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GUANGZHOU, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — The total passenger volume through the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge since its opening in October 2018 has exceeded 100 million as of Jan. 6, 2026, marking a new milestone in the development of integration processes in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

"Traveling between Guangdong and Hong Kong used to require several transfers and take a long time. Now, I can go directly to my Hong Kong clients' offices. Doing business has become much easier," says Chen Zhaochan, a Guangdong resident and auto parts dealer.

The 55-kilometer bridge connects two special administrative regions—Hong Kong and Macao—and the city of Zhuhai (Guangdong Province), all located in southern China. As the world's longest sea-going tunnel-bridge, it significantly reduces travel time between Hong Kong and Zhuhai, as well as between Hong Kong and Macao, from three hours to approximately 45 minutes.

According to the bridge's border control point, it took more than five years to reach 50 million passenger traffic, but after just one year and eight months, that figure has already doubled.

Since 2018, residents of Hong Kong and Macao have crossed the Zhuhai Port 58.7 million times, accounting for 58.7 percent of the total passenger traffic. In 2025, 18 million bridge crossings by residents of the two special administrative regions were recorded, an increase of almost 300 percent compared to 2019.

"We're happy with the restaurants, shops, accommodations, and medical care here. My family and friends in Hong Kong also come to visit us. My life has expanded," said Hong Kong resident Ho Chi-hung, who and his wife bought an apartment and settled in Zhongshan City in Guangdong Province.

In addition to local residents, amid the boom in travel within China and the introduction of 240-hour visa-free transit, the number of foreign travelers choosing to travel through the Zhuhai Port on the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, as it is directly connected to Hong Kong International Airport, is growing. In 2025, foreigners cleared border control there 569,000 times, a 28.7 percent increase from the previous year.

The growing passenger traffic on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has demonstrated the deepening economic and social integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

In 2024, the region, which accounts for less than 1 percent of China's total land area and 6 percent of the country's population, had a GRP of 14.79 trillion yuan (about $2.11 trillion), or one-ninth of the country's GDP, surpassing the New York Bay Area and San Francisco Bay Area. -0-

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HARBIN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — China's ice and snow tourism is entering a "new stage of sustainable prosperity," with a record 14,075 enterprises employed in the sector by the end of 2025, according to data released Monday by the China Academy of Tourism (CAT).

A report published by the CAT at the 2026 Ice and Snow Tourism Development Forum in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, stated that the sector is expanding thanks to a surge in innovative tourism products, including ice sculpture, ice and snow photography, and themed travel across China. Iconic sites such as the Great World of Ice and Snow in Harbin and the Changbai Mountain Ski Resort have played a key role in driving this growth.

KAT researcher Han Yuanjun emphasized that such innovations support the high demand for ice and snow tourism. A recent survey by the academy found that 74.8 percent of respondents planned to participate in related activities during the 2025-2026 winter season, and 50.5 percent intended to travel long distances as part of ice and snow tourism.

He noted that consumer spending is shifting from typical "hard expenses" such as transportation and accommodation to more "soft expenses" such as entertainment, cultural and technological experiences, reflecting the change in both the quality and structure of winter tourism in China.

The report also notes growing demand for indoor ice and snow activities: by 2025, China's southern regions will invest 30 billion yuan in this sector, or 30 percent of the total investment. Related indoor complexes have become a key investment area, stimulating year-round tourism demand.

Liu Huaxiang, a researcher at the CAT and associate professor at Hangzhou Normal University, emphasized that China has developed a comprehensive industrial chain based on ice and snow tourism, covering such areas as culture, sports, and equipment manufacturing.

Domestic products such as skis, snowboards and wax trucks are expanding their global presence through cross-border e-commerce, opening up new opportunities for international cooperation and industrial growth, she said.

China has positioned the ice and snow economy as a key driver of development and consumption, and its size is expected to reach 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030.

At the recent Central Economic Work Conference, Chinese authorities emphasized efforts to "expand the supply of high-quality goods and services," and experts expect the tourism market to become even more vibrant this winter.

On Monday, the 42nd International Ice and Snow Festival opened at the Great World of Ice and Snow in Harbin, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and a major tourist attraction in the city.

During the recent three-day New Year holiday, Harbin welcomed more than 4.1 million tourists, who spent a total of 5.56 billion yuan, according to city authorities.

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Yaoundé, January 6 (Xinhua) — Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) won the presidential election with 76.15 percent of the vote. The country's National Electoral Commission released preliminary results on Monday.

F.-A. Touadéra was significantly ahead of other competitors, including former Prime Minister Anicet-Georges Dologeulé, who took second place with 14.66% of the vote.

Preliminary results will be submitted to the Constitutional Court, which will announce the final result within a few days.

Presidential elections were held in the Central African Republic on December 28, 2025, simultaneously with parliamentary, regional and municipal elections.

68-year-old F.-A. Touadera, who has held his post since 2016, was running for a third term. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — The foreign trade turnover through the Zhuengadabuqi Port (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China), located on the border between China and Mongolia, reached a record high of 5.77 million tons in 2025, up 42 percent year-on-year, the Neimenggu Ribao daily reported Tuesday.

The Zhuengadabuqi border crossing, located in Gadabuqi village, East Wuzhumuqin khoshun, Xilingole aimag, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Republic, is an international border crossing that operates year-round and is a key hub of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. With the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, it was designated a first-category seasonal border crossing in 1992, and in 2008, it officially transitioned to year-round operation.

Through the Zhejianga Dabuqi Port, China imports mainly coal and other mineral resources, and exports mainly products such as building materials, mechanical equipment and used cars.

