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Moscow, October 30 (Xinhua) — The goals China has set for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) signal a change of era and reflect a new stage of global development, according to Boris Titov, Special Representative of the Russian President for Relations with International Organizations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and Chairman of the Russian Section of the Russia-China Committee for Friendship, Peace, and Development.

"China's 15th Five-Year Plan is more than an internal document. It signals a change in eras. The world is entering a new era, where the primary values are no longer raw materials and cheap labor, but innovation, justice, and sustainable development. And the countries of the Global South are becoming active participants in this transformation, not passive observers," he noted in a commentary for Xinhua.

According to B. Titov, the essence of the new plan is a shift from quantity to quality. "China is focusing not on mass production, but on innovation, green technologies, and the fight against inequality. Giant factories are being replaced by new productive forces: science, high technology, and talented personnel," the Russian president's special representative stated, adding that this strategy is closely linked to the "dual circulation" concept.

In this way, China is strengthening its own market without shutting itself off, remaining part of the global economy. "This approach teaches countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America how to build domestic resilience without severing ties to global trade," noted B. Titov.

Speaking about China's growing importance to the global economy, including projects implemented as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, he noted that cooperation with developing countries is becoming deeper and more nuanced. "China is now 'teaching how to fish,' rather than handing out fish. Chinese companies and universities are actively working with local specialists, helping develop digital infrastructure, share technologies, and train talent. This is an investment not in concrete, but in intellectual potential," the Xinhua source emphasized.

According to B. Titov, China's interaction with its partners is based on practical solidarity. He recalled the recently launched Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, with an authorized capital of $4 billion. "The key rule is that projects must meet the real needs of local residents and not be dictated from the outside," explained the Russian President's special representative.

He also noted the growing role of the digital yuan. "China has created a working technology for settlements in digital currency. This makes international payments and money transfers faster and cheaper," Titov noted, emphasizing that this is another advantage China has in international economic cooperation.

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Paris, October 30 (Xinhua) — An armed robbery was committed at a precious metals laboratory in the southeastern French city of Lyon on Thursday afternoon, French media reported.

Witnesses said they heard a loud explosion as the attackers allegedly blew out the security windows, then loaded the loot into a van and fled the scene.

The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 PM local time, with significant police presence at the scene. Authorities noted that five laboratory employees sustained minor injuries and were treated by firefighters.

Law enforcement agencies later detained five suspects "along with the loot" and placed them in custody. Investigators are currently determining the sequence of events and the type of explosive used.

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Moscow, October 30 (Xinhua) – The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, opens new opportunities for Russia to expand business ties with China. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated this at a briefing on Thursday, responding to a question from a Xinhua correspondent.

"This platform will provide additional opportunities for Russian entrepreneurs and business circles to showcase their achievements, expand business ties with China, find reliable partners, and enter the international market," she noted, emphasizing that CIIE is China's largest foreign trade forum.

As M. Zakharova noted, Russian products enjoy consistent demand in the Chinese market. This applies in particular to products from the Russian agricultural sector, as well as industrial and IT developments, and high-tech equipment from Russia.

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson praised the stability of China's trade turnover, which is evidence of the high activity of the Chinese manufacturing sector. "This year, despite all the restrictions, Washington's tightening of tariff policies, and other sanctions, we have seen a consistent increase in China's foreign trade volumes," she emphasized.

M. Zakharova added that Beijing's redirection of goods to alternative markets allows us to confidently predict that positive trends will continue in the near future. "The multilateral trading system, which is currently under significant pressure from the United States, plays a key role in maintaining global economic stability," she noted.

The Russian diplomat wished the CIIE success. –0–

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Beijing, October 30 (Xinhua) — The People's Liberation Army (PLA) will deploy more powerful capabilities and more reliable means to thwart any attempts at "Taiwan independence" and external interference, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang announced Thursday.

He made the statement while commenting on reports that the US and Taiwan recently held a so-called defense industry meeting to discuss joint weapons development and production, as well as US arms sales to the island.

According to Zhang Xiaogang, no matter how many more weapons Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration purchases, the military balance between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will remain unchanged, and the pursuit of "Taiwan independence" will remain a doomed endeavor.

The official accused the DPP administration of kowtowing to the United States and trading Taiwan's interests for personal gain.

Zhang Xiaogang also called on the United States to fully understand the extremely sensitive nature and serious consequences of arms sales to Taiwan and demanded that the American side fulfill its promise not to support “Taiwan independence” with real actions. –0–

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Minsk, October 30 (Xinhua) — By 2025, training facilities for countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will have been completed at nearly all Belarusian military training grounds. This was announced on Thursday by Vladimir Bely, Chief of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Belarusian Armed Forces. The press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense published the information.

A training session was held at the 19th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade's training ground in Belarus, attended by officers from combat training agencies. They were introduced to the latest methods of training personnel in modern combat. The main topics discussed during the training included the use and countermeasures against UAVs, tactical medicine, and combat in urban and wooded environments.

During the training, the focus was on countering drones of various sizes and types. "We developed our system based on the experience of modern armed conflicts. This year, at almost all training grounds, we completed the creation of training facilities that allow us to train troops in these very skills," noted V. Bely.

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St. Petersburg, October 30 (Xinhua) — China has significantly enriched the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) agenda in recent decades, making important practical proposals for developing infrastructure connectivity. Polina Rysakova, a researcher at the Center for Eurasian Studies at the European University at St. Petersburg, stated this in an interview with Xinhua.

