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Kinshasa, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — A China-Congo conference on vocational education was held in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Monday, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

In his speech, the Minister of State and Minister of Vocational Education of the DRC, Marc Ekila Likombio, stated that vocational education plays a key role in promoting the country's industrialization and increasing youth employment.

According to him, the DRC is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in this area, drawing on China's experience in technical training, professional skills development, and partnerships between educational institutions and enterprises.

Chinese Ambassador to Kinshasa Zhao Bin noted that the DRC is at a key stage of socioeconomic transformation, with demand for skilled technical workers growing. China places great importance on cooperation with the DRC in vocational education and will continue to adapt training programs to local needs, particularly in infrastructure, mining, agriculture, healthcare, and information technology, he added.

Pointing to the tangible results of practical cooperation between China and the DRC, the diplomat noted that Chinese companies have created more than 100,000 jobs in the African country and implemented corporate social responsibility projects that have benefited more than 300 local communities.

China hopes to take this event as an opportunity to further deepen cooperation in vocational education and trade to benefit the peoples of both countries, Zhao Bin added.

The conference was attended by representatives of government, business and educational circles from both countries, as well as more than 800 Congolese students. –0–

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Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — Japan's TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) said Monday it has completed the 17th stage of releasing radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean.

Despite concerns and protests from the international community, Japan unilaterally began dumping in August 2023. Including stage 17, the total volume of water discharged reached approximately 133,000 tons.

The final stage of the discharge began on December 4. Work was suspended after a powerful earthquake off the coast of Aomori Prefecture on December 8 and resumed the following day. During the 17th stage, 7,833 tons of water containing approximately 2.4 trillion becquerels of radioactive tritium were released into the ocean, TEPCO reported.

According to the company, seven discharge stages with a total volume of approximately 54,600 tons are planned for the 2025 financial year (from April 2025 to March 2026). –0–

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Islamabad, December 23 (Xinhua) — Five police officers were killed on Tuesday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police sources said.

The attackers opened fire on the car around 8:45 a.m. local time (03:45 GMT) in the Karak district, sources told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.

Police immediately returned fire, resulting in a shootout that lasted about an hour.

All five police officers in the vehicle were killed, sources said.

Before escaping, the militants set fire to a police car.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

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BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes the United States exaggerating the concept of national security and making discriminatory lists to unreasonably exert pressure on Chinese companies, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

The Chinese diplomat responded to journalists' inquiries at a regular departmental press conference about the US Federal Communications Commission's announcement on Monday that it was adding the Chinese company DJI to a list of companies that pose an unacceptable risk to US national security and prohibiting the issuance of permits for the import or sale of new types of drones to the company in the US.

The US side must correct its mistakes and ensure a fair, just, and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese enterprises, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized. -0-

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Washington, December 23 (Xinhua) — The U.S. military sank a "stealth vessel" suspected of smuggling drugs in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing a man on board, U.S. Southern Command announced on social media.

At the direction of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out a "lethal kinetic strike" on a vessel in international waters, the military stated. It noted that the vessel was operated by an organization designated as a terrorist organization by US authorities.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel was traveling along known drug trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and was involved in drug trafficking, the command said, adding that one narco-terrorist was killed in the strike.

As of Monday, the Pentagon has sunk more than 29 suspected drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since early September, killing at least 105 crew members.

For nearly four months, the United States has maintained a significant military presence in the Caribbean, primarily off the coast of Venezuela, calling it part of an effort to combat drug trafficking. Caracas has denounced the American actions as a thinly veiled attempt at regime change in Venezuela.

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BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua Center, a national think tank, on Monday released a new book titled "Ideological Colonization" in Chinese and English at the 36th Xinhua News Agency-hosted journalism academic conference.

The book, published by Xinhua, includes two analytical reports: “Ideological Colonization: Methods, Origins, and International Dangers of US Cognitive Warfare” and “US Military Hegemony: Origins, Facts, and Dangers.”

The report on American ideological colonization reveals how the United States has long eroded the sovereignty of other countries through ideological infiltration, undermining fairness in international perceptions. The report was first presented on September 7 of this year at the High-Level Forum of Media and Think Tanks of the Global South.

