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China news — October 19, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on October 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  2. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Zelensky Ready to Run Again if Elections Held During War

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he would run for another term if presidential elections were held during the ongoing conflict with Russia. He believes it is his duty to defend his country until the end of hostilities. Zelensky has previously promised to serve only one term but has now indicated that he may run again if elections are held before the war ends.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastChinaEarth

    Pope Francis Urges Cooperation Between Ukraine and Russia for Humanitarian Aid in Oleshky

    Pope Francis held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, expressing concern over the dire situation in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, currently under Russian control. The Pope requested cooperation between Ukraine and Russia to allow the entry of aid and food, and to facilitate the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

    Cambodia Ends Visa-Free Trial for Chinese Tourists; Extension Unconfirmed

    Cambodia's four-month visa-free trial for Chinese tourists ended on October 15. As of October 16, the Cambodian government has not officially announced an extension or a new visa policy. Under the previous policy, Chinese passport holders could enter Cambodia without a visa, with a maximum stay of 14 days per visit and multiple entries allowed. Although the number of Chinese tourists has increased slightly since the visa exemption, there has been no significant surge. The fate of the visa exemption policy remains uncertain, pending further announcement from the Cambodian government.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Philippine Senate Considers Declaring Chinese Envoy Persona Non Grata

    The Philippine Senate is discussing a resolution to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata following his remarks about using force against the Philippines. Senator JV Ejercito confirmed that a majority of senators are considering this action, with some already upset by the ambassador's comments. The Chinese Embassy has challenged the senators to proceed with the declaration.
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  9. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

    Hong Kong Welcomes AIIB President, Supports Office Setup

    Chief Executive John Lee met with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun at Government House, welcoming her and her delegation to Hong Kong for the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting. Lee expressed Hong Kong's support for the AIIB's plans to set up an office in the city, encouraging the use of Hong Kong's bond market to attract international funds for green projects. He also discussed the upcoming APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting and Hong Kong's role as an international financial center.
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  11. WorldChinaSci PolicyPublic Health

    Antibiotic Resistance to Surpass Cancer Deaths in 25-30 Years

    The Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Stepan Kalmykov, warns that antibiotic resistance could become one of the main factors driving mortality in the future. He predicts that in 25-30 years, more people will die from antibiotic resistance than from cancer. The issue is attributed to the uncontrolled use of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture, making it a global problem. RAS is collaborating with other academies of sciences within BRICS and BRICS+ to address this threat.
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