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Rio de Janeiro, November 14 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and another was wounded on Friday in a shootout, allegedly between rival criminal gangs, at a party in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, local police said.

According to law enforcement, the shooting occurred in the northern district of Onóriu-Gurgel, where alleged members of the "Commando Vermelho" criminal group were holding a party.

According to initial investigation data, a rival gang, the Terceiro Comando Puru, stormed the establishment, where an intense shootout ensued.

On October 28, Brazilian security forces carried out a large-scale operation against the "Commando Vermelho" in Rio de Janeiro, leaving at least 121 people dead. –0–

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Buenos Aires, November 15 (Xinhua) — At least 20 people were injured on Friday evening when an explosion in an industrial park 50 kilometers southwest of Buenos Aires caused a fire and the release of toxic gases, local media reported.

The explosion, which occurred around 9:00 pm local time /00:00 GMT/ in the city of Ezeiza, blew out windows in buildings within a four-kilometer radius, then started a fire and created a toxic cloud, Clarin reports.

The fire reached a height of more than 20 m and has been burning for more than two hours.

Ezeiza Mayor Gaston Granados said the fire had spread to several factories and was still not contained.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire started in the warehouse of an agrochemical plant. –0–

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BEIJING/TOKYO, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's provocative remarks against Taiwan last week continued to draw criticism at home, with China issuing stern warnings over her irresponsible move.

At a Diet session last week, Sanae Takaichi stated that Japan's Self-Defense Forces could exercise their right to collective self-defense if mainland China "uses armed force against Taiwan." Despite significant protests and demurrers from China, she refused to retract her remarks, which implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait.

Sanae Takaichi's erroneous and dangerous statements have drawn sharp criticism from high-ranking political figures and media outlets in the country.

Speaking on TBS Radio on Thursday, former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called Sanae Takaichi's comments "very similar to the claim that Taiwan's emergencies are Japan's emergencies," adding that previous governments have consistently avoided making definitive statements about how the government would respond to specific scenarios regarding the Taiwan issue.

Hiroshi Ogushi of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) demanded that Sanae Takaichi retract her remarks, Jiji News Agency reported on Tuesday.

"If a 'survival-threatening situation' is recognized, it will lead to the mobilization of defense forces. This decision is tantamount to entering a war, and previous cabinets have been cautious in making such statements," he said.

House of Representatives member Ichiro Ozawa of the KDP wrote on X on Tuesday that "this has become a real 'existential crisis' that ultimately forces people to make great sacrifices," and "that is why diplomacy and politics must always remain calm."

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama responded to Sanae Takaichi's erroneous statements on social media on Tuesday, saying Japan should not interfere in China's internal affairs.

On Tuesday, Nikkei newspaper criticized the prime minister for abandoning "strategic ambiguity." Mainichi newspaper wrote in an editorial that Sanae Takaichi's comments demonstrate a lack of awareness of the seriousness of the issue and noted that she must acknowledge that careless statements could become diplomatic flashpoints.

The Yomiuri Shinbun newspaper wrote in an editorial on Thursday that using security policy for political purposes is completely unacceptable, noting that politicians should not play politics with serious issues.

Chinese authorities have expressed strong disagreement and issued clear warnings in response to Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi on Thursday, making a serious representation on the issue and calling Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan "extremely wrong and dangerous."

Sun Weidong called on Japan to reflect deeply on its historical crimes and responsibilities, immediately acknowledge and correct its mistakes, withdraw its bad remarks, and not continue down the wrong path.

A spokesman for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office reiterated on Friday that the resolution of the Taiwan question is the sole prerogative of the Chinese people and does not allow for interference by any external forces, noting that Japan has committed crimes against the Chinese people in connection with the Taiwan question.

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Berlin, November 15 (Xinhua) — Germany will contribute €150 million to the Ukraine Priority Needs List (PURL), a NATO mechanism that allows allied countries to finance American arms for Ukraine. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced this on Friday at a joint press conference with several European counterparts.

Berlin is committed to long-term support for Kyiv, he emphasized, adding that Germany plans to provide Ukraine with over €11.5 billion in aid in 2026. According to the German Foreign Ministry, as of September 2025, Germany has provided or committed approximately €40 billion in military aid. Specifically, in August, the country contributed $500 million to PURL.

On Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The two sides discussed continued support for Kyiv. Merz also emphasized Germany's expectation that Ukraine will advance its anti-corruption efforts and rule of law reforms.

