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BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012, cooperation between China's eastern and western regions and the work of providing assistance have been carried out on the basis of high-level planning and vigorously promoted on an unprecedented scale in line with high requirements, a think tank said in a report.

The report, titled "County Economy in the New Era," was released Friday by the Xinhua Institute, a national-level think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency, at the Belt and Road International Think Tank Cooperation Forum held in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Data shows that as of the end of October 2024, eight provincial-level administrative units in eastern China had provided financial assistance totaling 22.89 billion yuan (about 3.23 billion US dollars) to 10 western regions of the same level.

The report notes that the two sides exchanged 2,979 party and government personnel and 24,000 technical specialists, provided guidance to enterprises investing 140.9 billion yuan, purchased and provided assistance in selling agricultural and subsidiary products worth 112.9 billion yuan, and helped employ 815,000 rural residents.

The report said this has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the development of county-level economies in less developed areas of Central and Western China.

Relying on the CPC's organizational advantages, the eastern-western cooperation and the sponsorship programs have not only promoted the high-quality development of county-level economies in central and western China, but also created favorable conditions for the development of new productive forces in the eastern regions, laying a solid foundation for achieving common prosperity, the report said, stressing the need to better utilize institutional advantages to achieve targeted complementarity of regional strengths and the most efficient allocation of resources. -0-

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Wellington, November 22 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), called for deeper mutually beneficial cooperation between China and New Zealand. He paid an official visit to the country from November 19 to 22 at the invitation of Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlie.

During his visit, Zhao Leji met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Lacson in Auckland and held talks with George Brownlie in Wellington.

During his meeting with K. Lacson, Zhao Leji said that cooperation between the two countries in various fields has yielded fruitful results and the second decade of the comprehensive strategic partnership has started well.

He said China is willing to work with New Zealand to strengthen traditional friendship, enhance mutual understanding and trust, take into account each other's core interests and concerns, and be sincere friends and cooperative partners who treat each other as equals.

Zhao Leji expressed hope that China and New Zealand can deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, advance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen multilateral cooperation, and jointly promote trade and investment liberalization and regional economic integration.

K. Lakson said the traditional friendship between New Zealand and China is deep and the relationship between them is long-standing and stable.

Wellington has always adhered to the one-China policy, he noted. New Zealand is ready to strengthen dialogue and exchanges with China and cooperate in various areas, such as economics and trade, education, culture, tourism, environmental protection, and agriculture, to bring greater benefits to the people of both countries, the prime minister emphasized.

During his meeting with J. Brownlie, Zhao Leji said that China is willing to cooperate with New Zealand in strengthening exchanges at various levels and interactions between legislative bodies, strengthening communication and cooperation on multilateral platforms, and promoting the development of global governance in a more equitable and reasonable direction.

J. Brownlie noted that the New Zealand Parliament is ready to strengthen friendly exchanges with the NPC and play an active role in developing bilateral relations. –0–

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Islamabad, November 22 (Xinhua) — Pakistani security forces killed 13 militants linked to a foreign-funded group in two separate operations in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Armed Forces said on Friday evening.

According to the ISPR, the operations were conducted on November 20 and 21, during which weapons and ammunition were seized. The killed terrorists were involved in attacks on military and police personnel, as well as targeted killings of civilians.

Security forces have launched operations to eliminate all remaining militants, the ISPR emphasized, adding that the military will continue to fully dismantle foreign-sponsored terrorist networks during the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign.

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YANGON, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council Information Team chief Zaw Min Tun on Saturday condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent Taiwan-related remarks in an interview with Xinhua, stressing that Myanmar has always firmly adhered to the one-China policy.

Sanae Takaichi's comments fail to demonstrate that her country has learned from history and demonstrate neither remorse nor responsibility for the crimes Japan committed throughout Asia, he stated. Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar, once suffered greatly under Japanese fascism, and Myanmar strongly condemns any possible revival of such tendencies in Japan, Zaw Min Tun emphasized.

