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Moscow, July 6 /Xinhua/ — Today, all of Russia is a united, cohesive people’s front. The main goal of Russians is to create a safe and peaceful future for Russia. This was stated on Sunday by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the forum “Everything for Victory!” organized by the All-Russian public movement “People’s Front “For Russia” /All-Russian People’s Front, ONF/.
“The ONF has become a truly mass public movement thanks to the support of the overwhelming majority of Russian citizens, their desire to jointly defend the life principles and values that our ancestors passed on to us, to fight and work for a common result, national success, peace and the safety of our children,” noted V. Putin, pointing out that the ONF has become an effective institution of civil society, civil solidarity, consolidation, public participation and control for Russia.
According to the Russian president, “Everything for Victory” is a historical call known and understood by every Russian, which was heard in the first days of the Great Patriotic War. “It has become a symbol of our time, the struggle for freedom and justice, the security of our native borders, for the right of the people of Russia to independently determine their own path of development. We will achieve this. And so it will be. Because together we are a colossal, indestructible force in our rightness and internal unity,” V. Putin emphasized.
“Today, the entire country is a united, cohesive people’s front. And your initiatives, concern, energy, daily work should be aimed at giving millions of people the opportunity to contribute to the Victory, subordinated to our main goal – a safe and peaceful future for Russia,” added the head of the Russian state. -0-
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The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state’s best landmark. But more than an icon, it serves as one of the vital arteries of the state capital, carrying more than 100,000 vehicles daily.
But a recent report revealed serious structural issues in the 85-year-old bridge. These included the deterioration of concrete, corrosion and overloading on pedestrian footpaths.
But this example – and far more tragic ones from around the world in recent years – have also sparked a broader conversation about the safety of ageing bridges and other urban infrastructure. A simple, proactive step known as structural health monitoring can help.
A number of collapses
In January 2022, the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States collapsed and injured several people. This collapse was caused by extensive corrosion and the fracturing of a vital steel component. It stemmed from poor maintenance and failure to act on repeated inspection recommendations. These problems were compounded by inadequate inspections and oversight.
Three years earlier, Taiwan’s Nanfang’ao Bridge collapsed. Exposure to damp, salty sea air had severely weakened its suspension cables. Six people beneath the bridge died.
In August 2018, Italy’s Morandi Bridge fell, killing 43 people. The collapse was due to corrosion in pre-stressed concrete and steel tendons. These factors were worsened by inspection and maintenance challenges.
In August 2007, a bridge in the US city of Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145. This collapse was primarily due to previously unnoticed problems with the design of the bridge. But it also demonstrated how ageing infrastructure, coupled with increasing loads and ineffective routine visual inspections, can exacerbate inherent weaknesses.
A technology-driven solution
Structural health monitoring is a technology-driven approach to assessing the condition of infrastructure. It can provide near real-time information and enable timely decision-making. This is crucial when it comes to managing ageing structures.
The approach doesn’t rely solely on occasional periodic inspections. Instead it uses sensors, data loggers and analytics platforms to continuously monitor stress, vibration, displacement, temperature and corrosion on critical components.
This approach can significantly improve our understanding of bridge performance compared to traditional assessment models. In one case, it updated a bridge’s estimated fatigue life – the remaining life of the structure before fatigue-induced failure is predicted to occur– from just five years to more than 52 years. This ultimately avoided unnecessary and costly restoration.
The cost of structural health monitoring systems varies by bridge size and the extent of monitoring required. Some simple systems can cost just a few thousand dollars, while more advanced ones can cost more than A$300,000.
These systems require ongoing operational support – typically 10% to 20% of the installation cost annually – for data management, system maintenance, and informed decision-making.
Additionally, while advanced systems can be costly, scalable structural health monitoring solutions allow authorities to start small and expand over time.
A model for proactive management
The design of structural health monitoring systems has been incorporated into new large-scale bridge designs, such as Sutong Bridge in China and Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in the US.
But perhaps the most compelling example of these systems in action is the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal, Canada.
Opened in 1930, it shares design similarities with Brisbane’s Story Bridge. And, like many ageing structures, it faces its own challenges.
