
Chinese official Li told Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Beijing is ready to strengthen strategic communication and expand mutually beneficial cooperation, urging increased collaboration in energy, minerals, finance, connectivity, artificial intelligence, and aerospace, according to Xinhua.
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China and Uzbekistan have been strengthening bilateral ties in recent years, particularly in trade and infrastructure.
Li told President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Saturday that Beijing was ready to strengthen strategic communication and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Uzbekistan.
He urged the two countries to step up cooperation in energy, minerals, finance and connectivity, and deepen collaboration in fields such as artificial intelligence and aerospace, according to state news agency Xinhua.

President Lai Ching-te and Palau President Hui Shuren attended the opening ceremony of the Guilan Building of Shin Kong Hospital. Lai affirmed Hui Shuren's long-term support for Taiwan and withstood China's suppression, and pointed out Shin Kong Hospital's medical contributions to Palau over the past 20 years, including dispatching medical staff, promoting referral assistance and assisting in the construction of national hospitals.

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A nationwide demonstration broke out in France on October 17 to protest against the rising cost of living and public service issues, with approximately 550,000 people participating. During the demonstrations, the Limoges City Hall was set on fire, causing the roof to collapse. A 17-year-old boy in Saint-Germain had his right hand blown off by a riot grenade during the conflict. Hermès, LV, Apple and other boutiques have also been looted in cities such as Paris. The police arrested more than 1,200 people and 150 police officers were injured.

Nationwide demonstrations in France broke out due to school difficulties and rising living costs. There were clashes between police and civilians, building arson and shop looting in Paris and other places. At least 1,200 people were arrested and 150 police officers were injured. The demonstrations turned violent, with some groups targeting firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Ukrainian President Zelensky said that although Starlink services have basically been restored, Ukraine still has some restrictions on the use of Starlink, which affects drone operations and supply transportation. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio denied that the U.S. government ordered Starlink to slow down, saying that the phenomenon occurred on its own and the system had resumed operation.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on October 17. The two sides reiterated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Mirziyoyev, they will deepen the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Uzbekistan, expand trade scale, optimize trade structure, strengthen cooperation in energy, minerals, finance, connectivity and other fields, ensure the high-quality implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, promote scientific and technological innovation cooperation in artificial intelligence, green economy, aerospace and other areas, promote people-to-people connectivity, and collaborate on multilateral platforms to safeguard common interests and contribute to regional and global peaceful development.