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Dushanbe, October 16 (Xinhua) — Fifty-two cooperation agreements worth $4.1 billion were signed at the Dushanbe-Invest-2025 International Investment Forum held in the capital of Tajikistan. This was reported on Thursday by the Asia-Plus news agency, citing Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State Property Management of Tajikistan.

In particular, five agreements worth $2.5 billion were signed in the energy sector, nine agreements worth $386 million in the industrial sector, eight agreements worth $334 million in the communications and digitalization sector, and four agreements in the area of public-private partnership.

Agreements in the communications sector cover areas such as the digital economy, internet infrastructure, 5G technologies, and digital education.

The energy sector agreements cover the construction of solar and wind power plants, as well as the implementation of educational projects. They are aimed at strengthening energy security and developing renewable energy sources.

The International Investment Forum “Dushanbe-Invest-2025” on the theme “Green Investments: Opportunities Today for a Sustainable Future” was held from October 14 to 16. –0–

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Beijing, October 16 (Xinhua) — China's normal trade and energy cooperation with other countries, including Russia, is legal and legitimate, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Thursday.

The diplomat made this statement at a regular departmental briefing in response to US President Donald Trump's remarks that "it's time to force China" to also stop purchasing oil from Russia, after receiving a corresponding assurance from India.

As Lin Jian pointed out, this behavior by the United States is a typical example of unilateral bullying and economic coercion, seriously violates international economic and trade rules, and threatens the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.

Noting that China's position on the Ukrainian crisis has always been objective, fair, and open, Lin Jian emphasized that the Chinese side resolutely opposes the United States making China a scapegoat at every opportunity and using illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction against it.

If China's legitimate rights and interests are harmed, China will take countermeasures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests, the official said.

Commenting on the UK's decision to include Chinese energy companies and port operators on its sanctions list for supporting the Russian energy sector, Lin Jian said China was extremely dissatisfied with this move by the British side and had issued a stern warning to the UK.

China opposes unilateral sanctions that are not based on international law and have not received the approval of the UN Security Council, the diplomat said.

According to Lin Jian, China is committed to advancing peaceful negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, but normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian companies should not be disrupted or affected.

China will do everything necessary to resolutely protect its legitimate rights and interests, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman added. –0–

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on its 80th founding anniversary.

In his message, Xi Jinping noted that FAO plays an important role in ensuring global food security, promoting rural development and the transformation of food systems, and improving the living standards of people in different countries.

The Chinese President emphasized that the Chinese government pays particular attention to food security, independently addresses the issue of food security for more than 1.4 billion people, and provides all possible assistance to countries in need, making China's contribution to ensuring global food security.

China will continue to support the FAO's important role in the international food and agricultural sector, Xi Jinping assured, noting that China is ready to join efforts with the international community to implement the Global Development Initiative and advance the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and to make new and greater contributions to improving the well-being of the people of all countries.

FAO was founded on October 16, 1945, with China as one of its founding members. –0–

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Moscow, October 16 /Xinhua/ — Russia will produce 510 million tons of oil by the end of 2025, a 1 percent decrease from last year's figures, but this is a voluntary reduction. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this Thursday, speaking at the plenary session of Russian Energy Week.

"Russia maintains its position as a leading oil producer, despite unfair competition being used against us. We account for approximately 10% of global production and expect to produce 510 million tons of oil by the end of the year. This is approximately one percent lower than last year, but I would like to point out, dear colleagues, that this is happening in accordance with the OPEC agreement—that is, it is a voluntary reduction," Vladimir Putin stated.

According to him, Russia, together with its partners in the expanded format of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is fulfilling its obligations to balance the global oil market.

"Russia continues to cooperate within OPEC. Based on mutual interests, we and our partners are fulfilling our obligations to balance the global oil market," the Russian president noted. He emphasized that this is being done not only for producers but also for consumers. "Our joint efforts are yielding results. I'm primarily referring to market supply volumes and pricing conditions," the Russian leader added.

Vladimir Putin emphasized that these parameters satisfy both oil producers and consumers, allow the industry to launch investment projects, and, most importantly, provide conditions for more predictable development of the entire global economy.

“Predictability in the oil market is probably the most important thing in this sector of the global economy,” the Russian president concluded.

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Beijing, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Since China introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports, the number of passengers from Russia arriving in China through Beijing Daxing International Airport has increased significantly, the Beijing Daily newspaper reported.

According to data, from September 15 of this year, when China introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens, until midnight on October 15, more than 30,000 Russian passengers entered the country through Daxing Airport, representing a more than 20 percent increase month-on-month and approximately 80 percent increase year-on-year.

In particular, during this period, more than 23,000 Russian tourists arrived in China visa-free using regular passports, accounting for more than 70 percent of the total number of Russian passengers arriving in China and becoming the main driver of passenger traffic growth.

Moreover, during the specified period, passengers from Russia who took advantage of the visa waiver and arrived in China for tourism, leisure, and business purposes accounted for more than 80% of the total passenger flow from Russia using visa-free travel.

As a reminder, China has introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026.

Russian citizens holding valid passports may visit China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanging visits, and transit purposes. Their stay in China should not exceed 30 days.

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Moscow, October 16 (Xinhua) — During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China made a significant contribution to the global economy, becoming a dominant driver of growth and innovation. Nikita Stepanov, a senior researcher at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, gave this assessment in an interview with Xinhua ahead of the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee.

"During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China made a significant and multifaceted contribution to the global economy. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and the deteriorating international trade situation, the country ensured sustainable GDP growth, supporting global demand for goods and services. This contributed to the economic recovery of many countries, particularly in Asia," he noted, noting that China has become the dominant driver of growth and innovation in the global economy.

