The first International Festival of Culture and Arts opened in Khorgos

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On October 27, the Khorgos International Center for Cross-Border Cooperation (China-Kazakhstan) hosted the grand opening of the first International Culture and Art Festival in Khorgos, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. The two-day festival aims to use culture and art as a bridge between the cultural essences of different countries and regions, strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between peoples, and harness the power of culture to promote the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks failed to yield a viable solution – minister

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Islamabad, October 29 (Xinhua) — The latest round of Pakistan-Afghan dialogue, held in Istanbul, "failed to produce any viable solution," Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, said on Wednesday.

In a statement posted on social media platform X early Wednesday morning, the minister noted that Pakistan had repeatedly engaged with the Afghan Taliban authorities on the issue of cross-border terrorism involving groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Balochistan Liberation Army.

Pakistan has provided "sufficient and irrefutable evidence" of terrorist activities being carried out from Afghan soil, which has been acknowledged by the Afghan side and the host countries Qatar and Turkey, the statement said.

"The Afghan side continued to evade the main issue, avoiding the key moment that initiated the dialogue process. Instead of accepting responsibility, the Afghan Taliban resorted to blame shifting and distraction," noted A. Tarar.

Afghan officials have not yet responded to Pakistan's statement.

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Sri Lanka's economy to grow 3.1 percent in 2026 – IMF

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Colombo, October 29 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka's economy will grow by 3.1 percent in 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast at a recent press conference.

Sri Lanka is experiencing a strong economic recovery and the government continues to implement its IMF-supported reform program, said Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director of the IMF's Asia-Pacific Department.

According to him, the country's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024 and by 4.8 percent in the first half of 2025. –0–

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Xi Jinping will meet with Donald Trump on October 30 in the Republic of Korea.

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BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — As agreed between China and the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on October 30 local time in Busan, South Korea. The two sides will exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Wednesday.

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APEC Focus: China Adds New Momentum and Opportunities to Asia-Pacific Cooperation

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At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China will visit Gyeongju, ROK, from October 30 to November 1 to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the ROK.

Representatives from various countries note that China places special emphasis on developing green innovations in the Asia-Pacific region (APR), making efforts to promote coordinated digital and environmental transformation, and creating new drivers and competitive advantages for development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marcela Bella, an economist at the University of Santiago de Chile, emphasized: "China's actions are opening up new opportunities for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region." She stated that China is promoting the "green" transformation of the Asia-Pacific region through its own "green" development and is giving new impetus to the region's development through technological innovation. She hopes that President Xi Jinping will propose additional measures to work with all participants to promote high-quality development in the Asia-Pacific region through mutually beneficial cooperation.

Juan Carlos Capunay, former Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat and former Peruvian Ambassador to China, praised China's initiatives to promote joint development in the Asia-Pacific region: "The joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) promotes regional connectivity, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) strengthens trade ties, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) supports regional infrastructure development." "By sharing development opportunities with the region, China allows the fruits of development to benefit more people." He expressed confidence that during his visit, President Xi Jinping will present important proposals to promote the common development of the Asia-Pacific region.

Virun Phichaiwongphakdee, Director of the Thai-Chinese Belt and Road Research Center, believes that China consistently adheres to the principles of shared opportunities and mutual benefit, facilitating technological advancement and industrial modernization in Asia-Pacific countries through pragmatic cooperation, advancing overall regional development. "I am confident that President Xi Jinping's visit will inject greater innovative energy into the development of the Asia-Pacific region."

Shigeaki Koga, a former official at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, noted that China plays a vital role in the sustainable prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region's economy through effective systemic planning. "China's development plan strengthens the confidence of Asia-Pacific countries, and its high-quality development benefits APEC members and contributes to the region's overall prosperity."

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At least 64 people have died in a major police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favelas.

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Rio de Janeiro, October 29 (Xinhua) — At least 64 people were killed and 81 arrested on Tuesday during a major police operation in Rio de Janeiro to combat the "Red Command" (Comando Vermelho) criminal group in the Alemao and Penha favelas, officials said.

The Rio de Janeiro state government called this operation the deadliest in the city's history. More than 2,500 police officers participated in it, deploying them to 26 communities across two favelas.

According to authorities, the dead included 56 suspected members of the Red Command gang and several police officers. Law enforcement officers seized 31 rifles, as well as other weapons, ammunition, and explosives.

Police said the operation was ongoing and the number of injured was rising.