Opened in 1930, the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal, Canada, shares design similarities with Brisbane’s Story Bridge. Pinkcandy/Shutterstock
However, authorities managing the Jacques Cartier Bridge have embraced a proactive approach through comprehensive structural health monitoring systems. The bridge has been outfitted with more than 300 sensors.
Satellite-based radar imagery adds a remote, non-intrusive layer of deformation monitoring, and advanced data analysis ensures that the vast amounts of sensor data are translated into timely, actionable insights.
Together, these technologies demonstrate how a well-integrated structural-health monitoring system can support proactive maintenance, extend the life of ageing infrastructure – and ultimately improve public safety.
A way forward for Brisbane – and beyond
The Story Bridge’s current challenges are serious, but they also present an opportunity.
By investing in the right structural health monitoring system, Brisbane can lead the way in modern infrastructure management – protecting lives, restoring public confidence, preserving heritage and setting a precedent for cities around the world.
As climate change, urban growth, and ageing assets put increasing pressure on our transport networks, smart monitoring is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity.
Andy Nguyen receives funding from the Queensland government, through the Advance Queensland fellowship. He is on the executive committee of Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring.
On July 5, 2025, the Board of Governors (Board, BoG) of the New Development Bank (NDB) convened the Business Session of its Tenth Annual Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the theme of “Driving Development: Fostering Innovation, Cooperation, and Impact through a Multilateral Development Bank for the Global South”.
The BoG Meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Fernando Haddad, the Minister of Finance of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the NDB Governor for Brazil.
The Board welcomed the achievements of NDB in the past year and provided guidance in steering the New Development Bank towards a path of sustainable growth in the future at the juncture of its Ten-year Anniversary.
The Board of Governors officially admitted Colombia and Uzbekistan as borrowing members of the New Development Bank.
The Board of Governors discussed the General Strategy of the Bank and its implementation and provided guidance thereon.
The Board of Governors adopted its resolution on appointment of incoming Vice-President of the New Development Bank. Mr. Roman Serov was appointed as Vice-President of NDB from September 7, 2025, to September 6, 2030.
The Board elected H.E. Mr. Anton Siluanov, the Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation and the NDB Governor for Russia as the next Chairperson of the Board of Governors. H.E. Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of India and the NDB Governor for India was elected as the next Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Governors. It was agreed that they would hold their respective offices until the end of the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in 2026.
The Board of Governors decided that Russia will host the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank in 2026.
H.E. Mr. Anton Siluanov, the Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation and the NDB Governor for Russia; H.E. Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of India and the NDB Governor for India; H.E. Mr. LAN Fo’an, the Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China and the NDB Governor for China; Dr. David Masondo, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa and the NDB Alternate Governor for South Africa; Mr. Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary, Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the NDB Alternate Governor for Bangladesh; Mr. Mr. Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs and the NDB Governor for the United Arab Emirates; Mr. Atter Hannoura, Director of the PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance of Egypt of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the NDB Temporary Alternate Governor for Egypt, participated in the Meeting.
Background Information
New Development Bank was established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging market economies and developing countries, complementing the existing efforts of multilateral and regional financial institutions for global growth and development.
For more information on NDB, please visit www.ndb.int.
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HOUSTON, July 6 (Xinhua) — Eleven children were still missing as of July 6, three days after massive flash floods killed at least 59 people in the central part of the U.S.’s second-largest state of Texas, local authorities said.
Search crews continue to look for children and one counselor missing from Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leita said at a briefing.
“We will continue the search until everyone is found,” he assured.
The confirmed death toll includes 21 children, he said.
Flooding has affected about 20 Texas counties. –0–
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway, a flagship project of the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
The head of the Chinese government made this statement during a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Li Qiang noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ethiopia 55 years ago, the two countries have always treated each other sincerely and helped each other despite the changes in the international situation. According to the Premier of the State Council, cooperation between the two countries has long been at the forefront of China-Africa cooperation.
Li Qiang recalled that in June, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the participants of the ministerial meeting of the coordinators of the implementation of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FCAC), announcing new important measures such as the introduction of zero import duties on 100 percent of goods for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China.
The head of the Chinese government stressed that China is ready to use the new measures together with Ethiopia as an opportunity to promote the full practical implementation of the results of the Beijing FCAC summit.
