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ANKARA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday attended a ceremony in Adiyaman province to inaugurate new houses built after the earthquakes, reiterating the government's commitment to supporting those affected by the 2023 earthquakes.

R.T. Erdogan stated that 38,157 new houses and offices have been commissioned in Adıyaman over the past two years.

In 11 provinces affected by the February 2023 earthquakes, the government has delivered 350,178 housing units to eligible beneficiaries. The President stated that 453,000 housing units are planned to be delivered by the end of the year.

On February 6, 2023, two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 7.6, struck southern Turkey. More than 53,000 people died and hundreds of thousands were left homeless.

According to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, more than 715,000 buildings were damaged, 200,000 of which were destroyed or damaged beyond repair. Most of these were residential buildings, necessitating the construction of 680,000 new housing units.

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BEIJING, November 16 (Xinhua) — China Eastern Airlines will launch a direct passenger flight linking Beijing with Oman's capital Muscat on November 30, Beijing Daxing International Airport said.

Flights MU2051/MU2052 on this route operate twice a week – on Wednesdays and Sundays.

A China Eastern Airlines wide-body Airbus A330 departs Beijing Daxing International Airport at 2:00 PM Beijing Time and arrives at Muscat International Airport at 7:55 PM local time. The return flight departs at 9:55 AM local time and lands at Daxing Airport at 10:00 AM Beijing Time the following day.

China and Oman enjoy deep, traditional friendships. In recent years, both sides have seen increased trade and economic cooperation and cultural exchanges.

In May of this year, China introduced a trial visa-free regime for holders of ordinary passports from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. From June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, they can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business trips, tourism, family visits, business exchanges, or transit.

The launch of the aforementioned direct air service will promote further exchanges between the two countries and give a powerful impetus to practical cooperation and the further development of bilateral relations, noted the Daxing Airport administration. -0-

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BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in lunar scientific exploration by analyzing lunar soil samples returned to Earth by China's Chang'e-6 probe, providing an important scientific foundation for lunar exploration, according to the China National Space Administration.

Researchers from Shandong University, the Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Yunnan University have discovered for the first time microscopic crystals of hematite /α-Fe2O3/ and maghemite /γ-Fe2O3/ formed as a result of large impact events.

This discovery reveals a previously unknown mechanism for the oxidation reaction on the Moon. It provides direct evidence confirming the origin of the magnetic anomalies around the South Pole-Aitken Basin.

The researchers identified hematite and maghemite in the lunar samples and confirmed the lattice structures and unique characteristics of primary lunar hematite grains using several methods.

An article with the research results was published in the journal Science Advances.

Since humanity first landed on the Moon, the Moon has been considered a generally reduced body with extremely rare or absent critical evidence of oxidation processes, particularly high-valent iron oxides such as hematite.

The study hypothesizes that the formation of hematite may be closely linked to significant impact events in the lunar history. Intermediate reaction products during such impact events include magnetite and maghemite, which possess magnetic properties and may be the mineral carriers of the magnetic anomalies observed at the northern edge of the South Pole-Aitken Basin during previous remote sensing missions.

The study provides the first reliable evidence for the presence of highly oxidized species such as hematite on the lunar surface in a general superreduction context, shedding new light on the oxidation-reduction conditions on the Moon and the origin of its magnetic anomalies.

In 2024, the Chang'e-6 probe made history by returning 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the Moon to Earth. These samples were collected from the South Pole-Aitken basin, the largest, deepest, and oldest basin on the Moon.

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TOKYO, November 16 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering revising the country's three non-nuclear principles, a move that is likely to spark a backlash, according to the Kyodo News Agency.

In updating Japan's National Security Strategy and two related documents, last revised in 2022, Takaichi is exploring the possibility of revising the third principle, which prohibits the import of nuclear weapons into Japan, Kyodo News Agency reports, citing government sources.

If this principle is changed, it would be a significant shift in the country's security policy and would almost certainly provoke a negative reaction at home and abroad, the report said.

The Three Non-Nuclear Principles include the renunciation of nuclear weapons, the renunciation of nuclear weapons production, and a ban on the import of nuclear weapons into Japan. They were formulated in 1967 by then-Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and later approved by a Diet resolution.

The National Security Strategy, one of three documents approved by the cabinet in 2022, states: “The core policy of adherence to the three non-nuclear principles will remain unchanged in the future.”

