Following the meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Cambodia and Thailand, a press communiqué was published.

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KUNMING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — A meeting of foreign ministers of China, Cambodia and Thailand was successfully held in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Monday.

Following the trilateral meeting, a press communiqué was issued, which stated in five points that Cambodia and Thailand would continue to intensify contacts, deepen mutual understanding, gradually strengthen the ceasefire, resume mutual exchanges, restore political trust, improve relations, and maintain peace in the region.

Following the signing of a joint ceasefire statement, the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers will lead their delegations to meet in Yunnan Province on December 28-29 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. -0-

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16 people died in a fire at a nursing home in Indonesia.

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Jakarta, December 29 (Xinhua) — Indonesian police are identifying the 16 people killed in a fire at a nursing home in Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Alamsya Hasibuan, the regional police public relations chief, announced on Monday.

Identification is taking place at the police hospital, he stated. The identification process is aimed at fully establishing the victims' identities before further coordination with their families, A. Hasibuan emphasized.

He said the fire started at 8:36 p.m. local time on Sunday and was extinguished around 9:30 p.m. after three fire trucks sent by the Manado city administration arrived at the scene.

Upon receiving information about the fire, police quickly took action to secure the area and assist with rescue operations. Survivors were evacuated to local hospitals.

Police have launched an investigation, including examining the scene and interviewing witnesses, to determine the sequence of events and the preliminary cause of the fire, A. Hasibuan said. –0–

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Exclusive: The modern Chinese economy can remain a stable pillar of global development – Kyrgyz expert

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Bishkek, December 29 /Xinhua/ — China's modern economy is demonstrating its ability to remain one of the most stable pillars of global development. The country is confirming its status as a significant engine of global economic growth. This was stated in an interview with Xinhua by Tolonbek Abdyrov, Doctor of Economics, Professor, and Vice-Rector of the International Higher School of Medicine in the Kyrgyz Republic.

“Despite external challenges—from trade disputes to geoeconomic turbulence—China has managed to maintain a confident balance between growing domestic demand and rapid technological innovation,” he said, adding that this combination makes the country not just a major economy, but a systemically important player on which global market dynamics largely depend.

"In recent years, China has confirmed its status as one of the most significant drivers of global economic growth," said T. Abdyrov. He noted that for many years, China's contribution to global economic growth has remained at approximately 30 percent, thereby generating large-scale and sustainable demand for products from around the world.

"Such foreign economic potential not only helps maintain price stability on international markets but also expands countries' access to a wide range of high-quality and relatively inexpensive goods," the expert emphasized.

China adheres to a policy of high-level openness to the outside world, which, according to T. Abdyrov, occupies an important place in the country's modern economic strategy.

"China is implementing a comprehensive set of reforms in trade, investment, and infrastructure development, including through the Belt and Road Initiative. Chinese international cooperation platforms, such as the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and various specialized forums, are becoming a true bridge between national economies, creating transparent conditions for cooperation and technology exchange," he said. "This approach strengthens market interconnectivity and makes the international economic space more equitable and inclusive for participants of all sizes—from small states to major economic centers."

The Kyrgyz economist also noted that China promotes a concept of globalization characterized by equal access and mutual benefit. This is expressed through its support for free trade, the expansion of experimental free economic zones, and participation in the modernization of international economic rules.

"China's integration into global production and logistics chains makes these chains more resilient, diversified, and reliable. As a result, all participants in the global economy benefit: supply stability is strengthened, and economic growth accelerates," he said.

China views domestic demand as a constant, key driving force and stabilizing anchor for economic development, which, according to T. Abdyrov, is of great importance for the country's development, especially in the context of growing external uncertainty.

"The country's leadership is committed to further expanding consumption, increasing household incomes, and stabilizing investment activity through targeted fiscal measures. This approach creates a strong domestic market, which serves as a kind of shock absorber against external shocks," added T. Abdyrov.

In his view, relying on domestic demand allows China to maintain macroeconomic balance without over-reliance on exports. "This contributes to more sustainable growth, diversification of the economic structure, and the development of a wide range of high-quality goods and services oriented toward both domestic and foreign markets," he emphasized.

According to the expert, China's experience is of significant value to countries seeking accelerated economic development. "Its evolution—from the creation of joint ventures and the development of technology transfer to the implementation of a program aimed at developing domestic production and a subsequent focus on indigenous innovation—demonstrates the effectiveness of gradual institutional and technological transformation," he said.

2026 will be the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). China's most important contribution to the global economy over the next five years will be its leadership in the transition to green technologies and digital production systems, according to T. Abdyrov.

"China is actively investing in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, smart manufacturing, and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure. These investments are not limited to national objectives. They are shaping a new technological architecture accessible to countries around the world," he said.

According to the Kyrgyz economist, the development of green energy, the digitalization of logistics, and the modernization of supply chains, in which China plays a central role, will help increase the sustainability of global production, reduce costs, and accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly solutions.

