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Washington, December 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. military sank another suspected drug-laden vessel in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing four people, U.S. Southern Command reported on social media.

According to the report, the vessel was used by an organization designated as terrorist in the United States. American intelligence confirmed that it "was navigating known drug trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and was involved in drug trafficking operations," the report states.

"A total of four male narco-terrorists were killed, and no American service members were injured," the command said.

The strike was carried out on the orders of Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth, the statement said. No evidence was provided.

Since early September, the Pentagon has sunk more than 26 suspected drug ships in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing at least 99 of their crew members.

In recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that the American military will "very soon" begin ground strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean. His remarks have exacerbated tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

The Trump administration seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela last week and announced new sanctions against four Venezuelan citizens and six companies transporting Venezuelan oil.

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the opening of the 4th Shanghai International Net Literature Week, net writers, scholars, and business representatives from 15 countries and regions gathered in Shanghai to explore the city's development and cultural undertones.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the opening of the 4th Shanghai International Net Literature Week, net writers, scholars, and business representatives from 15 countries and regions gathered in Shanghai to explore the city's development and cultural undertones.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the opening of the 4th Shanghai International Net Literature Week, net writers, scholars, and business representatives from 15 countries and regions gathered in Shanghai to explore the city's development and cultural undertones.

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Washington, December 18 (Xinhua) — American and Russian negotiators plan to meet in Miami, Florida, this weekend to discuss a peace agreement in Ukraine, the American publication Politico reported on Wednesday.

The date for the talks has not yet been confirmed. At the meeting, the Donald Trump administration intends to present to the Russian side the results of the discussions that US, Ukrainian, and European officials held in Berlin last weekend, Politico reports, citing two informed sources.

The American side is expected to be represented by US Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, while the Russian delegation will include Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev, the article states.

It is also planned that Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov will meet with the US delegation in Miami or another city this coming weekend.

During talks in Berlin last weekend, US, European, and Ukrainian officials reached consensus or significant convergence on 90 percent of the disagreements on the US-drafted 20-point peace plan, Trump administration officials said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if a peace agreement is reached, the country could forgo NATO membership in exchange for Western security guarantees aimed at preventing a new conflict with Russia. Kyiv will seek guarantees comparable to those available within the alliance, something the US has not yet provided.

Ukraine is ready to agree to security guarantees similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty as part of a compromise in the peace process, Ukrinform reports, citing Zelensky.

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Minsk, December 18 (Xinhua) – Continued military action in Ukraine will lead to a global conflict, so a swift ceasefire is essential. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated this in an interview with the American television network Newsmax, according to the leader's press service.

A. Lukashenko emphasized that if the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, it could have dire consequences for Europe and the world. "This will inevitably escalate into some kind of global conflict. Therefore, it must be contained while it is possible. Now, more than ever, there is such an opportunity, now that the Americans have become seriously involved in this issue," the Belarusian leader noted, adding that a continuation of the conflict bodes ill for Ukraine itself, which could disappear from the world map.

He expressed confidence that the conflict in Ukraine, like all others, will sooner or later end peacefully. But it's important to do so sooner to prevent further loss of life. He stated that much of the resolution depends on the position of the United States and its President, Donald Trump, but emphasized that it is also a multifaceted process. He noted that the US president alone cannot resolve a conflict that directly involves Russia and Ukraine, as well as borders neighboring states such as Belarus.

The Belarusian President believes it's important to stop the fighting so that Russia doesn't fear that this time could simply be used to rearm Ukraine. In this regard, he criticized the hypocritical position of European politicians when the peace agreements on Ukraine were reached in Minsk in 2015.

"If only the Europeans hadn't taken such a stupid stance back then. They wanted to give the Ukrainians, as former German Chancellor Angela Merkel later stated, time to rearm and fight back against Russia. It turns out they didn't come here to negotiate peace, but a future war," Lukashenko explained.

Discussing how the conflicting parties can achieve peace in the current circumstances, Alexander Lukashenko suggested that the evolving situation would prompt this. For example, he did not rule out the possibility that escalation could lead to mobilization in Russia.

The Belarusian leader also emphasized that the process of developing agreements requires guarantees that will ensure long-term peace. “Russia wants guarantees that this will last forever. I know that. Russia wants to conclude a peace treaty that will ensure that war never breaks out again. Ukraine is also interested in this. Trump is ready to act as a guarantor of this. We have everything we need. Therefore, we need to speed up,” the Belarusian leader said, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace. –0–

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Minsk, December 18 (Xinhua) — The annual conference of the Guiding Star of the Silk Road Association of Chinese Enterprises was held in Minsk on Wednesday. More than 130 people and 32 Chinese companies participated.

"For us, the Belt and Road Initiative is more than just an infrastructure or economic project. It's a global philosophy of cooperation, creation, and mutual growth. A philosophy that fully aligns with the Belarusian approach to international dialogue: equality, mutual benefit, and technological progress for the benefit of people," said Belarusian Deputy Minister of Economy Alesya Abramenko during the conference.

According to her, it is precisely this shared vision that has enabled the two countries to create not just trade routes but a unified space of trust and cooperation over the past years. "For us, China is an 'all-weather friend' and an 'iron brother,' a factor of the future, one of Belarus's long-term historical pillars," the official noted.

First Deputy Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus Natalia Vasilevskaya emphasized that cooperation with China occupies a special place among Belarusian strategic priorities.

