The 16th BRICS Leaders' Meeting was held at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre on the morning of October 23, local time. Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired the meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (online), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended. Xi Jinping first attended a restricted session. Xi Jinping welcomed the new members to the BRICS family and extended invitations to several countries to become BRICS partner countries. Xi Jinping pointed out that the expansion of membership is an important milestone in the history of BRICS development and a landmark event in the evolution of the international landscape. BRICS countries come together based on common aspirations and in line with the general trend of world peace and development. Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with both a new multipolar order and the danger of a "new Cold War." BRICS countries should seize historical opportunities, demonstrate historical initiative, adhere to the original mission of openness, inclusiveness, cooperation, and win-win outcomes, conform to the general trend of the rise of the Global South, uphold seeking common ground while reserving differences, and work together to further consolidate common BRICS values, safeguard common BRICS interests, promote joint BRICS self-improvement, and build BRICS into a main channel for promoting unity and cooperation among the Global South and a pioneer force in promoting global governance reform. Xi Jinping stressed that the more volatile the world becomes, the more we must hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win results, refine the quality of BRICS, and demonstrate the strength of BRICS. We must voice for peace and advocate a new type of security based on dialogue rather than confrontation, and partnership rather than alliance. We must jointly seek the path of development, advocate inclusive economic globalization, and firmly adhere to the broad path of common development. We must consolidate the foundation of cooperation, deepen cooperation in traditional areas such as agriculture, energy, minerals, economy, and trade, expand cooperation in emerging areas such as green and low-carbon development and artificial intelligence, and safeguard trade, investment, and financial security. Subsequently, Xi Jinping attended the extended session, where he offered important opinions and five proposals for the future development of BRICS. Xi Jinping emphasized that the world is currently entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, facing a crucial choice: whether to allow the world to remain turbulent or to steer it back to the right path of peace and development. The greater the storms of the times, the more we must stand at the forefront, with indomitable will, the courage to be pioneers, and the wisdom to recognize and adapt to changes, to jointly write a new chapter of high-quality development for "Greater BRICS Cooperation." —We need to build a "Peaceful BRICS" and be guardians of common security. Only by practicing a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept can we forge a path to universal security. We must adhere to the "three principles" of "no spillover of battlefields, no escalation of conflicts, and no fueling of fires by all parties" to promote the de-escalation of the Ukraine crisis as soon as possible. We must promote an early ceasefire in the Gaza region and make unremitting efforts for a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue. —We need to build an "Innovative BRICS" and be pioneers of high-quality development. We must keep pace with the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and foster new productive forces. China has recently established the China-BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center, and will establish the BRICS International Research Center for Deep Sea Resources, the BRICS Special Economic Zones China Cooperation Center, the BRICS Industrial Capacity China Center, and the BRICS Digital Industry Ecosystem Cooperation Network. We welcome active participation from all parties. —We need to build a "Green BRICS" and be practitioners of sustainable development. China's high-quality production capacities in electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products have provided important impetus for global green development. China is willing to expand cooperation with BRICS countries in green industries, clean energy, and green minerals, promote the "greenization" of the entire industrial chain, enrich the "green content" of cooperation, and enhance the "gold content" of development. —We need to build a "Just BRICS" and be leaders in the reform of the global governance system. The balance of international power is undergoing profound changes, but the reform of the global governance system has long lagged behind. We must practice true multilateralism, adhere to the global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, guide global governance reform with the ideas of fairness, justice, openness, and inclusiveness, and enhance the representation and say of Global South countries. We must promote the interconnectedness of financial infrastructure, safeguard high-level financial security, strengthen and expand the New Development Bank, and promote an international financial system that better reflects changes in the world economic landscape. —We need to build a "Humanistic BRICS" and be advocates of harmonious coexistence of civilizations. We must strengthen exchanges on governance experience and advocate inclusive coexistence of different civilizations. The BRICS Digital Education Cooperation Initiative proposed by China has been implemented, and the BRICS Digital Education Capacity Building Program will