B[Wang Yi Meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Fedan] October 16th, according to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 15, 2026 local time, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Fedan on the sidelines of the CICA Summit in Baku.
Wang Yi said that China and Turkey have traditional friendship and deepening strategic cooperation between the two countries is in the interest of both countries and their peoples and will also contribute to the recovery of the world economy. China has always attached great importance to China-Turkey relations and is willing to take the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to work with Turkey to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and promote China-Turkmen strategic cooperation to a new level.
Wang Yi said that China appreciates Turkey's repeated emphasis on China's security concerns and its efforts to curb terrorist acts that endanger China's national security. It hopes that Turkey will continue to understand and support China's position on issues involving China's core interests, safeguard the common interests of China and Turkey, and consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations.
Wang Yi said that China supports Turkey in hosting the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, appreciates Turkey's efforts in addressing climate change, and is willing to deepen cooperation with Turkey in this field. In the next stage, both sides should coordinate the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Middle Corridor" plan, create a good environment for two-way investment, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
Fedan said that with the joint promotion of both parties, Turkey-China relations have maintained development, and the two countries have joined hands to cope with various global challenges. Turkey attaches great importance to its relations with China and hopes to accelerate high-level exchanges between the two countries in the next stage. Turkey-China economic and trade relations have good prospects for development. Turkey welcomes Chinese companies to invest in Turkey and more Chinese tourists to visit Turkey to achieve more balanced development in bilateral cooperation in various fields. Turkey understands China's concerns in combating extremist terrorism, will adhere to the one-China principle, abide by its commitments to China, and will never allow Turkey's territory to be used to do things that endanger China's security.
The two sides also exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis and other international and regional hotspot issues. B[Focusing on cutting-edge development and innovative applications, the first Asia-Pacific Earth Science and Remote Sensing Conference was held] October 12th, the first Asia-Pacific Earth Science and Remote Sensing Conference opened in Qingdao today (October 12). The three-day conference, with the theme of "Remote Sensing Applications for the Development of a Sustainable and Clean Earth", attracted more than 1,000 experts and scholars from 20 countries and regions, more than 230 universities, research institutes, and related enterprises to attend the conference. The conference is geared towards cutting-edge developments in the field of earth science and remote sensing, focusing on multi-source remote sensing observations, advanced sensing technology, data analysis methods and sustainable development applications. It aims to build an important platform for exchanges and cooperation among remote sensing science and technology workers in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world, and to promote innovative applications of earth science and remote sensing technology in the fields of resource and environment monitoring, ocean and atmospheric observation, disaster emergency response, climate change response and sustainable development. (CCTV News) B[Ministry of Science and Technology: Systematic layout of a batch of major national science and technology tasks] September 29th, at the press conference on the theme of "Getting Started with the 15th Five-Year Plan" held by the State Council Information Office today (29th), Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun introduced that a batch of major national science and technology tasks will be systematically laid out in close compliance with the requirements of the "15th Five-Year Plan" plan and deployment. The first is to strengthen basic research. Closely follow the world's scientific frontiers and deploy basic theoretical research on mathematical theories and applications, and the control of physical states. Focusing on scientific issues in key fields such as biology, materials, energy, and information, we will deploy basic research tasks such as synthetic biology, materials genome, controllable nuclear fusion, and intelligent scientist systems.
The second is in leading scientific and technological research. Focusing on cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and biomanufacturing, key areas such as integrated circuits and industrial motherboards, and strategic areas such as deep sea, deep space, and deep earth, the entire chain will promote key core technology research.
The third is to improve the well-being of the people. Focusing on blue sky, clean water and good food, tasks such as environmental pollution prevention and control, resource recycling, agricultural biological breeding, and food safety are deployed; focusing on health, tasks such as innovative drug research and development, high-end medical equipment, and aging response are deployed.