According to a statement from the German government, the leaders also discussed concerns about the growing number of young Ukrainians leaving for European Union countries.

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BEIJING, November 15 (Xinhua) — China's Cyberspace Administration has launched a crackdown on deepfakes posing as influencers during e-commerce livestreams, as the country has been hit by a surge in AI-powered fraud.

As the department announced on Friday, authorities recently "severely punished" several online accounts that used AI to impersonate internet celebrities to promote products in live streams and short videos, misleading users. Online platforms initiated a purge of such content, which has so far resulted in the removal of over 8,700 posts and the processing of over 11,000 accounts posing as influencers.

This campaign began after a series of high-profile cases, including one involving actress Wen Zhengrong. Users discovered AI-generated "clones" of her advertising various products in several live broadcasts. The actress herself, who tried to stop the deception, was blocked from chat after asking, "If you are Wen Zhengrong, then who am I?"

Her experience highlights a growing problem in China's rapidly expanding e-commerce sector. As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible, unscrupulous sellers are using them to create sophisticated but fake ads featuring influencers and celebrities to promote sometimes substandard or counterfeit products.

One scheme to promote "deep-sea polyene fish oil," which turned out to be ordinary candy, used a deepfake impersonator of TV presenter Li Zimeng, and Olympic champions Quan Hongchan and Sun Yingsha were impersonated to sell eggs.

"This practice violates the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China," noted Liu Hongchun, executive director of the Human Rights Law Research Center at Yunnan University. "By doing so, the scammers infringe on third-party image rights and violate consumers' right to information."

Although China introduced the “Labeling Measures for Content Generated and Compiled by Artificial Intelligence” on September 1, enforcement in this area still faces certain challenges.

Violators often hide watermarks in inconspicuous corners of videos or use technical means to remove identifiers. Some break the synthesized content into fragments and distribute them across multiple accounts, making them difficult to detect.

Platforms are also facing content moderation challenges. While Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, removed over 10,000 deepfake videos featuring Wen Zhengrong and fined 37 accounts, TikTok Vice President Li Liang acknowledged that identifying AI-generated content for copyright infringement remains a "technical challenge for the entire industry."

"The attackers who run such deepfake accounts are constantly using various technical means to counteract the platforms," Li Liang noted in his Weibo post, promising that Douyin would increase investment to address the issue.

For victims, gathering evidence and proving that the content was created by AI is technically complex and time-consuming. According to media reports, Wen Zhengrong's team discovered 50 accounts with deepfakes of the actress within 24 hours, but some of them quickly reappeared in new forms.

Legal experts and industry insiders say tackling this problem requires a comprehensive approach: tougher penalties for violators, improved detection technologies, and greater accountability for platforms.

The Cyberspace Administration of China said it would maintain a “high-pressure” stance, continuing to hold platforms accountable and “expose and remove” malicious marketing accounts.

“We must maintain an open and inclusive attitude toward AI, but we must also adhere to the core principles and ‘red lines’ in its use to truly make the technology a driving force for good and human well-being,” said Liu Xiaonan, a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law. -0-

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Changchun, November 15 (Xinhua) — An event involving Chinese and Russian experts on the cross-border protection of Manchurian tigers and Amur leopards was held in Hunchun City, Northeast China's Jilin Province, on Friday.

At the event, researchers from the National Park of Manchurian (Amur) Tigers and Far Eastern Leopards in China and the Russian National Park "Land of the Leopard," as well as other experts from Chinese universities and enterprises, presented current achievements in scientific research on Manchurian tigers and Far Eastern leopards, shared experiences in cross-border conservation, and discussed opportunities for future collaboration.

According to Viktor Bardyuk, director of the Land of the Leopard Federal State Budgetary Institution, the Far Eastern leopard population in the national park has grown significantly in recent years.

He also expressed his readiness to fruitfully cooperate with China in the field of environmental protection, protect the unique natural environment of Northeast Asia, and deepen the friendship between the peoples of China and Russia.

That same day, participants visited a local museum dedicated to Manchurian tigers and Far Eastern leopards, where they learned about China's fruitful achievements in scientific research and the protection of these rare cats and other endangered wild animals.

Dina Matyukhina, a senior researcher at the Land of the Leopard Federal State Budgetary Institution, expressed hope that both sides will strengthen contacts and that their Chinese colleagues will also visit Russia.