He called for deepening all-round cooperation between the two countries and making bilateral relations a model for building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.
As the premier pointed out, China will continue to support Ethiopia in independently exploring a development path suited to its own conditions, and is willing to deepen bilateral cooperation in such areas as infrastructure, new energy vehicles, green industry, e-commerce and artificial intelligence, and enhance exchanges in tourism, youth and education.
Noting that China and Ethiopia are important countries in the Global South, Li Qiang stressed that China is willing to work with Ethiopia to strengthen communication and coordination within multilateral structures such as the UN and BRICS, promote joint efforts by all parties to realize true multilateralism, firmly safeguard economic globalization and free trade, and bring more stability and positive energy to the world.
Abiy Ahmed, for his part, said that Ethiopia and China are reliable all-weather strategic partners and his country sincerely appreciates China’s long-term support and assistance in Ethiopia’s socio-economic development.
The Ethiopian side, he continued, also highly appreciates China’s efforts in implementing the results of the Beijing FCAC summit.
Noting that China plays a very important role in international affairs, especially in global development, Abiy Ahmed assured that Ethiopia is willing to intensify high-level exchanges with China and deepen political mutual trust.
The Ethiopian side, the head of the Ethiopian government emphasized, expects to jointly increase cooperation with China in such areas as economy and trade, industry, mining, communications, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, tourism, as well as strengthen communication and interaction on multilateral platforms, contributing to the sustainable and deep development of Ethiopian-Chinese relations.
The Chinese leader arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit. –0–
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway, a flagship project of the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
The head of the Chinese government made this statement during a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Li Qiang noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ethiopia 55 years ago, the two countries have always treated each other sincerely and helped each other despite the changes in the international situation. According to the Premier of the State Council, cooperation between the two countries has long been at the forefront of China-Africa cooperation.
Li Qiang recalled that in June, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the participants of the ministerial meeting of the coordinators of the implementation of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FCAC), announcing new important measures such as the introduction of zero import duties on 100 percent of goods for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China.
The head of the Chinese government stressed that China is ready to use the new measures together with Ethiopia as an opportunity to promote the full practical implementation of the results of the Beijing FCAC summit.
He called for deepening all-round cooperation between the two countries and making bilateral relations a model for building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.
As the premier pointed out, China will continue to support Ethiopia in independently exploring a development path suited to its own conditions, and is willing to deepen bilateral cooperation in such areas as infrastructure, new energy vehicles, green industry, e-commerce and artificial intelligence, and enhance exchanges in tourism, youth and education.
Noting that China and Ethiopia are important countries in the Global South, Li Qiang stressed that China is willing to work with Ethiopia to strengthen communication and coordination within multilateral structures such as the UN and BRICS, promote joint efforts by all parties to realize true multilateralism, firmly safeguard economic globalization and free trade, and bring more stability and positive energy to the world.
China’s premier arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit. –0–
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LONDON, July 6 (Xinhua) — The UK Navy’s Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) issued a security alert on Sunday following reports of an attack on a vessel about 51 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah.
According to UKMTO, the vessel was attacked by several boats, which fired small arms and grenade launchers. Armed guards on board the vessel returned fire, the situation is evolving. The competent authorities are currently investigating.
The incident occurred in the UKMTO voluntary reporting area, which includes the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. –0–
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Tbilisi, July 6 (Xinhua) — The Women’s World Chess Cup kicked off in the Georgian city of Batumi on Sunday, with 107 leading players from 46 countries taking part. The tournament will last until July 29, the Georgian Chess Federation reported.
This is one of the key events in the international chess calendar. The top three players will receive direct tickets to the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Georgia is represented at the tournament by Nana Dzagnidze, Nino Batsiashvili, Meri Arabidze, Lela Javakhishvili, Bela Khotenashvili, Anastasia Kirtadze and Kesaria Mgeladze.
The total prize pool for the tournament is $691,250. The winner will receive $50,000. –0–
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called terrorism the “most serious challenge” facing humanity and said condemning it must be a matter of principle, not convenience.
Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi cited the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 tourists were killed, as a reminder of the threat terrorism poses to global peace.
