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Washington, October 16 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has authorized the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the move.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, D. Trump accused Caracas of releasing prisoners and mentally ill people in order to illegally enter the United States and smuggle large quantities of drugs.

“They emptied their prisons and shipped thousands and thousands of prisoners, people from mental hospitals, insane asylums, into the United States,” Trump said without providing evidence.

Asked whether he authorized the CIA to kill N. Maduro, D. Trump refused to answer, saying: “I think Venezuela is feeling the heat.”

D. Trump added that his administration is considering the possibility of strikes on land. "Right now, we're certainly considering land, because we have complete control of the sea," he said.

According to media reports, shortly after Trump's comments, N. Maduro condemned what he called a "CIA-organized coup."

According to the New York Times, the new powers allow the CIA to conduct missions in Venezuela and the Caribbean, as well as coordinate with other US military operations in the region.

“Trump administration officials have made clear privately that the ultimate goal is to remove Mr. Maduro from power,” the New York Times reports, adding that about 10,000 American troops, eight warships and one submarine are currently stationed in the Caribbean, primarily in Puerto Rico.

Since September, the US has attacked five ships in international waters off the coast of Venezuela suspected of carrying drugs, killing 27 people.

Earlier this month, the White House notified Congress that the United States is in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, which the country has designated as terrorist organizations. –0–

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On the evening of October 12, a spectacular performance took place in Dunhuang, Gansu Province: an immersive cave-themed show called "The Ancient Sound of Dunhuang." It provided a cultural feast for Chinese and international guests who had come to participate in the "Dunhuang World Mayors Dialogue."

Drawing on the Mogao Grottoes' murals and ancient texts from the Cangjingdong Cave (Sutra Repository), the performance showcases the results of research into the reconstruction of ancient musical instruments and musical notations from Dunhuang. Using holographic projection and professional acting, it vividly recreates the musical and dance splendor depicted in the Mogao Grottoes, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the charm of Dunhuang's music and dance culture, passed down from generation to generation for millennia.

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On October 6, the Mid-Autumn Festival, He Wei and members of the archaeological team were still conducting rescue archaeological excavations in the field at an altitude of over 4,000 meters. By this point, they had been working on the excavation site in the Ngari area for over ten days.

He Wei works at the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Relics of the Xizang Autonomous Region. She leads the Xizang Women's Highland Archaeological Team. After completing her master's degree at Northwestern University in 2010, she chose to return to her childhood home and pursue archaeological research. Over the course of 15 years, she has participated in virtually every major archaeological project in Xizang.

Currently, the all-female archaeological team consists of eight members, with an average age of around 30. "At that time, there were only two women in our institute, including me. Later, more and more women joined, and gradually our team was formed," said He Wei.

Danzeng Baiyun graduated from the Central University of Nationalities. After leaving her job at the financial institution in 2019, she joined the all-female archaeology team. To date, she has participated in over 10 major archaeological projects—her fieldwork has allowed her to rapidly grow professionally.

She explained that they spend at least four months each year on archaeological fieldwork, with the longest period lasting over two hundred days. Despite the harsh conditions, she often finds archaeological discoveries incredibly exciting.

Deji Yanzong, a graduate of Peking University's School of Archaeology and Museology, began working there the same year as Danzeng Baiyun. She fell in love with archaeology during her internship at the university. After graduating, she joined the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Relics of the Xizang Autonomous Region.

"Even though these places are remote and harsh, it allows me to become closely acquainted with local customs and traditions, satisfying my desire to explore the unknown." She is proud that the archaeological projects she has participated in enrich the history of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

In 2024, the Women's Archaeological Team of the Xizang Autonomous Region Institute for the Protection of Cultural Relics was awarded the honorary title of the All-China March 8th Banner Bearer Team.

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Shanghai, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — In a move toward green energy, Chinese scientists have developed tin-based solar cells that are as efficient as traditional lead-based models but pose no threat to the environment or human health, according to a Nature article published Wednesday.

The new discovery could accelerate the adoption of perovskite photovoltaic cells, a next-generation battery technology, into everyday use.

A team led by researchers from Fudan University has developed a lead-free alternative that delivers a record energy conversion efficiency of 17.7 percent, the highest known for such cells to date.

"Our goal is to develop a solar cell that is truly sustainable throughout its entire life cycle," said Liang Jia, co-author of the study. He said tin offers an ideal solution because it is "abundant, safe, compatible with solar energy conversion, and easily manufactured on an industrial scale."

Because tin ions are easily oxidized and the interface between the layers is generally unstable, the efficiency of converting sunlight into electrical energy in the first tin-based solar cells was only 10 percent.

A team led by Liang Ji redesigned the hidden interface by introducing a molecular film to form a uniform interfacial layer with a well-chosen energy level.

According to the study results, this approach helps create a “super-wetting” sublayer that promotes the growth of uniform, high-quality tin-based perovskite films with reduced defect density.

According to Liang Ji, in terms of material cost, tin-based solar cells are theoretically much cheaper than their silicon counterparts.

Looking to the future, this green photovoltaic technology is expected to be widely adopted in building-mounted photovoltaic systems, wearable energy devices, vehicle rooftops, and off-grid clean power systems.

“This technology is particularly well suited for energy applications that involve close human contact,” Liang Jia noted. -0-

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — China is accelerating the harvest of autumn grains, which form the bulk of the country's annual grain production, aiming to secure another bumper harvest this year despite unfavorable weather conditions in some regions.

The latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China show that more than 60 percent of the country's autumn grain crops have been harvested. Autumn grains typically account for approximately three-quarters of the country's annual grain production.

As for individual crops, 70 percent of mid-season rice, 50 percent of corn and 80 percent of soybeans have been harvested, according to the ministry.