Sanae Takaichi's comments contradict the one-China policy and encourage separatist forces advocating for "Taiwan independence," he said, emphasizing that Myanmar has always firmly adhered to the one-China policy and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and Myanmar opposes any external interference, Zaw Min Tun added.

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BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Chinese and U.S. militaries held the second working group meeting in 2025 and the annual meeting of the maritime military security consultation mechanism in Hawaii from November 18 to 20, the Chinese Navy said Saturday.

The two sides held a frank and constructive exchange of views, mainly on the maritime and air security situation of China and the United States, on the basis of equality and respect, the Chinese navy said in a statement.

They reviewed typical encounters between the two countries' armed forces in maritime and airspace, assessed compliance with the rules of conduct for ensuring the safety of such encounters, and discussed measures to enhance naval security between the two countries, the statement said.

Representatives of the two armies also exchanged views on the topics of the 2026 working group meeting.

The statement said both sides agreed that the maritime military security consultation mechanism helps the frontline forces of the two countries conduct interactions more professionally and safely, reduce misunderstandings, avoid misjudgments, and manage risks and crises.

The Chinese side reiterated its strong opposition to any actions aimed at undermining China's sovereignty and security under the pretext of freedom of navigation or overflight.

China also firmly opposes any violation of its sovereignty, provocation, or close-in reconnaissance. The country will continue to strictly safeguard its national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with law and regulations, and to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, the statement said. -0-

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Abuja, November 22 (Xinhua) — At least 215 students and 12 teachers were abducted early Friday in Niger State, central Nigeria, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), an umbrella organization of churches representing various denominations.

CAN spokesperson in Niger State, Daniel Atori, said on Friday evening that students and teachers were taken hostage by suspected terrorists who attacked St. Mary's Private School in Agwara Local Government Area.

According to D. Atori, he obtained his information during meetings with the parents of the abducted children. A CAN representative assured them that the organization was working with the government and security agencies to rescue the schoolchildren.

The students, aged 12 to 17, were abducted from their dormitory when gunmen stormed the school grounds on Friday.

Niger State Secretary of State Abubakar Usman confirmed the incident, without giving the exact number of abductees. He noted that the attack occurred despite security alerts about heightened security threats in some areas.

Based on this information, the government ordered the suspension of all construction activities and the temporary closure of boarding schools in the danger zone, A. Usman stated. However, St. Mary's School resumed operations without notifying authorities or seeking their permission, "thereby putting students and staff at risk," the official emphasized.

Local security authorities have launched a full-scale investigation and search and rescue operations to ensure the safe return of the students.

Niger state police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun told Xinhua by telephone that various military and paramilitary units had been deployed to the scene to comb the surrounding forests and rescue the abducted.

This is the second such incident in Nigeria this week. On Monday, gunmen abducted at least 25 girls from a government secondary school in the northern state of Kebbi.

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BEIJING, November 22 (Xinhua) — Experts emphasized the importance of culture in the modernization of countries in the Global South at a parallel forum on "Traditional Culture and Modern Life" held in Beijing on Friday as part of the Forum on the Modernization of the Global South.

At a parallel forum, Jin Minqing, Director of the Institute of Contemporary China Studies, called on the Global South to embark on a new path of modernization based on diversity and coexistence.

According to him, the Global South is not only a geographical or economic concept, but also a reflection of the diversity of civilizations, as well as a kind of move beyond a single model of modernization.

"We have different cultural traditions and face different realities and challenges, but we are all seeking a more just, sustainable, and humane model of modernization. Every civilization is irreplaceable in human history, and the values and way of life of every country and every nationality must be respected," he emphasized.

Agshin Aliyev, Head of the Azerbaijani Language Department at the Institute of Asia at Beijing Foreign Studies University, noted the role of language education in facilitating humanitarian exchanges between countries of the Global South.

Language is the bearer of civilization. Through language instruction, all students can gain firsthand insight into millennia-old Chinese philosophy, literature, art, and the country's contemporary society, while teaching Azerbaijani opens the door for Chinese students to understand the unique history and culture of the South Caucasus.