“Recently India faced an inhuman and cowardly terrorist attack. On 22 April, the terrorist attack in Pahalgam was a direct attack on the soul, identity, and dignity of India. This attack was a blow not only to India but to the entire humanity. In this hour of grief, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the friendly countries who stood with us, who expressed support and condolences,” he said.
“Terrorism has become the most serious challenge for humanity today. Condemning terrorism should be our ‘principle’, not just a ‘convenience’. If we first see in which country the attack took place and against whom, then it would be a betrayal against humanity,” the PM added.
PM Modi stressed the need for decisive global action, including sanctions, and warned against double standards in tackling terror.
“There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists. The victims and supporters of terrorism cannot be weighed on the same scale. For personal or political gain, giving silent consent to terrorism and supporting terror or terrorists should not be acceptable under any circumstances. There should be no difference between words and actions regarding terrorism. If we cannot do this, then the question naturally arises: are we serious about the fight against terrorism or not?” the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi also underlined the threat of terrorism in the context of global conflicts and the humanitarian fallout in Gaza.
“From West Asia to Europe, today the world is surrounded by disputes and tensions. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is a cause of great concern. India firmly believes that no matter how difficult the circumstances are, the path of peace is the only option for the welfare of humanity,” he said.
“India is the land of Lord Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi. There is no place for war and violence for us. India supports every effort that takes the world away from division and conflict and leads it towards dialogue, cooperation, and coordination, and increases solidarity and trust,” the Prime Minister said, reiterating India’s belief in peace.
Highlighting BRICS’s role in promoting global stability, the Prime Minister said, “Global peace and security is not just an ideal; it is the foundation of our common interests and future. The development of humanity is possible only in a peaceful and secure environment. BRICS has a very important role in fulfilling this objective. We have to unite and make collective efforts to face our common challenges. We have to move forward together.”
PM Modi invited BRICS leaders to India for the next summit in 2026, under India’s chairmanship.
The summit, hosted by Brazil from July 7 to 9, is being attended by leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE and Indonesia.
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LANZHOU, July 6 (Xinhua) — The 31st China (Lanzhou) Investment and Trade Fair opened Sunday in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, with more than 2,000 Chinese and foreign enterprises participating.
This year, Indonesia was the guest of honor at the fair. The number of participants exceeded the figures of previous years: representatives from more than 20 countries, including Germany, Spain, Russia, Malaysia and Iran, as well as 18 Chinese provincial-level regions and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, came to the fair.
The fair is divided into four thematic zones, focusing on international cooperation along the Silk Road, inter-regional exchanges, consumer goods and specialized industries of Gansu Province, the organizers said. The exhibition features products in such fields as equipment manufacturing, petrochemicals, biomedicine, new materials, new energy, aviation and astronautics, agriculture, information and data.
The fair program includes more than 30 forums and trade and economic events.
Indonesian Ambassador to China Jauhari Oratmangun noted that 16 Indonesian companies are presenting coffee, food, handicrafts and traditional batik at the fair. The diplomat expressed hope for deepening cooperation between Indonesia and China in renewable energy, modern agriculture and cultural tourism.
As the largest international economic and trade event in Gansu Province since 1993, this year’s fair has already secured deals on 1,181 investment projects worth over 650 billion yuan (about 90.9 billion U.S. dollars) in sectors including alternative energy equipment, agricultural processing, new materials and digital technology. –0–
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TIANJIN, July 6 (Xinhua) — China has put into operation its first domestically-made seven-functional robotic manipulator for deep-sea oil and gas operations, the developer of the device, China’s Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (COOEC), said Sunday.
A manipulator mounted on a remotely operated deep-sea vehicle (ROV) performed its tasks with precision during its first deployment in the Pearl River estuary. The device’s maximum operating depth is 7,000 m, COOEC said.
The manipulator is capable of seven operations – extension, retraction, swing, rotation, opening, gripping and clamping. It has performed valve work and installed equipment in strong currents.
The 60-kilogram device, which is 35 percent lighter than its global counterparts, can carry a payload of 125 kg when fully extended. Its cost is 40 percent lower than imported alternatives.