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Russian and Japanese airlines are discussing the possibility of resuming air travel.

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Vladivostok, October 29 (Xinhua) – Russian and Japanese airlines are discussing the resumption of air travel, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko announced during an interview with the Izvestia newspaper.

He noted that in this matter, everything depends on the decisions of the Japanese authorities, who coordinate sanctions with the G7 and, in particular, with the United States.

"Work and consultations between the companies are ongoing, but everything depends on the Japanese government's position. We haven't cancelled or banned Japanese companies from flying to Russia; that was Tokyo's decision, not ours. As soon as they're ready, we're fine with it," said A. Rudenko.

Direct flights between Russia and Japan operated for nearly 55 years until Tokyo suspended them in March 2022 amid the SVO in Ukraine. –0–

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Indonesia plans to commission its first nuclear power plant by 2032.

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JAKARTA, October 29 (Xinhua) — Indonesia plans to launch its first nuclear power plant by 2032 as part of its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, Deputy Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Yuliot Tanjung announced at a meeting of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency's Executive Committee on Tuesday.

According to him, nuclear energy is considered a strategic option for ensuring the country's energy security and sustainability.

“Nuclear power plants are no longer considered a last resort, but rather an important part of national energy planning,” he said, emphasizing that this approach is in line with Indonesia’s long-term development plan and the government’s recently published national energy policy decree.

According to the government's plan, nuclear energy will account for 5 percent of Indonesia's energy mix by 2030 and 11 percent by 2060.

Despite the promising outlook, Yu Tanjung acknowledged that the project faces challenges related to funding, construction timelines, and public safety issues.

He added that the government would strengthen risk mitigation measures, regulatory oversight and international cooperation to ensure the safety and efficiency of nuclear operations. –0–

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The leaders of Latvia and Denmark discussed security issues and cooperation.

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Riga, October 29 (Xinhua) — Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs met here on Tuesday with King Frederick X and Queen Mary of Denmark, who are on a state visit. The two discussed bilateral relations, defense cooperation, security in the Baltic Sea region, and the situation in Ukraine.

E. Rinkēvičs stated that relations between Latvia and Denmark are based on a shared commitment to regional security and prosperity.

He praised the close cooperation between the two countries in the defense industry and noted the significant potential for cooperation in quantum engineering, renewable energy and artificial intelligence.

During their two-day state visit to Latvia, the Danish royal couple also plans to meet with Speaker of the Saeima Daiga Mieriņa and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa. –0–

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China's Vice Chairman called for mutually beneficial cooperation and common prosperity

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RIYADH, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference here on Tuesday, calling for joint efforts to pursue win-win cooperation and achieve common prosperity.

Promoting development and prosperity is the common aspiration of the international community and a common task facing all countries, especially developing countries, Han Zheng noted.

According to him, the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity, as well as the Initiative for Global Development, the Initiative for Global Security, the Initiative for Global Civilization, and the Initiative for Global Governance put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, have charted a course for all countries to achieve peaceful development and common prosperity.

Speaking at a leading investment forum, China's vice president put forward four proposals.

First, strengthen innovative development and promote green growth. Han Zheng emphasized that China is accelerating the creation of an open, globally competitive innovation ecosystem and developing new, high-quality productive forces suited to local conditions. China is ready to work with all countries to promote cooperation between traditional, emerging, and future industries, continuously stimulate development momentum, and facilitate the green and low-carbon transformation of the global economy.

Second, adhere to openness and cooperation and promote mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. Noting that China has always adhered to the fundamental national policy of openness, Han Zheng stated that China is not only a beneficiary of economic globalization but also a contributor, advocate, and promoter.

Third, promote people-centered development and strive for shared prosperity. He stated that China has always adhered to the people-centered development philosophy and, in its modernization process, promotes the all-round development of individuals and the common prosperity of all its people.

Fourth, strengthen shared visions and deepen solidarity and coordination. He said that in the face of growing global challenges, the destinies of countries are interconnected, and it is necessary to seek common ground in visions based on mutual respect.

Noting that China and the Middle East have a long history of friendship and cooperation, Han Zheng said China is willing to work with Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region to deepen friendly cooperation, promote high-quality cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, and build a more multidimensional model of energy cooperation.

The Chinese Vice President proposed that both sides step up efforts to achieve new progress in financial and investment cooperation, promote new achievements in cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and explore new horizons of innovative cooperation to make new contributions to the development and prosperity of countries in the region and create new opportunities for global growth.

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