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Drafting local regulations on anti-terrorism and eliminating religious extremism are the main focus of this year's legislative work, which will provide solid legal support for Xinjiang to combat terrorism and religious extremism."

Nayim Yassen, director of the Standing Committee of the Xinjiang Regional People's Congress. Nayim made the remarks on the sidelines of the annual session of the local people's congress in Urumqi, the regional capital.

"China is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the process based on respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and the will of various parties."

Hong Lei, spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a daily news briefing on Jan 11 after the first round of four-party talks on Afghanistan was held in Islamabad.

"The counterproductive management of the sport, which is controlled by government officials and not professionals, should be blamed. The sport should be reformed."

Ma Dexing, soccer commentator of Titan Sports, says replacing the coach won't help to solve the sport's development woes in China. China is seeking a new national soccer coach after manager Alain Perrin was sacked following the squad's disappointing Asian qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

(China Daily Africa Weekly 01/15/2016 page2)