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China's auto production and sales hit new highs in 2025 /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) — China's automobile production and sales volumes will both exceed 34 million units by the end of 2025, reaching new historical highs, according to data released Wednesday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

By the end of 2025, China will be the global leader for the 17th consecutive year in these indicators, with 34.531 million and 34.4 million units, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 10.4 percent and 9.4 percent. Both vehicle production and sales have exceeded 30 million units for three consecutive years.

According to CAAM data, last year's production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) amounted to 16.626 million and 16.49 million units, respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 29 percent and 28.2 percent, making China the world's top manufacturer for 11 consecutive years.

The passenger vehicle market in China is growing steadily. By the end of 2025, both production and sales in the country were expected to exceed 30 million units. Specifically, the share of Chinese brands in total passenger vehicle sales was 69.5%, up 4.3 percentage points from 2024. At the same time, the commercial vehicle market showed an improving trend, with both production and sales volumes of these vehicles returning to over 4 million units.

In the whole of 2025, China exported more than 7 million vehicles, including 2.615 million new energy vehicles.

"In 2025, China's automobile industry continued to demonstrate high resilience and vitality. A number of indicators in this sector reached new highs," noted CAAM Deputy Secretary-General Chen Shihua, adding that the country's automobile production and sales growth in 2025 exceeded expectations thanks to the implementation of a program aimed at promoting a new round of large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-in of consumer goods, as well as the launch of new vehicle models and continued growth in final demand.

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More than 20 million used cars will be sold in China by 2025

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BEIJING, January 14 (Xinhua) — China's used car market set a new record in 2025, with over 20 million vehicles sold, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.

In December of last year, the used vehicle re-registration rate, a key indicator of interregional turnover, rose to 34.9 percent, 4.7 percentage points higher than the previous year.

"This has reduced the burden on local used car dealers' inventories," said the association's deputy head, Lo Lei.

Used NEV sales in China are expected to reach 1.6 million units in 2025, accounting for 7.9 percent of total used vehicle sales. This represents a 2.2 percentage point increase compared to the previous year.

Thanks to measures to curb excessive competition in the auto industry, coupled with the wider implementation of trade-in programs for old cars, new car prices are expected to stabilize this year, creating even more favorable conditions for the development of the used car market, according to Luo Lei. -0-

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The CPC called for a more decisive fight against corruption during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

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BEIJING, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) — The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CDI) has called for strengthening the fight against corruption in the context of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2026-2030).

The call was made in a communiqué adopted at the 5th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, held in Beijing from Monday to Wednesday.

Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the plenary session and delivered an important speech. -0-

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From Fame to Exile: 135 Years Since the Birth of Osip Mandelstam

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January 14, 2026 marks the 135th anniversary of the birth of the famous 20th-century Russian poet Osip Mandelstam.

The future poet was born in 1891 in Warsaw to a wealthy Jewish family: his father was a glove maker, and his mother was a musician. In 1897, they moved to St. Petersburg, then the capital of our country.

From 1900 to 1907, Osip Mandelstam studied at one of the capital's best schools, the Tenishevsky Commercial School, where he became interested in creativity and wrote his first poems.

After graduating from school, Osip traveled abroad: he attended lectures at the Sorbonne, studied Romance philology at Heidelberg University in Germany, and traveled through Italy and Switzerland. He occasionally returned to St. Petersburg, where he attended literary lectures by Vyacheslav Ivanov, and in 1910, he published his first poems in the magazine Apollon.

In 1911, the young poet entered the Faculty of History and Philology at St. Petersburg University and joined Nikolai Gumilyov’s “Guild of Poets,” which included Sergei Gorodetsky, Anna Akhmatova, and Mikhail Kuzmin.

Osip Mandelstam's first collection of poems, Stone, was published in 1913.

After the 1917 Revolution, the poet found success, working for newspapers and the People's Commissariat of Education, traveling the country, publishing his poetry, and performing it. In 1919, he met his future wife, Nadezhda Khazina, who became his reliable support throughout his life.

In 1922, Osip Mandelstam's second book, "Tristiy," was published, reflecting on his experiences with the Revolution and World War I. From 1923 to 1926, the poet explored prose and children's poetry, writing several works. In 1928, his final book of poems, "Poems," and a collection of sketches, "On Poetry," were published.

