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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin held separate meetings on Tuesday with Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Yotova, Iranian Vice President Zahra Behrouz Azar and Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Zulaykho Makhkamova, who arrived in Beijing to attend the Global Women's Summit.

At a meeting with I. Yotova, Shen Yiqin, also chair of the All-China Women's Federation, stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Bulgaria relations are making continuous progress. She added that China hopes to deepen cooperation with Bulgaria in areas such as culture, education, and the comprehensive development of women.

I. Yotova, for her part, emphasized the importance of the Global Women's Summit, expressing her readiness to continue to promote practical cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including the protection of women's rights and interests.

Speaking with Z. Behrouz Azar, Shen Yiqin noted that China intends to strengthen communication and coordination with Iran and, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, jointly promote further progress in China-Iran relations.

Z. Behrouz Azar, in turn, praised the development of bilateral relations and stated that Iran expects to deepen cooperation with China in various fields for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.

During her meeting with Z. Makhkamova, Shen Yiqin indicated that China intends to work with Uzbekistan to comprehensively implement the agreements reached by the heads of state, deepen cooperation in various areas, including women's development, and jointly build a Chinese-Uzbek community with a shared future.

Z. Makhkamova praised China's progress in advancing women's issues and stated that Uzbekistan is prepared to use the practical implementation of the current summit's outcomes as an opportunity to jointly promote women's issues. –0–

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — The 2nd World Conference on Sinology, themed "Historical and Modern China: A Global Horizon," opened in Shanghai, east China, on Tuesday.

Around 500 renowned experts and scholars from around the world will participate in in-depth discussions on this topic. The conference is expected to include various sub-forums, an urban civilization exhibition, and other events.

Li Shulei, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the conference and delivered a keynote speech.

Chen Jining, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, also attended the event.

Participants from China and abroad noted that Sinology should view Chinese civilization as an organically unified whole, analyzing the country's social, economic, and political landscape within a broader historical and cultural framework.

They emphasized the importance of explaining modernization in a Chinese style to present a genuine, multifaceted, and comprehensive China to the world. Participants also supported the Global Civilization Initiative, pledging to act as ambassadors to facilitate exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

The sub-forums will cover topics such as Chinese-style modernization, Sinological studies in the age of digital intelligence, and the role of youth in Sinological studies in the future.

The current conference, organized by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai People's Government with the support of other government departments and academic institutions, is also expected to unveil an initiative to develop global Chinese studies and present a list of recommended readings for research in this area. –0–

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Moscow, October 14 /Xinhua/ — Sales of new vehicles on the Russian market in the fourth quarter of 2025 are expected to total 350,000 units, and 1.3-1.4 million for the entire year. This was announced on Tuesday by Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade previously reported that just over 1 million vehicles of all types, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses, were sold in Russia from January to September 2025. The market decline compared to the same period last year was 24.6%.

According to A. Alikhanov, given the dynamics of the automotive market, the ministry expects a total of 350,000 vehicles to be sold in the fourth quarter.

"By the end of 2025, the new car market across all segments will reach approximately 1.3-1.4 million units. This is approximately a quarter less than last year's results, but it may exceed the more moderate growth figures for 2023, when approximately 1.3 million cars were sold," the minister noted.

He also noted that demand stimulation measures, the main ones being preferential car loans and leasing, continue to support the market. "In the first eight months of 2025, approximately 115,000 domestically produced cars have already been sold using these instruments," A. Alikhanov clarified.

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — China's three leading telecom operators — China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom — have officially launched electronic SIM card (eSIM) phone services nationwide.

China Telecom announced that eSIM phone services are now available throughout China. Consumers can activate the service in physical stores or pre-order online through the company's app, then visit a pre-selected store for activation.

China Mobile said it will provide eSIM services across its entire product line, covering not only smartphones but also smartwatches, tablets, and in-car devices.

The eSIM phone service integrates the functions of a physical SIM card into the phone's built-in chip. Without inserting a physical SIM card, eSIM-enabled phone users can remotely upload their mobile numbers and store them on the phone's chip. Phones equipped with eSIM offer the same features as their traditional SIM card counterparts, including voice calls, mobile data, and text messaging services.

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — The closing ceremony of the Global Women's Summit was held in Beijing on Monday afternoon, with State Councilor Shen Yiqin, Chairperson of the All-China Women's Federation, and UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Sima Sami Bacchus attending and delivering speeches.

As Shen Yiqin noted, the five practical measures announced by China to support the global development of women's issues demonstrate the responsibility of a major power and have received high praise and positive feedback from summit participants.

China is ready to work with other countries to translate the important initiatives and strategic consensus reached during the summit into concrete actions to help more women realize their dreams and achieve success, the State Councilor added.

S.S. Bacchus, for her part, praised China's enormous achievements in women's affairs and its significant contribution to global women's development, stating that all countries should better study China's experience in the field of women's development.

The closing ceremony was attended by approximately 800 delegates from more than 110 countries and international organizations, and a presidential statement was issued following the summit.

Leaders and representatives from 46 countries and international organizations delivered speeches at the plenary session held before the closing ceremony. They called the summit a new milestone in the history of the international women's movement and pledged to take concrete actions to accelerate the process of women's full development.

