China news — October 23, 2026

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1. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle EastChina

   Oct 23, 2026, 16:23 UTC

   State Duma Rejects Bills on Free Student Travel, Teacher Bonuses, and Scientist Allowances

   The State Duma has rejected a package of three bills aimed at providing free public transport for students, restoring bonuses for academic degrees for scientists, and paying additional allowances to university teachers in the regions. The bills failed to pass due to mass abstention from voting by deputies from the United Russia party, effectively blocking the proposals.

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2. WorldChinaCorp GovEarth

   Oct 23, 2026, 15:20 UTC

   Moscow Allocates 2.5 Trillion Rubles for Education Development

   Moscow will allocate 2.5 trillion rubles for education development between 2027 and 2029. This includes the construction and reconstruction of schools and kindergartens, providing around 92,000 new student places annually. The project includes the design and construction of 11 'schools of the future', with the first one expected to open in the Presnensky district in the fall of 2027. The budget for 2027 alone is 801.3 billion rubles.

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3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

   Oct 23, 2026, 13:32 UTC

   Minsk Wins 'City of Friendship' Prize for China Cooperation

   Minsk, the capital of Belarus, has been awarded the 'City of Friendship' prize for its outstanding partnership with China. The award was presented at the International Conference 'Cities of China's Friendship' held in Xi'an, China, from October 20 to 22. The conference focused on themes such as ecology, environmental protection, cultural heritage, and 'smart' agriculture. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the twinning relations between Minsk and Beijing.

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4. WorldChinaEarthPublic Health

   Oct 23, 2026, 11:16 UTC

   Kyrgyzstan Seeks Access to Childhood Cancer Drugs

   The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has submitted an application to join the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines. The country is currently in negotiations with pharmaceutical giant Roche to secure innovative cancer treatments for children.

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5. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Oct 23, 2026, 09:00 UTC

   

   CBN Seeks Easier Payments Between Nigeria and China

   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working to simplify cross-border payments and strengthen financial ties with China. At a high-level business and financial roundtable in Beijing, Nigerian and Chinese business leaders discussed challenges in financial transactions and potential solutions. The CBN aims to improve payment arrangements, banking relationships, and investment channels to facilitate business operations between the two countries.

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6. WorldChinaPublic HealthHealthcareEducation

   Oct 23, 2026, 08:29 UTC

   

   Japan Urges Support for Truant Students' Health Checkups

   Japan's internal affairs ministry has called on the education, health, and Children and Families Agency ministries to support health checkups for students who refuse to attend school. A survey found that many truant students, especially in junior high, missed out on crucial examinations, leading to delayed diagnoses of conditions like scoliosis and kidney disease. Some municipalities offer alternative checkup schedules and home visits to accommodate these students.

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7. PoliticsPolicyWarChina

   Oct 23, 2026, 05:24 UTC

   

   U.S.-China AI Race Intensifies

   The competition between the U.S. and China in artificial intelligence has escalated, with both nations unwilling to slow down despite concerns about systemic risks. This race, intertwined with policy, security, and economy, has seen rapid advancements, such as DeepChip's growth from a side project to influencing the U.S. stock market in less than four years.

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