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RIYADH, December 16 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and to strengthen China-Saudi relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday. A press release was issued following the visit.

The foreign ministers of the two countries reportedly held talks, discussed the friendly comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed satisfaction with the high level of cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, investment, and energy.

The ministers co-chaired the 5th meeting of the Political Subcommittee of the China-Saudi Arabia High-Level Joint Commission, during which the parties discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in various fields.

During the visit, the parties signed an agreement on mutual visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports, according to a press release.

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SEOUL, December 16 (Xinhua) — Former President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Yun Seok-yul, who is accused of obstructing his arrest and deleting encrypted phone records, will be sentenced on January 16 next year, local media reported on Tuesday.

The Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division announced that public hearings are expected to conclude by December 26, with the verdict expected on January 16, 2026.

According to the law on special prosecutions under martial law, the trial court's decision must be made public within six months. The court noted that the verdict must be announced by January 19 of next year, as the special prosecutor filed the indictment on July 19 of this year.

The court is considering five charges against the former president, including obstructing arrest, deleting encrypted phone records, and making false public statements related to martial law.

On April 4, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea upheld the impeachment petition against Yun Seok-yul in connection with the failed attempt to impose martial law last December, officially removing the politician from office.

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BEIJING, December 16 (Xinhua) — As of December 13, the Ganqimaodu border crossing in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has handled a total of over 40 million tons of export and import cargo since the beginning of 2025, the Neimenggu Ribao daily reported.

From January 1 to December 13, the passenger flow that passed through the above-mentioned checkpoint amounted to 666,300 person-times, and the vehicle flow was 706,500 unit-times.

In recent years, the Ganqimaodu Border Crossing, in active integration with and promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative and the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, has been continuously improving its customs clearance models and mechanisms, and enhancing the efficiency of customs inspection by optimizing processes and simplifying procedures.

The Ganqimaodu checkpoint is a key hub of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and one of China's border logistics hubs. It facilitates the creation of a convenient land channel for mineral imports from Mongolia, accounting for a third of the combined cargo turnover of the 14 border checkpoints in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Infrastructure construction is a reliable guarantee for the development of the Ganqimaodu border crossing. On May 14, 2025, construction of the 9.91-kilometer cross-border railway, which will pass through this border crossing, officially began.

It will become the second cross-border railway line between China and Mongolia. Its construction is expected to be completed in 2027. Once operational, its throughput capacity could reach 30 million tons per year, allowing the Ganqimao crossing to further increase freight volumes and trade.

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HARBIN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — In winter, people dressed in costumes can be seen taking photos and immersing themselves in the winter romance at the Harbin Architecture and Construction Art Square in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — In winter, people dressed in costumes can be seen taking photos and immersing themselves in the winter romance at the Harbin Architecture and Construction Art Square in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — In winter, people dressed in costumes can be seen taking photos and immersing themselves in the winter romance at the Harbin Architecture and Construction Art Square in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

HARBIN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — In winter, people dressed up in costumes can be seen taking photos and immersing themselves in the winter romance at the Harbin Architecture and Construction Art Square in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

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URUMQI, December 16 (Xinhua) — The total volume of electricity transmitted from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to other regions of the country exceeded 1 trillion kWh as of Monday, State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co. Ltd. reported.

The power transmission program, which began in 2010, supplies electricity to 22 provinces across China, making a significant contribution to the country's energy security.

Of all electricity transmitted from the region, 29.6 percent came from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This delivered significant environmental benefits, including a reduction in coal consumption of approximately 89.53 million tons and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 240 million tons.

Xinjiang, rich in coal, solar, and wind resources, has developed a robust power grid with five main transmission lines. This infrastructure provides 33 million kW of transmission capacity, facilitating large-scale interregional power transmission.

To optimize the use of power transmission channels, Xinjiang has integrated into the unified national electricity market, implementing flexible trading mechanisms. The region utilizes the two- to three-hour time difference with eastern China to balance supply and demand, increasing efficiency.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the corporation of improperly editing his speech related to the Capitol riots.

According to media reports, D. Trump is demanding compensation in the amount of at least 5 billion US dollars.

"They literally put words in my mouth. They made me say things I never said," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office before filing the lawsuit.

