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Johannesburg, November 21 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with South Africa to deepen political mutual trust and firmly support each other on issues affecting each other's core interests and major concerns, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Johannesburg on Friday.

Li Qiang made the announcement during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, which will be held from November 22 to 23.

The head of the Chinese government conveyed cordial greetings to S. Ramaphosa from Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting that for decades, China and South Africa have treated each other as close brothers, and their friendship spans mountains and seas and is growing ever stronger.

According to Li Qiang, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China and South Africa are jointly advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era, bringing benefits to the peoples of both countries.

China is willing to continue to work with South Africa to develop traditional friendship and expand cooperation in various fields, thereby better promoting the common development of the two countries and the unity and cooperation between China and Africa as a whole, he added.

The Premier of the State Council recalled that at the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held in October, the CPC Central Committee's Proposals for the development of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) were reviewed and adopted, and South Africa released a 10-point economic action plan.

China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with South Africa and facilitate the speedy implementation of zero customs duties for that country, Li Qiang added.

The Premier called on the two sides to leverage complementary strengths in their existing resources and economic structure, deepen cooperation in mining and infrastructure construction, create new areas of cooperation in the automobile industry, unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors such as new energy and artificial intelligence, and expand scientific and technological innovation cooperation in areas such as satellite navigation and the construction of joint laboratories.

The two sides should intensify exchanges of experience in poverty alleviation and rural development, and promote cooperation in areas such as public health, culture, education, and youth exchanges, thereby enhancing the sense of satisfaction among citizens of the two countries, Li Qiang added.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China and South Africa jointly launched the initiative to cooperate on supporting Africa's modernization, in order to encourage the international community to pay more attention to the continent and increase investment in Africa.

Li Qiang also pointed out that China is willing to work with South Africa to strengthen cooperation on platforms such as BRICS and the G20, implement the four global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, safeguard the multilateral trading system, promote reform of the global governance system, and protect the common interests of developing countries.

For his part, S. Ramaphosa asked Li Qiang to convey his warm greetings and best wishes to Xi Jinping. The South African President stated that the important consensus reached between him and the Chinese leader on establishing a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership for the new era has elevated bilateral ties to new historical heights and provided powerful impetus for deepening interstate cooperation in various fields.

The South African leader assured that South Africa firmly adheres to the one-China policy, reaffirming that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. South Africa will continue to support each other with China on issues affecting mutual interests, he added.

He expressed gratitude to China for its support for South Africa's socio-economic development and noted that his country is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in areas such as trade, investment, mining, science and technology, energy and infrastructure, healthcare, and poverty alleviation to bring greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

South Africa is committed to providing a safe and favourable environment for Chinese enterprises investing and doing business in the country, and is prepared to work with a wide range of African countries to fully leverage China's favourable policies to further develop Africa-China cooperation, Ramaphosa noted.

The President said South Africa highly values the four significant global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping.

S. Ramaphosa noted that South Africa is sincerely grateful to China for its strong support for the G20 summit, stating that China plays an important role in facilitating consensus and achieving results at this event.

South Africa is ready to strengthen communication and engagement with China in multilateral formats such as the UN and the G20 to jointly support multilateralism, he added. –0–

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Tashkent, November 21 /Xinhua/ — At the invitation of Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, visited Uzbekistan from November 20 to 21 and took part in the second strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of China and Uzbekistan.

The parties noted that the China-Uzbekistan all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era is continuously strengthening based on mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests. They pledged to pursue closer cooperation to advance the construction of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future.

The parties emphasized that the positive dynamics of mutual visits and exchanges at all levels between the two countries contribute to the further strengthening of cooperation in bilateral and international affairs.

Both sides reiterated their strong mutual support on issues affecting each other's core interests.

As noted, China will continue to support Uzbekistan in independently choosing its path to national development and intends to support the country in decisively advancing important socio-economic reform projects within the framework of the “New Uzbekistan” strategy.

Uzbekistan stated that it firmly adheres to the one-China principle, opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” and strongly supports all efforts undertaken by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification.

China highly appreciated the important contribution of the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, held in Tashkent on November 15-16, to the further development of regional cooperation, strengthening mutual trust, and maintaining regional stability and prosperity.