The fourth is to ensure the safety of key areas. In response to major natural disasters and extreme climate changes, tasks such as disaster monitoring and early warning, risk prevention and control, emergency rescue, meteorological and ocean forecasting are deployed. In order to improve social security capabilities, tasks such as public health security and production safety are deployed. B[Han Zheng attended the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and delivered a speech] September 27th, on September 26, 2026 local time, Vice President Han Zheng attended the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and delivered a speech at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Han Zheng pointed out that the current international situation is intertwined with chaos, geopolitical conflicts continue to prolong, the development gap continues to widen, and global challenges emerge one after another. President Xi Jinping proposed the global development initiative at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, and subsequently proposed the global security initiative, global civilization initiative, and global governance initiative, providing strategic guidance for building a community with a shared future for mankind. More and more countries are willing to join hands to shoulder the historical mission, cope with difficulties and challenges, and enhance the common welfare of mankind.
Han Zheng put forward four suggestions. The first is to maintain the post-war international order and build lasting peace through common security. We must practice a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, abandon the Cold War mentality and camp confrontation, insist on resolving differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, and oppose unilateral military actions that violate the United Nations Charter and circumvent the authorization of the United Nations Security Council.
The second is to face the global development dilemma and promote common prosperity through open cooperation. We must always put development at the center of the international agenda and work together to build a global development partnership that is united, equal, balanced and beneficial to all. We need to focus on key areas such as poverty reduction, food security, and energy transition, and further increase resource investment and support for countries in the Global South. We must uphold the concept of people-oriented and upward kindness and strive to narrow the digital divide. We must firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system, persist in building an open world economy, and promote inclusive and inclusive economic globalization.
The third is to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and rebuild unity and mutual trust through communication and dialogue. It is necessary to strengthen international people-to-people and cultural exchanges based on the United Nations platform, promote mutual understanding and mutual understanding among people of all countries, and promote the common progress of diverse civilizations. We must abandon ideological prejudice, respect the development paths and social systems independently chosen by the people of all countries, deepen exchanges of experience in state governance, and jointly explore and solve the problems of the times.
The fourth is to hold high the banner of multilateralism and defend fairness and justice with practical actions. China maintains that all countries, regardless of their size, are equal members of the international community; affairs in the world should be handled by everyone through consultation and jointly uphold international rule of law, fairness and justice. Countries should unite and take action to safeguard and strengthen the United Nations. China supports the reform and improvement of the United Nations to effectively respond to global challenges such as climate change and public health security.
Han Zheng pointed out that New China's restoration of its lawful seat in the United Nations in 1971 was of great and far-reaching significance to China and the world. Over the past 55 years, China has always been a stabilizing force in a turbulent world. It has unswervingly followed the path of peaceful development and is a major country with the best record of peace and security. China has always been the backbone of common development, creating two miracles: rapid economic development and long-term social stability, and its contribution to world economic growth has remained at around 30% for a long time. China has always been a progressive force in the era of change, insisting on safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and continuing to promote the development of the global governance system in a more fair and reasonable direction. No matter how the international situation changes, China remains unswerving in its pursuit of peace and development, its defense of fairness and justice, and its commitment to multilateralism. China is willing to join hands with other countries to create a better future for mankind in the great practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
While in New York, Han Zheng met respectively with Bulgarian President Jotova, Serbian President Vucic, Cyprus President Christo Zulides, Ghanaian President Mahama, and Kiribati President Mamau. Foreign leaders spoke highly of the series of major concepts and initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, admired China's development achievements, reiterated that governments of all countries firmly adhere to the one-China principle, and are willing to work with China to further enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, strengthen multilateral collaboration, and make greater contributions to people's well-being and global sustainable development. (Xinhua News Agency) B[Guterres’s final speech at the United Nations General Assembly calls for a ceasefire and an end to the war] September 23rd, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres delivered his last speech during his tenure at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, urging world leaders to end wars, regulate artificial intelligence, pay attention to climate change, and comprehensively reform United Nations agencies that are struggling to deal with increasingly severe global challenges. Guterres pointed out that the current global geopolitical differences are deepening, inequality is increasing, the challenges