The aforementioned ministry updated this harvest progress data amid persistent rainy weather conditions in several regions of China since September. Central and local authorities have taken urgent response measures, including accelerating financial support to various regions to expedite the harvest.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the country's central budget has allocated 484 million yuan (about US$68 million) to support agricultural disaster prevention and relief efforts in response to the recent heavy rains.

The funds will be used, in particular, to support the efforts of seven provinces – Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan and Shaanxi – to harvest autumn grain using agricultural machinery, dry wet grain and drain flooded farmland, the Chinese Ministry of Finance announced last week.

Earlier this week, Vice Premier Liu Guozhong also called for all-out efforts to ensure a bumper autumn grain harvest by coordinating the use of necessary agricultural machinery and ensuring timely drying of harvested grain to prevent spoilage.

To raise public awareness of food security on World Food Day, which falls on Thursday, Chinese authorities are holding themed events this week, calling on the public to stop wasting food.

In recent years, campaigns like "Clean Plate" and reminders to avoid food waste have become commonplace in restaurants and other food service establishments in China, as food conservation becomes an increasingly common consensus and habit that respects the hard work of farmers.

Chinese government data showed that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's food security was further strengthened, with sufficient food reserves and a stable food market.

According to data, the country's annual grain production has remained at over 650 million tons for the past five years. In 2024, grain production exceeded 700 million tons for the first time, and per capita grain consumption reached 500 kg, above the internationally recognized food security threshold of 400 kg.

Recently, Liu Huanxin, head of the State Food and Material Reserves Administration of the People's Republic of China, stated that China has achieved a basic level of self-sufficiency in grain and absolute security for essential food products.

According to the official, in addition to domestic achievements, China is also actively seeking to deepen international cooperation in food and agriculture, playing a key role in developing the global food industry and ensuring food security worldwide.

These efforts are reflected in the country's initiatives to share agricultural expertise with other developing countries through technology exchanges, joint research and training programs, and active participation in global food governance. -0-

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Beijing, October 16 (Xinhua) — On Wednesday, ahead of the China International Education Expo, the Russian Cultural Center (RCC) in Beijing held a livestream to announce the upcoming event. The Russian Cultural Center in Beijing announced this on its public account on the Chinese social media platform WeChat.

The broadcast's theme was "Meeting the Future – Limitless Possibilities of Studying in Russia." It presented the country's educational resources, its policies for educating international students, and explored student life in Russia. The broadcast generated considerable interest among viewers interested in pursuing an education in Russia.

Tatyana Urzhumtseva, Director of the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, introduced the audience to Russia's higher education system, including world-renowned universities, a wide range of diverse majors, and high-quality teaching. Particular emphasis was placed on Russia's rich traditions in technology, arts, and humanities, which offer ample opportunities for international students to learn and develop.

"Education in Russia remains high-quality and yet very affordable. And for the best applicants, we offer scholarships and quotas that cover tuition in full or in part!" said T. Urzhumtseva.

Alexander Guptor, Executive Director of the RCC in Beijing, discussed opportunities to study in Russia using federal budgetary allocations within the Russian government's quota, as well as the application and selection process, as well as the selection criteria.

Yulia Aleshkina, Head of Russian Language Promotion, spoke about the Russian language, the opportunities it offers, as well as the challenges one might encounter while learning it and how to overcome them. Special attention was also paid to motivation for learning Russian.

In addition, the Center's staff shared information about Russian life and culture to help viewers better understand the country's charm.

This broadcast was organized with the aim of providing Chinese students with the opportunity to learn about studying in Russia and to help more motivated young people planning to study in Russia realize their dreams. -0-

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On October 11, the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post published an article titled "What China's Next Five-Year Plan Means for Foreign Investors: A Shift from Quantity to Quality."

The article noted that as China begins to develop its new Five-Year Plan, many foreign investors have noticed a shift in focus from quantity to quality. The new Five-Year Plan is expected to emphasize stimulating innovation and leveraging new technologies to support sustainable growth. China also hopes to attract more foreign investment and plans to open more industries to foreign capital.

Over the past decade, China has reduced its negative list for foreign capital access from the original 190 items to the current 29 in the national version and 27 in the pilot free trade zone version. China is also taking steps to expand openness in areas such as telecommunications, finance, and healthcare.

Senior Chinese officials have recently spoken repeatedly about "expanding high-level opening-up to the outside world," and this concept is likely to figure prominently in China's next five-year plan.

Analysts say that despite its self-sufficiency policy, China still hopes to attract foreign investment, particularly in certain industries. In some technologies and expertise, China still lags behind some developed countries, creating potential for attracting foreign investment in these areas.

Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals are among the areas where Europe still leads. European companies have always sought to invest in China to exploit business opportunities in this rapidly growing pharmaceutical market.

As living standards rise and the population ages, China's healthcare and social care spending is expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. Data shows that a number of French elderly care providers have already entered the Chinese market.

Other promising areas for foreign investment in China include nuclear energy, environmental protection, and aerospace. For example, investments by European giants like Airbus have helped improve China's domestic aviation supply chain. Most foreign companies already doing business in China are also unlikely to leave, as the Chinese market remains an important source of revenue for them.

According to the American Chamber of Commerce in China's China Business Environment Report, 71% of American companies in China reported profits in 2024, up 5 percentage points from the previous year; 57% reported profit growth, up 7 percentage points from the previous year.

A number of European companies also emphasized their goal of remaining in and adapting to the Chinese market. One executive at a major European hotel group said, "China's recent GDP growth rate exceeds 5%, which is still four times higher than the eurozone. China remains a growing economy, and that's why we won't leave China."

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