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.

Republic Day of Kazakhstan: 35 Years Since the Adoption of the Declaration on State Sovereignty

by Ambassador Yerkin Akhinzhanov

On October 25, the Republic of Kazakhstan celebrates Republic Day, a national holiday that marks one of the most significant milestones in the country’s modern history. This year, the nation observes the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on State Sovereignty of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, a pivotal document that laid the foundation for Kazakhstan’s independence and statehood.

UN WORLD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION DAY: G20 and the BRICS Vision for Shared Prosperity 

By Reginald Letsholo

24 October 2025

24 October is marked annually as World Development Information Day by the United Nations (UN), reminding us that socio-economic and industrial development is an economic process and a shared moral project. The day calls on the world to strengthen international cooperation and deepen public understanding of the interdependent nature of global progress. As the UN notes, “an essential part of the work on development consists of the mobilisation of public opinion in both developing and developed countries in support of set objectives and policies.” https://www.un.org/en/observances/development-information-day  

Caribbean Tensions and American Contradictions: Venezuela’s Stand for Sovereignty
By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

24 October 2025

The southern Caribbean, often painted as a tranquil blue expanse, has become the latest flashpoint in an increasingly tense geopolitical chessboard. In recent months, the United States has deployed warships—including guided missile destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and a fast-attack submarine—into waters uncomfortably close to Venezuela’s maritime borders. Washington insists the manoeuvres are part of an expanded “counter-narcotics” campaign. Caracas sees something more menacing: a calculated provocation, an act of intimidation dressed in the language of law enforcement.

Assembly of Russian World highlights role of media in strengthening global trust

TV BRICS - 24 October 2025

Participants and experts from different countries discussed the role of new media in intercultural dialogue and countering disinformation in the media

As part of the 17th Assembly of the Russian World, a session titled “New Media dimension: strengthening dialogue – confidence-building” was held, co-organised by TV BRICS. The moderators were Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS, and Mahasha Piet Rampedi, Editor-in-Chief of African Times (South Africa).

Football Multilateralism Coming to America

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

24 October 2025

When the United States, Mexico, and Canada open their doors to the world in 2026 for the first-ever tri-national FIFA World Cup, they will not only be hosting the largest sporting event in history - 48 nations, nine African teams among them - but also staging an extraordinary test of diplomacy, unity, and global cooperation.

Youth from BRICS+ define future of volunteer movement at international conference

TV BRICS - 24 October 2025

Initiatives by young leaders to receive government-level support

More than 250 participants from 65 countries took part in the IV International Youth Volunteer Conference “BRICS To You”, held online. The event became an important platform for dialogue between experts and activists on the development of the volunteer movement in BRICS+ countries.

BRICS+ media landscape strengthens with expert insights from South African international affairs specialists

TV BRICS - 21 October 2025

TV BRICS and a South African media platform to cooperate in promoting humanitarian ties among BRICS members and partner countries

Expert opinions of South African international relations specialists and diplomats will now reach a wider audience across the BRICS+ information space. TV BRICS has launched a new partnership in South Africa with The Diplomatic Society, a media platform specialising in international relations. The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova and The Diplomatic Society Director Anisha Pemjee.

SA calls for climate finance without new debt

20 October 2025

As South Africa readies for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, government has reaffirmed its call for increased climate finance to support developing economies - emphasising that such assistance should not create new debt burdens.