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13 people died after a bus fell into a river in Cambodia.

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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — Thirteen people were killed and 24 others injured after a bus crashed into a bridge barrier and fell into a river in central Cambodia's Kampong Thom province early Thursday, a local police officer said.

The fatal accident occurred on the national highway in Santuk district at around 3:00 a.m. local time, said Deputy District Police Chief Siv Sovanna.

"13 people, including eight women, died, and another 24 were injured," he told Xinhua by telephone. "Drowsy driving is the most likely cause of the accident."

According to him, the victims were taken to hospital shortly after the accident. –0–

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Dozens of people were injured in a collision between two passenger trains in the southern Czech Republic.

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Prague, November 20 (Xinhua) — Two trains collided Thursday morning near the town of Zliv in the southern Czech Republic, injuring 42 people, local media reported.

Five people were seriously injured and are being treated at a local hospital, Czech Television reported, citing rescue services.

The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. local time (05:15 GMT). All passengers were evacuated, the local fire and rescue service reported on social media.

One of the trains was an express train, and the other a commuter train. Both trains are operated by Czech Railways. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Breaking News: China Ready to Unlock Potential for Industrial Cooperation with Zambia – Chinese Premier

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Lusaka, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China is willing to work with Zambia to expand bilateral trade and unlock potential for cooperation in sectors such as mining, new energy vehicles and artificial intelligence.

Li Qiang made the statement during talks with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. –0–

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The Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee called for a scientifically based development of the 2026 consultation plan.

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BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on Thursday called for scientifically formulating a 2026 consultation plan based on an in-depth understanding of the guiding principles and major tasks of China's socio-economic development in the next five years.

Wang Huning, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee), made the call at the 44th meeting of the chairman and vice chairmen of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.

He called on CPPCC members to conduct in-depth studies on continuously advancing comprehensively deepening reform and expanding opening-up at a high level, and actively make proposals and support the effective implementation of major decisions and plans of the Party and the state.

Wang Huning also called on CPPCC members to make proposals on coordinating the development of mass sports and sports competitions and formulate a plan for CPPCC international exchanges in 2026. -0-

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Chinese Foreign Ministry: Whatever happens to Taiwan is none of Japan's business /detailed version-1/

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Beijing, November 20 (Xinhua) — Japan must remember that Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and whatever happens to Taiwan is none of Japan's business, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular ministry press conference on Thursday.

Regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about the so-called "Taiwan emergency," many Chinese believe that Japan bears historical guilt over the Taiwan issue and is the party least competent to discuss Taiwan-related issues.

Asked by a journalist to comment on such Chinese opinions, Mao Ning recalled that Japan forcibly occupied Taiwan and established colonial rule there for half a century. The Japanese invaders committed countless crimes in Taiwan.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's liberation from Japanese occupation, Mao Ning continued, adding that Japan must remember that Taiwan is Chinese Taiwan and that whatever happens to Taiwan is none of Japan's business.

"Using Taiwan to provoke problems will only bring trouble to Japan itself," she commented. -0-

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Student Rally of St. Petersburg: Victories for Polytechnicians

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The St. Petersburg Student Team Gathering traditionally brought together all the proactive members of the Polytechnic University headquarters. Over the weekend, participants not only attended lectures, master classes, and training sessions, but also participated in various professional competitions.

At the Media Competition, the headquarters of the student brigades of the Polytechnic University took first place, consisting of Yuriy Gaichuk (SSO "Astra"), Matvey Spirin (SSO "Iskra") and Marina Tregubova (SPO "SOzvezdie").

In the competition for the best team compositions, the Polytechnicians undoubtedly stood out.

"The best command staff of the SSServo": Commander of the SSServo "Atria" Maria Markova – 1st place; Commissar of the SSServo "Altair" Oksana Menshchikova – 1st place; Master of the SSServo "Atria" Vlada Chernyaeva – 3rd place. "The best command staff of the SOF": Commander of the SOF "Orion" Maxim Zarubin – 1st place; Commissar of the SOF "Orion" Daniil Zaitsev – 1st place; Master of the SOF "Orion" Dmitry Korobeynikov – 1st place. "The best command staff of the SOP": Commissar of the SOP "Provorny" Ulyana Shtol – 1st place; Commandant of the SOP "Provorny" Ksenia Zubenko – 1st place. "The best command staff of the SPO": Commander of the SPO "SOzvezdie" Maria Kravchenko – 1st place; Methodologist of the SPO "SOzvezdie" Ekaterina Ryabizo – 2nd place; Aleksandr Karandashev, commandant of the SPO "SOzvezdie," took second place. Damir Asanov (SAO "Arkhont") was named the best SAO commissar in the "Best Crisis Solution" category.

During the season, service teams honed their skills to perfection and demonstrated this at the SSServO Professional Skills Competition.

Maid Nomination: Ekaterina Babkina (SSServO Altair) — 2nd place. Chef Nomination: Gleb Guzov (SSServO Altair) — 2nd place. Waiter Nomination: Marina Kiseleva (SSServO Altair) — 2nd place. Bartender Nomination: Vyacheslav Kuznetsov (SSServO Altair) — 3rd place.

At the same time, student construction teams worked at the “Professional Skills SSO” competition:

"Best Foreman": Matvey Dmitriev (SSO "Iskra") – 2nd place; Dmitry Korobeynikov (SSO "Orion") – 3rd place. "Best Work Team": Team "Iskra" – 1st place; Team "Orion" – 3rd place. "Best Occupational Safety Specialist": Petr Telov (SSO "Iskra") – 1st place; Veronika Valker (SSO "Orion") – 2nd place.

