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Many Americans go to the polls not to support a candidate or a party, but to vote against the other side, American Marxist scholar Carlos L. Garrido said, explaining the political dynamics behind the U.S. midterm elections. @MidwesternMarx

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Former British Conservative MP: Shenzhen APEC is expected to boost global AI cooperation

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President Xi Jinping will chair the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held in Shenzhen from November 18 to 19 and deliver remarks.

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It's Shenzhen #APEC time!

President Xi Jinping will chair the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held in Shenzhen from Nov. 18 to 19 and deliver remarks. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the APEC CEO Summit from Nov. 17 to 18 and deliver a keynote speech.

President Xi will hold a welcome banquet for participating leaders and representatives, and hold bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the meeting.

Stay tuned! #APEC2026

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Chinese President #XiJinping calls for carrying forward Sun Yat-sen's legacy in national rejuvenation drive

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On November 12, Nvidia's board of directors announced that Jensen Huang has resigned as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board effective immediately.

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NVIDIA announces CEO transition. Read the release: https://t.co/MTTUvFHCJA

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The second China-Canada Strategic Economic and Financial Dialogue was held on November 10 in Vancouver.

He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier and Chinese lead person for the dialogue, co-chaired it with Canadian lead persons Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, and Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade.

He stated that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-Canada relations have turned for the better, and bilateral exchanges have returned to a sound track.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on November 10 that he was delighted that a new pair of Chinese giant pandas have recently made their debut before the American public, bringing more joy to the American people.

Guo made the comments at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the public debut of a pair of Chinese giant pandas sent to the United States after Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the country in September.

The pair, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived on September 27. Before meeting the public last week, they spent more than a month in quarantine, adjusting to the new bamboo, new caretakers and new environment.

To ensure the giant pandas' health and safety, a smooth departure from China and their adaptation to the new environment, China and the United States have made full preparations in strict compliance with the requirements and technical standards for international giant panda conservation cooperation, according to Guo.

"We believe the new round of cooperation will further contribute to enhancing the conservation capacity for giant pandas and other endangered species, advancing global biodiversity conservation and deepening the friendship between the Chinese and American people," he said.

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On November 10, the Chinese and U.S. militaries held a ceremony in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, for the handover of U.S. military remains, with China transferring to the U.S. side a batch of remains of American airmen who aided China's resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II (WWII), according to China's Ministry of National Defense.

These remains were recovered in areas along the Hump Route. The Hump, or the "death route" over the Himalayan mountains was operated jointly by China and the U.S. from 1942 to 1945 to transport military supplies from India to Southwest China.

Statistics show that more than 1,000 Chinese and U.S. aircrew members sacrificed their lives along this route.

The remains handed over this time were recovered by a specially dispatched team from the Sichuan Jianchuan Museum, a civilian organization. Pei Yuan, a staff member of the museum, told the Global Times that the remains were recovered in Nyingchi, Xizang Autonomous Region, and belonged to crew members of a U.S. military transport aircraft that flew the Hump Route.

Cooperation in searching for the remains of missing U.S. military service members in China is a vivid testament to the history of China and the U.S. fighting side by side against Japanese fascism during WWII, China's Ministry of National Defense said.

China stands ready to continue pragmatic cooperation with the U.S. in the recovery of the relevant remains, injecting positive impetus to the development of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, the China's Ministry of National Defense said.

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The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded in Shanghai on November 10, with the value of one-year intended deals reaching a record high of $85.45 billion, up 2.3 percent from the previous edition, according to Xiao Lu, an official with the CIIE Bureau.

This year's expo attracted a record 4,142 exhibitors, and its business exhibition area reached a record 370,000 square meters. For the first time, the number of participating Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders exceeded 300.

U.S. exhibitors had the largest exhibition area among participating countries and regions for the eighth consecutive year, occupying over 50,000 square meters.

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm showcased the world's first 6G terminal prototype outside a laboratory setting, while German engineering giant Bosch made the global debut of an AI-powered home climate control system that optimizes temperature and energy use.

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised China's contribution to global climate action during a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on November 10 on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

Guterres said China has consistently backed its climate commitments with concrete action, often going beyond what it has pledged. He described China as a leading force in renewable energy and an important contributor to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

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The U.S. Government's latest proposed rules on outbound investment in China are set to tighten the screws on American businesses yet again.

The U.S. Treasury's proposal to add biotechnology to its outbound investment restrictions on China, alongside curbs on supercomputing and hypersonic technologies, indicates another potential expansion of Washington's sweeping investment controls, a Xinhua News Agency commentary read on October 27.

Ironically, biotechnology is where both sides share huge mutual benefits.

Of all the new, innovative medicines currently being researched and developed worldwide, about one-third are being developed in China.

In 2025, overseas licensing deals for Chinese innovative drugs reached a historic high of over $130 billion, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Pressure from Washington will not stop China from moving forward and delivering on its commitment to continue opening up, Xinhua said.

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China will continue to suspend the 24-percent additional tariff rate on imports originating in the United States for two months while keeping the 10-percent additional tariff rate in place, the Customs Tariff Commission said on November 9.

The adjustment, effective from 1:01 p.m. on November 10, implements the outcomes and consensus reached at the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. heads of state in Washington.

