China is ready to take advantage of King Felipe VI's visit to develop relations with Spain, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Beijing, November 3 (Xinhua) — China is ready to take advantage of the visit of King Felipe VI of Spain to achieve new successes in the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, King Felipe VI of Spain will pay a state visit to China from November 10 to 13.

“This is King Felipe VI’s first state visit to China since his accession to the throne and the first visit by a Spanish monarch to China in 18 years,” Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing, adding that the event is of great significance.

According to the official representative, during his visit, King Felipe VI will hold separate meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji. The parties will discuss bilateral relations, as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest.

Noting that Spain is a major EU country and an important strategic partner of China in Europe, Mao Ning emphasized that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have maintained a stable development momentum in recent years.

The official representative recalled that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain.

"China is willing to take advantage of King Felipe VI's visit to strengthen traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, deepen cultural and humanitarian exchanges, strengthen coordination in multilateral affairs, and achieve new successes in the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to bring greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries and inject more stability and positive energy into the volatile and unstable international situation," Mao Ning concluded.

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Four workers injured in historic tower collapse in Rome

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ROME, November 3 (Xinhua) — Part of the Torre dei Conti tower, a medieval structure undergoing restoration in central Rome, collapsed on Monday, injuring four construction workers, local media reported.

According to the ANSA news agency, the incident occurred during restoration work. The second collapse occurred while firefighters were conducting a rescue operation. This created a large cloud of dust, but no emergency workers were injured.

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Breaking: Three Czech political parties signed a coalition agreement.

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Prague, November 3 (Xinhua) — The Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) party of former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš signed a coalition agreement with the Freedom and Direct Democracy and Motorists parties on Monday, paving the way for the formation of a new government.

A. Babiš and his party ANO won the parliamentary elections in October.

Czech President Petr Pavel has officially instructed A. Babiš to form a new government, which the latter intends to complete by mid-December.

On Monday, the new members of parliament will meet for their first session. –0–

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Exclusive: The importance of the CIIE for global trade and economic cooperation cannot be overstated – Kyrgyz media expert

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Bishkek, November 3 (Xinhua) — The China International Import Expo (CIIE) benefits entrepreneurs from both China and other countries. Its importance for developing global trade and economic cooperation cannot be overstated. This was stated in an interview with Xinhua by Kyrgyz media expert and political commentator Taalaibek Oroskulov ahead of the 8th CIIE, which will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, China.

"Every year, interest in this exhibition not only grows, but the areas represented at the event also expand," noted T. Oroskulov. "In general, there's a growing trend worldwide toward high-tech presentations. Globally, the importance of CIIE cannot be overstated—it's becoming a flagship platform for showcasing all modern, cutting-edge technologies, and a role model for many countries."

Moreover, according to the expert, the exhibition format not only allows visitors to see the very best of what has been created in various countries around the world but also to establish connections with future business partners from China and other countries. For China, such an event not only brings economic benefits but also helps build strong relationships with representatives from various countries.

"It's clear that openness and trusting relationships between partners are the foundation for entrepreneurs' prosperity. Chinese entrepreneurs have the opportunity to see global innovations in one place. At the same time, businessmen from other countries find more favorable conditions for scaling up their production in China, which ultimately leads to shared success," the Xinhua source noted.

In recent years, China has been steadily promoting high-quality openness to the outside world. "China is successfully operating in the global market, and this is facilitated not only by its powerful industrial and production potential, but also by its conceptual idea of open cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect and equal partnership," noted T. Oroskulov, adding that China remains committed to its concept, which entails clear agreements and the development of trusting relationships with partners at various levels.

“Mutual trust is the foundation of long-term relations, and this approach appeals to other countries, including the Central Asian states,” he emphasized.

China advocates for inclusive and comprehensive economic globalization and the creation of an open global economy. "Mutually beneficial economic cooperation between China and other countries leads not only to increased sales, and therefore to economic growth in China, but also to the economic development of its partners," the expert believes.

In his opinion, despite the fact that China is one of the largest economies in the world, it does not pursue a policy of superiority over other countries, but, on the contrary, proposes the concept of an open global economy, according to which every country is its equal partner, which is undoubtedly an attractive factor for all states, regardless of size, population or economic size.

T. Oroskulov also noted that Chinese initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative represent fundamental changes in the logic of modern trade and cooperation. "The principle of equality, mutually beneficial cooperation, and trade without protectionism and pressure is becoming dominant in the countries of the Global South today. And in these circumstances, the Belt and Road Initiative fits harmoniously into this paradigm," he noted.

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Turkmenistan hosts the CIET 2025 international exhibition and conference

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Ashgabat, November 3 (Xinhua) — The international exhibition and conference "Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical, and Energy Industries of Turkmenistan" (CIET 2025) opened in Turkmenistan's Avaza National Tourist Zone, the country's International Information Center reported on Monday.