While Takaichi does not intend to reconsider Japan's position on renunciation of the possession and production of nuclear weapons, she believes that a ban on the import of nuclear weapons into the country could prevent American nuclear-armed ships from entering Japanese ports, weakening US nuclear deterrence, the report said.

During a recent hearing before the Budget Committee of the lower house of parliament, S. Takaichi avoided answering a question about whether her defense and security policy would be consistent with the three principles that Japanese governments have adhered to for decades.

An editorial in the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun notes that as a country that survived the atomic bombings, Japan has enshrined the Three Non-Nuclear Principles as a state policy that has long enjoyed widespread support among the population.

S. Takaichi must understand that the policy of adherence to the three non-nuclear principles cannot be changed by a hasty decision by the prime minister, the article says. –0–

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Dushanbe, November 16 (Xinhua) — An event to explain and promote the spirit of the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee), titled "The 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee Opens Great Opportunities for China-Tajik Cooperation," was held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Saturday.

The event was attended by approximately 50 representatives of Tajikistan's political and media circles. Guests also visited the photo exhibition "A New Page of Wonders: Chinese-Style Modernization Through the Lens of Xinhua."

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Tajikistan Guo Zhijun held a substantive exchange of views with the leaders of five political parties, including Aziz Giezoda, Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (lower house of parliament), Umed Abdullozoda, Deputy Chairman of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan, and leaders of other political parties. The two sides also jointly visited a photo exhibition.

In his speech, Guo Zhijun noted that China and Tajikistan share similar development goals, overlapping development philosophies, and enormous potential for cooperation. China stands ready to seize the opportunity presented by the successful Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and leverage the new achievements of China's modernization to inject new impetus into Tajikistan's development, thereby facilitating the joint modernization of both countries.

A. Giezoda noted that China has successfully balanced technological progress and cultural preservation amid its rapid development. Achievements in modernization and social governance provide valuable experience for Tajikistan's future development. "The photographs presented at the exhibition are very impressive, demonstrating both the economic benefits achieved through China's modernization and its unwavering commitment to ensuring public welfare and environmental integrity," he said.

U. Abdullozoda noted that she was deeply impressed by China's achievements in modernization, innovation, and digital technology, as well as its advanced infrastructure and modern urban landscape. "We look forward to further deepening our cooperation with the Communist Party of China to achieve mutual benefit and mutually beneficial results, as well as to promote the prosperity and development of the peoples of both countries," she said.

Rustam Latifzoda, Chairman of the Agrarian Party of Tajikistan, noted that he has visited China multiple times and personally witnessed the enormous transformations taking place there. "China is an important investment and trade partner for Tajikistan, and a number of major projects have been implemented as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Both sides attach particular importance to cooperation in agriculture, innovation, water resource management, and human resource training, which is fully consistent with Tajikistan's national development goals," he stated.

The photo exhibition "A New Page of Wonders: Chinese-Style Modernization Through the Lens of Xinhua" features 30 photographs. They showcase the comprehensive progress and historic achievements of China's modernization under the CPC's leadership from various perspectives, including economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects. The exhibition is jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan, the Almaty branch of Xinhua, and China Image Group.

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TOKYO, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Anti-military base and war groups from across Japan's Okinawa Prefecture held a seminar in Tokyo to express concerns and doubts about the government's military expansion in Okinawa and the southwestern islands.

More than 230 people attended the event on Friday, including members of the Japanese Diet and the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly, as well as citizen representatives from various parts of Okinawa, who expressed their strong dissatisfaction and deep concerns about the security situation in Okinawa and throughout the Ryukyu Islands to the Japanese government.

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Japan, stated that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's description of the "Taiwan emergency" as a "survival-threatening situation" is completely illogical. Currently, not only Okinawa, but also Kyushu, western Japan, and, indeed, all of Japan, are facing a trend toward becoming military strongholds. Japanese society must, under any circumstances, prevent war and end this dangerous policy.

Former Okinawa mayor of Ginowan City and House of Councillors member Yoichi Iha criticized the Japanese government for provoking a "critical situation," increasing reliance on US military bases, and accelerating military expansion.

Yukako Sonan, a representative of a citizens' group from Miyako Island in Okinawa, told Xinhua that civilian facilities and military installations of the Japan Self-Defense Forces on small islands are often located in close proximity, making it difficult to clearly distinguish between them. In the event of a conflict, civilians would inevitably suffer.

