Xi to meet with Trump on Oct. 30 in ROK

BEIJING, 29 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- As agreed between China and the United States, President Xi Jinping will meet with President Donald Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), on Oct. 30 local time to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

Xi Jinping's vision for an open, inclusive Asia-Pacific

BEIJING, 29 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the coming days, in a bid to build consensus for shared prosperity and reaffirm China's commitment to open, inclusive economic globalization.

Private Presley: A Ballet Tribute that Shakes, Rattles, and Rolls the Heart

TDS - 29 October 2025

Mzansi Ballet has delivered a showstopper with Private Presley, Sean Bovim’s magnetic ballet inspired by the life and music of Elvis Presley. Opening on Friday at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, the stage exploded with energy, heart, and the swagger of a cultural icon whose star still burns bright.

Lula da Silva: Brazil to support Malaysia’s accession to BRICS

The Brazilian leader and the Malaysian Prime Minister agreed to expand cooperation

TV BRICS - 28 October 2025

Brazil is ready to support Malaysia’s possible accession to BRICS as a full member. This was stated by the President of the Republic, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference following his visit to Kuala Lumpur, reports Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner.

TV BRICS presents films by BRICS+ directors in South Africa

Among them are works from Brazil, Russia, India, China, Nigeria, and Cuba

TV BRICS - 28 October 2025

From 28 to 31 October 2025, the Thokoza Film Festival will take place in the South African city of Thokoza, Gauteng Province, bringing together independent filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts. The event will feature special screenings of films by directors from BRICS+ countries, provided by TV BRICS – a partner of the festival.

Moscow to present best urban development practices at International Municipal BRICS Forum

The meeting is expected to make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the BRICS countries

TV BRICS - 28 October 2025

From 29 to 31 October 2025, Saint Petersburg will host the International Municipal BRICS Forum (IMBRICS), which will bring together more than 5,000 participants from 50 countries. The Government of Moscow will serve as the event’s General Partner.

The forum will provide a platform for dialogue between cities of the BRICS countries and for promoting new formats of international cooperation. The event is organised with the participation of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow (DEEIR) and the Moscow Centre for International Cooperation.

Vietnam and South Africa commit to stronger strategic partnership

President Ramaphosa’s visit marks ambitions to deepen trade, security and sustainability ties

TV BRICS - 28 October 2025

Vietnam and South Africa have pledged to elevate their bilateral cooperation to a new level, following a two-day official visit to Hanoi by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. During talks, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong described the discussions as “fruitful” and said both leaders agreed to steer relations towards a deeper, more effective phase of collaboration. This was reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS.

China, U.S. reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- China, U.S. delegations reached basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns after two days of talks here.

CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan

 
Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attend the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in Beijing, capital of China. The 20th Central Committee of the CPC convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

BEIJING, 27 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday.

Jetour debuts new SUVs in Cape Town as Chinese cars gain traction in South Africa 

This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows Chinese automaker Jetour's new SUVs during a launch event in Cape Town, South Africa. Chinese automaker Jetour launched its new T-Series SUVs here on Friday evening, drawing strong interest from consumers and underscoring the growing popularity of Chinese car brands in South Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

CAPE TOWN, 27 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker Jetour launched its new T-Series SUVs on Friday evening at the Grand Parade in Cape Town, drawing strong interest from consumers and underscoring the growing popularity of Chinese car brands in South Africa.

80 Years of Taiwan’s restoration to China

By Kirtan Bhana - TDS

26 October 2025

Eighty years ago, Taiwan was restored to China. This moment, often overlooked or reframed in Western narratives, marked the end of Japanese imperial occupation as well as the reassertion of China’s territorial integrity after a century of foreign aggression.