Cooperation between Russia and China plays an important role in the successful socio-economic development of the two countries, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

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Moscow, November 7 (Xinhua) – Cooperation between Russia and China plays a vital role in the successful socioeconomic development of both countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Friday, responding to a Xinhua reporter's question about the results of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit to China.

“Cooperation between our countries plays an important role in the successful socio-economic development of the two states,” she said.

M. Zakharova recalled that, at the invitation of Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang, Russian Prime Minister M. Mishustin visited China from November 3 to 4 to hold the 30th regular meeting of the two countries' heads of government. He was received by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

"The parties discussed current issues related to the development of bilateral relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, with a focus on advancing trade and economic cooperation. They exchanged views on the implementation of major joint projects in the energy, investment, industrial, and humanitarian spheres, as well as on the international and regional agenda," the Russian diplomat noted.

M. Zakharova emphasized that following the visit, agreements were reached on further strengthening and coordinating cooperation in key economic areas, and a number of documents were signed in the areas of space navigation and expanding Russian agricultural exports.

The Russian Foreign Ministry's official spokesperson noted that the visit was well-covered by journalists in China and Russia and attracted the attention of international media. "The visit, as has been repeatedly emphasized, took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, characteristic of Russian-Chinese relations," M. Zakharova concluded.

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An American investment company will develop tungsten deposits in Kazakhstan.

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Almaty, November 7 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan's national mining company Tau-Ken Samruk (TKS) and the American investment company Cove Capital signed an agreement to jointly develop the North Katpar and Upper Kairakty tungsten deposits in eastern Kazakhstan. This was announced on Friday by the press service of Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna.

The investment volume is approximately 1.1 billion US dollars.

The document was signed on the sidelines of the Central Asia USA summit in Washington by TCS CEO Narimanon Absametov and Cove Capital CEO Pini Althaus.

The North Katpar and Upper Kairakty deposits are among the largest in the world, with combined tungsten reserves amounting to 410,000 tons. The project's implementation is reported to contribute to the development of Kazakhstan's mining industry.

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Four people were killed and three were seriously injured after a helicopter crash in Russia's Dagestan, according to regional authorities.

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Moscow, November 7 (Xinhua) – Four people have died and three are in serious condition after a helicopter crash in the Russian Republic of Dagestan, regional Health Minister Yaroslav Glazov announced on Friday.

"The helicopter crashed near the village of Achi-Su. Four people died. One is in critical condition, and two are in serious condition," TASS quoted him as saying.

Y. Glazov clarified that all three victims were taken to a hospital in the city of Izberbash, 60 km from Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan. "We will transport them to Makhachkala depending on their condition," he noted.

According to emergency services, the helicopter crash destroyed a private home and started a fire. There were no injuries on the ground.

The Southern Transport Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the incident. The Western Interregional Transport Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced the opening of a criminal case for a safety violation resulting in the deaths of several people.

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Breaking: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 75 kilometers north-northeast of Santa Rosalia, Mexico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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BEIJING, November 7 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck at 12:04 GMT on Friday, 75 kilometers north-northeast of Santa Rosalia, Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the tremors was located at a point with coordinates of 27.97 degrees north latitude and 111.96 degrees west longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 10 km. –0–

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Xinhua and the Palestinian news agency WAFA signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation.

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China's Xinhua News Agency and the Palestinian news agency WAFA signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in Beijing on Friday, agreeing to expand collaboration in areas such as journalist training and joint reporting.

Xinhua News Agency Director General Fu Hua said that cooperation between media outlets is an important part of cultural and humanitarian exchanges and serves as a bridge for strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.

He noted that both news agencies should expand cooperation in various fields and promote common development through mutual learning and exchange of experiences.

Ahmed Assaf, Director General of the Official Palestinian Media and Chairman of the Board of Directors of WAFA, stated that Palestine attaches great importance to the development of China's media industry and technology and is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Xinhua News Agency and other Chinese media outlets. –0–

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Xi Jinping inspected Meizhou City in southern China's Guangdong Province (detailed version 1)

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lass=”c7″>GUANGZHOU, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Friday inspected Meizhou City in south China's Guangdong Province.

Xi Jinping visited the Ye Jianying Memorial Complex and a grapefruit cultivation base, where he learned about local efforts to develop revolutionary culture, increase support for old revolutionary areas, and promote comprehensive rural revitalization.

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China's foreign exchange reserves rose in October 2025.

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.3433 trillion as of the end of October 2025, up $4.7 billion or 0.14 percent from the end of September this year, according to data released Friday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).

The agency's statement said that, influenced by factors such as macroeconomic data, monetary policy, and the economic outlook of the world's largest economies, the US dollar index rose in October, while global financial asset prices generally increased.

The increase in the country's foreign exchange reserves in October was made possible by changes in the exchange rate and asset prices, the Main Directorate of Foreign Exchange said. -0-

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Report: China's Five-Year Plans Advance Country's Socioeconomic Development

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China's 14 five-year plans over the past decades have greatly promoted the country's economic and social development, achieving two miracles: rapid economic growth and long-term social stability, a think tank report said Friday.

The report, titled "A Key Stage in the Main Implementation of China's Modernization – Strategic Plan for China's Economic and Social Development during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period," was jointly released by high-level national think tanks affiliated with the Party History and Documents Research Institute of the CPC Central Committee and the Xinhua News Agency.

Since the First Five-Year Plan (1953-1957) laid the industrial foundation for development, China has grown and maintained its position as the world's second-largest economy, the report notes.

According to the report, China's GDP at constant prices in 2023 was 223 times higher than in 1952, while GDP per capita increased 89 times over the same period.

In a world full of change and uncertainty, the formulation and implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will enable China to maintain its role as the main engine and anchor of peace and development, presenting the world with a vision of unshakable and lasting certainty, the document says. -0-

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China is ready to work with ASEAN countries to address security challenges, according to the Ministry of Defense.

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China is willing to join forces with ASEAN countries to address security challenges and further enhance defense and security cooperation, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Friday.

He made this statement while commenting, at the request of journalists, on recent meetings between Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and his colleagues from ASEAN countries.

Noting the geographic proximity and deep intertwining of interests that underpin shared security and development, Jiang Bin noted that China-ASEAN defense cooperation has expanded in both depth and breadth. High-level contacts are currently on the rise. The two sides conduct joint exercises, personnel training, UN missions, counter-terrorism, and collaborate in military medicine, rescue operations, and disaster relief.

According to him, during the meetings held in Kuala Lumpur, Dong Jun and his colleagues from ASEAN countries reached a consensus on deepening cooperation in the field of defense and security, maintaining peace and stability in the region.

China consistently supports ASEAN's centrality in the regional architecture and is ready to work with ASEAN countries to uphold peace, Jiang Bin noted, emphasizing the long-standing tradition of harmonious coexistence and the principles of dialogue and partnership, rather than confrontation and alliance-building.

The goal, he continued, is to build a closer China-ASEAN community of shared destiny and create a brighter future for the region. -0-

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Report: China has created the world's largest healthcare system

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BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China has built the world's largest healthcare system, with over 90 percent of households able to reach the nearest medical facility within 15 minutes, according to a report jointly released Friday by the Party History and Documents Institute of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Xinhua News Agency, two high-level national think tanks.

The report, titled "A Key Milestone in the Major Achievement of China's Modernization—A Strategic Plan for China's Economic and Social Development during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period," notes that China has ensured and improved people's well-being through development. At the same time, primary healthcare institutions, such as community-level health centers and rural clinics, have begun to provide high-quality medical services, contributing to a balanced distribution of medical resources across regions.

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