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BEIJING, January 4 (Xinhua) — During the three-day New Year holiday that ended Saturday, average daily interregional passenger traffic in China reached 198 million, up 19.62 percent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Transport reported Sunday.

According to the above-mentioned ministry, the total number of passenger trips during the entire holiday period reached 595 million, which indicates high demand for travel. -0-

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Beijing, January 4 /Xinhua/ — From January 2 to 3, 2026, the Russian State Academic Choreographic Ensemble "Beryozka" named after N. S. Nadezhdina gave four concerts at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) of China in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of the ensemble's first tour to China.

On Saturday, after watching the concert at the National Center for Cultural Studies, a woman named Du told a Xinhua News Agency correspondent: "The colorful traditional Russian costumes and the special 'floating step,' as if the dancers had wheels attached to their feet, are breathtaking."

The Beryozka ensemble is recognized as a national treasure of Russia and is the recipient of a gold medal "For Contribution to Strengthening Friendship Between Nations." The ensemble's artists rehearse day after day to continue their mission and impress. Their signature "floating" step is particularly well-known.

Another elderly spectator noted that the Beryozka ensemble brings smiles to the faces of those in a melancholic mood.

Beautiful Russian national costumes, stirring music, incomparable dancers… The performance of the "Beryozka" ensemble immerses the audience in the spirit of Russia. The beauty and grace of the ensemble's girls embody the Russian people's aspiration for beauty.

Founded in 1948, the Beryozka ensemble is not only a hallmark of Russian folk dance culture but also a witness to Sino-Russian cultural exchanges. The people of China first saw the Beryozka 70 years ago. During the dance company's first tour in China in 1955, the ensemble gave 28 concerts in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities. These tours led to an immediate increase in the popularity of Russian art among the Chinese.

In recent years, the Beryozka ensemble has performed in many cities in China, including Beijing, Haikou, Dalian, Changchun, Wuhan, Harbin and others, where it has received high praise from the public.

In addition, in 2018, the Beryozka ensemble also performed at the China Central Television New Year's Gala Concert, timed to coincide with the Lunar New Year celebrations, leaving an unforgettable impression on Chinese viewers.

The choreographic ensemble "Beryozka" also visited the Beijing Dance Academy on January 1 and met with the Youth Dance Troupe of this "Chinese cradle of choreographers."

One of the highlights of the event was interactive learning and deepening cultural exchange. In a relaxed and focused atmosphere, dancers from both countries overcame language barriers and used body language to initiate a sincere artistic dialogue. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — China calls on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.

The Chinese diplomat made this comment, at the request of journalists, regarding media reports that the US sent troops on Saturday to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife and remove them from the country. Governments of many countries have expressed objections to this.

China expresses serious concern over the forcible capture and removal of N. Maduro and his wife from the country by the United States, a department spokesperson said, adding that the US actions are a clear violation of international law, fundamental norms of international relations, and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

China calls on the United States to ensure the personal safety of N. Maduro and his wife, immediately release them, stop the overthrow of the Venezuelan government, and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiations, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday, beginning a state visit to China that will last from Jan. 4 to 7.

This is Lee Zhe-myung's first visit to China since taking office as president. As stated by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, China and the Republic of Korea are important close neighbors and cooperative partners. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, this visit is expected to play an active role in promoting the further development of bilateral strategic cooperation and partnership.

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BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — China's low-altitude equipment manufacturing sector expanded steadily during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with the average annual growth rate of its industrial output remaining at over 10 percent, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed Sunday.

The agency's data showed that as of December 30, 2025, a total of 1,081 enterprises in this sector had completed registration, while more than 5.29 million units of 3,623 types of products of this kind had been registered.

During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), China will continue to accelerate technological innovation in the low-altitude equipment sector, strengthen the safety foundation, continuously improve the industrial standard system, and promote the innovative application of low-altitude equipment according to local conditions, the ministry said.

As stated at a ministry conference held in December 2025, efforts will be made to develop key emerging industries, including low-altitude economics, integrated circuits, new display technologies, new materials, aerospace, and biomedicine.

According to forecasts from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the value of China's low-altitude economy market will exceed 3.5 trillion yuan (approximately US$498 billion) by 2035. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — China's railways carried 48.09 million passengers during the three-day New Year holiday from Jan. 1 to 3, according to data from the China State Railway Corporation (CSRC).

Passenger traffic peaked on the first day of 2026, when 18.56 million trips were made on rail transport across the country, the State Railway Committee reported on Sunday.

To cope with the sharp increase in passenger traffic during the holidays, measures were taken to increase the capacity of the railway network, namely by launching additional trains and effectively utilizing the potential of the high-speed railways (HSR), which were recently put into operation. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the total length of railways in operation across China increased by 12.8 percent from 146,300 km to 165,000 km, the China State Railway Corporation (CSRC) said Sunday.

According to the data, during the reporting period, the length of high-speed railways (HSR) operating in China increased by 32.98 percent – from 37,900 km to 50,400 km, which allowed the country to form the largest HSR network in the world.

In 2025 alone, investment in fixed assets in the country's railway sector amounted to 901.5 billion yuan (approximately 128.3 billion US dollars), while 3,109 km of new railway lines were put into operation, including 2,862 km of the East Siberian Railway.

China will continue to advance railway network construction during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the CGRC stated. The CGRC also noted that by 2030, the length of railways in operation across the country is expected to reach 180,000 km, including approximately 60,000 km of high-speed rail.

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Washington, January 4 (Xinhua) — Flight restrictions in Caribbean airspace will be lifted on Sunday at 00:00 (05:00 GMT), after which air travel will resume, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on his X social media page.

In his post, he noted that airlines have been informed and will quickly update their schedules.

The US Federal Aviation Administration early Saturday morning grounded American aircraft at any altitude over Venezuela following reports of explosions in Caracas, citing "air safety risks associated with ongoing military activity."

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CARACAS, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — Venezuela's Supreme Court late Saturday ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to immediately assume the presidency following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

The ruling was read on national radio and television by Magistrate/Judge/Tania D'Amelio.

“It is ordered that citizen Delcy Eloina Rodríguez Gómez, Executive Vice President of the Republic, assume and exercise as Acting President all the powers, duties, and duties inherent in the office of President,” the Supreme Court decision stated.

The order also states that D. Rodriguez "shall immediately" assume the duties of the presidency. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment said Sunday that China's capital recorded only one day of severe air pollution in 2025, down 98.3 percent from 58 days in 2013.

This indicates that days with high levels of air pollution in the Chinese capital have virtually disappeared, the department said.

Last year, the average concentration of particulate matter (PM2.5), a key indicator of air pollution, in the city reached 27.0 μg per cubic meter, dropping below 30 μg per cubic meter for the first time since monitoring began. This represents a significant breakthrough in the city's efforts to combat air pollution.

Heavy and frequent smog was once a major problem facing the Chinese capital. In 2013, for example, the average annual concentration of PM2.5 in the air reached 89.5 μg/m3.

Air pollution was holding back urban development and negatively impacting the well-being of residents. Against this backdrop, Beijing launched an unprecedented "Battle for Blue Skies" program, the department recalled. -0-

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