brought by the climate crisis and artificial intelligence are rising, and the world's "faults are widening." At the same time, the global power structure is undergoing profound changes. On the Middle East issue, Guterres called on leaders of various countries to promote "de-escalation and dialogue" during the high-level meeting week of the United Nations General Assembly. He stressed that "fighting must stop, humanitarian access must be unimpeded, and navigation rights and freedoms must be fully restored in accordance with international law." (CCTV International News) B[The "15th Five-Year Plan" for the Construction of Beautiful Ningxia Released] On September 16, the People's Government of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of a Beautiful Ningxia". The plan proposes that by 2030, the quality of the ecological environment will continue to improve, and the construction of a beautiful Ningxia with blue sky, green land and beautiful water will achieve phased results. A green production and lifestyle has been basically formed, the carbon peak goal has been achieved as scheduled, the total emissions of major pollutants have continued to decrease, the comprehensive management capabilities and levels of solid waste have significantly improved, the urban and rural living environment has continued to improve, the diversity and stability of ecosystems have continued to increase, the nuclear and radiation environmental safety levels have continued to improve, the ecological security barrier in the northwest of the country has become stronger, the ecological environment governance system has continued to improve, and the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security in the ecological environment have continued to increase. By 2035, the ecological environment will fundamentally improve, the level of green and low-carbon development and the ability to cope with climate change will be significantly improved, the functions of the ecosystem of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass and sand will be significantly enhanced, the level of ecological civilization construction will be significantly improved, and the goal of beautiful Ningxia will be basically achieved. A["Qiushi" magazine publishes General Secretary Xi Jinping's important article "Speech at the symposium on strengthening basic research"] The 18th issue of "Qiushi" magazine published on September 16 will publish the important article "Speech at the symposium on strengthening basic research" by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, State President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
The article emphasizes that basic research is the source of the entire scientific system, the general organ of all technical issues, and the forefront of global scientific and technological competition. An important criterion for measuring a country's scientific and technological strength is the level of basic research. To become a world power in science and technology, basic research must be carried out. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has attached great importance to basic research and has promoted significant improvement in the level of basic research in China by optimizing the layout of scientific research, increasing investment guarantees, and innovating systems and mechanisms. At the same time, we must note that compared with the world's technological powers, there is still a gap in our basic research. It is necessary to enhance the sense of crisis and urgency, strengthen basic research with greater intensity and more practical measures, enhance China's original innovation capabilities, further lay the foundation for building a scientific and technological power, and accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance.
The article points out that the layout of the basic research system must be optimized. Entering the era of big science, basic research is becoming more and more organized, which requires us to strengthen overall planning and top-level design, and accelerate the formation of a strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout. It is necessary to adhere to the "four orientations" strategic orientation, proceed from the country's urgent needs and long-term needs, and further clarify the main direction and key areas of basic research. Strengthen the coordination of forces, give full play to the advantages of the new national system, strengthen the leading role of national laboratories, national scientific research institutions, and high-level research universities, encourage and standardize the development of new R&D institutions, promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises, and open up the innovation chain of basic research, application development, and achievement transformation. Improve the layout of disciplines, improve the adjustment mechanism for discipline settings, strengthen the construction of basic disciplines, promote the coordinated development of applied disciplines and basic disciplines, and encourage multi-disciplinary cross-integration and interdisciplinary research.
The article points out that it is necessary to strengthen the team of basic research talents. Basic research ultimately relies on high-level talents. It is necessary to promote the development of educational science and technology talents in an integrated manner, do a good job in training, introduction, and use in an all-round way, and strive to ensure that the number of basic research talents is sufficient, of high quality, and of reasonable structure. Efforts should be made to improve the quality of independent training, follow the laws of talent growth, comprehensively improve the quality of education, continuously cultivate reserve forces for basic research, optimize the collaborative education mechanism of science and education, and focus on discovering and cultivating high-level talents on the front line of scientific research. We should vigorously support young talents, adhere to task-oriented and lead the new with the old, and pave the way for the growth and success of young scientific and technological personnel. Actively create a good atmosphere, continuously improve the working and living conditions of basic researchers, vigorously promote the spirit of scientists, stimulate the curiosity, imagination and desire of exploration among young people, and make devoting themselves to basic research a life pursuit for more young people.
