Chinese vice premier, South Korean president hold meeting with business leaders

The Coalition of the Willing met in Paris and said it will participate in U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring, military support and long-term cooperation.

China's central bank says it will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026, using tools such as the reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts to maintain ample liquidity.

China has decided to strengthen the export control on dual-use items to Japan, effective Tuesday. The move is in line with the country's export control law.

The comment from Greenland's leader followed the Danish prime minister's rejection to claims that the United States needs the Arctic region.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said "I am innocent, I am not guilty," adding that he was seized at his home in Caracas and he remains the president of Venezuela.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Beijing, saying the two countries share close economic ties with industrial and supply chains deeply interwoven.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, calling on the two countries to maintain friendly exchanges, strengthen cooperation and support a more fair and just global governance system.

The meeting brought together senior business leaders, including the chairmen of Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor and LG.

Commenting on the situation in Venezuela, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed China's opposition to the use or threat of force, and any imposition of one country's will on another.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent condolences to Swiss President Guy Parmelin over a deadly New Year fire in Crans-Montana that killed 40 people and injured 119.