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Tehran, January 8 (Xinhua) — Internet outages occurred in the Iranian capital Tehran and several other parts of the country on Thursday, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks.

According to the NetBlocks website, “real-time data shows that Iran is currently experiencing a countrywide internet shutdown.”

A Xinhua correspondent in Tehran confirmed the outage, which began at approximately 8:15 p.m. local time / 4:45 p.m. GMT.

The internet shutdown is believed to be caused by ongoing protests in several Iranian cities since late last month, including in Tehran on Thursday, amid a sharp fall in the rial and long-standing economic problems. –0–

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Hangzhou, January 8 (Xinhua) — Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, has been selected as one of the "20 Zero Waste Cities" by the Zero Waste Advisory Council, established at the initiative of the UN Secretary-General. This was announced by the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment.

As noted in a letter from the advisory board received by the Chinese city authorities, Hangzhou's experience stands out due to its unwavering commitment to reducing waste to zero and its contribution to promoting inclusive, sustainable, and innovative waste management solutions.

The city's gross regional product exceeds 2 trillion yuan (approximately 284.91 billion US dollars), and its population exceeds 12.6 million. Under these circumstances, Hangzhou effectively implements comprehensive solid waste management and its subsequent use as resources.

From 2021 to 2024, the volume of household waste in Hangzhou continued to decline, with the average daily waste amount per capita decreasing from 1.06 to 0.99 kg.

The city's achievements were made possible by the deep integration of digital intelligence into the entire waste sorting and resource recycling chain. Hangzhou's digital and intelligent household waste management platform connects 7,361 waste collection points, 1,780 garbage trucks, 9 waste incineration plants, and 11 food waste recycling facilities across the city in real time.

The letter also notes that Hangzhou's example will be officially presented at the UN on March 30 to mark International Day for a World Without Waste, as well as during official events in Nairobi and New York dedicated to the day. –0–

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ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yusuf on Thursday co-chaired the 9th round of China-AU Strategic Dialogue at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia.

On the same day, Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, together with the Chairman of the AU Commission, attended the opening ceremony of the Year of China-Africa Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges.

Wang Yi and Mahmoud Ali Yusuf exchanged views on topics such as China-Africa joint efforts to promote modernization, global governance, China's zero tariff regime on imports from African countries, the International Mediation Organization, and the Horn of Africa Peaceful Development Concept.

The parties noted that China and the AU countries, as members of the Global South, have broad consensus on key international and regional issues.

They stressed the importance of jointly protecting the legitimate rights and interests of countries in the Global South and reiterated their commitment to mutual support in protecting each other's core interests and important concerns.

The parties emphasized the need to further strengthen coordination and cooperation in order to give a positive impetus to peace, stability and development in the region and the world as a whole.

The AU reaffirmed its firm commitment to the one-China principle, stressing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, and that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China, and firmly supporting all efforts of the Chinese Government to achieve national reunification.

Both sides once again reiterated the need to protect the international order based on international law, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

They expressed concern over recent events in Venezuela, stating that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law must be strictly observed.

Wang Yi and Mahmoud Ali Yusuf also discussed cooperation in various fields, including joint efforts between China and Africa to promote modernization. They emphasized the importance of strengthening the alignment of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for socio-economic development with the African Union's Agenda 2063 implementation plan.

The two sides agreed to strengthen communication, coordination, and mutual support within the framework of major initiatives, including the China Global Security Initiative, the Global Governance Initiative, the International Mediation Organization, the African Agenda 2063, the Silencing the Guns by 2030 initiative, and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

The Chinese Foreign Minister and the Chairman of the AC Commission reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the effective implementation of all signed cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding.

The two sides also agreed to further explore the potential for practical cooperation between China and the African Union to bring tangible benefits to the people of China and Africa. –0–

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Budapest, January 8 (Xinhua) — China will retain its position as Hungary's largest source of investment in 2025, said Istvan Joo, head of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) and government commissioner for investment promotion and major foreign direct investment projects, on Thursday.

In a video published on social media, he stated that in 2025, Hungary would attract investments totaling more than €7 billion (US$8.17 billion) through 108 major projects.

The projects covered sectors such as electronics, automotive, mechanical engineering, chemicals, information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, creating 18,200 jobs.

Chinese companies accounted for the largest share of total investment, followed by investors from Singapore. Hungarian investors ranked third, while companies from the United States and the Republic of Korea ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.

In recent years, China has consistently ranked first in terms of foreign investment in Hungary. According to HIPA, Chinese direct investment in Hungary reached €5.28 billion in 2024, accounting for 51 percent of total foreign investment in the country.

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UN, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 percent growth expected in 2025, according to the UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report, released Thursday.

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TOKYO, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao on Thursday rejected a representation made by Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi regarding China's tightening controls on the export of dual-use goods to Japan.

According to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Japan, Wu Jianghao stated that these measures are aimed at protecting China's national security and interests, as well as fulfilling its international obligations, including non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. According to the ambassador, they are fully justified, rational, and legal.

China's position has been clearly stated, and relevant measures will be implemented in due course, Wu Jianghao added.

On January 6, China announced a ban on the export of any dual-use items that could be used by Japanese military users, by Japan for military purposes, or by any other end-users involved in or contributing to Japan's military buildup.

