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BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The roar of container ships in the port of Lianyungang (Jiasu Province, east China) and the hoot of China-Europe freight trains sound in unison. “Steel caravans” loaded with photovoltaic panels and precision instruments set off from the banks of the Yangtze River to the deserts of Central Asia. And on the shelves of Jiangsu stores, dried fruits from Central Asia look tempting, spreading a subtle aroma; cotton yarn from Central Asia dances briskly between the machines of textile factories, adding a special flavor to the “Made in Jiangsu” brand… According to the latest data from Nanjing Customs, in the first five months of 2025, Jiangsu Province’s export volume to five Central Asian countries amounted to 8.9 billion yuan, up 21.4 percent year on year.
As part of the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road, Jiangsu and Central Asia are entering a “golden period” of cooperation together, local newspaper Xinhua Daily reported.
Engineering projects are like a “steel frame”, trade flows are like “digital channels”, and high-level mutual visits and the implementation of policies and initiatives are “bridge pillars”, which are all involved in building the “Golden Bridge of the Silk Road” between Jiangsu and Central Asia. Despite the thousands of mountains and rivers separating them, thanks to the close industrial ties, Jiangsu and the Central Asian region have achieved deep integration. With unprecedented depth and breadth, the two sides continue to strengthen the foundation of mutually beneficial cooperation.
Uzbekistan, the most populous country in Central Asia and a key hub on the ancient Silk Road, has been accelerating its industrialization in recent years and has been actively working with Jiangsu to develop practical cooperation.
From the construction of a new district in Samarkand to the processing plant of the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Plant… The equipment of the Chinese engineering giant – Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG) – has become the “standard equipment” for infrastructure construction for industrialization in Central Asia. “In Uzbekistan, XCMG equipment is present at almost all large construction sites,” said Sun Si, the responsible project manager of XCMG Corporation. Over the past three years, XCMG equipment exports to Uzbekistan have exceeded 2 billion yuan, and the current stock of such equipment in the country exceeds 8,000 units. Close partnerships have been formed with many local large construction companies, equipment rental companies and mining companies.
As the e-commerce data and platform services of SOHO Holding intersect in the Central Asian digital space, the “Golden Bridge of the Silk Road” between Jiangsu and Central Asia will build more industrial highways. In January this year, SOHO Holding opened a representative office in Kazakhstan. This trading platform, located in the hinterland of Central Asia, will help enterprises in Jiangsu Province and other parts of the country to develop the Central Asian market.
“We are creating not only a trading platform, but also a high-speed channel for industrial integration,” explained the project manager in charge. The main areas of cooperation were the creation of B2C e-commerce and car trade platforms, as well as the construction of foreign warehouses in Kazakhstan. According to the set goals, this cooperation will allow SOHO Holding to achieve a bilateral trade volume of USD 1 billion with Central Asia in 5 years.
“Good products from Jiangsu” appear one after another on the market of Central Asian countries, and high-quality products from Central Asia continuously fill the shelves of stores in Jiangsu Province. “Last year, 14,800 tons of barley and 2,700 tons of feed wheat flour from Kazakhstan arrived in China on 11 China-Europe freight trains,” said a responsible executive of SUMEC International Technology Co., Ltd., which signed a framework agreement on cooperation in the field of agricultural products for 2024 with Kazakhstan’s Fort LLP worth about 500 million yuan. The company uses the direct purchase model from the manufacturer to reduce costs. In the future, it also plans to actively build a complete supply system for agricultural products within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, using Kazakhstan’s breadbasket.
Crossing deserts and seas, linking the East and Central Asia, China-Europe freight trains, like racing “steel dragons,” carry hopes for cooperation and development opportunities. Since the launch of China-Europe freight train services, a total of more than 14,000 trains have been sent from Jiangsu to Central Asia with wagons loaded at 100 percent. Jiangsu Province has firmly held its position as the main transit corridor to Central Asia. -0-
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Tashkent, July 1 (Xinhua) — The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project is not just a large-scale infrastructure initiative, but a key strategic corridor that will help strengthen regional connectivity and economic transformation in Central Asia, Narbuta Babakhalov, an adviser to the chairman of the board of Uzbekistan Railways and a doctor of economic sciences, said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.
“The project attracts increased attention from Uzbekistan, as it connects the East and the West, opening up new prospects for the development of transport and logistics in the region,” the expert noted. According to him, the joint implementation of this project by China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan clearly demonstrates the high level of political trust and the spirit of pragmatic partnership.
N. Babahalov emphasized the strategic importance of the route for Uzbekistan. The railway will significantly reduce the time of cargo delivery to South and Southeast Asia, reduce logistics costs and overcome the limitations of current transport routes. “This project strengthens our country’s position as an important transport hub in Central Asia and supports the implementation of the national strategy “Openness to the East,” he said.
The expert also noted that the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is becoming part of the conjugation of the Belt and Road Initiative with the sustainable development programs of the countries of the region. “We see how this project contributes to political coordination, expansion of cross-border cooperation and deepening of regional integration,” the expert emphasized.
He paid special attention to China’s contribution to the development of the project. “The Chinese side provides advanced technologies and equipment, demonstrating respect for the interests of Uzbekistan and actively involving local resources and specialists. This contributes to the creation of jobs, the transfer of knowledge and the formation of production chains in the region,” he said.
“Uzbekistan is ready to work with China and other partners to facilitate the successful implementation of the project, which has impressive potential that can bring real benefits to the peoples of the region,” N. Babakhalov concluded. –0–
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BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Stock Exchange and AIX (Astana International Exchange) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation, aiming to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchanges between the two capital markets.
As the Zhongguo Zhengquanbao newspaper writes, citing a representative of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in 2017 the exchange agreed on cooperation with the Kazakhstan International Financial Center Astana and joined the AIX share. By now, AIX has formed a full-fledged infrastructure and a system of market rules, and has also achieved certain results in attracting issuers and investors.
The signing of the memorandum will promote exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the fields of information exchange, marketing and product development. It will also lay a solid foundation for cooperation in the capital markets of both countries to support the joint construction of the Belt and Road.
Under the guidance of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with AIX and the capital market of Kazakhstan. At the same time, it will continuously expand the scope of external communication, steadily promote diversified cooperation with overseas exchanges, so as to promote high-quality opening of the capital market. -0-
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GUANGZHOU, July 1 (Xinhua) — China Southern Airlines launched a direct flight route Monday linking Guangzhou, capital of southern China’s Guangdong Province, with the capital of Uzbekistan, the airline said.
Flights numbered CZ3053/CZ3054 will operate on the new route three times a week: Guangzhou-Tashkent on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, and Tashkent-Guangzhou on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The wide-body A330-300 will depart from Guangzhou at 19:35 Beijing time and arrive in Tashkent at 23:50 local time. In the opposite direction, the plane will depart at 01:30 local time and land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 10:55 Beijing time.
Travel time from Guangzhou to Tashkent is 7 hours 15 minutes, and the return journey is 6 hours 25 minutes.
Earlier, China Southern Airlines launched direct flights Beijing/Daxing/-Tashkent, Urumqi-Tashkent and Urumqi-Samarkand, bringing the frequency of flights in both directions on these four routes operated by the airline to 18 per week.
