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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — A delegation from the China-Central Asia Cooperation Center to Combat Desertification recently visited Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen cooperation in desertification prevention and control, forest fire prevention, and pest prevention and control, the Zhongguo Xinwenwang news website reported.

The parties reached a number of agreements on expanding pragmatic cooperation, laying the foundation for jointly addressing regional environmental challenges and creating a strong barrier to environmental security.

Let us recall that the above-mentioned center was officially opened in July 2025 under the auspices of the Forestry and Grassland Administration of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region /Northwest China/.

During the visit, the delegation members systematically shared with the officials of the relevant departments of the four countries China's policies, measures, and practical experience in building an ecological civilization, especially in the area of preventing and combating desertification, and demonstrated in detail mature technologies and models for protecting against sand and wind, including sand stabilization using a checkerboard pattern of straw mesh.

At the same time, the delegation visited typical areas of the four countries where desertification is being intensively combated, as well as relevant research institutions in these countries. The parties held in-depth discussions on issues such as the breeding of salt-tolerant plants, the application of smart greenhouse technologies, and the training of professional specialists, and identified areas for long-term cooperation.

At present, the China-Central Asia Cooperation Center to Combat Desertification has already established long-term cooperation channels with government departments and research institutions in Central Asian countries.

In the future, this center, taking into account the real conditions of Central Asian countries, will focus on promoting locally applicable technologies for preventing and combating desertification, as well as facilitating the implementation of small-scale but effective demonstration projects. At the same time, it plans to establish an analytical center to deepen cooperation in the joint training of specialists, create a practical cooperation platform combining technological research and development, the transformation of achievements, and the mutual exchange of experiences, and give new impetus to environmental protection and green development in the region.

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Beirut, January 8 (Xinhua) — One Hezbollah member was killed and another was wounded in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday on the village of Juaya in southern Lebanon, local sources reported.

According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), a car was struck in the Tyre region. A local health authority source confirmed the death and injury.

Lebanese security sources told Xinhua that the deceased was Hussein Hamza, a Hezbollah member.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Avichai Adrai reported on the X social media platform that Israeli forces attacked a Hezbollah "terrorist."

The airstrike occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States and France and in effect since November 27, 2024.

The IDF has been carrying out sporadic strikes on Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at eliminating "threats" from Hezbollah, and maintains its forces in five key positions along the Lebanese border.

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Gaza, January 8 /Xinhua/ — Hamas has resumed its search for the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in the Gaza Strip, a Hamas source, who wished to remain anonymous, told Xinhua.

According to him, the search is being conducted in the Az-Zeitoun area in southeastern Gaza City with the participation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The operation is facing significant challenges due to the extensive destruction caused by Israeli military action during the conflict and a lack of necessary equipment.

Israel's Kan TV also reported renewed efforts by Hamas and the ICRC to locate the body of Israeli police officer Ran Gwili.

A day earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel “will not open the Rafah crossing until Gwili’s body is returned,” Kan TV reports. –0–

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Washington, January 8 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he expects to meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House soon. His announcement comes amid the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the violent capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

“It was a great honor to speak with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who called to explain the drug situation and other differences we have had,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social.

The meeting will take place at the White House, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio are currently preparing for it, the American president added.

G. Petro, in turn, confirmed that he spoke with Donald Trump by phone for the first time since his return to power. According to him, the conversation lasted about an hour or a little more. The Colombian president said he asked Donald Trump to restore direct communication between the foreign policy ministries and the leaders of the two countries to avoid disinformation that could lead to a deterioration in bilateral relations.

D. Trump praised G. Petro's "call and tone," even though three days earlier he had called a possible military strike on Colombia a good decision. On Sunday night, the White House chief, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, accused Colombia of producing cocaine and selling it to the United States. "He [G. Petro] won't be doing this for long," Trump added.

"Come and get me. I'm waiting for you here," G. Petro said on Monday, condemning the American operation in Venezuela. He also called the Pentagon's strikes on suspected drug ships in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific "murder." –0–

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Caracas, January 8 (Xinhua) — The US attack on Venezuela has killed 100 people, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced on Wednesday.

According to him, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were wounded during the American operation to forcibly capture them.

On state television, D. Cabello expressed his respect for President N. Maduro and his wife, as well as for those killed during the US military operation.

The minister also condemned the American military attack on the country as barbaric and cowardly, which had caused numerous innocent casualties.

He called the attack inhumane and said it was a truth that could not be hidden.

N. Maduro and his wife were captured during a major US military operation against Venezuela on Saturday and flown to New York. –0–

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Beijing, January 8 (Xinhua) — The Diaoyu Islands and their adjacent islands are inherently part of Chinese territory. Patrols and law enforcement by Chinese Coast Guard vessels in these waters to protect China's maritime rights and interests are completely legal and justified, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said Thursday.

