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NANNING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — A freight train carrying 80 containers of Australian kraft paper, Singaporean confectionery fat and other goods departed from Qinzhou East Station in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday bound for the southwest city of Chongqing.

This event was a landmark: the total volume of rail freight transported along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in western China has exceeded 1.2 million standard containers (twenty-foot equivalent units, TEU) since the beginning of this year, an increase of more than 63 percent year-on-year.

As a key logistics link between the inland regions of western China and global markets, this corridor enables, for example, the delivery of new energy vehicles directly from Chongqing and the GCA to markets in the Middle East via multimodal rail and sea transport. The corridor facilitates the export of Chinese agricultural products, enabling products from ASNAN countries, such as Thai durians and Cambodian rice, to reach Chongqing in just 88 hours after being loaded onto a cold-chain vehicle.

According to Wei Wenkang, head of the Qinzhou Port East Station, cargo throughput at the station continues to grow this year. "To date, the total volume of cargo shipped from here has reached 7.16 million tons, an 18.7 percent increase year-on-year, with daily loading and unloading records broken 12 times," he said.

Official data shows that a total of 4.44 million TEUs have been transported along the New Western Land-Sea Trade Corridor since 2021, strengthening its position as a key logistics artery linking China's western region with ASEAN countries, promoting coordinated regional development while deepening opening-up to global markets. -0-

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Beijing, November 5 (Xinhua) — This winter, Harbin will offer visitors and winter tourism enthusiasts a "new surprise" – three flagship ice and snow scenic spots, each covering over one million square meters, await them. This was announced at a media briefing held Tuesday by the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government Information Office.

According to Wang Hongxin, Director of the Harbin City Administration of Culture, Broadcasting, and Tourism, in response to a query from chinanews.com.cn, this primarily concerns the renowned "Great World of Ice and Snow" in Harbin, one of the world's largest ice and snow theme parks. This year, its park area will expand from 1 million to 1.2 million square meters, featuring more modern technology, creative projects for children, structures in exotic architectural styles, iconic decorative installations, and amusement rides.

The second flagship attraction is the International Snow Sculpture Art Fair on Taiyangdao Island (Sun Island), whose history dates back to 1988. By the winter season, its space is planned to expand to 1.5 million square meters, and the total volume of snow used will reach 120,000 cubic meters. Here, visitors will not only be able to admire more than 260 stunning snow sculptures but also admire giant pandas playing in the snow, wandering penguins, and the "kings of the forest" tigers. According to the tourism zone's management, this will create an atmosphere of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

Another ideal area for winter sports enthusiasts will be the Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival, which has been expanded to cover 1.45 million square meters. More than 60 recreational activities will be available on the vast frozen river surface, including snow drifting, snow carting, hovercraft, and snowmobiling. Giant snowmen will also grace both banks.

In addition, this winter, more than 20 ski slopes will open throughout the city, and the associated tourist infrastructure will be modernized.

It's worth noting that Harbin is traditionally very popular with Russian tourists in winter. According to statistics, Harbin is expected to welcome 135 million tourists in the 2024-2025 winter season, including approximately 6.3 percent foreign tourists, a significant proportion of whom were from Russia. Industry experts predict that this winter, thanks to China's visa-free regime for Russian citizens, introduced in September, Harbin will welcome even more tourists from that country.

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Montevideo, November 5 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Uruguay to develop the traditional China-Uruguay friendship, continuously enrich the content of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, and make greater contributions to global peace and development under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state. This was stated by Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, during a meeting with Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi on Tuesday during his visit to the country.

Ding Xuexiang first conveyed to his interlocutor warm greetings and best wishes from Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting that Uruguay is a good friend and partner of China.

According to him, the two sides should continue to strengthen political mutual trust, promote friendly exchanges between the governments, political parties, legislative bodies and local authorities of the two countries, strengthen the exchange of experience in public administration, and enhance the positive dynamics of the development of bilateral relations.

Ding Xuexiang stressed the need to further expand business cooperation, strengthen collaboration in areas such as economics and trade, finance, agriculture and animal husbandry, and infrastructure construction within the framework of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and accelerate the creation of new growth areas in information technology, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy.