In her opinion, China's proposals on the green agenda, energy and sustainable agriculture development, digital cooperation, and free trade area expansion have significantly expanded the topics of dialogue within APEC. "In 2026, when China hosts the informal APEC Leaders' Meeting, green innovation, digital transformation, an open economy, and other specific topics that China has prioritized could be put into practice. The creation of new regional centers for the promotion of clean technologies and joint investment projects are possible," Rysakova noted.

She noted that China could propose new investment mechanisms for Asia-Pacific economies at the informal APEC Leaders' Meeting. This would advance a more global agenda for reforming the global governance system. According to the expert, China is a key driver of global economic development, the largest economy, and its own growth stimulates the development of regional economies.

"APEC members face common risks and challenges, and the concept of a community of shared destiny in the Asia-Pacific region can help the region co-create a better future. This concept fosters mutual trust and solidarity among countries in the region and encourages the search for joint solutions in sustainable development, trade, digital connectivity, and security," said P. Rysakova.

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Beijing, October 30 (Xinhua) — China calls on the Paraguayan government to heed the call of its people, change course as soon as possible, and make the right decision to recognize the one-China principle and sever so-called "diplomatic ties" with Taiwanese authorities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

Guo Jiakun made the statement while commenting on a survey conducted in Paraguay this month, which showed that nearly 90 percent of the country's population recognizes the importance of establishing diplomatic relations with China.

"In recent years, we have repeatedly heard urgent calls from friends from various circles in Paraguay to develop relations with China," Guo Jiakun recalled at a regular briefing for journalists.

He stated that this survey once again demonstrated the ardent desire of the Paraguayan people to establish diplomatic relations between China and Paraguay.

"China's reunification is an unstoppable historical trend," Guo Jiakun emphasized.

He noted that maintaining so-called “diplomatic ties” with the Taiwanese authorities not only does not meet the fundamental and long-term interests of the state and people of Paraguay, but also runs counter to the broad consensus of the international community on its commitment to the one-China principle.

“We call on the Paraguayan government to heed the call of its people, change course as soon as possible, and make the right decision to recognize the one-China principle and sever so-called ‘diplomatic ties’ with the Taiwanese authorities,” Guo Jiakun concluded. –0–

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Chengdu, October 30 (Xinhua) — Six people were killed and five others injured in a traffic accident on the morning of October 28 in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, local police announced in a statement Thursday evening.

The accident occurred around 4:37 a.m. when an overloaded minibus collided with a parked semi-trailer. All victims received medical attention and are currently in stable condition.

Following an investigation into the cause of the accident, the minibus driver and three employees of the company that owned the vehicle were detained. Police are also investigating possible violations by the truck driver.

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Beijing, October 30 (Xinhua) — China will intensify efforts to further census cultural heritage sites and strengthen the systematic protection of existing ones. This was announced Thursday at a meeting to discuss the progress of the 4th national census of cultural heritage sites.

The meeting was attended by Li Shulei, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, and Shen Yiqin, a member of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, who lead the leading group for the census.

Participants called for conscientious work in the next stage of the census and for increased efforts to protect urban cultural heritage, especially in cities and towns with a long history.

As stated at the meeting, the authorities intend to expand public participation, build institutional capacity at all levels, and ensure the effective use of financial resources allocated for the preservation of cultural heritage.

It was also announced at the meeting that, based on the results of the census, a national register of immovable cultural heritage will be compiled and published.

National censuses of China's cultural heritage sites were conducted in 1956, 1981, and 2007. The current census began in late 2023. –0–

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Chongqing, October 30 (Xinhua) — From October 27 to 29, an event dedicated to World Cities Day was held in Chongqing, southwest China. This year's theme is "People-Centered Smart Cities."

The event, which focused on the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in metropolitan governance, was attended by approximately 1,200 people. They praised Chongqing's practical experience and innovative initiatives in expanding urban development opportunities through digital intelligence technologies.

"The level of urban governance in Chongqing is astounding, and its experience in smart city management has become a useful example for the management of megacities around the world," said Alexander Shchekovich, head of the Sovietsky District Administration in Minsk.

Alexander Shchekovich noted that this was his first visit to Chongqing and he fully appreciated the city's cleanliness and order. Despite the large population and heavy traffic, the transportation system operates efficiently, and the roads remain uncongested.

"Today, using Chongqing as an example, we see how committed the city's government and leadership are to developing a smart city and ensuring comfortable conditions for its residents. I'm confident that what they're doing today will contribute to the more dynamic development of a smart city here in the coming years," he emphasized.

Meanwhile, Ivan Martinovich, Director of Promsvyaz OJSC, noted the broad opportunities for developing cooperation with Chinese companies in the field of smart city development.

He said the company's goals include developing smart cities, smart neighborhoods, and internet access. Its Chinese partners have extensive experience in this area, which will be invaluable in the development of their company and their partnership.

World Cities Day was proposed by the Chinese government in the Shanghai Declaration following the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. Subsequently, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution, declared October 31 as World Cities Day to draw attention to the need to make cities more sustainable, accessible, and livable.

At present, China's urbanization is shifting from rapid growth to stable development, and urban development is shifting from a stage of large-scale expansion to a stage aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of existing urban areas.

"These international contacts provided an opportunity to study the best practices of our Chinese colleagues, establish direct contacts with partners, and discuss prospects for further cooperation between Minsk and Chongqing," concluded Alexander Shchekovich. -0-

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