The report on US military hegemony examines the ideological roots, instruments, and practices of American military hegemony, as well as the damage Washington has inflicted on global security and stability. The report was first published on September 5, 2023, and was subsequently revised to reflect recent developments before being included in a recently published book.

Since their publication, the reports have played a significant role in building consensus among countries in the Global South on the pursuit of independent development and liberation from hegemonic constraints, according to experts attending a scientific conference on Monday. –0–

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Phnom Penh, December 23 (Xinhua) — As of Tuesday morning, the Thai Armed Forces continue to use artillery and tank machine guns to fire at numerous targets in Cambodia, Deputy Secretary of State and Cambodian Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Lieutenant General Mali Socheata said at a briefing on Tuesday.

The death toll among Cambodian civilians has risen to 21, she reported. "Thai troops attacked areas where Cambodian civilians were living, resulting in the death of 21 civilians, including one infant, and the wounding of 83 others as of 6:00 p.m. on December 22," Mali Socheata said.

The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand resumed on December 7. Both sides blame each other for the fighting.

According to the latest figures from the Cambodian Ministry of Interior, the conflict has so far forced approximately 545,000 Cambodians to flee their homes in search of safe havens. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — China on Tuesday released guidelines to accelerate the development of solar thermal power, calling for its installed capacity to reach 15 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 at a cost broadly comparable to that of coal power.

The guideline, jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration, focuses on project construction and expanding application scenarios to promote large-scale deployment of solar thermal power.

According to the document, by 2030, China plans to transform the sector into an internationally competitive new energy industry characterized by the adoption of advanced global technologies, fully controlled domestically, and market-oriented and industrialized growth.

After years of development, China has made significant advances in core solar thermal energy technologies and established a leading industrial chain, with the construction cost per kilowatt falling from approximately 30,000 yuan (US$4,253.9) 10 years ago to approximately 15,000 yuan. The cost of power generation has also dropped significantly.

However, according to a representative of China's State Energy Administration, the sector still faces a number of challenges, including high initial investment and relatively weak market competitiveness.

To address these issues, the document outlines strategies such as the development of large-scale solar thermal power plants adapted to local conditions and the implementation of integrated projects combining solar thermal, wind, and photovoltaic energy in a coordinated manner. These initiatives aim to address local energy shortages, support grid operations, and improve the security and stability of energy supply.

The guidance also notes that the equitable participation of solar thermal power in electricity markets should be promoted, with provincial-level regions urged to implement region-specific pricing mechanisms that balance competition and operational stability.

The document emphasizes the need to accelerate research and development in key technologies, materials and equipment, and to support leading companies and research institutions involved in solar thermal energy in creating joint research platforms to enhance technological independence and develop domestic production of key equipment. -0-

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The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's Forestry and Grassland Administration told reporters that 4.46 million hectares of desertified land have been restored in the region over the past five years. This represents over 40% of all land restored in the country, helping to strengthen the ecological barrier in northern China.

Inner Mongolia is among the regions in China with the highest concentration of land severely affected by desertification and degradation. It is home to four major deserts—Badain Jaran, Tengger, Ulan Bukh, and Kubuchi—as well as four large sand massifs—Maousu, Hunshandake, Khorqin, and Hulunbuir. The challenges of ecological restoration in this region are particularly challenging.

According to reports, combating desertification is considered a key task in Inner Mongolia to strengthen the ecological barrier in northern China. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, ecological construction work was completed in the region covering a total area of 8.2 million hectares, of which 4.46 million hectares were dedicated to combating desertification.

As of 2024, Inner Mongolia's forest cover reached 21.98%, an increase of 1.19 percentage points compared to 2021. Steppe vegetation coverage has consistently remained above 45%, and the wetland area remains stable at approximately 4.67 million hectares. These indicators indicate that the region's ecological barrier function continues to strengthen.

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Mexico City, December 23 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed when a Mexican Navy plane crashed Monday near Galveston, off the coast of Texas, while carrying out a patient transfer mission, the Mexican Navy Ministry announced.

According to the agency, there were eight people on board, five of whom died and two were rescued. The search for one more is ongoing.

The statement said the plane was on a humanitarian mission and crashed while landing near the city of Galveston.

The ministry added that it would cooperate with the relevant agencies to investigate and determine the cause of the crash. –0–

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