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Yaounde, October 12 (Xinhua) — Presidential elections began in Cameroon on Sunday.

According to the Cameroon Electoral Commission (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are expected to cast their ballots at more than 31,000 polling stations.

Voting began at 8:00 a.m. local time and will end at 6:00 p.m. Voters are choosing between incumbent President Paul Biya and nine opposition candidates.

According to the country's electoral code, the election results will be announced by the Constitutional Council no later than 15 days after the end of voting.

Voting in the presidential election takes place in a single round. The candidate with the most votes wins. –0–

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BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Sunday dislodged a Philippine vessel that had illegally entered waters near Tiexian Reef in the South China Sea, said CCG spokesman Liu Dejun.

According to him, two Philippine vessels with hull numbers 3002 and 3003 illegally entered the waters near the Tiexian Reef of China's Nansha Islands in the South China Sea without permission from the Chinese government.

Ignoring numerous warnings from the Chinese side, the Philippine vessel with the hull number 3003 came dangerously close to the vessel BOK 21559, which was conducting law enforcement activities, and collided with it at 09:19, Liu Dejun added.

“All responsibility lies with the Philippine side,” he stressed.

In accordance with the law, the BOC took control measures against Philippine courts and decisively displaced them. All actions taken were professional, standardized, and legal, he said.

China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands, including Tiexian Reef, and the adjacent waters. The Philippines' actions seriously violate China's territorial sovereignty and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea, the BOC representative emphasized.

"We strongly warn the Philippines to immediately cease its violations and provocative actions. The BOC will continue to carry out law enforcement activities in accordance with the law in waters under China's jurisdiction to protect China's maritime rights and interests," Liu Dejun noted. -0-

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BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — The CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission are investigating Han Zhanwu, deputy head of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration and a member of the administration's Party group, for serious violations of Party discipline and the law.

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Almaty, October 12 (Xinhua) — Tourism between Kazakhstan and China has become one of the most dynamic areas of bilateral cooperation. Simplified visa and transport regulations, as well as active promotional efforts on both sides, have led to a sharp increase in passenger traffic and a revitalized tourism ecosystem along border routes.

According to Ainur Zhumataeva, director of the Kazakh Tourism department, the total number of Chinese citizens arriving in Kazakhstan in 2024 was 655,000. "If we consider tourists—people who spent more than 24 hours in Kazakhstan—according to our statistics, that's 174,000," she noted.

This figure increased from 103,000 in 2023 to 174,000 in 2024, representing a 66% increase compared to the previous year, she said. In the first half of 2025, 102,000 tourists from China stayed in accommodation facilities. If this trend continues, Zhumataeva predicts further growth.

Serik Daukenov, Deputy Head of the Nur Zholy Customs Post, confirms the operational support for border flows and the ease of border crossing. According to him, since the end of 2023, following the simplification of border crossing regulations, both throughput and the flow of people have increased significantly.

"While approximately 445,000 people crossed the border in both directions in 2023, this figure almost doubled in 2024, reaching 837,000," he noted. In the first eight months of 2025, approximately 344,000 Chinese citizens arrived in Kazakhstan.

S. Daukenov notes that the majority of travelers take scheduled buses, while approximately 10 percent use private cars. According to him, the checkpoint process takes 2-3 minutes: first passport control, then simplified customs control for tourists.

Kuanysh Baitursunov, executive director of the travel agency Selfie Travel, also confirms the growing demand. He discussed how outbound tourism has changed.

"In 2024, we sent 15,000 tourists to Sanya Island alone. This year, although it's not over yet, we've already sent 29,000. The number of flights has doubled," he shared.

According to K. Baitursunov, Hainan Island remains particularly popular with Kazakh tourists, establishing itself as one of Asia's top beach destinations. However, travelers are also increasingly focusing on cultural destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Xi'an.

"Xi'an is a city that amazes with its cultural value and architecture. Those who want to fully immerse themselves in Chinese culture should definitely visit," he added.

According to him, Kazakhstani tourists' interest in China is obvious. He is confident that this interest will only grow in the future, as new air routes continue to open. "Kazakhstani and Chinese airlines are actively developing cooperation, and I think flights to new cities will soon be launched," noted Baitursunov.

"Our tourists are increasingly learning about China. Today, it's one of the most progressive countries… the flow of tourists is constantly growing. And, as I said, this applies not only to mass tourism but also to individual tourism: more and more people want to get to know Chinese culture more deeply," he noted.

