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Two people have been arrested after an attack on a train in the UK.

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London, November 2 (Xinhua) — Two suspects have been arrested after several people were stabbed on a train in the UK, police said on Saturday.

The number of victims and the severity of the injuries are still unknown.

At 19:39 GMT, police received reports that several people had been stabbed on a train heading to Huntingdon.

Rail operator LNER confirmed that "emergency services are dealing with the incident between Stevenage and Peterborough".

"Major disruptions are expected for the rest of the day," LNER said in a statement.

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Iraq condemns killing of civilians in El Fasher, Sudan

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Baghdad, November 2 (Xinhua) — The Iraqi Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly condemned the recent attacks and killings of civilians in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.

In a statement, the department rejected any attempts to destabilize Sudan or violate its sovereignty and warned against any form of geographical or political division of the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its full support for “the adoption of the path of dialogue as a means of resolving problems, rejecting violence and resorting to peaceful means.”

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Intervention Forces (RIF) said on Sunday they had captured the headquarters of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the besieged city of El Fasher, marking a major turn in the two-and-a-half-year civil war.

Sudanese officials said Wednesday that more than 2,000 civilians have been killed by SRF forces since they captured the city.

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Doha Summit: Towards a Just Peace

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November 1, 2025 Sustainable Development Goals

How can we build a society in which everyone feels a stake in social progress? In a world of increasing digital inequality, demographic shifts, and climate change, the promise of "social development for all" sounds more relevant than ever, but, frankly, it's not entirely realistic.

The idea that development should be people-centered, inclusive, and equitable is far from new. This vision was enshrined 30 years ago at the UN summit in Copenhagen – and remains relevant today.

Next week, world leaders will gather in Doha, Qatar, for a high-level UN conference to breathe new life into this vision. From November 4 to 6, the Second World Summit for Social Development will bring together heads of state, ministers, civil society representatives, and experts to assess progress, identify gaps, and chart a new course.

The focus is on a simple yet significant question: how can we ensure that no one is left behind?

"This summit comes at a critical time," said Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs. "Inequality is growing. Trust is eroding. Communities are facing conflict, climate shocks, and rapid technological change. At the same time, we are seeing incredible examples of innovation, sustainable development, and solidarity. This is our chance to restore trust, both among governments and peoples, and between countries."

A global call to action

Björg Sandkjær, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, called the summit a "global call to action." She noted that more than a billion people worldwide still live in poverty, and 40 percent of the planet's population lacks access to social protection.

The meeting, she told UN News Service, is aimed at restoring confidence in collective progress – “the belief that we can make a difference.”

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The summit was the result of months of intergovernmental negotiations in New York, culminating in the agreement on the Doha Political Declaration, which is planned to be formally adopted at the forum.

"This declaration is the heart and soul of the summit," said Alia Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN. "It is a global call to action, reaffirming governments' commitment to creating a favorable economic, political, social, cultural, and legal environment for achieving social development for all."

The turning point

With just five years left until the 2030 deadline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is seriously lagging behind on many fronts. Poverty reduction has slowed, progress on gender equality has stalled, and many young people face an uncertain future.

When Member States called for this summit last year, they sent a clear signal: social development must be prioritized again. This is about returning to the core of the 2030 Agenda and ensuring that no one is left behind.

Dynamic and inclusive format

In addition to the official plenary sessions, a parallel program of events has been prepared. The Civil Society Forum, the Private Sector Forum, and the interactive "Solutions Square" will present innovations in employment, social protection, and community resilience.

The Doha Social Development Solutions Platform, jointly launched by Qatar and France, will present tangible commitments and new initiatives – from policy reforms to partnerships aimed at increasing employment, expanding inclusion, and combating poverty.

“The Doha Forum is becoming a symbol of global solidarity, where commitments inspire action, partnerships drive progress, and a shared vision of an inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful future for all is realized,” said Alia Ahmed Saif Al-Thani.