The COOEC noted that the new manipulator allowed China to enter the elite group of countries capable of producing deep-sea robotics of this level. –0–
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BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) — The Ministerial Meeting of the Global Dialogue of Civilizations on “Preserving the Diversity of Human Civilizations for World Peace and Development” will be held in Beijing from July 10 to 11.
More than 600 people from approximately 140 countries and regions registered to participate in the event. –0–
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BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Sunday that the newly launched W121 air route, which connects with the M503 route, will benefit people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
As Chen Binhua noted in response to a reporter’s question, this measure was taken to reduce air traffic congestion, improve flight safety and reduce flight delays.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China announced the route adjustment on Sunday.
Chen Binhua stressed that the M503 air route is within the Shanghai flight information region, and the organization and operation of this route is a routine procedure for the airspace management of civil aviation in mainland China.
“The previous route changes have improved the operation of flights across the Taiwan Strait and further facilitated cross-strait people-to-people exchanges,” the spokesperson added. –0–
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BRICS member nations have called on advanced economies and the international financial system to provide “substantial” financing to support climate mitigation efforts in developing economies.
“We call on advanced economies and other relevant actors in the international financial system, as well as the private sector, to provide substantial finance for climate actions in developing countries, including by expanding concessional finance and increasing private capital mobilisation,” Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS countries said in a joint statement on Sunday, just ahead of the Summit.
Highlighting the growing needs of emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), the group urged international financial institutions to scale up adaptation support and create conditions that would attract greater private sector participation in mitigation efforts.
BRICS members also acknowledged the structural challenges posed by climate change, energy transitions, biodiversity loss and conservation efforts.
“We reaffirm that predictable, equitable, accessible and affordable climate finance is indispensable for just transitions, in line with country circumstances and development priorities, and for meeting the goals of the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement,” the statement said.
India, a BRICS member, has consistently advocated for stronger climate finance arrangements, primarily from developed countries that are historically major carbon emitters. India has repeatedly underlined the need for adequate financial support, particularly for the Global South.
Climate finance generally refers to funding directed at mitigation and adaptation measures to tackle climate change. Developing countries have long argued that developed nations, being historically larger emitters, must shoulder greater responsibility for funding mitigation and adaptation.
Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and volatility, BRICS members said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must remain adequately resourced and flexible to protect its members, particularly the most vulnerable.
The statement also welcomed the New Development Bank’s steady efforts to expand its funding capacity, promote local currency financing, diversify funding sources, and back projects that advance sustainable development, reduce inequality and drive investment in infrastructure and economic integration.
“As the New Development Bank is set to embark on its second golden decade of high-quality development, we recognise and support its growing role as a robust and strategic agent of development and modernisation in the Global South,” it said.
BRICS members also reaffirmed that they would continue working through the second half of 2025 to push forward these initiatives and strengthen coordination for a smooth transition to India’s presidency in 2026.
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS countries met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 5 under the theme, “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”
Together, BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — account for nearly half of the world’s population, spread across four continents, and nearly 40 per cent of global GDP. The bloc has become more integrated with the world economy and now represents about a quarter of global trade and investment flows.
The joint statement underlined that more needs to be done to ensure the benefits of globalisation, economic growth and productivity are shared more equally.
According to a report by Rubix Data Sciences, total international trade (exports plus imports) of BRICS countries stood at USD 10.5 trillion in 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9 per cent between 2020 and 2024.
BRICS nations remain net exporters, collectively selling more goods abroad than they import, underlining their strong production capacity and growing clout in global trade.
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GUANGZHOU, July 6 (Xinhua) — An emergency response was issued Sunday in south China’s Guangdong Province for Typhoon Danas, the fourth typhoon recorded this year by China’s meteorological service. The center of the typhoon was located 230 km southeast of Shantou City at 8 a.m., with wind speeds of up to 36.9 m/s near the center, local sources said.
The provincial emergency management agency said 361 vessels in the dangerous waters had returned to ports by 2 p.m., and more than 2,000 people had been evacuated from maritime facilities. All five coastal tourist areas in the province have been closed.
Six rescue helicopters are deployed in key cities, 21 patrol ships and 64 emergency rescue vessels are on standby along the coast.
