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Beijing, November 17 (Xinhua) — At the turn of autumn and winter, China's nature captivates with a variety of colors and shapes.

Beijing, November 17 (Xinhua) — At the turn of autumn and winter, China's nature captivates with a variety of colors and shapes.

Beijing, November 17 (Xinhua) — At the turn of autumn and winter, China's nature captivates with a variety of colors and shapes.

Beijing, November 17 (Xinhua) — At the turn of autumn and winter, China's nature captivates with a variety of colors and shapes.

Beijing, November 17 (Xinhua) — At the turn of autumn and winter, China's nature captivates with a variety of colors and shapes.

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Astana, November 17 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Estonian President Alar Karis arrived in Astana on a state visit from November 17 to 19. On the first day of the visit, the two sides held talks and issued a joint statement, Kazinform reported on Monday, citing the press service of the Kazakh presidential administration (Akorda).

During talks in narrow and expanded formats, the presidents discussed cooperation in areas such as economics and trade, digitalization and artificial intelligence, transport and logistics links, critical minerals, industry, education, and science. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan views Estonia as an important partner in the European Union.

A. Karis noted that Estonia considers Kazakhstan its main economic partner in Central Asia and is ready to facilitate the entry of Kazakh businesses into the EU market. According to Akorda, over 80 Estonian companies operate in Kazakhstan, and Estonia's direct investment volume has exceeded USD 128 million since 2005.

The parties expressed interest in expanding business contacts. The Estonian delegation includes representatives from approximately 40 companies from the logistics, information and communications technology, high technology, cybersecurity, and education sectors. A business forum is planned as part of the visit to discuss the prospects for new joint projects.

Following the talks, the presidents confirmed their readiness to strengthen political and economic partnership and adopted a joint statement. –0–

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Astana, November 17 (Xinhua) — A nationwide competition to choose a name for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant has concluded. "Balkhash" has won, Kazinform reported on Monday, citing the press service of the Kazakhstan Atomic Energy Agency.

The competition ran from September 25 to October 10. According to the agency, 10,460 unique ideas were submitted. A special commission reviewed the 100 most popular proposals. The name "Balkhash" was submitted by 882 participants and won first place.

The agency noted that the choice of name is in line with international practice, whereby nuclear power plants are named based on their geographic location.

Deputy Chairman of the agency, Asset Makhambetov, announced that all citizens who voted for the chosen name will be considered its co-authors. They will receive corresponding electronic certificates within a month.

In addition, the agency has created a unified database of all proposed options, which will be used when selecting names for future nuclear facilities. –0–

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Moscow, November 17 /Xinhua/ — The Taiwan issue is one of the most vital to China's national interests; it is an untouchable red line that China will not allow anyone to cross. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's provocative statement about Japan's possible intervention in the Taiwan Strait is extremely dangerous; it constitutes blatant interference in China's internal affairs and seriously undermines the post-war international order. This is stated in an article by Chinese Consul General in Kazan Xiang Bo, published in Russian media on Monday, which presents China's position on the Taiwan issue.

“The Taiwan issue is the core of China’s core interests, an untouchable red line,” the diplomat writes.

This article provides a brief historical overview confirming that Taiwan is an inherently Chinese territory. In 1895, Japan seized Taiwan and the Penghu Islands by force, establishing 50 years of colonial rule and committing countless crimes. Following World War II, the island was returned to China. This was recorded in a number of fundamental international documents—the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Instrument of Surrender of Japan. These documents laid the historical and legal foundation for Taiwan's inalienable status as part of China. On October 25, 1945, the Chinese government declared its sovereignty over Taiwan restored. The status of Taiwan was fully resolved. Recently, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China adopted a resolution declaring October 25 as Taiwan Liberation Day.

According to Xiang Bo, shortly after winning the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the ruling Kuomintang clique unleashed a full-scale civil war in China, but suffered a complete defeat within just three years. The United States supported the Kuomintang clique, preventing the People's Liberation Army from liberating Taiwan, which led to the emergence of the Taiwan question. On October 1, 1949, the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China was proclaimed, becoming the country's sole legitimate government. This was a change of government without changing China, a subject of international law. "China's sovereignty and inalienable territorial boundaries have not changed, and the PRC government fully possesses and exercises sovereignty over all of China, including Taiwan," the Chinese diplomat emphasized.

