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BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the occasion of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

In his message, Xi Jinping expressed his sincere congratulations to A.F. el-Sisi and the Egyptian people on the opening of the museum.

The Chinese leader expressed confidence that the Grand Egyptian Museum will leave a deep mark on Egypt's cultural history and play an important role in preserving and transmitting ancient Egyptian civilization from generation to generation.

He noted that China and Egypt have long-standing friendly relations, and their comprehensive strategic partnership has been developing rapidly in recent years.

According to the Chinese President, the two countries have established active and diverse humanitarian and cultural exchanges. The Shanghai Museum successfully hosted a major exhibition dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, and a joint Chinese-Egyptian archaeological expedition is currently working beneath the pyramids of Saqqara, exploring the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization.

“It is gratifying to see how two ancient civilizations are drawn to each other, and how the two peoples are becoming ever closer through mutual understanding and friendship,” Xi Jinping noted.

The modern world is experiencing changes unseen in the last century. China and Egypt, two ancient civilizations, must continue to deepen exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, inject new impetus into their comprehensive strategic partnership, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, the Chinese leader added.

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Vladivostok, November 2 (Xinhua) – China, as a key member of APEC, has always been actively involved in regional economic cooperation, promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It has also repeatedly recognized the forum's invaluable contribution to advancing global openness and development. This was stated by Marina Dubrovshchenko, Assistant Professor of the Department of Chinese Studies at the Far Eastern Federal University's Institute of Oriental Studies, in an interview with Xinhua.

She recalled how, at the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that APEC economies were jointly creating the Asia-Pacific miracle.

"If, after examining myself, I find I'm right, then nothing and no one can block the path to truth." With these words, the Chinese leader, quoting the great philosopher Mencius, outlined the need to implement the organization's initiatives (APEC) in the interests of the shared prosperity of the peoples of the participating economies," said M. Dubrovskchenko.

She noted that China has long been pursuing this strategy. In particular, in recent years, a number of initiatives have been put forward, including promoting the Belt and Road Initiative, facilitating the creation of the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area, developing digital villages, implementing digital identity for companies, and supporting green transformation.

In her view, the digital village initiative aims to modernize agriculture and improve rural life through digital technologies. Leading e-commerce platforms like Taobao and Pinduoduo are focused on creating a nationwide agricultural marketing system through which farmers can directly sell their goods to consumers across the country. This approach is currently being studied, adapted, and implemented in several countries in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines) and Latin America (Chile, Peru).

The Digital Corporate Identity Initiative aims to create a universal, secure, and mutually recognized digital identification system for legal entities to facilitate business operations both domestically and within APEC. As part of the forum, China, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea are exploring the possibility of creating an end-to-end digital identity system to ensure mutual recognition of digital signatures and certificates for cross-border trade. Thailand and the Philippines are exploring China's "single-window" model to simplify foreign trade procedures.

The initiative to promote green and low-carbon transformation through digital technologies aims to optimize resource use and reduce emissions. Currently, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries are interested in China's experience in scaling up these technologies. These countries are studying China's solutions for managing traffic flows and energy consumption as part of their smart city development strategy.

M. Dubrovskchenko stated that, to accelerate the implementation of these areas, China regularly holds seminars and working group meetings within APEC, sharing its developments in digital agriculture, low-carbon development, and e-commerce. China's experience is becoming an important catalyst for the entire Asia-Pacific region in these key areas. APEC economies see Chinese solutions as proven and scalable models that can help accelerate their own digital and sustainable development.

"2026, the year of China's APEC Presidency, will be a key platform for significantly advancing these initiatives. These initiatives could not only be expanded but also form the foundation for a new phase of regional cooperation. This is a strategic opportunity for China to shape the regional agenda in key areas, strengthen economic ties, and demonstrate global leadership in digital and green technologies," said M. Dubrovshchenko.

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COLOMBO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — A fuel train derailed in Sri Lanka on Sunday morning, paralyzing train services on the country's main railway line, the Railway Authority said.

The incident occurred between the Mirigama and Wilwatte railway stations in Western Province. According to the department, the train was transporting fuel from the Kolonnawa fuel depot in Batticaloa.

Railway workers are currently clearing tracks to restore regular train service.

Sri Lanka is a frequent destination for train accidents. According to the Sri Lanka Railway Authority, 1,239 incidents involving trains were recorded in 2023, including 125 derailments.

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Kabul, November 2 (Xinhua) — Three people, including a woman, were killed and five others, including four children and a woman, were injured when a truck overturned in Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan, local authorities said late Saturday.

The accident occurred when a truck carrying a family during a move overturned due to careless driving on the outskirts of the 10th police district of Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital, the provincial Department of Information and Culture said in a statement.

Earlier, three people were killed and 18 others were injured in a collision between a tractor and two passenger vehicles in the eastern province of Laghman on Wednesday.