Kazakhstan's promotion in China, and conversely, Chinese tourism products, is being pursued by Kazakhstani operators on several fronts. As A. Zhumataeva noted, the national campaign focused on promoting Kazakhstani tourism in China in 2024. Over 37 events were held to promote Kazakhstani tourism in China back then, and this year, the focus has shifted to promoting Chinese tourism in Kazakhstan.

According to her, one of the tools is participation in major television projects and filming that showcase Kazakhstan's tourist landscapes. Thanks to coverage in major popular programs, Chinese citizens learn more about Kazakhstan.

"According to analysts, 50 percent of information about the country is transmitted through social media and 23 percent through television," she explained, pointing to the importance of the two countries' online platforms in promoting mutual tourism.

Overall, the observed dynamics indicate the emergence of a sustainable tourism exchange between Kazakhstan and China. The opening of new air routes, the development of border infrastructure, and increased cultural communication are creating the preconditions for further growth in mutual travel. According to experts, cooperation in tourism is becoming not only an economic but also a humanitarian bridge, promoting greater trust and mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries.

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — The upcoming Global Summit in Beijing is "not only a tribute to the past but also a strategic opportunity to shape the future," BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) President Dilma Rousseff said in an interview with Xinhua.

"Thirty years after the historic Fourth World Conference on Women, we return to Beijing with a renewed sense of purpose," said D. Rousseff. "I expect this summit to be more than just a celebratory event, but a catalyst that will reaffirm past commitments and define new, concrete priorities for the next generation," she added.

D. Rousseff called for a transition “from principles to power – from promises to policy.”

“It’s time to remove the barriers that still limit women’s lives and create systems that recognize women not as beneficiaries, but as agents of change,” she said.

"In a world facing multiple crises, women are not a problem to be solved, but a solution to be made," emphasized D. Rousseff. "The World Leaders' Meeting on Women must reflect this truth not only in its statements but also in the actions it inspires. History calls to us once again, and we must respond with courage, clarity, and collective will."

D. Rousseff called the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing in 1995, “a landmark moment in our collective struggle for gender equality,” which resulted in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—“an unprecedented global commitment to women’s rights.”

"This event changed the course of global debate and provided a comprehensive framework for action in 12 critical areas, including poverty alleviation, education, health, violence prevention, political participation, and environmental protection. Thirty years later, its legacy remains not only relevant but also vital. This platform is not only a historical document but also a living roadmap," said D. Rousseff.

Despite the ongoing challenges, D. Rousseff stated that women are not waiting for change, but leading it. "Women's empowerment is fundamental to building a just, sustainable, and peaceful future. The spirit of the Beijing conference calls us not to celebrate, but to act with the urgency that gender equality demands," she added.

As President of the NDB, established by the BRICS countries, D. Rousseff emphasized the role of multilateral financial institutions in promoting inclusive and gender-equitable development.

"Finance is not neutral," she said. "We must not only finance economic growth, but also shape the type of development we seek—inclusive, sustainable, and equitable."

As the NDB's first female president, D. Rousseff said the bank supports projects that expand women's access to clean water, energy, transportation, and housing, particularly in rural and low-income communities.

According to D. Rousseff, China's Global Governance Initiative was launched at a critical moment in history. "By advancing the creation of a community with a shared future for humanity, the initiative facilitates a transition from dominance and unilateralism to partnership and collective progress," she said.

"Progress for women is inseparable from progress for humanity. Guided by this principle, the Global Governance Initiative has the potential to contribute to the construction of a multipolar, peaceful, and just world," noted D. Rousseff.

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TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran is ready for "fair and balanced" talks with Washington.

In a television interview with state-run IRIB TV, A. Araghchi outlined in detail Iran's position on resuming negotiations with the United States on the nuclear issue and lifting sanctions.

The Foreign Minister said that if the United States presents a plan capable of protecting Iran's interests, Tehran will definitely consider it.

"Our position vis-à-vis the United States has always been clear," he said. "If they are willing to negotiate on an equal footing to protect common interests, based on mutual respect… and are prepared for fair and balanced negotiations, we will also be prepared for such negotiations."

He noted that the Iranian nuclear issue would be the only topic of negotiations with the West, emphasizing that “this is our (Iranian) unchangeable position.”

A. Araghchi stated that Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium on its territory, confirming that enriched uranium will be used exclusively for peaceful purposes.