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Addis Ababa, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the capital Addis Ababa on Thursday, during which the two sides agreed to strengthen mutual support and synergy between the two countries' development strategies.

Abiy Ahmed asked Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, to convey New Year's greetings and sincere greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He emphasized that Ethiopia views China as a reliable, close brother and strategic partner, that the two countries have long supported each other, and that their bilateral relations are characterized by strong momentum.

According to Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia is grateful to China for its long-standing support for the country's socio-economic development and highly appreciates China's efforts to implement the outcomes of the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FCAC).

Reiterating Ethiopia's commitment to the one-China principle, the Prime Minister said the Ethiopian side expects to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, deepen practical cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, new energy, artificial intelligence and maritime affairs, strengthen mutual support in regional and international issues, and promote the steady growth of bilateral ties.

Wang Yi, for his part, conveyed warm greetings from Chinese leaders to Abiy Ahmed, noting that the Ethiopian prime minister is a long-standing friend of the Chinese people. The Chinese diplomat noted that under Abiy Ahmed's leadership, the Ethiopian people remain united, and the country is making rapid progress in national development.

Addis Ababa is changing every day, Wang Yi noted, congratulating the Ethiopian side on this.

He said China intends to work with Ethiopia to implement the important agreements reached between the two leaders, firmly support each other, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, deepen the exchange of governance experience, and continuously elevate the China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership to new heights.

The Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized Ethiopia's position at the forefront of China-Africa cooperation and stated that the two sides must jointly implement the outcomes of the FCAC Beijing summit. He called for the effective implementation of China's zero-tariff policy on imports from all African countries with which China has established diplomatic relations, the acceleration of trade and economic cooperation, strengthening cooperation in infrastructure, green industry, and the digital economy, and promoting the high-quality construction of the China-Africa Belt and Road Initiative.

Wang Yi expressed hope that Ethiopia will provide a favorable environment for investment and business for Chinese companies. He added that China expects Ethiopia, as a major African country, to play an important role in regional and international affairs.

The Chinese Foreign Minister added that China is willing to continue to promote the implementation of the Concept of Peaceful Development of the Horn of Africa and play a constructive role in promoting peace, stability, and mutually beneficial cooperation in the region.

On Thursday, Wang Yi also held talks with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotewos. –0–

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BEIJING, January 8 (Xinhua) — As of December 2025, the Chinese space station has launched and implemented 265 scientific, technological, and applied projects in orbit, achieving numerous significant achievements, according to the 2025 report released Thursday by the China Manned Space Administration (CMSA).

Achievements include the first experiment with mammals on a Chinese space station, the world's first biological study in a submagnetic and microgravity environment, and the longest crew stay in open space in a single spacewalk.

In 2025, 86 new projects provided over 150 terabytes of data. Approximately 1,179 kg of scientific data were delivered into orbit and approximately 105 kg of experimental samples were returned to Earth.

Orbital research has yielded important results, including a new method for non-invasively monitoring intracranial pressure, understanding the mechanisms of solidification of refractory alloys, and the world's first orbital test of a robot for inspecting space station pipelines.

In addition, in November 2025, the first ever alternative return procedure for a crew from orbit to Earth was successfully completed on the Chinese space station.

The report also noted new achievements in China's space program, such as the completion of the selection of the fourth group of astronaut candidates, which included payload specialists from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, and the development of a low-cost payload transportation system.

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Liu Haixing, director of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met in Beijing on Thursday with an Iranian delegation led by Ali Agha Mohammadi, a member of the Expediency Discernment Council and economic adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader.

The two sides exchanged views on jointly implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepening exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promoting the development of Chinese-Iranian relations.

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BEIJING, January 8 (Xinhua) — The ever-growing nuclear ambitions of right-wing forces in Japan are a dangerous signal of a resurgence of Japanese militarism, which poses a serious threat to global peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

The Chinese diplomat made the statement at a regular press briefing, speaking about a report titled "Japanese Rightist Forces' Nuclear Ambitions: A Serious Threat to World Peace," which was released Thursday morning.

According to Mao Ning, Japan should heed the legitimate calls of the international community, immediately clarify its position on the nuclear weapons issue, strictly comply with its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and adhere to the "three non-nuclear principles."

Condemning Japan's nuclear ambitions, which have emerged since the new Japanese government came to power, Mao Ning noted that such steps pose a serious challenge to the NPT-based international non-proliferation regime and the post-war international order, and are also facing strong opposition from the international community and representatives of various social circles in Japan itself.

As a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized, the report exposes Japanese right-wing forces' plans to acquire nuclear weapons, listing such dangerous facts as Japan's secret nuclear weapons research, long-term accumulation of large amounts of sensitive nuclear materials, and the potential to develop nuclear weapons.

The report provides a deep analysis of the negative impact of Japanese right-wing statements and actions on nuclear weapons on global peace and security, outlines a number of measures and proposals to eliminate such influence, and calls for action against Japan acquiring nuclear weapons and for world peace, Mao Ning said.

According to her, the international community should be wary of Japan's dangerous pursuit of nuclear weapons, exercise caution in nuclear cooperation with it, continue bilateral and multilateral discussions to curb Japan's nuclear ambitions, and strengthen monitoring and verification of this country.

“International law and the international non-proliferation regime must remain inviolable, and Japan must stop testing the lower limit and red line of international justice,” Mao Ning added. –0–

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