The seminar participants noted that the southwestern islands and other areas risk becoming the front lines of war and that it is crucial to prevent further deterioration of the security situation in the region.

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TOKYO, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Japanese residents held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Saturday evening, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Around 100 people attended the rally with banners and chanted slogans such as "Takaichi resign," "Anyone who can't conduct diplomacy is unfit to be prime minister," expressing strong dissatisfaction with Takaichi's recent provocative and erroneous statements.

At a parliamentary session on November 7, S. Takaichi stated that if mainland China were to use military courts and military forces against Taiwan, it could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. She asserted that, under Japanese law, the Japan Self-Defense Forces could exercise their right to collective self-defense if such a situation were deemed "survival-threatening."

Later, S. Takaichi insisted that her words were in line with the long-standing position of the Japanese authorities, and she did not intend to abandon them.

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi on Friday to formally protest Japanese Prime Minister S. Takaichi's inaccurate remarks about China.

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BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's deeply misguided and hostile remarks toward China have sparked worldwide alarm that she is leading Japan down a path to reviving its notorious militaristic past.

Sanae Takaichi recently stated that "mainland China's use of force against Taiwan" could create a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, implying the possibility of Japanese military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. Despite China's stern statements and strong protests through diplomatic channels, as well as criticism from her predecessors and other key Japanese figures, she has so far refused to retract her offensive remarks.

Sanae Takaichi's remarks remind people of Japan's past imperialist aggressions and expose the country's military ambitions. Throughout its history, Japan has waged aggression against many countries under the pretext of resolving so-called national crises of survival, including its invasion of China from 1931 to 1945. Japan's wars of aggression led to a crisis of survival in many Asian countries and caused untold suffering in the region and beyond.

Sanae Takaichi's delusions about China are by no means an isolated incident, but rather part of a broader program to accelerate the resurgence of militarism. Behind these delusions lies the paranoia and arrogance of Japanese right-wing forces, who seek to transcend the country's peace-loving constitution and claim the status of a "military power."

In recent years, Japan has been radically adjusting its security policy, increasing defense spending, easing restrictions on arms exports, seeking to develop offensive weapons, and moving further down the wrong path of military buildup.

Before taking office, Sanae Takaichi repeatedly made anti-Chinese statements, denied the Nanjing Massacre committed by Japanese troops in China during the invasion, hyped the "China threat," and made irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan issue. She repeatedly visited the Yasukuni Shrine, where tablets bearing the names of 14 Class A war criminals are kept. The shrine itself serves as a spiritual instrument and symbol of the Japanese militarists responsible for the war of aggression.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's liberation from Japanese occupation. China possesses strong resolve, national unity, and powerful capabilities to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Japanese authorities should sincerely repent of their past militaristic invasions, learn from history, and adhere to the path of peaceful development, instead of seeking inflammatory and false justifications for building up their military power.

As ancient wisdom teaches, hubris comes before ruin. Sanae Takaichi's recent statements and actions regarding Taiwan have seriously impacted Sino-Japanese relations. The Japanese Prime Minister should immediately retract her misguided statements and stop challenging China's core interests and the post-war international order. Dangerous political adventures in pursuit of militarism will only cause significant damage to Japan itself.

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BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Education on Sunday issued a study abroad alert, urging Chinese students currently in Japan and those planning to study there soon to closely monitor the security situation in Japan, more thoroughly assess risks, enhance their awareness of potential threats, and exercise caution when planning to study in Japan.

The ministry said security risks for Chinese citizens in Japan have increased, citing a recent deterioration in public order in Japan, including a noticeable increase in criminal offenses targeting Chinese citizens, and a deteriorating overall learning environment for Chinese citizens in the country. -0-

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ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — The People's Procuratorate of Xinxiang City, central China's Henan Province, has issued an arrest warrant for Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, on suspicion of embezzlement and other crimes, sources close to the procuratorate said Sunday.

Previously, the Henan Provincial Public Security Bureau instructed the Xinxiang City Public Security Bureau to investigate the case of the former abbot of the famous monastery.

According to the information, the Xinxiang City People's Procuratorate has authorized the arrest of Shi Yongxin on suspicion of crimes related to embezzlement, misappropriation of property by abuse of office, embezzlement of funds, and bribery as a non-governmental official. -0-

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