This leaves no room for anyone to encroach on Chinese territory. The parties involved should not make a fuss about this, he added.

Zhang Xiaogang made the remarks while commenting on Japanese media reports about Chinese coast guard patrols around Diaoyu Dao.

“We call on the Japanese side to act and speak with caution and to refrain from any actions that could lead to an escalation of the situation, otherwise it will only amount to ‘picking up a stone and hitting your own feet with it,’” he said. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The number of criminal cases filed by public security organs across China fell by 12.8 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year, Ministry of Public Security spokesperson Zhang Ming said Thursday.

According to him, the number of cases related to serious violent crimes, kidnapping, as well as traditional thefts, robberies and fraud, decreased by 4.7, 40.7 and 21.2 percent year-on-year, respectively.

Zhang Ming noted that in 2025, 210 people's police officers and 142 auxiliary police officers across China died in the line of duty.

In China, People's Police Day is celebrated annually on January 10th. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — China's Defense Ministry on Thursday called on the international community to take joint action to curb the resurgence of Japanese militarism.

Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang made the statement at a press conference in response to media questions about the Japanese government's military actions and statements by its officials.

Criticism of Japan's negative steps in the military and security spheres from the international community, including Southeast Asian countries, is loud and consistent, he noted.

Instead of repenting for its historical crimes and exercising caution in building up its military power, Japan is inventing various pretexts to accelerate its military expansion, brazenly exporting destructive weapons, and even demanding nuclear weapons, ignoring global opposition, Zhang Xiaogang added.

Such steps, according to a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, further expose the sinister intentions of Japanese right-wing forces to seek remilitarization and the revival of militarism.

“All peace-loving countries and peoples must recognize the hidden motives of the Japanese government, join efforts to prevent the revival of Japanese militarism, maintain the post-war international order, and safeguard peace and stability both in the region and throughout the world,” he said.

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The volume of trucks passing through Manzhouli Port, located on the China-Russia border in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, reached a new all-time high of over 249,000 units in 2025, up 39.9 percent year-on-year, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Manzhouli city government.

As an important hub for the Belt and Road Initiative and a key platform for China's northern opening-up, Manzhouli Port has been steadily enhancing its role as a transportation hub and providing a powerful impetus to the construction of a new development architecture.

Since the pilot implementation of a 24-hour customs clearance system at the Manzhouli Port in May 2023, the local border control agency has been actively pursuing innovative services in the face of steadily increasing cargo and passenger flows through the construction of a "smart border crossing." Customs clearance efficiency has been enhanced by opening "green" channels, such as priority inspection and fresh product release, and by implementing a collaboration model that ensures the exchange of information and images, as well as the mutual recognition of inspection results.

"The speed and convenience of customs clearance at the Manzhouli checkpoint have now reached a very high level. We export fruits and vegetables from here daily on 40-50 trucks, and small goods on 200-300 trucks. We are confident in the development of this border crossing," said Liu Weidong, deputy general manager of Senfu International Logistics Company in Manzhouli.

In the future, the local border control service plans to fully integrate into the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and the country's northward opening-up bridgeheads, properly coordinate security control and efficient customs clearance, provide targeted assistance to enterprises, and contribute to promoting the country's high-level opening-up to the outside world. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — China aims to ensure safe and secure supply of key artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by 2027, according to the document "Considerations on the Implementation of the Special Campaign for Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Industry."

The document was recently released by eight government agencies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the Office of the Central Cyberspace Commission, and the National Development and Reform Commission of China.

Deep integration of AI into the manufacturing industry is an important path to developing new productive forces and creating a modern industrial system.

The above document aims to accelerate the integrated application of AI technologies in the manufacturing industry, develop new-quality productive forces, and comprehensively promote new-type industrialization.

According to the document, by 2027, the country plans to promote the widespread use of 3-5 general-purpose AI models in the manufacturing industry, develop specialized AI models for specific industries, create 100 high-quality industrial datasets, and promote 500 typical application scenarios.

The document envisaged the creation of two to three globally influential ecosystem leaders and a group of small and medium-sized enterprises distinguished by production specialization, detailed management, unique products, and innovative activity, as well as the formation of a group of service providers who are knowledgeable in AI technologies and well-versed in the development of industrial sectors.

In addition, China plans to build a world-leading open-source ecosystem, enhance security management capabilities, and contribute to the global development of artificial intelligence.

The document listed specific measures to achieve the goals, including promoting the coordinated development of hardware and software for AI chips, supporting innovation in model training and inference methods, developing key industry big models, and promoting the widespread adoption of big model technologies in mainstream manufacturing processes.

According to the document, China will also focus on accelerating the expansion of the capabilities of industrial mother machines and industrial robots using AI technologies, strengthening research in key technologies such as ensuring the security of industrial model algorithms and protecting training data. -0-

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