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Sanya, November 8 (Xinhua) — Sanya, in southern China's Hainan Province, is attracting a growing number of Russians not only with its tropical landscapes but also with new opportunities – people can improve their health or start their own business in the city.

What's the secret to his incredible popularity? Find the answers in this Xinhua News Agency report.

SPA PARADISE

According to data, in the first half of 2025, the tourist flow from Russia to Sanya increased by 266.2% year-on-year, accounting for more than 40% of the total number of incoming tourists.

Especially after the Chinese authorities introduced a one-year trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports in September of this year, Russians can be seen everywhere in Sanya—on the beaches, in the tourist attractions, and in the business districts.

The Petrov family flew to Sanya for 15 days to visit the beaches, tropical forests, and experience traditional Chinese medicine. After passing through passport control for visa-free tourists, they saw tourist signs in English and Russian.

"This is our third visit to Sanya, and each time we notice new amenities. This time, the airport helped us book a taxi and recommended family-friendly attractions," said a Russian tourist.

To improve the quality of service for Russian tourists, Sanya service staff have recently been intensively attending Russian language courses, quickly mastering common expressions on topics such as hotel check-in and tourist attraction recommendations. A Russian-language service has also been launched on the city's hotline. In areas with the largest concentrations of Russian tourists, 76 bus stop signs have been updated with Russian-language text.

"Sanya is a wonderful city!" remarked Ekaterina, a tourist from Moscow, adding that while shopping for fruit, the vendors spoke to her in Russian, and the tourist area staff helped her plan the optimal walking route.

Furthermore, most star hotels and major tourist areas have installed ATMs accepting foreign bank cards. As of September 2025, Sanya had 479 ATMs accepting cash withdrawals from foreign cards, including Russian ones. At the same time, the city is actively promoting foreign versions of Alipay and WeChat Pay, making mobile payments easier for Russian visitors.

EASTERN WISDOM OF HEALTH

Medical tourism, which focuses on health and therapy using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is gaining popularity among a growing number of Russian tourists.

Russian architect Konstantin is a big fan of TCM. He learned about the Sanya TCM Hospital and brought his parents there to experience acupuncture, moxibustion, and massage.

"TCM works wonders! The doctors' methods, combined with the warm climate, are highly effective in treating pain in the shoulders, neck, and lower back," he said.

With the growing popularity of TCM tours, the quality of medical services in Sanya is constantly improving.

"We've established an international department and partnered with a number of international insurance companies to implement direct insurance payments," noted Yuan Ailin, Deputy Director of the Sanya TCM Hospital, adding that TCM rehabilitation is very popular among Russian tourists, many of whom are happy to spend half a month on a "TCM tour."

HAINAN'S OPENING-UP DIVIDENDS

The city's appeal extends beyond tourism. Its favorable business climate and excellent living conditions have allowed some Russians to open businesses here.

"When I first applied for a business license, I was concerned about the complexity of the process. I didn't expect the staff to help me translate and organize the materials," shared Andrey, a Russian who opened a Russian restaurant in Sanya six months ago.

The man was surprised by how quickly and easily the entire process, from registration to licensing, went. He said scheduling an annual restaurant inspection is a simple phone call, and if he has any policy questions, the hotline operator always provides clear answers.

On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) construction program will officially launch the island-wide independent customs operation regime.

The Sanya City Commerce Bureau official reported that local authorities have currently identified 32 policy coordination tasks that must be implemented before the independent customs operation regime is launched. These tasks cover key areas such as taxation, customs clearance, and finance.

According to him, local authorities are accelerating the establishment of pilot opening-up centers in key areas such as education, medical care, and value-added telecommunications, and continue to promote the development of cross-border trade in services.

"In this city, I experienced the openness and inclusiveness of the Hainan Free Trade Port. This place has become a second home for me," he said. -0-

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — More than 1,000 flights were canceled in the United States on Friday as air travel was slashed by a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.

US flight tracking website FlightAware showed that 4,309 flights were delayed and 1,002 cancelled as of 5 p.m. Friday.

