Strengthening cohesion and cooperation with Africa remains a priority for China's foreign policy, says Chinese Foreign Minister

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Beijing, November 4 (Xinhua) — Strengthening cohesion and cooperation with Africa remains a priority for China's foreign policy, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the announcement in Beijing during a meeting with the newly appointed Permanent Representative of the African Union (AU) to China, Alhaji Mohamed Sarjo Bah.

Noting that the 21st century should be a century of accelerated development and growth for both China and Africa, Wang Yi stressed that China highly values Africa's support for the global initiatives it has put forward.

The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that China is ready to work with Africa to implement the outcomes of the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and implement measures to introduce zero tariffs on 100 percent of goods from all African countries with diplomatic relations with China. China also hopes to work with African countries to advance modernization and build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, the Chinese diplomat added.

A. M. Sarjo Bah, for his part, stated that the AU supports China's vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, as well as a number of major initiatives, including the Global Development Initiative. He added that the AU is ready to promote new fruitful results in bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the people of the African continent.

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Six bodies found at the site of a military helicopter crash in the southern Philippines

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MANILA, November 4 (Xinhua) — The Philippine Air Force has recovered the bodies of six Philippine Air Force personnel aboard a Super Huey helicopter that crashed in the southern province of Agusan on Tuesday, the Philippine Air Force said.

Air Force spokeswoman Maria Cristina Basco told media that soldiers had found the remains of two pilots and four crew members.

"The military found six bodies at the crash site. Six were killed, not five, as initially reported," she clarified.

The crashed aircraft was part of a group of four helicopters sent to assess the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which has killed at least 26 people in the Philippines as of November 4. –0–

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The Druzhba Trading House in Moscow celebrated its 25th anniversary.

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Moscow, November 4 /Xinhua/ — A ceremonial celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Moscow trading house "Druzhba", owned by the Chinese company Zhongchengtong International Investment Co., Ltd. /Chengtong International/, took place in the Russian capital on Tuesday.

The event was held under the motto “25 years of Chinese-Russian friendship: together towards new achievements.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Zhou Hao, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Russia, noted that the Druzhba Trading House has become a comprehensive platform for investment, trade services, and cultural exchanges.

"His signature snacks and traditional Chinese medicine services have become a shining example of trade and economic cooperation between China and Russia, making him a unique element of Sino-Russian trade and economic cooperation," Zhou Hao emphasized.

Alexey Korolev, Deputy Head of the Tverskoy District Administration in Moscow, congratulated the shopping center on its 25th anniversary. He noted that Druzhba is not only an important retail facility in the Tverskoy District but also a vital partner in community development. At the event, Korolev presented a letter of gratitude from the administration, acknowledging the shopping center's contribution to the district's socioeconomic development.

The creation of the Druzhba Trading House was initiated as part of the regular meetings between the leaders of China and Russia. The trading house officially opened in 2000 and, over the next 25 years, has evolved into a modern multifunctional complex.

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Eight people died in a collision between a passenger and a freight train in India.

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New Delhi, November 4 (Xinhua) — Eight people were killed and about 17 others were seriously injured in a train accident that occurred on Tuesday in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, a senior official told media.

At least two people remain trapped inside the damaged train. The accident occurred in Bilaspur district when a passenger train crashed into a stopped freight train.

The injured were taken to different hospitals.

"This is a major accident. We are conducting rescue operations," district administrator Sanjay Agrawal told the media.

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Alassane Ouattara declared winner of Ivory Coast's presidential election

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Abidjan, November 4 (Xinhua) — Ivory Coast Constitutional Council President Chantal Camara officially declared incumbent President Alassane Ouattara the winner of the October 25 presidential election during a ceremony in the country's largest city, Abidjan, on Tuesday.

“Candidate Alassane Ouattara is declared elected President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the first round,” Camara said in a statement.

According to the Constitutional Council, A. Ouattara received 89.77% of the votes.

According to the country's Independent Electoral Commission, 3,759,030 votes out of 4,187,318 valid votes were cast for A. Ouattara. Turnout was 50.1 percent of the 8.7 million registered voters in Côte d'Ivoire and abroad.