Mandelstam's life changed dramatically in 1933, when he wrote and publicly read the poem "We Live, Not Feeling the Country Beneath Us," which later became known as "Epigram on Stalin." In 1934, the poet was arrested and sentenced to three years of exile in the Perm region. Thanks to the intercession of several poets, Mandelstam and his wife were able to move to Voronezh, where he worked for magazines, newspapers, and theaters, and wrote poetry.

In 1937, the period of exile ended, and the Mandelstams moved to Kalinin, but in 1938 the poet was arrested again, sentenced to five years in a camp for counter-revolutionary activity, and sent to the Far East.

Osip Mandelstam died in December 1938. He was rehabilitated after his death: in 1956 for the 1938 case, and in 1987 for the 1934 case.

The poet's poems, prose, and memoirs were preserved by his wife, Nadezhda Mandelstam. She carried some with her in a "handwritten suitcase," while others she kept only in her memory. In the 1970s and 1980s, Nadezhda Mandelstam published several memoirs about the poet.

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The best RUDN University search and rescue teams shared their achievements

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At the end of 2025, RUDN University announced the results of its competition for the best professional student association (PSO) at the university. A total of 75 applications were submitted from 41 associations. The largest number of applications came from students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Institute of Medicine, and the Faculty of Philology.

The competition was won by nine PSOs representing the Medical Institute, the Faculty of Philology, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Economics, and the Graduate School of Management.

The best associations were selected in five categories:

Application of cross-professional competencies; organization of work with the target audience; implementation of socially significant initiatives; organization of an information campaign; the best PSO leader.

In several nominations, first and prize-winning places were taken by associations of the Medical Institute, the Philological Faculty, and the Economics Faculty.

Winners in the category "Best Application of Cross-Professional Competencies in the Work of a Search and Rescue Team":

1st place: PSO "International School of Service" (Higher School of Management, Department of Hotel and Restaurant Business); 2nd place: PSO "Organizers and Leaders of Healthcare" (Medical Institute, Department of Public Health, Healthcare and Hygiene); 3rd place: PSO "REMEDY" (Medical Institute, Accreditation and Simulation Center).

"The International School of Service's victory in this category means that we're not just acquiring professional skills, but also brilliantly learning to apply soft skills in practice, developing into highly qualified industry professionals. We're able to instantly assign roles when volunteering for events and successfully interact with guests and world-class experts. We're able to see the entire event process—from logistics to final service—and quickly adapt to changes. We're comfortable working under tight deadlines and high standards, where there's no room for error," says Rimma Akhmedova, head of the International School of Service and senior lecturer at RUDN University's Graduate School of Management.

Among the association's notable achievements in 2025 were volunteering at the Forum of Russian Regions and the PIR EXPO exhibition. Activists worked at the country's main business venues, providing impeccable service and gaining unique experience in organizing high-level events. Students also participated in organizing and catering large-scale banquets for 500 or more guests as part of the university's partner events. Furthermore, a significant project was the first international project school, organized jointly with the Project Workshop "Traveling the Planet" and Istanbul Yıldız Technical University. For the first time, HSTU students immersed themselves in intensive project work on an international stage. Their task was to develop and analyze premium tourist routes.

Winners in the category "Best Organization of an Information Campaign for a Future Profession and PSO":

1st place: PSO "Case club" (Faculty of Economics, Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling); 2nd place: PSO "Clio" (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Russian History); 3rd place: PSO "World soul of RUDN" (Faculty of Philology, Department of Psychology and Pedagogy).

Winners in the category "Best Socially Significant Initiatives of PSO Participants":

1st place: PSO "Case club" (Faculty of Economics, Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling); 2nd place: PSO "RUDN-POISK" (Faculty of Philology, Department of Mass Communications); 3rd place: PSO "Viaduct" (Institute of Russian Language, Department of Russian Language No. 4).

"Among the Case Club initiatives that earned us first place, I'd like to highlight the career media project "STUDMAYAK": we record podcasts and produce useful materials for students in collaboration with partner companies. Another project is Ted Talks. This is a conference we've already held twice with partners on the topics "Project Manager's Day" and "What Kind of Analyst Are You?" And the third project is an intensive case-solving course. In the sixth season, we awarded certificates to 19 students who successfully completed the three-month training and defended their projects in a local case championship before a panel of judges. Overall, the secret to Case Club's success is its creative and motivated students, with whom we always develop relevant and interesting projects. I enjoy sharing knowledge and positive energy with the students, which motivates both them and me to continually develop," says Vlad Khramov, Chairman of Case Club.