be carried out. In the next five years, 10 overseas learning centers will be established in BRICS countries to provide training opportunities for 1,000 education administrators and teachers and students. Xi Jinping finally emphasized that China is willing to work with all BRICS countries to create a new situation for high-quality development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation" and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind! The participating leaders held in-depth discussions on BRICS cooperation and major international issues of common concern, under the theme of "Strengthening Multilateralism, Promoting Just Global Development and Security." The leaders positively appraised the development of the BRICS mechanism and its important role in addressing global challenges, believing that BRICS countries, with large populations, rich resources, and immense development potential, are increasingly influential and appealing, becoming a model of multilateralism. BRICS countries should uphold the BRICS spirit, strengthen unity and coordination, deepen the "Greater BRICS" strategic partnership, reinforce the "three-wheel drive" cooperation in political security, economic, trade, and financial affairs, and cultural exchanges, promote an equal and orderly multipolar world, inclusive economic globalization, and sustainable world development, and further enhance the voice and representation of the Global South in international affairs, promoting the building of a more just and reasonable international order. They pledged to firmly defend multilateralism, safeguard the UN's core role in the international system, and support the UN's important role in global governance, including artificial intelligence. They committed to peacefully resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation, support all efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of crises, and respect the legitimate security concerns of all countries. They pledged to promote the reform of the existing international economic and financial architecture and transform the New Development Bank into a new type of multilateral development bank for the 21st century. They appreciated the UN General Assembly's adoption of China's resolution on the "International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations" and called for respect for the diversity of world civilizations and enhanced exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations. The meeting issued the "Kazan Declaration of the 16th BRICS Leaders' Meeting" and announced the establishment of BRICS partner countries. During the meeting, BRICS leaders also heard work reports from BRICS mechanism heads, including New Development Bank President Dilma Rousseff, and took a group photo. Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others participated in the above activities.
On the afternoon of October 23, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan during the BRICS Leaders' Meeting. Xi Jinping pointed out that Iran is a country with important regional and international influence, and a good friend and partner of China. In the context of accelerated changes unseen in a century, the strategic significance of China-Iran relations is further highlighted. Regardless of changes in the international and regional situation, China will unswervingly develop friendly cooperation with Iran. China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and national dignity, steadily promoting its economic and social development, and improving and deepening its good-neighborly relations with surrounding countries. China is willing to firmly support each other with Iran, uphold basic norms of international relations such as non-interference in internal affairs, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of both countries. China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Iran in various fields, promote the healthy and stable development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples. Xi Jinping congratulated and welcomed Iran's first participation as a full member in the BRICS Leaders' Meeting, noting that China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Iran within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks, further enhance the influence and say of the Global South, and promote the international order towards a more just and reasonable direction. Pezeshkian stated that China is Iran's most important partner, and the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields between Iran and China have maintained a good development momentum. Iran hopes to work with China to implement the two countries' comprehensive cooperation plan, promote deeper cooperation in connectivity, infrastructure, clean energy, and other fields, and achieve more results, which will not only contribute to Iran's national development but also help promote regional peace and stability. Iran is willing to continue to firmly support each other with China on issues concerning their core interests and jointly oppose hegemony and bullying. He thanked China for supporting Iran's formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism and looks forward to close coordination with China on BRICS and other multilateral platforms. The two sides also exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping pointed out that China is deeply concerned about the current situation in the Middle East. Achieving a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in Gaza as soon as possible is key to de-escalating regional tensions. The international community should form synergy to urge relevant parties to effectively implement UN Security Council resolutions and prevent further instability in the region. Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.