China Southern Airlines said the airline has actively responded to the Belt and Road Initiative and is constantly expanding its “Air Silk Road”.
The opening of the Guangzhou-Tashkent flight will give a new impetus to transportation during the peak summer season this year, the air carrier said in a statement. -0-
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A China-Europe freight train departed from Beijing on Monday, marking the launch of the capital’s first cross-Caspian Sea multimodal freight service.
The train, loaded with 104 TEUs carrying over 2,300 tonnes of export goods such as auto parts, machinery and books, is bound for Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The route employs rail-sea-rail multimodal transport, covering more than 8,000 kilometers and cutting transit times from about 50 days to approximately 15.
Departing from Fangshan District, Beijing’s southwestern gateway, the train exits China via Horgos Port in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, travels through Kazakhstan, crosses the Caspian Sea by ferry, and continues by rail to Baku. Some of the cargo will then be distributed to Georgia, Türkiye, Serbia and beyond.
According to Lu Peng, director of the Fangshan District bureau of commerce, the launch of the route marks a significant step in expanding the diversified corridors of China-Europe freight services originating from Beijing. It will help shape a comprehensive international logistics network combining direct overland routes and rail-sea intermodal transport.
In our guides to the classics, experts explain key literary works.
Ibn Battuta, was born in Tangier, Morocco, on February 24, 1304. From a statement in his celebrated travel book the Rihla (“legal affairs are my ancestral profession,”) he evidently came from an intellectually distinguished family.
According to the Rihla (travelogue), Ibn Battuta embarked on his travels from Tangier at the age of 22 with the intention of performing the Hajj (the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca) in 1325. Although he returned to Fez (his adopted home-town) around the end of 1349, he continued to visit various regions, including Granada and Sudan, in subsequent years.
Over the course of his almost 30 years of travel, Ibn Battuta covered an astonishing distance of approximately 73,000 miles (117,000 kilometres), visiting a region that today encompasses more than 50 countries. His journeys covered much of the medieval Islamic world and beyond, excluding Northern Europe.
In 1355, he returned to Morocco for the last time and remained there for the rest of his life. Upon his return he dictated his experiences, observations and anecdotes to the Andalusian scholar Ibn Juzayy, with a compilation of his travels completed in 1355 or 1356.
The work, formally titled A Gift to Researchers on the Curiosities of Cities and the Marvels of Journeys, is more commonly referred to as Rihlat Ibn Battuta or simply Rihla.
A painting of Ibn Battuta (on right) in Egypt by Leon Benett. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY
More than a travelogue or geographical record, this book provides rich insights into 14th-century social and political life, capturing cultural diversity across nations. Ibn Battuta details local lifestyles, linguistic traits, beliefs, clothing, cuisines, holidays, artistic traditions and gender relations, as well as commercial activities and currencies.
His observations also include geographical features such as mountains, rivers and agricultural products. Notably, the work highlights his encounters with over 60 sultans and more than 2,000 prominent figures, making it a valuable historical resource.
The travels
His travels began after a dream. According to Ibn Battuta, one night, while in Fuwwa, a town near Alexandria in Egypt, he dreamed of flying on a massive bird across various lands, landing in a dark, greenish country.
To test the local sheikh’s mystical knowledge, he decided if the sheikh knew of his dream, he was truly extraordinary. The next morning, after leading the dawn prayer, he saw the sheikh bid farewell to visitors. Later, the sheikh astonishingly revealed knowledge of Ibn Battuta’s dream and prophesied his pilgrimage through Yemen, Iraq, Turkey and India.
At the time, the Middle East was under the rule of the Mamluk sultanate, Anatolia was divided among principalities and the Mongol Ilkhanate state controlled Iran, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Ibn Battuta initially travelled through North Africa, Egypt, Palestine and Syria, completing his first Hajj in 1326.
He then visited Iraq and Iran, returning to Mecca. In 1328, he explored East Africa, reaching Mogadishu, Mombasa, Sudan and Kilwa (modern Tanzania), as well as Yemen, Oman and Anatolia, where he documented cities like Alanya, Konya, Erzurum, Nicaea and Bursa.
His descriptions are vivid. Describing the city of Dimyat, on the bank of the Nile, he says:
Many of the houses have steps leading down to the Nile. Banana trees are especially abundant there, and their fruit is carried to Cairo in boats. Its sheep and goats are allowed to pasture at liberty day and night, and for this reason the saying goes of Dimyat, ‘Its wall is a sweetmeat and its dogs are sheep’. No one who enters the city may afterwards leave it except by the governor’s seal […]
Farmland on the banks of the Nile river today. Alice-D/shutterstock
When it comes to Anatolia (in modern-day Turkey), he declares:
This country, known as the Land of Rum, is the most beautiful in the world. While Allah Almighty has distributed beauty to other lands separately, He has gathered them all here. The most beautiful and well-dressed people live in this land, and the most delicious food is prepared here […] From the moment we arrived, our neighbors — both men and women — showed great concern for our wellbeing. Here, women do not shy away from men; when we departed, they bid us farewell as if we were family, expressing their sadness through tears.
A judge and husband
In 1332, Ibn Battutua met the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos III Palaiologos. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY
Since Ibn Battuta dictated his work, it’s difficult to assess the extent of the scribe’s influence in recording his narratives. Despite being an educated man, he occasionally narrates like a commoner and sometimes exceeds the bounds of polite language. At times, he provides excessive detail, giving the impression he may be quoting from sources beyond his own observations.
Nevertheless, the Rihla stands out for its engaging style and captivating anecdotes, drawing readers in.
Ibn Battuta later journeyed through Crimea, Central Asia, Khwarezm (a large oasis region in the territories of present-day Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan), Bukhara (a city in Uzbekistan), and the Hindu Kush Mountains. In 1332, he met Byzantine Emperor Andronikos III Palaiologos and travelled to Istanbul with the caravan of Uzbek Khan’s third wife. He mentions a caravan that even has a market:
Whenever the caravan halted, food was cooked in great brass cauldrons, called dasts, and supplied from them to the poorer pilgrims and those who had no provisions. […] This caravan contained also animated bazaars and great supplies of luxuries and all kinds of food and fruit. They used to march during the night and light torches in front of the file of camels and litters, so that you saw the countryside gleaming with light and the darkness turned into radiant day.
Ibn Battuta arrived in Delhi in 1333, where he served as a judge under Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq for seven years. He married or was married to local women in many of the places he stayed. Among his wives were ordinary people as well as the daughters of the administrative class.
Miniature painting in Mughal style depicting the court of Muhammad bin Tughluq. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY
The Sultan’s generosity, intelligence and unconventional ruling style both impressed and surprised Ibn Battuta. However, Muhammad bin Tughluq was known for making excessively harsh and abrupt decisions at times, which led Ibn Battuta to approach him with caution. Nevertheless, with the Sultan’s support, he remained in India for a long time and was eventually chosen as an ambassador to China in 1341.
In 1345 his mission was disrupted when his ship capsized off the coast of Calcutta (then known as Sadqawan) in the Indian Ocean. Though he survived, he lost most of his possessions.
