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BEIJING, January 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on Tuesday.

Noting that under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state, China-South Korea relations have acquired a new dimension, Li Qiang noted that China always prioritizes relations with the ROK in its diplomacy with neighboring countries. He stated that China is ready to work with the ROK to maintain good-neighborliness and friendship, strengthen strategic communication, build political mutual trust, seek common ground while preserving differences, and promote the continuous development of interstate relations along the right trajectory for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.

According to the head of the Chinese government, China and South Korea are important trade and economic partners with close economic ties and deeply intertwined production and supply chains. The two sides must abandon the zero-sum mentality and foster greater confidence in the development of both countries by strengthening cooperation, he noted.

China, Li Qiang continued, expects to actively promote cooperation with South Korea in emerging areas such as high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and new energy sources, deepen the integration and convergence of industrial sectors, and jointly cultivate new drivers of development. He stated that China invites South Korean companies to expand investment in China and expressed hope that South Korea will provide more favorable conditions for Chinese companies to invest in South Korea.

Li Qiang added that China and the ROK should jointly support multilateralism and free trade, safeguard international fairness and justice, and contribute to promoting peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.

Lee Zhe-myung, for his part, stated that the Republic of Korea places particular emphasis on relations with China and is ready to take into account each other's fundamental interests, strengthen bilateral dialogue and exchanges, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas, including economics and trade.

The Republic of Korea actively encourages its enterprises to expand cooperation with China and invites Chinese enterprises to invest and establish business in the Republic of Korea, the President stated, adding that the South Korean side intends to strengthen communication and coordination with China on multilateral platforms, jointly defend free trade, and promote peace and stability in the region and throughout the world.

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Geneva, January 6 (Xinhua) — The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following the US military operation in the country, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a regular briefing for journalists in Geneva, R. Shamdasani indicated that, in the High Commissioner's view, the actions of the United States undermine the fundamental principle of international law that no state shall threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state.

Answering questions from journalists, she also stated that the US operation was a violation of the UN Charter and damaged the international security architecture, making every country less secure.

According to R. Shamdasani, it is crucial for the international community to maintain a clear understanding. She noted that the US action should not be presented as a measure taken to protect human rights, but rather as an action carried out in clear violation of international law.

As the OHCHR spokesperson pointed out, the US operation in Venezuela sends a signal that "the powers that be can do whatever they please. This weakens the mechanism we have to prevent further conflicts and World War III, namely the UN," she emphasized.

“That is why we call on all states to speak with one voice in defense of the UN Charter and international law,” concluded R. Shamdasani. –0–

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Taipei, January 6 (Xinhua) — A pilot allegedly ejected from an F-16V fighter jet in Taiwan at 7:29 p.m. local time on Tuesday during a routine training mission in Hualien County in the eastern part of the island, the Taiwanese Air Force reported that same day.

The pilot, surnamed Xin, was flying approximately 10 nautical miles east of Fengbin Township in Hualien County when he ejected.

The search operation continues. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee) on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on the opening of its 12th National Congress.

The message stated that since the 11th Congress, the LPRP Central Committee, led by Secretary General Thongloun Sisoulith, has been making efforts to promote party building, strengthen the party's leading position, and unite and lead representatives of all ethnic groups in Laos to actively explore the socialist path of development in accordance with their own national conditions, thus stimulating the achievement of important successes by the party and the country.

In its message, the CPC Central Committee expressed sincere joy for these achievements and gave them high praise.

The 12th Congress of the LPRP is an important milestone in the development of socialist causes in Laos, the message notes. It adds that the party's third political program and other important political documents will be reviewed and approved, as well as strategic plans and specific measures for implementing the Party and country's initiatives in the coming period.

The message expresses confidence that under the strong leadership of the LPRL, the Lao people will successfully achieve the goals and fulfill the tasks set at the congress and lead the socialist cause of Laos to a new stage of development.

Both China and Laos are socialist countries led by communist parties, the message states. The CPC and the Chinese government have always viewed relations between the two parties and the two countries from a strategic and long-term perspective.