The move comes after the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday that they would reduce air travel to 40 destinations across the country starting Friday.

The FAA's flight cancellation plan calls for reducing flights by 4 percent on Friday, 6 percent by next Tuesday, 8 percent by Thursday, and 10 percent by Friday.

FAA Administrator Brian Bedford said earlier this week that reducing airport capacity by 10 percent would be appropriate to continue reducing the workload on air traffic controllers.

Transport Minister Sean Duffy said on Friday that the reduction in air travel could reach 20 percent if the shutdown drags on.

Since the shutdown, approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and approximately 50,000 airport security personnel have been forced to work without pay. Duffy recently stated that some air traffic controllers are working 10-hour days, six days a week.

More and more employees are taking leave, leading to a severe staffing shortage in the aviation industry, exacerbating flight delays in many regions, and raising safety concerns. FlightAware data shows thousands of flights are being delayed nationwide every day. On Thursday, more than 7,000 domestic and international flights were delayed.

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BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — The State Council Information Office on Saturday released a white paper titled "China's Plans and Decisions on Achieving Carbon Emission Peak and Carbon Neutrality."

The White Paper provides a comprehensive overview of China's key achievements in achieving carbon emissions peaking and carbon neutrality over the past five years, and also discusses China's approaches, actions, and experiences. -0-

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Beijing, November 8 (Xinhua) — Environmental cooperation between China and Russia is expanding beyond the scientific community, gaining increasing public recognition. This is evidenced by two winners of the 3rd China-Russia Video Competition: "Land of Big Cats" and "From Tundra to Marshes: A Love Letter from Migratory Birds." These films vividly depict the real-life successes of China and Russia in creating a "green corridor" for migratory wildlife. Behind each frame lies years of painstaking work and coordinated efforts to preserve invaluable biodiversity, focusing on the fate of the Manchurian (Amur) tiger and the tiny spoon-billed sandpiper.

Manchurian Tiger: Cross-Border Cooperation to Save the Species

Thanks to the installation of real-time monitoring equipment at the Manchurian Tiger and Far Eastern Leopard National Park in China, it has become possible to observe a fascinating spectacle: day after day, wild animals – from wild boars and sika deer to Manchurian tigers – cross the border between China and Russia.

Manchurian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are found primarily in the Russian Far East and northeastern China.

“The establishment of transboundary protected areas is a key task for the Manchurian Tiger and Far Eastern Leopard National Park,” said Feng Limin, director of the Manchurian Tiger and Far Eastern Leopard Monitoring and Research Center under the State Forestry and Grassland Administration of China. “The construction of transboundary ecological corridors is one of the most significant initiatives of the two countries to jointly protect the Manchurian tiger.”

Since the signing of a cooperation agreement on the conservation of the Amur tiger and Far Eastern leopard in 2010, cooperation between China and Russia has steadily expanded. In 2019, the Tiger and Leopard National Park and Russia's Land of the Leopard National Park conducted mutual visits, formally establishing a strategic partnership for the transboundary conservation of tigers and leopards. In March 2024, a Chinese-Russian laboratory for the conservation of the Amur tiger was established. This year, the first meeting of the Joint Commission for the Implementation of the Agreement between the Governments of China and Russia on the Establishment of the Land of the Big Cats Transboundary Nature Reserve was held.

Zhao Yan, Deputy Director of the Research Monitoring Center of the Hunchun Branch of the Manchurian Tiger and Far Eastern Leopard National Park Administration, who has been working in the field of Amur tiger conservation for over ten years, noted: “As early as 2006, experts from China and Russia regularly exchanged experiences in the field of big cat conservation, conducted joint research, standardized methods for counting individuals in the Amur tiger and Far Eastern leopard populations, and also collaborated on research into the biological genetics of these wild animal populations.”

“My Russian colleagues have a wealth of experience, and I often learn from them,” he added.

According to data, there are about 70 Manchurian tigers and about 80 Far Eastern leopards living in the Manchurian Tiger and Far Eastern Leopard National Park.