He called for deepening humanitarian and cultural exchanges, expanding cooperation in education, sports, think tanks, youth and regions to strengthen mutual understanding and consolidate the foundation of public support.

In turn, Y. Orsi asked Ding Xuexiang to convey his sincere greetings to Xi Jinping, noting that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uruguay and China, the friendship between the two peoples has strengthened and bilateral relations continue to develop.

“The people of Uruguay and all sectors of society look forward to further strengthening cooperation with China under the Belt and Road Initiative and raising the Uruguayan-China comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level,” he said, adding that Uruguay agrees with and welcomes the basic concepts and initiatives put forward by Xi Jinping, and is willing to strengthen contacts and cooperation with China to maintain a free and open international trading system and multilateralism.

Following the meeting, Ding Xuexiang and Ya Orsi attended the signing of documents on economic and technological cooperation, as well as cooperation between the two countries in the customs sphere. –0–

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NEW YORK, November 5 (Xinhua) — At least three people were killed and 11 injured on Tuesday when a cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, in the southeastern U.S. state, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said.

"We believe at least three people have died. I believe that number will rise," Beshear said at a press conference.

A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed near the airport, which is UPS's global hub, around 5:15 p.m. (22:15 GMT) on Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

When the plane exploded, some rescuers "were forced to take cover behind various objects," Beshear said. "The situation remains very dangerous due to the presence of various flammable or potentially explosive substances," he added.

Police first issued a stay-in-place order for everyone within a 5-mile radius of the airport, then expanded the order to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River.

The plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F built in 1991, can take off at a maximum weight of 633,000 pounds and carry more than 38,000 gallons of fuel, according to Boeing, which bought McDonnell Douglas. –0–

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BEIJING, November 5 (Xinhua) — From January to September 2025, 257,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables worth 1.97 billion yuan (about 278 million U.S. dollars) were exported through the Manzhouli Port of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, up 38.9 percent and 44.8 percent year-on-year, respectively, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Manzhouli City Government on Wednesday.

Due to lower winter temperatures in Manzhouli, the demands on the speed and efficiency of fruit and vegetable customs clearance processes are increasing. Therefore, local customs, actively promoting the construction of a heated warehouse for inspection at the checkpoint, have created a green corridor to ensure the rapid passage of such cargo through all stages of customs clearance procedures.

In addition, Customs also actively provides enterprises with updated information on phytosanitary control policies and changes in technical standards in foreign countries, helping them respond to foreign technical trade measures and effectively reduce trade risks.

With the arrival of winter, there's a strong demand for off-season fruits and vegetables from China on the international market. "We always strive to provide high-quality services and facilitate the smooth export of high-quality fruits and vegetables from various regions of China through the Manzhouli Port to meet the needs of residents in neighboring countries," noted the local customs service. -0-

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Beijing, November 5 (Xinhua) — The establishment of Taiwan Liberation Memorial Day (October 25) and the holding of state-level commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of the island's liberation from Japanese occupation fully reflect the will of the people and the state, Zhang Han, the new spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a press conference on Wednesday.

Zhang Han called these steps "a powerful defense of the historical fact of Taiwan's return to the bosom of the motherland." They will serve as a guide for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait in preserving and developing patriotic traditions, inspiring all Chinese people to join forces in the struggle for national reunification and national revival, she said.

The Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and the national sentiments of the Chinese people, the spokesperson continued, emphasizing the state's responsibility to help compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait remember history and maintain peace, as well as to work for their benefit and strive to improve their well-being.

“We also have a responsibility to help our Taiwanese compatriots clearly understand the historical and legal fact that both sides of the Strait belong to one China, to understand the nature of the separatist forces that advocate for ‘Taiwan independence’ while actually harming Taiwan, and to recognize the historical inevitability of national reunification,” Zhang Han said.

The official spokesperson stated that the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China is committed to continuing to uphold the one-China principle, resolutely oppose separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence" and interference by external forces, respect and benefit Taiwan compatriots, deepen cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation and integrated development, and ensure common access to the opportunities and achievements of China's modernization.

"We will work together with our compatriots in Taiwan to promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and contribute to the great cause of national reunification and national rejuvenation," Zhang Han added. -0-

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