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Closing the circle

For Bjørg Sandkjær, who attended the first World Summit in Copenhagen in 1995 as an activist representing youth, the Doha forum symbolizes both continuity and change. Back then, she recalls, there was great optimism – a belief that multilateralism and cooperation would continue to grow.

"Today's youth face tougher challenges—disinformation, climate threats, mistrust," she said. "My message to young people is simple: your participation matters. Speak up, build new alliances, and push for action."

From words to deeds

The real test, says Bjørg Sandkjær, will be translating commitments into real improvements in people's lives – decent work, social protection, and greater inclusion: "That's when we'll know we've succeeded."

Thirty years after the meeting in Copenhagen, the challenge remains the same: to build a world in which progress is measured not only by wealth, but also by well-being, equality and human dignity.

The UN News Service will provide breaking news coverage from Doha throughout the summit, featuring the voices of political leaders, young activists, civil society representatives, and innovators driving change.

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Iran: UN experts concerned about 'surge in repression' and increase in executions following Israeli airstrikes

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October 31, 2025 Human rights

An independent international fact-finding commission investigating alleged human rights violations in Iran has reported a "surge in repression and an unprecedented rise in executions" in the country following Israeli airstrikes in June.

At a briefing at UN headquarters in New York, Commission Chairperson Sara Hossain said the situation in the country had worsened following the strikes, which reportedly killed more than 1,000 people.

According to the Iranian government, 38 children and 102 women were among the 276 civilian casualties, with more than 5,600 others injured. Civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities and schools, was damaged. The government also reported that Tehran's notorious Evin Prison was struck without warning, killing approximately 80 people, including inmates, their relatives (the attack occurred during visiting hours), staff, and at least one child. The prison held approximately 1,500 inmates at the time, including many human rights defenders and activists.

Hossain also expressed alarm over Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on Israel, which, according to Iranian authorities, have killed 31 people and injured more than 3,300.

"Systematic attacks on civilians"

Hossain said the aftermath of the strikes led to further internal repression by the Iranian government, further undermining respect for the right to life.

A commission appointed by the UN Human Rights Council has documented the arrests of thousands of people, including lawyers, journalists, human rights defenders and those who expressed opinions about the conflict on social media.

This year, the number of executions in Iran reached its highest level since 2015. Most death penalty cases, according to the Commission, violate international human rights law. A law was passed expanding the use of the death penalty for charges of "espionage" and criminalizing the publication of information on social media deemed "false" by the authorities.

"If executions are part of a widespread and systematic repression of the civilian population as part of a State policy, those responsible – including judges who hand down death sentences – may be held accountable for crimes against humanity," said commission expert Max du Plessis.

Recent repressions have also affected ethnic and religious minorities: more than 330 Kurds and a large number of Arabs have been arrested, and hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported. Members of the Baha'i religious minority have been accused of "Zionist espionage," and their homes have been searched and their property confiscated.

Impunity for "honor killings"

The commission reported persistent cases of severe violence, including "honor killings" of women and girls. Sixty such cases were recorded between March and September 2025. These crimes, like other forms of gender-based violence, remain unpunished.

There are also reports of businesses serving women who refuse to comply with mandatory hijab regulations being closed, and increased surveillance. There are also reports of the return of "morality police" to the streets.

The commission documented an increase in transnational repression, including interrogations, threats, and surveillance of the families of Iranian journalists abroad. Credible information indicates that more than 45 media workers in seven countries have faced serious threats.

"The denial of justice is not a neutral act," Hossain said. "Failure to ensure justice only prolongs the suffering of victims and undermines the state's obligations under international human rights law to ensure accountability, truth, justice, and reparations."

"The rights to life and liberty are under unprecedented threat."

In a report to the General Assembly, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran Mai Sato condemned the Israeli and US strikes as an illegal use of force in violation of the UN Charter and expressed deep concern that the end of hostilities had not brought relief to Iranians.

"External aggression has fueled internal repression," Sato said. "The Iranian people's rights to life and freedom are under unprecedented threat."