The Uzbek side highly praised the successful holding of the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, expressing confidence that this important meeting will contribute to China's continued high-quality development, provide common development opportunities for all countries, and bring more confidence and positive energy to the world.

The two sides highly appreciated the importance of jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative in strengthening international cooperation and promoting common security, development and prosperity.

The Uzbek side welcomed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative put forward by China, expressing its intention to actively participate in cooperation within the framework of the above-mentioned initiatives.

The parties noted with satisfaction the steady growth in trade turnover between the two countries, the consistent deepening of investment cooperation, and the active promotion of joint projects in areas such as industrial production, transportation and logistics, energy, and agriculture.

The parties expressed their intention to continue strengthening cooperation in the field of environmentally friendly mining, particularly in the green development of the entire production chain of mineral resources.

Both sides pledged to make joint efforts to strengthen cultural and humanitarian cooperation and promote friendly exchanges between the peoples of the two countries.

The parties announced that they will continue to strengthen mutual support and cooperation within multilateral structures such as the UN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the China-Central Asia mechanism, and the BRICS cooperation mechanism.

The parties welcomed the results of the second strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of China and Uzbekistan, expressing their belief that this mechanism has become a new platform for deepening strategic coordination and comprehensive cooperation in priority areas between the two countries, which contributes to regional and international peace, further enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening mutual trust.

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Johannesburg, November 21 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with South Africa to deepen political mutual trust and firmly support each other on issues affecting each other's core interests and major concerns, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Johannesburg on Friday.

Li Qiang made the announcement during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, which will be held from November 22 to 23.

The head of the Chinese government conveyed cordial greetings to S. Ramaphosa from Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting that for decades, China and South Africa have treated each other as close brothers, and their friendship spans mountains and seas and is growing ever stronger.

According to Li Qiang, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China and South Africa are jointly advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era, bringing benefits to the peoples of both countries.

China is willing to continue to work with South Africa to develop traditional friendship and expand cooperation in various fields, thereby better promoting the common development of the two countries and the unity and cooperation between China and Africa as a whole, he added.

The Premier of the State Council recalled that at the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held in October, the CPC Central Committee's Proposals for the development of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) were reviewed and adopted, and South Africa released a 10-point economic action plan.

China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with South Africa and facilitate the speedy implementation of zero customs duties for that country, Li Qiang added.

The Premier called on the two sides to leverage complementary strengths in their existing resources and economic structure, deepen cooperation in mining and infrastructure construction, create new areas of cooperation in the automobile industry, unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors such as new energy and artificial intelligence, and expand scientific and technological innovation cooperation in areas such as satellite navigation and the construction of joint laboratories.

The two sides should intensify exchanges of experience in poverty alleviation and rural development, and promote cooperation in areas such as public health, culture, education, and youth exchanges, thereby enhancing the sense of satisfaction among citizens of the two countries, Li Qiang added.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China and South Africa jointly launched the initiative to cooperate on supporting Africa's modernization, in order to encourage the international community to pay more attention to the continent and increase investment in Africa.

Li Qiang also pointed out that China is willing to work with South Africa to strengthen cooperation on platforms such as BRICS and the G20, implement the four global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, safeguard the multilateral trading system, promote reform of the global governance system, and protect the common interests of developing countries.

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Yerevan, November 21 /Xinhua/ — The Yerevan Municipality has completed the purchase of 45 Chinese-made trolleybuses, which will be delivered in the first half of 2026. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan announced this on Friday.

According to him, the advance payment for the 12-meter trolleybuses, which can accommodate 85 passengers, has already been transferred.

This deal is expected to completely renew Yerevan's trolleybus fleet, replacing the last 30 aging vehicles, which have been in service for nearly 20 years. Currently, Yerevan operates 15 Chinese-made Yutong and 15 Zhongtong trolleybuses. With the purchase of the new vehicles, a total of 75 modern trolleybuses will be operating on Yerevan's streets.

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Moscow, November 21 /Xinhua/ — The opening of the Russian-Chinese Education Festival took place on Thursday at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS. Over the course of three days, participants will discuss expanding educational cooperation, effective models for integrating science and education, and prospects for digital transformation.

Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation Zhang Hanhui sent a congratulatory message at the opening of the event. He emphasized that China and Russia have established effective mechanisms for bilateral exchanges in the field of education, including the China-Russia Commission on Humanitarian Cooperation and its Subcommittee on Educational Cooperation. Thanks to joint efforts, educational exchanges and cooperation between China and Russia have yielded impressive results.

Speaking at the ceremony as the event's organizer, Andrey Voronin, Vice Rector for Education at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, stated that the festival is, above all, a vibrant dialogue between cultures. He added that master classes in calligraphy, tea ceremony, and traditional crafts will provide an excellent opportunity to better understand and experience the rich heritage of the peoples of Russia and China.

Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov stated in a video speech that the number of Chinese students at Russian universities has nearly doubled over the past five years, reaching 56,000 last year. More and more Russian applicants are choosing China for higher education, and last year, approximately 21,000 Russian citizens studied in China, the minister noted.

At the plenary session "Strategic Partnership between Russia and China – Expanding Scientific and Educational Cooperation," held as part of the festival, Russian and Chinese education experts shared the two countries' achievements in academic collaboration.

"Shenzhen MSU-BPI University, together with Beijing Institute of Technology and Moscow State University, has established four research centers in the field of natural sciences and technology, as well as eight of its own innovation platforms aimed at implementing scientific and technological achievements in practical activities," noted Wan Meina, Deputy Vice-Rector of Shenzhen MSU-BPI University.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky emphasized that the next two years should be as effective as possible and bring real benefits to the peoples of Russia and China, giving new impetus to the development of the Russian education system and allowing it to adopt best Chinese practices.

The festival was organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Interobrazovanie" and the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS".

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Kyiv, November 21 (Xinhua) — Representatives of Ukraine and the United States met on Friday to discuss ways to end the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Rustem Umerov announced this on Telegram, adding that the American delegation was led by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll.

R. Umerov emphasized that the talks were a continuation of consultations that began the day before with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties discussed approaches to restoring a just peace, next steps, and realistic formats for further dialogue.

The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council noted that Ukraine carefully studies each proposal from its partners and clearly formulates its position.

On Thursday, V. Zelenskyy met with a US delegation, during which he was formally presented with a new peace plan designed to bolster diplomatic efforts. According to the Ukrainian president, Kyiv wants to continue working on this proposal together with the US, Europe, and other partners.

D. Driscoll and other members of the American delegation arrived in Kyiv on November 19. –0–

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UN, November 21 (Xinhua) — China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Thursday called for a negotiated settlement to the Ukrainian crisis.

Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine, the diplomat noted that the Ukrainian crisis is protracted, and ground combat continues. He added that with winter approaching, people in the conflict zone are being hit twice as hard by military action and severe cold, creating an extremely alarming humanitarian situation.

"China once again calls on the parties to the conflict to exercise restraint, strictly abide by international humanitarian law, and effectively ensure the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure," Fu Cong said. "Dialogue and negotiations are the only viable option for resolving the Ukrainian crisis. We urge the parties to demonstrate political will and embark on a negotiated settlement as soon as possible."

The diplomat also called on the international community to increase humanitarian aid, actively promote peace talks, and continue to create favorable conditions for a political settlement.

Fu Cong reiterated that China's position on the Ukrainian issue remains exceptionally clear and consistent. The Permanent Representative clarified that the Chinese side is actively engaging with all stakeholders, making diligent efforts to promote peace and negotiations. He stated that China is ready to maintain contact with all parties and play a constructive role in achieving an early ceasefire and advancing a political settlement of the crisis.

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JOHANNESBURG, November 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday expressed China's readiness to facilitate the early implementation of zero tariffs on South Africa and strengthen the alignment of its development strategies with that country.

Li Qiang made the announcement during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. –0–

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Johannesburg, November 21 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with South Africa to deepen political mutual trust and firmly support each other on issues affecting each other's core interests and major concerns, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Johannesburg on Friday.

Li Qiang made the announcement during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) summit.

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Dubai, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — An Indian military jet crashed on Friday during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot.

The Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet reportedly crashed at around 2:10 pm local time /10:10 am GMT/ while performing a demonstration program.

The Indian Air Force said in a statement that it "deeply mourns the loss of the pilot and extends its strong support to the bereaved family at this time of grief."

An investigative commission is currently being created to determine the cause of the incident, the statement added. –0–

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