On the evening of October 23, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Kazan during the BRICS Leaders' Meeting. Xi Jinping congratulated and welcomed Egypt's first participation as a full member in the BRICS Leaders' Meeting. Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the "China-Egypt Partnership Year" and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. China firmly supports Egypt in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and is willing to be a true friend and close partner with Egypt, standing together through thick and thin and developing hand in hand. The two sides should continue to firmly support each other, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality, and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, to continuously advance bilateral relations towards the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era. China is also willing to strengthen coordination with Egypt to ensure the steady and sustained development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation," further enhance the influence and say of the Global South, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries. El-Sisi once again congratulated the People's Republic of China on its 75th anniversary. He noted that over the past decade since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Egypt and China, fruitful results have been achieved in various fields of cooperation between the two countries. China is the most sincere friend of Egypt and African countries. He thanked China for its valuable assistance to Egypt. Egypt firmly adheres to the One-China principle and fully understands the extreme importance of the Taiwan question to China. Egypt is willing to deeply align its own development strategy with the "Belt and Road" Initiative, and further strengthen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries to achieve more results, which will not only help Egypt's national development but also promote regional peace and stability. He thanked China for supporting Egypt's formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism and expressed willingness to strengthen multilateral coordination with China, jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries and the Global South, and promote the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system. The two sides exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping pointed out that China is deeply concerned about the current situation in the Middle East. War and chaos in the region are not in the interests of any party. The Palestinian issue is at the core of the Middle East issue. The urgent task is to fully and effectively implement relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and achieve a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in Gaza as soon as possible. Only by implementing the "two-state solution" can the Palestinian issue be comprehensively, justly, and permanently resolved at an early date. China commends Egypt's efforts to promote a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Egypt to jointly promote an early cessation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and de-escalation of the regional situation. Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.
On October 23, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan during the BRICS Leaders' Meeting. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and India are both ancient civilizations, major developing countries, and important members of the Global South, and both are at a critical stage of their respective national modernization. For China and India to correctly grasp the historical trend and the direction of bilateral relations is in the fundamental interests of both countries and their peoples. The two sides should strengthen communication and cooperation, enhance strategic mutual trust, and help each other achieve their development dreams. Both sides should also shoulder international responsibilities, set an example for the unity and self-improvement of developing countries, and contribute to promoting world multipolarity and the democratization of international relations. Xi Jinping emphasized that the essence of China-India relations is how two neighboring developing major countries with populations of over 1.4 billion each get along. Development is the greatest "common denominator" between China and India at present. The two sides should continue to adhere to important consensuses such as "China and India are opportunities for each other's development and pose no threat to each other" and "are partners, not competitors," adhere to correct strategic perceptions, and jointly pursue the bright path of harmonious coexistence and common development between neighboring major countries. Modi stated that stable development of India-China relations is crucial for both countries and their peoples, concerning the well-being and future of 2.8 billion people, and is also very important for regional and even world peace and stability. In the current complex international situation, as two ancient civilizations and two major economic engines, India-China cooperation is conducive to promoting economic recovery and world multipolarity. India is willing to strengthen strategic communication and mutual trust with China and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. India is willing to fully support China's work as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and strengthen communication and cooperation within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks. The two leaders positively evaluated the important progress made recently through intensive communication on resolving relevant issues in the border areas. Modi put forward ideas and suggestions for improving and developing bilateral relations, to which Xi Jinping expressed principal agreement. The two sides agreed to make good use of the mechanism of meetings between the special representatives on boundary issues and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas, seeking a fair and reasonable solution. The two sides agreed that the foreign ministers of both countries and officials at all levels should conduct dialogues to bring bilateral relations back to a stable development track as soon as possible. The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation in multilateral settings and safeguard the common interests of developing countries. Both sides believed that this meeting was constructive and important, and agreed to view and handle China-India relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, not letting specific differences affect the overall situation of bilateral relations, and make positive contributions to regional and world peace and prosperity and the advancement of world multipolarity. Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.