After the incident, he remained in India for a while before continuing his journey by other means. During this period, he travelled through India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He served as a judge in the latter for one and a half years. In 1345, he journeyed to China via Bengal, Burma and Sumatra, reaching the city of Guangzhou but limiting his exploration to the southern coast.
He was among the first Arab travellers to record Islam’s spread in the Malay Archipelago, noting interactions between Muslims and Hindu-Buddhist communities. Visiting Java and Sumatra, he praised Sultan Malik al-Zahir of Sumatra as a generous, pious and scholarly ruler and highlighted his rare practice of walking to Friday prayers.
On his return, Ibn Battuta explored regions such as Iran, Iraq, North Africa, Spain and the Kingdom of Mali, documenting the vast Islamic world.
Back in his homeland, Ibn Battuta served as a judge in several locations. He died around 1368-9 while serving as a judge in Morocco and was buried in his birthplace, Tangier.
Historic copy of selected parts of the Travel Report by Ibn Battuta, 1836 CE, Cairo. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY
The status of women
Ibn Battuta’s travels revealed intriguing insights into the status of women across regions. In inner West Africa, he observed matriarchal practices where lineage and inheritance were determined by the mother’s family.
Among Turks, women rode horses like raiders, traded actively and did not veil their faces.
In the Maldives, husbands leaving the region had to abandon their wives. He noted that Muslim women there, including the ruling woman, did not cover their heads. Despite attempting to enforce the hijab as a judge, he failed.
He offers fascinating insights into food cultures. In Siberia, sled dogs were fed before humans. He described 15-day wedding feasts in India.
He tried local produce such as mango in the Indian subcontinent, which he compared to an apple, and sun-dried, sliced fish in Oman.
Religious practices
Ibn Battuta’s accounts of the Hajj (pilgrimage) rituals he performed six times provide a unique perspective. He references a fatwa by Ibn Taymiyyah, prominent Islamic scholar and theologian known for his opposition to theological innovations and critiques of Sufism and philosophy, advising against shortening prayers for those travelling to Medina.
Ibn Battuta’s accounts, particularly regarding the Iranian region, offer important perspectives into religious sects during a period when Iran started shifting from Sunnism to Shiism. He describes societies with diverse demographics, including Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Arabs and Baluchis. His observations on religious practices are especially significant.
Inclined toward Sufism, Ibn Battuta often dressed like a dervish during his travels. He offers a compelling view of Islamic mysticism. He considered regions like Damascus as places of abundance and Anatolia as a land of compassion, interpreting them with a spiritual perspective.
His accounts of Sufi education, dervish lodges, zawiyas (similar to monasteries), and tombs, along with the special invocations of Sufi masters, are important historical records. He also observed and documented unique practices, such as the followers of the Persian Sufi saint Sheikh Qutb al-Din Haydar wearing iron rings on their hands, necks, ears, and even private parts to avoid sexual intercourse.
While Ibn Battuta primarily visited Muslim lands, he also travelled to non-Muslim territories, offering key understandings into different religious cultures, for instance interactions between Crimean Muslims and Christian Armenians in the Golden Horde region.
He also documented churches, icons and monasteries, such as the tomb of the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem. His observation of Muslims openly reciting the call to prayer (adhan) in China is significant.
Other anecdotes include the division of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus into a mosque and Christian church. Most importantly, his encounters with Hindus and Buddhists in the Indian subcontinent and Malay Islands provide rich historical context.
His accounts of death rituals reveal diverse practices. In Sinop (a city in Turkey), 40 days of mourning were declared for a ruler’s mother, while in Iran, a funeral resembled a wedding celebration. He observed similarities in cremation practices between India and China and described a chilling custom in some regions where slaves and concubines were buried alive with the deceased.
Ibn Battuta’s Rihla, widely translated into Eastern and Western languages, has drawn some criticism for containing depictions that sometimes diverge from historical continuity or borrow from other works. Ibn Battuta himself admitted to using earlier travel books as references.
Despite limited recognition in older sources, the Rihla gained prominence in the West in the 19th century. His legacy remains vibrant today. Morocco declared 1996–1997 the “Year of Ibn Battuta,” and established a museum in Tangier to honour him. In Dubai, a mall is named after him.
Notably, Ibn Battuta travelled to more destinations than Marco Polo and shared a broader range of humane anecdotes, showcasing the depth and diversity of his experiences.
Ismail Albayrak does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Tashkent, June 30 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan exported 17.1 thousand tons of tomatoes worth $17.1 million in the first five months of this year, Uzbek media reported on Monday, citing data from the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
It is reported that among the countries to which the export was carried out, Russia was the main buyer, with 14 thousand tons of products sent there.
After Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were the main buyers of Uzbek tomatoes, where 1.6 thousand and 1.4 thousand tons were exported, respectively. –0–
NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft delivering approximately three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 92 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 3:32 p.m. EDT, Thursday, July 3 (12:32 a.m. Baikonur time, Friday, July 4), on a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Live launch coverage will begin at 3:10 p.m. on NASA+. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media. After a two-day, in-orbit journey to the station, the spacecraft will dock autonomously to the space-facing port of the orbiting laboratory’s Poisk module at 5:27 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. NASA’s rendezvous and docking coverage will begin at 4:45 p.m. on NASA+. The Progress 92 spacecraft will remain docked to the space station for approximately six months before departing for re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere to dispose of trash loaded by the crew. Ahead of the spacecraft’s arrival, the Progress 90 spacecraft will undock from the Poisk module on Tuesday, July 1. NASA will not stream undocking. The International Space Station is a convergence of science, technology, and human innovation that enables research not possible on Earth. For nearly 25 years, NASA has supported a continuous U.S. human presence aboard the orbiting laboratory, through which astronauts have learned to live and work in space for extended periods of time. The space station is a springboard for developing a low Earth economy and NASA’s next great leaps in exploration, including missions to the Moon under Artemis and, ultimately, human exploration of Mars. Learn more about the International Space Station, its research, and crew, at: https://www.nasa.gov/station -end- Jimi RussellHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1100james.j.russell@nasa.gov Sandra Jones / Joseph ZakrzewskiJohnson Space Center, Houston281-483-5111sandra.p.jones@nasa.gov / joseph.a.zakrzewski@nasa.gov
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SHYA leads United Nations youth volunteer interns to visit OCMFA The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau promulgated the Youth Development Blueprint at end-2022. The vision is to nurture a new generation of young people with an affection for the country and for Hong Kong and equipped with global perspectives, an aspiring mindset and positive thinking, who will make contributions to the development of the country and the city. The Government launched the Programme in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) Volunteers and provides full funding support to local university students to undertake six-month volunteer placements in different UN agencies. This would help young people expand their horizons and develop their personal capabilities, and also provide an opportunity for them to contribute to the international community in the capacity of Chinese youth volunteers. This year, the Programme offers a total of 20 internship placements in different UN agencies located in Kazakhstan, Laos, Nepal, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Miss Mak expressed gratitude to the OCMFA for its support for youth development work in Hong Kong, especially the arrangements of today’s visit. She also thanked the representatives from the Department of International Organizations and Conferences of the OCMFA for introducing the work of the OCMFA to the youth volunteer interns, providing them with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s foreign affairs, as well as Hong Kong’s unique role and advantages in the country’s opening up to the world and global governance. She encouraged the interns to cherish this volunteer internship opportunity, showcase Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, and also tell good stories of the country and Hong Kong.