The article points out that support and guarantees for basic research must be strengthened. Have the courage to break through ideological barriers and institutional barriers to provide long-term and stable investment guarantee and policy support for basic research. It is necessary to increase funding investment, gradually increase the proportion of basic research funding, further broaden financing channels, form a diversified investment pattern in basic research, and improve the efficiency of science fund funding. Optimize research conditions, systematically lay out and build major scientific and technological infrastructure, strengthen the construction of national scientific data centers, step up the construction of world-class scientific and technological journals, attach importance to artificial intelligence-enabled basic research, and build intelligent scientific research platform systems. Deepen the reform of the science and technology system, improve the classification and evaluation system that is consistent with the characteristics of basic research, improve the incentive mechanism for basic research, and reform the scientific research management method. Purify the scientific research ecosystem, create an innovation environment that is open, inclusive and tolerant of failure, strengthen the construction of scientific research integrity, and resolutely punish scientific research corruption.
The article points out that international cooperation in basic research should be expanded. Actively integrate into the global innovation network and enhance original innovation capabilities through open cooperation. Deepen international exchanges and cooperation between government and private basic research, unite countries to carry out research on major scientific issues such as climate change, energy environment, life and health, increase the opening of national science and technology plans to the outside world, take the lead in initiating and joining international major science plans and major science projects, and actively participate in global science and technology governance.
The article emphasizes that strengthening basic research requires the joint efforts of the entire party and society. Party committees and governments at all levels must increase policy support, provide service guarantees, and promote the implementation of the Party Central Committee’s decisions and arrangements. A["Qiushi" magazine publishes General Secretary Xi Jinping's important article "Speech at the symposium on strengthening basic research"] The 18th issue of "Qiushi" magazine published on September 16 will publish the important article "Speech at the symposium on strengthening basic research" by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, State President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
The article emphasizes that basic research is the source of the entire scientific system, the general organ of all technical issues, and the forefront of global scientific and technological competition. An important criterion for measuring a country's scientific and technological strength is the level of basic research. To become a world power in science and technology, basic research must be carried out. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has attached great importance to basic research and has promoted significant improvement in the level of basic research in China by optimizing the layout of scientific research, increasing investment guarantees, and innovating systems and mechanisms. At the same time, we must note that compared with the world's technological powers, there is still a gap in our basic research. It is necessary to enhance the sense of crisis and urgency, strengthen basic research with greater intensity and more practical measures, enhance China's original innovation capabilities, further lay the foundation for building a scientific and technological power, and accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance.
The article points out that the layout of the basic research system must be optimized. Entering the era of big science, basic research is becoming more and more organized, which requires us to strengthen overall planning and top-level design, and accelerate the formation of a strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout. It is necessary to adhere to the "four orientations" strategic orientation, proceed from the country's urgent needs and long-term needs, and further clarify the main direction and key areas of basic research. Strengthen the coordination of forces, give full play to the advantages of the new national system, strengthen the leading role of national laboratories, national scientific research institutions, and high-level research universities, encourage and standardize the development of new R&D institutions, promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises, and open up the innovation chain of basic research, application development, and achievement transformation. Improve the layout of disciplines, improve the adjustment mechanism for discipline settings, strengthen the construction of basic disciplines, promote the coordinated development of applied disciplines and basic disciplines, and encourage multi-disciplinary cross-integration and interdisciplinary research.
The article points out that it is necessary to strengthen the team of basic research talents. Basic research ultimately relies on high-level talents. It is necessary to promote the development of educational science and technology talents in an integrated manner, do a good job in training, introduction, and use in an all-round way, and strive to ensure that the number of basic research talents is sufficient, of high quality, and of reasonable structure. Efforts should be made to improve the quality of independent training, follow the laws of talent growth, comprehensively improve the quality of education, continuously cultivate reserve forces for basic research, optimize the collaborative education mechanism of science and education, and focus on discovering and cultivating high-level talents on the front line of scientific research. We should vigorously support young talents, adhere to task-oriented and lead the new with the old, and pave the way for the growth and success of young scientific and technological personnel. Actively create a good atmosphere, continuously improve the working and living conditions of basic researchers, vigorously promote the spirit of scientists, stimulate the curiosity, imagination and desire of exploration among young people, and make devoting themselves to basic research a life pursuit for more young people.