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Li Qiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, conducted a survey in Ningxia and Inner Mongolia from October 22 to 24. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on ecological environmental protection and national energy security work, focus on national strategic and overall needs, adhere to ecological priority and green development, leverage resource endowments and distinctive advantages, solidly promote key ecological engineering projects such as the Three-North Shelterbelt Program, and ensure energy supply to provide strong guarantees for high-quality development. In Yinchuan, Ningxia, Li Qiang visited the Ningxia Desert Greening and Sand Industry Development Base, where he heard reports on the progress of the Ningxia battle to combat desertification in the "Jiziwan" section of the Yellow River and sat down with desert control hero Wang Youde and others in a forest area. Li Qiang encouraged them to carry forward the spirit and vigor of desert control, strive to improve the ecological environment, and at the same time develop diversified operations to help people increase income and become prosperous. In the coal-to-oil project area of China Energy Investment Corporation Ningxia Coal Industry Co., Ltd., Li Qiang learned in detail about the development of modern coal chemical industry. At the Ningdong 2GW composite photovoltaic base, Li Qiang heard reports on Ningxia's efforts to build a new energy system. He said that promoting the deep processing of coal resources locally can fully leverage comprehensive effects. It is necessary to target more application scenarios, increase policy guidance, make good use of building facades, especially roof spaces, to further unleash the development potential of photovoltaic and other new energy sources. In Ordos and Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, Li Qiang investigated the comprehensive management of soil and water conservation in the Xiliugou Longtouguai ecological clean small watershed, the construction of the locking forest belt on the northern edge of the Kubuqi Desert, ecological governance on the front slope of the Daqing Mountains, scientific research and improved seed promotion of grass seeds by Mengcao Group, and dairy technology innovation at Yili Smart Health Valley. He emphasized that deeply advancing projects such as the Three-North Shelterbelt Program and building a strong ecological security barrier in northern China are of great significance. It is necessary to adapt measures to local conditions, efficiently integrate resources from all parties, and form greater synergy in ecological protection and restoration. Support capable enterprises to conduct basic research to provide support for scientific and technological innovation and industrial development in relevant fields. Vigorously develop distinctive industries such as sand fruit and forest products, traditional Chinese medicinal materials, ecological tourism, and ecological agriculture and animal husbandry, and strive to achieve multiple wins in ecological, economic, and social benefits. Li Qiang inspected the desertification control and wind power-photovoltaic integrated project in Dalat Banner, and Inner Mongolia Energy Group Jinshan Thermal Power Co., Ltd. He pointed out the need to coordinate the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and the construction of energy bases, and promote the multi-energy complementarity and deep integration of traditional and new energy sources. It is necessary to vigorously promote the clean and efficient utilization of coal, further improve power generation and heating efficiency, and effectively ensure that people stay warm in winter. Li Qiang fully affirmed the achievements of Ningxia and Inner Mongolia in economic and social development, and expressed hope that they would thoroughly implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, bravely shoulder their missions, and continue their efforts to make greater contributions to the overall development of the country. Wu ZhengLong accompanied the survey.
Zhao Leji, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, conducted a survey in Liaoning from October 21 to 24. He emphasized the need to thoroughly study, comprehend, and fully implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the conference celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National People's Congress, and at a new historical starting point, uphold, improve, and effectively operate the system of people's congresses. Zhao Leji visited Dandong, Dalian, Shenyang, and other places, conducted surveys at the organs of the standing committees of provincial and municipal people's congresses, and presided over a symposium. He emphasized that studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech is a compulsory lesson and basic skill for people's congresses at all levels to do their work well, and it should be combined with studying General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important expositions and instructions on the system and work of people's congresses, to grasp comprehensively and thoroughly the core essence and rich connotations of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thoughts on upholding and improving the system of people's congresses, and always adhere to the correct political direction of the work of people's congresses. Zhao Leji pointed out that people's congresses should give full play to the significant political advantages of the people's congress system in practice, adhere to the organic unity of Party leadership, the people being masters of the country, and rule of law, ensure that the Party's propositions become the will of the state and the common action of the people through legal procedures, and guarantee the full implementation of the Party's theories, lines, principles, policies, and decisions in national work; adhere to focusing on the central task, serving the overall situation, highlighting priorities, planning and advancing various tasks in a coordinated manner based on the functions and responsibilities of people's congresses, and play a good role of people's congresses in the overall cause of the Party and the state; adhere to performing duties in accordance with the law, within the scope of statutory responsibilities, and in accordance with statutory procedures; adhere to seeking truth from facts, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, and continuously improving the quality and level of the work of people's congresses. Local people's congresses should carry out their work focusing on the decisions and arrangements of local Party committees in implementing the Party Central Committee's major policies, combine them with local realities, and contribute to local economic and social development and reform efforts. Zhao Leji also visited grassroots legislative contact points, community NPC deputy liaison stations, enterprises, villages, and farmers' homes, engaging in in-depth exchanges with NPC deputies and the public. He pointed out that people's congresses should play well the important institutional carrier role of the people's congress system in achieving China's whole-process people's democracy, and consciously practice whole-process people's democracy in all aspects of performing their duties in accordance with the law. It is necessary to improve the platforms and carriers for expressing democratic opinions and public will of people's congresses, improve the work mechanisms for absorbing public opinion and gathering wisdom, and consolidate the public opinion foundation for the work of people's congresses; with "two connections" as the抓手 (grasp), support and ensure deputies perform their duties in accordance with the law and serve as bridges connecting the Party and the state with the people. When deputies perform their duties and carry out activities, they must adhere to Party leadership and proceed in an orderly manner according to law, under the arrangements and organization of people's congresses. Grassroots legislative contact points and deputy homes/stations should be integrated with grassroots Party building platforms, community service centers, etc., for integrated construction and comprehensive use to form synergy.
Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, conducted a survey in Hotan and Kashgar, Xinjiang from October 21 to 24. He stated that it is necessary to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC, and fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era, adhere to the main line of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and better build a beautiful Xinjiang in the process of Chinese modernization. Wang Huning visited the Hotan District People's Hospital, Hotan City No. 12 Primary School, and Taizi Township, Shule County, Tai’ertu Village for surveys. He stated that national unity should be implemented in grassroots governance, school education, and the daily lives of the people, and the sense of community for the Chinese nation should be instilled in children from a young age, to promote all ethnic groups to embrace each other tightly like pomegranate seeds. During his survey at the Hotan Kunyu Economic and Technological Development Zone and relevant enterprises, he stated that it is necessary to build a modern industrial system with characteristics and advantages of southern Xinjiang, promote the improvement of people's livelihoods, and enhance development vitality. When surveying the business service center of the Kashgar Area of the China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the Central and West Asia International Trade Market, he stated that Xinjiang needs to find a unique path for opening up and build China's bridgehead for opening up to the West. When surveying Xinjiang Hotan University, Xinjiang Institute of Technology (preparatory), and Kashgar University Xinquan Campus, he stated that it is necessary to run higher education well in Xinjiang, especially southern Xinjiang, and cultivate more high-quality talents. Wang Huning also visited the Rewake Buddhist Temple site in Luopu County and the Kashgar Urban Planning Exhibition Hall for surveys. During the survey, Wang Huning stated that the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Party Committee has thoroughly implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches on Xinjiang work, further consolidating the good situation of social stability and people living and working in peace and contentment in Xinjiang. To do Xinjiang work well, it is necessary to always put maintaining social stability first, solidly carry out ethnic and religious work, deeply promote cultural enrichment in Xinjiang, promote high-quality economic and social development in Xinjiang, and guide people of all ethnic groups to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and enhance the "five identifications." It is necessary to carry forward the spirit of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and deepen the integrated development of the Corps and the local areas. Wang Huning also visited the Hotan District Work Committee and Kashgar District Work Committee of the CPPCC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Committee and the Moyu County CPPCC to visit CPPCC members and organ cadres. He stated that it is necessary to deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the conference celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and focusing on fully, accurately, and comprehensively implementing the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era, improve the ability of political consultation, democratic supervision, and participation in and deliberation of state affairs, to build consensus and gather strength for achieving the overall goal of Xinjiang work. Ma Xingrui, Shi Taifeng, and Wang Dongfeng accompanied the survey.
Reporters learned from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that in the first three quarters of this year, China newly cultivated 50 national green data centers, with an average renewable energy utilization rate exceeding 50%. The global market share of new green ship orders reached 75.9%. The comprehensive utilization of industrial solid waste was approximately 1.7 billion tons, and the reuse rate of industrial water for enterprises above designated size is expected to exceed 94% for the entire year. As of now, China has 5,095 national-level green factories, and their output value accounts for over 18% of the total output value of the manufacturing industry. This year, the total output value of China's environmental protection equipment manufacturing industry will reach one trillion yuan. By 2030, the output value of China's green factories will account for over 40% of the total output value of the manufacturing industry.
