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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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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — Three hundred Russian schoolchildren and their parents embarked on a six-day "Journey Through China's Ancient Cities" on Sunday evening aboard the first special train, the Y489, according to the Beijing Daily mobile app.

Over the course of six days, the train will make stops in three historical and cultural cities of China: Luoyang (Henan Province), Xi'an (Shaanxi Province), and Danfeng (Shaanxi Province). In Luoyang, Russian guests will visit the Longmenshiku Grottoes and Temples, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Xi'an, they will visit the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses from the Qin Shi Huang Tomb, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." There, Russian tourists will have the opportunity to make terracotta figurines themselves to deepen their understanding of the culture of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC). In the ancient town of Danfeng in the south of the province, In Shaanxi, Russian visitors will be able to immerse themselves in folk customs and traditions, learn about the intangible cultural heritage of tie-dye, and participate in other events that blend tradition and modernity.

To ensure a safe and comfortable journey, the special train provides a full range of services. A team of professional chefs is on hand. In addition to Chinese dishes, Russian-style dishes are also prepared, taking into account the dietary requirements of China and Russia. A team of cleaning staff meticulously ensures the train is kept clean and tidy throughout the journey. The train's medical staff carries first aid kit and medications to ensure the health and safety of all passengers. Each team is accompanied by a Russian interpreter, who serves as a language and cultural guide, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable cultural journey.

This trip is part of the China-Russia Year of Culture. The special train will allow more Russian families to gain a first-hand understanding of China through their own experiences, giving new impetus to cultural tourism cooperation between the two countries.

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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — In the first three quarters of 2025, 342 trucks were shipped abroad under the TIR (International Road Transport) system from the China-SCO Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "China-SCO Demonstration Zone"), located in Qingdao, Shandong Province (east China), an increase of 97 percent year-on-year, according to the website of the General Administration of Customs (GAC), citing data from Qingdao Customs.

During this period, these vehicles transported 5,486 tons of cargo, which is 114 percent more than in the same period last year.

The China-SCO Demonstration Zone has currently opened a number of international road freight transport routes, including China-Russia, China-Kazakhstan, China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan, and China-Belarus. In the two years since its opening, 634 vehicles carrying 9,956 tons of cargo and a total value of RMB 426 million (approximately USD 60 million) have been shipped from this zone under the TIR system. Both indicators have maintained high growth rates.

As the “fourth logistics channel” after air, sea and rail transport, international road transport plays a vital role in ensuring the rapid movement of goods around the world.

TIR is an international system that simplifies the transport of goods between countries. Under this system, cargo is sealed at the starting point of the route and inspected only upon arrival at the destination. At intermediate border crossings, border crossing officers merely verify the TIR carnet data and the customs stamp for the vehicle. This reduces transit time and mitigates potential risks associated with administrative customs procedures and cargo damage. China joined the TIR Convention in July 2016. -0-

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — An amendment to China's Cybersecurity Law was approved on Tuesday by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature.

The document was approved at the 18th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC and will come into force on January 1, 2026.

To address the growing need to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) while promoting its development, the amendment proposes supporting fundamental research in AI, promoting key technologies such as algorithms, and building AI-related infrastructure, including training data resources and computing power.

In addition, the document provides for the improvement of ethical standards in the field of AI, strengthening of monitoring and risk assessment, as well as security oversight.

The amendment aims to strengthen legal responsibility in the field of cybersecurity, improve coordination and consistency with relevant laws.

The current Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China, which is the fundamental legislation in this area, was adopted in 2016. -0-

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SHIJIAZHUANG, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — North China's Hebei Province's import and export volume with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 299.36 billion yuan (42.25 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters of 2025, up 13 percent year-on-year, accounting for 62.5 percent of Hebei Province's total foreign trade, the Zhongguo Xinwenshe News Agency reported.

According to local customs data, Hebei Province's foreign trade turnover reached a record high of 478.67 billion yuan in January-September this year, up 4 percent year-on-year.

During the above-mentioned period, Hebei Province maintained stable trade relations with 230 countries and regions, especially emerging markets.

Hebei Province's foreign trade turnover with Central Asian countries during this period amounted to 6.8 billion yuan, an increase of 103.3 percent year-on-year. Specifically, Hebei Province's foreign trade with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan increased by 1.2 times and 1.5 times year-on-year, respectively.

Xu Jie, Deputy Director of Shijiazhuang Customs, noted that Hebei Province's foreign trade achieved progress while maintaining stability from January to September and continues to improve despite the challenging external environment, demonstrating high resilience and vitality.

