CiCM 3rd November 2025

NEWS IN CHINA

Li Qiang Meets Russian PM Mishustin to Strengthen Strategic Partnership: Chinese Premier Li Qiang reiterated China’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Russia across all fields, safeguarding shared development and security interests. Speaking at the 30th regular meeting of Chinese and Russian heads of government in Hangzhou, he highlighted grand commemorations of the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and related historic events further reinforced China-Russia ties. Li emphasized that using the consensus between their heads of state as a strategic guideline to boost communication, cooperation and modernization efforts. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin acknowledged the partnership is now at its highest level and committed to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, culture and the digital economy, including Russia-China Cultural Year activities. Both leaders agreed on prioritizing optimization of cooperation mechanisms, and enhancing cultural and visa-free travel exchanges. They also pledged to strengthen collaboration within multilateral forums like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and the United Nations, promoting a multipolar world and inclusive globalization. The meeting concluded with a joint communique and the signing of cooperation agreements in customs and satellite navigation.
China Releases Code of Conduct to Strengthen Legal Compliance: China’s Ministry of Justice has issued a comprehensive "Code of Conduct for Administrative Law Enforcement Personnel" aimed at standardizing law enforcement behavior across the country. The code prohibits overstepping authority, inaction, slow execution and arbitrary decisions, emphasizing adherence to statutory authority and legal procedures. It mandates proactive duty fulfillment, impartial enforcement, confidentiality and strict discipline among officials. The 10-article code addresses key issues raised in special campaigns regulating enterprise-related law enforcement, calling for a civilized, service-oriented approach. Balancing guidance and prohibition, it promotes both accurate law enforcement values and delineates behavioral “red lines”. To ensure effective implementation, the ministry will promote training, public awareness campaigns and case studies to highlight both positive practices and disciplinary violations.
China Pushes for High-Quality Water-Saving Equipment Development: China has unveiled a plan to achieve technological breakthroughs in water-saving equipment by 2027, focusing on key areas such as water supply, utilization and recycling. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Water Resources highlighted that water-saving equipment forms a cornerstone of the water conservation industry, playing a vital role in national water security. The plan targets mastering core technologies with independent intellectual property rights and commercializing advanced solutions in high-efficiency recirculating cooling and smart water management. It also aims to establish a comprehensive standards system and cultivate leading enterprises in the sector. By 2030, China aspires to become a global leader in this field with a robust system capable of reliably supplying high-performance, efficient and durable water-saving products.
China Vows to Expand Green Trade to Support Dual Carbon Goals: China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has pledged to expand green trade to help achieve the country’s dual carbon targets and bolster global climate governance, announced Li Chenggang, international trade representative and vice minister of commerce. The newly released policy serves as the first specialized green trade framework, aiming to enhance enterprises' green production capabilities and reduce carbon emissions in exported goods. It promotes imports and exports of sustainable fuels like green hydrogen and encourages the use of preferential free trade agreements to facilitate green cooperation. MOFCOM will actively engage in shaping global carbon-related trade rules and raise environmental standards in trade agreements. Expert Wang Peng highlights that this initiative opens avenues for enterprise transformation, accelerating the green upgrade of traditional industries. According to Li, China’s growing leadership in green trade is reflected in innovations in product design, production processes and clean-energy logistics.
TELD Unveils China’s First Fully Domestic Next-Gen AI Charging Module: Chinese charging network provider TELD showcased a next-generation AI charging module, marking the first in China to feature a fully indigenous charging facility. The module was launched at the TELD Technology Innovation Conference in Qingdao, where the company also unveiled other innovations, including a 110kV high-voltage digital ultra-fast charging station. The new AI-based and maintenance-free charging module incorporates a homegrown MCU chip co-designed with a Chinese semiconductor company. TELD said the device is one of the world's first AI-powered charging modules that automatically optimizes charging modes for different vehicle types. Such tech advancements ensure zero downtime, higher utilization rate and faster turnover for charging stations, it added. This station integrates high-voltage components directly into a prefabricated cabin, connecting to the main power grid and cutting energy loss. By prefabricating entire stations, the company aims to reduce traditional build times from months to weeks.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHATTER

Crypto Market Plunge Sparks Debates on Social Media: On November 3, the cryptocurrency market suffered a sharp downturn, with Bitcoin briefly falling below $107,000 and declining over 3% by day’s end. Ethereum’s intraday drop widened to 4%, dipping under $3,700. Notable altcoins, including BNB, Dogecoin and Cardano, fell more than 5%. According to CoinGlass data, nearly 180,000 traders faced liquidation within 24 hours, totaling $482 million in forced liquidations of $430 million from long positions and $55.9 million from short positions. Market analysts link the sell-off to a cautious U.S. Federal Reserve stance on rate cuts, boosting the dollar and dampening risk appetite globally. People expressed distress while others questioned if the fall qualified as a flash crash. Meanwhile, some netizens highlighted government attempts to use cryptocurrency in debt offset strategies. This burst of social media activity underscores the turbulent sentiment amidst an unstable crypto environment.

INDIA WATCH

Chinese Media Discusses India’s Recent Achievements in Space Sector: Chinese media highlights India’s recent test of its most powerful domestically produced rocket, the LVM3, marking a milestone ahead of its manned space missions. The rocket successfully launched the CMS-03 military communication satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The article highlights that CMS-03 satellite will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s secure multi-band communication coverage across vast oceanic and land regions, vital for strategic command and real-time operational control. It further notes that the launch also validated key upgrades to the LVM3 rocket, including a 10% boost in payload capacity and a successful test of India’s indigenous cryogenic engine, foundational for the upcoming manned mission. The article mentions Indian media reports that claim the milestone as India’s stride toward strategic autonomy in space technology, with ISRO aiming for multiple launches in 2026 and a broader commercial launch program. However, it also notes that India could only complete four launches in 2025 despite aiming to conduct 10 launches. It further argues that India lags behind major space powers in terms of technological advancements despite its cost competitiveness.

Prepared By

Arav Neil Dey

Arav Neil Dey is a research intern at the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA). Currently in his second year at FLAME University, he is pursuing a degree in International Studies. Driven by a fascination for global dynamics, he is passionate about international relations, peace and conflict studies, and military history. Arav especially enjoys diving into the shifting strategic landscape of China and West Asia, always seeking out unconventional perspectives and a deeper understanding.