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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — China's mobile phone shipments rose 8.7 percent year-on-year to 32.27 million units in October 2025, according to data released Wednesday by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT).

According to the organization, a research institute under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, 90.9 percent of October shipments were 5G-enabled smartphones, totaling 29.33 million units. This represents a year-on-year increase of 9.7 percent.

By the end of October this year, the number of 5G mobile phone users in China exceeded 1.18 billion, showing a net increase of 170 million compared to the end of 2024 and accounting for 64.7 percent of the total number of mobile phone users in the country.

According to the CICT, China has seen a significant increase in the number of 5G base stations since the beginning of 2025. As of the end of October, there were approximately 4.76 million, representing an increase of 507,000 compared to the end of last year, or 37 percent of the total number of mobile base stations nationwide.

According to the Chinese Telecommunications and Information Technology Authority (CTICA), China's telecommunications industry maintained stable growth from January to October 2025. The country's revenue from telecommunications services during this period exceeded 1.46 trillion yuan (approximately $206 billion), up 0.9 percent from the previous year.

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HAIKOU, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — The International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Space Technology was held in Boao Township, south China's Hainan Island Province, from Dec. 9 to 11. Around 50 experts and astronauts from China, the United States, Russia, Germany, and other countries attended the conference.

Conference participants engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on issues such as the peaceful uses of space technologies, the promotion of healthcare through their use, and the opportunities and challenges facing global cooperation in space exploration.

According to a number of experts who participated in the above-mentioned event, international cooperation is the main driving force for promoting sustainable development of the space industry.

Driss El Hadani, Deputy Director-General of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, stated that space is the "largest infrastructure" shared by humanity and an important platform for international cooperation. Humanity currently faces a number of space challenges, such as limited orbital resources and the growing threat of space debris. To address these pressing issues, humanity must work together.

“I am glad to see that some organizations and institutions are already conducting relevant research on these issues,” he noted.

Luo Ge, Chairman of the China Association for Remote Sensing Applications, pointed out that international exchanges and cooperation are one of the driving forces promoting the development of the space industry and healthcare.

He said that if countries around the world can continuously strengthen cooperation in space and work hand in hand, this will not only contribute to the rapid development of China's space industry, but also allow all participating countries to share in the benefits of this cooperation.

Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli noted that humanity needs to strive for the joint development of the space industry through cooperation and promote progress through healthy competition.

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Rabat, December 11 (Xinhua) — The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in the Moroccan city of Fez has risen to 22, the state prosecutor said on Wednesday, revising the previously reported figure of 19.

According to the prosecutor, the incident occurred late Tuesday evening in the Al-Mustaqbal neighborhood, when an unoccupied building collapsed, triggering the collapse of a neighboring four-story building. A traditional aqiqah (birth sacrifice) ceremony was being held in the second building.

Women and children are among the victims. Another 16 people were injured, some in serious condition. Authorities said the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.

The Judicial Police, led by the State Prosecutor, has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. According to preliminary information, both buildings were built in 2006. –0–

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Washington, December 10 (Xinhua) — The Pentagon activated the U.S. Army's Western Hemisphere Command (West-Hemcom) after the White House released its National Security Strategy document, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a press release on Wednesday.

The command consolidated the U.S. Army Command, U.S. Army North, and U.S. Army South into a single four-star operational headquarters, according to a release. It also noted that the activation ceremony took place on December 5 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Army General Joseph Ryan, who previously served as the U.S. Army's deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training, has assumed command of West-Hemcom, the statement said.

"The newly created command is the theater operations headquarters, overseeing all Army plans, postures, operations, and force movements in support of the U.S. Northern and Southern Commands. It operates in accordance with national strategic priorities," the statement reads.

If all conditions are met, West-Hemcom is expected to achieve full operational capability by the summer of 2026, the release said. –0–

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Beijing, December 11 (Xinhua) — Testing of several key technologies on China's Qingzhou (or "Light Boat") cargo spacecraft, a new generation of cargo spacecraft, has been completed. It is expected to be ready for its maiden flight as early as next year, according to its developer, the Innovation Academy of Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS).

