(2024-10-30). BRICS Expands, Adds 13 New 'Partner Countries' at Historic Summit in Russia. orinocotribune.com 
The Global South-led organization BRICS is growing. More and more countries support the group's mission: to build a multipolar world, with BRICS held a summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, where 13 new "partner nations" were accepted. | At this historic meeting, China's President Xi Jinping referred to BRICS as "a vanguard for advancing global governance reform" and "reform of…
(2024-10-30). China and Russia reaffirm close ties in Andrey Rudenko-Wang Yi talks. scmp.com Rudenko discusses the war in Ukraine and the Korean peninsula with Chinese officials but authorities offer no details.
(2024-10-30). EU hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, prompting rebuke from Beijing. aljazeera.com China's Commerce Ministry promises to take 'all necessary measures' to protect the interests of Chinese firms.
(2024-10-30). Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific. aljazeera.com Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as Asia Pacific region enters 'missile age'.
(2024-10-30). The BRICS Macroeconomic Policy Mix. infobrics.org The stimulus unleashed by China provided a major boost to China's market indexes, raising hopes that the country's target of 5% growth this year could still be within reach. Amid this elation there are cautionary voices that point to the insufficiency of stimulus measures as well as the need for fiscal policy to deliver more targeted support to the economy…
(2024-10-30). BRICS: Navigating a Complex Economic and Political Landscape. infobrics.org Initially formed as "BRIC" — Brazil, Russia, India, China — and subsequently becoming "BRICS", with the addition of South Africa, this group of countries constitutes a unique coalition of emerging economies that collectively represent a significant counterbalance to the established economic powers of the West. Despite their collective identity, BRICS members are markedly different in many respects…
(2024-10-30). China to build over 3,700 cities for zero-waste future. tvbrics.com 
The project has received over US$140 billion in investment…
(2024-10-30). BRICS Declaration Reinforces Call for Multipolarity. globalresearch.ca A three-day gathering (October 22-24) held in the city of Kazan in the Russian Federation represented the 16th Annual Summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Plus (BRICS). | At present there are nine governments that have officially joined …
(2024-10-30). China files lawsuit against final EU ruling on anti-subsidy case: MOC. ecns.cn China does not acknowledge nor accept the European Union's final ruling on its anti-subsidy investigation into imports of Chinese electric vehicles and has filed a lawsuit under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference on Wednesday.
(2024-10-30). China, Canada mull more direct flights. ecns.cn China and Canada have agreed to increase direct passenger flights, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Wednesday.
(2024-10-30). Xi calls for continuously developing socialist culture with Chinese characteristics for new era. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Oct 28, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 17th group study session. The topic was on developing a strong culture in China.
(2024-10-30). China lodges representations to U.S. over investment restrictions. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the U.S.' finalizing investment restrictions on China and has lodged solemn representations, while reserving the right to take further actions.
(2024-10-30). China against latest U.S.' restrictive investment measures. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the discriminatory investment restriction measures imposed by the United States particularly focusing on the high-tech sector, and will take countermeasures if necessary, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
(2024-10-30). Finland's tourism sector welcomes China's visa-free policy. ecns.cn Finnish travel and tourism industry welcomed China's unilateral visa-free policy to Finland, expecting this change, announced on Tuesday, to significantly ease travel for Finnish citizens to China.
(2024-10-30). Sole female member prepares for 1st flight. ecns.cn Lieutenant Colonel Wang Haoze, a crew member of the Shenzhou XIX mission and China's first female spaceflight engineer, thanked her postgraduate mentor as she prepares for her maiden spaceflight.
(2024-10-30). Scholarship quota for undergrads doubled. ecns.cn China has recently optimized scholarships and bursary granting systems to senior high school and college students with an aim of providing financial aid to youth pursuing higher education.
(2024-10-30). Typhoon Trami leaves 7 dead, 1 missing in China's Hainan. ecns.cn Typhoon Trami has claimed seven lives and caused another missing in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan, according to the provincial emergency management authorities on Wednesday.
(2024-10-30). China successfully launches Shenzhou-19 manned spaceship. ecns.cn A Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 4: 27 a.m. (Beijing Time), Oct. 30, 2024.
(2024-10-30). Insights丨Malaysian Dato' Ong Chong Yi: China helps ASEAN build sustainable competitiveness. ecns.cn In early October, the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits were held in Vientiane, Laos. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Dato' Ong Chong Yi, Executive Director of BRI Caucus for Asia Pacific (BRICAP), noted that strengthening both physical and digital connectivity will empower ASEAN to enhance its competitiveness, integrate more deeply into global supply chains, and build long-term resilience in an increasingly complex international and regional landscape.
(2024-10-30). Mexico weighs whether to impose tariffs on e-commerce Chinese imports. scmp.com Plan reportedly targets platforms including Temu, Shein, AliExpress and Alibaba to help cut budget deficit and shield domestic industries.
(2024-10-30). Can US achieve solar self-reliance, and will presidential election make a difference? scmp.com As US and China battle to secure their energy futures, some predict technology breakthroughs will help level the playing field.
(2024-10-30). China launches Shenzhou-19 spacecraft, carrying country's third female astronaut. scmp.com Successful lift-off for three-person crew bound for Tiangong space station, with autonomous rendezvous and docking slated to follow.
(2024-10-30). Smartphone makers dabble in EVs, Australia wants more Chinese green tech: 7 EV reads. scmp.com From companies like Huawei and Xiaomi venturing into the EV market to Tesla facing delays in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
(2024-10-30). India-China Cooperation and the End of QUAD's Imperialist Agenda. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-10-30). Fences removed at Beijing Olympic Center Area to ease access. ecns.cn Nearby residents and tourists can easily traverse the Beijing Olympic Center Area, the main venue of the 2008 Summer Games and the 2022 Winter Games, since local authorities have arranged the removal of fences surrounding the area.
(2024-10-30). Agri-food trading center to start construction. ecns.cn Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Agricultural Produce Trading Center will commence after a launch ceremony was held in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday.
(2024-10-30). Asphalt pavement completed on Huangmaohai cross-sea link. ecns.cn Asphalt pavement on the cross-sea link, which is another artery in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Shenzhen-Zhongshan link, was completed Tuesday.
(2024-10-30). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2024-10-30). Harbin hits 'home stretch' for Games. ecns.cn With venues ready, volunteers recruited and testing events underway, Harbin is nearly ready to take up its hosting duties for the 9th Asian Winter Games, with preparatory work almost done entering the 100-day countdown.
(2024-10-30). Typhoon Trami slaps Hainan on way out. ecns.cn The remnants of Typhoon Trami coupled with a cold air mass have triggered severe flooding in Hainan province, claiming three lives.
(2024-10-30). Uyghur rights body meets in Bosnia under tight security over threats. newarab.com 
A body fighting for The Germany-based World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a four-day conference until Sunday with several hundred delegates from 25 nations in a Sarajevo hotel – but few outside would have known. | There were no signs or placards, reception staff hes…