Speaking about the resumption of talks between Iran and three European countries – France, Britain and Germany, known collectively as the E3 – he said: “There is no basis for negotiations with the Europeans at the moment.”

In 2015, Iran signed a nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with six major countries—the United Kingdom, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United States—agreeing to limits on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

However, the United States withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and reinstated sanctions, prompting Tehran to roll back some of its commitments. –0–

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NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — Sixteen people were killed in a devastating explosion at a military explosives plant in the U.S. state of Tennessee on Friday morning, with no survivors, local authorities said Saturday.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said in a press release that the number of missing people was revised from 18 to 16 after it was determined that two people were not at the scene at the time of the explosion, as originally believed.

An explosion occurred at a plant owned by Accurate Energy Systems, a company that manufactures military explosives, around 7:45 a.m. local time (12:45 p.m. GMT) southwest of Nashville, Tennessee. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Response efforts continued into Saturday, with emergency services personnel from across the region working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which is assisting with the scene and investigation.

Due to the large amount of debris and the potential presence of explosive materials, cleanup operations are proceeding slowly and methodically. Controlled detonations will be conducted periodically to safely dispose of unstable or hazardous materials, TEMA reported.

There is no threat to public health or safety from the explosion. However, the agency urged the public to avoid the area so emergency services can continue their work safely and effectively.

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BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — China's express delivery sector's volume in 2025 has already exceeded 150 billion parcels, 37 days ahead of the 2024 target, as of Oct. 11, according to data released Sunday by the State Post Administration (SPA).

A Prosecutor General's Office official said that China's postal and courier industry has established a network covering the entire country and the world, which provides significant support in ensuring the smooth functioning of the national economy.

This achievement fully demonstrates that the country's consumer market is showing steady growth, and the Chinese economy is maintaining overall stability and making steady progress, the official noted.

During the key period of economic transformation and modernization, this industry will continue to advance its high-quality development and accelerate the formation of productive forces of a new quality, he added. -0-

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St. Petersburg, October 12 /Xinhua/ — It is necessary to rethink mechanisms for supporting women in economics, politics, science, and entrepreneurship. This was stated in an interview with Xinhua ahead of the Global Women's Summit, which will be held in Beijing in October, by Tatyana Seliverstova, Director of the SCO Business Incubator and BRICS Business Incubator International Acceleration Program and member of the SCO Youth Council.

“It is crucial that the summit discusses issues of practical empowerment for women entrepreneurs, their access to financing, cross-border markets, and educational and technological resources,” she noted.

According to the agency's interviewee, issues such as removing barriers to women's participation in the economy, decision-making, and leadership in areas such as business, science and technology, and public administration are currently pressing. In recent years, the role of digital transformation and new technologies has increased. "It is crucial that women not only benefit from the benefits of digitalization but also participate in developing solutions and creating innovative products. For example, we support IT education and startup acceleration projects where women have equal opportunities," said T. Seliverstova.

In the 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the UN World Conference on Women in 1995, enormous changes have occurred in gender equality, noted T. Seliverstova. Millions of women have gained access to education, especially in developing countries. Women's participation in economics, politics, science, and entrepreneurship has increased significantly. State policies and laws have been established enshrining equal rights, mechanisms for protection against violence and discrimination, and programs to support women in business and science. "These are significant achievements, without which it is impossible to imagine the modern world," Seliverstova believes.

According to her, a pressing issue today is the increasing vulnerability of women in international conflicts and humanitarian crises, where they are more likely to become refugees and be exposed to the risks of violence and exploitation. This requires more coordinated international action and legal protection mechanisms.

T. Seliverstova expressed confidence that the Global Women's Summit will become a platform where government leaders, international organizations, and the business community can agree on tangible steps to strengthen women's participation in the economic sphere.

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Victoria, October 12 (Xinhua) — Patrick Herminie, the candidate of the Seychelles' largest opposition party, United Seychelles, won the presidential election with more than 50 percent of the vote, according to official results released Sunday by the country's electoral commission.

The results showed that P. Herminie received 52.7 percent of the valid votes, while incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan of the Seychelles Democratic Alliance received 47.3 percent of the votes in the second round.

“Deeply acknowledged by the trust the people have placed in me, I formally accept this mandate with gratitude, a profound sense of duty and an unwavering faith in the strength and character of the people of Seychelles,” said P. Herminie after being declared President-elect.

P. Herminie, 62, served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles from 2007 to 2016. –0–

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