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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun is calling on the militaries of China and the United States to establish respectful, peaceful, and stable relations. He has held talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus in Malaysia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China is ready to work with regional partners to advance inclusive economic globalization and build a shared future for the Asia-Pacific.

Ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies have called for openness and connectivity amid economic headwinds. The call came during the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea.

China has unveiled the astronauts for the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceflight mission set for launch on Friday night. There will be 27 new projects for the crew in the space station, covering life sciences, biotechnology, medicine and material science.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry has unveiled the outcomes of the recent China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Kuala Lumpur.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed confidence that China and the United States can help each other succeed and prosper together.

The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 to 4 percent, marking its second rate cut this year.

The Ministry of Transport says China reported over 50 billion regional passenger trips in the first nine months, up 3.1 percent compared to last year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea on Thursday. The two leaders will engage in discussions on strategic and long-term issues concerning bilateral relations, as well as major issues of mutual interest.

At least seven people are reportedly dead across the northern Caribbean, with category 5 Hurricane Melissa making landfall on the southwestern coast of the island of Jamaica.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has addressed a leading investment forum in Riyadh, urging joint efforts to pursue win-win cooperation and achieve common prosperity.

China has released details of the recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for social and economic development, adopted at last week's leadership meeting of the Communist Party of China.

Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Sheng Qiuping says preparations for the eighth China International Import Expo are nearly complete. The expo in Shanghai runs from November 5th to 10th.

China has completed a joint drill for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 crewed space mission as part of final preparations before the launch. The drill involved all members of the test-and-launch team at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

The Hungarian foreign minister says the country will not support the launch of the European Union accession talks with Ukraine as long as a national government is in power.

Addressing the 20th East Asia Summit in Malaysia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country stands ready to join various parties in advancing the Global Governance Initiative and contributing to regional peace and development.

During a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China is ready to build a more mature and stable China-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Official data shows profits of China's major industrial firms increased 3.2 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2025. In September, profits of major industrial firms recovered remarkably, rising 21.6 percent from the same period last year.

The Kremlin says new sanctions against Russia complicate efforts to restore relations with the United States. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Russia is interested in building good relations with all countries.

The Chinese and U.S. delegations have reached basic consensuses on arrangements to address their respective trade concerns after two days of talks in Kuala Lumpur.

Timor-Leste has officially become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It follows an official ceremony at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

The Chinese and U.S. delegations have reconvened for the second day of talks on economic and trade issues in Kuala Lumpur.

During his talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China welcomes more Singaporean enterprises to invest in China and hopes that Singapore will continue to provide support for Chinese enterprises operating in the country.

Delegations from China and the United States have wrapped up the first day of talks on economic and trade issues. Vice Premier He Lifeng is leading the Chinese side for talks in Kuala Lumpur scheduled to run until Monday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is on an official visit to Singapore. He says China is willing to work with the country to strengthen the alignment of development strategies and expand cooperation.

Delegations from China and the United States have begun their economic and trade talks in Kuala Lumpur.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Security Council to channel the resources often spent on war to development and peace.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in South Korea and pay a state visit to the country. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the trip will take place from October 30 to November 1.

China is making preparations to launch a crew on the Shenzhou-21 spaceship. The China Manned Space Agency said it will carry out various pre-launch function checks and joint tests ahead of the mission.

Senior Chinese officials say the 15th Five-Year Plan period is crucial for building foundations to achieve the country's broader goal of basic socialist modernization by 2035.

Beijing has urged Brussels to stop including Chinese firms in its latest sanctions against Russia.

China has pledged to achieve significant progress in high-quality development and substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance over the next five years.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from Friday to Monday to hold economic and trade consultations with the U.S. side.

The second phase of the 138th China Import and Export Fair has opened in the southern city of Guangzhou, showcasing household items that blend innovation with green and low-carbon concepts.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson noted that China-ASEAN ties remain strong, with trade reaching over 5.5 trillion yuan (785 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters of 2025, up nearly 10 percent from last year.

China has revitalized 88 key rivers and lakes as of the end of September through a nationwide action plan, restoring ecological flows to waterways that had remained dry for decades.

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has met with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury in Beijing. Wang said China will further advance its modernization, adding that this will create vast opportunities for foreign enterprises.

The Chinese mainland says Taiwan compatriots will be invited to attend a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese rule, which will be held later this month.

United Nations human rights experts are condemning U.S. strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean, calling them “extrajudicial executions” and a dangerous escalation.

The Hamas-run media office says the number of trucks of humanitarian aid entering Gaza since the ceasefire took effect on October 10th is only 980, far short of the 6600 expected.

China has expressed hope that Japan will abide by the principles and consensus set out in the four political documents between the two countries after Sanae Takaichi became the first female Japanese prime minister.

The first phase of the 138th Canton Fair has concluded with 157,000 overseas buyers attending in person. That's an increase of 6.3 percent from the previous session.