“For more than 70 years, despite the long-standing political confrontation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, China’s sovereignty and territory have never been divided, and Taiwan’s status as part of China has never changed,” the article notes.

"The one-China principle has become the fundamental norm of international relations and the general consensus of the international community," Xiang Bo states. To date, 183 countries have established diplomatic relations with China, and all of them support the Chinese government's principled position on the Taiwan issue.

The Consul General emphasized that anyone who dares to interfere in any way with the great cause of China's reunification will be decisively rebuffed. The Japanese Prime Minister's recent misguided words and actions, he noted, seriously deviate from the one-China principle, challenge China's core interests, and infringe on the country's sovereignty.

"China and Russia are comprehensive strategic partners and have consistently and firmly supported each other on issues concerning their core interests. The Russian side clearly and unambiguously opposes any form of 'Taiwan independence' and firmly supports the Chinese side in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity and achieving national reunification. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated this, and it is also clearly reflected in a number of important political documents of the two countries, which fully demonstrates the high level of Sino-Russian relations and the spirit of strategic cooperation," Xiang Bo's article states.

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LHASA, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — A wind power project with the largest unit capacity in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was connected to the grid on Monday, marking a breakthrough in the development of the region's new energy sector.

The power plant, built by the Xizang branch of Huadian New Energy Group Co., Ltd., is located at an altitude of 5,370 meters above sea level in Chonggye County (Qiongze) in Shannan City. It comprises 12 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 60 MW and is equipped with a grid-tied energy storage system.

Once the project is operational, the annual electricity generated is expected to meet the needs of approximately 120,000 households. This equates to an average annual reduction of 128,700 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

By using innovative engineering solutions, the builders were able to overcome challenges such as an altitude of over 5,000 m above sea level and sharp daily temperature fluctuations.

According to the builders, the project's implementation also allowed for the restoration of vegetation over an area of 360,000 square meters, ensuring both infrastructure development and environmental protection.

Xizang currently has a comprehensive energy system, with hydroelectric power as its primary source of energy, and geothermal, wind, and solar power plants as additional sources. From 2015 to 2024, Xizang exported 15.8 billion kWh of clean electricity to other regions. –0–

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Johannesburg, November 17 (Xinhua) — South Africa is fully prepared to host world leaders in Johannesburg for the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, which opens just five days away, South African Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Ronald Lamola announced on Monday.

Speaking to journalists about preparations for the summit, which opens on November 22, R. Lamola noted that everything is going "according to plan." He added that 42 countries have confirmed their participation.

The Minister stressed that South Africa's role as the first African country to host the G20 summit helps raise the profile of Africa on the global stage, putting issues of inclusion and inequality at the forefront.

R. Lamola indicated that negotiations on the draft South African Declaration had already begun and expressed hope that the final declaration would be adopted.

As the South African Foreign Minister clarified, all G20 member states, with the exception of the United States, will participate in the summit. In addition, 16 invited countries and six states representing the regional economic communities of Africa, the Caribbean, and East Asia will be present.

R. Lamola outlined three sessions to be held during the two-day summit, which will focus on the themes of "Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth," "Building a Sustainable World," and "A Just Future for All." Discussions will cover a wide range of issues, including trade, development finance, the global debt burden, climate change, food systems, a just transition, key minerals, decent work, and artificial intelligence.

According to the minister, South Africa is confident that its G20 presidency will leave a positive and lasting legacy. "We firmly believe that the outcomes of the South African summit will be ambitious and will leave a lasting legacy for the African continent and the Global South following South Africa's historic G20 presidency," he stated.

The G20 summit will take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 November. –0–

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Astana, November 17 (Xinhua) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law "On Artificial Intelligence" and related legislative amendments. This was reported on Monday by the Kazinform news agency, citing the Kazakh presidential administration.

The law establishes for the first time the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, establishing them as an object of information technology and a tool for achieving specific human goals. Owners and users are held responsible for risk management, security, and reliability of the systems. Key principles include legality, transparency, explainability, data protection, and prioritizing human well-being.