“Teaching foreign languages is the ‘golden key’ to mutual understanding between civilizations and the driving force behind practical cooperation,” he noted.

Valery Petrov, Chief Researcher at the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted the importance of cultural traditions and heritage for modernization in his speech via video link.

He pointed out that culture is not a surface. It is a living, eternal memory, in which not a single symbol inscribed on the tablets of the human spirit will disappear.

“Those reformers who succeed are those who are wise enough to carry out their work on the solid foundation of their national traditions, which include the enduring heritage of their history, mythology, religion, etc., everything that can be called culture or civilization,” he concluded.

This parallel forum was organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Xinhua News Agency. Experts from China, Greece, France, Portugal, Russia, Croatia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Egypt, Singapore, Indonesia, Burundi, and Nigeria participated.

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YANGON, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council Information Team chief Zaw Min Tun on Friday responded to media questions regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent inaccurate remarks about Taiwan.

Zaw Min Tun said the Myanmar government had taken note of the Japanese Prime Minister's relevant comments and outlined his position.

First, the Myanmar government adheres to the one-China policy. Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has repeatedly reiterated this position during meetings with Chinese leaders.

Secondly, China and Myanmar are friendly neighbors. They are working to establish a comprehensive partnership of strategic coordination and are committed to building a community of shared destiny. The Myanmar government attaches great importance to and values this relationship.

Third, Myanmar has always adhered to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, respects China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will continue to support China's efforts to safeguard national unity.

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Beirut, November 22 (Xinhua) – 331 people have been killed and 945 wounded in Lebanon as a result of Israeli strikes and ceasefire violations since the ceasefire agreement took effect a year ago, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Friday.

According to the department, this refers to the period from November 28, 2024, shortly after the start of the ceasefire brokered by the United States and France, until November 20, 2025.

In a statement, Lebanon's Public Health Emergency Operations Center attributed the casualties to Israeli raids, attacks and violations of the agreement aimed at ending the fighting sparked by the Gaza war.

Although the ceasefire formally ended full-scale hostilities, tensions remain. The Israeli military continues to periodically carry out strikes on Lebanese territory, claiming they are necessary to eliminate the immediate threat posed by Hezbollah.

Israel also maintained its troops at five strategic points along the Lebanese border, failing to comply with the agreement's demand for a complete withdrawal by February 18. –0–

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TOKYO, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — Hundreds of Japanese protested in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Friday, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi withdraw his recent inaccurate remarks about Taiwan, explain himself, and apologize.

People began gathering for the rally around 7:00 PM local time, holding signs with slogans such as "Withdraw your declarations, oppose the war," "This is all because of Takaichi," and "Takaichi, go away." "We will not allow the revival of militarism!" they chanted.

At a Diet session on November 7, Sanae Takaichi stated that mainland China's "use of force against Taiwan" could pose a "threat to Japan's survival," and hinted at the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. The prime minister later emphasized that her statements were consistent with the government's long-standing position and that she would not back down from them.

Several protesters demanded that Sanae Takaichi take responsibility for her comments about Taiwan and resign as prime minister.

Protester Haruko Oki told Xinhua she was "extremely shocked" when she saw Sanae Takaichi's speech in the Diet on television—it was "extremely inappropriate" and "contained dangerous political bias."

A protester surnamed Okahara told Xinhua that the number of Chinese tourists in many places in Japan has dropped significantly recently, which has begun to affect the country's tourism industry.

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Japan, also participated in the rally. In an interview with Xinhua, she noted that Sanae Takaichi's statements regarding Taiwan are pushing Japan toward war and that "such a political position is absolutely unacceptable."

Sanae Takaichi's statements have drawn sharp criticism from legal scholars, anti-war groups, and opposition parties in Japan. Local opinion points out that Takaichi's words violate the commitments made by the Japanese government in the 1972 joint statement with China and clearly contradict Tokyo's long-standing foreign policy toward Beijing, which will inevitably cause unnecessary tension in the region.

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