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BEIJING, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) — China's self-developed high-speed rail technology marks significant progress for the country in both technological innovation and operational capability.

These achievements are embodied in the Shenyang-Baihe High-Speed Railway (HSR) in northeast China, which will enter service in September 2025 and features new trains and systems designed to adapt to extreme conditions and meet intelligent control requirements.

The Fuxing CR400BF-GS electric multi-purpose rolling stock used to operate trains on this line was specially designed for regions with extremely cold climates.

Meanwhile, the construction of the aforementioned East Siberian Railway utilized advances in intelligent manufacturing. China Railway No. 9 Group Co., Ltd. manufactured over 130,000 rail slabs, which play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of trains at high speeds. Each slab is 5.6 meters long and 2.5 meters wide, and the production process took just 10 minutes. The entire height difference is controlled to within the thickness of a human hair, significantly improving precision and efficiency, according to the company.

In 2021, China launched the CR450 science and technology innovation project, one of 102 major projects outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). On December 29, 2024, a prototype of the CR450 electric multi-purpose rolling stock was unveiled in Beijing, boasting world-leading key performance indicators. To date, the CR450 high-speed train has completed a series of tests on several high-speed railway lines in China, achieving a single train speed of 453 km/h.

Wang Lei, a designer at CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., identified reducing drag as one of the main challenges. He explained that increasing speed from 350 to 400 km/h increases drag by 30 percent, and 95 percent of this drag is due to air.

To overcome this aerodynamic drag, the CR450 train has a longer, smoother nose and a 50-ton weight reduction, reducing aerodynamic drag by 22 percent.

The superiority of China's high-speed railway lies not only in its robust "steel frame" but also in its advanced "intelligent brain."

The CTCS-3 ATP (automatic train protection) and ATO (automatic train control) system, independently developed by one of the Chinese research and design institutes, was implemented for the production of CR450 electric multi-functional rolling stock.

The above-mentioned system is reported to have full intellectual property rights and automatic driving functions such as automatic station exit, automatic driving, automatic overspeed protection, automatic station stop, and coordinated operation of carriage and platform doors.

To support the development of railways in western China, a new-generation train control system has also been developed that ensures reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.

This train control system, integrated with the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, integrates multiple data sources such as satellite positioning, electronic maps and speed sensors, greatly improving the accuracy and reliability of train location.

By the end of 2025, the total length of China's high-speed railway is expected to exceed 50,000 km. Furthermore, China has demonstrated extensive experience in building a high-speed rail network that is not only extensive but also intelligent, flexible, and future-oriented.

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Dhaka, December 14 (Xinhua) — Six Bangladesh Army peacekeepers were killed and eight others were wounded in an attack on a UN base in Abyei, Sudan, the Bangladesh Armed Forces' Inter-Services Public Relations Department said in a statement on Saturday evening.

"The war continues," the statement reads. No further details were available at this time.

Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Government Muhammad Yunus expressed deep shock over the incident.

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BEIJING, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) — China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) announced Sunday that the secondary development project of the Liuhua oil field, the country's first deepwater oil field, has fully started production.

The development marks a significant breakthrough in China's development of complex deepwater oil and gas fields.

The Liuhua oil field, located in the Pearl River estuary basin, is China's largest offshore reef limestone field with proven in-place reserves. Since its initial commissioning in 1996, the field has produced over 20 million tons of crude oil.

However, significant reserves, estimated at 140 million tonnes, remain in the seabed strata, requiring secondary development to exploit the potential.

The secondary development project includes two oil fields, Liuhua 11-1 and Liuhua 4-1, located in an area with an average water depth of approximately 305 meters. The project involves 32 production wells.

Since the first phase of wells was commissioned in September 2024, daily crude oil production has reached a record level of 3,900 tons. -0-

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LHASA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) — A new fish species has been discovered in Chayu County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region (XAR), which will help better study fish diversity and biological evolution in the Himalayan region, the Institute of Plateau Biology of the XAR said Saturday.

This species, named Glaridoglanis verruciloba sp. nov., is a newly identified glyptosternine catfish distinguished by an enlarged lower lip with four to seven warty lobes on the central-posterior margin and other distinct morphological features.

The first fish specimens were collected by a joint research team from the above-mentioned institute and the Xizang Museum of Natural Sciences, Zaozhuang University and the Institute of Hydrobiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in April of this year in the Chayu River in Xizang, which had long been misidentified as their relatives, G. andersonii.

Using morphological and molecular phylogenetic analysis, the research team confirmed that the fish samples belong to a new species, according to their study published Wednesday in the international scientific journal ZooKeys.

According to the researchers, as the third valid species recognized in the genus Glaridoglanis, this species provides valuable new material for studying the origin, diversification and adaptive evolution of freshwater fishes living along the southeastern edge of the Himalayas. -0-

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Ashgabat, December 14 /Xinhua/ — At the invitation of the Turkmen side, Special Envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Peng Qinghua visited Ashgabat on December 12-13 to participate in a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust.

The special envoy presented a congratulatory letter from President Xi Jinping to the Turkmen side, met with the Speaker of the Mejlis (parliament) of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, and the leaders of the main political parties, and also took part in dialogue events between the peoples of China and Turkmenistan.

Peng Qinghua actively promoted the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and Xi Jinping's congratulatory message. He stated that China stands ready to work with Turkmenistan to fully implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two countries, strengthen strategic alignment and practical cooperation in all areas, and jointly build a China-Turkmen community with a shared future.

The Turkmen side thanked Xi Jinping for his congratulatory letter to the forum and for sending a special envoy, noting that this fully demonstrates China's high regard for Turkmen-Chinese relations.

