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GUANGZHOU, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for strengthening the advantages of innovation-driven development and boldly leading the reform and opening-up policies, striving to get the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) off to a good start.

Li Qiang made the announcement during an inspection tour of Guangdong Province in southern China from January 3 to 5.

In Shenzhen, the Premier of the State Council heard a report on the progress of the construction of the Shenzhen-Xianggang Scientific and Technological Innovation Cooperation Zone.

Noting that scientific and technological innovation is key to future victories, Li Qiang called for stronger support for innovative development through policy, funding, and human resources. He also emphasized the importance of leveraging the strengths of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to concentrate innovative resources and achieve new breakthroughs.

The head of the Chinese government pointed to the need to further develop and expand scenarios for the application of scientific and technological innovations, as well as accelerate the iteration and modernization of new technologies through their wider implementation.

Li Qiang called for making full use of advanced technologies and effectively utilizing key transportation corridors to better promote connectivity and coordinated development in the Greater Bay Area.

In Foshan, the Premier of the State Council stated that economic development and rising living standards are generating new consumer demand, and urged careful attention to these changes. He also emphasized the need to accelerate research and development of higher-quality products and foster a virtuous cycle in which demand stimulates supply, and supply, in turn, creates demand.

At the Foshan International Land Port, Li Qiang reviewed the development and operation of cross-border e-commerce and duty-free logistics. He emphasized the importance of expanding high-level openness, more closely integrating infrastructure connectivity with regulations and standards, and coordinating the planning and construction of major open cooperation platforms in scientific and technological innovation, industrial development, and trade in services.

The Chinese leader also called for further progress in digital and green trade, orderly expansion of the independent opening up of the service sector, active expansion of imports, and ensuring balanced development of imports and exports.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made his first court appearance in New York on Monday morning after being captured by U.S. forces in his country.

Photos published in American media show Maduro, accompanied by armed law enforcement officers, arriving in Manhattan by helicopter from a detention center in Brooklyn and being transferred to an armored vehicle.

Protesters gathered outside the courthouse chanted slogans and held signs reading "Free Maduro!" and "USA, hands off Venezuela!"

On January 3, American troops carried out an operation to kidnap N. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after which they were taken out of Venezuela and placed into custody in New York. –0–

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TEHRAN, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Monday said the United States should release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and condemned Washington's "illegal" actions against Venezuela's sovereignty.

Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran, E. Baghaei accused the United States of kidnapping N. Maduro and his wife during a military operation in Venezuela, calling the move a violation of international law.

"The kidnapping of the country's president and his wife is nothing to be proud of," said E. Bagaí. "This is a completely illegal act, and, as officials and the people of Venezuela emphasize, their president must be released."

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman called on UN member states to respond to the flagrant violations of international law, warning that such behavior will not stop there.

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Tbilisi, January 5 (Xinhua) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $50 million loan agreement with Georgia's Rustavi Azot Joint Stock Company to support the modernization of the company's production facilities using energy-efficient technologies, the ADB office in Georgia announced on Monday.

The project includes upgrading Rustavi Azot's ammonia and high-density ammonium nitrate production facilities, as well as implementing modern solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

The project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 120 kilotonnes per year, strengthen fertilizer supply chains, and increase resilience to extreme weather conditions.

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BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, on Monday stressed the need for solid ideological guarantees, strong spiritual force and favorable cultural conditions to realize national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.

Cai Qi made the corresponding statement at the All-China Meeting of Heads of Propaganda Departments.

He identified key areas of work such as deepening the study, dissemination and teaching of the Party's innovative theories; enhancing the Party's ability to guide public opinion; promoting and implementing core socialist values; developing cultural services and industries; and enhancing the influence of Chinese civilization.

A member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee called for ensuring significant initial successes in propaganda, theoretical and cultural work during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Cai Qi said it is necessary to strengthen the guiding and shaping power of core socialist values, promote the deep integration of culture and tourism, and enhance the capacity for international communication to present a true, multidimensional, and comprehensive picture of China to the world.

Li Shulei, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee, outlined key tasks at the meeting, demanding their effective implementation with a high sense of responsibility. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, held tea and a conversation with Kim Hye-kyung, wife of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing on Monday.

Peng Liyuan greeted Kim Hye-kyung, who is accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on his first state visit to China at the start of the New Year.

Noting that the key to interstate relations lies in close ties between peoples, Peng Liyuan expressed hope that the peoples of China and the ROK, as close neighbors, will deepen mutual understanding through regular exchanges.

Peng Liyuan highly praised Kim Hye-kyung's commitment to public welfare and her significant contribution to promoting the protection of the rights and interests of women and children, and expressed hope that the two sides would exchange useful experiences.

Kim Hye-kyung, for her part, thanked Peng Liyuan for the warm welcome and thoughtful organization of the meeting. She expressed deep admiration for Peng Liyuan's many years of contribution to advancing the rights and interests of women and children, and expressed her readiness to actively promote exchanges between the peoples of the Republic of Korea and China to strengthen the friendship between the two countries.

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Vladivostok, January 5 (Xinhua) — China ranks first among foreign investors in terms of investment in projects implemented using preferential regimes in the Russian Far East. Russian Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov recently stated this in an interview with Xinhua.

