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On October 14, a presentation of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping's collection of speeches in English was held in Frankfurt am Main. The event was organized by the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China, the China Foreign Languages Publishing House, and the Chinese Diplomatic Mission in Germany. Diplomats, Sinologists, and public figures participated in the event. Experts who spoke at the presentation noted the usefulness of studying China's experience in governance not only in the context of Sinology but also for addressing socioeconomic challenges in other countries. The China Foreign Languages Publishing House has been publishing collections of articles and speeches by the Chinese President since 2014. The fifth volume was published this summer. It brings together materials published from 2022 to 2024, including oral presentations. They are grouped into 18 thematic sections, revealing the trends and principles of governance in China.

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — China is firmly committed to safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and believes that maritime disputes should be resolved peacefully through negotiations and consultations between the countries directly concerned, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.

"Any provocations or threats in this regard will be futile and will lead to nothing," the diplomat emphasized at a press conference on Wednesday, commenting on recent statements by a US State Department spokesperson regarding the South China Sea.

As Lin Jian pointed out, all the available facts and evidence indicate that the Philippines was the first to provoke China's territorial sovereignty, while the United States, ignoring the facts, is making unfair accusations in an attempt to denigrate China's legitimate actions to protect its rights and intimidate China with the "United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty."

These attempts have once again exposed the American side's malicious intent to incite confrontation and destabilize the South China Sea, and have also demonstrated once again that the United States is the biggest source of risk to undermining regional stability, he concluded. -0-

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HANGZHOU, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, jointly held the 27th China-France Strategic Dialogue in Hangzhou on Wednesday.

As Wang Yi noted, over the past year, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, new progress has been made in Sino-French relations, the two countries have maintained close contacts at all levels, practical cooperation has steadily advanced, and multilateral cooperation has become increasingly closer.

According to the Chinese diplomat, China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council and independent major powers, should build more strategically stable and forward-looking Sino-French relations, which is in line with the long-term interests of the peoples of the two countries and is an international responsibility that China and France should bear.

Noting that China is willing to work with France to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen strategic mutual trust, and promote comprehensive cooperation, Wang Yi noted that the two sides should continue to deepen cooperation in traditional areas, actively explore opportunities for cooperation in emerging sectors, and fully tap the potential of interregional cooperation.

China is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination and mutual support with France within the UN, Wang Yi added.

E. Bonne, for his part, stated that France adheres to the tradition of an independent and self-reliant foreign policy and strictly adheres to the one-China principle. He indicated that his country looks forward to strengthening practical cooperation with China in the spirit of equality and mutual benefit in areas such as economics and trade, peaceful nuclear energy, science and technology, and new energy sources.

France is against trade wars and bloc confrontation, E. Bonn emphasized.

Wang Yi emphasized that cooperation should be the primary focus of China-EU relations, while properly positioning them as a partnership. China hopes that France will contribute to maintaining the EU's strategic independence and fostering the EU's correct perception of China, the Chinese diplomat added.

E. Bonn assured that France is ready to play an active role in strengthening dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.

The two sides also held an in-depth exchange of views on issues of mutual interest, including the Ukrainian crisis, the situation in the Middle East, and reforming and improving the global governance system. –0–

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Moscow, October 15 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a law ratifying an intergovernmental agreement on military cooperation with Cuba.

The corresponding document was published on the Russian official legal information portal.

An agreement between the governments of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cuba on military cooperation was signed in Havana and Moscow in March 2025. The State Duma and the Federation Council ratified it in early October.

As stated in the explanatory note, this agreement will provide the legal basis necessary for determining the goals, directions, and forms of bilateral military cooperation, and will also contribute to the strengthening and development of relations between the Russian Federation and Cuba in this area. –0–

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Moscow, October 15 /Xinhua/ — The decision to supply Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv will cause colossal damage to Russia-US relations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in an interview with Kommersant newspaper.

"Yes, there were statements about Tomahawks, but in this series of statements about the possible delivery of Tomahawks, President Donald Trump, among other comments, mentioned that he does not want escalation," Lavrov noted in an interview. According to the diplomat, delivering Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv would cause "colossal damage to the prospects for normalizing relations between Russia and the United States and breaking the complete impasse into which these relations have been driven by the Joe Biden administration."

As the Russian minister recalled, D. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that this is Biden's war, and he wants to resolve the conflict.

At the same time, S. Lavrov drew attention to Europe's desire to quickly and reliably transform the conflict in Ukraine into "Trump's war." "Deals that are mutually beneficial and achievable in the area of material cooperation and practical projects—that's also something Trump has always been interested in. He's never hidden this, always been open about it. And Europe wants to quickly and reliably transform this into Trump's war," the Russian foreign minister added.

