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BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — China has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) model to analyze the impact of weather conditions on financial markets, marking a new step in climate risk management, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said.

The model, called "Shangji" or "Stock," was jointly developed by Fudan University (Shanghai) and the National Meteorological Information Center. It aims to assess the impact of meteorological factors on asset pricing, offering a new tool for investment decisions and financial risk assessment, according to Science and Technology Daily, citing a source within the aforementioned agency.

The model's lead developer, Zhao Yanxia, director of the Open Key Laboratory of Financial Meteorology at CMU, said that using global meteorological data that was re-analyzed and historical stock trading data, the model is able to predict the short-term returns of most stocks in the Chinese A-share market.

Validation tests show that the model can accurately identify weather-sensitive industries such as wind and solar power, traditional petrochemicals, construction, and agriculture, bringing test results in line with international standards.

Zhao Yanxia stated that repeated testing of investment strategies based on the model's predictions showed consistent and stable positive returns over various historical periods, demonstrating practical potential.

Another developer of the model, Professor Li Hao from Fudan University, noted that the model has wide potential for application in the financial sector.

He said listed companies in weather-sensitive industries could use the model to manage climate risks, while banks, insurance firms and other financial institutions could use it to manage business risks such as equity collateral and to explore new areas of activity, including climate investing and financing.

Li Hao added that the model is useful to investors as an aid in quantitative investing, and that scholars can use its results to test and improve asset pricing theories.

The research team plans to expand the model's scope to include bonds and futures, aiming to continually update it to keep pace with market dynamics.

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LANZHOU, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — At a training center in Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Li Yanrong stares at a computer screen as he pilots a virtual drone: takeoff, hovering, cruising, and landing, all under the watchful eye of an instructor.

A second-year student at a local vocational mining college invested 8,000 yuan (approximately $1,140) of his savings into a professional drone piloting course. He is working toward a BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) pilot's license for medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which will allow him to operate larger drones over longer distances and improve his chances of landing a high-paying job.

“Once I master drone control, I will be able to perform tasks such as agricultural spraying or intelligent patrol,” Li Yanrong said. “This will open up better career prospects for me.”

Li Yanrong is one of a growing number of young Chinese seizing opportunities in the country's rapidly expanding low-altitude economy – a sector encompassing drones, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and related services operating below standard airspace altitude.

His instructor, Wei Cunxin, previously worked for the country's largest drone manufacturer in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen. In early 2025, Wei Cunxin returned to his hometown of Baiyin to start his own drone business.

"The sky is no longer the private domain of a select few. It is becoming a space accessible to everyone," 26-year-old Wei Cunxin said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency.

His company currently employs 10 people, all under 30. It provides pilot training certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and offers services such as energy infrastructure inspection, geodetic surveying, agricultural spraying, and aerial photography.

Shang Hongbo, a 22-year-old employee from the neighboring city of Qingyang, expressed optimism about the sector's growth prospects.

Shang Hongbo, a university graduate majoring in UAV application technology, noted that experienced plant protection pilots can earn more than 8,000 yuan for a full day's work.

Local authorities are taking steps to ensure vocational training keeps pace with the industry's growth. In 2025, Baiyin authorities, in collaboration with educational institutions, launched free drone pilot training programs for the unemployed, rural migrants, and recent university graduates.

“We provide comprehensive services that also include job placement guidance for trainees,” said Gao Minqiang, an official with the local Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, noting that three training sessions attracted more than 100 participants.

Among those interns is 34-year-old Wu Xuejiao, who said the program helped her learn how to operate drones and their applications in agriculture, logistics, and inspections.

“It feels like I’ve acquired another skill for making money,” she shared.

Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight throughout Gansu Province. In rural areas, they fly low over fields, spraying crops. In cities, police use them to monitor traffic. They are also used for patrol inspections, surveys, and aerial photography.

In 2024 and 2025, the term “low-altitude economy” was included twice in the government work report presented at the annual session of the National People's Congress, demonstrating its important role in the country's economic development.

According to CAAC forecasts, the market size of China's low-altitude economy will be 1.5 trillion yuan in 2025, and it may reach 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.

Starting in 2024, many regions have implemented policies to stimulate this sector, focusing on the development of both drone production and their application in logistics, agriculture, and passenger transportation.

Differentiated regional development policies will help shape a national development model for the industry, and its prospects are becoming increasingly promising, said Zhu Qiantao, a professor at Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday issued an updated travel warning calling on U.S. citizens to leave Iran immediately amid unrest in the country.

According to a statement from the US "virtual" embassy in Iran, American citizens should be prepared for extended internet outages, plan alternative communications, and, if safe, consider leaving Iran overland to Armenia or Turkey.

