{"id":3923,"date":"2026-01-29T07:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T07:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/?p=3923"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:16:54","slug":"current-affairs-29th-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/2026\/01\/29\/current-affairs-29th-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs 29th January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. Soyabean imports<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPER II-IR<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTEXT :<\/strong>China booked 25+ Brazilian soybean cargoes for March-April 2026, post fulfilling 12M ton U.S. quota.\u200b<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Private crushers prefer Brazil over state-handled U.S. supplies amid trade thaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Soybean Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary protein for China&#8217;s pig\/poultry; 18% fat for cooking oil.<\/li>\n<li>China imports ~100M tons yearly (20% domestic output).<\/li>\n<li>Global market: $150B+; China takes 60% imports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Players<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Importers<\/strong>: Sinograin, COFCO (state); private crushers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exporters<\/strong>: Brazil\/U.S. agribusinesses dominate supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governments<\/strong>: China-U.S. navigate trade pacts\/diplomacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reasons for Brazil Preference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price Edge<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazil&#8217;s record 182.2M ton 2025\/26 harvest cuts costs.<\/li>\n<li>Feb\/Mar beans 50-75\u00a2\/bushel cheaper than U.S. Gulf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tariff Gap<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazil: 3% duty; U.S.: 13% levy hits private buyers.<\/li>\n<li>Crush margins favor Brazil; U.S. unviable sans subsidies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strategic Angle<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. tariff retained as bargaining chip for talks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. India ,the beautiful -but first, India the functional<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper III-ECONOMY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :The Tourism Gap:<\/strong> India\u2019s tourism potential remains vastly under-leveraged compared to global peers like Singapore or Thailand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economic Urgency:<\/strong> Tourism is identified as an engine that creates 8 times more jobs than manufacturing for the same investment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Goal:<\/strong> It is seen as a central pillar for the <strong>&#8220;Viksit Bharat 2047&#8221;<\/strong> vision to build a &#8220;welcoming&#8221; rather than just a &#8220;developed&#8221; India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Paradox: &#8220;Beautiful but Functional&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it shows:<\/strong> India has world-class &#8220;attractions&#8221; (monuments\/landscapes) but fails on the &#8220;experience&#8221; (usability\/comfort).<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Comparison:<\/strong> Singapore (smaller than an Indian district) attracts 13 million visitors, while India struggles to reach similar numbers without the diaspora.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Argument:<\/strong> Tourism is about the <strong>total experience<\/strong> (arrival to departure), not just the destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Three I\u2019s: Central Analytical Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Image (Perception Issue):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outdated Perception:<\/strong> India is often perceived as &#8220;unsafe&#8221; or &#8220;unclean&#8221; by Western travelers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety Highlighted:<\/strong> Specifically, the global image of India being unsafe for women tourists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why Branding Fails Alone:<\/strong> &#8220;Incredible India&#8221; ads cannot mask the ground reality of poor safety or harassment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure (The Functional Problem):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Missing Middle:<\/strong> India has 5-star luxury or low-end filth, with a massive shortage of quality mid-range hotels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity Gap:<\/strong> Last-mile connectivity and modern amenities at heritage sites remain underdeveloped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immigration (The Gateway Issue):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Systemic Hurdles:<\/strong> Bureaucratic visa processes and unfriendly arrival experiences act as a deterrent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permissions:<\/strong> Filming or organizing large events is bogged down by excessive red tape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Solutions Proposed (Multi-Pronged Strategy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Segmented Marketing:<\/strong> Move from one &#8220;Incredible India&#8221; to many specific brands (wildlife, beach, heritage, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women Police Deployment:<\/strong> Deploying more female officers in tourist zones to shift the safety perception.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry Status:<\/strong> Granting the hospitality sector official &#8220;Industry Status&#8221; to unlock financial benefits and lower GST hurdles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Diversification:<\/strong> Incentivizing the construction of varied hotel types to meet the 2030 demand of 5.2 billion domestic visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Economic &amp; Strategic Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job Multiplier:<\/strong> Acts as a vital absorber for both skilled and unskilled labor (guides, drivers, vendors).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft Power:<\/strong> Tourism serves as a &#8220;mirror of the nation&#8217;s soul,&#8221; creating global ambassadors for India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foreign Exchange:<\/strong> Targets &#8220;Chinese money&#8221; and global travelers to boost the $60 billion industry target by 2028.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India must shift its focus from promoting <strong>&#8220;India the Beautiful&#8221;<\/strong> to ensuring <strong>&#8220;India the Functional.&#8221;<\/strong> Success lies in matching our unmatched cultural wealth with a world-class visitor experience that makes guests feel safe, respected, and comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. Avalanche hits J&amp;K\u2019s Sonamarg tourist resort<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>GS Paper I-Geography <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3927 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131017-1-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131017-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131017-1.png 522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>Massive avalanche hit Sonamarg resort in J&amp;K, burying buildings\/vehicles amid heavy snow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blocked Jammu-Srinagar highway; flights cancelled, spotlighting Himalayan risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is an Avalanche?