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Baku, October 29 /Xinhua/ — China may increase cargo traffic along the Middle Corridor (the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route) as it becomes more efficient and cost-effective, Azerbaijani logistics expert Rauf Agamirzayev recently stated in an interview with Xinhua.

According to the expert, in the current geopolitically complex environment, the Middle Corridor is particularly important for China. It is multimodal, and several additional routes will open in the coming years following the signing of the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

R. Agamirzayev recalled that Azerbaijan currently has the international ports of Alat and Hovsan on the Caspian Sea, and recently opened the port of Zira with an STS crane, which allows for the much faster handling of container cargo.

Touching on the challenges hindering the development of the Middle Corridor, R. Agamirzayev pointed to infrastructure challenges that require investment for rapid resolution, as well as the insufficient level of digitalization. Furthermore, it is necessary to work on the green agenda and address the shallowing of the Caspian Sea, which requires dredging and specialized vessels. Azerbaijan is making active efforts to address all these issues, the expert emphasized.

He also said that Azerbaijani companies are actively participating in regional infrastructure projects: some sections need to be completed, while others need major renovations. In this regard, according to R. Agamirzayev, Azerbaijan is interested in Chinese experience. –0–

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Vilnius, October 29 (Xinhua) — The Lithuanian government on Wednesday decided to close checkpoints on the border with Belarus for one month, with certain exceptions, the Baltic News Service reported.

The Lithuanian government has decided to completely close the Šalčininkai-Beniakoni checkpoint and restrict access through the Medininkai-Kamenny Log checkpoint.

The ban on passage through the second checkpoint does not apply to diplomats, diplomatic mail, holders of simplified transit documents, returning Lithuanian citizens and their family members.

Exceptions also apply to citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area and NATO and their family members, foreigners returning to Lithuania with a valid residence permit and foreigners with a humanitarian visa.

The restrictive measure will remain in effect until November 30, after which the Lithuanian government will consider extending it. –0–

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Tbilisi, October 29 (Xinhua) — Georgian airports recorded record figures in the first nine months of 2025: passenger traffic increased by 14 percent, and the number of flights by 18 percent, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Tamar Ioseliani announced on Wednesday.

According to her, the current year has been a record for the country's aviation sector. "Tbilisi International Airport has already served 6.5 million passengers, a 14 percent increase compared to the previous year. At Kutaisi and Batumi airports, growth was 10 percent and 32 percent, respectively," noted T. Ioseliani.

According to official data, from January to September, Georgian airports handled 28,681 flights, including 22,125 scheduled and 6,556 charter flights, which is 18 percent more than in the same period in 2024 (24,348 flights).

The Deputy Minister added that active work continues to develop aviation infrastructure, aimed at strengthening Georgia's role as a regional aviation hub.

“We are in talks with both airlines and airports to maintain and strengthen the growing trends in the sector, serve more passengers and operate more flights,” said T. Ioseliani. –0–

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Moscow, October 29 (Xinhua) — Trips to the hot springs of Hainan Island in southern China are becoming increasingly popular among Russian tourists every year, according to a report by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), published on the organization's website.

According to Russian travel companies, this type of vacation perfectly complements the beach tours to Hainan, which are already popular with Russians, and for some, it even becomes an alternative.

"Hainan is rightly called China's health island. Natural healing factors—the sea, the air, the water from numerous hot springs—are complemented by Chinese medicine," the publication notes.

The review notes that Russian tourists are attracted by the unique chemical composition of Hainan's hot springs, combined with the sea air. This second factor is absent, for example, in traditional Japanese onsen or European baths, which are mostly located in urban areas, according to the Russian travel company FUN.

The tour operator company "Russian Express" reminds that a visit to the thermal springs in Hainan can be successfully combined with a course of therapy at a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.

"Tour operators are calling the natural healing springs located along the foothills of Mount Wuzhishan and Mount Qixianling in Baoting County a rising 'thermal star' in terms of demand among Russians. However, it's mostly seasoned tourists who are already on their first trip to Hainan Island who are visiting," the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) report states.

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Moscow, October 29 /Xinhua/ — Russia is actively building information cooperation with China at various levels to counter fakes and disinformation. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova in response to a question from a Xinhua correspondent on the sidelines of the 3rd international forum "Dialogue on Fake News 3.0," which took place in Moscow on Wednesday.

"We have such cooperation, for example, between news agencies. Major Russian news agencies and television holdings are signing cooperation agreements with Chinese media corporations and organizations. We also have dialogue between the Russian Presidential Administration and their counterparts in China, as well as between our foreign policy agencies," said M. Zakharova, emphasizing that this isn't a recent development; information cooperation with their Chinese colleagues has been underway for a long time.

As the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted, Russia and China's cooperation in countering information warfare also includes the blogosphere. "Independent bloggers who are not part of large organizations but still have a huge audience are invited to events in China and Russia," she explained, adding that this winter, when Moscow celebrated Spring Festival, many bloggers from China attended.

