President Xi Jinping that the vast Pacific Ocean is big enough to accommodate both China and the United States, as well as other countries.

As two major global powers, China and the United States should respect each other, coexist peacefully, strive for mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieve common prosperity through mutual success, the head of the Chinese government noted.

As he emphasized, trade and economic ties are an important component of bilateral relations.

Given the differences in market structures, the high complementarity of industries, and the significant role of both countries in global supply chains, strengthening trade and economic cooperation will bring mutual benefits to both countries and the entire world, Li Qiang pointed out.

He said China has the confidence and ability to maintain stable and healthy development of its economy and create more opportunities for businesses from around the world, including American companies.

Li Qiang assured that regardless of changes in the external environment, China will make every effort to provide even more certainty for the development of foreign enterprises.

The Premier emphasized that China will always adhere to a constructive and responsible approach to work with the US side to promote the stabilization and improvement of China-US trade and economic relations on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit.

At the same time, Li Qiang added, China will constantly focus on the development and sustainable growth of its economy.

As China's economy boasts a unique and resilient operating mechanism, rapidly unfolding market potential, unleashing innovative momentum, and growing economic vitality, the country offers enormous and predictable development opportunities for businesses, the Premier pointed out.

Li Qiang said China will always remain true to its commitments and steadily expand its opening up to the outside world, continually easing restrictions on market access and increasing imports.

China will actively respond to the concerns of foreign enterprises and provide them with assistance in resolving practical difficulties to ensure foreign companies' confidence in their operations and development in China, the head of the Chinese government promised.

He noted that since the foundation of Sino-US relations lies in grassroots ties, their healthy development requires the joint efforts of the peoples of both countries.

Li Qiang expressed hope that representatives from all walks of life in the United States will take more positive actions to strengthen mutual understanding between the two countries and expand practical cooperation in various fields, making greater contributions to promoting the development of both countries and strengthening friendship between them.

US officials said China has made impressive progress in economic growth, technological innovation, social development and other areas in recent years.

Noting that the relationship between the US and China concerns both countries and affects the world as a whole, they expressed hope that the two countries will maintain high-level exchanges, expand dialogue in various fields, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, intensify people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and develop long-term and stable US-China relations to bring more certainty to the international community.

American businessmen expressed optimism about China's economic development prospects and their willingness to expand investment in China, playing a bridge role in promoting bilateral cooperation and deepening mutual understanding. –0–

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Exclusive: We do everything to make sure Chinese tourists feel comfortable here, says I. Ulenko, Acting Minister of Tourism of the Udmurt Republic of Russia.

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Izhevsk, Russia, September 25, Xinhua — Authorities in Russia's Udmurt Republic are doing everything possible to increase tourism from China and ensure Chinese tourists feel comfortable in Udmurtia. Acting Minister of Tourism Irina Ulenko stated this in an interview with Xinhua.

"When you arrive in an unfamiliar city and are greeted by signs in Chinese, you feel comfortable and can navigate the tourist route without fear. Therefore, the first and most important thing is logistics in Chinese. The second is implementing China-friendly standards in hotels. We even discussed with major hoteliers and national chains the idea of setting aside separate floors in hotels specifically for Chinese tourists, where everything will be in Chinese, so that Chinese tourists feel comfortable," said I. Ulenko.

The Udmurt Ministry of Tourism, she said, is taking steps to provide tourists with high-quality guides who speak fluent Chinese.

"We are currently working with our universities to reorient Chinese students studying at our universities toward tourism, so that Chinese-speaking guides can meet Chinese tourists and accompany them throughout the Udmurt Republic," she explained.

To increase tourist flow, it's crucial to create incentives for tour operators. The ministry is also actively working on this.

"To motivate the tour operator community to welcome Chinese tourists, we are currently developing a government support measure to co-finance travel for Chinese tourists. It is planned that approximately 20 percent of the cost of Chinese tourists' trips within the region will be reimbursed to tour operators from the republic's budget. This is truly a very effective measure. All tour operators are lining up to bring Chinese tourists and ensure tourist flow," emphasized the Acting Minister of Tourism of Udmurtia.

