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BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam exchanged congratulations on Friday on the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Noting that China and Singapore are friendly neighbors and important partners, Xi Jinping said that over the 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have adhered to the principles of mutual respect, trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.

China-Singapore relations are constantly improving and developing, and cooperation in various fields is yielding rich results, he said. The two sides are also jointly advancing their modernization processes, bringing tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries, the Chinese president added.

Beijing stands ready to seize the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to further deepen political mutual trust, promote high-level cooperation, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and the basic norms of international relations, so as to promote a comprehensive, high-quality, future-oriented partnership between China and Singapore and make greater contributions to peace and prosperity in the region and the world, Xi Jinping stressed.

In turn, T. Shanmugaratnam noted that in 2023, Singapore-China relations reached the level of a comprehensive, high-quality, future-oriented partnership, and cooperation between the two governments continued to develop, constantly integrating new elements and demonstrating forward-looking thinking.

Responding to the demands of the times, the two sides are actively expanding cooperation in new areas, and the peoples of the two countries are steadily strengthening cultural ties, the President stated. He expressed firm confidence that the two countries will continue to work closely together, taking their relations to a new level.

On the same day, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong exchanged congratulatory messages.

Li Qiang stated that China is willing to further strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Singapore, deepen high-level cooperation in various fields, and work together to safeguard the multilateral trading system, so as to contribute to the development of both countries as well as the prosperity and stability of the region.

L. Wong, in turn, noted that relations between Singapore and China have continued to deepen over the years, strengthening mutual trust. Singapore is ready to continue expanding cooperation with China in various areas and jointly uphold free trade and the multilateral trading system, he added.

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HARBIN, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — A China-Russia food festival was held Wednesday in Suifenhe, a city on the border between China and Russia and administratively subordinate to Mudanjiang City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, with the aim of mutually enriching the cultures of the two countries.

The event took place on the first day of the eight-day holiday to celebrate National Day and the Zhongqiujie Festival. A festive atmosphere permeated the city.

"It's so lively here! The festive atmosphere is simply unforgettable," said a Russian woman named Valeria, holding her mobile phone.

Since China introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports on September 15, 2025, the intersections and alleys of this border town have become filled with an exotic atmosphere.

On the streets, the words "Privet" and "Nihao" intertwined. In restaurants, Russian guests sampled authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine.

The festival also launched a culinary map of Mudanjiang, which became a practical guide to “traveling with your taste buds.”

According to a local resident named Sun, the food map is very useful, clearly marking all the dining options, from local eateries to specialty banquet halls. "It's a 'navigational map' that helps us find delicious dishes throughout the city," he added.

In addition to the food festival, Suifenhe also experiences a cross-border shopping boom during the holidays, and the city hosts literary and artistic performances, bringing a graceful “international flair” to the border town. -0-

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday demanded the "immediate repatriation" of six Mexicans detained by Israeli authorities after intercepting a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The president confirmed the number of detainees during her regular press conference, saying they were at the port of Ashdod.

The detained activists aboard the Sumud flotilla vessels have still not received consular assistance. According to K. Sheinbaum, Israeli authorities have stated that they "intend to place them in a temporary detention center," and the Mexican consulate is ready to "provide any support."

The Mexican president demanded that humanitarian aid reach the Palestinians and that “this aggression against Gaza be stopped.”

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to promptly monitor this unfortunate event, ensuring the rights of our detained compatriots and seeking their speedy return to our country through all possible legal and diplomatic means," the ministry added.

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RIYADH, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 opened on Thursday, bringing together more than 2,000 local and international publishers from over 25 countries, as well as a number of cultural institutions.

The fair, held under the motto "Riyadh Reads," will last 10 days. Organized by the Saudi Arabian Commission for Literature, Publishing, and Translation, it will feature over 200 cultural events, including seminars, lectures, poetry readings, and master classes featuring renowned writers and intellectuals.

According to Abdullatif Al-Wasel, head of the commission, the fair is in line with the kingdom's strategy to strengthen its cultural leadership both regionally and globally. He emphasized the importance of using culture to raise public awareness and stimulate economic growth, in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

This year, Uzbekistan is the book fair's guest of honor. It presents its literary heritage in a special pavilion featuring manuscripts and a diverse cultural program dedicated to Uzbek artists.

This year, more than 10 Chinese publishing houses are participating in the fair, organizing a special pavilion called "Reading China." It will feature over a thousand book titles and will also feature various cultural events.

