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General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee has extended New Year greetings to all Chinese people on the mainland, in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and all over the world.

South Korean authorities investigating last month's Jeju Air plane crash have issued a preliminary accident report, which focused on the role of "bird strike" and involved an analysis of the engines and the "localiser" landing guidance structure.

The Israeli military has begun preparations for the imminent withdrawal deadline under the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. Israel has set up roadblocks across border towns and roads in a strategic valley in southern Lebanon.

The International Committee of the Red Cross says Hamas and Israel have completed the second prisoner-hostage exchange under the initial terms of a ceasefire agreement. Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas let four female Israeli soldiers return to their country.

The newest giant pandas in the U.S. have met the public. The Smithsonian National Zoo is hosting a celebration to mark the American debut of Bao Li and Qing Bao.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says two of the world's largest economies should follow the consensus reached between the leaders of China and the United States last week, and find an appropriate way to get along in the new era.

Authorities say China is anticipating an average of over 1.8 million inbound and outbound passenger trips each day during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday.

Turkish Airlines has resumed direct flights to Damascus, ending a nearly 13-year hiatus.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry says it will boost opening-up and ease market access this year. Officials say the country will steadily advance the opening-up of the service industry after lifting all foreign investment restrictions in the manufacturing sector.

A fast-moving brush fire has erupted in Los Angeles County, sparking evacuation orders.