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HAIKOU, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — Following the launch of independent customs operations throughout the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) in southern China, the island province's inbound tourism market continues to grow in popularity, with Russian tourists becoming a major inbound traveler.

According to data published by the Hainan Administration of Tourism, Culture, Broadcasting, and Sports, Hainan Province welcomed 1.5 million inbound tourists who stayed overnight in local hotels in 2025, a 35.2 percent increase from the previous year. The increase in tourist flow from Russia was particularly impressive, reaching over 500,000 (a 120 percent increase year-on-year).

One of the most popular holiday destinations among Russian tourists is the Dadonghai tourist area in Sanya, where almost all shop signs are bilingual – in Chinese and Russian. Official data shows that over 3,000 Russian tourists visit the area daily.

In addition to the tropical climate and scenery, many Russians choose Hainan as a holiday destination due to the visa-free regime and the opening of more direct flights.

According to the Sanya Tourism Development Authority, 12 direct international air routes have been launched to date, connecting the city with Russian cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan.

The data also shows that in 2025, approximately 400,000 Russian tourists stayed in tourist hotels in Sanya, which is twice as many as in the previous year.

Pearl River Garden Hotel Sanya's Head of Marketing, Zhang Hui, noted that the hotel's logos and menus are bilingual—Chinese and Russian—and that Russian-speaking staff are employed. Furthermore, from November to December last year, the hotel organized a two-month Russian language training program for over 100 of its employees and equipped key staff with electronic translation devices to ensure barrier-free communication.

A person in charge of the Hainan Tourism, Culture, Broadcasting and Sports Administration noted that the province will continue to make efforts to open more international air routes, expand the supply of high-quality tourism products, and optimize related services to promote further growth of the inbound tourism market. -0-

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Yaounde, January 20 (Xinhua) — The Constitutional Council of the Central African Republic (CAR) on Monday announced the final results of the presidential elections held on December 28, 2025. Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has again won the election.

F.-A. Touadéra, who received 77.90% of the vote, will begin a seven-year presidential term, the Constitutional Council announced at an official ceremony in the country's capital, Bangui.

Former Prime Ministers Anicet-Georges Dologeulé and Henri-Marie Dondra were also candidates in the presidential election. They placed second and third, respectively, according to preliminary results published by the country's electoral body, the National Electoral Commission.

F.-A. Touadera, who has been in power since 2016, will begin his third presidential term. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — The country's civil aviation sector is expected to see a record 95 million passenger trips during the upcoming "chunyun" (Chinese New Year) holiday, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.

During the 40-day travel rush that begins on February 2 and runs until March 13, the average daily passenger traffic in civil aviation is expected to reach 2.38 million, Wang Weijun, deputy director of the CAAC's Department of Transportation, said at a press conference on Monday.

According to him, during this period, the civil aviation sector plans to operate an average of 19,400 flights per day, which will be 5 percent more than in the same period last year.

Wang Weijun attributed the sharp increase in air travel to factors such as the integrated development of aviation and tourism, the extended Spring Festival holiday, and the simplification of cross-border travel. Popular tourist routes include northern ice and snow holidays, warm southern resorts, and international outbound and inbound travel.

The official noted that to meet the growing demand for air travel, the CAAC will take targeted measures to manage flight safety, increase flight capacity, and improve the quality of passenger service.

The civil aviation system will make every effort to ensure safe, convenient and comfortable flights for passengers, and maintain smooth and efficient air cargo transportation channels during the Chunyun period, Wang Weijun added. -0-

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SHIJIAZHUANG, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — The opening ceremony of the University of Emergency Management was held in Langfang City, north China's Hebei Province.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said that the establishment of the university is an important decision of the CPC Central Committee aimed at strengthening the training of emergency management specialists and developing related disciplines, as well as promoting the modernization of the emergency management system.

Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, called on the university to seize this opportunity and strive for significant progress in achieving the goal of building a first-class applied research university that provides intellectual support for protecting people's lives and property, and promotes the reform and development of the emergency management system.

