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China aims to ensure safe and secure supply of key AI technologies by 2027

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — China aims to ensure safe and secure supply of key artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by 2027, according to the document "Considerations on the Implementation of the Special Campaign for Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Industry."

The document was recently released by eight government agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the Office of the Central Cyberspace Commission, and the National Development and Reform Commission of China.

Deep integration of AI into the manufacturing industry is an important path to developing new productive forces and creating a modern industrial system.

The above document aims to accelerate the integrated application of AI technologies in the manufacturing industry, develop new-quality productive forces, and comprehensively promote new-type industrialization.

According to the document, by 2027, the country plans to promote the widespread use of 3-5 general-purpose AI models in the manufacturing industry, develop specialized AI models for specific industries, create 100 high-quality industrial datasets, and promote 500 typical application scenarios.

The document envisaged the creation of two to three globally influential ecosystem leaders and a group of small and medium-sized enterprises distinguished by production specialization, detailed management, unique products, and innovative activity, as well as the formation of a group of service providers who are knowledgeable in AI technologies and well-versed in the development of industrial sectors.

In addition, China plans to build a world-leading open-source ecosystem, enhance security management capabilities, and contribute to the global development of artificial intelligence.

The document listed specific measures to achieve the goals, including promoting the coordinated development of hardware and software for AI chips, supporting innovation in model training and inference methods, developing key industry big models, and promoting the widespread adoption of big model technologies in mainstream manufacturing processes.

According to the document, China will also focus on accelerating the expansion of the capabilities of industrial mother machines and industrial robots using AI technologies, strengthening research in key technologies such as ensuring the security of industrial model algorithms and protecting training data. -0-

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A research report on Japan's nuclear ambitions has been published in Beijing.

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — A research report titled "Japanese Rightist Forces' Nuclear Ambition: A Serious Threat to World Peace" was released in Beijing on Thursday morning.

The report was jointly prepared by the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association and the China Institute of Nuclear Industry Strategy. -0-

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The introduction of a visa-free transit policy has contributed to a sharp increase in the number of tourists entering China.

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — In the year since the launch of the 240-hour visa-free transit regime, 40.6 million foreigners have entered China, up 27.2 percent year-on-year, Ministry of Public Security spokesperson Zhang Ming said Thursday.

He added that, in particular, the number of travelers taking advantage of the visa-free transit policy increased by 60.8 percent year-on-year.

First launched in December 2024, the visa-free transit policy currently applies to 55 countries. -0-

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The city of Changchun was decorated with a variety of ice and snow sculptures.

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Changchun, January 7 (Xinhua) — Various ice and snow sculptures have appeared in various districts of Changchun, capital of northeastern China's Jilin Province. This move is reportedly aimed at attracting tourists and promoting the development of the snow and ice economy.

Changchun, January 7 (Xinhua) — Various ice and snow sculptures have appeared in various districts of Changchun, capital of northeastern China's Jilin Province. This move is reportedly aimed at attracting tourists and promoting the development of the snow and ice economy.

Changchun, January 7 (Xinhua) — Various ice and snow sculptures have appeared in various districts of Changchun, capital of northeastern China's Jilin Province. This move is reportedly aimed at attracting tourists and promoting the development of the snow and ice economy.

Changchun, January 7 (Xinhua) — Various ice and snow sculptures have appeared in various districts of Changchun, capital of northeastern China's Jilin Province. This move is reportedly aimed at attracting tourists and promoting the development of the snow and ice economy.

Changchun, January 7 (Xinhua) — Various ice and snow sculptures have appeared in various districts of Changchun, capital of northeastern China's Jilin Province. This move is reportedly aimed at attracting tourists and promoting the development of the snow and ice economy.

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The Xinjiang Indoor Athletics Competition, featuring athletes from Central Asian countries, opened in Xinjiang.

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — About 800 athletes from Central Asian countries and China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) gathered in Urumqi, capital of the region, to participate in the second Guest Indoor Athletics Competition, which kicked off on Wednesday and will last two days.

According to the news platform chinanews.com.cn, the competition will be held separately for men and women in three age categories: adults, youth, and adolescents. Participants will compete in approximately 70 events, including sprinting, middle- and long-distance running, hurdles, long jump, triple jump, and shot put.

As part of the competition, a training camp was also organized for athletes from Central Asian countries, which served as a useful platform for discussing athletic skills and exchanging experiences in sports competition among athletes from China and these countries.

“We hope that holding such an international sporting event will promote deeper cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries in the field of physical education and sports, and thereby stimulate the development of physical education and sports in these countries, especially among young people and adolescents,” noted Chen Jun, head of the Ergun Sports Training Center under the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s Administration of Physical Education and Sports. -0-

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Xinjiang sees sharp increase in installed capacity of new energy storage facilities

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URUMQI, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The installed capacity of new energy storage facilities in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region will reach 20.15 million kW by the end of 2025, according to the Xinjiang branch of China National Grid Corporation (CNGC).

