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RIGA , Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Political, military and economic security was the focus of the annual foreign affairs debate in the Latvian parliament on Tuesday.


Addressing lawmakers during the debate, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics stressed that no country is able to deal with today's challenges alone and that it is therefore in Latvia's interests to back the idea of united and strong EU and NATO.


"The foreign policy of any country, including Latvia, cannot be put into the frame of a calendar year. No doubt, many of the European and global challenges, crises and addressing their root causes will continue not only throughout this year but also beyond. And regrettably , it must be admitted, that the atmosphere in Europe, which not so long ago seemed so calm, even sleepy, has changed radically. From the perspective of international and security policy, 2016 is going to be difficult, intense and restless , since the whirlpool of endless crises across the globe is a reality that we must deal with on an almost daily basis and the disastrous consequences are leaving a lasting impact on the common foreign and security policy of the European Union," the Latvian minister said.


"The current history of our country teaches us that we must never stand alone. And we are not alone," Rinkevics said, noting that "our interests lie in a stable, secure and competitive Latvia. Our interests lie in a united and strong European Union. And our interests lie in a powerful North Atlantic Treaty Organisation capable of effectively adapting to the new security environment in the world".


The upcoming NATO summit in Warsaw should decide upon "an Allied presence in the Baltic states that is long-lasting and worth taking seriously," Rinkevics said.


Asked about Latvia's possibilities to develop its own position on the refugee issue, Rinkevics said that Latvia made its principles known already last year and that they were accepted by many EU member states.


"Yes , we were ready to admit a small number of these people seeking asylum. We also said clearly that we expect all member states and European institutions to take care of external security, which is important to us as well. We expect an effective deportation policy for persons that do not quality for refugee status. And thirdly, also a clampdown on organized crime," Rinkevics said.


The minister stressed that from the very beginning Latvia has been objecting to a mandatory and automatic system for the asylum seekers' distribution across the bloc's member states.


"We can take a stand for our interests, not forgetting of course, that we need support on many other issues. Our position will therefore be balanced, reasonable and in line with our national interests ,"Rinkevics said. Enditem


NANNING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Fernando Habel Alexza Inkiriwang has been studying in a south China college for seven months. The young Indonesian studies automechanics and most of his classes are in Chinese.


"It's good to study and learn Chinese here. I hope to bring my family a better life and buy them a car after I begin work," he said.


Inkiriwang barely knew any Chinese a year ago but can now hold simple conversations.


As more Chinese businesses seek opportunities overseas, some vocational colleges are working to attract overseas students.


Inkiriwang is among 126 Indonesian students recruited by Liuzhou City Vocational College (LCVC) and China-based auto-maker SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. (SGMW) in Liuzhou, an industrial city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.


Two years ago, SGMW invested 700 million U.S. dollars in a factory in western Java which will open later this year. It will produce 150,000 vehicles per year , so a large number of skilled Indonesian workers are required, and the company is training locals.


Each student studies at LCVC for about two years before going back to Indonesia for a year's apprenticeship before beginning work for SGMW in Indonesia.


According to the LCVC, graduates earn more than 2,000 yuan (290 U.S. dollars) per month during their apprenticeship, the standard for basic automobile workers there, but they earn even more after graduation.


"With skills, and knowledge of Chinese , graduates will manage other workers. They can also act as a channel between Indonesian and Chinese staff," said Tang Chunjie, in charge of the program at the LCVC.


In 2015, the program enrolled 63 students; in 2016, the number rose to more than 120.


"Parents are more willing to send their children here when they understand the benefits," Tang said.


"As businesses go overseas, finding enough high-quality talent and technicians becomes a challenge ," said Huang Xiongbiao, deputy director of Guangxi's regional department of education. A great number of vocational colleges in Guangxi are driven by the demands of companies who want to expand overseas.


At Liuzhou Vocational Technical College (LVTC), construction equipment maker Guangxi Liugong Machinery is working with a dealer in Saudi Arabia to set up Saudi Arabia's first vocational university, with courses, programs and administration designed by the LVTC.


LiuGong has sold equipment such as excavators, cranes and loaders to about 50 countries along the Belt and Road, with sales of some products rising by over 20 percent last year.


Liao Jihua of LiuGong said the Saudis will provide both building land and funds.


"Many of the countries we cooperate with do not have the resource to train skilled workers ," Liao said, adding that the college in Saudi Arabia was just a beginning.


"We plan to work on more such institutions under the Belt and Road Initiative," he said.


Li Yongqi, an official in charge of vocational education from Guangxi's education department, said his department plans cooperation on vocational education, especially between China and ASEAN, and expects h.

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