According to Guo Fang, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, China's Tiger and Leopard National Park and Russia's Land of the Leopard National Park together form a transboundary protected area covering nearly 17,000 square kilometers. Joint monitoring by China and Russia has contributed to synergies in cross-border conservation efforts for the big cats.

Spoon-billed Sandpiper: A Fragile Traveller Under Joint Protection

In late October, a ringed spoon-billed sandpiper, numbered "8V," was spotted on the beaches of Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southwest China. According to the census, this was the seventh time this small bird had returned to the area for the winter.

The spoon-billed sandpiper is considered a small bird, weighing less than 40 grams. Each year, these birds travel several thousand kilometers—from Russia to southern China and other parts of Southeast Asia.

The spoon-billed sandpiper's range covers the Chukotka Peninsula and Kamchatka, where nesting occurs between May and July. The rest of its life cycle involves wintering in China, where the birds travel along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

Located in the coastal areas of the Yellow Sea, the Yancheng Wetlands in East China's Jiangsu Province were inscribed on the World Heritage List in July 2019 as a migratory bird habitat, making it China's first coastal wetland natural World Heritage site.

The 4,550 square kilometer park is home to nearly 1,200 animal species, and annually welcomes millions of migratory birds, of which approximately 100,000 remain for the winter and nesting.

These areas are home to more than 30 species of rare and endangered birds, including the spoon-billed sandpiper, the red-breasted spoonbill, the glossy ibis and the Chinese gull.

Among these feathered travelers, the spoon-billed sandpiper is among the rarest and most endangered bird species on the planet. During their spring and autumn migrations, this species typically stops in the Tiaozi Wetlands (part of the Yancheng Wetlands) for nearly three months. More than 200 individuals of this migratory bird were once recorded there, making Tiaozi a legitimate "second home" for the spoon-billed sandpiper.

"Every year, we look forward to the spoon-billed sandpipers like our own children returning home for the holidays. It's a worry if they stay even a day late," shared Li Dongming, a researcher at the Tiaozi Nature Reserve.

Caring for these birds creates a special bond between the peoples of China and Russia.

Last year, a strategic agreement was signed between the Tiaoji Wetland Research Institute (Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province), the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Russian Society for the Conservation and Study of Birds to strengthen cooperation within the East Asian-Australasian Flyway migration corridor.

Chinese universities are also actively involved in the conservation of the vulnerable spoon-billed sandpiper. The Institute of Geography and Oceanography at Nanjing University and the Institute of Wetland Science at Yancheng Normal University were among the first collaborating partners.

"Conserving the spoon-billed sandpiper requires concerted efforts at all stages of its migratory route. Only through strengthened international cooperation in conservation can we hope to restore its population," concluded Jia Yifei, an expert from Beijing Forestry University.

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Minsk, November 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese films won awards at the 31st Minsk International Film Festival "Listopad." The festival's closing ceremony took place at the Moskva Cinema in the Belarusian capital on Friday.

The Special Prize of the President of Belarus "For Humanism and Spirituality in Cinema" was awarded to Zhang Zhong, director of the film "The History of Cotton Fields" and winner of the 2024 "Golden Leaf Fall" Grand Prix. The award was presented to him by Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Natalia Petkevich.

The director expressed his gratitude to the jury and the audience. "Cinema is a language without borders. It's a kind of dialogue between civilizations. Our film, 'The History of Cotton Fields,' was loved by Belarusian audiences. Thank you very much," Zhang Zhong remarked.

Additionally, director Kelima Abulizi received the Special Jury Prize in the Feature Film Competition for his film "Fun at the Market." Director Pan Zhiqi received the Special Jury Prize in the Documentary Film Competition for his film "Auntie Hu and Her Garden of Eden." Director Zhen Yunchang received the Special Jury Prize in the Youth Film Competition for his film "Eternity's Answer." Director Qiu Yu received the Best Film Prize in the Short Film Competition for "Spoiled Spring."

