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Ürümqi, November 20 (Xinhua) — As of November 19, the number of people entering and leaving the China-Kazakhstan International Boundary Cooperation Center "Khorgos" reached 9.05 million, an increase of 40.3 percent year-on-year, according to data from the Khorgos border checkpoint.

Currently, thanks to measures to simplify customs clearance procedures, the above-mentioned center, located in the city of Horgos in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR, Northwest China), has an average of more than 28,000 people entering and exiting it daily, with the maximum passenger flow reaching 44,000 people per day.

The China-Kazakhstan International Cross-Border Cooperation Center "Khorgos," which opened in April 2012, operates in both China and Kazakhstan. On the Chinese side, the center houses over 2,000 retail outlets and over 200 duty-free businesses, selling over 1,000 goods from over 40 countries.

According to experts, the creation of the center will help simplify cross-border trade and reduce trade barriers between China and Kazakhstan. -0-

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Baku, November 19 (Xinhua) — Through cooperation mechanisms with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and subsequently as a member of this organization, Yerevan will gain additional opportunities to institutionalize and deepen its strategic relations with China, India, and Iran, as well as with the countries of Central Asia. This is in line with Armenia's strategic interests in strengthening its sovereignty and its place in the South Caucasus region, which is increasingly being perceived as a bridge between East and West. This was stated recently by Johnny Melikyan, a senior expert at the Armenian think tank Orbeli, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

Speaking about Armenia's bid for full membership in the SCO, J. Melikyan emphasized that such an application underscores the country's desire for a diversified foreign policy in the context of changing regional dynamics.

Armenia already has dialogue partner status, and given its ties with key countries—Russia, China, India, and Iran—it fits naturally into the organization's architecture, stated J. Melikyan. He believes that equally important is the fact that, by the end of 2024, SCO countries collectively accounted for up to 60 percent of Armenia's foreign trade turnover.

According to a Xinhua source, Armenia's interest in the SCO is driven by the logic of a balanced foreign policy, as well as a desire to strengthen ties across various vectors of cooperation to enhance economic and geopolitical stability.

According to the expert, in the new geopolitical realities, Yerevan seeks to avoid unilateral dependence and is building a policy of pragmatic balance.

J. Melikyan noted that Armenia views the SCO and its “Shanghai spirit” as an additional platform for strengthening regional security and cooperation, including in areas such as trade, transport communications, and energy.

Speaking about the benefits of Armenia's accession to the SCO as a full member, the expert noted that SCO membership will provide greater opportunities for participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative, which, in turn, will facilitate the implementation of the Armenian government's "Crossroads of the World" initiative, aimed at transforming Armenia into a regional transport and logistics hub. All of this is consistent with Armenia's national strategy, which is focused on economic diversification, regional integration, and reducing the risk of isolation in the South Caucasus.

J. Melikyan believes that by joining the SCO, Armenia will be able to make a significant contribution to the development of transport and logistics, particularly within the Middle Corridor by integrating its "Crossroads of the World" initiative. The South Caucasus region could become a hub for the transit of freight and energy between Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. In the energy sector, cooperation could be realized through the development of renewable energy sources and the diversification of their supplies, given Armenia's experience in hydroelectric and solar energy. Thus, Armenia's participation in the SCO could impart a new dimension of Eurasian connectivity to the organization, uniting Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East in a practical manner.

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Kinshasa, November 19 (Xinhua) — At least 64 people are missing after a boat capsized in the Sankuru River in Kasai Province in the central Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on November 17, local media reported on Wednesday.

According to a report citing local officials, the ship departed from the port of Bena Dibele in Sankuru province on November 13 and headed to the capital Kinshasa, located more than 800 kilometers from its point of departure.

According to the report, the vessel capsized after being caught in a "whirlpool." There were approximately 120 people on board, of whom only about 50 have been rescued so far; the rest are still missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Waterways remain a key mode of transport in the DRC, where boating incidents are common due to overload and poor condition of vessels. –0–

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Moscow, November 19 (Xinhua) — The Russian children's musical theater "Domisolka" will tour China. Music producer Sergei Pudovkin announced this Wednesday at a press conference at TASS to mark the company's 35th anniversary, which will be celebrated on November 29.