This breakthrough was achieved thanks to Xinjiang's efforts to create a national strategic energy resource base. By the end of 2025, the installed capacity of power plants in the region using new energy sources will reach 161 million kW.

New energy storage systems are crucial to addressing the intermittency and instability of renewable energy sources. The new energy storage system incorporates multiple technologies, including lithium iron phosphate, all-vanadium flow batteries, and flywheel energy storage.

In 2025, the total charging capacity of new energy storage devices will be 9.1 billion kWh, and the discharge capacity will be 7.7 billion kWh.

State Grid Xinjiang Branch official Li Guoqing said the achievement marks Xinjiang's accelerated transition from a clean energy production zone to an energy storage and distribution zone, which will improve the utilization of clean energy. -0-

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Xizang: A bird's eye view of the magnificent Pekyu-Tso Lake

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Lake Pekyutso is located on the border of Gyirong and Nyalam counties in the city of Shigatse, Xizang. It covers approximately 300 square kilometers and reaches an altitude of 4,590 meters. It is the largest inland lake in the Mount Qomolangma National Park.

In winter, the turquoise waters of Lake Pekyutso blend harmoniously with the majestic snow-capped mountains, creating a beautiful natural scene. Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.

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Market capitalization of China's tech-listed companies soars in 2025

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BEIJING, January 8 (Xinhua) — The market capitalization of high-tech companies listed on the A-share exchange, or yuan-denominated stock market, in mainland China grew significantly in 2025, driving the expansion of the overall market, according to a report from the China Association of Public Companies.

According to the report, the overall market capitalization of listed high-tech companies in the manufacturing, scientific research, and technical services sectors increased by 33.3 percent and 32.1 percent, respectively, last year compared to the beginning of 2025. As a result, the share of these two sectors in the total market capitalization of the A-share market also increased by 4.2 percentage points and 0.1 percentage points, respectively.

By the end of 2025, the total market capitalization of all 5,469 companies on the A-share market reached 123 trillion yuan (US$17.52 trillion). According to the report, 116 new companies went public in 2025 alone.

Investor confidence is also supported by a 2.4 percentage point increase in the amount of capital allocated by public funds to investments in A-shares, the report notes.

At the same time, the total market capitalization of privately listed companies jumped by 37 percent in 2025, and their share of the total market capitalization of the A-share market increased from 33.6 percent to 37.5 percent. State-owned enterprises account for almost 50 percent of the total market capitalization, the report says.

In 2025, a combination of policy support, technological breakthroughs, and greater openness improved the investment environment and strengthened the attractiveness of Chinese assets. The Shanghai Composite, a measure of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, rose more than 18 percent in 2025, its best annual performance in six years. -0-

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: The all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" united 2.5 million Russians.

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The all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" united 2.5 million Russians.

January 7, 2026

The all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" united 2.5 million Russians.

January 7, 2026

The all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" united 2.5 million Russians.

January 7, 2026

The all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" united 2.5 million Russians.

January 7, 2026

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The all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" united 2.5 million Russians.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Rosmolodezh Director Grigory Gurov summarized the interim results of the all-Russian "New Year in Every Home" campaign, which runs until January 12. You can join the event on the platform Dobro.RF.

As part of the campaign, volunteers congratulate military families, visit children in hospitals and orphanages, decorate Christmas trees, deliver gifts and New Year's wishes, collect humanitarian aid, and much more.

"New Year in Every Home" traditionally brings together children and adults, public organizations, volunteer movements, departments, and companies across the country.

"Thanks to this campaign, 2.5 million people across the country have already experienced true magic. These include service members of the Air Defense Forces and their families, residents of border regions, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, and children who found themselves in difficult life situations. I thank every volunteer who contributed to the campaign and shared the holiday spirit with everyone who needs to know they are not alone. Thank you to our caring volunteers for ensuring that no one is forgotten during these New Year and Christmas holidays," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Dmitry Chernyshenko added that developing volunteerism is one of the tasks outlined by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"As part of the national project 'Youth and Children,' the share of young people involved in volunteer and community activities should reach 45% by 2030. We are seeing positive trends. For example, on the Dobro.RF platform, which hosts the 'New Year in Every Home' campaign, more than 9.3 million volunteers are registered, which is almost 2 million more than in 2024," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

As part of the "New Year in Every Home" campaign, volunteers from the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps descended from the roofs of orphanages and hospitals dressed as Father Frosts, bringing a festive atmosphere to over 10,500 children. Volunteers from the All-Russian public movement "Volunteer-Medics" personally congratulated service members recovering in hospitals. Victory Volunteers traditionally visited veterans of the Great Patriotic War.

“For two weeks, as part of the “New Year in Every Home” campaign, volunteers

The Movement of the First organized special formats for the "New Year in Every Home" campaign. As part of the "Russian Children's Father Frost" campaign, children organized greetings for 460,000 representatives of socially significant professions, presented them with gifts, and wished them a Happy New Year. The "New Year's Trees in Military Towns" campaign brought together over 6,000 residents of closed cities for pre-New Year concerts. Nearly 33,000 children participated in the "Magic Mittens" campaign, preparing warm, handmade gifts for children from low-income families, boarding schools, and orphanages.