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid flow of snow, ice, rocks, debris down slopes when gravity beats snow strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Types of Avalanches<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slab<\/strong>: Solid snow layer breaks as one along fracture line\u2014most dangerous.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loose Snow (Sluffs)<\/strong>: Weak snow starts point-like, fans into V-shape downhill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powder Snow<\/strong>: Dry snow cloud races at 300 km\/h with turbulent dust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wet Snow<\/strong>: Melt\/rain-triggered; slow but dense and destructive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ice\/Rock\/Debris<\/strong>: Glaciers, boulders, soil mix slide in huge chunks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trigger Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slopes<\/strong>: 30\u00b0-45\u00b0 inclines prime for slides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snow Load<\/strong>: 1m+ daily buildup overloads packs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layering<\/strong>: Weak base under firm slab creates slip plane.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weather<\/strong>: Warm-up or rain weakens bonds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Triggers<\/strong>: Quakes, skiing, noise jar unstable snow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deaths from suffocation, trauma, hypothermia.<\/li>\n<li>Crushes buildings, roads, power lines.<\/li>\n<li>Blocks highways, buries vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Secondary<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Isolates communities via cut comms.<\/li>\n<li>Losses in tourism, farming, projects.<\/li>\n<li>Forests destroyed; ecosystems altered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GoI Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SASE\/DGRE<\/strong>: Daily forecasts via research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitoring<\/strong>: 72 snow stations, 100+ AWS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radar<\/strong>: North Sikkim detects triggers in 3s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunnels<\/strong>: Atal\/Zojila ensure connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NDMA Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mapping<\/strong>: Zone high-risk areas for planning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structures<\/strong>: Nets uphill; walls to deflect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warnings<\/strong>: 24-hr alerts from satellites\/sensors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong>: Survival tools like beacons\/shovels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination<\/strong>: NDMA\/SASE\/BRO for rescues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. State\u2019s 3 Buddhist sites in tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage tag<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPER I-Art &amp;Culture<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>UNESCO added Odisha&#8217;s Buddhist Diamond Triangle (Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, Ratnagiri) to India&#8217;s Tentative World Heritage List.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highlights 1,500 years of Buddhism evolution; boosts cultural heritage recognition.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3925 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131034-300x175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131034-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131034.png 538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Defines Diamond Triangle?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serial nomination of three monastic sites in Jajpur-Cuttack districts, Odisha.<\/li>\n<li>Traces Theravada (Hinayana), Mahayana, Vajrayana Buddhism continuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lalitgiri Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oldest site (2nd-3rd BCE) in Cuttack district.<\/li>\n<li>Features Buddha relic caskets (gold\/silver\/stone); first apsidal chaityagriha.<\/li>\n<li>Hosted Sri Chandraditya Vihara learning centre for millennium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Udayagiri Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Largest complex (1st-13th CE) with double-storeyed monastery.<\/li>\n<li>Madhavapura Mahavihara; colossal Avalokiteswara, Pancha Dhyani Buddhas.<\/li>\n<li>Peak Mahayana art expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ratnagiri Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vajrayana (Tantric) hub, akin to Nalanda.<\/li>\n<li>Sculptures of Tara, Vajrapani, Jambhala; queen patronage evident.<\/li>\n<li>Unique stupa fusion of Buddhist-Brahmanical styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5. Tulu 2<sup>nd<\/sup> official language<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II-POLITY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>Karnataka govt considers declaring Tulu as second official language after studying other states&#8217; models.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tulu Language Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dravidian tongue spoken in coastal Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada, Udupi) and north Kerala.<\/li>\n<li>Rich 3,000-year literary\/oral tradition.<\/li>\n<li>Own Tigalari script; now uses Kannada script commonly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Article 345 Provisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empowers State Legislature to adopt language(s) in use or Hindi as official via law.<\/li>\n<li>Applies only to states, not Union.<\/li>\n<li>Full legislative discretion; no cap on languages.<\/li>\n<li>Requires law, not executive order.<\/li>\n<li>Independent of Eighth Schedule listing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6. Cybercrime and a global governace crisis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II-governance<\/p>\n<p>GS paper III-S &amp;T<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>UN Cybercrime Convention signed in late 2024 amid deep global divisions; India abstained despite active participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Convention Politics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Russia-China led 2017 initiative challenging Budapest Convention&#8217;s Europe-centric model.<\/li>\n<li>Europe signed to retain influence; US objected to vague definitions risking rights abuses.<\/li>\n<li>Cyber governance now tied to geopolitics and competing digital visions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reluctance reflects failed sovereignty\/data control proposals during talks.<\/li>\n<li>Signals declining global norm-setting clout vs. past climate successes.