She described the rise in executions as a deliberate policy of intimidation and retribution, noting that many sentences were handed down after unfair trials or on vague charges of threatening national security.

The rapporteur also pointed to the expansion of transnational repression: Iranian authorities are targeting opposition figures abroad through intimidation, surveillance, and threats, and called on UN member states to support vulnerable members of Iranian civil society and coordinate efforts to counter transnational repression.

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Iran has announced the possibility of reaching an agreement with the United States through indirect talks.

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Tehran, November 1 (Xinhua) – Tehran is not interested in direct talks with Washington, but an agreement could be reached through indirect negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

In an interview with Qatar's Al Jazeera television channel published on Saturday, the diplomat expressed Iran's readiness to hold talks to address concerns over the country's nuclear program.

“We have no desire to engage in direct negotiations with Washington, but we can reach an agreement through indirect negotiations,” he noted.

Once again emphasizing the peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear program, A. Araghchi pointed out that uranium enrichment in Iran cannot be stopped, and that “what cannot be achieved by war cannot be achieved by politics.”

According to him, stockpiles of about 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% remain buried under the rubble of bombed Iranian nuclear facilities and have not been transported to another location.

“We suffered major losses at our nuclear facilities, both in terms of structures and equipment, but our technology remained intact,” A. Araghchi clarified, referring to the American bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan on June 22 of this year.

Iran and the United States held five rounds of indirect talks on Tehran's nuclear program and the lifting of American sanctions before Israel launched surprise air strikes on several areas of the Islamic Republic in June. American forces later joined the bombing.

In recent months, the United States has repeatedly called on Iran to cease uranium enrichment on its soil and dismantle its missile program. Iran has rejected these demands, declaring both issues non-negotiable.

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Peace is the fundamental basis for a sustainable future – President of the Republic of Korea

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Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, November 1 (Xinhua) — President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung on Saturday stressed that peace is the fundamental basis for building a sustainable future.

"Only by ensuring peace can we enhance connectivity, fully unleash innovation, and share shared prosperity," Lee Jae-myung said in his closing remarks at the 2nd Session of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting.

The President emphasized that peace on the Korean Peninsula will not only contribute to stability in Northeast Asia, but also serve as a path to common prosperity for the entire Asia-Pacific region through cooperation and mutual benefit.

According to him, military confrontation, tension, and nuclear issues are limiting stability and cooperation not only on the Korean Peninsula but throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He emphasized that the Republic of Korea adheres to the principle of resolving problems through dialogue and strives to usher in a new era of peaceful coexistence and joint development on the Korean Peninsula.

Lee Jae-myung added that the ROK government has already taken proactive measures to reduce military tensions and restore mutual trust (with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), and also promised to continue implementing more active and promising initiatives to maintain peace. –0–

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China is committed to working with the Republic of Korea to ensure the sustainable development of strategic cooperation and partnership relations, Xi Jinping said.

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Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, November 1, Xinhua — China is ready to work with the Republic of Korea to advance the sustainable and long-term development of the strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.

As Xi Jinping noted during talks with South Korean President Lee Zhe-meng, China and South Korea are important neighbors that cannot be separated and inseparable partners in cooperation.

According to the Chinese President, since the establishment of diplomatic relations 33 years ago, the two countries have overcome differences in social systems and ideologies, actively promoted exchanges and cooperation in all areas, achieving mutual success and common prosperity.

Facts have proven that promoting the healthy and stable development of China-South Korea relations is always the right choice, which is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples and meets the demands of the times, Xi Jinping noted.

China values its relations with the Republic of Korea and maintains consistency and stability in its policy towards this country, the Chinese leader stated.

China is willing to strengthen communication with the ROK, deepen cooperation, expand common interests, jointly address challenges, promote the sustainable and long-term development of the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership, and inject more positive energy into peace and development in the region.

Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal to open up new prospects for China-South Korea relations.