The statement also notes that US citizens holding Iranian citizenship must leave Iran using their Iranian passports, as Iranian authorities do not recognize dual citizenship. "US citizens are at significant risk of interrogation, arrest, and detention in Iran," the document emphasizes.

According to the statement, airlines continue to restrict or cancel flights to and from Iran. Several carriers have suspended flights until Friday.

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Washington, January 12 (Xinhua) — Diplomacy remains the preferred approach for the United States in its relations with Iran, but the Trump administration has not ruled out the use of military force if necessary, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said on Monday.

According to her, US President Donald Trump "has always emphasized that diplomacy is the first option." At the same time, she noted in an interview with Fox News, he "is not afraid to use the lethal force and might of the United States military if and when he deems it necessary."

"What President Trump will do next is known only to him, so the world can only wait and see. We will give him the opportunity to make that decision," said K. Levitt, declining to comment on any potential US actions or policy decisions regarding Iran.

The spokeswoman also said the US military "completely destroyed" Iran's nuclear program last year, calling it the Middle Eastern country's "main leverage."

On Sunday, Donald Trump announced that his administration was considering "some very tough options," including the possible use of military force against Iran. He said Tehran was "beginning" to cross the U.S.-established "red line."

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Caracas, January 12 (Xinhua) — Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez met on Monday with representatives of the diplomatic corps of the European Union, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, according to Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto.

He described the talks as "frank" and said the participants discussed the state of bilateral relations and agreed on the importance of promoting productive ties and seeking deeper dialogue.

D. Rodriguez made it clear to diplomats that "within the framework of respect and equality of states," Venezuela "is ready to advance a new agenda" for the well-being of its people, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted.

He said Caracas also took this opportunity to assess the events of January 3, when Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were forcibly captured by the United States. –0–

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Washington, January 12 (Xinhua) — Any country doing business with Iran must pay a 25 percent tariff on all business with the United States, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday on the social media platform TruthSocial.

The "final and final" decree takes effect immediately, he wrote.

This marked the latest escalation of Washington's campaign of economic pressure on Iran. Trump had previously stated repeatedly that his administration was considering "some very strong options," including potential military action.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said Monday that diplomacy remains the preferred U.S. approach on Iran, though military options are not ruled out if necessary. "President Trump has always said diplomacy is the first option," she said on Fox News. "However, he is not afraid to use the lethal force and might of the U.S. military if and when he deems it necessary," the official added. –0–

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Ürümqi, January 13 (Xinhua) — A total of 8,165 freight trains on the China-Europe/Central Asia international rail freight routes passed through the Alashankou port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in 2025, reaching a record high, local customs officials reported.

This figure increased by 6.3 percent year-on-year, according to the data.

According to customs officials, thanks to improved efficiency and the use of intelligent technologies for customs inspection, the time spent waiting for trains to depart from the aforementioned border crossing was significantly reduced last year. In 2025, the maximum number of trains passing through Alashankou per day was 30, and the time required for customs clearance was reduced by 18.4 percent compared to 2024.

Moreover, the record figure was achieved thanks to the scientifically sound organization of the work of Chinese railway workers, as well as their precise coordination with Kazakhstani railway authorities, which made it possible to complete the transshipment of cargo on returning trains in an average of two hours.

As a reminder, China-Europe/Central Asia freight trains currently operate through the Alashankou checkpoint on 128 routes, linking China with 21 countries, including Germany and Poland. The goods transported exceed 200 categories, including auto parts, electronics, and consumer goods.

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BEIJING, January 13 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Logistics Park, located in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, saw its cargo turnover reach nearly 84.36 million tons in 2025, up 13.52 percent year-on-year, the Zhongguo Xinwenshe news agency reported, citing data released Monday by Nanjing Customs.

Moreover, according to customs data, container turnover at this international logistics park reached 677,000 standard containers (twenty-foot equivalent units, TEU), which is 4.48 percent higher than in 2024. Thus, both cargo turnover and container turnover at this transport and logistics hub reached historically high levels.

Since its establishment in 2015, the SCO International Logistics Park (Lianyungang) has established a number of overseas warehouses in Central Asia, Southeast Asia and other regions, essentially forming a multimodal logistics and transportation system based on the “road-rail-river-sea” scheme.

The logistics park launched an international multimodal transport bill of lading platform in October 2025, providing comprehensive one-stop services covering intelligent chartering and electronic bill of lading issuance, giving new impetus to the development of logistics channels. -0-

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In 2025, the volume of containerized cargo shipped via rail routes along China's New Western Land-Sea Corridor reached 1.425 million standard containers (TEU), a 47.6% year-on-year increase. This marks the first time annual shipping volume has exceeded one million TEU, setting a new historical record. Photo by Xinhua News Agency correspondent.

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