According to him, in the first three quarters of this year, the structure of Hebei Province's exports continued to improve, with exports of competitive and specialized manufacturing products accounting for over 90 percent of total exports. In particular, exports of auto parts, electrical equipment, and basic mechanical components increased by 14.5 percent, 27.9 percent, and 12.9 percent year-on-year, respectively. -0-

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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — The signed Protocol on Upgrading the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) to Version 3.0 will inject greater confidence and impetus into regional and global economic growth, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

The protocol was signed on Tuesday morning in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of the 28th China-ASEAN Leaders' Meeting in the presence of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

In the face of serious challenges to the rules-based international economic and trading system, this protocol demonstrates China and ASEAN's shared strong commitment to multilateralism and free trade, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said in a statement.

He added that cooperation under the China-ASEAN FTA and regional economic integration will go beyond traditional trade and investment liberalization and facilitation to encompass a range of new areas, including the digital economy, green economy, standards, and industrial and supply chains.

This upgrade marks the final stage of the China-ASEAN FTA upgrade, which was initiated in 2002 and fully implemented in version 1.0 in 2010. The subsequent Protocol version 2.0 was signed in 2015 and entered into full force in 2019. Negotiations for the upgrade to version 3.0 began in November 2022 and were successfully concluded in May 2025.

Deepening trade ties have played a significant role in the region's development. China has remained ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for the past five years. In 2024, bilateral trade reached $982.3 billion, 18 times the 2002 level.

According to the official representative, the new protocol provides for in-depth cooperation in new areas, comprehensively increases the level of openness and promotes inclusive development.

This update mainly covers nine key areas, including not only existing areas such as customs procedures and trade facilitation, standards, and economic and technical cooperation, but also promising new areas such as the digital economy, green economy, supply chain connectivity, competition and consumer protection, and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

Following the signing of the protocol upgrading the FTA to version 3.0, China and ASEAN member states will begin relevant domestic approval procedures to ensure the protocol enters into force as soon as possible, the official added. -0-

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Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua) — Preparations for the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, are nearly complete, Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping announced on Tuesday.

According to him, 4,108 overseas exhibitors from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations will participate in the event, with the total exhibition space exceeding 430,000 square meters, setting a new record in the history of CIIE.

The exhibition will feature the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, comprising 33 sub-forums and closed-door meetings. More than 80 other events, including meetings on trade relations and investment promotion, are also expected.

The Hongqiao Forum will publish the 2025 Global Openness Report and the Global Openness Index. The CIIE itself will showcase 461 new products, technologies, and services.

This year's CIIE will focus on new themes such as the silver economy, ice and snow economy, sports economy, and automobile tourism, along with new platforms for digital and healthcare consumption, the deputy minister noted.

The goal of this approach is to increase consumption of goods and services and stimulate new forms of consumption, he added.

Companies from 123 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative have confirmed their participation, representing a 23.1 percent increase year-on-year.

In addition, the CIIE is expected to expand its dedicated area for African products, with the number of African enterprises participating in the exhibition expected to increase by 80 percent. -0-

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit concluded here on Tuesday.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the summit, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who will serve as the rotating ASEAN Chair in 2025, emphasized ASEAN's central role, stating that "we have renewed dialogue, built new bridges, and proven that the ASEAN mechanism, when guided by patience and reason, still works."

At the ceremony, the chairmanship of ASEAN passed from Malaysia to the Philippines. –0–

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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Finnish President Alexander Stubb exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Xi Jinping said Finland is a beautiful "land of a thousand lakes" and one of the first European countries to sign an intergovernmental trade agreement with China.

In the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Chinese-Finnish relations have overcome differences in social systems and ideology and withstood the test of changes in the international situation, and their cooperation in political, economic, trade, humanitarian, cultural and other areas has steadily deepened, he noted.

Xi Jinping noted that A. Stubb made a successful state visit to China last October, during which the two leaders developed a plan for developing a new type of Sino-Finnish cooperative partnership and relations for the future.

The Chinese President stated that he attaches great importance to the development of Chinese-Finnish relations and is ready to work with A. Stubb to develop traditional friendship, open new horizons in bilateral cooperation in all areas, as well as to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

A. Stubb, in turn, stated that relations between Finland and China are close and strong, noting that in the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have developed steadily and cooperation has expanded.

He noted that during his first state visit to China last October, the two sides unveiled the Joint Action Plan for Advancing the Future-Oriented China-Finland New-Type Cooperative Partnership and Partnership for the Period 2025-2029.

The international community trusts China as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, said A. Stubb, adding that he looks forward to continuing dialogue with President Xi Jinping on bilateral and global issues. –0–

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