Breaking: Israeli army strikes Gaza City – sources

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Gaza, October 28 /Xinhua/ — The Israeli army launched attacks on Gaza City on Tuesday, according to Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses.

Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to launch "immediate and powerful" strikes on the Gaza Strip after Israel alleged the Palestinian Hamas movement violated the ceasefire.

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China calls on the United States to stop actions undermining peace and stability in the Caribbean – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — China hopes the United States will cease actions undermining peace and stability in the Caribbean and pursue normal law enforcement and judicial cooperation within the framework of bilateral and multilateral legal mechanisms, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.

Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press briefing, commenting on a joint statement by ten former leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries expressing deep concern over the military operations carried out by the relevant country in the Caribbean Sea.

In a joint statement, the former leaders emphasized the region's status as a zone of peace for more than 50 years, noting that the United States must combat drug trafficking within the rule of law, rather than giving the green light to extrajudicial killings.

“We hope that the US side will heed the urgent call of Caribbean countries and the international community, cease actions that undermine peace and stability in the Caribbean, and return to the path of normal cooperation in law enforcement and judicial matters within the framework of bilateral and multilateral legal mechanisms,” Guo Jiakun said. –0–

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The foreign ministers of Belarus and Russia discussed bilateral cooperation.

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Minsk/Moscow, October 28 (Xinhua) — Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed bilateral cooperation on Monday on the sidelines of the 3rd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. The Russian Foreign Ministry press service released the corresponding information on Tuesday.

It is reported that during the meeting, a detailed discussion took place on current issues of bilateral cooperation and interaction between the foreign ministries of the two countries, including the mutual expansion of diplomatic representation and preparations for the annual joint meeting of the boards of the Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries, scheduled for the end of November.

Particular attention was paid to the topic of diplomatic support for integration processes within the Union State of Belarus and Russia, with an emphasis on the formation of a common humanitarian space and ensuring equal rights for citizens of the two countries.

An agreement was also reached on further mutual support at multilateral venues and close foreign policy coordination, including on countering the sanctions and legal aggression of the "collective West."

The parties reaffirmed their determination to step up efforts to advance Russia's initiative to form a new architecture of security and cooperation in Eurasia, as well as the Belarusian idea of developing a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.

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Xinhua Director-General Meets Reuters Chief Executive

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Director-General Fu Hua met with Reuters Chief Executive Alphonse Ardel in Beijing on Tuesday.

Fu Hua stated that Reuters was one of the first Western news agencies to establish a cooperative relationship with Xinhua. He added that over the past years, the two media outlets have achieved fruitful cooperation in news and information exchange.

Fu Hua expressed hope that the two sides would continue to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation based on mutual respect and common interests, and would also increase exchanges through mechanisms such as the World Media Summit.

A. Ardel, in turn, noted that both sides share a common concern about the responsible use of artificial intelligence to more effectively expand news broadcasting capabilities. He expressed hope for a continued successful partnership with Xinhua.

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Exclusive: China has never brought ideological issues into trade – Director of the Institute of Asian and African Countries at Moscow State University A. Maslov

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Moscow, October 28 (Xinhua) — China is acting very responsibly and advocates for a clear separation between economic cooperation and political confrontation. This is how Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University (MSU), commented on China's position in connection with the upcoming informal meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders at the end of October.

"China has always advocated for a clear separation between political confrontation and trade issues. China has never brought ideological issues into trade. And in this sense, the APEC region should not be a region of confrontation or geopolitical games," A. Maslov emphasized, noting that the APEC summit will likely raise issues of American pressure on China in trade and economic matters and the imposition of tariffs.

According to a Russian scientist, the APEC region generates two-thirds of global GDP. Everything that happens here critically impacts the situation globally and the lives of several billion people.

"In this sense, the unscrupulous and irresponsible behavior of some countries' leaders, who are trying to impose higher tariffs, sanctions, and other restrictions, negatively impacts the lives of many people. China has never used economic relations as a lever of pressure on other countries. China behaves very responsibly," stated A. Maslov.