The document bans the creation and operation of AI systems that employ manipulative methods or violate personal data protection requirements. Mandatory labeling is introduced for products created using AI.

The legislation also includes provisions for a national AI platform designed for the development, training, and testing of models in a limited mode.

The digitalization amendments regulate the circulation of unsecured digital assets outside the Astana International Financial Center and strengthen the protection of personal data. Furthermore, information security requirements are being tightened, as well as the accounting of commodity transactions through cash registers using identification tools.

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Moscow, November 17 /Xinhua/ — Japanese policymakers, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, must adhere to the documents that underpin Japan-China relations. This is how renowned Russian orientalist Valery Kistanov, head of the Center for Japanese Studies at the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICSA RAS), commented on the Japanese prime minister's statements regarding Taiwan.

Earlier, Sanae Takaichi, speaking in the Japanese parliament, stated that China's use of force against Taiwan would be regarded by Tokyo as an "existential threat" and would force the country to deploy its self-defense forces to the island.

"Takaichi's statement in parliament on Taiwan is unprecedented, as all of her predecessors as prime minister spoke more cautiously on the topic of Taiwan," V. Kistanov emphasized.

In his opinion, Japanese policymakers, including Sanae Takaichi, should adhere to the documents that underlie Japan-China relations. Specifically, the statement made by former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama on August 15, 1995, in which he acknowledged that Japan, through its colonial rule and aggression, had inflicted enormous harm and suffering on the peoples of other countries, particularly in Asia, and offered an apology. They should also strictly adhere to the joint communiqué of the Japanese and Chinese governments of September 29, 1972. This joint communiqué restored diplomatic relations between the two countries and formally ended the state of war between them, which had not been formalized since Japan's surrender in 1945.

“I believe that Tokyo must, not just in words, but in deeds, comply with the 1972 joint statement between Japan and China, in which Japan recognized the government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China,” V. Kistanov pointed out.

Sanae Takaichi is a right-wing conservative, the Russian expert explained, and her foreign policy appears to be focused on a hardline approach toward neighboring countries, primarily China, North Korea, and Russia. To this end, she intends to rapidly build up Japan's military potential and strengthen its military alliance with the United States.

“Such actions and corresponding statements can only exacerbate the security situation in Northeast Asia and contribute to its destabilization,” said V. Kistanov.

According to him, Japan will not independently intervene militarily in the Taiwan issue. However, it will inevitably be drawn into military action on the US side if such a conflict breaks out between the US and China over the Taiwan issue, as Japan is home to the most powerful American military forces abroad. "In this case, one can assume the consequences for Japan will be extremely negative," the director of the Center for Japanese Studies at the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICSA RAS) asserts. –0–

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Moscow, November 17 (Xinhua) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the Iranian nuclear program during a telephone conversation on Monday ahead of the opening session of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors. The Russian Foreign Ministry released the corresponding information.

The heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries also held a keen exchange of views on current regional issues, with an emphasis on facilitating the resolution of Afghan-Pakistani contradictions through political and diplomatic means.

When discussing the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, the ministers emphasized the importance of achieving sustainable peace on a generally recognized international legal basis and the need to fully take into account existing decisions on the establishment of a Palestinian state in the ongoing work of the UN Security Council.

S. Lavrov and A. Araghchi expressed deep satisfaction with the increased dynamics of bilateral contacts at various levels, which contribute to the further expansion of the Russian-Iranian comprehensive strategic partnership. –0–

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Baku, November 17 (Xinhua) — The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-2025) opened on Monday in the capital of Azerbaijan. This is the first time the event has been held in the South Caucasus and Central Asia region.

The conference, held at the Baku Congress Centre, brought together representatives from regulatory bodies, international organisations, and the telecommunications and information technology sectors.

As Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), noted, despite the achievements made since the previous conference, the digital divide in developing countries remains significant, particularly for women and girls.

During the conference, ITU member countries will develop a global digital development roadmap for 2026–2029. Furthermore, a regional ITU acceleration center will be opened in Baku, serving as an innovation and entrepreneurship hub, connecting the Azerbaijani capital to ITU's global digital adoption network.

The event, which runs until November 28, is attended by more than 2,000 delegates from 150 countries, including over 300 youth representatives. –0–

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