According to N. Stepanov, China actively promoted the export of technologies and innovative solutions, particularly in areas such as telecommunications (5G), electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence. This stimulated the modernization of various economies and accelerated global technological progress.

"China has also actively promoted sustainable development, implementing environmental standards and developing low-carbon technologies, which has prompted other countries to reconsider their growth strategies in the context of environmental safety and the fight against the climate crisis," the expert added.

N. Stepanov emphasized that China's Belt and Road Initiative continued to develop, providing significant investment in transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure in dozens of countries. "These projects improved logistics and facilitated closer market integration, strengthening economic resilience globally," he said.

According to the Xinhua source, China's transition from a rapid growth model based on mass production and low costs to an innovative one focused on quality, environmental friendliness, and technological leadership has become a model for international partners, stimulating the creation of new forms of cooperation and more sustainable value chains. "Over the past five years, China has strengthened its position as a leading global economy and has become a catalyst for global economic transformation, making development more innovative and sustainable," Stepanov noted.

A Russian economist described the five-year plan as a powerful strategic management mechanism, giving China institutional advantages in ensuring sustainable growth, international leadership, and the implementation of major initiatives. The plan encompasses economic, social, environmental, and technological spheres, providing a holistic approach instead of fragmented efforts. Furthermore, the plan integrates external initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative, into the domestic economic strategy, enabling the coordinated development of infrastructure, investment relations, and trade.

"The plan provides a clear vision and specific goals for the medium term. This helps us effectively allocate resources, direct investments, and strengthen priority sectors," explained N. Stepanov, adding that through the five-year plan, China is reforming global economic governance systems and systematically increasing its influence in international financial and trade institutions.

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TAIYUAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Eighteen officials, former political figures, and youth representatives from nine Eastern and Southern European countries, namely Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia, recently completed a tour of North China's Shanxi Province.

During the visit, the delegation visited the cities of Datong, Jinzhong, and Taiyuan, where they learned about the province's achievements in rural development, as well as the development of new-quality productive forces, advanced manufacturing, green industry, and cultural industries.

While visiting the Yungangshiku Grottoes and Temples and the Xuankun Temple in Datong, Slovenian journalist Jan Vajgl developed a keen interest in Chinese culture. He said he was struck by the ancient architecture, but what truly fascinated him was the fusion of modern cultural heritage preservation technologies with the crystallization of ancient civilization.

At the Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co., Ltd. exhibition center in Taiyuan, visitors were deeply impressed by the latest technology and cutting-edge equipment on display, including an intelligent forklift and a smart mine car. "The pace of China's scientific, technological, and industrial development is astonishing and exceeds all expectations," said Kadir Ismaili, a youth representative from North Macedonia and a graduate student at Yunnan University in southwest China, speaking in Chinese. -0-

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — An opening ceremony and a working meeting were held on Thursday in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, to launch a postgraduate workstation on China-Russia humanities exchanges, jointly established by Partners magazine and Northeast Forestry University, the magazine reported.

This initiative is another important measure following the establishment of a joint base for innovative postgraduate practice and is aimed at deepening the integration of educational resources in China and Russia, as well as promoting the integration of production and education.

During the working meeting, the parties actively exchanged views on key issues, including joint personnel training, the development of joint thematic sections, and mechanisms for collaboration between academic supervisors. Participants agreed to jointly explore new forms of interaction between the educational institution and the media in integrating education and industry.

Ren Zhiyong, editor-in-chief of Partners magazine, noted that Partners consistently pursues its mission of "building a bridge for Chinese-Russian exchanges." The publication's distribution network covers key Chinese-Russian border crossings, Russian language departments at Chinese universities, and major Russian cities.

He emphasized that the creation of a joint workstation for postgraduate students, together with Northeastern Forestry University, is aimed at integrating advanced international communication practices into the process of training highly qualified specialists.

"The two sides share a complete consensus on personnel training, and the extensive platform resources and forward-looking views of Partners magazine give us confidence in the results of our cooperation," said Dong Hui, Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages at Northeast Forestry University.

Following the opening ceremony, Northeast Forestry University presented official appointment letters to the specialist mentors from Partners magazine, marking the official launch of a collaborative model to enhance language training through a "dual mentoring" system.

In the future, both sides will combine their advantages to transform the workstation into a high-end talent training base integrating theoretical education, professional practice and innovative research, which will inject new intellectual potential and energy into people-to-people exchanges and regional cooperation between China and Russia. -0-

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BANGKOK, October 16 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people were injured in a bomb explosion outside a tea shop in Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand, on Thursday morning, local authorities said.

The wounded, including police officers and civilians, were taken to local hospitals for treatment. According to the local public relations agency, 10 of them were discharged with minor injuries, while four more with serious injuries remain in hospitals for further treatment.

Local authorities said a preliminary investigation showed that the bomb explosion occurred while police were on a mission, and the area was cordoned off for further investigation.

According to local media reports, investigators believe the attackers detonated a homemade bomb, targeting police officers.

Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani are three provinces in southern Thailand that have been plagued by armed attacks and bombings perpetrated by separatists. During a recent inspection, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul noted that the government will coordinate all security agencies to address security concerns in the border provinces in order to ensure lasting peace and stability in the south of the country.

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PARIS, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — France's National Assembly (lower house of parliament) on Thursday rejected two no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government.

The resolutions were put forward by the far-left party France Insoumise and the far-right National Rally party in response to the pension reform planned by the government.

To secure support, S. Lecornu announced the suspension of the controversial reform, which aims to raise the statutory retirement age from 62 to 64, until the next presidential election. This concession was made, in part, to appease the Socialists, whose votes could be decisive.

"You can see how serious the situation is. You can see how difficult it is. The debate had to begin. It's about to begin," the prime minister told reporters as he left the National Assembly after the vote.

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