The youth volunteer interns will depart successively to undertake volunteer placements in UN agencies, such as the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Issued at HKT 19:00
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BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Monday that it will extend anti-dumping duties on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled sheets and coils imported from the European Union, Britain, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Indonesia for another five years from July 1.
This decision was made following an investigation initiated in July 2024 at the request of the Chinese industry in connection with the expiration of anti-dumping measures in relation to the above-mentioned products.
As noted by the Ministry of Commerce, if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, dumping of stainless steel billets and hot-rolled sheets and coils imported from the EU, UK, ROK and Indonesia may continue or resume, potentially causing further or new damage to China’s industry.
Under the expanded measures, anti-dumping duties on imported stainless steel were set in the range of 23.1% to 103.1% for Kazakhstan, 43% for the EU and the UK, and 20.2% for Indonesia.
Stainless steel billets and hot rolled sheets and coils are widely used in shipbuilding, container manufacturing, railway construction, electric power, petroleum and petrochemical industries. –0–
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BISHKEK, June 30 (Xinhua) — The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states was held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, the press service of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry reported.
During the meeting, current issues of international and regional security were discussed, as well as the coordination of foreign policy activities of member countries within the CSTO. Particular attention was paid to the situation in the CSTO’s area of responsibility, strengthening collective approaches to countering external threats, and interaction with other international organizations.
In his speech, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev emphasized the importance of consolidating the efforts of the CSTO member countries against the backdrop of growing global challenges and emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to the principles of collective security, equal dialogue and respect for sovereignty.
The Minister noted that the Kyrgyz side attaches particular importance to issues of strengthening trust between the states of the region, expanding multilateral diplomacy, and the active participation of the CSTO in resolving crisis situations exclusively by peaceful means.
In addition, the meeting participants emphasized the need to further deepen cooperation in the information sphere, counteract the spread of destructive ideologies, and strengthen the CSTO’s position in the international arena.
Following the meeting, a number of statements were signed, including on countering radicalization leading to terrorism and extremism, on international information security, on the United Nations Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan, and in connection with the situation in the Middle East.
The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, as well as the CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov. –0–
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BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — A cargo flight from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, landed at Laining International Airport in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Saturday, marking the launch of a new cargo air route between the two regions, the prefecture’s press service said.
The cargo carried on the aircraft, including chilled salmon from Norway, live jumbo land crabs from France and cherries from Tajikistan, was delivered to the integrated import inspection facility upon arrival at the airport. It is the first shipment of fruits and edible aquatic organisms to be brought to the facility since it was granted import approval in 2024.
It should be noted that to ensure the quality of these food products on the charter flight, a cold chain and advanced freshness preservation technologies were used.
It should be recalled that Laining International Airport is the second largest air checkpoint in Xinjiang and one of the important hub airports of the Belt and Road Initiative. -0-
Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak today led youth interns of the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau – UN Volunteer Internship Programme to visit the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OCMFA).
The Hong Kong SAR Government launched the internship programme with the UN Volunteers and provides full funding support to local university students to undertake six-month volunteer placements in different UN agencies.
This helps expand young people’s horizons and develop their capabilities, while also providing them an opportunity to contribute to the international community as Chinese youth. The programme is offering 20 internship placements this year in different UN agencies located in Kazakhstan, Laos, Nepal, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Miss Mak expressed gratitude to the OCMFA for its support for youth work in Hong Kong and thanked its Department of International Organizations & Conferences for introducing OCMFA’s work to the interns, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s foreign affairs as well as the city’s unique role in the country’s opening up to the world and global governance.
She encouraged the interns to cherish the internship opportunity, showcase Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, and also tell good stories of the country and Hong Kong.
The youth interns will undertake volunteer placements in UN agencies such as the UN Development Programme, UN Children’s Fund and Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN.
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URUMQI, June 30 (Xinhua) — An event to boost agricultural economic and trade cooperation and promote Xinjiang’s agricultural brands to overseas markets was held in Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on June 29. The event is an important part of the trade promotion program of the 2025 Eurasian Goods and Trade Expo.
According to local newspaper Xinjiang Daily, the event aims to promote interactions between agricultural enterprises and organizations, make full use of the advantages of Xinjiang’s geographical location, openness and strengths of the industry, and serve high-quality agricultural economic and trade cooperation between China and participating countries in the framework of jointly building the Belt and Road.
On that day, representatives of agricultural departments, research institutes, and enterprise associations from 14 countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan, as well as heads of relevant departments in Xinjiang and representatives of leading agricultural enterprises in the region, gathered together to present their products and consolidate opinions on cooperation issues.
According to Tan Mingze, an official with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xinjiang has been comprehensively promoting international cooperation in the agricultural sector in recent years by relying on its advantages. In 2024, Xinjiang’s agricultural trade volume reached 2.77 billion US dollars, with an average annual growth rate of 35 percent over the past three years. Xinjiang’s elite crop varieties, water-saving irrigation technologies and advanced agricultural machinery have been widely applied in neighboring countries. In the future, Xinjiang will continue to promote facilitation of agricultural economic and trade cooperation and fully support local agricultural enterprises in entering international markets.
“This event is of great significance to promoting trade in Xinjiang’s high-quality agricultural products, establishing links between enterprises and deepening cooperation in agricultural supply chains,” said Zhang Qian, chief project appraisal specialist at the Foreign Economic Cooperation Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
During the event, foreign participants expressed hope for joint efforts with other participants to expand agricultural trade and economic cooperation. -0-
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BISHKEK, June 30 (Xinhua) — The festivals “Kyrgyz daamy” (Taste of Kyrgyz Cuisine) and “Kyrgyz shyrdagy” (shyrdag is a type of felt carpet), as well as the international tournament in Kyrgyz wrestling “Khan Koshoi” were held in At-Bashy district of Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan from June 28 to 29, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on its website.
The festival featured traditional national dishes, including forgotten recipes. Folk art masters from seven regions of the country presented their unique products, including felt carpets and other handicrafts. In addition, athletes from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan took part in a tournament in Kyrgyz Kurosh /a type of wrestling/, and archers and artists demonstrated their skills.
The event began with a performance of an excerpt from the epic “Manas”. Then, in the form of a theatrical performance, the stages of making Kyrgyz shyrdagy, baking traditional bread, preparing kumys and other elements of the life of nomads were shown.
A concert program was also organized for the festival guests. –0–
The final meeting of this academic year took place on June 25. Academic Council of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. And if at previous meetings issues of technological development, international cooperation and financial stability of the university were considered, now the emphasis was placed on social issues.
“Today, the Academic Council is about people,” said HSE Rector Nikita Anisimov, opening the meeting. Before discussing the main agenda, he reported that the day before, on June 24, in accordance with the decree of the President of Russia, several university employees became recipients of state awards.
The Order of Friendship was awarded to full professors Viktor Bolotov and Anton Ivanov, and the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 2nd degree, was awarded to research professor FSN Leonid Polyakov. The honorary title “Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation” was awarded to full professor Andrei Klimenko, “Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation” – to full professor Vladislav Podinovsky.
