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Government Conference Held to Map Rural Work Priorities
The annual central rural work conference was held from December 29 to 30, 2025.
China Condemns US Seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro
In remarks published on January 4, 2026, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores at once, stop toppling the government of Venezuela and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation.
AI Safety Added to Updated Internet Safety Law
A new revision to China’s Internet Safety Law took effect on January 1, 2026, with the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) added to the law for the first time.
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Central Bank Unveils Action Plan to Upgrade Digital Yuan
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced that its new Action Plan on Further Strengthening the Management, Service System, and Related Financial Infrastructure Construction of the Digital Yuan took effect on January 1, 2026, signaling that the digital yuan has institutionally entered China’s bank and currency finance system.
Türkiye Grants Visa-free Travel for Chinese Tourists
The Turkish government announced on December 31, 2025 a visa exemption scheme for ordinary Chinese visa holders from January 2, 2026.
Countermeasures Against US Arms Sales to Taiwan Revealed
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against several major US defense contractors on December 26, 2025.