In 2025, local customs supported enterprises in optimizing their freight transport model and improving transportation efficiency by switching from bulk trucks to container trucks and from one trailer to two trailers, resulting in the traffic flow through the aforementioned border crossing exceeding 100,000 units for the first time last year.

It is reported that in the future, local customs, relying on the unique geographical advantages of the Zhuengadabuqi Port, will focus on building intelligent customs and enhancing its role in promoting high-level opening-up and high-quality development.

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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday rejected the possibility of a U.S. invasion of the country to combat drug cartels, stressing the importance of preserving national sovereignty and strengthening the country's unity.

At her daily press conference, K. Sheinbaum rejected the need for negotiations with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly proposed sending troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking.

Any security cooperation must be based on mutual respect, ensuring national sovereignty and cooperation without subordination, she stressed.

"I don't believe in an invasion. I don't even think they're taking it very seriously," the president said, noting that Trump had repeatedly insisted on sending American troops into the country, but her administration had resolutely refused.

According to her, the drug trafficking problem cannot be solved with the help of foreign military forces. The Mexican government is implementing a comprehensive counter-narcotics strategy based on strengthening national security agencies and addressing social problems.

The president emphasized that gun smuggling from the United States to Mexico is one of the main causes of violent crime in the country. However, the current administration has made progress in combating violence. According to official data, the homicide rate decreased by 37 percent between October 2024 and November 2025.

In addition, during this period, authorities seized more than 300 tons of drugs and shut down nearly 1,700 clandestine laboratories, noted K. Sheinbaum.

Mexico maintains active cooperation with the United States in areas such as training, information exchange, and other measures to combat drug trafficking, but this cooperation is carried out on the basis of mutual respect and without any subordination, the Mexican leader concluded. –0–

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Ankara, January 6 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in a phone call that Venezuela should not be drawn into instability. He made this statement at a press conference on Monday following a cabinet meeting.

"We do not support any actions that violate political legitimacy and international law anywhere in the world," said R.T. Erdoğan. He emphasized that "violating the sovereign rights of countries and international law is a risky step that could lead to serious global complications."

"In our phone conversation with US President Trump, we also conveyed our country's concerns to him. We emphasized that Venezuela should not be drawn into instability," the head of state said.

“Regarding Venezuela, we strive to do what is best and right for both Turkey and the friendly Venezuelan people,” he said, adding that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the country’s people have always been friends of Turkey.

R.T. Erdogan warned that a global order dominated by the “right of might” rather than the “rule of law” would inevitably lead to instability, crises and conflicts.

Early Saturday morning, US forces launched airstrikes in Venezuela. They forcibly captured Maduro and his wife, who were then taken into custody in New York, sparking widespread condemnation.

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HAIKOU, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — Recently, 19.5 tons of fresh coconuts produced in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, were transported by road from Haikou to Belarus via the Alashankou port in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

This is the first export of fresh coconuts from Hainan Island to Belarus, demonstrating the expansion of agricultural trade between Hainan Province and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

This operation is being carried out by the international trading company Lianyue, based in Hainan Province, which also began supplying passion fruit to Belarus last year. This company has announced its readiness to export more tropical fruits and continue to develop the international market.

To ensure the smooth entry of fresh coconuts into the target market, the local customs service provided targeted support to the exporter by streamlining the inspection process and reducing customs clearance time. In the future, local customs will continue its efforts to simplify customs inspection procedures and facilitate the entry of more high-quality Hainan tropical agricultural products into the international market.

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BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) is committed to building a high-quality platform and providing comprehensive services for business cooperation between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin said Monday.

He made this statement at the China-South Korea Business Forum in Beijing, organized by CCPIT and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Korea (KCCI). The event was attended by approximately 400 government and business representatives from both countries.

China remains Kazakhstan's largest trading partner for 21 years in a row.

The fact that hundreds of business representatives gathered here at the very beginning of 2026, despite their busy schedules, speaks volumes about the high expectations that business circles have for economic cooperation between the two countries, said Choi Tae-won, Chairman of KCCI and SK Group.

China and the Republic of Korea should leverage their complementary advantages through industrial innovation and stable supply chains, and work together to explore new opportunities outside their markets, according to Chinese entrepreneurs participating in the forum.

Overall, they noted that while strengthening cooperation in traditional areas, both countries should tap the potential of new areas such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals and green industry.

People-to-people exchanges form the foundation for interstate exchanges and cooperation. Following the mutual simplification of visa regimes between China and the Republic of Korea, exchange visits between young people from the two countries are becoming increasingly active.

Cultural tours to Seoul and visits to Korean-style beauty salons have become popular among Chinese youth, while flights to Shanghai after work on Fridays have become a new trend among their South Korean peers.

According to Ren Hongbin, CCPIT is committed to promoting the healthy and sustainable development of economic relations between China and the ROK, bringing greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples, and opening up new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation. -0-

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Caracas, January 5 (Xinhua) — Gunfire was heard near the presidential palace in Venezuela, local media reported on Monday.

Venezuelan government buildings were evacuated during the incident.

A source close to the government said the situation is under control. He added that unidentified drones flew over the presidential palace in central Caracas, prompting security forces to open fire. –0–

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CARACAS, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Venezuela's former vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, was sworn in Monday as the country's interim president after President Nicolas Maduro was forcibly removed from the country by the United States.

"I come with pain because of the suffering inflicted on the Venezuelan people following the illegal military aggression against our homeland," D. Rodríguez said at an official ceremony held in Caracas. "I swear by the Venezuelan people that I will not rest for a moment to guarantee peace in the Republic," she added.

The politician also called for unity to protect the country “in these terrible hours of threat to the stability and peace of the nation.”

Early on the morning of January 3, US forces captured Maduro and his wife, who were then taken into custody in New York, sparking widespread condemnation.

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