At the same time, according to the diplomat, events related to Russian culture taking place in China are generating interest among the Russian internet community. "There have been a lot of such events recently, and there will be more. Consequently, bloggers, naturally showing interest, are telling the people of our countries about them. And this is the most natural antidote to fake news, lies, untruths, and so on," she emphasized.

M. Zakharova noted that Russia cooperates with China in information policy and within international organizations. "Therefore, we have very active information cooperation, literally in all areas," she added.

The 3rd international forum "Dialogue on Fake News 3.0" aims to combat disinformation and improve media literacy. More than 2,000 specialists from 80 countries participated in the forum, including politicians, fact-checkers, and industry experts. This year, the event was held under the auspices of UNESCO and included in the calendar of Global Media and Information Literacy Week.

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Moscow, October 29 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on the testing of Russia's new weapon, the Poseidon underwater vehicle, stated that nothing like it exists in the world and is unlikely to appear anytime soon. On Wednesday, the Russian leader visited the P.V. Mandryka Central Military Clinical Hospital in Moscow, where he met with participants in the special military operation undergoing treatment there.

"Yesterday, we conducted another test of another promising system—the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle, also with a nuclear propulsion system. For the first time, we were able to not only launch it from a submarine using its booster motor, but also power the nuclear propulsion system, which powered the vehicle for a certain period of time. This is a tremendous success," the Russian leader said.

"There's nothing else like this unmanned aerial vehicle in the world in terms of depth of flight, and it's unlikely to appear anytime soon, and there are no existing interceptor methods," Putin emphasized. Moreover, "the Poseidon's power significantly exceeds that of even our most advanced intercontinental-range missile, the Sarmat," he added.

According to the Russian President, the Sarmat intercontinental missile will soon be put on combat duty.

Vladimir Putin also recalled that a new, unlimited-range nuclear-powered missile, the Burevestnik, had recently been tested. It features a number of breakthrough scientific and technical solutions that will also be applied in the civilian sector.

"We'll be able to apply this to the national economy, we'll be able to use it in the future to address energy security in the Arctic, and we'll use it in the lunar program. And even now, the radiation-protected electronics used in the Burevestnik rocket are already being used in space programs, so this is a breakthrough not only in enhancing the country's defense capability, but also in science as a whole, and in the national economy of the future," Vladimir Putin noted.

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Bishkek, October 29 (Xinhua) — China supports the development of an open and integrated cooperation architecture in the Asia-Pacific region (APR), which will boost multilateral ties and sustainable regional development, said Kyrgyz political scientist and professor at Ala-Too International University Kubanychbek Taabaldiev.

The 32nd Informal Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting will be held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from October 31 to November 1. In an interview with Xinhua ahead of the event, K. Taabaldiev noted that China's call for an open, integrated architecture of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region will provide significant impetus to strengthening multilateral ties and the region's sustainable development.

According to the political scientist, the Chinese initiative aims to abandon geopolitical confrontation in favor of inclusive, green, and innovative growth. "China's voice is especially relevant in the face of global economic and environmental challenges," he emphasized.

According to the expert, China's concrete actions, including the promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative with its emphasis on sustainable infrastructure, as well as support for digital and green transformation in the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate a consistent commitment to this concept. Furthermore, China advocates for trade liberalization, the reduction of tariff barriers, and the strengthening of supply chains, which contributes to the stability and predictability of the regional economy.

At the recently concluded Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, proposals for developing China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) were approved. According to K. Taabaldiev, this plan aims to make the 15th Five-Year Plan a key stage in China's implementation of its national development strategy.

"China will likely focus on achieving technological independence and innovation, leading the green transformation, and increasing carbon neutrality," he said, suggesting that China will seek to strengthen its domestic market, expand consumer demand, and further modernize its industry.

"China will continue to strengthen its position internationally and deepen multilateral and bilateral ties based on openness through institutional reforms," emphasized K. Taabaldiev. "China will likely remain an important economic driver, a source of investment, and a market."

According to him, China's openness and inclusiveness could have a positive impact on countries in the region in areas such as the digital economy, renewable energy, and logistics. "This will strengthen the foundation for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and the entire world," the expert stated.

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held this year in Tianjin, China, China launched the Global Governance Initiative. According to K. Taabaldiev, this initiative aims to strengthen multilateral institutions, improve the effectiveness of global governance, and promote the equitable distribution of the benefits of globalization.

"In a context of growing unilateralism and protectionism, this initiative offers an alternative model—one based on dialogue, mutual respect, and joint decision-making," the political scientist noted. "This is particularly important for Asia-Pacific countries, as the region boasts diverse political systems, varying levels of economic development, and strategic interests. The initiative could become the foundation for closer cooperation in digital regulation, environmental protection, sustainable supply, and joint action in crisis situations. It promotes the consolidation of efforts by Asia-Pacific countries to counter the fragmentation of the global economy."