As she explained, five main destinations are offered to Chinese tourists. These are routes associated with the composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who was born and spent his childhood in the region, as well as with the work of world-renowned weapons designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, who lived and worked for many years in the republic's capital, Izhevsk. The third destination is tourist routes showcasing the region's ethnic characteristics and the traditional culture of the peoples living there. Udmurtia also offers high-quality spa treatment and medical services. And the fifth destination is outdoor recreation.

“We believe these areas will be of interest to the Chinese market,” noted I. Ulenko. –0–

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"Taiwan independence" is the most serious challenge to the post-war international order, says China's Defense Ministry.

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BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — China's Defense Ministry on Thursday strongly opposed recent U.S. statements on Taiwan's so-called final political status, saying separatist activities to achieve "Taiwan independence" pose the most serious challenge to the post-war international order.

Chinese Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang made the statement at a press conference in response to a journalist's question about the American Institute in Taiwan's statements. The organization asserts that postwar documents such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Declaration do not determine Taiwan's final political status.

Zhang Xiaogang emphasized that the return of Taiwan to China is an integral part of the victorious outcome of World War II and the post-war international order.

According to him, the Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Declaration of 1945 clearly stated that Taiwan must be returned to China, and the Japanese Instrument of Surrender of 1945 enshrined these provisions. Zhang Xiaogang noted that these international legal documents confirm China's sovereignty over Taiwan.

“The United States, as a signatory to the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Declaration, is well aware of the historical and legal facts that Taiwan is part of China, but shamelessly revives the false thesis of ‘Taiwan’s undetermined status,’” the official representative said.

"Separatist activities to achieve 'Taiwan independence' pose the most serious challenge to the post-war international order and the greatest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," Zhang Xiaogang emphasized. –0–

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China launches international digital yuan operations center

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Beijing, September 25 (Xinhua) — The International Digital Yuan Operations Center has officially opened in Shanghai, China's financial hub, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced Thursday.

The initiative to open the center is among eight new measures announced by Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng in June at the Lujiazui Forum for implementation in Shanghai.

As the head of the People's Bank of China stated at the forum, this center is designed to promote the internationalization of digital currency and the development of financial market services, while simultaneously supporting innovation in the field of digital finance.

Along with the launch of the center, three main platforms were introduced, including a digital cross-border payments platform, a blockchain services platform, and a digital assets platform.

Tian Xuan, Director of the National Institute of Financial Research at Tsinghua University, noted that the launch of the center represents an important step in the development of the digital yuan.

“The center promotes China’s influence in the global financial system and provides China’s open, inclusive, and innovative solution to improving the global cross-border payments system,” Tian Xuan explained. –0–

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China promised to make joint efforts with Cyprus to expand bilateral trade.

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New York, September 25 (Xinhua) — China hopes to work with Cyprus to further expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, as well as unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Thursday.

The head of the Chinese government made this statement during a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

As Li Qiang noted, despite the geographical distance between China and Cyprus, friendly contacts between the two countries have a long history.

He recalled that next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the fifth anniversary of the elevation of China-Cypriot relations to a strategic partnership. He said this opens up new opportunities for further deepening and developing interstate cooperation.

Li Qiang stated that China intends to work with Cyprus to develop traditional friendship, strengthen high-level exchanges, adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, openness and cooperation, and advance bilateral relations to new heights, achieving new practical results and bringing greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

Noting that China understands and supports Cyprus in defending its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, Li Qiang added that the Chinese side, in turn, appreciates Cyprus's adherence to the one-China principle.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China intends to further align its national development strategies with Cyprus and make more effective use of mechanisms such as the joint commission on trade and economic issues.

He expressed China's willingness to deepen and strengthen cooperation in the field of shipping, unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors such as clean energy, and expand exchanges in education, culture, youth, and at the regional level, so as to more effectively achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

China is ready to import more high-quality agricultural and food products from Cyprus, Li Qiang said, calling on the Cypriot side to continue to create a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment and provide more political support for cooperation between enterprises of the two countries.

The Chinese Prime Minister acknowledged that the current international situation is volatile and unstable. He expressed China's desire to closely cooperate with Cyprus in a multilateral format, jointly implement genuine multilateralism, protect and promote free trade, and promote a more equitable and rational global governance system.