China's participation is indispensable at important international events. Turkmenistan has expressed its readiness to seize the opportunity presented by China's high-quality development to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China, jointly implement the four global initiatives, ensure greater benefits for the peoples of both countries, and maintain global peace.

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JERUSALEM, December 14 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it killed a Palestinian militant on Saturday evening during a raid in the northern West Bank.

According to an IDF statement, the elite paratrooper unit was conducting an operation in the village of Silat al-Harithiya near Jenin when a militant "threw an explosive device" towards the soldiers.

Soldiers reportedly opened fire and killed the militant. No one was injured on the Israeli side.

That same day, Israeli forces in Gaza killed Raed Saad, the head of Hamas's weapons production headquarters. The IDF stated that Raed Saad was one of the organizers of the October 7, 2023, attack and called him "one of the last remaining senior militants" in the besieged enclave.

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Abu Dhabi, December 13 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the UAE from December 12 to 13.

Wang Yi and Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held an in-depth exchange of views on the development of friendly relations between the two countries and their peoples, as well as on topics of mutual interest.

The parties noted that the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the UAE has demonstrated positive development dynamics in all areas, which is in line with the shared expectations of the leaders and peoples of the two countries for development and prosperity.

The two countries' foreign ministers agreed to implement the important consensus reached during UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to China and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May 2024, and to work together to further enhance interstate relations in all areas, both bilaterally and multilaterally.

The Chinese side expressed its firm support for the UAE in protecting its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

The UAE emphasized its firm commitment to the one-China principle, noting that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Emirati side also expressed firm support for the Chinese government's pursuit of national reunification and opposed external interference in China's internal affairs.

The Chinese side supported the UAE's efforts to peacefully resolve the issue of the three islands in the Persian Gulf – the Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa islands – through bilateral negotiations in accordance with the UN Charter and other international law.

The Chinese side highly commended the UAE's achievements in various development areas and expressed its intention to continue to further integrate the Belt and Road Initiative with the UAE's vision "We are the UAE 2031" and the development strategy "10 principles for the next 50 years" to jointly advance the development of the two countries to a higher level.

The Emirati side highly appreciated the successful convening of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, noting that this event will give impetus to China's high-quality development and mutually beneficial cooperation of the international community.

The UAE welcomed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. China, in turn, invited the UAE to participate in cooperation within the framework of these four initiatives.

Both sides highly appreciated the positive results of interstate practical cooperation in various areas and agreed to strengthen cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, investment, oil and gas production, renewable energy, water resources, infrastructure, scientific research, military affairs, law enforcement and security, counter-terrorism and deradicalization, expand exchanges in the fields of Chinese language teaching, tourism and civil aviation, so as to continuously enrich the content of the China-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.

The UAE expressed its support for China's hosting of the second China-Arab States Summit in 2026 and the simultaneous holding of the second China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, and expressed its readiness to work with China to ensure the success of these events. The Chinese side emphasized its expectation of working with the UAE to facilitate the early completion of negotiations on a free trade agreement between China and the GCC.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the principle of "two states for two peoples" and to the establishment, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions, of an independent State of Palestine within the borders of 4 June 1967, enjoying full sovereignty and a viable existence, which will coexist peacefully and securely with Israel.

The two foreign ministers commended global efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and stressed that all parties must adhere to the ceasefire agreement to alleviate humanitarian suffering and create conditions for lasting peace.

The Chinese side expressed appreciation for the UAE's positive and influential role in regional affairs, while the UAE highly appreciated China's active efforts and important contributions to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and the world at large.

The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination across multilateral platforms such as the UN, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and work together to create a more prosperous and progressive world.

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Tbilisi, December 13 (Xinhua) – Japan's recent erroneous statements regarding Taiwan and its accelerated remilitarization program not only violate international law but also undermine stability in the region, Beka Natsvlishvili, director of the Center for China and Southeast Asian Studies, a Georgian think tank, stated in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

According to the analyst, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made erroneous and provocative comments in early November, hinting at Japan's possible military involvement in the Taiwan Strait. These statements, according to B. Natsvlishvili, are inconsistent with international agreements and have drawn criticism both domestically and internationally.

The expert emphasized that a number of international legal documents clearly establish China's sovereignty over Taiwan, and noted that Sanae Takaichi's statements are in clear contradiction with international law.

Thus, in accordance with the Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Declaration of 1945, Japan was required to renounce all territories seized from China, including Taiwan. Furthermore, UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 officially recognized the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China.

B. Natsvlishvili noted that Sanae Takaichi's statements about Taiwan, as well as reports of the possible inclusion of Taiwan as a "security partner" in the updated national security documents, contradict four key political documents between China and Japan, especially the 1972 Joint Statement, in which Japan recognizes the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China and fully understands and respects the PRC's position on Taiwan.

According to B. Natsvlishvili, China's growing economic and military power, as well as its self-assurance, are causing concern in the United States and Japan. Tokyo, in close alliance with Washington, is seeking to contain Beijing's influence through accelerated remilitarization.

"The current Japanese government's efforts to contain China are accompanied by a rise in nationalism and attempts to free itself from the burden of the past—imperialism, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during World War II. This is manifested in policies aimed at accelerated remilitarization, including attempts to revise Article 9 of the Constitution, plans to deploy medium-range missiles on islands near Taiwan, and increased defense spending," he said.

Emphasizing China's commitment to the principles of peace, development, and international law, B. Natsvlishvili noted China's key role in shaping a new global security system.

"We are witnessing the emergence of a new international security system. China's global governance initiative, emphasizing the participation of developing economies and countries of the Global South, could provide a solid and legitimate foundation for it," the analyst concluded.

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