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Xinhua · October 13, 2026

Continuing the Long March Spirit and Embarking on the Revival Journey | Feature: New Days by the Red Army Well

Xinhua News Agency, Chengdu, October 12: Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Fuxing and Xu Bingjie walked into Hongjun...

Xinhua News Agency, Chengdu, October 12: Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Fuxing and Xu Bingjie walked into Hongjun Village, Tianquan County, Ya 'an City, Sichuan Province, in the autumn. The rice in the field has been harvested, and the white goose is playing in the field. The owner, Zou Jizhi, stood at the door of the "Yuanjing small courtyard" on the south side of the village to greet the guests, greeting them with a warm local accent. This is the Red Army Village (drone photo) in Tianquan County, Ya 'an City, Sichuan Province, on October 10. Xu Bingjie, a reporter of Xinhua News Agency, said, "This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese workers and peasants Red Army in the Long March. Many people come to the village to experience the red culture and the spirit of the Long March. Business is better than last year. Zou Jizhi couldn't hide his joy in his tone. This small courtyard operated by Zou Jizhi is the first farmhouse in the Red Army Village that integrates catering accommodation, red research, and travel reception. It can accommodate 300 people at the same time. He named the yard" Yuanjing Xiaoyuan ":" 'Yuan' is the source of the source, and ‘Jing‘ is the well of the well, which is the well over there. Looking in the direction pointed by Zou Jizhi, there was a well next to the courtyard. The story of this well begins more than 90 years ago. This is a Red Army well shot in Hongjun Village, Tianquan County, Ya 'an City, Sichuan Province on October 10. Xu Bingjie, Xinhua News Agency reporter In November 1935, the Red Army came to Chengjiawo Village (now Red Army Village). This is a hilly terrain with poor water storage capacity. In the past, people could only see the sky and water....

Ottawa's View

This domestic social development in China does not directly affect Canadian interests. It provides insight into China's internal demographic and social trends.

Beijing's View

At the "Yuanjing Xiao Yuan" in the south of the village, Zhu Jizhi, the owner, stands at the door greeting guests with warm and local-accented greetings.

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Doubts Arise over Pneumonic Plague Outbreak in China and Russia: Tsou Jang-tai Calls for Comprehensive Inspection and Early Prevention Across the Straits

Legislators of the Legislative Yuan Council questioned about the outbreak of pneumonic plague in Siberia, Russia. Zhuo...

Legislators of the Legislative Yuan Council questioned about the outbreak of pneumonic plague in Siberia, Russia. Zhuo Rongtai (middle) of the Executive Yuan, Shi Chongliang (left) of the Minister of Health and Welfare, and Qiu Touzheng (right) of the Presiding Member of the Lands Committee for clarification. (Photo by reporter Wang Yifeng) A suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in Irkutsk Province, Siberia, Russia. A 28-year-old female researcher died of unknown pneumonia. Suspected outbreaks have been reported in various parts of China, and all walks of life are worried about being infected with "pneumonic plague". In this regard, Zhuo Rongtai, President of the Executive Yuan, said that he has requested comprehensive monitoring and prevention in advance, and there have been no specific cases so far. Qiu Qiu, the head of the LLC, pointed out that the CCP has always been opaque to the epidemic, and the LLC will closely grasp relevant information and deploy in advance according to the experience of COVID-19 prevention. The Legislative Yuan convened a session today to invite Zhuo Rongtai's policy report and prepare questions, including Weifu Minister Shi Chongliang, Qiu Tuizheng and others to attend. Please continue reading... When questioned by Wang Dingyu, the DPP legislator, it was pointed out that there was an outbreak of pneumonic plague in the Siberian region of Russia, with a mortality rate of nearly 100%. There is no medical treatment. As a close economic, trade and tourism target in Russia, China has also sent out similar messages in several provinces, but the transparency between the two countries is low, which may cover up the epidemic. Taiwan is close to China, many Taiwanese businesses are on both sides of the strait. Does the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Land Commission and other relevant ministries have the situation?...

Ottawa's View

This is a domestic Chinese development with no direct impact on Canadian interests at this time.

Beijing's View

Beijing emphasized the importance of epidemic surveillance in mainland China, and said it would continue to strengthen surveillance and early deployment of prevention and control measures to prevent accidents before they occur. Faced with the threat of pneumonic plague that may come from the Siberian region of Russia, the Chinese government requires relevant departments to maintain close contact with international organizations and carry out comprehensive prosecution of people flowing to and from both sides of the Straits to ensure that epidemic prevention efforts do not leave a dead end. At the same time, we emphasize the transparency and reliability of China's information on the epidemic, and call on the outside world not to speculate unwarrantedly or make false accusations.

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全国人大 · October 13, 2026

Zhao Lijian met with Vietnamese National Assembly Chairperson Chen Qingmin.

On October 12, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Chen...

On October 12, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Chen Qingmin, President of the National Assembly of Vietnam, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and co-chaired the second meeting of the Joint Committee of the Legislatures of China and Vietnam. Xinhua News Agency, reporter Pang Xinglei Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 12 Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Vietnamese National Assembly President Chen Qingmin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 12, and co-chaired the second meeting of the Joint Committee of the Sino-Vietnamese Legislature. Zhao Leji said that in April this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping and President Xi Jinping held fruitful talks with General Secretary Surin and President Xi Jinping to set the tide for the construction of a strategic Sino-Vietnamese community with a shared future. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Vietnamese side to follow the strategic guidelines of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and promote the construction of a Sino-Vietnamese community with a shared future in accordance with the overall goal of "six more". The two sides should consolidate strategic mutual trust, maintain a good momentum of high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communication, and firmly support each other. Deepen practical cooperation, promote infrastructure connectivity, and expand cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, clean energy, and communications satellites. We will deepen exchanges in the fields of culture, education, and sports by deepening the foundation of public opinion. In close multilateral cooperation, we will jointly implement four major global initiatives to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar and inclusive economic globalization in the world. China is willing to join hands with ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, to promote the construction of a "five gardens" of peace, tranquility, prosperity, beauty and friendship....

Ottawa's View

This is an internal Chinese governance matter with no direct implications for Canada. It provides context on China's political and institutional direction.

Beijing's View

Beijing believes that this meeting reflects China's determination to adhere to the policy of good-neighborliness and friendship and promote the construction of a community with a shared future. The two sides said they would deepen practical cooperation, especially in emerging areas such as infrastructure connectivity and the digital economy, and stressed that they would jointly implement global initiatives in multilateral cooperation to promote world multipolarity and economic globalization. These initiatives not only strengthen bilateral relations, but also contribute to regional stability and development.

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Canada-China bilateral trade (August 2026)
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“U.S. should cease sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces: Chinese foreign ministry”
— Xinhua, 2026-10-13