Li Qiang also welcomed the active participation of the Cypriot side in the Global Governance Initiative.

The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China expressed hope that Cyprus will continue to play an important role in helping the European Union pursue a rational and pragmatic policy towards China, as well as in maintaining the correct vector of development of relations between the People's Republic of China and the EU. –0–

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New York, September 25 (Xinhua) — China hopes to work with Cyprus to further expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, as well as unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Thursday.

The head of the Chinese government made this statement during a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

As Li Qiang noted, despite the geographical distance between China and Cyprus, friendly contacts between the two countries have a long history.

He recalled that next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the fifth anniversary of the elevation of China-Cypriot relations to a strategic partnership. He said this opens up new opportunities for further deepening and developing interstate cooperation.

Li Qiang stated that China intends to work with Cyprus to develop traditional friendship, strengthen high-level exchanges, adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, openness and cooperation, and advance bilateral relations to new heights, achieving new practical results and bringing greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

Noting that China understands and supports Cyprus in defending its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, Li Qiang added that the Chinese side, in turn, appreciates Cyprus's adherence to the one-China principle.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China intends to further align its national development strategies with Cyprus and make more effective use of mechanisms such as the joint commission on trade and economic issues.

He expressed China's willingness to deepen and strengthen cooperation in the field of shipping, unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors such as clean energy, and expand exchanges in education, culture, youth, and at the regional level, so as to more effectively achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

China is ready to import more high-quality agricultural and food products from Cyprus, Li Qiang said, calling on the Cypriot side to continue to create a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment and provide more political support for cooperation between enterprises of the two countries.

The Chinese Prime Minister acknowledged that the current international situation is volatile and unstable. He expressed China's desire to closely cooperate with Cyprus in a multilateral format, jointly implement genuine multilateralism, protect and promote free trade, and promote a more equitable and rational global governance system.

Li Qiang also welcomed the active participation of the Cypriot side in the Global Governance Initiative.

The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China expressed hope that Cyprus will continue to play an important role in promoting the EU's rational and pragmatic policy towards China, as well as in maintaining the correct direction of development of relations between the People's Republic of China and the EU.

N. Christodoulides, in turn, stated that relations between Cyprus and China are based on mutual understanding and support. He noted that Cyprus firmly adheres to the one-China policy and highly values the strategic partnership between the two countries.

According to him, Cyprus hopes to intensify high-level contacts with the Chinese side, strengthen bilateral friendship and mutual trust, deepen cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, investment, agriculture and sports, as well as strengthen cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

The President of Cyprus noted that in the first half of next year, his country will assume the presidency of the European Union and will actively promote dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.

Cyprus is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in multilateral forums, uphold the authority of the UN Charter and international law, defend multilateralism, and jointly confront challenges, N. Christodoulides emphasized. –0–

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China's Ministry of Commerce has launched an investigation into Mexico's trade and investment barriers against China.

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BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday it will launch an investigation into Mexico's restrictive measures that create trade and investment barriers against China.

According to the department, the investigation will begin on September 25.

According to the ministry, the Mexican government's plans to increase customs duties on products from China and other partner countries that do not have free trade agreements with Mexico, as well as other trade and investment restrictions imposed by that country in recent years against China, are subject to investigation.

In response to a media question, a Ministry of Commerce official stated that, given US tariff abuses, all countries must jointly oppose any form of unilateralism and protectionism, without sacrificing the interests of third parties due to threats.

According to the official representative, if Mexico unilaterally imposes additional tariffs, even within the framework of the World Trade Organization, this would not only harm the interests of its trading partners, including China, but would also seriously impact the business environment in the country itself, undermining companies' confidence in investing in Mexico. The Chinese side firmly opposes this move, the Ministry of Commerce representative emphasized.

He noted that the decision to conduct the investigation is aimed at resolutely protecting the interests of the relevant industries in China.

The Ministry will make an objective and fair decision based on the investigation results and take necessary measures in accordance with the actual situation to resolutely protect China's legitimate rights and interests, the official representative concluded.

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