The Qingzhou is designed as a compact cargo ship with an emphasis on low cost, high reliability, high adaptability and high intelligence, which will have impressive capabilities.

The spacecraft weighs approximately 5 tons, the cargo module's loading volume is 9 cubic meters, and the total internal volume is 27 cubic meters. The cargo module is equipped with a four-tiered rack system with 40 standard cells, allowing for flexible placement of payloads, ranging from crew supplies to scientific equipment. This design allows for the diverse logistical needs of the space station.

The intelligent onboard control system provides intelligent identification, tracking, and management of cargo. Astronauts will be able to quickly locate items using voice commands, significantly increasing search efficiency and reducing workload in orbit.

To store special supplies, the spacecraft is equipped with modular "space refrigerators"—containers with a 60-liter cold chain each. They can be flexibly grouped as needed, up to a maximum capacity of 300 liters. Precise temperature control enables the stable transportation of fresh food.

The Qingzhou has an integrated single-module design, which not only reduces its overall size and improves space utilization, but also ensures compatibility with reusable launch vehicles for rapid launch.

The Qingzhou launch vehicle is also designed so that the spacecraft and rocket form a compact integrated system. With the start of mass production and deeper commercial cooperation, it's possible the cost of delivering cargo into space, currently around 100,000 yuan (US$14,134) per kilogram, will decrease. -0-

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Almaty, December 11 /Xinhua/ — The Global South's position in 2025 is characterized by a shift from being influenced by external forces to being an active player in shaping the global agenda. Countries of the South are no longer simply responding to initiatives from the North, but are increasingly setting the parameters for discussions on development, debt obligations, energy transition, and the reform of global institutions. This opinion was expressed by Gulnar Shaimergenova, Director of the Center for China Studies, in an interview with Xinhua.

She noted that this is not about replacing the existing order, but rather about its gradual reformatting toward multipolarity with a growing role for middle powers, which objectively includes Kazakhstan. Against this backdrop, the states of the Global South in 2025 will largely determine the substantive agenda of key multilateral forums—the G20, climate negotiations, and discussions on reforming international financial institutions.

At the same time, she said, the role of alternative formats, primarily BRICS, is also growing. The group's expansion has transformed it into a platform comparable in terms of combined gross domestic product (GDP), purchasing power parity, and share of global growth, and in a number of respects, surpasses traditional clubs of developed countries.

"The BRICS mechanism is attractive to countries of the Global South due to its unique combination of political and diplomatic platforms, development tools, and real economic clout, all without the rigid, ideological conditions of participation," the expert said.

According to her, it is fundamentally important that BRICS does not offer an anti-Western position, but rather an alternative and complementary framework within which developing countries can promote the principles of sovereign choice of development models, respect for cultural diversity, and the inadmissibility of unilateral sanctions, without abandoning cooperation with other partners.

For Kazakhstan, according to G. Shaimergenova, BRICS is an important element of the emerging inclusive multipolarity, capable of strengthening North-South and East-West connectivity, reducing global development imbalances, and expanding opportunities for middle powers in the global governance system.

"In my view, the economic strength of the Global South and its proactive stance on reforming multilateral institutions are a natural consequence of profound structural shifts in the global economy. If managed well, these processes can strengthen global resilience rather than undermine it," she emphasized.

“The optimal model is an inclusive multipolarity, in which the growing influence of the Global South is combined with maintaining open channels of dialogue with developed countries, which meets the long-term interests of both our country and the international community,” noted G. Shaimergenova. –0–

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — The World Bank on Thursday released its latest forecast for China's economic growth in 2025, raising the growth target by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous forecast.

According to the World Bank, the Chinese government is pursuing a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy, which is supporting domestic consumption and investment. At the same time, demand from developing countries is supporting exports.