In his opinion, the decisions that will be made in China to stimulate the domestic market, accelerate scientific and technological development, and introduce new Chinese technologies to the global market have significance that extends far beyond the borders of the PRC.

"Considering that China is a driving force not only for regional but also global development, one of the largest platforms for international trade, everyone is very concerned about China's economic plans. This is a crucial moment when China's domestic plans also become international plans," the Russian orientalist noted.

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Breaking News: Netanyahu Orders "Immediate and Powerful" Strike on Gaza

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JERUSALEM, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday evening he had ordered the military to launch "immediate and powerful" strikes on the Gaza Strip after Israel alleged the Palestinian Hamas movement violated the ceasefire.

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China's Poverty Alleviation Miracle Has Significant Significance for Global Development, Says Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui

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Moscow, October 28 (Xinhua) — China's experience in combating poverty is crucial for global development, according to Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an opinion piece published Tuesday in the Russian newspaper Argumenty i Fakty.

"China's practice has proven to the world that poverty is not an inevitable fate. If the right direction, scientific method, and strong will are chosen, even the weakest bird can not only fly first but also soar. China's path to poverty alleviation belongs not only to China but to the world," the publication states.

Zhang Hanhui emphasized that China has demonstrated unprecedented scale and speed of poverty reduction. "Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China has waged the largest, most intensive, and most comprehensive fight against poverty in human history and achieved the poverty reduction targets of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead of schedule, thereby writing a brilliant chapter in the history of human development and receiving wide recognition from the international community," the ambassador said, adding that in just eight years, from late 2012 to the end of 2020, nearly 100 million people in China have been lifted out of poverty, and absolute poverty has been eradicated in a historic manner.

As the Chinese diplomat noted, after defeating poverty, China instituted a five-year transition period during which it continuously refined dynamic monitoring and support mechanisms, ensuring reliable protection against a mass relapse into poverty. "The fight against poverty in China is shifting from 'concentrated efforts' to 'long-term measures,' fully demonstrating that poverty can not only be overcome but also prevented," he explained.

Zhang Hanhui believes that China's achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of the Chinese governance model. "Under the unified leadership of the CPC, poverty alleviation efforts have achieved maximum effectiveness in leadership, organization, and implementation. From central to local governments, all levels demonstrated unity of will and coordinated action, ensuring the prompt and thorough implementation of all local policies for the benefit of the people," the ambassador emphasized.

He noted that China views development as the fundamental solution to poverty and promotes the transition from "passive blood transfusion" to "active hematopoiesis." The diplomat is convinced that poverty eradication is the shared aspiration of all humanity and an important path to building a just and reasonable world. Facing serious challenges posed by a deepening global development deficit, the rise of unilateralism, and protectionism, China has made the fight against poverty a priority for international cooperation and is spreading the benefits of development to more developing countries. To this end, China is using platforms such as the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Development Fund, and South-South Cooperation. As the author of the article emphasized, China doesn't simply "give fish," but, above all, "teaches how to fish."

"As a responsible major developing country, China stands ready to continue to lead the global fight against poverty, illuminate the path for more developing countries, and inject sustainable impetus into global development and prosperity. China, hand in hand with all its partners around the world, will pave the way for a bright future for a community with a shared future for humanity," Zhang Hanhui concluded.

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The 18th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee concluded in Beijing.

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — The 18th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded in Beijing on Tuesday.

At the final session, lawmakers voted to pass the revised Maritime Commerce Act and the revised Urban Residents' Committee Organization Act, as well as resolutions revising the Cybersecurity Act, the Environmental Protection Tax Act, and the Village Residents' Committee Organization Act.

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed decrees implementing the specified laws and decisions.

The session also decided to appoint Zhang Shengmin as Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China and relieve He Weidong of this post. -0-

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Li Qiang called on China and ASEAN countries to work together to prevent external shocks

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on China and ASEAN countries to join hands to strengthen their respective strengths, withstand external shocks, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests through mutual support and coordinated action amid new changes in the current international situation.