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Xinhua | October 3, 2025

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Flash: Xi Jinping and the President of Singapore exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Flash: Xi Jinping and the President of Singapore exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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Sochi, October 3 (Xinhua) – No one in the world is ready to play by rules set somewhere far away. Any solutions are possible only through compromise and agreement. It is in the spirit of such diplomacy that new international institutions, such as BRICS, the SCO, and a host of other international organizations, are developing. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking Thursday at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

"We need to find common ground and shared interests. No one is ready to play by rules set by one person somewhere far away," said Vladimir Putin.

"Any solutions are possible only on the basis of agreements that satisfy all interested parties, or the overwhelming majority. Otherwise, there will be no viable solution at all, only empty rhetoric and a fruitless game of ambition. Therefore, achieving results requires harmony and balance," the Russian leader noted.

According to him, it is in this spirit that new institutions are developing. These include the expanding BRICS community, organizations of the largest regions, such as the SCO, Eurasian organizations, and smaller, but no less important, regional associations.

"All these new structures are different, but they share a crucial quality: they don't operate on a hierarchical basis, subordinating themselves to a single, supreme authority. They're not against anyone, they're for themselves. I repeat: the modern world needs agreements, not the imposition of someone else's will. Hegemony, any kind of hegemony, simply can't and won't cope with the scale of the tasks," the Russian president emphasized.

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Sochi, October 3 (Xinhua) – Chinese President Xi Jinping's global governance initiative aligns with Russia's ideas on Eurasian security. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to questions from experts at the Valdai International Discussion Club.

"Some of President Xi Jinping's initiatives, on global governance, for example, are highly consistent with our ideas on Eurasian security," Putin said.

The Russian leader also assessed the consequences of introducing a visa-free regime with China.

"What will be the consequences? I think they will be extremely positive, because the foundation of interstate relations is created, first and foremost, at the human level," the Russian president said.

He said that a mirror decision on a visa-free regime for Chinese tourists will be announced in the near future. –0–

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Washington, October 2 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump notified Congress that the country is in a state of "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, which his administration has designated as terrorist organizations. This was reported by local media on Thursday.

D. Trump has determined that these cartels are non-state armed groups, classifying them as terrorist organizations whose actions amount to an armed attack on the United States, according to a White House memorandum.

According to the document, these groups are now transnational and carry out attacks throughout the Western Hemisphere as organized cartels.

The memorandum does not specify which cartels are being referred to or how US authorities linked the suspects to these organizations.

Last month, US forces sank three ships in international waters south of the Caribbean, allegedly from Venezuela, killing 17 people. A memo described the victims as "unlawful combatants" and justified the US strikes as self-defense.

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Sochi, October 3 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin called the situation in Gaza a terrible event in modern human history. He stated Russia's readiness to support US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan if it leads to a settlement of the conflict, which is possible through the creation of two states. The Russian president made this statement while answering questions from experts at the Valdai International Discussion Club.

“Regarding President Trump’s proposals on Gaza, you know, it will probably be unexpected for you, but overall, Russia is ready to support him,” Putin said.

“If, of course, we must look carefully at the proposals made, and if, of course, this will lead to the final goal that we have always talked about,” he added.

The Russian leader clarified that Russia has always advocated the creation of two states: Israel and a Palestinian state. However, he said, it is necessary to consult the opinions of the Palestinian people and other countries in the region.

On September 29, the White House released a plan for Gaza. It calls for the demilitarization of the territory and the destruction of "terrorist infrastructure," an immediate end to the war with the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the return of hostages, the release of prisoners and an amnesty for Hamas members, the provision of humanitarian aid, and the restoration of infrastructure under the control of a temporary Palestinian committee with international oversight.

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Beirut, October 3 (Xinhua) — Two Hezbollah members were killed and one civilian was wounded in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese sources reported.

The Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Center said in a press release that an Israeli strike on a vehicle on the Jarmak-Khordali road near the southern city of Nabatiyeh killed two people and injured another.

According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), it was a drone attack.

A Lebanese army intelligence source told Xinhua that two of the dead were Hezbollah members: Ahmad Saad and Mustafa Rizk.

A ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and France between Hezbollah and Israel has been in effect since November 27, 2024. It put an end to the clashes that erupted between the two sides after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Despite the ceasefire, the Israeli army has been carrying out sporadic strikes into Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at eliminating "threats" from Hezbollah and maintaining its forces in five key positions along the Lebanese border.

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