In the new situation, China is willing to work with Laos, guided by the important consensus of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, to strengthen strategic relations, expand exchanges and cooperation, steadily promote the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future, push forward the continuous, reliable and stable development of China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples, and make new positive contributions to world peace, development and progress, the message noted.

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Beijing, January 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council resolution on the publication of the "Regulations on Commercial Mediation," which is aimed at improving the business climate in the country.

The amendment, which will come into force on May 1, 2026, consists of 33 articles. Their purpose is to regulate commercial mediation activities, effectively resolve commercial disputes, protect the legal rights and interests of the parties involved, and promote the development of the commercial mediation industry.

The document provides that commercial disputes arising between parties in the fields of trade, investment, finance, transport, real estate, construction projects, intellectual property and other related areas are subject to commercial mediation.

Furthermore, the document clearly defines the governance system for commercial intermediary activities. The State Council Office in Charge of Judicial Administration is responsible for the management and standardization of commercial intermediary activities nationwide and coordinates the development of plans for the commercial intermediary industry. Judicial administrative organs of local people's governments at the county level and above are responsible for the management and regulation of commercial intermediary activities within their administrative regions.

The Resolution also stipulates that the state must promote the development of commercial intermediary organizations with international influence in order to enhance their global competitiveness. Such organizations should be supported in conducting commercial intermediary activities related to foreign countries, and commercial intermediary organizations and self-regulatory bodies in the field of commercial intermediary should be encouraged to participate in international exchanges and cooperation.

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Baku, January 6 (Xinhua) — In an interview with local television channels on Monday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called the strategic partnership with China a major event and a success of national diplomacy. This was reported on the head of state's official website.

I. Aliyev noted that the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and China during his state visit to China last year gave a significant impetus to the development of bilateral economic ties and the intensification of contacts between government and business structures.

According to the president, trade turnover between the two countries has reached a record high, exceeding $4 billion. Chinese companies have begun actively investing in Azerbaijan, particularly in the renewable energy sector, including the construction of solar and wind power plants, a solar panel manufacturing plant, and the assembly of electric buses, the Azerbaijani president noted.

The interview focused specifically on transport and logistics. I. Aliyev emphasized that China is funding the construction of a new railway to the Caspian Sea via Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which will increase freight traffic to Azerbaijan.

"The volume of cargo heading to the Caspian, and therefore to Azerbaijan, will increase. And along with Central Asian countries, additional cargo from China will naturally make the East-West route, the Middle Corridor, fully operational," he emphasized.

According to the head of state, Azerbaijan intends to continue playing the role of facilitator and major transport hub, distributing cargo flows from China in several directions, including western, southern, and northern. –0–

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Beijing, January 6 (Xinhua) — The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival officially opened at the Great World of Ice and Snow Park in the provincial capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, on Monday, January 5. This year's event attracted numerous guests from around the world to the "ice capital," Heilongjiang Broadcasting reported on Tuesday.

The festival, held under the motto "Icy Sky and Snowy Land – Creating the Future Together," features ten premium themed winter tourism routes and more than 200 events covering topics such as ice and snow culture, sports and physical education, and business cooperation.

At the opening ceremony of the festival, Zheng Hao, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the World Tourism Alliance, noted that the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which has been successfully held for 41 years, has become one of the most influential winter events in the world.

According to him, the World Tourism Alliance will actively support Heilongjiang Province and Harbin City in developing international cooperation, jointly exploring market and industry opportunities, and promoting high-quality and international development of regional tourism.

Heilongjiang Province boasts abundant ice and snow resources and is a pioneer in China in the development and commercialization of the ice and snow industry. Last winter, the number of tourists and total tourism spending in the province increased by 18.5 percent and 30.7 percent, respectively, year-on-year.

Over the past 41 years, the Harbin festival, founded in 1985 and conceived as China's first international snow and ice event, has grown into one of the four largest winter shows in the world. -0-

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Beijing, January 6 (Xinhua) — The International Forum "Dialogue of World Mayors" is being held in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, also known as the "Ice City," from January 6 to 8, Heilongjiang Broadcasting reported on Tuesday.