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Beijing, October 14 (Xinhua) — China will continue to deeply implement its innovation-driven development strategy, integrate more openly into the global market, and share the fruits of its scientific and technological development with the world, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Tuesday.

Lin Jian made the announcement at a regular press briefing in response to recent comments from International Federation of Robotics (IFR) President Takayuki Ito, who recently stated in an interview that China's robotics industry is growing at an unprecedented pace, becoming an important driver of automation in the global manufacturing industry.

The Chinese diplomat noted that, according to the World Robotics 2025 report published by the IFR, the number of industrial robots in operation in China will exceed 2 million units in 2024, placing China first in the world in this indicator.

“At the same time, we see that Chinese robots are demonstrating potential for widespread application in areas such as automotive manufacturing, electronics, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, consumer services, medicine, and education, gradually moving from laboratories to factory production lines and into people’s homes around the world,” Lin Jian emphasized.

The mass production of robots in China and the diversity of their application scenarios are driven by strong innovative momentum and a constantly improving industrial development environment, Lin Jian continued, noting that such progress not only accelerates the growth of domestic enterprises but also stimulates the coordinated development of international supply chains and related industries.

According to him, China currently has over 500,000 high-tech enterprises, and the number of "lighthouse factories" representing the cutting-edge of intelligent manufacturing and digitalization exceeds 40 percent of the global total. China also ranks first in the world in this indicator.

“This creates an inexhaustible new impetus for the Chinese economy and brings wisdom and strength to global scientific and technological progress,” added the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. –0–

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DHAKA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — At least 16 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.

According to local media reports, the two buildings are located next to each other, opposite the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology.

"The bodies of 12 victims were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and the National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery," Talha Bin Jashim, a spokesperson for the Dhaka Fire Department headquarters, told Xinhua.

At least 12 fire crews arrived at the scene around 11:40 a.m. Tuesday to put out the fire.

The service spokesman added that the fire at the seven-story garment factory, which started on the third floor, had been mostly extinguished.

However, he said firefighters continue to work to completely extinguish the fire at the chemical warehouse, which contained hazardous materials including bleach, plastic and hydrogen peroxide.

Another fire official, who asked to remain anonymous, warned that the death toll was likely to rise.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and security officials have not commented on the incident. –0–

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ANTANANARIVO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Colonel Michael Randrianirina, an officer in the Madagascar army, announced on Tuesday that state power in the country was transferred to the control of a military council consisting of representatives of the army, gendarmerie and national police.

M. Randrianirina stated that the constitution had been suspended and new state structures had been created “to meet the aspirations of the people of Madagascar.”

The colonel also announced the dissolution of key state institutions, including the Senate, the Supreme Constitutional Court and the National Independent Electoral Commission.

On the same day, the National Assembly of Madagascar (the lower house of parliament) voted in an extraordinary session in the capital, Antananarivo, to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, despite the president having previously announced the dissolution of the chamber. –0–

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ANTANANARIVO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Madagascar's National Assembly, the country's lower house of parliament, voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina at an extraordinary session in the capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday, despite the presidential office's earlier announcement of the chamber's dissolution.

"President A. Rajoelina has been impeached. Of the 131 deputies present at the vote, 130 voted for impeachment, and one abstained," Deputy Speaker of the House Siteni Randrianasoloniaiko announced after the meeting.

This decision was made several hours after A. Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the National Assembly.

According to local media, quoting S. Randrianasoloniaiko, the decree on dissolution “has no legal force due to the lack of official approval.”

On the same day, Colonel Michael Randrianina, an officer in the Madagascar army, announced the transfer of state power in the country to the control of a military council, which included representatives of the army, gendarmerie, and national police.

M. Randrianirina stated that the constitution had been suspended and new state structures had been created “to meet the aspirations of the people of Madagascar.”

The colonel also announced the dissolution of key state institutions, including the Senate, the Supreme Constitutional Court and the National Independent Electoral Commission. –0–

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang held a meeting on the economic situation on Tuesday, hearing the views and suggestions of experts and entrepreneurs on the national economy and related work.

After listening to speeches from experts and business representatives, Li Qiang noted that since the beginning of the year, despite difficult external conditions and difficulties in economic activity, China has made every effort to maintain the continuous improvement of the economy and stimulate high-quality development.

Li Qiang called for maintaining strong confidence and facing challenges head-on, staying focused on properly managing their own affairs, and striving to achieve the annual goals and objectives of the country's socio-economic development.

The Chinese prime minister emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to address bottlenecks through reform, expand domestic demand, and strengthen domestic economic circulation. He stated that it is necessary to improve investment efficiency, foster market viability, and comprehensively combat disorderly and irrational competition.

Li Qiang also called for accelerating the practical implementation of scientific and technological achievements, stabilizing foreign trade and foreign investment, and improving the comprehensive service system abroad.

The Premier expressed hope that entrepreneurs will focus on innovation and make even greater contributions to high-quality development. He called on experts and scholars to provide valuable suggestions and recommendations to help improve economic performance and contribute to the country's development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

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