Ouattara, 83, previously served as Governor of the Central Bank of West Africa and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. He served as Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire from 1990 to 1993, winning the 2010 presidential election and officially assuming office the following year. He was re-elected to the post in 2015 and 2020. –0–

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The Orbeli 2025 International Forum, dedicated to regional cooperation and peacekeeping, is taking place in Yerevan.

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Yerevan, November 4 (Xinhua) — The international forum "Orbeli 2025: Building Peace and Multilateral Cooperation" opened in the Armenian capital on Tuesday, bringing together politicians, diplomats, and experts from more than 10 countries to discuss regional connectivity, the peace process, and international cooperation.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech at the forum's opening ceremony. He addressed issues of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, regional cooperation, and Armenia's foreign policy balance.

N. Pashinyan also noted the importance of developing relations with China, emphasizing the significance of the signed agreement on establishing a strategic partnership between the two countries.

The forum will discuss topics such as prospects for peace in the South Caucasus and the unblocking of communication and trade routes, as well as regional and global issues.

The event, organized by the Armenian analytical center "Orbeli", is attended by representatives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Turkey, the United States, China, India, the European Union and other countries. –0–

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Lightning: The US government shutdown is expected to break the record for length, the Senate again failed to pass a government funding bill

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Lightning: The US government shutdown is expected to break the record for its length, the Senate again failed to pass the government funding bill Lightning: The US government shutdown is expected to break the record for its length, the Senate again failed to pass the government funding bill

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Breaking: US government shutdown expected to break record as Senate fails again to pass government funding bill

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WASHINGTON, November 4 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Senate failed again on Tuesday to pass a temporary government funding bill, marking the 14th such failure. This means the federal government shutdown will surpass the 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown and become the longest in U.S. history.

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Chinese authorities have called for greater use of AI in the healthcare sector.

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BEIJING, November 4 (Xinhua) — China's National Health Commission, along with four other government agencies, called for the broader application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the national healthcare sector in the coming years, according to a joint document released on Tuesday.

The document states that by 2030, the use of AI in diagnostic and treatment assistance should be widely implemented in all primary health care institutions in China, including community and rural health centers.

At the same time, hospitals ranked at Level 2 and above under China's three-tier classification of medical institutions should widely implement AI technologies such as intelligent diagnosis based on medical imaging and AI-assisted clinical decision-making.

The document also proposes to expand the use of AI in patient care, enabling hospitals to offer integrated intelligent services throughout the entire treatment process, including accurate appointment scheduling, care prioritization, pre-diagnosis, and follow-up care.

In addition, according to the document, China plans to upgrade its intelligent epidemic monitoring and early warning systems to provide targeted, real-time support for decision-making on the prevention and control of infectious diseases. –0–

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China has opened its fifth giant panda base in the country.

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Chengdu, November 4 (Xinhua) — China has opened a new giant panda base in southwest China's Sichuan Province to boost panda conservation and breeding efforts, as well as research and international cooperation. This brings the total number of bases operated by the China Center for the Protection and Research of the Giant Panda to five.

As part of China's broader efforts to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, a new base began trial operations after 13 pandas were transferred there on Tuesday. The base, which covers approximately 120 hectares in Mianyang City, is expected to open to visitors next year once the animals have adapted to their new home.

"The pandas are a little tense in their new environment, but overall, they're doing well," noted Huang Zhi, who leads the management and operations subgroup of the Mianyang base's preparatory work group. To help the giant pandas adapt safely to their new surroundings, the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas has dispatched experienced caretakers and veterinarians to the base.

According to the fourth national survey of giant pandas, Mianyang is home to 418 wild pandas, accounting for 22.4 percent of the country's total wild panda population. Mianyang has the highest number of wild pandas among all urban areas in China.

Since the 1980s, the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center has successfully addressed key issues with captive breeding, allowing the panda population to increase from 6 individuals in 1983 to more than 380 today. –0–

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