"How to View Hot Theoretical Topics in the Barracks 2024" Issued to the Entire Military To consistently and unremittingly use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen convictions and forge souls, the popular theoretical reading material "How to View Hot Theoretical Topics in the Barracks 2024," compiled by the Propaganda Bureau of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, was recently issued to the entire military. BRICS Kazan Media Dialogue Held On October 23, local time, on the occasion of the 16th BRICS Leaders' Meeting, the BRICS Kazan Media Dialogue was held in Kazan, jointly organized by China Media Group and Russia's All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company. Participating guests hoped that the BRICS media family would be guided by the five BRICS concepts of peace, innovation, green, justice, and humanity proposed by President Xi Jinping in his speech at the Kazan meeting, aim for the consensus reached by BRICS leaders, and use close media cooperation as a bond to exchange views, make friends, and move forward hand in hand, injecting more vitality and drawing a new blueprint for BRICS cooperation. China to Further Expand Commercial Pension Business Pilot The Financial Regulatory Administration recently issued a notice requiring further expansion of the pilot program, vigorous development of various types of pension annuity insurance, optimization of individual pension product supply, enhancement of product diversity and convenience of purchase, and a focus on developing products and services with long-term withdrawal functions. Commercial insurance annuities include eligible annuity insurance, endowment insurance, and commercial pensions. 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit to be Held from November 19 to 22 The World Internet Conference held a press conference today (October 24) to announce that the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit will be held from November 19 to 22. The theme of this conference is "Embracing a People-Centered, AI for Good Digital Future – Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace Together," and it will hold 24 sub-forums focusing on topics such as the Global Development Initiative, digital economy, and AI technology innovation and governance. The Third Beidou Satellite Navigation System Application International Summit Opened in Hunan Today (October 24), the Third Beidou Satellite Navigation System Application International Summit opened in Zhuzhou, Hunan. This summit features an indoor scenario demonstration area of approximately 12,000 square meters, as well as an outdoor static display area of 2,000 square meters, fully showcasing China's latest Beidou technologies, processes, and applications. Shijian-19 Satellite Payloads Delivered to Users Today (October 24), the delivery ceremony for the Shijian-19 satellite payloads was held in Beijing. The delivered payloads include 20 major categories such as main food crops, cash crops, microbial space breeding, and space technology experimental payloads, marking the successful completion of this mission. Shijian-19 satellite is China's first reusable returnable technological experimental satellite.
Officials from various countries stated that President Xi Jinping's important speech at the 16th BRICS Leaders' Meeting, delivered from the height of building a community with a shared future for mankind, injected strong impetus into the high-quality development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation." Officials from various countries stated that President Xi's important speech demonstrated China's determination to practice the concept of cooperation and win-win results, and will bring more development opportunities to the "Global South" and the entire world. International figures said that President Xi's important speech forged consensus among countries and will powerfully promote the building of a more just and reasonable international order.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated today (October 24) that over the past day, Israel had launched more than 160 airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and arrested armed personnel from the Gaza Strip in Palestine. The city center of Tyre, a southern Lebanese city, was subjected to an airstrike on October 23. The IDF stated that it struck Hezbollah's command center in Tyre. According to Lebanese media reports, the IDF launched 17 airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on October 23, causing casualties and destroying at least six buildings. Hezbollah militants claimed on October 23 that their members used "Qader-2" missiles to attack a military base on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. Hezbollah also issued a statement on the same day, confirming the death of its Executive Council head, Hashem Safieddine. Safieddine was considered Nasrallah's successor after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. Hamas Claims IDF Continues Strikes on Jabalia, Causing Heavy Casualties; IDF Claims Killing Multiple Militants In the Gaza Strip, the media office of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) issued a statement on October 23, stating that the IDF's military operations in and around the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza over the past 19 days have resulted in the death of over 770 Palestinians and injuries to thousands. The IDF stated on October 23 that its operations in the Jabalia area killed several armed personnel and seized weapons.
A Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) factory was attacked. Turkish officials stated on October 23 that a TAI factory in Ankara province was subjected to a terrorist attack that day. The Turkish Interior Ministry stated that the attack resulted in 5 deaths and 22 injuries, with two terrorists killed. The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that the terrorist attack was carried out by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and Turkish security forces began airstrikes against 47 PKK targets in Iraq and Syria starting the night of October 23. Boeing Company Reports Over $6.1 Billion Loss in Third Quarter U.S. Boeing Company reported on October 23 that its third-quarter loss this year reached $6.17 billion. U.S. media reported that this was the second-worst quarterly loss in Boeing's history. On the same day, Boeing workers voted to continue the strike that had lasted for approximately six weeks.
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