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URUMQI, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — Representatives of commodity exchanges from China, Russia, and Uzbekistan held a signing ceremony for the "E-Commerce Standards for Cross-Border Commodity Exchanges" in Kuitun City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Dec. 16, to promote digitalization and standardization of regional trade and economic development.

The event was attended by representatives of the Xinjiang company Asia-Europe Exchange (AEEX), the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange, and the Uzbek Republican Commodity Exchange.

The "Standards" cover many aspects, including the unification of electronic trading platforms, the unification of data processing standards, the mutual recognition of digital signatures, the implementation of innovative settlement mechanisms, and the creation of joint working groups. Specifically, mechanisms such as supporting the use of national currencies for settlements, exploring the application of blockchain technology, and the joint creation of lists of cross-border goods will provide companies from these countries with a more secure, convenient, and efficient trading environment.

"The signing of this document aims to promote the unification of transaction standards, the digitalization of processes, and the simplification of settlements. This is not only necessary for improving transaction efficiency but also key to enhancing market transparency and creating a mechanism for mutual trust and cooperation," noted AEEX Board Chairperson Zhang Hongping.

Participants at the event believed this event would serve as an instructive example for regional trade and economic cooperation. They expressed hope that in the future, more countries and institutions will join this standardized system to jointly advance the process of trade facilitation and integration across the Eurasian continent.

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Beijing, December 16 (Xinhua) — The launch of a Chinese-Russian maritime expedition on the research vessel Akademik M.A. Lavrentyev; the opening of the Michurinsky Prospekt Moscow metro station, featuring Chinese motifs such as clouds that portend good fortune; and a Russian boy interacting with Chinese guests using smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence… The photo exhibition "China and Russia: Friendship and Cooperation in the New Era" opened in Beijing on Monday.

The photo exhibition, jointly organized by Xinhua News Agency and TASS News Agency, features 50 /groups/ of news photographs selected from publications by the two agencies.

The photo exhibition, themed around “beautiful expectations in life,” “deep mutual trust in cooperation,” “joint exploration of nature,” “warm protection of the future,” and “shared memory of history,” vividly showcases the achievements of cooperation between China and Russia in various fields, such as culture, education, sports and physical education, science and technology, and also highlights the profound friendship between the two peoples.

Chinese and Russian visitors to the photo exhibition noted that, under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state, Chinese-Russian relations continue to develop at a high level, demonstrating an exemplary example of relations between great powers characterized by a spirit of eternal good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic interaction, and mutually beneficial cooperation.

They believe that in recent years, Chinese and Russian media have actively engaged in exchanges and cooperation, which have played an indispensable and important role in promoting the healthy development of relations between the two countries. Both sides are willing to jointly advance media cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries to make a new and more significant contribution to strengthening the friendship between the peoples of the two countries, passed down from generation to generation, and to fostering the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

On the same day, the photo exhibition was visited by representatives of China and Russia from government agencies, leading media outlets and other institutions. -0-

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — The U.S. military said Monday it struck three ships in international waters, killing eight people.

"Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were following known drug trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were involved in drug trafficking," US Southern Command said in a statement on social media.

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Bucharest, December 16 (Xinhua) — The Romanian Parliament on Monday rejected a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's government at a joint session of the two chambers.

420 of the 463 parliamentarians attended the meeting, but only 141 voted: 139 for and two against. A minimum of 232 votes were needed to pass the proposal.

The vote of no confidence was initiated by Senator Ninel Peia and supported by legislators from the Peace – Romania First parliamentary group, the Alliance for the Unification of Romanians, and several independent parliamentarians.

They accused I. Bolojan's cabinet of poor management of key sectors, including public finances, healthcare, education, social protection, justice and public administration.

Speaking in parliament during the debate, the prime minister defended his government, stating that Romania risked losing the confidence of financial markets when he took office six months ago. "We avoided this scenario thanks to measures that began to restore economic balance and reduce the deficit," said I. Bolojan, citing increased budget revenues, a reduced deficit compared to last year, and restored investor confidence, reflected in lower borrowing costs.

He also said the government would not raise taxes next year and would focus on improving tax collection, combating tax evasion and attracting European funds.

The Prime Minister criticised the sponsors of the no-confidence motion, saying they were encouraging "chaos and scandal" rather than offering viable solutions.

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