“China’s economic growth in the coming years will depend increasingly on domestic demand,” said Mara Warwick, World Bank Country Director for China, Mongolia, and Korea. “In addition to short-term fiscal stimulus, advancing structural reforms to the social security system and creating a more predictable business climate could also help boost confidence and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.” -0-

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SHENZHEN, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Symposium and Informal Senior Officials' Meeting (APEC Symposium and ISOM) kicked off Thursday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.

The APEC Symposium and Senior Officials' Meeting, scheduled for December 11-12, is the first event hosted by China as the host country of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2026. It kicks off the "Year of China" for APEC. -0-

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In recent days, the metasequoia leaves have begun to turn red at the Songyahu National Wetland Park in Changsha, Hunan Province. This vibrant, picturesque scene attracts many residents who come here to stroll and take beautiful photos. Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.

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On December 8, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China released data showing that China's total foreign trade volume in goods for the first 11 months of this year amounted to 41.21 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year—the same growth rate as the first 10 months. In November, import and export growth recovered to 4.1%, a positive trend that has persisted for 10 consecutive months since February.

A more detailed analysis of the latest data shows that the recovery in monthly growth rates has become a key support for the increase in import and export volumes. In November, China's exports totaled 2.35 trillion yuan, while imports reached 1.55 trillion yuan, up 5.7% and 1.7% year-on-year, respectively. Compared to the previous month, these growth rates accelerated by 6.5 and 0.3 percentage points, further demonstrating the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade.

Private enterprises were the main driving force behind these results. According to customs statistics, in the first 11 months, imports and exports by China's private enterprises totaled 23.52 trillion yuan, an increase of 7.1% year-on-year, while the number of private companies engaged in foreign trade operations increased by 66,000 compared to the same period last year. In November, the growth rate of imports and exports accelerated by 3.9 percentage points compared to the previous month, with both exports and imports growing for nine consecutive months.

Thanks to innovative and green development, China's foreign trade competitiveness continues to strengthen. According to customs statistics, in the first 11 months of this year, China's exports of machinery and electronic products totaled 14.89 trillion yuan, up 8.8% year-on-year and accounting for 60.9% of the country's total exports. Specifically, exports of the "new three" products (new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products) and ships increased by 24.1% and 27.8%, respectively.

Currently, with the winter sports season in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, exports of ice and snow sports products continue to grow. "In recent years, winter sports equipment has become a new growth driver for us, with orders already booked through April next year," noted Wang Jialu, head of foreign trade at Zhejiang Yuanjing Sports Goods Co., Ltd., located in Songmen Township, Wenling City. "In the first 10 months of this year, ski goggle exports reached 65 million yuan, an increase of 37.5% year-on-year. We are currently rapidly fulfilling the fifth batch of orders for the European winter season."

According to customs statistics, since the second half of this year, the growth rate of exports of skates to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as ski suits and other winter sports products to the North American market, has exceeded double digits.

With a strong manufacturing base and a comprehensive industrial system, China's economic and trade ties with its trading partners are becoming increasingly close, with emerging markets providing even greater growth.

According to data, in the first 11 months of 2025, China's foreign trade volume with ASEAN, its largest trading partner, amounted to 6.82 trillion yuan, an increase of 8.5% year-on-year. Trade volume with Africa, Latin America, and the European Union grew by 18.7%, 5.6%, and 5.4%, respectively.

Lü Dalian, Director of the Statistical Analysis Department of the General Administration of Customs, noted that China consistently adheres to the principles of open and mutually beneficial cooperation, constantly expanding bilateral ties with trading partners and promoting joint development. In the first 11 months of this year, China's trade with more than 110 countries and regions saw a simultaneous increase in exports and imports, exceeding the same period last year by more than 20 countries and regions.

Industry experts note that at the end of the year, when all areas of work are in their final stages, amid external challenges such as rising global unilateralism and protectionism, China needs to further strengthen innovation drivers, expand international cooperation, and enhance trade resilience to ensure sustainable growth in foreign trade. This will transform the accumulated positive trends into a powerful flow, providing a strong impetus for achieving annual foreign trade goals and laying a solid foundation for a successful launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan.

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