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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on China and ASEAN countries to join hands to strengthen their respective strengths, withstand external shocks, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests through mutual support and coordinated action amid new changes in the current international situation.

Speaking at the 28th China-ASEAN Leaders' Meeting, he also called on both sides to seek greater synergies and promote sustainable economic growth by meeting mutual needs and deepening cooperation.

Li Qiang cited Xi Jinping's words during his April visit to Southeast Asia, saying that unity brings strength and cooperation leads to mutual success.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. During that war, China and the countries of Southeast Asia supported each other and fought side by side, ultimately achieving independence and liberation, said the Chinese Premier of the State Council.

In the decades since, he said, China and Southeast Asian countries have jointly pursued common development, achieving rapid economic growth through mutual inspiration and joint efforts, and overcoming major shocks such as the financial crisis, tsunami and the COVID-19 pandemic through mutual assistance and solidarity.

Li Qiang stated that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN countries and effectively promote the action plan for implementing the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026-2030), continuing efforts to build a closer community with a shared future for China and ASEAN.

According to him, to achieve this, it is first and foremost necessary to strengthen mutual strategic trust.

China will strengthen strategic communication, properly handle differences, and continue to support efforts to peacefully resolve disputes between Cambodia and Thailand through the ASEAN way, he said.

China also calls for speeding up consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and striving for their early completion, Li Qiang said.

Secondly, according to the Prime Minister, it is necessary to deepen the integration of interests.

Taking advantage of the opportunity provided by the implementation of the Protocol on Upgrading the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area to Version 3.0, China and ASEAN should work to promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and strengthen industrial integration, he said.

China will invest more capital in the China-ASEAN Cooperation Fund and is willing to establish a China-ASEAN Digital Academy, build an artificial intelligence cooperation platform, and establish a maritime development and technology cooperation center, the premier said, adding that the two sides can also deepen cooperation in transportation, digital economy, green economy, disaster prevention and mitigation, and climate change.

Thirdly, Li Qiang noted that it is necessary to strengthen humanitarian ties.

China will ensure a successful conclusion of the China-ASEAN People's and Cultural Exchanges Year and designate 2026 as the theme year for the 5th anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, he said.

Li Qiang also called on both sides to establish mechanisms for meetings between China and ASEAN tourism ministers and education ministers and to make full use of the network of China-ASEAN think tanks and academies on governance and public administration.

China is willing to work hand in hand with ASEAN countries to achieve sustainable and continuous progress in China-ASEAN cooperation, the Premier added.

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on China and Japan to jointly develop strategic relations based on mutual benefit and build constructive and stable bilateral relations befitting the new era.

During a telephone conversation with Toshimitsu Motegi, Wang Yi congratulated his Japanese counterpart on his re-assumption of office as Foreign Minister.

China and Japan are important neighbors, Wang Yi said, noting that Beijing maintains consistency and stability in its policy toward Japan and is willing to cooperate with Tokyo to continue to abide by the principles and follow the direction set out in the four political documents between the two countries.

China has noted the positive signals coming from the new Japanese cabinet, the Chinese Foreign Minister noted, adding that high-level exchanges are of great importance for the development of bilateral relations.

Wang Yi expressed hope that the new Japanese cabinet would get cooperation with China off to a good start.

Noting that the history and Taiwan issues concern the foundations of bilateral relations and the fundamental principle of goodwill between the two countries, Wang also expressed the hope that Japan will join hands with China to uphold the political foundation and promote the continuous improvement and development of bilateral relations in the right direction.

T. Motegi, in turn, said that as the international landscape undergoes profound changes, Japan and China are taking on increasingly significant international responsibilities.

China is an important neighbor of Japan, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attaches great importance to Japan-China relations, he noted.

The Japanese side has never intended to separate or sever supply chains with the Chinese side, and hopes that both sides will strengthen exchanges at all levels, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, properly resolve differences, and fully develop constructive and stable strategic relations of mutual benefit between the two countries, Motegi said.

The ministers also exchanged views on some specific issues in bilateral relations. –0–

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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — Three hundred Russian schoolchildren and their parents embarked on a six-day "Journey Through China's Ancient Cities" on Sunday evening aboard the first special train, the Y489, according to the Beijing Daily mobile app.

Over the course of six days, the train will make stops in three historical and cultural cities of China: Luoyang (Henan Province), Xi'an (Shaanxi Province), and Danfeng (Shaanxi Province). In Luoyang, Russian guests will visit the Longmenshiku Grottoes and Temples, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Xi'an, they will visit the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses from the Qin Shi Huang Tomb, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." There, Russian tourists will have the opportunity to make terracotta figurines themselves to deepen their understanding of the culture of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC). In the ancient town of Danfeng in the south of the province, In Shaanxi, Russian visitors will be able to immerse themselves in folk customs and traditions, learn about the intangible cultural heritage of tie-dye, and participate in other events that blend tradition and modernity.

To ensure a safe and comfortable journey, the special train provides a full range of services. A team of professional chefs is on hand. In addition to Chinese dishes, Russian-style dishes are also prepared, taking into account the dietary requirements of China and Russia. A team of cleaning staff meticulously ensures the train is kept clean and tidy throughout the journey. The train's medical staff carries first aid kit and medications to ensure the health and safety of all passengers. Each team is accompanied by a Russian interpreter, who serves as a language and cultural guide, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable cultural journey.

This trip is part of the China-Russia Year of Culture. The special train will allow more Russian families to gain a first-hand understanding of China through their own experiences, giving new impetus to cultural tourism cooperation between the two countries.

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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — In the first three quarters of 2025, 342 trucks were shipped abroad under the TIR (International Road Transport) system from the China-SCO Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "China-SCO Demonstration Zone"), located in Qingdao, Shandong Province (east China), an increase of 97 percent year-on-year, according to the website of the General Administration of Customs (GAC), citing data from Qingdao Customs.

During this period, these vehicles transported 5,486 tons of cargo, which is 114 percent more than in the same period last year.

The China-SCO Demonstration Zone has currently opened a number of international road freight transport routes, including China-Russia, China-Kazakhstan, China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan, and China-Belarus. In the two years since its opening, 634 vehicles carrying 9,956 tons of cargo and a total value of RMB 426 million (approximately USD 60 million) have been shipped from this zone under the TIR system. Both indicators have maintained high growth rates.

As the “fourth logistics channel” after air, sea and rail transport, international road transport plays a vital role in ensuring the rapid movement of goods around the world.

TIR is an international system that simplifies the transport of goods between countries. Under this system, cargo is sealed at the starting point of the route and inspected only upon arrival at the destination. At intermediate border crossings, border crossing officers merely verify the TIR carnet data and the customs stamp for the vehicle. This reduces transit time and mitigates potential risks associated with administrative customs procedures and cargo damage. China joined the TIR Convention in July 2016. -0-

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — An amendment to China's Cybersecurity Law was approved on Tuesday by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature.

The document was approved at the 18th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC and will come into force on January 1, 2026.

To address the growing need to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) while promoting its development, the amendment proposes supporting fundamental research in AI, promoting key technologies such as algorithms, and building AI-related infrastructure, including training data resources and computing power.

In addition, the document provides for the improvement of ethical standards in the field of AI, strengthening of monitoring and risk assessment, as well as security oversight.

The amendment aims to strengthen legal responsibility in the field of cybersecurity, improve coordination and consistency with relevant laws.

The current Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China, which is the fundamental legislation in this area, was adopted in 2016. -0-

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