According to the report, the event will bring together representatives from cities around the world, who will exchange views on the sustainable development of the ice and snow economy and avenues for global cooperation, innovations in urban management, and international cooperation in emergency situations.

The goal of the forum is to develop common approaches and outline concrete steps for cross-border and intersectoral partnerships.

The grand opening took place at the Snow Lilac Torch Tower Plaza in Harbin's Great World of Ice and Snow, the world's largest ice and snow theme park. Mayors from several countries participated in the "International Cities Share the Joy of Ice and Snow" ceremony, simultaneously turning on the illuminations of the Torch Tower, the signature structure of the 2025 Asian Winter Games. Its glow, in unison with the glitter of the park's ice sculptures, aligns with the festival's theme: "Ice and Snow Unite the World, Cooperation Creates the Future."

Guests from around the world will be able to participate in the exciting event "Encounter with Ice and Snow: Creating Sculptures Around the World." As part of the program, guests will immerse themselves in the art of ice sculpture: in a special "Ice Workshop Zone," they will carve the emblem of the World Mayors Dialogue Forum into blocks of ice.

The "Harbin Experience" tour includes visits to Central Street, the Aerospace Museum of Harbin Institute of Technology, and the Ice and Snow Carnival on the Songhua River. In the recreation area, delegates will be able to experience the locals' love of life as they brave the freezing temperatures, ice skate, play binga, and go winter swimming.

The cultural program will culminate with a performance of the symphonic ode “Poem of Civilization” by the Harbin Symphony Orchestra, China’s first professional symphony orchestra.

In parallel with the forum, the 2026 International Snow and Ice Economy Fair is being held in Harbin, dedicated to the practical implementation of partnership agreements in the fields of culture and business. -0-

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Geneva, January 6 (Xinhua) — The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following the US military operation in the country, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a regular briefing in Geneva, R. Shamdasani said the High Commissioner believes that the US actions undermine the fundamental principle of international law that no state shall threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state. –0–

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BEIJING, January 6 (Xinhua) — China's inbound tourism market got off to a stellar start to 2026 during the past three-day New Year holiday, thanks to the continued release of dividends from the visa-free policy and the growth of international routes, according to a report posted on Monday on the China Media Group news app.

According to data from the National Immigration Administration of China, the number of foreigners who used the visa-free regime to enter the country during the 2026 New Year holidays reached 292,000 people, which is 35.8 percent more than during the same period last year.

According to data from one online travel platform, 97 Chinese cities welcomed foreign tourists during the three-day New Year's holiday. Among the most popular destinations are not only Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu, but also the resort island province of Hainan in southern China, where the cultural tourism market is expected to experience an even stronger recovery following the launch of independent customs operations across the entire province in December 2025.

In Hainan, foreign tourists have discovered a new travel model: "duty-free shopping plus a beach holiday."

Haikou Customs reported on Sunday that duty-free sales in the resort province saw a sharp increase during the holiday period: from January 1 to 3, 2026, sales at offshore duty-free shops reached 712 million yuan (about 101.3 million US dollars), up 128.9 percent compared to the same period in 2025.

"The people here are very kind and hospitable. I plan to come here for the holidays in December 2026 with my friends and children. This time, I also bought many different types of tea, each of which is excellent," said the Russian tourist.

"We've found a lot of new brands here that are very interesting, and we all have Alipay, which makes payment seamless," said a tourist from Belarus.

Some tourists are also attracted by the tropical climate of Hainan Island. "We really like it here. It's too cold in our hometown right now. Compared to that, the weather here is very pleasant," said a tourist from Kazakhstan.

Dadonghai Bay in the seaside resort of Sanya, Hainan Province, also hosts a culinary carnival, allowing foreign tourists to immerse themselves in the island's unique charm at night through local delicacies, New Year's lion dances, and other events.

As a reminder, in December 2025, China launched an independent customs operation regime throughout the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP), which provides freer import of foreign goods, expanded coverage of zero tariffs, and a more favorable business environment.

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