Members of Peter's detachments also worked on methodological developments. The master class "Sleepy Jellyfish" from the SPO "SOzvezdie" was recognized as the best, taking first place. Among the trainings, first place went to "Museum of Motives and Incentives" from the SPO "Scarlet Sails," and third place went to "Accept Yourself. This is Where It All Begins" from the SPO "SOzvezdie."

At the end of the program, members of all units gathered for a creative competition to see the most striking performances of the evening. The SPO "SOzvezdie" won the "Group Dance" category with their rousing number "Missing the Target." The SPO "Alye Parusa" and SPO "SOzvezdie," along with the SPO "Svoboda," also won the "Mini-Group Dance" category. Their number "In Anticipation of the Holiday" evoked that special feeling of anticipation among the audience and the jury.

The guys gave it their all, showing everyone what professionals they are in their field.

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A new high-speed railway has been launched in test mode in eastern China.

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HANGZHOU, November 20 (Xinhua) — The first train departed on Thursday on the Hangzhou-Quzhou high-speed railway, marking the start of its trial operation. The official launch of this first high-speed railway in China built using the PPP EPC (public-private partnership) model, which combines engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), is expected no earlier than the end of December 2025.

According to the plan, the test operation will take at least a month, which will allow for a comprehensive inspection of the railway tracks under conditions as close to real-life as possible, as well as the necessary data for the official commissioning of the East Siberian Railway.

The new railway connects the capital of Zhejiang Province (eastern China) with the city of Quzhou, located in the province's west. Its total length is 131 km, and the design speed of trains is 350 km/h. The EPC and project financing were handled by a consortium led by the Fourth Design and Survey Institute of China Railway Construction Corporation. The majority of the investment came from public capital.

The Hangzhou-Quzhou High-Siberian Railway runs through 38 tunnels and 119 bridges, accounting for 78.7 percent of the route. A 685-meter-long bridge was designated a critical construction project.

After its official launch, the Hangzhou-Quzhou High Speed Railway is expected to serve as a transportation artery and link between the Hangzhou Bay Economic Belt and the Jinhua-Quzhou-Lishui Economic Belt, thus playing an important role in ensuring the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Delta region. -0-

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Russia will build 38 nuclear power units to boost AI computing power, Putin said.

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Moscow, November 20 (Xinhua) — Russia will build 38 nuclear power units over the next two decades to expand computing power for artificial intelligence (AI). Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this Wednesday while speaking at the 10th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIJ), which is taking place in Moscow from November 19 to 21.

"As for our long-term plans, in less than two decades, primarily in the Urals, Siberia, and the Far East, we plan to build 38 nuclear power units. Their total capacity will be almost equal to the entire nuclear power generation capacity currently in operation," he said.

Vladimir Putin emphasized that generating additional gigawatts of energy is crucial for the reliable operation of the entire growing digital infrastructure. "The most important, fundamental task is to ensure a constant, uniform, and reliable supply of significant amounts of energy to data centers," he added.

As the Russian President noted, plans for deploying AI data centers must be clearly linked to the further development of the entire national energy infrastructure, including advanced, modern, and environmentally friendly coal-fired power generation and other clean energy sources, including nuclear power. "The growing potential of domestic nuclear energy will allow us to consistently expand computing capacity for artificial intelligence," he assured.

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All 267 people have been rescued from a ferry that ran aground off the coast of South Korea.

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SEOUL, November 20 (Xinhua) — All 267 people on board a ferry that ran aground off the west coast of the Republic of Korea (ROK) have been rescued on Wednesday, the country's coast guard announced.

The rescue operation concluded at 11:27 PM local time. Three people sustained minor injuries.

21 crew members remained on board, and the rescued passengers will be taken to the city of Mokpo in southwestern South Korea.

At around 8:17 p.m. local time, the coast guard received a report that the 26,546-ton ferry had run aground near an island in Sinan County, 310 kilometers southwest of Seoul.

The ferry was traveling from the resort island of Jeju to Mokpo. The vessel struck an underwater rock while approaching the island. According to the Renhap News Agency, a hole was discovered in the ferry's bow, but it did not sink.

Some passengers posted about the situation on social media in real time. They reported that the ship tilted with a loud thud, after which passengers were told to don life jackets and move to the upper deck.

The Coast Guard mobilized 17 patrol vessels, four rescue boats, one aircraft and a special rescue team.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates, ordered a swift response to the disaster to ensure there are no casualties and to publicly report on the progress of rescue efforts in real time.

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered the coast guard and relevant authorities to immediately deploy all available vessels and equipment to quickly and safely rescue all passengers. –0–

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China's Ministry of Commerce: China calls on the Netherlands to effectively resolve the issue related to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia.

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BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday called on the Netherlands to quickly and effectively find an early solution to the issue involving semiconductor maker Nexperia and help restore the security and stability of global semiconductor production and supply chains, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said at a press conference on Thursday.

According to her, the source and responsibility for the current disruptions in the global semiconductor supply chain lies with the Dutch side.

He Yongqian noted that China welcomes the Dutch government's decision to suspend its administrative order against Nexperia. This is a first step in the right direction toward a proper resolution of the issue, she added.

However, there is still some way to go before the issue is finally resolved, and China hopes that the Dutch side will continue to show sincerity in cooperation and take practical steps to resolve the issue, the representative of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasized. -0-

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