First, the Chinese President called on the parties to strengthen strategic communication and consolidate the foundations of mutual trust.

Noting that the two sides should take a long-term view of bilateral relations, Xi called on China and the ROK to pursue common development based on mutual respect and carry out win-win cooperation, while pursuing common ground while maintaining differences.

He added that both countries should respect each other's social systems and development paths, take into account each other's fundamental interests and major concerns, and properly resolve contradictions and differences through friendly consultations.

The Chinese leader proposed effectively using channels of dialogue and exchange mechanisms between the two countries to combine forces to develop interstate relations.

Secondly, Xi Jinping called on the two sides to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen ties of interest.

Pointing out that helping a neighbor succeed is like helping oneself, the Chinese President stated that China is willing to work with the ROK to uphold the principle of mutual benefit and win-win, accelerate the second phase of negotiations on the China-ROK free trade agreement, and unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, green industries, and the "silver economy" (economic activity related to the needs and interests of the elderly), so as to promote the improvement and renewal of trade and economic cooperation.

The two sides attach great importance to combating online gaming and telecommunications fraud, the Chinese leader continued, adding that China and the Republic of Korea can establish cooperation at the bilateral and regional levels to better protect the security of the two countries' peoples and their property.

Third, Xi Jinping called for strengthening friendship between the peoples of the two countries and bringing their hearts closer together.

According to the Chinese President, China and the Republic of Korea should strengthen their management of public opinion and public sentiment, more fully disseminate positive information, curb negative trends, establish healthy and beneficial cultural and humanitarian exchanges, strengthen mutual understanding, and consolidate the social foundation of bilateral relations.

They should facilitate people-to-people contacts and encourage broader exchanges between young people, media outlets, think tanks and regions, so as to promote mutual rapprochement between the peoples of the two countries and create a favorable atmosphere for the healthy and stable development of bilateral ties, Xi added.

Fourth, the Chinese leader called on both countries to strengthen multilateral cooperation and jointly promote peace and development.

The Chinese President said that China congratulates the Republic of Korea on successfully hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, adding that as China assumes the role of hosting APEC events, it stands ready to jointly advance the process of establishing a free trade area in the Asia-Pacific region and regional economic integration with all parties to build an Asia-Pacific community.

The Chinese leader pointed out that the two countries should jointly adhere to genuine multilateralism, safeguard the multilateral trading system, and push the development of global governance in a more equitable and reasonable direction.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the Proposals for Developing the 15th Five-Year Plan were reviewed and adopted at the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

According to the Chinese President, the Chinese economy boasts a solid foundation, numerous advantages, strong resilience, and great potential, while the supporting conditions and underlying trend of its long-term growth remain unchanged. China will steadily expand high-level opening-up and share development opportunities with countries around the world, Xi Jinping added.

Li Zhe Meng, for his part, said that he warmly welcomed President Xi Jinping during his first state visit to the Republic of Korea in 11 years, emphasizing the great significance of this trip for interstate relations.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Kazakhstan and China have continuously deepened mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas, which has significantly contributed to the economic development of both countries, the President stated.

Lee Je-myung noted that the two countries are neighbors and, more importantly, inseparable partners. South Korea places particular emphasis on relations with China and is ready to work with China to further develop friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, the president added.

He said the two sides should strengthen high-level exchanges, strengthen contacts between political parties and regions, and properly resolve differences.

Li Zhe Meng stated that China's 15th Five-Year Plan outlines the directions and priorities for the country's economic development over the next five years, adding that the Republic of Korea is ready to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with China, maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains, and bring greater benefits to the peoples of both countries.

Kazakhstan is ready to intensify cultural and humanitarian exchanges with China to strengthen ties between the peoples of the two countries, he noted.

Kazakhstan supports China in holding the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China in international and regional affairs to jointly promote regional and global peace and development, he added.

Before the talks, Lee Zhe-men held a welcoming ceremony in honor of Xi Jinping, who, accompanied by the President of the Republic of Korea, inspected the guard of honor.