The article points out that support and guarantees for basic research must be strengthened. Have the courage to break through ideological barriers and institutional barriers to provide long-term and stable investment guarantee and policy support for basic research. It is necessary to increase funding investment, gradually increase the proportion of basic research funding, further broaden financing channels, form a diversified investment pattern in basic research, and improve the efficiency of science fund funding. Optimize research conditions, systematically lay out and build major scientific and technological infrastructure, strengthen the construction of national scientific data centers, step up the construction of world-class scientific and technological journals, attach importance to artificial intelligence-enabled basic research, and build intelligent scientific research platform systems. Deepen the reform of the science and technology system, improve the classification and evaluation system that is consistent with the characteristics of basic research, improve the incentive mechanism for basic research, and reform the scientific research management method. Purify the scientific research ecosystem, create an innovation environment that is open, inclusive and tolerant of failure, strengthen the construction of scientific research integrity, and resolutely punish scientific research corruption.
The article points out that international cooperation in basic research should be expanded. Actively integrate into the global innovation network and enhance original innovation capabilities through open cooperation. Deepen international exchanges and cooperation between government and private basic research, unite countries to carry out research on major scientific issues such as climate change, energy environment, life and health, increase the opening of national science and technology plans to the outside world, take the lead in initiating and joining international major science plans and major science projects, and actively participate in global science and technology governance.
The article emphasizes that strengthening basic research requires the joint efforts of the entire party and society. Party committees and governments at all levels must increase policy support, provide service guarantees, and promote the implementation of the Party Central Committee’s decisions and arrangements. (Xinhua News Agency) B[Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu: Accelerate the construction of a more effective, more dynamic and more internationally influential carbon market] September 15th, the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held on September 15th in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Huang Runqiu, Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said that we will conscientiously implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, strengthen the role of the market in emission reduction, enrich market trading products and entities, strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, and accelerate the construction of a more effective, dynamic and internationally influential carbon market to provide important support for actively responding to climate change and building a beautiful China. (Hubei Daily) A[Xi Jinping attended the first phase of the 18th BRICS Summit and delivered an important speech] On the afternoon of September 12, local time, President Xi Jinping attended the first phase of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Xi Jinping delivered an important speech entitled "Share the Responsibility of the Times and Be the Pioneer".
Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 20th anniversary of cooperation among BRICS countries. Over the past 20 years, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and develop, showing great vitality and becoming the most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing countries in the world today. This is 20 years of self-reliance and self-reliance. The BRICS countries have actively explored development paths that suit their own national conditions and have become a model for emerging markets and developing countries to unite and strengthen themselves. This has been 20 years of standing together through thick and thin. BRICS countries work together to respond to challenges such as the international financial crisis, the COVID-19 epidemic, and climate change, firmly safeguard the common interests of the global South, and provide stability and positive energy to the world. This has been a fruitful 20 years. The BRICS countries have achieved a historic expansion of membership, established an all-round and multi-level cooperation structure, and entered a new stage of high-quality development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation".
Xi Jinping emphasized that at present, the world's changes that have occurred over the past century are accelerating, the global South is growing rapidly, and the multipolarity of the world is unstoppable. At the same time, unilateralism and power politics are surging against the current, multilateralism and the international order are under attack, and the peace deficit, development deficit, security deficit, and governance deficit continue to increase. The BRICS countries must stand firmly on the right side of history, bravely be the vanguard of the times, lead the international order in a more just and reasonable direction, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
First, we should be a pioneer in promoting innovation and development. Firmly seize the initiative, strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, encourage open source, open cooperation and sharing, and promote pragmatic cooperation to move forward in new directions and reach higher levels. BRICS countries are welcome to actively participate in the World Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence. China has proposed the BRICS initiative on artificial intelligence to empower new industrialization, and is willing to work with all parties to create more research and development and application results and deepen cooperation in the industrial and supply chains.
Second, we must be a vanguard in maintaining peace and stability. We uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, oppose the Cold War mentality and camp confrontation, oppose infringement of other countries' sovereignty and interference in other countries' internal affairs, constructively participate in the resolution of hot-spot issues, and make unique contributions to the search for solutions to both symptoms and root causes. China is willing to work with BRICS members to play its due role in realizing peace and tranquility in the Middle East and Gulf region.