Nikita Anisimov also recalled that in the recent elections to the Russian Academy of Sciences, four HSE employees elected academicians, seven – corresponding members. “This is evidence of the good potential and power of our university, the dynamics of its development and the attitude towards it,” the rector emphasized.
The first item on the agenda was the traditional summer competition for filling positions of professorial and teaching staff (PTS). Its preliminary results were reported by HSE Vice-Rector Alexey Koshel and Head of the Commission on Personnel and Awards of the Academic Council Marina Oleshek.
Alexey Koshel noted that the number of recommended candidates for three- and four-year contracts in Moscow has increased compared to the winter competition. The vice-rector noted that the St. Petersburg campus demonstrated high activity in terms of staff renewal: there are almost as many external candidates for professor vacancies there as internal ones.
All this speaks to the effectiveness of the chosen vector of development of personnel policy: the university attracts talented teachers and scientists to the positions of teaching staff, with whom it is ready to enter into long-term cooperation. At the same time, the status of a professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics is highly attractive on the market, ensuring serious competition and stable renewal of the academic environment.
The second issue on the agenda is the system of material motivation of HSE employees. The key element of this system is the Regulation on Remuneration, adopted back in 2015. At that time, it represented a set of the most modern solutions in the education system. Since then, many changes have occurred at the university, in legislation and in the labor market, the requirements and basic expectations of employees have been transformed, the range of best practices for working with material motivation has expanded, so there was a need to develop a new version of the document.
“A high level of guaranteed wages for full-time employees and a system of academic bonuses have been and remain a serious factor and incentive for the development of the university. The revision of the Regulation on wages has become a logical and necessary step to maintain leadership and motivation of the team, which today works on global projects in science and education, and faces serious professional challenges,” said Alexey Koshel.
The new regulation includes a support system for young professionals: financial support for the period of adaptation to professional activity, a paid mentoring system, and an allowance for defending dissertations for the degree of candidate of science. The regulation revises and supplements the list of incentive payments and social measures. The model for remuneration of external part-time workers has been changed, and business processes for concluding civil law contracts have been simplified. In addition, digital tools are being developed that allow employees to see all the financial incentives available at the university.
Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Alexander Balyshev also noted the importance of maintaining the volume of the university’s investments in academic allowances taking into account inflation. Changes in their structure are possible, but they will remain an incentive tool.
The proposed innovations were approved by the relevant commissions of the Academic Council, as well as Trade Union of HSE Employees, as its chairman, ordinary professor Dmitry Kuznetsov, spoke about.
The Academic Council supported the changes: they will come into force in 2026. As Nikita Anisimov emphasized, the material motivation system is a framework that is designed to streamline wages and make people’s lives easier. The new system will become more balanced, transparent and fair, aimed at a systematic increase in the salaries of university employees.
The meeting also focused on non-material motivation. The Academic Council approved the Regulation on the system of awards and incentives at the National Research University Higher School of Economics. This system exists at the university, but, like the remuneration system, it needs to be modernized. “Its principles should also be clear to the team,” Nikita Anisimov noted. Alexey Koshel spoke in more detail about the innovations in this matter.
He noted that professional recognition as a tool of non-material motivation does not lose its relevance. “Today, it is important to focus efforts on ensuring that managers at all levels have complete and up-to-date information about the award system and actively use the available tools. The University plans to develop the practice of presenting awards in a solemn atmosphere and make professional recognition a significant event for colleagues and the University as a whole,” said Alexey Koshel.
The incentive system includes a letter of gratitude and a thank-you note, which will be available to any employee from the first days of work (according to the previously effective rules – with at least one year of experience). The award system includes a certificate of honor from HSE, medals from HSE, honorary badges from HSE and honorary titles (statuses). Two new statuses are “Honorary Worker of HSE” and “Honorary Professor of HSE”, and the latter can be assigned to external colleagues – partners, trustees of the university.
He stated that it was possible to preserve all the advantages of the scientific conference: a stable brand, an interdisciplinary program, the involvement of different scientific schools, and the attraction of young scientists, including those from Russian regions. The top 10 countries by the number of foreign speakers included China, India, Qatar, the USA, Belarus, Brazil, Kazakhstan, the UK, South Africa, and Kyrgyzstan.
The Academic Council decided to rename the conference. Now it will be called the April International Scientific Conference named after E.G. Yasin.
Concluding the meeting, Nikita Anisimov thanked his colleagues for the involved discussion and for their effective work in the past academic year. He recalled that the admissions campaign had begun at the Higher School of Economics, which would continue after the vacation period.
“It is important that the university has formed a united and diverse team, which is well represented in the Academic Council. In this unity and diversity lies our strength and our future,” the HSE rector concluded.
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — A train loaded with 104 standard containers of auto parts and mechanical equipment worth more than 15 million yuan departed from Beijing’s Fangshan district on Monday for Azerbaijan’s capital Baku. It is the first China-Europe trans-Caspian train linking Beijing and Baku.
According to the Beijing branch of China State Railway Corporation (CSRC), the train departed from the Fangshan district station, crossed the state border through the Khorgos checkpoint (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Northwest China), and arrived at the Caspian port of Aktau (Kazakhstan), from where these goods will be delivered by ferry to the port of Alyat, and then by rail to Baku.
Transportation of cargo from Beijing to Baku involves the use of the multimodal method “railway – sea – rail”. The cargo will cover a distance of more than 8 thousand km and arrive in Baku in 15 days. Upon arrival in Baku, some of the cargo will be transported to Georgia, Turkey, Serbia and other countries.
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is the southern corridor of the China-Europe international freight routes, and this multimodal “rail-sea-rail” mode, compared with traditional sea transportation, will not only shorten transportation time, but also expand the coverage of relevant services to countries along the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as Central and Eastern European countries and Western European countries, said Wang Chuanmeng, general manager of Beijing Fangshan International Land Port Management Company.
The launch of the above-mentioned cargo service has created a more convenient and efficient international logistics channel for enterprises in Beijing and surrounding areas, which will help reduce their logistics costs and enhance their competitiveness in the international market, and will effectively promote trade cooperation between China and Azerbaijan and other countries, said a senior official of the Beijing branch of the CGRC. -0-
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — The “China-Central Asia Spirit” not only reflects the consensus reached by China and Central Asian countries during long-term cooperation, but also demonstrates their firm determination to deepen cooperation for common development, said Sun Zhuangzhi, director of the Institute of Russia, East Europe and Central Asia at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
On May 17, the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the “China-Central Asia Spirit” was put forward, characterized by mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance and the promotion of joint modernization through high-quality development.
Sun Zhuangzhi noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations for more than 30 years, China and the Central Asian countries have always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit in various areas of cooperation. And the introduction of the “China-Central Asia Spirit” came at the most opportune moment. It not only summarizes the experience of developing relations between China and the countries of the region, but also sets guidelines for future cooperation.
Sun Zhuangzhi stressed that advancing joint modernization through high-quality development is a key component of the “China-Central Asia Spirit” and the common goal of long-term cooperation between the two sides.
“It sets a clear path for building a community of shared destiny for China and Central Asia, embodying genuine mutual benefit and common gain,” he said, adding that this is a path of sustainable development that is fundamentally different from the Western traditional model of modernization.