Hunchun is located in the central part of the Manchurian Tiger and Amur Leopard National Park of China. It is home to numerous wild animals under special state protection in China, including the Manchurian tiger, Amur leopard, sika deer, and Manchurian crane.

According to data, there are about 70 Manchurian tigers and about 80 Far Eastern leopards living in the Manchurian Tiger and Far Eastern Leopard National Park.

Since the signing of a cooperation agreement on the conservation of the Amur tiger and Far Eastern leopard in 2010, cooperation between China and Russia has steadily expanded. In 2019, the Tiger and Leopard National Park and Russia's Land of the Leopard National Park conducted mutual visits, formally establishing a strategic partnership for the transboundary conservation of tigers and leopards. In March 2024, a Chinese-Russian laboratory for the conservation of the Amur tiger was established. This year, the first meeting of the Joint Commission for the Implementation of the Agreement between the Governments of China and Russia on the Establishment of the Land of the Big Cats Transboundary Reserve was held.

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BEIJING, November 15 (Xinhua) — By the end of the third quarter of 2025, the volume of outstanding inclusive loans issued by banking financial institutions to micro and small enterprises in China reached 36.5 trillion yuan (about 5.2 trillion U.S. dollars), up 12.1 percent year-on-year, according to data released Friday by the National Administration of Financial Regulation.

The volume of outstanding loans for agricultural purposes increased by 1.2 trillion yuan from the beginning of this year to 14.1 trillion yuan.

By the end of the third quarter, the total assets of Chinese banking institutions in yuan and foreign currency reached 474.3 trillion yuan, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier.

During the reporting period, the ratio of bad loans of commercial banks in the country amounted to 1.52 percent. -0-

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BEIJING, November 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities have launched a program aimed at strengthening the integrated development of the human resources services industry and the manufacturing industry.

Thirty-nine pilot cities have been identified for the program's implementation. Its goal is to foster development synergies that stimulate job creation and the renewal of the manufacturing industry.

According to China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the pilot cities cover almost all major economically developed metropolises, including Beijing, Tianjin, and Tangshan, as well as key manufacturing areas in the country.

The HR services sector plays a vital role not only in ensuring high-quality and full employment but also in advancing the development of a modern industrial system. During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the industry provided employers with over 50 million professional services annually, offering customized solutions to meet their specific HR needs.

Pilot cities are encouraged to focus on key manufacturing sectors, such as smart manufacturing, electronic information, new materials, new energy sources, and biotechnology. According to the ministry, they are also encouraged to explore innovative methods that foster synergies for industrial modernization and employment.

Leading industrial chain enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises characterized by specialization, intensification, specificity and innovation, as well as key providers of personnel services are invited to participate in the program. -0-

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Los Angeles, November 14 (Xinhua) — A powerful storm system will bring heavy rainfall to Southern California through Sunday evening, with flash flooding and mudslides possible, the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) reported on Friday.

Forecasters are most concerned about the period from Friday night to Saturday evening.

Forecast models show the heaviest rainfall will fall directly over Los Angeles and areas west of it, including communities around Malibu and the Palisades, which were heavily damaged by last year's wildfires, the NWS reports.

Heavy rains could quickly raise river levels, causing flooding. Moderate-level flooding is possible overnight from Friday to Saturday, meteorologists say.

Local officials urged residents in flood-prone areas or those experiencing wildfires to closely monitor weather warnings, avoid canyons and low-lying roads during periods of heavy rain, and be prepared for possible evacuations. –0–

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BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday called on the Netherlands to demonstrate its willingness to sincerely cooperate with China and provide a substantive and constructive solution to the Nexperia issue.

A ministry spokesperson made the remarks in response to a reporter's request to comment on a recent statement by Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans regarding Nexperia, the overseas subsidiary of Chinese company Wingtech.

China is extremely disappointed and strongly dissatisfied with such a statement, which distorts the facts, confuses black and white, and is filled with stubbornness, the spokesman said.

China agreed to the Netherlands sending personnel to China for consultations, the spokesman said.

China is ready to cooperate with the Dutch side to resolve the current crisis as quickly as possible in the interests of maintaining the security and stability of global supply chains in the semiconductor industry, the representative said.

He said China hopes the Netherlands will offer constructive solutions and strive to resolve problems rather than create new contradictions and conflicts. -0-

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