Political parties in China and Pacific Island countries have agreed to deepen cooperation.

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BEIJING, November 19 (Xinhua) — The 5th China-Pacific Island Countries Political Party Dialogue was held in Beijing on Wednesday. The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation.

The dialogue was attended by Liu Haixing, Director of the International Relations Department of the CPC Central Committee, as well as leaders of political parties of the Pacific island states and their diplomatic representatives in China.

Liu Haixing stated that China highly values the Pacific island countries' commitment to the one-China principle. He stated that the CPC stands ready to work with the political parties and politicians of these countries to implement the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, to serve as a guiding force in consensus-building, a model for mutual learning, and a driving force in practical cooperation, and to jointly build a closer community with a shared future for China and the Pacific island countries.

The leaders of political parties of the Pacific island countries, for their part, expressed their willingness to strengthen dialogue and exchanges with the CPC, deepen cooperation in various fields, jointly implement the four major global initiatives put forward by China, and promote peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region.

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China calls on the US to do more to promote peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean — Chinese Foreign Ministry

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Beijing, November 19 (Xinhua) — China calls on the United States to do more to promote peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

According to media reports, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the launch of Operation Southern Spear, aimed at "eliminating narcoterrorists" in the Western Hemisphere. This week, the US State Department announced its decision to designate the so-called Cartel de los Soles, allegedly led by Nicolás Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) effective November 24, 2025. The United States also stated that it is not ruling out a military operation in Venezuela.

Commenting on the reports at a regular press briefing, Mao Ning said China firmly supports the Declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace adopted by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in 2014.

According to the official representative, the Chinese side opposes any actions that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and undermine the sovereignty and security of other states, and also opposes interference by external forces in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext.

“We hope that the United States will carry out normal cooperation in law enforcement and judicial matters within the framework of bilateral and multilateral legal mechanisms and take more actions to promote peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean,” Mao Ning concluded. –0–

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The Maritime Silk Road Cities Cooperation and Development Conference opened in East China.

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HANGZHOU, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) — The 2025 Maritime Silk Road Cities Cooperation and Development Conference and the 2025 International Travel Agents Conference opened in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday.

During the conference, entitled "Integration and Innovation for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation," approximately 400 participants from China, Italy, Indonesia, and other countries will discuss opportunities for joint development.

Xinhua News Agency Director-General Fu Hua said at the opening ceremony of the event on Wednesday that through the Belt and Road Initiative, China has paved the way for cooperation, shared opportunities and co-prosperity with partner countries along the Maritime Silk Road.

Looking to the future, Fu Hua assured that Xinhua will continue to promote exchanges and provide services to support cooperation in various fields between cities along the Maritime Silk Road, contributing to the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road.

In his speech, Liang Yimin, Chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized that Zhejiang will continue to promote innovation-based cooperation and share development results with cities along the Maritime Silk Road.

The conference, which runs from November 18 to 20, is jointly organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Xinhua News Agency, the Wenzhou Municipal People's Government, the provincial department of culture, radio, television and tourism, and other departments. –0–

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Vice Premier of the State Council of China called for accelerating the digitalization and intellectualization of the manufacturing industry.

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Chongqing, November 19 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing called for accelerating the digital and intelligent upgrading and transformation of the manufacturing industry and consistently promoting the innovative development of state-owned enterprises.

During his inspection tour of Guizhou Province and Chongqing Municipality, both in southwest China, from November 16 to 19, Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, said it is necessary to modernize and improve the quality of traditional industries, cultivate and strengthen emerging sectors, proactively formulate development plans for future industries, and develop new productive forces based on local conditions.

After visiting enterprises in sectors such as data services, chemicals, food, metallurgy, automotive, and communications equipment, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that advancing the digital and intelligent modernization and transformation of the manufacturing industry is an urgent need to strengthen the foundation of the real economy.

Zhang Guoqing emphasized the importance of promoting the deep integration of large-scale AI models with research, design, and production at enterprises. He called for increased efforts to promote research and development of domestic industrial software and its practical application, focusing on data accumulation and improving the compatibility of software with production equipment.

As the Deputy Prime Minister pointed out, state-owned enterprises must continually enhance their ability to innovate independently, cultivate new productive forces, and create new competitive advantages through the deep integration of scientific, technological, and industrial innovations.

Liu Guozhong added that it is necessary to improve institutional mechanisms for stimulating original innovation at state-owned enterprises, increase the share of investment in fundamental research, and achieve new breakthroughs in key, universal, and advanced technologies. –0–

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China's Vice Premier called for using the experience of the rural green revitalization program to promote comprehensive rural revitalization.

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HANGZHOU, November 19 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong called for studying and applying the experience gained in the rural green revitalization program to promote the all-round development of rural areas to a new level.

Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the call at a national meeting to study and apply the experience of the green revitalization program for rural areas, which was held from Tuesday to Wednesday in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province (east China).

The Vice Premier of the State Council stated the need to make tireless efforts to comprehensively develop rural areas, emphasizing the importance of strengthening and improving rural governance, promoting sustainable growth in rural incomes, and creating high-quality living conditions in rural areas.

Liu Guozhong called for increasing grain production capacity, improving the quality and efficiency of specialized industries, and using regular targeted support measures to prevent a mass return to poverty.

In June 2003, Zhejiang Province launched the Green Village Revitalization Program, which aimed to modernize about 10,000 villages included in the program and turn about 1,000 of them into models for the comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society.

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China welcomes the Netherlands' decision to suspend its control order against Nexperia, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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Beijing, November 19 (Xinhua) — China welcomes the Dutch government's decision to suspend its order to oversee semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

According to a ministry spokesperson, this was “the first step on the right path to a proper resolution of the issue.”

According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, officials from the two countries held two rounds of consultations on the Nexperia issue in Beijing on November 18 and 19, during which the Dutch side proposed suspending the order issued in accordance with the Law on Accessibility of Goods. –0–

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Russia ranks first in the world in terms of icebreaker fleet size, says Transport Minister

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St. Petersburg, November 19 (Xinhua) — Russia ranks first in the world in terms of icebreaker fleet size, and shipping volumes along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) have already exceeded those of the USSR threefold. This was reported by RIA Novosti on Wednesday, citing Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

At the Transport of Russia forum, the minister also noted that Russia ranks second in the world in terms of the length of its waterways.

Today, the Russian icebreaker fleet consists of 34 diesel and 8 nuclear icebreakers.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, the number of Russian nuclear icebreakers on the Northern Sea Route is planned to increase to 11 vessels by 2030 to ensure cargo volumes of 70 million to 109 million tons.

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Dutch authorities have suspended the takeover order against Nexperia.

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The Hague, November 19 (Xinhua) — Dutch authorities have suspended the seizure order against semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, Economy Minister Vincent Karremans announced on Wednesday.

"Given recent events, I believe now is the opportune moment to take a constructive step, namely, suspending my order regarding Nexperia, issued in accordance with the Accessibility of Goods Act. This decision is being made following close consultation with European and international partners," the minister noted in a statement.

V. Karremans ordered the intervention in the activities of Nexperia, the overseas subsidiary of the Chinese company Wingtech, in late September, citing alleged shortcomings in the company's management.

On November 1, China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the Netherlands' inappropriate interference in Nexperia's internal affairs had wreaked havoc on global supply chains. China called on the Netherlands to take concrete measures to restore stability to the global semiconductor supply chain.

V. Karremans reported that over the past few days, Dutch authorities have held constructive meetings with their Chinese counterparts. He praised the measures already taken by Chinese authorities to ensure the supply of microchips to Europe and other parts of the world.

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The Japanese Prime Minister should remember the lessons of history, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

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Moscow, November 19 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should reflect deeply on her country's history and learn from the events of World War II. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated this on Tuesday, responding to a Xinhua reporter's question about the Prime Minister's comments regarding Taiwan.

M. Zakharova noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. A number of commemorative events around the world remind people of the need to remember history and learn from it.

"This anniversary is meant to ensure that no one forgets these lessons. Therefore, when politicians come to power, they must remember the lessons of the world and, especially, the lessons of their own countries and peoples, which are the worst manifestation of their state policies," the Russian diplomat noted.

She recalled that Tokyo, at various times, has taken steps to circumvent international law and pursued an aggressive line both in the Asia-Pacific region and on the global stage. Japan's history has many chapters, "some wonderful, some achievements, but also, like its participation in World War II on the side of absolute evil," Zakharova noted, emphasizing that the aggressive war unleashed by Japanese militarism brought enormous disasters to Asia and the entire world, and forced Japan itself to pay a heavy price.

She said Sanae Takaichi and other Japanese politicians should reflect deeply on history and beware of the serious consequences that their irresponsible statements and actions could lead to.

As M. Zakharova added, peace remains fragile and requires a responsible approach. "Russia, as part of the Asia-Pacific region, always calls for a region dominated not by irresponsible or aggressive policies, but by peaceful and responsible political activity aimed at preserving peace and security," concluded the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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A ferry carrying about 260 people ran aground off the coast of the Republic of Korea.

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SEOUL, November 19 (Xinhua) — A passenger ferry carrying approximately 260 people ran aground off the west coast of South Korea, several local media reported on Wednesday.

The ferry ran aground in the waters off Sinan County, about 310 kilometers southwest of the capital, Seoul.

The Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation. Further details are unknown at this time. –0–

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