Road accidents claim thousands of lives in Afghanistan every year, primarily due to reckless driving, poor road conditions, speeding, overloading, congested highways and a lack of proper road signs. –0–

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Beirut, November 2 (Xinhua) — Four people were killed and three others wounded Saturday evening in an Israeli airstrike on the village of Kfar Reman in southern Lebanon, the country's Public Health Emergency Operations Center reported.

An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike on Saturday at around 10:20 p.m. local time, targeting a vehicle carrying a guided missile on a road on the eastern outskirts of the village, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Ambulance crews arrived at the scene, NNA reports.

A security source told Xinhua that four of the victims were members of the Hezbollah group, without providing further details.

A ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel has been in effect since November 27, 2024. It ended the clashes that erupted between the two sides after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Despite the ceasefire, the Israeli army has launched sporadic air strikes into Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at eliminating "threats" from Hezbollah, and maintains its forces in five key positions along the Lebanese border.

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Islamabad, November 2 (Xinhua) — Pakistan has reopened the Torkham crossing in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to facilitate the return of Afghan refugees to their homeland, officials announced on Saturday.

Khyber Agency Deputy Commissioner Bilal Rao told media that the crossing point reopened on Saturday morning to allow Afghan families who had been waiting for weeks on the Pakistani side to return home.

Hundreds of Afghan citizens arrived at the immigration center where paperwork was carried out before they were allowed to cross the border into Afghanistan, he said.

The repatriation process was suspended on October 11 after clashes erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, prompting Islamabad to close all border crossings to trade and travel.

A ceasefire was formally agreed in Doha on October 19, but Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussein Andrabi said at a briefing on Friday that the border "will remain closed to trade for now," adding that the resumption of commercial activity would depend on the security situation.

The closure of border crossings halted bilateral trade for several weeks, leading to a rise in prices of essential commodities in some parts of Pakistan.

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Beijing, November 2 (Xinhua) — On October 30, the Russian Cultural Center (RCC) in Beijing hosted an educational exhibition, "Day of Russian Universities in Beijing," bringing together over 35 universities from across Russia, from Kaliningrad to the Far East. The RCC announced this in a press release.

As a reminder, 48,000 Chinese citizens, excluding preparatory students, were studying in Russia in the 2023-2024 academic year. This was noted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova last August.

According to a press release, the event was attended by over 500 guests, including prospective students, their parents, and representatives of educational agencies. Participants were able to learn about Russian university programs, ask questions of their delegates, and attend presentations on study opportunities in Russia.

The exhibition featured themed workshops and training sessions. Pacific National University held a training session on developing entrepreneurial skills, Saratov State Technical University named after Yuri Gagarin offered career guidance, and the Moscow Aviation Institute organized a quiz on aerospace topics. Participants noted that the knowledge and skills gained will be useful in their future studies and professional endeavors.

In addition, university representatives held a live broadcast on Weibo dedicated to education in Russia. The live broadcast attracted over 2,000 viewers, and the recording was viewed over 120,000 times within two hours of its conclusion.

The event organizers are convinced that the "Day of Russian Universities in Beijing" exhibition has become an important event for everyone interested in education in Russia. It not only provided participants with a unique opportunity to learn more about Russian universities but also contributed to strengthening cultural and educational ties between Russia and China.

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MEXICO CITY, November 2 (Xinhua) — At least 22 people were killed in an explosion caused by a fire at a department store in Hermosillo, northern Mexico, local media reported on Saturday.

An explosion reportedly occurred in the afternoon at a department store in the city center. Witnesses said the fire quickly spread throughout the building and nearby vehicles, trapping several people inside.

Rescuers arrived at the scene to conduct search and rescue operations and transport the victims to local hospitals.

According to a preliminary investigation, a faulty transformer could have caused the fire.

Local authorities have ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack.

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Tripoli, November 2 (Xinhua) — A total of 45 illegal migrants were rescued off the coast of the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk, the Libyan newspaper Al-Watan reported on Saturday.

The migrants—23 Egyptian and 22 Sudanese nationals—were reportedly traveling in a rubber dinghy. They were discovered by the Libyan Coast Guard approximately 222.2 kilometers north of Tobruk.

They received the necessary medical and humanitarian assistance and were then sent to a detention centre to complete legal procedures.

Since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has remained a major transit point for migrants attempting to reach Europe. Migrant smuggling networks thrive amid political division and insecurity, leaving migrants in constant danger of shipwrecks in the Mediterranean.

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London, November 2 (Xinhua) — Two suspects have been arrested after several people were stabbed on a train in the UK, police said on Saturday.

The number of victims and the severity of the injuries are still unknown.

At 19:39 GMT, police received reports that several people had been stabbed on a train heading to Huntingdon.

Rail operator LNER confirmed that "emergency services are dealing with the incident between Stevenage and Peterborough".

"Major disruptions are expected for the rest of the day," LNER said in a statement.

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