Speaking about the advantages of the Russian Far East for Chinese investors compared to other parts of the country, A. Chekunkov outlined the fundamental factors. "The main advantage is the unique geographic proximity, as well as the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between our countries, aimed, among other things, at implementing projects in the agro-industrial complex, advanced resource processing, transportation, and logistics," he explained.

The head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East pointed out that the Far East also has a unique system of preferential regimes, unprecedented tax and administrative benefits, support through the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, and reliable legal guarantees. These include, in particular, a 15-year stabilization clause provided for in the international advanced development territories (IATA).

Speaking about the success of attracting foreign investment in the region, A. Chekunkov clarified that, using the mechanisms of priority development areas (PDAs), the Free Port of Vladivostok, and the Russian Arctic Zone, more than 100 projects with foreign capital are being implemented in the Far East, attracting 1.2 trillion rubles (approximately $15.3 billion) in investment. Actual investment totaled 854 billion rubles. Thirty-six projects have been commissioned, with the primary sectors receiving foreign capital being petrochemicals, mining, agriculture, logistics, and construction.

According to the minister, one of the largest projects is the construction of the Amur Gas Chemical Complex. The first line of one of the anchor residents of the Amurskaya Priority Development Area is scheduled to launch in August 2026, with full capacity expected in January 2028. The Chinese company Legendagro Primorye is also successfully developing agricultural projects. Legendagro Logistics, a resident of the Free Port of Vladivostok, operates a logistics business, including road and rail transportation and stevedoring operations in the ports of Primorsky Krai. Total investment in this group of companies' projects has exceeded 4 billion rubles.

Speaking about the future development of the Far East, A. Chekunkov noted that, at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a unified preferential regime is being created in the Far East and the Arctic. It will consolidate all existing support mechanisms, allowing investors to implement projects under uniform rules and further simplifying government-business interactions. The unified preferential regime is planned to be introduced in 2027.

Regarding potential cooperation between Russia and China in the use of drones and intelligent technologies in the Far East and the Arctic, the Xinhua source indicated that the Russian side is open to mutually beneficial cooperation with Chinese and other partners in high-tech production. The possibility of implementing projects for the production of machinery and equipment for the mining industry and agriculture using the MTOR mechanism is currently being considered.

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Almaty, January 5 (Xinhua) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a loan of up to 25 million euros (in tenge equivalent) to Sarens Kazakhstan to develop industrial infrastructure in the renewable energy and logistics sectors in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, the EBRD press service reported on Monday.

The company specializes in leasing lifting equipment and handling heavy cargo. The funds will reportedly be used to purchase heavy-duty cranes, a fleet of trailers, and other specialized equipment.

Equipment purchased with the EBRD loan is expected to help increase installed wind power capacity by at least 11.75 GW. This will contribute to the Kazakh government's plan to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's total electricity generation to 15% by 2030.

Since the start of its operations, the EBRD has invested almost €10.3 billion in Kazakhstan through 342 projects, with the majority of funds directed towards supporting private entrepreneurship.

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Vladivostok, January 5 (Xinhua) — Russia welcomes the active use of the new preferential regime for international priority development areas (ITORs) by international partners, including Chinese investors. Russian Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov stated this in an interview with Xinhua recently.

A. Chekunkov noted that the new preferential regime, which came into effect on January 1, 2026, was created for the implementation of high-tech projects with the participation of foreign investors and offers a wide range of preferences.

"Investors have been granted a 10-year zero-fee federal income tax benefit, exceeding the similar benefit provided to residents of priority development areas," explained the head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East. "This broad range of benefits includes a 7.6 percent reduction in insurance premiums for 10 years, access to land and infrastructure, a free customs zone, and the ability to attract foreign labor without quotas."

According to the minister, one of the key advantages of the MTOR is the fixation of tax and regulatory conditions for the entire project duration—up to 15 years. Furthermore, the protection of residents' commercial information is ensured by maintaining a closed registry of residents and restricting their data in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities.

A. Chekunkov emphasized that the MTOR regime is designed for serious strategic investors, with the minimum capital investment threshold set at 500 million rubles (approximately $6.4 million). The project must focus on the production of high-value-added products or services, or the execution of work from a special list approved by the Russian government.

"One of the pilot projects using the MTOR mechanism is planned for implementation in Primorsky Krai. A Russian-Chinese agro-industrial park will be created there," the minister said.

He recalled that the project is envisaged by a memorandum of cooperation in agriculture in the Russian Far East. This document was signed by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China in September 2025 during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China.

According to A. Chekunkov, the future park is conceived as a large multifunctional cluster. "The agro-industrial park project envisions the creation of a multifunctional cluster on the MTOR site, including grain terminals, advanced processing plants for agricultural raw materials, agricultural machinery manufacturing, and dairy and confectionery production facilities," explained the head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East.

In addition to Primorsky Krai, sites in Amur Oblast, Transbaikal and Khabarovsk Krais, and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast are being considered for the implementation of investment projects in the MTOR, he added. –0–

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Geneva, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Switzerland's Federal Council announced in a statement on Monday that it has frozen all assets of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro located in Switzerland.

The statement noted that, based on the relevant federal law, the Federal Council decided to freeze all assets held in Switzerland by N. Maduro and other individuals associated with him. The agency emphasized that this measure does not affect any members of the current Venezuelan government.

The freeze takes effect immediately and will remain in place for four years until further notice.

As stated in the statement, Switzerland is closely monitoring developments around Venezuela and calls for de-escalation, restraint and full compliance with international law. –0–

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