In turn, film director and dean of the Faculty of Cinema, Theatre, and Television at the Belarusian State Academy of Arts, Ivan Pavlov, praised the professional approach of Chinese directors.

"China has a large number of professionals, the necessary equipment, and good stories that are unlike European ones. But we, Chinese and Belarusians, all think about the same things: love, friendship, and peace. I really liked that Chinese directors came up with such wonderful films that you want to watch again and again. I was also delighted by the Chinese music," said I. Pavlov.

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Shanghai, November 8 (Xinhua) — "All our mineral water is from the mountains of Armenia, completely natural, pure, and slightly sweet. Try it," Levon Gharibyan, a representative of the Armenian spring water brand Aparan, enthusiastically presented his product at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).

He said this was his first time participating in an import exhibition and expressed hope that this platform would help him find suitable distributors to help Armenian water find its place in the Chinese market.

"Our spring drinking water doesn't undergo many complex processing steps. We preserve its natural composition as much as possible. It's rich in microelements, slightly alkaline, and beneficial for health. This is our advantage, and I believe that Aparan will be an excellent choice for Chinese consumers seeking healthy and natural water," said L. Garibyan.

In addition to spring water, the Armenian pavilion features cognacs, grape and pomegranate wines, tea, honey, and other products, as well as silk scarves, tapestries, and other handicrafts.

"All our products are made in Armenia," noted Davit Mkhitaryan, Deputy Chairman of the Center for the Development of Armenian-Chinese Relations. He's a frequent participant in import expos, speaks fluent Chinese, and tirelessly assists at the Armenian national pavilion, translating, presenting products, establishing contacts, and facilitating negotiations.

The Armenian land is fertile and has long been renowned for its agricultural produce. As one of the oldest viticultural regions in the world, Armenia boasts unique climate conditions and centuries-old winemaking traditions, creating a solid foundation for the production of superb cognac.

"The high altitude and abundant sunlight make Armenian grapes especially sweet," said D. Mkhitaryan. "Combined with the purest mountain spring water, this gives our cognac a unique flavor and richness of nuance."

However, according to him, Armenian goods in China still remain quite niche. "Some Chinese consumers probably don't even know where our country is, let alone know about our traditional products," says D. Mkhitaryan with a smile.

The CIIE provides Armenian companies with an invaluable opportunity to enter the vast Chinese market and opens up boundless prospects. According to D. Mkhitaryan, the main export destinations for Armenian products are Russia, Belarus, and other CIS countries. Participation in the expo not only helps increase the recognition of Armenian brands in China but also creates important opportunities for finding partners and expanding their global business.

"Of the 13 [Armenian] companies participating in the exhibition this year, most were attending for the first time. They were attracted by the [EXPO's] reputation, and they are full of anticipation," noted D. Mkhitaryan. Since the first CIIE in 2018, almost all Armenian participants have received Chinese orders or cooperation offers, and Chinese consumers have gradually begun to recognize and appreciate Armenian products.

In August of this year, China and Armenia officially established a strategic partnership. Bilateral trade has been steadily growing recently. As D. Mkhitaryan emphasized, as relations between the two countries deepen and cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative steadily advances, cooperation between Armenia and China is becoming increasingly close, bringing tangible benefits to both sides.

“In a world where the global economy faces many uncertainties, I hope that in the future we can continue to use the CIIE platform to bring more Armenian products with a distinctive national character to the Chinese market, take advantage of the development opportunities China offers, and promote mutual benefit,” he said.

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China has taken measures to promote the integrated development of coal power and new energy sources to support the green and low-carbon transition of its energy structure.

In a new policy document, China's National Energy Administration called on coal-mining regions to accelerate the development of wind and solar power projects, promote the substitution of traditional energy sources by using electric and hydrogen-powered mining trucks, use renewable energy for heating and cooling, and build smart microgrids for the supply and trading of green electricity.

According to the agency, by the end of the 15th five-year plan (2026-2030), the model for developing new energy sources in coal-mining regions will be largely formed.