Speaking at the 28th China-ASEAN Leaders' Meeting, he also called on both sides to seek greater synergies and promote sustainable economic growth by meeting mutual needs and deepening cooperation.

Li Qiang cited Xi Jinping's words during his April visit to Southeast Asia, saying that unity brings strength and cooperation leads to mutual success.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. During that war, China and the countries of Southeast Asia supported each other and fought side by side, ultimately achieving independence and liberation, said the Chinese Premier of the State Council.

In the decades since, he said, China and Southeast Asian countries have jointly pursued common development, achieving rapid economic growth through mutual inspiration and joint efforts, and overcoming major shocks such as the financial crisis, tsunami and the COVID-19 pandemic through mutual assistance and solidarity.

Li Qiang stated that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN countries and effectively promote the action plan for implementing the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026-2030), continuing efforts to build a closer community with a shared future for China and ASEAN.

According to him, to achieve this, it is first and foremost necessary to strengthen mutual strategic trust.

China will strengthen strategic communication, properly handle differences, and continue to support efforts to peacefully resolve disputes between Cambodia and Thailand through the ASEAN way, he said.

China also calls for speeding up consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and striving for their early completion, Li Qiang said.

Secondly, according to the Prime Minister, it is necessary to deepen the integration of interests.

Taking advantage of the opportunity provided by the implementation of the Protocol on Upgrading the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area to Version 3.0, China and ASEAN should work to promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and strengthen industrial integration, he said.

China will invest more capital in the China-ASEAN Cooperation Fund and is willing to establish a China-ASEAN Digital Academy, build an artificial intelligence cooperation platform, and establish a maritime development and technology cooperation center, the premier said, adding that the two sides can also deepen cooperation in transportation, digital economy, green economy, disaster prevention and mitigation, and climate change.

Thirdly, Li Qiang noted that it is necessary to strengthen humanitarian ties.

China will ensure a successful conclusion of the China-ASEAN People's and Cultural Exchanges Year and designate 2026 as the theme year for the 5th anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, he said.

Li Qiang also called on both sides to establish mechanisms for meetings between China and ASEAN tourism ministers and education ministers and to make full use of the network of China-ASEAN think tanks and academies on governance and public administration.

China is willing to work hand in hand with ASEAN countries to achieve sustainable and continuous progress in China-ASEAN cooperation, the Premier added.

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The Chinese Foreign Minister called on China and Japan to build constructive and stable bilateral relations befitting the new era.

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on China and Japan to jointly develop strategic relations based on mutual benefit and build constructive and stable bilateral relations befitting the new era.

During a telephone conversation with Toshimitsu Motegi, Wang Yi congratulated his Japanese counterpart on his re-assumption of office as Foreign Minister.

China and Japan are important neighbors, Wang Yi said, noting that Beijing maintains consistency and stability in its policy toward Japan and is willing to cooperate with Tokyo to continue to abide by the principles and follow the direction set out in the four political documents between the two countries.

China has noted the positive signals coming from the new Japanese cabinet, the Chinese Foreign Minister noted, adding that high-level exchanges are of great importance for the development of bilateral relations.

Wang Yi expressed hope that the new Japanese cabinet would get cooperation with China off to a good start.

Noting that the history and Taiwan issues concern the foundations of bilateral relations and the fundamental principle of goodwill between the two countries, Wang also expressed the hope that Japan will join hands with China to uphold the political foundation and promote the continuous improvement and development of bilateral relations in the right direction.

T. Motegi, in turn, said that as the international landscape undergoes profound changes, Japan and China are taking on increasingly significant international responsibilities.

China is an important neighbor of Japan, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attaches great importance to Japan-China relations, he noted.

The Japanese side has never intended to separate or sever supply chains with the Chinese side, and hopes that both sides will strengthen exchanges at all levels, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, properly resolve differences, and fully develop constructive and stable strategic relations of mutual benefit between the two countries, Motegi said.

The ministers also exchanged views on some specific issues in bilateral relations. –0–

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