Venezuela should not be dragged into instability, Turkish President tells Trump

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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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China's Hainan Province has shipped fresh coconuts to Belarus for the first time.

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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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China is ready to create a high-quality platform for business cooperation with the Republic of Korea.

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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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Gunfire heard near Venezuela's presidential palace

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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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Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as interim president of Venezuela

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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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Venezuela will not hold new elections in the next 30 days, says Donald Trump.

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Washington, January 5 (Xinhua) — Venezuela does not plan to hold new elections within the next 30 days, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday.

"We have to rebuild the country first. You won't be able to hold elections. People won't even have the opportunity to vote," the American leader said in an interview with NBC.

D. Trump said his administration could subsidize investment projects by US oil companies to restore Venezuela's energy infrastructure, adding that the process could take less than 18 months.

As a reminder, on Saturday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was forcibly removed from the country by the United States. –0–

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Xi'an's Ancient City Wall: Shining Lights Welcome the Year of the Horse

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In early 2026, a lantern fair is held at the ancient city wall in Xi'an and other places in Shaanxi Province.

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Xi'an Ancient City Wall: Shining Lights Welcome the Year of the Horse In early 2026, a lantern fair is held at the ancient city wall in Xi'an and other places in Shaanxi Province.

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Russian artists won the international ice sculpture competition in Harbin.

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Beijing, January 6 (Xinhua) — The closing ceremony of the 37th International Ice Sculpture Competition took place on Sunday in Harbin, capital of northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province. Russian artists from Amursk, St. Petersburg, and Moscow emerged victorious.

According to information from the official website of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government, the Russian participants demonstrated high skill and took all three prize places: the team from Amursk took first place, while the masters from St. Petersburg and Moscow took second and third.

The 37th International Ice Sculpture Competition, organized by the Harbin People's Government, kicked off on January 2, bringing together 76 artists from 38 teams representing 12 countries, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, the United States, the Republic of Korea, and France. Over the course of three days, ice carvers took part in the competition at the Great World of Ice and Snow Park and in the square in front of the Harbin Convention and Exhibition Center, creating artistic works from blocks of ice.

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Media: What does Chinese modernization mean for the global South?

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On December 22, the Kenyan radio station Capital FM published an article by Stephen Ndegwa, executive director of the Kenyan think tank South-South Dialogue, titled "What China's Modernization Means for the Global South." The article notes that developed countries, while loudly calling for market opening, are secretly erecting trade barriers. In this context, China's modernization path, based on shared prosperity and global governance initiatives, offers the global South a unique and increasingly relevant development model.

Chinese modernization differs from the Western model, which was achieved through colonial expansion and external sources of capital accumulation. China focuses on domestic development, emphasizing social stability, poverty alleviation, and consistent planning and scientific management.

China calls on all countries to work together on the path to modernization, reflecting a profound understanding of the essence of contemporary development. Modern industrial potential relies on logistics corridors, digital platforms, and regional markets. China's concept of modernization emphasizes partnerships rather than hierarchical relationships and advocates for mutually beneficial cooperation rather than one-sided dependence.

Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi railway is a prime example. It not only reduces travel times and logistics costs but also helps develop local personnel in railway operation and maintenance. Its value lies not only in the infrastructure itself but also in the creation of an integrated system linking ports, industrial zones, and regional trade.

The second example is industrial parks in Ethiopia. They are being created and developed thanks to Chinese investment and technical assistance. By building on the development of light industry, Ethiopia has been able to rise up the global value chain, moving beyond its role as a raw materials exporter.

The article points out that China is advocating for a new model of globalization, rather than rejecting it. China is investing in building manufacturing capacity in various regions and is continuously expanding South-South cooperation through technology transfer, training programs, and financial support for development.

In this increasingly fragmented world, China, with its vision of cooperation, inclusiveness and shared prosperity, represents an important countervailing force against protectionism and unilateralism.

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The head of the Security Service of Ukraine has resigned.

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Kyiv, January 5 (Xinhua) — The head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Malyuk, announced on Monday that he is leaving his post. The agency's press service reported this on Telegram.

V. Malyuk did not state the reason for his resignation, but noted that he would remain in the "SBU system" to conduct "world-class asymmetric special operations" against Russia.

Later on Monday, a decree was published on the Ukrainian president's website appointing Yevhen Khmara, head of the SBU's Special Operations Center "A," as acting head of the SBU.

V. Malyuk became head of the SBU on February 7, 2023. –0–

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