"In recent years, trade and economic ties between Belarus and China have demonstrated growth and momentum. Trade volumes between our countries are increasing, demonstrating the mutual interest of both parties in deepening cooperation and implementing joint projects," she noted.

Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan stated that since its establishment in 2015, the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Belarus has actively promoted trade. The organization also creates an important platform for mutually beneficial cooperation between enterprises from the two countries.

"Currently, Chinese-Belarusian relations are at their highest level ever, with momentum steadily growing. Against this backdrop, the Association of Chinese Enterprises serves as an important bridge of communication between the governments and companies of the two countries," Zhang Wenchuan emphasized.

In turn, Secretary General of the Association of Chinese Enterprises Zhao Qingqiu noted that in 2025, the organization was focused on deepening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

"Today, representatives of the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Belarus signed an initiative to jointly maintain market order and promote healthy and sustainable development. Let us take this initiative as a new starting point to create exemplary Chinese enterprises," she said.

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Minsk, December 18 (Xinhua) — Belarus's GDP grew by 1.3 percent year-on-year in the January-November 2025 period, the country's National Statistical Committee (Belstat) reported on Wednesday.

According to the first estimate, the country's GDP in current prices amounted to 258 billion Belarusian rubles (approximately 87.9 billion US dollars), or 101.3 percent of the same period last year in comparable prices.

The GDP deflator index for the period from January to November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 amounted to 113.3 percent. –0–

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HAIKOU, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday launched independent customs operations throughout the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP), the world's largest by area, bringing freer entry of foreign goods, expanded zero-tariff coverage and a more favorable business environment.

The move is widely seen as a landmark step in China's ongoing efforts to promote free trade and expand high-level openness amid rising protectionism worldwide.

Under the new regime, the tropical island, covering over 30,000 square kilometers, has been declared a special customs control zone. This marks a new stage in the development of the Hainan Free Trade Zone, which allows for freer flows of goods, capital, personnel, and data thanks to zero tariffs, low tax rates, and a simplified tax system.

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GUANGZHOU, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday announced that its annual passenger throughput exceeded 80 million for the first time, of which more than 16.6 million were foreign travelers.

This achievement was achieved following the commissioning of the third terminal and a new runway on October 30 this year, allowing the airport to operate with three terminals and five commercial runways. This makes it the first civilian airport in China with five commercial runways.

Baiyun Airport's passenger traffic exceeded 70 million in 2019 and is expected to reach 76 million in 2024 amid a recovering aviation market. The airport leverages its strategic location in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to strengthen domestic connections and expand international routes.

With the opening and resumption of more international passenger routes this year, Baiyun Airport's global network has now covered more than 100 destinations. -0-

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According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, from January to October this year, China's outbound direct investment in other countries and regions totaled 1.03 trillion yuan, up 7% year-on-year. Specifically, non-financial direct investment by Chinese investors in 9,553 enterprises from 152 countries and regions reached 872.6 billion yuan, an increase of 6%.

Analysts believe that high-level openness is openness that places equal emphasis on both "going out" and "attracting." High-quality development of overseas investment by Chinese enterprises not only contributes to the optimal distribution of global factors of production but also to the socioeconomic development of the countries and regions concerned, improving the lives of their populations, thereby enabling greater mutual benefit.

When it comes to overseas activities, many Chinese companies are no longer content with simply "going global." In their internationalization process, they are moving beyond the simple export of goods to a comprehensive strategy that combines the export of goods and services with active overseas investment.

The 2024 China Outward Direct Investment Statistical Bulletin, jointly released by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Bureau of Statistics and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, shows that China has ranked among the world's top three in outward direct investment flows for 13 consecutive years, and its position as a major global investor is becoming increasingly solid.

By the end of 2024, Chinese investors had established 52,000 overseas enterprises in 190 countries and regions, of which 19,000 were located in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. In 2024, nearly 80% of China's outbound direct investment went to Asia, with investment in South America, Europe, and Oceania showing the highest growth rates.

In 2024, China's outbound direct investment was concentrated in five sectors: wholesale and retail trade, rental and commercial services, manufacturing, finance, and mining. Investment in each sector exceeded $10 billion. Investment in construction, information technology/software, and IT services grew rapidly, increasing by 80.5% and 205.5% year-on-year, respectively.

How to fully respect the interests and concerns of all parties, actively promote local development, protect the environment, and improve the lives of local residents is a necessary lesson for companies entering foreign markets. Chinese enterprises have already accumulated a wealth of valuable experience in this regard.

Xue Jun, a professor at the School of International Economics and Trade at Nankai University, believes that under the steady expansion of "going out," Chinese enterprises need to seek ways to further enhance their ability to "go deeper," and pay attention to risk management to ensure "sustainable progress," constantly improving the quality of investment and ensuring its security, so as to lay a solid foundation for high-level opening-up and high-quality development.

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On December 12, people watched the rocket launch at the Wenchang Commercial Spaceport in Hainan Province. The spaceport is located in the Wenchang International Space City, a key park within the Hainan Free Trade Port.

On December 18, Hainan will officially enter a new phase of implementing the "island-wide independent customs operation" regime. As a pilot site for the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port, 13 key parks, thanks to their differentiated positioning, have formed specialized industrial clusters and become a significant driver of Hainan's economic growth.

In the first three quarters of 2025, 13 key parks generated operating income of RMB 1,992.451 billion, up 4.1% year-on-year. Five parks also achieved double-digit growth or higher. Total service imports and exports reached RMB 40.719 billion, up 26.2%, while service exports reached RMB 27.209 billion, up 60.7%.

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