Visiting the Kazakhstan pavilion in the agricultural and food exhibition area at CIIE 2025

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The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is currently underway in Shanghai. During the event, a china.org.cn correspondent visited the Kazakhstan pavilion in the agricultural and food products zone.

Ainur Sultanalievna Amirbekova, PhD, Managing Director for Export Development at QazTrade under the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted that this year, Kazakhstani goods are presented at four exhibition venues, and the number of participating companies exceeded 100, a record figure for the country's entire history of participation in the Exhibition.

Proudly speaking about Kazakhstan's products, she highlighted key categories: the dairy industry is the country's pride. The exhibition features natural ice cream and dried camel milk—a unique product with valuable properties. Flour and pasta are Kazakhstan's calling card. Healthy eating products—chickpea, flax, and other grain products—reflect the country's commitment to sustainable development. Confectionery products combine taste, quality, and creativity: candies, marmalade, and fruit snacks made from natural ingredients with a national flavor and modern packaging design.

Kristina Kan, Commercial Director of the Kazakhstani company Dynasty Agro, reported that the company, a flaxseed oil producer located in Northern Kazakhstan, is participating in the Import Expo for the first time.

"The exhibition was superbly organized, and the Chinese side demonstrated themselves to be an incredibly hospitable and friendly organizer," the commercial director shared.

"For over 10 years, we've been exporting to countries such as Japan, Poland, Russia, Mongolia, and the United Arab Emirates. We previously supplied products to China through intermediaries, and now we hope to establish direct contacts with our Chinese partners," she said.

The company "Navryz 5" produces 100% natural juices, jams, preserves, pastes, and marinades—more than 50 types of products in total.

Company representative Djurat Urazovich Igambekov told a correspondent that this was the company's first time participating in the Import Expo and that he was very impressed with the show. He expressed hope that the Expo would help the company attract more buyers from China.

"We're looking for a distributor who will purchase our products in large quantities—railcars—and ship them to China for sale. We hope to find partners at the exhibition who can help us with deliveries here," he said.

During the exhibition, the Kazakhstan pavilion attracts a large number of visitors who inquire about specific products, negotiate with representatives of various Kazakhstani companies, and sample delicious food.

Ms. Ji, who tried the buns with butter together with her friend, said that the butter was very tender and very tasty.

Ms. Lu, a visitor to the exhibition who bought ice cream at the Kazakhstan stand, noted that Kazakhstan is a relatively close country to China, and there are similarities between the two countries in eating habits and some aspects of culture.

"Personally, I think their dairy products, pashminas, spices, scarves, and woolen goods are probably quite good. But today I just arrived at the Import Expo, and right at the entrance I saw their ice cream. I decided to start getting to know their products through taste, to see how their ice cream differs from what I've tried before," she shared.

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The China-Thailand Environmental Education Center will raise awareness on mangrove conservation.

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PHANG-NGA, Thailand, November 9 (Xinhua) — A China-Thailand environmental education center has opened in Thailand's Phang-Nga Province.

The center was established within the framework of the China-Thailand Joint Laboratory for Climate and Marine Ecosystem Research, established by the Ministry of Natural Resources of China and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand.

It was funded, designed and built by the First Institute of Oceanography of China (FIO) and the Beijing-based Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology.

The center's main goal is to increase environmental awareness among local youth and community members and to create a new platform for scientific exchange on mangrove conservation.

“We aim to translate complex scientific concepts into child-friendly language to foster a generation that respects the marine environment while simultaneously providing high-quality education in remote areas of Thailand,” said Tsung Bolin, a researcher at the FIO of China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, calling the opening of the center an important step in the transition from scientific research to mass education and scientific outreach.

Deesaorn Aittiariyasunton, a technical officer at Thailand's Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, called the center's opening "a wonderful start" that sends a powerful message to students: the mangroves on their doorstep are important to the entire world.

She emphasized that the center provides young people with a valuable opportunity to study the mangrove ecosystem and conservation practices. –0–

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A car crashed into a bar in Florida.

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WASHINGTON, November 9 (Xinhua) — A car fleeing police crashed into a crowded bar early Saturday morning in Tampa, Florida, killing four people and injuring 11, local authorities said.

Police said a 22-year-old suspect lost control of his car and crashed into a bar patio early Saturday morning in Tampa's Ybor neighborhood, known for its nightlife and tourism. The suspect was taken into custody.

Local media, citing court documents, reported that the suspect faces four charges, including vehicular homicide and intentional fleeing or eluding justice resulting in serious bodily injury or death, all of which are first-degree felonies.

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China suspends some export controls on dual-use items shipped to the United States.

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BEIJING, November 9 (Xinhua) — China will suspend the provisions of the 2024 notice regarding export control measures for dual-use items shipped to the United States, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday.

The suspension of the second paragraph of Notice No. 46 of 2024 will take effect on Sunday and will remain in effect until November 27, 2026, the ministry said in a statement.

Under the provision suspended today, dual-use items related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials will not be allowed to be exported to the United States at all, while dual-use items such as graphite will be subject to enhanced oversight of their end users and end uses. -0-

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Swiss winery enters Chinese market at CIIE

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Sion, Switzerland, November 9 (Xinhua) — The China International Import Expo (CIIE) represents a wonderful opportunity to showcase the "authenticity, diversity, and excellence" of Swiss products, said Damien Indermitt, marketing director of Maison Gilliard, one of Switzerland's oldest wineries, located in the southern canton of Valais.

In an interview with Xinhua, D. Indermitt noted that he and his team were proud to present their wines at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, calling it “one of the most important and prestigious platforms in China.”