The commission also noted that the U.S. side has repeatedly stated its intention to replace the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which have been ruled invalid, with Section 301 tariffs. The continued suspension is conducive to providing a relatively stable and predictable policy environment for cooperation between enterprises of both countries, it added.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on November 9 that the war with Iran was "militarily effectively over," but warned that Washington remained prepared to resume military action if necessary.

His remarks came as the United States maintained its naval blockade of Iran and intensified efforts to restrict cross-border shipments through a newly established "Iron Gate" task force.

The U.S. military announced the task force on November 7 to coordinate efforts to prevent Iran from transporting advanced weapons and other supplies across its borders. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the initiative on November 9, saying it would fail like previous U.S. measures.

Meanwhile, opposition to the war is fueling a political confrontation in Washington.

On November 9, Republican Representative Thomas #Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in U.S. military operations in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has also backed impeachment, accusing Hegseth of responsibility for a costly war that has driven up prices and endangered U.S. national security.

Trump defended Hegseth and criticized Massie's move, while the defense secretary was expected to address the impeachment effort on November 10.

The developments come after Republicans lost control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, with the Iran war becoming a major source of political pressure on the Trump administration.

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China has become the first country to ratify the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), which now has 38 founding member countries.

The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress approved the agreement on November 6. Speaking on November 9, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the move demonstrated China's commitment to advancing the organization's establishment and operations.

The agreement was signed in Shanghai on July 16, with the organization headquartered in the city. Its stated goals include promoting international cooperation on AI, strengthening global governance and ensuring that technological advances benefit more countries.

China said it would prioritize practical cooperation and AI capacity-building in the Global South, helping developing countries gain greater access to the opportunities created by emerging technologies.

China also welcomed more countries to join the organization and participate in shaping a fairer and more inclusive global AI governance system.

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China appreciates the decision by the government of Papua New Guinea to shut the "Taipei Economic Office" in the country, which once again shows that upholding the one-China principle is where international public opinion trends and the arc of history bends, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on November 9.

Guo made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a media query about an announcement by Taiwan's so-called "foreign affairs office" on November 6 that the "Taipei Economic Office" in Port Moresby would be closed and that "no new spot contracts" for the purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) would be signed with Papua New Guinea.

Taiwan also said that Papua New Guinea had renewed its unilateral demands for personnel of the "office" to leave the country within a specified timeframe and for the "office" to be shut down.

China appreciates this and will continue working with Papua New Guinea to firmly support each other's core interests and major concerns, Guo noted.

China stands ready to increase imports of LNG from Papua New Guinea, deepen cooperation in economy and trade and other areas and add new dimensions to the China-Papua New Guinea comprehensive strategic partnership, he added.

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The UN climate summit COP31 opened in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 9, bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries and regions to discuss emissions reductions, climate finance and adaptation to climate change.

The United States is absent from the negotiations, while developing countries are calling for greater financial support from wealthy nations to address the growing impacts of climate change.

On the same day, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz attended a green development business forum in Istanbul, where the two countries pledged to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy and low-carbon industries.

Han stressed opportunities in solar and wind power, energy storage and localized manufacturing, while Yılmaz welcomed more Chinese investment to support Türkiye's green transition and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2053.

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Diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict remain stalled, with Washington and Tehran sharply divided over the conditions for peace talks.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on November 8 that diplomatic efforts had made little progress, describing some of Iran's demands as unacceptable and unrealistic. Iran responded the following day, defending its proposal to resume talks within two days and insisting that Washington first end military operations, lift sanctions and remove its naval blockade.

Chinese Special Envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun visited Iran on November 8, meeting senior Iranian officials and calling for political solutions rather than military confrontation. Tehran expressed appreciation for China's constructive role in promoting peace.

At a regular press briefing on November 9, China's Foreign Ministry was asked about a report that the Trump administration had sought Beijing's help in ending the conflict. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said prolonging the conflict serves no one's interests and urged the parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations.

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China will continue to suspend the 24 percent additional tariff rate on imports originating in the United States for two months while keeping the 10 percent additional tariff rate in place, according to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on November 9.

The move adjusts the additional tariff measures stipulated in the Announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council No. 4 of 2025, in accordance with the country's tariff law, customs law and foreign trade law, as well as basic principles of international law.

China has noted that the U.S. side has repeatedly stated its intention to replace the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which have been ruled invalid, with Section 301 tariffs, the commission said.

China will continue to closely follow the U.S. side's subsequent moves and adjust its relevant tariff countermeasures in light of the situation, the commission said.

The continued suspension of part of the additional tariffs on U.S. imports is conducive to providing a relatively stable and predictable policy environment for cooperation between enterprises of both countries and to promoting the sustained and steady development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations, it added.

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China hits back at "Chinese spy" claims tied to Nvidia CEO #JensenHuang affair.

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China hits back at "Chinese spy" claims tied to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang affair

China's Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations that a woman reportedly linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair works for Chinese intelligence, calling the claims "completely groundless" and "a smear against China."

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on the CIIE: A great open door of China to the world. New Zealand, a nation of just 5 million people, produces enough food to feed 80 million people. So the CIIE is a vital shop window. For him, it's also a chance to sell, observe and buy.