International cooperation
Zhao Leji vows further opening-up at Boao Forum
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Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, reaffirmed commitments to high-standard opening-up and domestic demand in a keynote speech Thursday at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 plenary. The event in Boao, Hainan province, themed "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation," drew over 1,600 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions.
China and Europe launched their first jointly developed satellite on Tuesday to explore Earth’s magnetic shield against solar wind. The mission, named SMILE, stems from a 2015 project between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the European Space Agency.
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Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam warned of intensifying global water challenges from climate change and rapid population growth. He called for stronger international cooperation to secure water resources at the Fifth Istanbul International Water Forum. Sewilam stressed the need for transboundary cooperation and adherence to international law.
Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of global cooperation to overcome common challenges, on International Human Solidarity Day. The statement was issued from Havana on December 20.
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Japan's ambassador to Cuba, Nakamura Kazhuito, highlighted his country's solidarity commitment through a one-million-dollar donation for water, sanitation, and maternal and child health in eastern Cuba.