The Maison Gilliard stand, located in the food and agricultural products pavilion, occupies 290 square meters, making it the largest Swiss exhibit in the country's history at the fair.

D. Indermitt expressed hope that Maison Gilliard's wines will impress Chinese guests at the CIIE and that they will visit wineries and vineyards in the canton of Valais in the future.

He added that more than 50 grape varieties are grown in Valais alone. Maison Gilliard already exports its products to China and sees enormous potential in this market. –0–

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Since mid-September 2025, the Manzhouli border crossing has recorded a significant increase in passenger traffic for road transport between China and Russia.

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Beijing, November 9 (Xinhua) — Following the entry into force of China's visa-free regime for Russian citizens with regular passports on September 15, 2025, as of November 4, 1,903 buses had passed through the Manzhouli Port of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in both directions, carrying more than 44,600 passengers. Passenger traffic increased by 55.23 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region government.

According to data from the Manzhouli City Transportation Bureau, during the above-mentioned period, the number of buses passing through the checkpoint as part of irregular passenger transportation between the two countries amounted to 1,997, and the passenger flow volume reached 43,482 person-times.

To better support the exchange of people and goods between China and Russia, the Manzhouli Transport Bureau has installed translation devices along passenger and cargo routes. Using these devices, border guards can explain the customs clearance process to Russian drivers in more detail, informing them of routes and safety precautions to ensure cross-border vehicles pass through the checkpoint smoothly.

As a reminder, an international scheduled passenger road service linking Manzhouli with Aginskoye, Russia, opened in September of this year. The Manzhouli-Aginskoye route is the sixth scheduled international passenger road service between China and Russia to pass through the Manzhouli checkpoint. Previous routes opened include Manzhouli-Zabaikalsk, Manzhouli-Krasnokamensk, Manzhouli-Borzya, Manzhouli-Chita, and Hailar-Chita.

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Normalization of relations with Israel is ruled out, says Lebanese parliament speaker

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Beirut, November 9 (Xinhua) — Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Saturday that "normalizing relations with Israel is out of the question."

In an interview with the Lebanese newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, N. Barry emphasized that all interested parties, including Lebanon, Israel, the United States, France, and the UN, should participate in indirect negotiations.

“There is no objection to the involvement of civilian experts when necessary, as was the case during the demarcation of the Blue Line in 2000, when geological and cartographic experts were consulted,” he said.

“All Israeli threats and airstrikes will not change our position on this issue,” he added.

A ceasefire has been in effect between Hezbollah and Israel since November 27, 2024. However, the Israeli army continues to periodically strike Lebanon, claiming its actions are aimed at countering Hezbollah "threats" and maintaining forces at five key positions along the Lebanese border.

Three Israeli airstrikes on Saturday hit three vehicles in the eastern and southern parts of the country, killing three people and wounding 11 others, Lebanon's official news agency reported.

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Three people are missing, two were found in cardiac arrest after a fishing boat capsized off the coast of South Korea.

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SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Three people are missing and two were found in cardiac arrest off the coast of Gageodo Island, about 420 km southwest of South Korea's capital Seoul, after a fishing boat capsized, the country's coast guard said.

The incident was reported at around 6:50 a.m. local time (9:50 p.m. GMT Saturday). According to reports, the 98-ton vessel capsized in international waters, approximately 81 kilometers from the island.

Of the 11 crew members on board the ill-fated vessel, six were rescued by another fishing vessel operating in nearby waters. No serious health issues were found among those rescued.

Coast Guard personnel arriving at the scene found two more sailors in cardiac arrest, and three more people are still missing.

The search for the missing continues. –0–

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Uzbek representative: More than 50 companies are participating in CIIE 2025, and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will open up new opportunities

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The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is taking place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10. During the event, a journalist from russian.china.org.cn spoke with Azamat Rakhmonov, Head of the Department for Cooperation with China at the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Azamat Rakhmonov noted that Uzbekistan has been participating in the exhibition since 2018 and has done so regularly since then. "We are already seeing the effectiveness of this platform in attracting partners from China," he emphasized. He added that both the number of participants and visitors is growing every year. International companies actively use the EXPO to expand partnerships and enter new markets.

The representative reported that more than 50 Uzbek companies are participating in the exhibition this year, representing over 150 types of products—from agricultural goods and light and food industry products to chemical and geological products.

"Thanks to our participation in the EXPO, Uzbek companies are finding more and more partners interested in our products. We see that Uzbek goods are becoming recognizable in the Chinese market," Rakhmonov noted. He added that interest from Uzbek companies in participating in the exhibition is extremely high: "If capacity were available, over a thousand companies would express a desire to join the event."

He emphasized that, given China's growing openness, the country is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner. "We are opening trading houses in various Chinese provinces to promote Uzbek products. We also plan to create several permanent exhibition spaces where Chinese companies can see our goods," Rakhmonov said.

The representative also expressed confidence that the opening of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway under construction will provide new opportunities for the supply of Uzbek products to the Chinese market.

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The Yabuli ski resort has officially opened for the winter season.

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BEIJING, November 9 (Xinhua) — Yabuli Ski Resort, considered the birthplace of mass skiing in China, officially opened for the winter season.

Yabuli is located in the western foothills of the central Zhangguangcai Mountains of the Changbai Mountain Range. It is known as the "Snow Gate of China" because snow lies in this area for up to 170 days a year.

During the 9th Asian Winter Games, ice competitions were held in Harbin (the capital of Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China), and snow competitions were held in the village of Yabuli, which is located approximately 200 kilometers from Harbin.

As the cradle of competitive skiing in China and the birthplace of mass skiing, Yabuli offers a wide variety of trails. As the largest national winter sports training center in the country, Yabuli has also hosted numerous athletes who trained there. -0-

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