In addition, participants in the "First Christmas Trees" campaign held approximately 4,000 events and congratulated 55,000 children aged one to three. The "Christmas Tree in Every Home" format allowed for targeted celebrations to families in particular need of attention and support. Millions of windows across the country sparkled with festive decorations thanks to the "New Year's Windows" campaign, which brought together over 210,000 participants.

The "First Movement" also runs the "Tailed New Year" initiative, whose participants have organized a fundraiser for animal shelters. So far, they have raised 1.9 million rubles.

As part of the "New Year in Every Home" campaign, humanitarian aid is being collected for residents of Donbass and Novorossiya and for servicemen of the SVO in the spaces

Hikes were held in the Moscow Region, Krasnoyarsk Krai, the Republics of Ingushetia and Tyva, and the Leningrad Region as part of the Rosmolodezh program "More Than a Journey." Students and activists from the "Movement of the First" took part in the trips. They congratulated those working far from home.

The whole country can sing along to the new New Year's song "Happy New Year, Country!" by the "Zvuchi" platform, which was recorded by artists from the "Zvuchi" platform together with singer Dmitry Malikov. The song was first performed at the "Time of the Young" awards ceremony at the "Russia" National Center on December 20. An online flash mob has been launched to the song's music. To participate, record and publish New Year's videos to the song on social media with the hashtag

The organizer of the all-Russian campaign "New Year in Every Home" is the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.

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UN report: Discrimination against Palestinians in the West Bank 'reaches unprecedented levels'

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A new report from the UN Human Rights Office documents a sharp escalation of long-standing systemic racial discrimination against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The report states that Israeli laws, policies, and practices violate international obligations to prohibit and eradicate racial segregation and apartheid.

The report notes that discrimination against Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a long-standing problem, but the situation has "sharply worsened since at least December 2022." The document cites numerous examples of how Palestinians' lives are becoming increasingly restricted and unsafe.

Segregation and oppression

“The Israeli authorities apply two different legal regimes and policy systems to Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank, resulting in unequal treatment on a range of key issues, including freedom of movement and access to resources such as land and water,” the report said.

According to the document's authors, Palestinians continue to be subjected to large-scale land confiscation and deprivation of access to natural resources, leading to the loss of homes and livelihoods. The report also points to systematic violations of fair trial rights within the military justice system applied to Palestinians.

The authors conclude that the existing practices of separation, segregation and subordination are persistent and aimed at maintaining the oppression and domination of the Palestinian population. “Actions taken to maintain such policies constitute a violation of Article 3 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which prohibits racial segregation and apartheid,” the report emphasizes.

Deadly violence

Since October 7, 2023, UN experts note, Israel has further escalated its use of unlawful force, arbitrary detentions, and torture, intensified repression of civil society, restricted media freedoms, and accelerated settlement expansion. This, according to the report, has led to an "unprecedented deterioration in the human rights situation" in the West Bank, exacerbated by ongoing settler violence—often with the connivance or complicity of security forces.

The document also contains data on unlawful killings and other forms of state and settlement violence. It cites examples of the use of lethal force "in a discriminatory and unnecessary manner, with the clear intent to take life."

These include the death of 10-year-old Saddam Hussein Rajab, shot dead by Israeli security forces in January 2025, and the murder of 23-year-old pregnant woman Sondos Shalabi in February of the same year. In both cases, according to official reports, the victims were unarmed.

Access to resources

According to the report, restrictions on movement seriously undermine the economic and social rights of Palestinians, hindering access to land and employment, while the construction of roads exclusively for Israeli settlers isolates Palestinian communities. Thousands of Palestinians have been evicted from their homes, which experts estimate may constitute illegal population transfer—a war crime.

Particular attention is paid to the deprivation of Palestinians' access to natural resources, particularly water. The report describes the practice of confiscating and demolishing Palestinian water infrastructure and diverting water resources to Israeli settlements, forcing the Palestinian Authority to purchase water extracted in the West Bank from an Israeli state-owned company.

"Infringement of Palestinian rights"

"Palestinians are systematically violated in the West Bank," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. "Whether it's access to water, schools, and hospitals, visiting relatives, or picking olives, every aspect of Palestinian life is controlled and restricted by discriminatory Israeli laws, policies, and practices."

He called what was happening "a particularly severe form of racial discrimination and segregation, reminiscent of the apartheid systems that the world has previously encountered."

The report also points to near-total impunity for human rights violations. Of the more than 1,500 Palestinian deaths between 2017 and September 2025, only 112 investigations were opened, resulting in one conviction.

The authors emphasize that the illegal expansion of settlements continues unabated and call on Israel to repeal all laws and practices that support systemic discrimination, end its illegal presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and ensure the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

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