According to him, China and the Central Asian states are currently experiencing a key period of development and revival. And the desire for national revival and modernization coincides between the parties.
Sun Zhuangzhi also pointed out that against the backdrop of the acceleration of tectonic processes of global transformation unseen in a century, the advancement of the “China-Central Asia Spirit” has practical significance and is of contemporary value.
He stressed that the “China-Central Asia Spirit”, which is a “stabilizer” and “compass” in the development of relations between the two sides, helps overcome external interference and uncertainties.
“Especially in recent years, amid geopolitical turbulence, China and Central Asian countries need a unifying concept like the ‘China-Central Asia Spirit’ more than ever. It will open up new horizons for regional cooperation in modernization and bring greater stability and positive energy to the world,” the expert said.
Deepening the China-Central Asia mechanism and putting forward the China-Central Asia Spirit will also give strong impetus to the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, Sun said.
“They will stimulate deeper regional cooperation within the framework of this initiative and will bring great benefits for the development of both the region and other countries participating in the initiative,” he concluded. -0-
Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –
The Novosibirsk State University has completed the InteRussia internship program for foreign engineering specialists, which ran from June 2 to 27. Akademgorodok was visited by 17 students from 14 countries, including Chile, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Albania, Serbia, Bangladesh, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Indonesia, Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Tanzania. This was the first experience for the university in holding such a long event with the participation of young researchers from different countries.
The internship was organized by the Gorchakov Fund, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the ANO “Mezhdunarodniki” with the support of the Directorate of the World Youth Festival and the Presidential Grants Fund.
Adelina Kozulina, an employee of the NSU Education Export Department and coordinator of the InteRussia international internship, summed up the results of the project and commented:
— This is our second experience of holding an international internship Interussia together with the Gorchakov Fund. I think that this time the experience was very positive. The guys were friendly and sociable, they really successfully integrated into our team and the academic atmosphere. It was very easy to interact and communicate with them. This time we had a wider geography, the participants came from different countries. For the NSU Education Export Department, this was a very interesting experience.
For a month, young researchers were trained at the university in two promising areas – “Artificial Intelligence and Medicine” and “Modern Quantum and Information Technologies in Electronics and Photonics”. The event resulted in the preparation and presentation of their own scientific project.
Evgeny Pavlovsky, Head of the Laboratory of Streaming Data Analytics and Machine Learning Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU and the head of the Artificial Intelligence and Medicine department, noted at the school’s closing ceremony:
— I am glad that we successfully held and completed this school, which involved very talented young researchers. Thanks to this internship, you not only learned something new, but also got imbued with the special atmosphere of Akademgorodok. You made new contacts and will continue to work together. I am sure that you can become those who will shape our good future with artificial intelligence both in healthcare and in other areas.
Artur Pogosov, professor of the Department of Semiconductor Physics Physics Department of NSU, Head of the Department of General Physics at NSU Physics Department, thanked the participants for their energy, attention and curiosity:
— Quantum mechanics and quantum computing is an amazing and complex field of knowledge, based on deep philosophical ideas. As a rule, our students spend an entire academic year to master this area. For you, it was rather a quick and unexpected jump. But even this short period allowed you to see the complexity, beauty and mystery of the quantum world. I wish you success in your further studies, research, a brilliant career and future.
The school participants thanked the organizers and noted the special friendly atmosphere that had developed during the internship. They also expressed confidence that they would interact and continue their joint research work.
Annageldi Khydyrov, Turkmenistan:
— I work as a leading programmer and developer in the field of AI. This is not my first trip to Russia. This time I chose the direction of “Artificial Intelligence and Medicine”. My experience here will be very helpful for my further research. The professors taught at the highest level, we not only studied theory, but also practiced. Previously, I was little familiar with the use of AI in medicine, thanks to this internship, new horizons of understanding opened up for me. We became very close friends with all the participants, I am sure that we will continue to cooperate.
Bashar Firas Issaf Al-Sayegh, Jordan:
— I chose quantum technologies because I have a basic background in physics and am currently deciding in which area to continue my studies and research. This international internship allowed me to make a choice regarding the topic of my master’s and later doctoral dissertations. This concerns the technical side and training. I would also like to note the social aspect. It was a wonderful experience for all participants. We met people from all over the world, we talked about our cultures, languages, traditions, heritage and religions. This is a unique experience for me as well, because now I know that there are people on this planet who have the same ambitions, needs and human feelings. I am returning home more confident and with a stock of interesting stories.
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BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization International Curling Tournament kicked off Saturday in the Chinese border city of Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, a subsidiary area of the China-SCO Winter Sports Demonstration Zone.
The 6-day competition involves 16 teams from China, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The total number of participating athletes exceeds 100 people, according to data from the news platform chinanews.com.
In particular, from the Chinese side, teams from the provinces of Qinghai, Sichuan, Shanxi and the city of Chongqing have been declared for the tournament, and the Russian side, in addition to the national teams – two women’s and one men’s, is also represented by a team from the Russian University of Sports, the Russian Curling Federation reports.
The tournament is held by the Yichun Municipal People’s Government under the auspices and support of the Winter Sports Management Center of the State Administration of Physical Culture and Sports, the Heilongjiang Provincial Administration of Physical Culture and Sports and the China Curling Federation. -0-
Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –
On June 26, the first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin was held in Bishkek. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took part in it. The Council, formed in the spring of 2025, is called upon to promote the development of KRSU. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, who was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KRSU.
In his speech, he emphasized the strategic importance of the university for training highly qualified personnel who will contribute to the development of Kyrgyzstan.
KRSU is the flagship of higher education in our country. We must pay special attention to the quality of students’ training, because they will be the ones who will manage various sectors of the economy and state institutions in the future, Kamchybek Tashiev noted.
The Board of Trustees includes 16 representatives of government agencies, academic, public and commercial organizations, industrial enterprises of Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Among the Russian members of the Board of Trustees of KRSU are the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation on Education, Chairman of the Council of ANO “Eurasia” Alena Arshinova, Managing Director for New Technologies and Projects of the Rostec State Corporation Maxim Nagaitsev, Rector of the St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University Dmitry Ivanov, Director of JSC “Petersburg Tractor Plant” Sergey Serebryakov. The Polytechnic University was represented by the Rector, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy. All members of the Board of Trustees of KRSU were unanimous in their assessment of the importance of creating a single educational space of Russia and Kyrgyzstan and the flagship role of KRSU in this integration process.
The key topic of discussion was the KRSU development strategy until 2030 and the long-term vision until 2040. Acting Rector of the University Sergey Volkov presented a plan for the transformation of the university, including the creation of engineering and technical, biomedical and socio-humanitarian clusters. Particular attention is paid to the training of specialists in the field of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and nuclear medicine. SPbPU, as a curator university, will assist in updating educational programs and developing a research base.
An important event was the approval of the project for the construction of a new campus of KRSU for 15,000 students. A land plot of 30 hectares has already been allocated near the state residence “Ala-Archa”. The construction is financed by the Russian Federation, and the design will begin immediately after the signing of the intergovernmental agreement.