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Tbilisi, October 15 (Xinhua) — Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili recently met with Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian. The two sides discussed expanding the strategic partnership between the two countries, focusing on developing trade and economic cooperation, the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development reported on Wednesday.

One of the key topics of the meeting was Georgia's participation in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will be held in November in Shanghai.

It was noted that participation in the CIIE provides Georgian companies with extensive opportunities to enter the Chinese market. Since 2018, more than 120 Georgian exporters have participated in the exhibition. This year, Georgia will be represented in three pavilions, where more than 40 of the country's leading companies will showcase their products.

Cooperation in civil aviation and tourism was also discussed at the meeting. It was emphasized that the introduction of a visa-free regime and the launch of additional flights between Georgia and China have contributed to the increase in tourist flows.

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Gaza, October 15 (Xinhua) — Israel, through the International Committee of the Red Cross, has handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians to the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian enclave's health authority announced this on Wednesday.

The department's statement indicated that the transfer brings the total number of bodies returned this week to 90. The bodies of another 45 victims were handed over on October 14.

The handover of the bodies took place just days after the ceasefire agreement, reached after intensive negotiations brokered by Egypt, came into effect on October 10. The agreement also provides for a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, a hostage-for-prisoner exchange, and the opening of border crossings to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

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Khankendi, Azerbaijan, October 15 (Xinhua) — Modern urban development is a key tool for sustainable development, social stability, and urban adaptation to climate change, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to participants of the 3rd National Urban Development Forum (NUFA3), which opened in Khankendi on Wednesday.

"Urban development is one of the priority areas in Azerbaijan's national development strategy," the head of state noted, emphasizing that the country's urbanization approaches contribute to economic sustainability, social well-being, and the creation of a comfortable urban environment. Particular attention is paid to the development of transport and social infrastructure, the implementation of "smart city" and "smart village" principles, and the transition to green energy, he added.

"The national urban development forums, held jointly with the UN Human Settlements Programme, are another clear demonstration of Azerbaijan's successful cooperation with international partners in this area," stated I. Aliyev.

NUFA3, which is being held under the theme "Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Leveraging Regional Partnerships and Innovative Solutions," will conclude on October 17 in Baku. This forum serves as a preparatory stage for the World Urban Forum (WUF13).

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Almaty, October 15 (Xinhua) — As China's experience shows, policies aimed at expanding opportunities for girls to obtain a modern education have a long-term positive effect, and this should also be part of relevant state programs in Kazakhstan. This opinion was expressed by Tatyana Kaukenova, director of the Laoshi Educational Center in Almaty, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

According to her, the changes China has demonstrated in promoting gender equality—increased accessibility of higher education, greater economic independence, and improved quality of life for women—are not isolated achievements of social policy, but rather the foundation of Chinese-style modernization, an investment in the country's sustainable future.

"These aspects are extremely relevant for development in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian countries as a whole. Adopting Chinese experience and promoting cooperation in the area of girls' and women's health, I believe, could become one of the main areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in advancing women's issues," the expert noted.

As T. Kaukenova pointed out, both Kazakhstan and China attach great importance to increasing women's participation in both social and political life. She noted that there are currently a number of successful platforms—both bilateral and multilateral—where both countries can advance programs to promote gender equality.

The expert emphasized that China is taking an extremely responsible approach to creating conditions for sustainable development both in Asia and globally.

"China's approach to promoting gender equality demonstrates that its policy is built on a combination of material resources and tools for promoting gender equality and developing women's initiatives and projects. Thus, the participation of tens of thousands in Chinese training programs will provide many women from developing countries with new knowledge, skills, and useful contacts for building social networks for their careers or businesses," noted T. Kaukenova.

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Moscow, October 15 /Xinhua/ — The US dollar-to-ruble exchange rate on the Forex currency market fell 3.2 percent to a low of 76.94 rubles, falling below 77 rubles for the first time since May 29, according to Investing data as of 5:06 PM Moscow time.

The Central Bank of Russia set the official exchange rate for the US dollar on October 15 at 79.9589 rubles, the euro at 92.6816 rubles, and the yuan at 11.1190 rubles. The official dollar exchange rate fell below 80 rubles for the first time in two months.

According to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, the strengthening of the national currency is linked to the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's tighter monetary policy and a reduction in imports.

"The ruble has indeed strengthened compared to planned forecasts. This is primarily due to a tighter monetary policy, which has reduced imports. Consequently, while the forecast for export revenues in foreign currency remains the same, the exchange rate has strengthened," A. Siluanov stated in his speech to the State Duma.

According to the Central Bank, the real effective exchange rate of the ruble increased by 21.2 percent in January-September, while in September it decreased by 3.6 percent compared to August. –0–

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