Meteorologists have warned that heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in eastern coastal areas. The provincial flood and drought control headquarters has called for increased vigilance against the possible impact of adverse weather. –0–
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The BRICS grouping, which brings together major emerging economies, has continued to expand its global footprint, adding new members and partners while outlining ambitious plans to deepen cooperation across sectors under Brazil’s ongoing chairship in 2025.
Originally coined as BRIC by Goldman Sachs in 2001 in its paper The World Needs Better Economic BRICs, the acronym referred to Brazil, Russia, India and China, which the firm projected would occupy larger shares of the global economy in the coming decades. The idea took formal shape in 2006, when the leaders of Russia, India and China met on the sidelines of the G8 Outreach Summit in St. Petersburg. That same year, the first BRIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held alongside the UN General Assembly in New York, setting the stage for structured dialogue.
The first BRIC Summit was hosted in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. The group became BRICS with the inclusion of South Africa in 2010. South Africa formally joined the third BRICS Summit held in Sanya in 2011.
More than a decade later, the bloc witnessed its most significant expansion yet. In January 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates became full members, followed by Indonesia’s entry as a full member in January 2025. Nine other countries — Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan — were inducted as BRICS partner countries this year, underlining the group’s growing influence in the Global South.
Together, the expanded BRICS now represents nearly half of the world’s population, contributes about 40 percent of global GDP, and accounts for roughly a quarter of global trade.
Two pillars of cooperation
BRICS functions through two broad mechanisms: consultations on issues of common interest through summits and ministerial meetings, and practical cooperation through working groups and senior officials in sectors such as trade, finance, health, education, science and technology, agriculture, environment, energy, labour, disaster management, anti-corruption and counter-narcotics efforts.
Business linkages are promoted through the BRICS Business Council and the BRICS Women Business Alliance, while other exchanges span parliamentary forums, conferences and people-to-people initiatives.
India’s 2021 chairship
India last held the chairship in 2021, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the bloc. Operating under the theme ‘BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus’, India set priorities that focused on multilateral reform, counter-terrorism cooperation, digital tools for Sustainable Development Goals and wider people-to-people engagement.
Over 150 meetings were convened during India’s term, including the Leaders’ Summit held virtually on September 9, 2021, and meetings of Foreign Ministers, National Security Advisers and key sectoral ministers. Several new initiatives were launched, including the first BRICS Digital Health Summit, the first Water Ministers’ Meeting, the adoption of a Counter-Terrorism Action Plan, the launch of the BRICS Alliance for Green Tourism and the signing of an agreement on a BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation.
Brazil takes charge in 2025
Brazil assumed the BRICS chairship on January 1, 2025, under the theme ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’. Brazil’s agenda focuses on deepening partnerships within the Global South and enhancing social, economic and environmental development across member states.
The priorities for Brazil’s presidency include cooperation on global health, trade, investment and finance, climate change action, governance of artificial intelligence, institutional development and a push for reform of the global peace and security architecture.
Nearly 120 events are planned under Brazil’s chairship this year, signalling the group’s intent to maintain momentum on issues that resonate with emerging economies.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway, a flagship project of the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Li Qiang made the statement during a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The Chinese leader arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit. –0–
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote joint efforts by all parties to implement genuine multilateralism and resolutely safeguard economic globalization and free trade, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Li Qiang made the remarks during a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS summit. –0–
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China to take measures against medical devices imported from EU in government procurement
BEIJING, July 6 — China will take relevant measures against medical devices imported from the European Union (EU) through government procurement projects in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday.
When a purchaser buys medical devices with a budget of over 45 million yuan (about 6.29 million U.S. dollars), if it is indeed necessary to purchase imported products — after going through relevant legal procedures — the participation of EU enterprises (excluding EU-funded enterprises in China) should be excluded, the ministry said.
For non-EU enterprises participating in government procurement projects, the proportion of medical devices imported from the EU that they provide should not exceed 50 percent of the procurement’s total contract amount.
The above measures do not apply to procurement projects that can only be met by medical devices imported from the EU, according to the ministry.
This notice will come into effect on July 6, 2025. For procurement projects that have already announced winning bids or transaction results before July 6, the above measures don’t apply herein and government procurement contracts may continue to be signed, the ministry said.
