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BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government recently released guidelines to improve the convenience of digital services for foreigners in mainland China and Chinese citizens living in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan, aiming to improve basic digital services and digital payment systems.

The document was jointly developed by 11 central government agencies, including the National Internet Office, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the People's Bank of China, with the aim of further promoting high-level opening-up in the country. Its text was posted on Thursday on the National Internet Office website.

The recommendations call for eliminating bottlenecks in digital services for foreigners and making the digital service system more internationalized and user-friendly.

The document outlines 14 measures, including strengthening basic digital services by providing more affordable telecommunications services and improving the convenience of digital payments by supporting the use of more overseas e-wallets in mainland China.

The document also provides for the expansion of digital services in foreign languages, encouraging relevant service platforms to provide translation functions or multilingual versions.

Improved digital services should be provided to help foreigners better navigate tourism, shopping, and dining. Efforts should also be made to make information about integrated digital services available on mobile apps widely used by foreigners in China, the document states.

It also proposes improving digital services for foreigners in the areas of healthcare, education, investment, and public administration, emphasizing the need to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance the protection of personal information. -0-

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Abu Dhabi, February 6 (Xinhua) — The second round of US-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations concluded here on Thursday. The two sides agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange but failed to achieve significant progress on key issues such as territorial disputes and a ceasefire.

According to Ukraine, the negotiations were conducted in a trilateral format, followed by group consultations. Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov stated that the Ukrainian delegation sought a "dignified and lasting peace," without disclosing specific results.

The talks ended without a joint statement on political and security issues, highlighting ongoing disagreements between Russia and Ukraine on key issues, including territorial disputes, ceasefire agreements, and security guarantees.

US Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff stated that representatives of the three countries had reached a consensus on a prisoner exchange, calling the talks "concrete and constructive." However, he added that more significant efforts would be required to advance toward a comprehensive settlement of the conflict.

Following negotiations, Russia and Ukraine conducted the first large-scale prisoner exchange in nearly five months, based on the "157 for 157" formula. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that both military personnel and civilians were among those released.

In a previously released statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) welcomed the agreement between Russia and Ukraine on the prisoner exchange. It noted that this demonstrates the UAE's role as a reliable mediator in resolving the crisis and facilitating constructive dialogue.

No timetable or agreements for the next round of talks have been announced, highlighting the continuing uncertainty in the political settlement process.

Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that the next peace talks with US and Russian delegations would take place soon. "The next meetings are planned for the near future, likely in America," Zelenskyy said in his evening video address.

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Warsaw, February 6 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Embassy will no longer have "any dealings" with Marshal of the Polish Sejm (speaker of the lower house of parliament) Włodzimierz Czażasty, who criticized U.S. President Donald Trump. This was announced on Thursday by U.S. Ambassador to Warsaw Tom Rose.

The diplomat said the decision followed V. Chazhasty's "outrageous and unprovoked insults" against the White House chief. "We will not allow anyone to harm US-Polish relations or show disrespect [to D. Trump]…," he wrote on the social media site X.

On Monday, V. Chazhasty stated that he would not support the proposal to award D. Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, because “he does not deserve it.”

V. Chazhasty criticized D. Trump for threatening to annex Greenland and impose tariffs on European countries, noting that such actions are “a violation of policies based on principles and values, and often a violation of international law.”

In response to T. Rose's comments, V. Chazhasty told the Polish news site Onet that he had not changed his position. –0–

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Cairo, February 6 (Xinhua) — Iran has deployed one of its largest missiles to an underground facility opened on Wednesday, the Fars news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported on Thursday.

According to the agency, the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile with a range of about 2,000 km is one of the combat assets demonstrated during the opening of an underground facility operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force.

The Fars news agency described the Khorramshahr-4 as one of the country's most advanced medium- and long-range ballistic missiles. Its warhead is capable of carrying over a ton of explosives, making it "one of the largest warheads developed in Iran."

During a 12-day conflict last June, Iran fired Khorramshahr-4 at Israel in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran and the United States plan to hold talks on Friday in Muscat, the capital of Oman, amid a recent US military buildup in the Middle East and Tehran's intensified preparations.

“Iran will not miss the opportunity to secure its national interests and maintain regional peace through diplomacy,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on social media on Thursday.

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ALMATY, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — The Xi'an Cultural Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, hosted a celebration of the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year (Chunjie, or Spring Festival), whose symbol is the Fire Horse, on Thursday.

The event was organized by the cultural center in conjunction with the Association of Dungans of Kazakhstan (ADK) and the newspaper "Silk Road Today." It was attended by over 50 people, including cultural and public figures, academics, and representatives of the Dungan diaspora.

In his congratulatory speech, Khusei Daurov, head of the Association of Kazakh Culture and the New Silk Road International Academy Public Foundation, noted: "Kazakhstan is a young republic that is currently on the path to development. The Chinese have an old saying: 'Wade across a river by feeling for the stones.' I believe China's example and support are crucial for our country's development."

In his opening speech, Liu Zongjiang, Director of the Xi'an Cultural Center, noted that cultural exchanges foster mutual understanding between peoples. He explained that such events allow people to better understand each other's history, language, and traditions, and are held in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

“In the new year, we hope to continue to strengthen cooperation and cultural exchanges, bringing our peoples together and promoting long-lasting friendship,” Liu Zongjiang added. –0–

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Oslo, February 6 (Xinhua) — Norway's National Authority for the Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Okokrim) announced Thursday that it has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland on suspicion of serious corruption. The decision to launch the investigation followed the publication of new materials in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

The investigation will address the issue of T. Jagland receiving improper benefits, including gifts, travel reimbursements and loans, in connection with his positions as Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

Since T. Jagland, as the former head of an international organization, has immunity from prosecution, Okokrim requested that the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs deprive him of this right.

Norwegian media reported that recently released materials in the Epstein case have shed light on T. Jagland's contacts with the financier, including plans for a family visit to Epstein's private island in 2014, which was subsequently cancelled.

From 1996 to 1997, T. Jagland served as Prime Minister of Norway, from 2009 to 2019 as Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and from 2009 to 2015 as Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. –0–

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Washington, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called for replacing the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between Russia and the United States with a "modernized" agreement.

“We should put our nuclear experts to work on a new, improved, and modernized treaty that can last for a long time,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Wednesday that the expiration of the New START treaty marks a "grave moment" for international peace and security.

The New START Treaty was signed by Russia and the United States in 2010 and entered into force on February 5, 2011, with an initial term of 10 years. It obligated the parties to reduce the number of deployed nuclear warheads and their delivery systems. The document was subsequently extended until February 4, 2026. –0–

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BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities have expanded direct payment of maternity benefits to eligible citizens nationwide, the National Medical Security Administration said Friday, adding that the approach is part of efforts to build a more child-friendly society.

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Minsk, February 6 (Xinhua) — The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation surrounding Cuba and energy supplies to that country with concern. The corresponding statement was published by the Belarusian Foreign Ministry's press service on Thursday.

The statement said that particular concern is the threat of the current escalation in the Caribbean basin escalating into a serious humanitarian crisis with unpredictable consequences.

"Minsk consistently insists on the unacceptability of unilateral coercive measures that create obstacles to trade relations between states, hinder the process of comprehensive socio-economic development, and make it difficult to ensure the well-being of the population," the statement noted.

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry expressed its firm conviction that all disagreements should be resolved through peaceful dialogue and within the framework of international law. –0–

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