He called on the university to develop disciplines and specializations in industrial safety, disaster prevention and control, and emergency rescue and relief, in line with practical needs. Zhang Guoqing also emphasized the importance of practical training to develop professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in emergency response.

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YINCHUAN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Many residents of Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, have recently been enjoying the outdoors and engaging in various winter sports.

YINCHUAN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Many residents of Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, have recently been enjoying the outdoors and engaging in various winter sports.

YINCHUAN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Many residents of Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, have recently been enjoying the outdoors and engaging in various winter sports.

YINCHUAN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Many residents of Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, have recently been enjoying the outdoors and engaging in various winter sports.

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HARBIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Tourists stroll through the Great World of Ice and Snow Park at sunset in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Tourists stroll through the Great World of Ice and Snow Park at sunset in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Tourists stroll through the Great World of Ice and Snow Park at sunset in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Tourists stroll through the Great World of Ice and Snow Park at sunset in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Tourists stroll through the Great World of Ice and Snow Park at sunset in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

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KUNMING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Qiaojia County in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday evening, prompting local authorities to evacuate dozens of residents, although there were no reports of casualties or building collapses.

The earthquake struck at 7:32 PM Beijing time, with its hypocenter at a depth of 10 km. As of 2:00 AM on January 20, local officials reported that 86 people from 31 households had been relocated to temporary shelters.

Cao Shanyou, deputy head of Qiaojia County, said that immediately after the earthquake, authorities launched an emergency response and dispatched rescue teams to the affected areas along with local officials to conduct inspections in 192 villages/communities.

Electricity, telecommunications, reservoirs and water supply services are operating normally, Cao Shanyu said, adding that further assessment of the disaster's impact is ongoing.

The China Earthquake Administration has activated a Level 3 emergency response mechanism for the earthquake in Yunnan Province and dispatched teams to the quake zone to support local authorities' relief and relief efforts.

China has a four-tier emergency response system, with tier one being the highest.

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In an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency in Geneva recently, World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende stated that China remains the largest contributor to global economic growth.

Brende noted that China continues to strengthen its position in traditionally strong industries while actively exploring new technologies. The World Economic Forum predicts that China's economic growth will exceed 5% this year.

According to Brende, China is experiencing accelerated growth in advanced technologies and is simultaneously increasing investment in research, development, and innovation for new technological solutions. "These new technologies are expected to drive enormous productivity gains and new development opportunities in the coming years," Brende said, adding that China is a key driver of this process.

Speaking about the challenges facing the global economy, Brende noted that, despite the complex geopolitical environment and the abuse of tariffs by certain countries, the global economy continues to demonstrate a certain degree of resilience. He believes that trade, which previously served as the engine of growth, remains an important factor, while new technologies such as artificial intelligence are attracting significant investment and contributing to global economic growth.

Brende said, "The biggest concern today is that escalating geopolitical tensions could stifle global economic growth." He believes that if the world manages to avoid further geopolitical tensions, global economic growth in 2026 could remain at 3% or higher.

The World Economic Forum's recently published Global Cooperation Barometer report notes that multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, and the structure and format of global cooperation is undergoing change.

Brende praised China's role in supporting multilateralism. He emphasized the continued need to rely on multilateral mechanisms, such as the UN, to address global challenges such as pandemics and cybercrime.

Brende believes that it is crucial to maintain and develop existing mechanisms of multilateralism, as they are what have brought the world enormous prosperity since the end of World War II.

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place from January 19 to 23 in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme "The Spirit of Dialogue." Some 3,000 representatives from more than 130 countries and regions are discussing issues such as strengthening cooperation, unleashing new drivers of growth, and investing in human capital.

Brende stated that in a world where disunity and competition are growing, maintaining dialogue is crucial, as it becomes the starting point for constructive processes and contributes to global progress. "From the perspective of the World Economic Forum, dialogue is not a luxury, but a necessity," he emphasized.

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