"I'm proud to announce that the company will be participating in a national musical event in China, with a series of performances. It's great that the Domisolka Theatre has reached an international level," he said.

Details of the upcoming concerts are not yet being disclosed. As the theater's artistic director, poet Ivan Zhiganov, told Xinhua in an interview, Domisolka's artists have already performed in China. The company represented Russia at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, performed at the opening of the China-Russia Year of Tourism in 2018, and at other significant events.

"We've been to Beijing, Shanghai, Suifenhe, and each time we've been amazed by China's dynamic development. It's absolutely fantastic! It's breathtaking! We adore this country," shared I. Zhiganov, adding that he welcomes collaboration and creative exchanges with children's groups and teachers from China.

Domisolka is Russia's most renowned children's musical theater. Over three and a half decades, more than 15,000 children have attended it. Speaking about the uniqueness of this troupe, Anton Molev, Deputy Head of the Moscow Department of Education and Science, emphasized its strong educational component. "The troupe's members master all facets of creative mastery and receive professional training," he emphasized.

In Russia, Domisolka will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a jubilee musical at the State Kremlin Palace on December 4. According to the theater's artistic director and composer Olga Yudakhina, this will not just be a concert, but a grand musical fairytale, created especially for the theater's anniversary. "The performance will be the central event of the celebratory program and will bring together approximately 700 of our students on one stage," she added.

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Bishkek, November 19 /Xinhua/ — Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bishkek on Wednesday.

S. Japarov asked Wang Yi to convey his warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and congratulated China on its remarkable development achievements, noting that the expression “a good neighbor is a priceless treasure” vividly reflects the nature of relations between the two countries.

Relations between Kyrgyzstan and China have entered their best period in history, the President emphasized. He indicated that Kyrgyzstan is ready to maintain close, high-level contacts with China, expand trade, and advance the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, setting a new example of enduring friendship between the two countries.

S. Japarov stated Kyrgyzstan's desire to strengthen cooperation with China in key areas such as civil aviation, logistics, and border crossings, increase connectivity, deepen security cooperation, and combat the "three evil forces" (terrorism, extremism, and separatism), while comprehensively promoting the development of Kyrgyz-Chinese relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

According to the President, the Kyrgyz side highly values and supports the four major global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping and is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China within the UN and the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism. He also expressed hope that China will support Kyrgyzstan's work as Chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to jointly promote security, stability, prosperity, and development in the region.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, in turn conveyed sincere greetings from Chairman Xi Jinping to S. Japarov, noting that the diplomacy of heads of state plays an indispensable role in the development of bilateral relations.

The Chinese Foreign Minister recalled that S. Japarov and Xi Jinping held three meetings this year, during which they developed a high-level plan and provided strategic guarantees for the further development of bilateral relations.

According to Wang Yi, China remains a loyal friend and reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan and will continue to support it in defending its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions. China opposes any attempts to interfere in Kyrgyzstan's internal affairs, the Chinese diplomat emphasized.

He indicated that the Chinese side is ready, together with Kyrgyzstan, to follow the consensus of the heads of state, transform cooperation plans into practical actions, resolutely promote the modernization of both countries, and constantly enrich the content of the Chinese-Kyrgyz relations of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

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Sarajevo, November 19 (Xinhua) – Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle and the position reflected in UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 in a diplomatic note recently sent to the Chinese Embassy in BiH, the BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

According to the note, BiH consistently adheres to the position that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing all of China.

As the legal successor to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, BiH recalled that Yugoslavia supported UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971 and recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China in the UN. BiH fully understands the significance of this resolution and supports its full implementation.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The note emphasizes that bilateral relations continue to develop based on mutual respect, trust, and non-interference in internal affairs, while cooperation in the political, economic, and cultural spheres is steadily expanding.