Third, we should be a pioneer in promoting mutual learning among civilizations. Carry forward the common values of all mankind and advocate exchanges, mutual learning, harmony and symbiosis among civilizations. We should run the BRICS people-to-people and cultural exchange forum well, share experience in state governance, and gather positive energy for the stable development of state-to-state relations. Deepen cooperation in culture, tourism, education, etc., strengthen youth exchanges, and promote people to come and know each other frequently.
Fourth, we must be a pioneer in reforming and improving global governance. In line with the general trend of democratization in international relations, we should promote the construction of a more fair and reasonable global governance system and safeguard the authority of the United Nations. We support the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization as its core and resist all forms of protectionist measures. Lead the global governance of new frontiers such as the Internet, outer space, and the deep sea, and enhance the voice of countries in the global South.
Xi Jinping emphasized that over the past two decades, unity and cooperation have always been the source of strength for the development of the BRICS cause. We must insist on being candid with each other, seeking common ground while reserving differences, respecting each other's core concerns, enhancing mutual understanding through communication and dialogue, properly handling conflicts and differences, and ensuring the steady and long-term development of BRICS cooperation. China will take over the chairmanship of BRICS next year and host the 19th BRICS leaders’ meeting. China is willing to work with all parties to build consensus, create a future, open the third "golden decade" of BRICS cooperation, and create a bright future for prosperity and progress.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others participated. (Xinhua News Agency) B[Xi Jinping summarizes the development achievements of BRICS in the past 20 years] On the afternoon of September 12, local time, President Xi Jinping attended the first phase of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Meeting in New Delhi and delivered an important speech.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 20th anniversary of cooperation among BRICS countries. Over the past 20 years, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and develop, showing great vitality and becoming the most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing countries in the world today.
This is 20 years of self-reliance and self-reliance. As the first phalanx of the global South, the BRICS countries insist on independence, actively explore development paths that suit their own national conditions, and have become a model for emerging markets and developing countries to unite and strengthen themselves.
This has been 20 years of standing together through thick and thin. The BRICS countries are not afraid of difficulties and forge ahead, working together to cope with challenges such as the international financial crisis, the COVID-19 epidemic, and climate change, firmly safeguarding the common interests of the global South, and providing stability and positive energy to the world.
This has been a fruitful 20 years. The BRICS countries have achieved historic expansion, established an all-round and multi-level cooperation structure, continuously deepened cooperation in trade, investment, finance, science and technology, and entered a new stage of high-quality development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation". (CCTV News) B[How does China view the glacier retreat crisis affecting the Himalayas? Ministry of Foreign Affairs Response] September 2, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on September 2. The Indian newspaper asked a reporter to ask a question. According to reports, the high-altitude Himalayan region is warming significantly faster than the global average. Research shows that since 1981, the number of snow-covered days in Tibet has continued to decrease, and the Tibetan Plateau has lost about 18% of its glaciers due to climate change. In view of the recent glacier collapse in Nepal, how does China view the glacier retreat crisis affecting the Himalayan region? Some people have called on China to jointly establish a Himalayan Commission with its neighboring countries to strengthen cooperation in responding to disasters affecting this fragile region. What is China’s response?
Guo Jiakun said that China has previously responded to relevant issues. According to the assessment of experts from China and Nepal, this disaster was caused by glacier instability under the long-term effects of climate warming. It was caused by an ice and rock avalanche in a glacier in Nepal that rapidly fell and washed away the mountain. A press conference held by the Tibet Autonomous Region also introduced the relevant situation.
He pointed out that in fact, China and Nepal have always maintained good cooperation in the fields of meteorology, water conservancy, disaster prevention and reduction. After the disaster, China also shared important information such as images of the disaster area, satellite and hydrological data with Nigeria, including early warning information on the upstream barrier lakes. We will continue to vigorously support Nigeria in disaster relief and strengthen cooperation in disaster prevention and reduction.
Guo Jiakun said that climate change is a common challenge facing all mankind, and no country can be immune to it. China will continue to work with the international community to strengthen exchanges and cooperation to effectively prevent and reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Regarding the specific issues you mentioned, please refer to the competent authorities. (Beijing Daily)
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