Following the talks, the two heads of state jointly attended the exchange of documents on cooperation in the areas of economics and trade, finance, agriculture, law enforcement, science and technology.

Later on Saturday, Li Zhe Meng held a friendly, private meeting with Xi Jinping and hosted a welcome banquet in his honor.

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China and Russia intend to deepen practical cooperation in humanitarian areas.

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BEIJING, November 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin and Russian Vice Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova co-chaired the 26th meeting of the China-Russia Humanitarian Cooperation Commission in Beijing on Saturday, where the two sides pledged to deepen practical cooperation in various humanitarian fields.

Shen Yiqin, co-chair of the commission from the Chinese side, said that since the 25th meeting, both sides have effectively implemented the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, continuously deepened humanitarian cooperation, and organized a series of thematic events that have received a broad emotional response from the peoples of China and Russia.

She noted that various events during the China-Russia Years of Culture were vibrant and successful, elevating humanitarian cooperation to a new level. Shen Yiqin emphasized that 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), and the coming five years will offer new opportunities for Chinese-Russian humanitarian cooperation.

The Chinese State Councilor called on the two sides to deepen practical cooperation in various humanitarian fields, comprehensively strengthen cooperation, and make new contributions to the development of Chinese-Russian relations and the strengthening of the strong friendship between the two countries.

T. Golikova, for her part, praised the positive results achieved within the framework of the Russian-Chinese humanitarian cooperation mechanism, noting that Russia is ready to work hand in hand with China to advance practical cooperation, jointly painting a new, beautiful picture of humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, Shen Yiqin and T. Golikova were present at the signing of a number of documents on cooperation in relevant areas. –0–

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China is committed to working with the Republic of Korea to ensure the sustainable development of strategic cooperative partnership relations, Xi Jinping said.

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Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, November 1, Xinhua — China is ready to work with the Republic of Korea to advance the sustainable and long-term development of the strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.

As Xi Jinping noted during talks with South Korean President Lee Zhe-meng, China and South Korea are important neighbors that cannot be separated and inseparable partners in cooperation.

According to the Chinese President, since the establishment of diplomatic relations 33 years ago, the two countries have overcome differences in social systems and ideologies, actively promoted exchanges and cooperation in all areas, achieving mutual success and common prosperity.

Facts have proven that promoting the healthy and stable development of China-South Korea relations is always the right choice, which is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples and meets the demands of the times, Xi Jinping noted.

China values its relations with the Republic of Korea and maintains consistency and stability in its policy towards this country, the Chinese leader stated.

China is willing to strengthen communication with the ROK, deepen cooperation, expand common interests, jointly address challenges, promote the sustainable and long-term development of the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership, and inject more positive energy into peace and development in the region.

Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal to open up new prospects for China-South Korea relations.

First, the Chinese President called on the parties to strengthen strategic communication and consolidate the foundations of mutual trust.

Noting that the two sides should take a long-term view of bilateral relations, Xi called on China and the ROK to pursue common development based on mutual respect and carry out win-win cooperation, while pursuing common ground while maintaining differences.

He added that both countries should respect each other's social systems and development paths, take into account each other's fundamental interests and major concerns, and properly resolve contradictions and differences through friendly consultations.

The Chinese leader proposed effectively using channels of dialogue and exchange mechanisms between the two countries to combine forces to develop interstate relations.

Secondly, Xi Jinping called on the two sides to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen ties of interest.

Pointing out that helping a neighbor succeed is like helping oneself, the Chinese President stated that China is willing to work with the ROK to uphold the principle of mutual benefit and win-win, accelerate the second phase of negotiations on the China-ROK free trade agreement, and unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, green industries, and the "silver economy" (economic activity related to the needs and interests of the elderly), so as to promote the improvement and renewal of trade and economic cooperation.