“As a result, not only China benefits, but all countries integrated into the global economy—more opportunities for trade, access to new technologies, and conditions for more sustainable development appear,” he concluded. –0–

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South Korea's special prosecutor has indicted former President Yun Seok-yul and his wife on corruption charges.

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SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — The special prosecutor of the Republic of Korea (ROK) said Monday that he has indicted a total of 76 people, including former President Yoon Seok-yel and his wife, on corruption charges after completing investigations.

Special Prosecutor Min Joon-gi's team said in a statement released after completing a 180-day investigation that it had indicted a total of 76 people, including 20 defendants in custody.

It is noted that the charges against Yun Seok-yul and his wife Kim Geon-hee include stock price manipulation, receiving lavish gifts, illegally interfering with the relocation of the presidential office, and illegally receiving political funds.

It was confirmed that Kim Gun-hee used her status as First Lady both to receive lavish gifts and to actively interfere with appointments and nominations. The group emphasized that this behavior, which can be described as a modern-day sale of government positions, has led to a significant disruption of government systems.

The special prosecutor's team has requested a 15-year prison sentence for Kim Geon-hee, who has been held in a detention center since August. The sentencing date is set for January 28 of next year.

This is the first time in the country's history that the wife of a former head of state has appeared in court while in custody.

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China has published a report on its study of the coral reef ecosystem on Huangyan Island.

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BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — China on Monday released a report on a study of the coral reef ecosystem on Huangyan Island, located in Sansha City in the southernmost province of Hainan.

According to the report, the average coverage of reef-building corals in the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve has reached 38.8 percent, and the island's coral reef ecosystem is generally in good condition. -0-

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The launch of 52 satellites took place at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome.

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Vladivostok, December 29 (Xinhua) — The Soyuz-2.1b rocket with the Fregat upper stage launched 52 satellites into orbit from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Amur Region. Roscosmos announced this on its official Telegram channel on Monday.

The Soyuz 2.1b launch vehicle launched on December 28 at 4:18 PM Moscow time. The total time it took to launch the satellites into orbit was five hours.

The satellites are intended, among other things, for remote sensing of the Earth, studying electromagnetic radiation and monitoring shipping in the World Ocean. –0–

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The PLA is conducting live-fire exercises in waters and airspace north and southwest of Taiwan Island.

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NANJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Zone Combat Command (PLA ECCC) is conducting live-fire military exercises in the waters and airspace north and southwest of Taiwan on Monday, the ECCC said.

Destroyers, frigates, fighter jets, bombers and drones were deployed in coordination with long-range fire strikes, the report said.

The exercises, which focus on identifying and engaging targets in maritime and airspace, as well as simulating strikes on land targets and live-fire exercises at sea, aim to test the capabilities of the troops to coordinate actions in a unified manner and seize a dominant position in the relevant space, the VZBK added. -0-

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The Fujian Coast Guard is organizing law enforcement patrols in the waters off Taiwan, Matsu, and Wuqiu Islands.

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The Fujian Coast Guard is organizing law enforcement patrols in the waters off Taiwan Island, Matsu, and Wuqiu Islands.

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The PLA conducted exercises to assault naval targets east of Taiwan.

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NANJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Zone Combat Command (PLA ECCC) deployed destroyers, frigates, fighter jets and bombers to conduct drills in the waters and airspace east of Taiwan on Monday, the ECCC said.

Through exercises focusing on attacking maritime targets, establishing control over regional airspace, as well as submarine hunting and anti-submarine operations, the troops' capabilities in coordinating maritime and air force actions and accurately identifying and engaging targets were tested, the PLA's WBC added. -0-

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The 30th China-Europe/Central Asia freight train of the year departed from Beijing International Land Port to Almaty.

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Beijing, December 29 (Xinhua) — Last Friday, the 30th freight train this year departed from the Beijing International Land Port, located in the Fangshan District of Beijing, bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of the China-Europe/Central Asia international rail freight service, according to the Zhongguo Xinwenwang online portal.

The train, loaded with 110 standard containers (TEU) with more than 800 tons of goods worth over 23 million yuan (about 3.28 million US dollars), including auto parts and office chairs, is expected to arrive in Almaty in 10 days, crossing the state border at Alashankou checkpoint (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Northwest China).

As a reminder, the first China-Central Asia freight train departed from Beijing on March 19 of this year. Since then, the frequency of train departures from the Beijing International Land Port has continued to increase: 14 trains were dispatched in less than three months in the fourth quarter. The same figure for the previous six months was 16 trains. This means the average monthly frequency of train departures has more than doubled.

According to data, more than 3,000 TEUs of goods with a total weight of over 15,000 tons and a value of nearly 500 million yuan have been shipped from Beijing International Land Port to date. -0-

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