Another initiative was the creation of the KRSU Endowment Fund, the first in the Kyrgyz Republic. The fund will accumulate donations and direct investment income to support students, scientific grants and infrastructure development. Members of the board of trustees, including representatives of Gazprom and Rostec, expressed their willingness to participate in its formation.
The meeting raised issues of combating corruption in universities, expanding the network of regional colleges of KRSU and developing bilingual education programs. Kamchybek Tashiev called for strengthening efforts to preserve the Russian language in the educational space of Kyrgyzstan.
The Russian language is not only a communication tool, but also a key to advanced knowledge. We must resist attempts to displace it, he stressed.
The meeting ended with agreements on further cooperation. Russian universities, including SPbPU, will provide expert and methodological support to KRSU, and industrial partners will assist in the employment of graduates.
I am confident that the combined efforts will allow KRSU to become not only the leading university in Kyrgyzstan, but also one of the leaders in education in Central Asia, summed up Igor Maslov, Head of the Russian Presidential Administration for Interregional and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries.
On June 27, a meeting of the Governing Council of KRSU was held. It was chaired by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky. At the meeting, Sergey Volkov was unanimously elected as the rector of KRSU for 5 years. The Polytechnic University congratulates Sergey Volkov on his appointment to the position and wishes him success in implementing the ambitious development tasks of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.
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A new research area, Innovative Biomaterials and Methods of Their Research, is being opened at the NSU-NNC Collective Use Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. The work will be carried out within the framework of the strategic project, Center for the Integration of Personalized Biomedicine, Pharmacy, and Synchrotron Binary Technologies, which received support from the Priority 2030 state program.
For the first time in Russia, the method of accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) will be used to study the pharmacokinetics of peptides, hemostatic composites and structural analysis of fossil tissues. The long-term result of the project will be the creation of a standardized approach to assessing the transdermal delivery of peptides, accelerating the development of new therapeutic agents and increasing the accuracy of predicting their clinical effectiveness, creating and introducing new synthetic functional materials for medical use, such as hemostatic materials and selective hemosorbents. Previously, this high-tech research method was used mainly for radiocarbon dating of archaeological finds, geological objects and paleontological samples.
Accelerative masses of spectrometry (UMS) – a supers -sensitive method of absolute measurement of isotopic relations, based on the calculation of single atoms. Of greatest interest for medical research are the capabilities of the UMS in the registration of radioglerod-S-14. The accuracy of the method is so high that it allows you to carry out reliable measurements of the concentration of the S-14 isotope with its share of 1E-15 from the total carbon content. The unsurpassed sensitivity of the UMS gives a number of advantages, such as a small amount of test for analysis and the possibility of analyzing a carbon -containing sample located in any aggregate state. Therefore, for UMS-analysis in the simplest performance, about 2-4 mg of dry matter, 10 mg of a sample of biological tissues and less than 50 μl of fluid will be required. Due to the extremely small content of the radiocarod in the biosphere, the isotopic ratio of the S-14/S-12 is 1E-12-the radioactivity of the laid drugs necessary for accurate registration by the UMS method is several times less than the natural level of radiation. This allows you to safely conduct multiple studies, including involving children as subjects, which is very important when developing children’s forms of drugs due to significant differences in metabolism in adults and children. Currently, the world has accumulated a large array of data on the use of UMS in clinical studies of drugs to select personalized assistance to cancer patients, new drugs developed with the use of UMS are received on the market.
There are about 200 UMS installations in the world, and about 30 large UMS centers with two or more installations. In Russia, there is only one such center — the UMS Center of Collective Use of the NSU-NNC, which has two accelerator mass spectrometers — the first domestic high-voltage one, developed by scientists from the G.I. Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences 15 years ago, and a low-voltage MICADAS, manufactured in Switzerland. The center conducts research, most of which is aimed at radiocarbon dating of various objects, for customers from all over Russia, as well as from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, North Korea, Transnistria, etc. Most of the customers are scientific organizations, research institutes, and universities.
— Our UMS center is registered in the international database of radiocarbon laboratories as “AMS Golden Valley” and successfully passed GIRI certification in 2022. Over the years of our work, we have conducted more than 10 thousand UMS analyses, with the measurement results published more than 80 scientific articles, including in the Nature publishing group, and annually fulfilled more than 40 contracts for UMS measurements. There is a scientific reserve for introducing a radiocarbon label into organic compounds (styrene) and materials (polymer nano- and microspheres), into the composition of the viral membrane, as well as for studying the distribution of toxic substances and the penetrating ability of aerosol particles in organs, — says Ekaterina Parkhomchuk, Director of the UMS Center of Collective Use at NSU-NNC.
The new direction of research work implies active participation of students and young scientists willing to do scientific work in this field. Students will be involved in sample preparation procedures, as well as in studying hemostatics. Young scientists will work in a single team with experienced researchers and experts in the field of UMS application.
— Within the framework of this direction, we intend to orient our UMS installations towards use in the field of biomedicine. For example, to create labeled compounds for medical purposes for the purpose of further studying their distribution and biological action in a living organism. The sensitivity of the UMS method significantly exceeds the capabilities of other methods for determining isotopic ratios. Such studies are rare and complex, and no one else conducts them in Russia. For example, studying the depth of penetration of a drug through the skin, its effectiveness at various stages of diseases, and routes of elimination from the body. Such work has already been carried out by specialists from our center, and we try to involve students and postgraduates in them, — explained Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.
It is planned that medical centers, pharmaceutical companies and research institutes will be involved in the cooperation.
It is already known that one of the first projects will be the assessment of transdermal delivery of peptides – organic substances formed by amino acid chains. The effectiveness of their impact with this route of delivery to the body has not been fully studied due to the lack of reliable methods for studying this process. UMS research can fill the gap and provide an answer to this question.
Along with projects in the field of pharmacology and innovative medicine, the research staff of the NSU-NNC UMS Collective Use Center will continue to work on radiocarbon dating of archaeological and paleontological materials in the same volume, since the need for these studies among scientists of many specialties – archaeologists, soil scientists, paleontologists and geologists – remains very high.
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
LANZHOU, June 29 (Xinhua) — A train loaded with 36 containers of 980 tons of chrysotile asbestos departed from Dunhuang City in northwest China’s Gansu Province for Uzbekistan on Thursday.
This is the first special train carrying asbestos from Gansu Province to Central Asia, and a new international corridor for asbestos export opened by Dunhuang City after the launch of trains on the China-Laos Railway, the Dunhuang-Qinzhou Port-Indonesia Western Land-Sea Corridor, and the Dunhuang-Ningbo-Thailand Railway-Sea Route.
It is reported that the new special train operates under the “single document list” and “single window” scheme, and there is no need to repack containers en route. Dunhuang Airport Customs, in cooperation with several departments, provides comprehensive support in registration of qualification documents, packaging inspection, logistics support, customs declaration, etc.
In the first five months of this year, China’s total import and export volume to the five Central Asian countries rose 10.4 percent year-on-year to more than 286.4 billion yuan (over $39.98 billion), hitting a new historical high for the same period, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
Gansu Province is a golden section of the Silk Road Economic Belt. Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, it has accelerated its opening up to the west and south. The province has now launched international freight train services on routes covering more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. -0-
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BISHKEK, June 29 (Xinhua) — Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Kyrgyz city of Cholpon-Ata on Sunday. The parties discussed current issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, as well as interaction within the framework of integration associations, the press service of the Kyrgyz president reported.
S. Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the development of multifaceted cooperation with Russia, which is consistently strengthened in the spirit of alliance and strategic partnership.
The President of Kyrgyzstan noted that Russia remains the most important trade and economic partner of Kyrgyzstan. Direct investments from Russia demonstrate positive dynamics, and the Russian Federation continues to be the largest investor in the country’s economy.
S. Lavrov conveyed greetings from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He also emphasized that in addition to bilateral plans, there are regular tasks that are being solved within the framework of integration processes in the common CIS space. This includes the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Eurasian Economic Union and the CSTO, where Kyrgyzstan currently presides.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry also noted the importance of the reforms being carried out in Kyrgyzstan and expressed Russia’s readiness to further expand cooperation in key areas.
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Tashkent, June 29 (Xinhua) — Educational and humanitarian exchanges remain the warmest and most stable component of international relations, especially between China and Central Asian countries, said Bakhodir Hasanov, a professor at Tashkent State University of Economics and Doctor of Economics, in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua.
According to him, for the countries of the region, including Uzbekistan, cooperation with China in these areas serves not only as a cultural dialogue, but also as a strategic tool for strengthening human capital and preparing young people for the challenges of the future. “We attach great importance to a solid foundation of partnership with China in the field of education and culture,” the expert noted.
B. Khasanov emphasized that in recent years, Uzbekistan and China have achieved significant results in teaching languages, training specialists and developing vocational education. He particularly noted the importance of such projects as the Confucius Institutes and Lu Ban Workshops, which have become a kind of bridge between peoples. “On the one hand, they help Uzbek youth study the Chinese language and culture, and on the other, they contribute to the modernization of the educational system and the improvement of personnel qualifications,” he added.
Against the backdrop of the active promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative, humanitarian cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries continues to develop. B. Khasanov noted that China’s experience in the field of applied education and training focused on the needs of the labor market is of particular interest. According to him, Uzbekistan is striving to introduce elements in its education reform that meet the challenges of the modern economy.
“We are convinced that education and cultural exchange will play an increasingly important role in the development of Uzbek-Chinese relations,” the expert said, emphasizing that this is not only a path to mutual understanding and friendship between peoples, but also an important resource for sustainable development and stability in the region. –0–
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) — The 7th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Art Biennale concluded Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province.
The exhibition, which ran for ten days at the Xilin Wulin Gallery, featured a total of 119 works by 99 artists from nine countries, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and India, Zhongxinshe News Agency reported.
The exhibits at the Biennale included guohua – traditional Chinese painting, oil paintings, calligraphy, engravings, etc.
During the art exhibition, Chinese and foreign artists visited the Liangzhu Museum, West Lake, Sun Yat-sen Park and other tourist sites in the city, where they had the opportunity to paint the beauty of the Chinese resort city from life.
The art biennale was organized by the Hangzhou City Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) together with other organizations. -0-
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Tashkent, June 28 (Xinhua) — In the context of global challenges related to climate change and ecosystem degradation, combating desertification and promoting a “green” transition have become the most important state tasks for Uzbekistan, Dean of the Faculty of Economics of the Berdakh Karakalpak State University, Associate Professor Kishibay Kudiyarov said in an interview with Xinhua.
According to him, against the backdrop of the Aral Sea environmental crisis, the country is deeply aware that environmental safety is an integral part of national security. In this key area, China is seen as a reliable partner with valuable practical experience in green technologies, environmental management and sustainable development.
“In recent years, Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries have made significant progress in cooperation with China in combating desertification and restoring vegetation,” the expert noted. In particular, in the Aral Sea region, experts from the two countries are jointly conducting research, introducing technologies for planting salt-resistant plants and adaptive agriculture. These measures not only improve the environmental situation, but also contribute to raising the standard of living of the population, confirming the sustainability of the “green” partnership.
K. Kudiyarov emphasized that a new agenda of “green” interaction is being formed within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative between the Central Asian countries and China. He drew attention to the development of wind and solar energy projects, as well as the growing interest in investing in “green” finance and environmental initiatives. All this contributes to the region’s transition to a low-carbon and sustainable development model.
The expert also noted that the concept of “ecological civilization” promoted by China has acquired special significance and has become an example for the entire region. China’s “green” development model not only serves as a guideline in the field of environmental protection, but also provides Central Asian countries with effective tools for achieving a balance between economic growth and nature conservation,” he emphasized.
Optimistically assessing the prospects for further cooperation, K. Kudiyarov expressed Uzbekistan’s readiness for even deeper institutional interaction with China in the fight against desertification and promoting the “green” transition. “Whether it is scientific cooperation, the development of regional standards or environmental education, we are ready to promote the construction of the “green” Silk Road” together with China and contribute to environmental safety and sustainable development of the entire Central Asian region,” he concluded. -0-
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Tashkent, June 28 (Xinhua) — In January-May 2025, gold exports from Uzbekistan amounted to $6.49 billion, which is 54.8 percent more compared to the same period last year, local media reported on Friday, citing data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic.
It is noted that the main contribution to the growth of exports was made by gold trade. The precious metal accounted for almost 44 percent of the total volume of Uzbek exports and became the main source of foreign currency.
As of May 2024, Uzbekistan’s international reserves reportedly reached $49.66 billion, the highest level since 2013. –0–
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — The maximum daily number of vehicles that passed through the Irkeshtam checkpoint on the Chinese-Kyrgyz border recently reached a record high of 1,243 units, Zhongxinshe news agency reported.
The increase in the number of vehicles passing through the checkpoint after inspection was due to the launch of 24/7 customs clearance of goods in a test format on June 1.
Irkeshtam, China’s westernmost land border crossing, is located in Uqia County, Kyzylsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The checkpoint was officially opened in May 2002. The road connects Irkeshtam, Kyrgyzstan’s Osh Region, Andijan and other logistics hubs.
Thus, Irkeshtam became the second Xinjiang checkpoint after Khorgos, where it was possible to ensure continuous operation in the area of customs clearance of goods.
The local customs service reported that the Chinese and Kyrgyz sides have established permanent contacts in order to ensure uninterrupted trade turnover. -0-
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — The maximum daily number of vehicles that passed through the Irkeshtam checkpoint on the Chinese-Kyrgyz border recently reached a record high of 1,243 units, Zhongxinshe news agency reported.
The increase in the number of vehicles passing through the checkpoint after inspection was due to the launch of 24/7 customs clearance of goods in a test format on June 1.
Irkeshtam, China’s westernmost land border crossing, is located in Uqia County, Kyzylsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The checkpoint was officially opened in May 2002. The road connects Irkeshtam, Kyrgyzstan’s Osh Region, Andijan and other logistics hubs.
Thus, Irkeshtam became the second Xinjiang checkpoint after Khorgos, where it was possible to ensure continuous operation in the area of customs clearance of goods.
The local customs service reported that the Chinese and Kyrgyz sides have established permanent contacts in order to ensure uninterrupted trade turnover. -0-