Winners in the nomination "Multifaceted talent of a leader and professional in organizing the work of a search and rescue team":

1st place: PSO "Organizers and Leaders of Healthcare" (Medical Institute, Department of Public Health, Healthcare and Hygiene); 2nd place: PSO "Case Club" (Faculty of Economics, Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling); 3rd place: PSO "Eastern Spectrum" (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Theory and History of International Relations).

"The PSO and SNC 'Healthcare Organizers and Leaders' has won the university competition for the best PSO for three years in a row. The secret to success lies in maintaining traditions and continuity in the work of the Department of Public Health, Healthcare, and Hygiene. After all, for many years, it has been training healthcare managers. We strive not only to instill a love of the profession but also to develop students' various skills and critical thinking, study history and culture together, and don't forget about creative expression," says Elena Kaverina, MD, Associate Professor, and Head of the PSO.

Elena Valeryevna also noted that PSO activists are students from over 40 countries; the association even has an interactive world map. Students actively participate in youth policy implementation: they present scientific and educational projects, lectures, and master classes, and engage in scientific activities through events such as Science Talks, Science Slam, and others. They regularly win professional competitions. Elena Valeryevna herself is a moderator, curator, expert, mentor, and organizer of federal events, forums, and projects (the All-Russian forums "Territory of Meanings," "Amur," and "Arctic," the flagship project for training youth management reserves, "Voice of a Generation," and the All-Russian competition "Your Move"). She also mentors winners of federal competitions and generously shares her experience with student members of PSO.

Winners in the category "Best Organization of Work with the Target Audience of the PSO":

1st place: PSO "Organizers and Leaders of Healthcare" (Medical Institute, Department of Public Health, Healthcare and Hygiene); 2nd place: PSO "World Soul of RUDN" (Faculty of Philology, Department of Psychology and Pedagogy); 3rd place: PSO "REMEDY" (Medical Institute, Accreditation and Simulation Center).

About PSO

Professional student associations (PSO) are a system of interaction between undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and practicing specialists in their respective fields of study. Professional immersion can take the form of industry tours, meetings with recognized professionals, joint projects and events, business games, and master classes.

The first RUDN University Geologists Search and Rescue Team was founded in 1961 at the Engineering Academy and remains active to this day. The university currently has 114 search and rescue teams, each with a membership ranging from 5 to 60.

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Yuri Trutnev: Russia will continue to strengthen relations with Namibia

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Yuri Trutnev held a working meeting with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, Chairperson of the Namibian part of the intergovernmental commission, Selma Ashipala-Musawya

January 14, 2026

Yuri Trutnev held a working meeting with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, Chairperson of the Namibian part of the intergovernmental commission, Selma Ashipala-Musawya

January 14, 2026

Yuri Trutnev held a working meeting with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, Chairperson of the Namibian part of the intergovernmental commission, Selma Ashipala-Musawya

January 14, 2026

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Yuri Trutnev held a working meeting with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, Chairperson of the Namibian part of the intergovernmental commission, Selma Ashipala-Musawya

In Moscow, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Russian-Namibian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation (IPC) Yuri Trutnev held a working meeting with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, Chairperson of the Namibian side of the Intergovernmental Commission Selma Ashipala-Musawya.

During the meeting, aspects of preparation for the 11th meeting of the Russian-Namibian IGC in Windhoek in 2026 were discussed.

"One of the most important areas of our cooperation is maintaining and strengthening friendly relations between Russia and Namibia. The President of the Republic of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has visited Russia several times at our invitation, has always been interested in visiting, and has expressed friendly feelings toward our country. Please convey my gratitude for her friendly attitude and best wishes," said Yuri Trutnev.

“We highly value the relations between our countries and attach particular importance to their development,” noted Selma Ashipala-Musavi.

The co-chairs of the Russia-Namibia Intergovernmental Commission discussed strengthening bilateral economic ties. "In 2024, total trade between our countries nearly doubled to $11.7 million. Between January and October 2025, bilateral trade reached $17.3 million. These are not significant figures for either Russia or Namibia, but they fully reflect the potential for expanding bilateral contacts in various economic sectors," said Yuri Trutnev.

“In terms of economic indicators, we are seeing progress here, but we could do more,” noted Selma Ashipala-Musavi.

Issues of strengthening cooperation in the fields of geology and subsoil use, education were raised, and prospects for expanding bilateral settlement infrastructure were also considered.