BiH praised the positive dynamics of bilateral relations, including China's growing investment in the country, mutual visa-free policy, and closer cultural and tourism exchanges.

The note states that BiH will continue to work on the further development of relations with China, deepening cooperation in the economy and investment, and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties. –0–

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Tbilisi, November 19 /Xinhua/ — In January-October 2025, China became Georgia's third-largest source of imports, with Georgian imports from China amounting to $1.62 billion, an increase of 20.8 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary data published Wednesday by the National Statistics Office of Georgia.

In the first ten months of this year, Georgia's foreign trade turnover amounted to $20.83 billion, an 8.6 percent increase year-on-year. Trade with China, meanwhile, reached approximately $1.9 billion, making China Georgia's fourth-largest trading partner.

According to the agency, during the specified period, Turkey became the country's largest trading partner with a trade volume of $2.54 billion, while the United States became the largest source of Georgian imports with a volume of $2.27 billion. –0–

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Tbilisi, November 19 (Xinhua) — Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili discussed Georgian-Armenian relations and prospects for bilateral cooperation in various fields with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, who arrived in Georgia on an official visit on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current political processes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability in the region.

At a joint briefing, M. Kavelashvili emphasized that, amid the tense global situation, both countries will continue to develop political and economic ties and people-to-people contacts. He also noted that, given the rapidly changing geopolitical situation, maintaining peace and stability in the South Caucasus is particularly important.

V. Khachaturyan, for his part, stated that Armenia had invited Georgia to participate in international events in Yerevan. "Armenia is actively preparing for the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) and the 8th summit of the European Political Community. We look forward to Georgia's participation," he stated.

The Armenian head of state also expressed confidence that the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and various upcoming projects will transform the South Caucasus into a logistics hub.

“Opening up regional connections will enable the Persian Gulf countries, as well as the railways of Georgia and Armenia, to establish key links with European countries,” he emphasized.

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BEIJING, November 19 (Xinhua) — The international community must remain highly vigilant and resolutely suppress any attempts to revive militarism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular ministry briefing on Wednesday when asked to comment on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent outrageous remarks regarding Taiwan.

As analysts note, Sanae Takaichi became the first Japanese prime minister to clearly state that an “emergency situation in Taiwan” could pose an “existential threat” to Japan, in which case Japan would be able to exercise its so-called right of collective self-defense to intervene militarily in the Taiwan Strait.

Mao Ning recalled that the right to collective self-defense enshrined in the UN Charter was introduced to protect the collective security of the international community and prevent the resurgence of fascist forces. Japan was limited in exercising this right after the end of World War II, the Chinese diplomat noted.

After conducting a retrospective analysis of historical events, Mao Ning continued, it is easy to see that unleashing aggression against other countries under the pretext of “existential threat” and “self-defense” is an old trick of Japanese militarism.

According to an official spokesman, in 1931, the seizure of Manchuria was viewed in the context of an "existential threat to Japan." Under this pretext, Japan staged the September 18 Incident (Mukden Incident) and occupied northeastern China. Subsequently, Japan declared the defense of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" a battle for Japan's survival, spreading the flames of aggression across Asia. The attack on Pearl Harbor was also viewed in the context of an "existential threat to Japan" and lit the fuse for war in the Pacific theater.

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the international community must maintain heightened vigilance, resolutely suppress any attempts to revive militarism, and jointly safeguard the post-war international order and world peace, Mao Ning concluded.

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Beijing, November 19 (Xinhua) — China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries and is not interested in British "intelligence," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Wednesday.

Mao Ning's statement came after Britain's intelligence agency MI5 warned UK politicians on November 18 about two LinkedIn accounts allegedly operating on behalf of Chinese security agencies.

"China has repeatedly stated its principled position," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized. "China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries. It is completely uninterested in the so-called 'intelligence' of the British Parliament."

Mao Ning called on the British side to stop making false accusations and judging others by themselves.

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