This move marks the latest stage in the development of China's new energy sector. As of the end of September, the country's total installed renewable energy capacity reached nearly 2.2 billion kW, accounting for 59.1 percent of the total grid capacity. In the first three quarters of this year, renewable energy sources accounted for approximately 40 percent of China's total electricity generation.

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BEIJING, November 7 (Xinhua) — The historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou in 2015, the first such meeting between leaders from both sides of the Taiwan Strait since 1949, is a significant milestone in the history of cross-strait relations, and its 10th anniversary is celebrated on Friday, according to Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

Chen Binhua made the statement in response to a journalist's question regarding the meeting, the importance of which was recently emphasized by Ma Ying-jeou on social media. The significance of the meeting was also mentioned during a commemorative seminar in Taipei, attended and addressed by Kuomintang Party Chairwoman Zheng Liwen.

Chen Binhua noted that the meeting held ten years ago strengthened the key role of the 1992 consensus as the political basis for the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, demonstrating that Chinese people on both sides of the Strait have the ability and wisdom to resolve their own internal issues.

The official also noted that as long as the 1992 consensus is adhered to and "Taiwan independence" is opposed, relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait can develop peacefully, strengthening the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Strait.

On the contrary, denying the 1992 consensus, abandoning the one-China principle, attempting to create division under the pretext of seeking "Taiwan independence," and inciting hostility and confrontation between the two sides of the Strait will make consultations and dialogue between the two sides impossible, exacerbate the threat of a dangerous war in the Taiwan Strait, and harm the interests of Taiwan compatriots, Chen Binhua warned.

Reunification is a historical trend and the right path, while "Taiwan independence" is a regressive historical trend and a dead end. Only a timely resolution of the political standoff between the two sides of the Strait and progress toward complete national reunification can ensure long-term peace in the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua stated.

Based on the common political foundation of upholding the 1992 consensus and opposing "Taiwan independence," the Chinese mainland is willing to strengthen dialogue, communication, exchanges, and contacts with the Kuomintang Party and other political parties, associations, and representative figures in Taiwan, jointly promote the development of cross-Strait relations, safeguard peace between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and strive for the well-being of all compatriots and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the official representative concluded.

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — A think tank report on China's strategic plan for socio-economic development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) was released in Beijing on Friday.

The report was presented at a symposium on the study of the guidelines of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which took place in late October. The event was co-organized by high-level national think tanks affiliated with the Party History and Documentation Institute of the CPC Central Committee and the Xinhua News Agency.

The report, jointly prepared by the two think tanks, provides an in-depth analysis and prospective assessment of China's development priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

Speaking at the symposium, Qu Qingshan, Director of the Institute for the Study of Party History and Documentation under the CPC Central Committee, noted that the proposals of the party leadership for drafting the 15th Five-Year Plan, adopted at the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, serve as a mobilizing impetus and a comprehensive blueprint for further advancing Chinese-style modernization.

In his speech, Xinhua Director-General Fu Hua stated that the report represents the latest advancement in research, based on a deep understanding of the guiding principles formulated at the plenary session. "The report aims to provide an interpretation of the wisdom that continues to guide China along the path of modernization," he explained.

More than 200 representatives from over 100 countries took part in the exchange of views at the event. –0–

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BEIJING, November 7 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday announced the suspension of some export control measures announced on October 9. The suspension will take effect immediately and remain in effect until November 10, 2026.

The suspension applies to measures announced in six specific statements, most of which concerned controls on the export of rare earth metals.

Four statements were jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, namely, Statements No. 55, No. 56, No. 57 and No. 58 of 2025. They cover the export control of the following items: superhard materials, lithium batteries, artificial graphite anode materials, equipment, raw materials and auxiliary materials for producing and processing rare earth metals, and five medium and heavy rare earth elements including holmium.

Two more announcements were issued by the Ministry of Commerce, namely, Announcements No. 61 and No. 62 of 2025, concerning export controls on certain rare earth metals related to foreign countries and technologies related to rare earth elements. –0–

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