The Russian side supported the proposal of its Namibian colleagues to hold a business forum as part of the next meeting of the Russian-Namibian Intergovernmental Commission.

Summing up the conversation, Yuri Trutnev emphasized that Russia firmly supported Namibia during its war of liberation. "We will continue to be your friends and continue to strengthen the development of ties between Russia and Namibia," he added.

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Kazakhstan will spend approximately $500 million on geological exploration over the next three years.

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Almaty, January 14 (Xinhua) — The Kazakh government is launching a new phase of subsoil exploration, with plans to allocate 240 billion tenge (approximately $500 million) for geological exploration over the next three years. This was announced on Wednesday by the prime minister's press service.

By comparison, $469 million has been invested in exploration over the past 15 years.

It is reported that last year, 20 projects were developed to conduct geological surveys over a total area of 100,000 square kilometers, with subsequent annual coverage of 30,000 square kilometers of the most promising areas.

Over the next three years, $500 million will be allocated to the implementation of the above-mentioned 20 projects, as well as to seismic exploration work in the territory of poorly studied sedimentary basins and the creation of modern geological infrastructure.

The projects include remote sensing data analysis, airborne geophysical and geochemical studies, and a range of fieldwork. The project areas have high potential for discovering deposits of copper, gold, lead, zinc, rare earth elements, barite, and bauxite.

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Biography of Canadian Prime Minister M. Carney

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BEIJING, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay an official visit to China from Wednesday to Saturday.

M. Carney was born in 1965 in Fort Smith, Canada. He received a BA in economics from Harvard University, an MA in economics from Oxford University, and a PhD in economics from Oxford University.

Previously, he held such senior positions as Governor of the Bank of Canada, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board, Governor of the Bank of England, Vice Chairman of Brookfield Asset Management, and Chairman of Bloomberg LP. He also served as the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Financial Affairs.

In March 2025, M. Carney was elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and became prime minister. Following the general election in April of last year, he again assumed the office of prime minister of Canada.

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Trip.com is suspected of violating antitrust laws.

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BEIJING, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) — China's State Administration for Market Regulation said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into Xecheng Group Limited Liability Company, also known as Trip.com, which is suspected of abusing its dominant market position to engage in monopolistic activities. -0-

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China's Economic Achievements: Steadily Advancing High-Level Opening-Up

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Commenting on China's economic achievements, Yu Chunhai, Acting Dean of the School of Economics at Renmin University of China, noted that openness is a distinctive feature of China's modernization. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, despite headwinds in economic globalization, China consistently promoted high-level openness, which consistently provided powerful impetus to China's modernization.

Foreign trade is a vital part of China's open economy. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China's share of global merchandise exports and imports consistently remained above 14% and 10%, respectively. Merchandise trade consistently ranked first globally, while services trade ranked second. In 2024, total services trade exceeded USD 1 trillion for the first time.

The structure of foreign trade was continuously optimized, with the share of exports of high-tech or high-value-added products increasing significantly; the export of knowledge-intensive services grew rapidly, becoming a new driver of growth in services trade.

At the same time, China and ASEAN have remained each other's largest trading partners for many years, and the share of foreign trade turnover with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased from 29.1% in 2020 to 50.3% in 2024. Today, China is the main trading partner of more than 150 countries and regions.

Bilateral investment represents a more advanced form of openness and an effective way to deeply integrate a country into the global economy.

In terms of attracting foreign investment, as of June 2025, the cumulative actual use of foreign investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period in China reached USD 708.73 billion. High-tech areas such as biomanufacturing, artificial intelligence, and green and low-carbon technologies have become new growth areas for investment in China.

In terms of foreign investment, the total volume consistently ranks among the top three global leaders. Foreign direct investment flows from China reached USD 192.2 billion in 2024, accounting for 11.9% of the global total.

China, while promoting its own high-quality development, is simultaneously making effective contributions to the economic and social development of relevant countries, especially to the industrialization and modernization processes of countries in the global South.

Institutional openness is steadily advancing to a high level. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China's 22 pilot free trade zones actively integrated high-standard international trade and economic regulations, achieving a number of achievements in institutional innovation.

A comprehensive access management system for foreign investment, based on national treatment at the admission stage and the use of negative lists, has been fully implemented; pilot projects to open up service sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, and finance are being consistently implemented; the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is being effectively implemented, and work is actively underway to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.

On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched the island-wide independent customs operation regime, becoming an important gateway for China's opening up in the new era.

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