China also put forward the concept of a community with a shared future for the Asia-Pacific region. K. Taabaldiev stated that this concept reflects a commitment to collective responsibility, mutually beneficial cooperation, and a sustainable future.

“It emphasizes that security, prosperity, and resilience in the region are a common goal that can only be achieved through dialogue and cooperation,” the Xinhua source said, expressing hope that China will play a key coordinating role in promoting this concept. –0–

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BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Peng Qing'en, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that provocations aimed at achieving "Taiwan independence" by the island's administration led by its leader Lai Qingde are increasingly being criticized by international experts and media, and are causing growing concern about the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

Peng Qing'en made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a question about a recent Time magazine article that described Lai Qingde as a "reckless leader."

The official stated that the root causes of the current complex situation in the Taiwan Strait are the Lai Qingde administration's refusal to recognize the 1992 consensus embodying the one-China principle, as well as its stubborn adherence to the separatist position of "Taiwan independence" and repeated provocations aimed at gaining "independence" through collusion with external forces.

More and more people around the world recognize Lai Qingde as a troublemaker and a destroyer of peace, Peng Qing'en noted, commenting on a report by the American think tank RAND Corporation, which warns that Washington should not allow Taiwanese authorities to use American support as a pretext for steps that could irritate mainland China.

To maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, it is necessary to stop the provocations of Lai Qingde and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities aimed at achieving "Taiwan independence," the official representative emphasized.

He added that the Chinese mainland is willing to create broad opportunities for peaceful reunification and will strive for this goal with all sincerity and utmost efforts.

"However, we in no way commit to renounce the use of force and reserve the right to take all necessary measures. This applies to separatist activities aimed at achieving 'Taiwan independence' and external interference," Peng Qing'en stated. -0-

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BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday that China is willing to build on traditional friendship and promote mutually beneficial cooperation with Algeria to achieve new achievements in bilateral ties.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement during a telephone conversation with Algerian Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf.

Noting that China and Algeria enjoy deep traditional friendship, Wang Yi said the two countries have built an architecture of comprehensive cooperation and established a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The head of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, bilateral relations are developing in a stable and healthy manner.

China, Wang Yi continued, is ready to work with Algeria to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, provide mutual support on issues affecting each other's fundamental interests, and achieve new results in bilateral relations.

As the Chinese diplomat noted, the second China-Arab States Summit will be held in China next year and will mark another milestone in the history of Chinese-Arab relations. Algeria is a power with significant influence in the Arab world, Wang Yi emphasized, adding that China looks forward to maintaining contact with the Algerian side to make a joint contribution to the success of the summit.

A. Attaf, in turn, stated that China is an important trade and investment partner for Algeria. He stated that under the leadership of the two leaders, Algerian-Chinese relations maintain strong momentum, effectively contributing to Algeria's national development.

As A. Attaf pointed out, China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, takes an objective and fair position in international affairs, which is highly valued by the Algerian side. Algeria is ready to work with China to continuously strengthen its traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, and elevate its comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights, the Algerian minister added.

He added that Algeria supports China in holding the 2nd China-Arab States Summit, which will give new impetus to relations between Arab countries and China.

In addition, A. Attaf outlined Algeria’s position on the issue of Western Sahara.

Wang Yi, for his part, emphasized that China's position on this issue is consistent: a political settlement is the primary path to resolution, and the UN is the primary channel. He emphasized that the relevant UN Security Council resolutions serve as an important foundation, and that dialogue and negotiation are the correct approach.

The head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the relevant parties will fully cooperate and reach a solution acceptable to all on a fair basis.

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Beijing, October 29 (Xinhua) — China intends to develop its tourism sector by expanding the range of tourism products offered and improving the quality of services. This is stated in proposals for a plan that will guide the country's development over the next five years.

The goals and measures for developing the tourism sector are set out in the Proposals of the CPC Central Committee on the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2026-2030), which were adopted at the CPC Central Committee plenary session held last week and released on Tuesday.

"Over the past five years, tourism has played an increasingly important strategic role in the country's development," said Dai Bin, director of the China Tourism Academy.

He noted that the proposals, based on the successes in the tourism sector during the implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), determine the direction and path of high-quality tourism development in the next five years.

The recommendations also call for efforts to provide more convenient and tailored services to foreigners entering China.

In recent years, China has steadily expanded its visa-free entry policy for foreign tourists. Currently, tourists from 76 countries can enjoy unilateral or reciprocal visa-free travel to China, and citizens of an additional 55 countries can visit China visa-free for up to 10 days when transiting to a third country.

According to official data, from July to September 2025, foreign citizens made 7.246 million visa-free trips to China, an increase of 48.3 percent compared to the same period last year.

In addition, the proposals call for promoting deeper integration of culture and tourism through the active development of cultural tourism. –0–

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