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritizes policy autonomy amid fragmented institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Principles vs. Practice Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consensus on harms like child abuse; vague terms enable domestic overreach.<\/li>\n<li>Mirrors AI regulation: shared safety goals yield divergent rules.<\/li>\n<li>India&#8217;s AI watermarking shows prescriptive approach hindering cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Multilateralism Crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weakened UN forums push polycentric, overlapping arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>Raises compliance costs; strains emerging powers like India.<\/li>\n<li>Demands technical expertise for multi-forum navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Path Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>India needs regulatory coherence, expertise investment for digital influence.<\/li>\n<li>Risk of marginalization without proactive engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7. The new logic of the Chinese economy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II-IR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>China&#8217;s 2025 economy hit 140 trillion yuan ($20T) with 5% growth, led by domestic demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Growth Drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consumption contributed 52% to growth; physical intake rivals global leaders.<\/li>\n<li>Exports added 32.7%; high-tech goods up 13.2%.<\/li>\n<li>Capital formation at 15.3%; shift to consumption-led model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Engines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advances in AI, quantum tech, brain-computer interfaces.<\/li>\n<li>High-end manufacturing boom: servers, industrial robots.<\/li>\n<li>Green sectors thriving: renewables, clean energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Export Capacity Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>74.4% industry utilization matches US\/EU; no overcapacity.<\/li>\n<li>Competitiveness from R&amp;D, domestic rivalry, full industrial chain.<\/li>\n<li>Meets real global demand, aids developing nations&#8217; infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>India Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leverage tech cooperation, market access to cut trade deficit.<\/li>\n<li>Turn asymmetries into mutual Asia growth gains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>8. Can the ED file writ petitions before courts?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II-Polity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>Supreme Court examining if ED can file writs under Article 226 amid Kerala gold smuggling case disputes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Case Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Originated from 2020 UAE baggage smuggling at Thiruvananthapuram; ED invoked FEMA\/PMLA.<\/li>\n<li>Targets Kerala officials including ex-CM; ED sought HC mandamus\/certiorari for records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Writ Petitions Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Court orders under Art 32\/226 to enforce rights or fix wrongs when remedies fail.<\/li>\n<li>Types: Habeas corpus (release), mandamus (duty), prohibition (jurisdiction), certiorari (quash), quo warranto (office).<\/li>\n<li>Exemptions: No mandamus vs President\/Governor (Art 361); rarely vs private parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Issue<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can ED invoke Art 226 writ jurisdiction as statutory body?<\/li>\n<li>HCs (Kerala\/Madras): ED independent, not mere Union dept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>States&#8217; Arguments<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ED lacks juristic person status; no explicit FEMA\/PMLA sue power.<\/li>\n<li>Bypasses Art 131 Centre-State exclusivity.<\/li>\n<li>Only juristic entities can sue governments (SC precedents).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ED\/Union Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deputy Director filed in official capacity with statutory powers.<\/li>\n<li>Denial hampers PMLA\/FEMA enforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SC Observations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Substantial constitutional question on federalism, not technicality.<\/li>\n<li>Referred for detailed hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blurs Centre-State boundaries.<\/li>\n<li>Risks ED power expansion sans legislation.<\/li>\n<li>Potential Art 131 dilution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Possible Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ED allowed: Gains RBI-like status, boosts central probes.<\/li>\n<li>Denied: Strengthens State autonomy via Art 131.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legislate ED legal personality in FEMA\/PMLA.<\/li>\n<li>Set judicial locus standi standards.<\/li>\n<li>Balance federalism with probe efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">9. SCO Council of National Coordinators (CNC) meeting for 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPER II-IR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>First SCO Council of National Coordinators (CNC) meeting for 2026 opened in Beijing under Kyrgyz chairmanship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CNC Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary SCO coordination mechanism linking permanent bodies to member states.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3926 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131054-300x194.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131054-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-131054.png 305w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Synchronizes multilateral cooperation per SCO Charter.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares groundwork for Heads of State\/Government summits.<\/li>\n<li>Oversees implementation of prior summit decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SCO Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Largest regional organization by geography\/population (42% global population, 23% GDP).<\/li>\n<li>HQ: Beijing Secretariat; founded June 2001 from Shanghai Five (1996).<\/li>\n<li>Official languages: Russian, Chinese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Member States<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Belarus (2024), India (2017), Iran (2023), Kazakhstan.<\/li>\n<li>China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan (2017), Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Permanent Structures<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beijing Secretariat: Executes organizational decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Tashkent RATS: Targets terrorism, separatism, extremism (&#8220;Three Evils&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shanghai Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mutual trust, mutual benefit.<\/li>\n<li>Equality, consultation.<\/li>\n<li>Respect for cultural diversity.<\/li>\n<li>Pursuit of common development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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