In his speech at the event, Turkmenistan's Minister of Energy Annageldy Saparov emphasized the strategic importance of renewable energy, including solar, wind, and hydropower, for the country's sustainable development.

Dmitry Konstantinov, Director General of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom's representative office in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, presented a report on "Prospects for the Use of Nuclear Energy in Central Asian Countries."

CIET 2025 is taking place on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea from November 3 to 4. The conference aims to strengthen international cooperation, attract innovation and investment in the construction, industrial, and energy sectors, and develop mutually beneficial partnerships between government agencies, financial institutions, and private companies.

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The 18th China-LAC Business Summit opened in Zhengzhou.

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ZHENGZHOU, November 3 (Xinhua) — The 18th China-Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Business Summit opened in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, on Monday. It brought together officials, business representatives, experts, and scholars from China and more than 20 LAC countries.

The Zhengzhou Initiative on China-LAC Business Cooperation was launched at the opening of the current 18th China-LAC Business Summit in Zhengzhou.

The China Business Summit, initiated by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), is China's first institutional platform for promoting trade and economic ties with LAC countries. The program for this two-day event, themed "Facing Innovation and Intelligence for a Shared Future," includes an opening ceremony, plenary sessions, four parallel meetings, and five side events.

This year, the business summit is jointly organized by the KCSRMT, the Henan Provincial Government, and the People's Bank of China. -0-

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Exhibits from the 8th CIIE are arriving in Shanghai.

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — A total of 289 batches of exhibits for the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), worth a total of 24.7 million U.S. dollars, have been cleared as of Oct. 31, Shanghai Customs said Monday.

With the approval of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Customs recently piloted the "CIIE Express" customs clearance model, allowing jewelry and other high-value exhibits to be delivered directly to the Expo site. This move was made given the lack of a comprehensive bonded warehouse in central Shanghai.

As part of the pilot program, the first batch of jewelry worth US$1.22 million was recently transported to the EXPO site, which will run from November 5 to 10.

Since the first CIIE in 2018, the expo has become a golden gateway for branded goods from around the world to enter the Chinese market. Shanghai Customs cleared 74 shipments of animal and plant products and food products from 12 countries for their debut in China. These included Maltese tuna, Afghan pomegranates, Australian avocados, and Benin pineapples.

According to Shanghai Customs, a total of 4,100 batches of relevant exhibits worth more than 8 billion yuan (approximately 1.12 billion US dollars) have been cleared since the Expo's inception. -0-

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The Russian government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of technical sulfur.

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Moscow, November 3 (Xinhua) — The Russian government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of industrial sulfur, the government press service announced on Sunday.

"Russia has imposed a temporary ban on the export of certain types of sulfur. This decision will stabilize shipments of raw materials to the domestic market to maintain current mineral fertilizer production volumes and ensure the country's food security," the government said in a statement.

The restriction applies to the export of liquid, granulated and lump sulfur and will be in effect until December 31, 2025.

The Russian government previously extended a complete ban on gasoline exports until the end of 2025 and banned diesel fuel exports for non-producers. According to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, this measure will further supply the domestic market with petroleum products.

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Two magnitude 6.2 earthquakes struck off the coast of Kamchatka.

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Vladivostok, November 3 /Xinhua/ — Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.2 were recorded off the coast of Kamchatka on Monday, the Kamchatka branch of the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported on its Telegram channel.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred on Monday at 7:10 PM Kamchatka time. The epicenter was located at a depth of 22.3 km in Avacha Bay, 154 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

A second earthquake, measuring 6.2 in magnitude, occurred on Monday at 8:44 PM Kamchatka time. The epicenter was located at a depth of 36.2 km in the waters of Avacha Bay, 186 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

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A cultural exchange event between Chinese and Russian teenagers concluded in Dalian.

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Beijing, November 3 (Xinhua) — An event dedicated to cultural exchanges between Chinese and Russian teenagers in 2025 was held recently in Dalian, Liaoning Province, northeast China, under the theme "Hand in Hand with Everyone for Cultural Mutual Enrichment," Partners magazine reported.

During the five-day program (from October 28 to November 1), young people from the two countries jointly participated in a number of unique cultural exchange events.

At a joint art exhibition, young participants chose the brush as a medium, engaging in a "silent dialogue" through color and creativity. In interactive activities—a calligraphy masterclass, an introduction to traditional opera, and a game of shuttlecock—Russian schoolchildren, supported by Chinese students, experienced the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture. At a friendly evening, young artists performed together on stage, using music and dance to vividly convey the profound meaning of the motto "friendship knows no bounds."

The event was organized by Partners magazine, with co-organizers including the Dalian Art Institute, the Liaoning Provincial School of Tourism Management, the Dalian campus of Shafstone International College, and the Dalian Golden Triangle Art Gallery. Media support was provided by the Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets.

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