The two sides attach great importance to combating online gaming and telecommunications fraud, the Chinese leader continued, adding that China and the Republic of Korea can establish cooperation at the bilateral and regional levels to better protect the security of the two countries' peoples and their property.

Third, Xi Jinping called for strengthening friendship between the peoples of the two countries and bringing their hearts closer together.

According to the Chinese President, China and the Republic of Korea should strengthen their management of public opinion and public sentiment, more fully disseminate positive information, curb negative trends, establish healthy and beneficial cultural and humanitarian exchanges, strengthen mutual understanding, and consolidate the social foundation of bilateral relations.

They should facilitate people-to-people contacts and encourage broader exchanges between young people, media outlets, think tanks and regions, so as to promote mutual rapprochement between the peoples of the two countries and create a favorable atmosphere for the healthy and stable development of bilateral ties, Xi added.

Fourth, the Chinese leader called on both countries to strengthen multilateral cooperation and jointly promote peace and development.

The Chinese President said that China congratulates the Republic of Korea on successfully hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, adding that as China assumes the role of hosting APEC events, it stands ready to jointly advance the process of establishing a free trade area in the Asia-Pacific region and regional economic integration with all parties to build an Asia-Pacific community.

The Chinese leader pointed out that the two countries should jointly adhere to genuine multilateralism, safeguard the multilateral trading system, and push the development of global governance in a more equitable and reasonable direction.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the Proposals for Developing the 15th Five-Year Plan were reviewed and adopted at the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

According to the Chinese President, the Chinese economy boasts a solid foundation, numerous advantages, strong resilience, and great potential, while the supporting conditions and underlying trend of its long-term growth remain unchanged. China will steadily expand high-level opening-up and share development opportunities with countries around the world, Xi Jinping added.

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Exclusive: Protectionism can be countered with a new model of economic cooperation – Russian experts

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Moscow, November 1 (Xinhua) — The rise of protectionism globally can be countered by a new model of economic cooperation. The five-point initiative announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the informal APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting essentially calls on countries in the region to join efforts to advance a new type of globalization. This is how Russian experts interviewed by Xinhua commented on the informal meeting of APEC economic leaders in Gyeongju, South Korea.

"Protectionism has gained momentum globally. Today, the only countermeasure to protectionism is a new model of economic cooperation. And China supports the development of this new mechanism, this new model of cooperation," said Vasily Koltashov, Russian economist and director of the Institute for the New Society.

According to him, this mechanism relies on economic growth and the development of mutually beneficial cooperation, free from various restrictions, facilitating the formation of new connections, new supply chains, and new mutually favorable regimes, now known as free trade agreements. "This process is currently underway in countries of the East and the Global South," noted V. Koltashov.

"Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the informal meeting of APEC economic leaders, in which he put forward a five-point initiative, essentially constitutes a call for countries in the region to join efforts to promote a new type of globalization," said Andrei Ostrovsky, chief researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

"China has been a key driver of global economic growth for many years. Over the past four years, despite all the challenges, China has managed to maintain GDP growth at around 5.5 percent. This is a very good indicator," he noted.

The next five-year period is a crucial stage in China's modernization, the Russian expert believes. China's reforms will deepen during this period through accelerated scientific and technological progress, innovation, digitalization, the development of artificial intelligence, and robotics. Innovative potential has become a powerful driver of economic growth.

APEC's share of China's foreign trade is growing, and China's total foreign trade volume exceeds $6 trillion, A. Ostrovsky noted. China will increase its foreign trade volume, primarily through the Asia-Pacific region. This is why China calls for ensuring the stability and continuity of global production and supply chains in the APEC region, developing mutually beneficial regional economic integration, and advancing the creation of a free trade area in the Asia-Pacific region.

"President Xi Jinping raised important issues and outlined priorities at the informal APEC Leaders' Meeting. I believe these Chinese initiatives will be discussed and likely formalized in one way or another at the next informal APEC Leaders' Meeting next year, which will be held in China," concluded A. Ostrovsky.

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