A spokesperson for China’s commerce ministry commented on the issue on Sunday, noting that the European Commission introduced measures on June 20, 2025, which restrict Chinese enterprises and products from participating in EU’s public procurement of medical devices and continue to set up barriers for Chinese firms in public procurement.
The spokesperson said that China had repeatedly expressed through bilateral dialogue its willingness to resolve differences with the EU via such dialogue, and through consultation and bilateral government procurement arrangements.
Regrettably, despite China’s goodwill and sincerity, the EU has insisted on taking restrictive measures to build new protectionist barriers, the spokesperson noted.
“Therefore, China has no choice but to take reciprocal restrictive measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and maintain a fair competition environment,” said the spokesperson.
The ministry emphasized that China’s measures only apply to medical device products imported from the EU, and those produced by EU-funded enterprises in China are unaffected.
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China to take measures against medical devices imported from EU in government procurement
BEIJING, July 6 — China will take relevant measures against medical devices imported from the European Union (EU) through government procurement projects in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday.
When a purchaser buys medical devices with a budget of over 45 million yuan (about 6.29 million U.S. dollars), if it is indeed necessary to purchase imported products — after going through relevant legal procedures — the participation of EU enterprises (excluding EU-funded enterprises in China) should be excluded, the ministry said.
For non-EU enterprises participating in government procurement projects, the proportion of medical devices imported from the EU that they provide should not exceed 50 percent of the procurement’s total contract amount.
The above measures do not apply to procurement projects that can only be met by medical devices imported from the EU, according to the ministry.
This notice will come into effect on July 6, 2025. For procurement projects that have already announced winning bids or transaction results before July 6, the above measures don’t apply herein and government procurement contracts may continue to be signed, the ministry said.
A spokesperson for China’s commerce ministry commented on the issue on Sunday, noting that the European Commission introduced measures on June 20, 2025, which restrict Chinese enterprises and products from participating in EU’s public procurement of medical devices and continue to set up barriers for Chinese firms in public procurement.
The spokesperson said that China had repeatedly expressed through bilateral dialogue its willingness to resolve differences with the EU via such dialogue, and through consultation and bilateral government procurement arrangements.
Regrettably, despite China’s goodwill and sincerity, the EU has insisted on taking restrictive measures to build new protectionist barriers, the spokesperson noted.
“Therefore, China has no choice but to take reciprocal restrictive measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and maintain a fair competition environment,” said the spokesperson.
The ministry emphasized that China’s measures only apply to medical device products imported from the EU, and those produced by EU-funded enterprises in China are unaffected.
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LANZHOU, July 6 – The 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair opened on Sunday in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, attracting over 2,000 domestic and international enterprises.
This year’s fair features Indonesia as its guest country of honor. Participation has surpassed previous fairs, with representatives of over 20 nations, including Germany, Spain, Russia, Malaysia and Iran, attending alongside representatives of 18 Chinese municipalities, provinces and autonomous regions, as well as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The fair has four exhibition zones — covering international Silk Road cooperation, regional exchange, consumer goods, and featured Gansu industries — showcasing products across the fields of equipment manufacturing, petrochemicals, biomedicine, new materials, new energy, aerospace, agriculture, and data information, according to its organizers.
More than 30 forums and trade events have been scheduled for the fair.
Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun noted that Indonesia’s 16 attending enterprises were presenting coffee, foods, handicrafts and traditional batik, and expressed the hope that the two countries would deepen cooperation on renewable energy, modern agriculture and cultural tourism.
As Gansu’s flagship international economic event since 1993, the fair has this year secured deals for 1,181 investment projects totaling over 650 billion yuan (about 90.9 billion U.S. dollars) in sectors such as new energy equipment, agricultural processing, new materials, and digital technology.
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LANZHOU, July 6 – The 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair opened on Sunday in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, attracting over 2,000 domestic and international enterprises.
This year’s fair features Indonesia as its guest country of honor. Participation has surpassed previous fairs, with representatives of over 20 nations, including Germany, Spain, Russia, Malaysia and Iran, attending alongside representatives of 18 Chinese municipalities, provinces and autonomous regions, as well as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The fair has four exhibition zones — covering international Silk Road cooperation, regional exchange, consumer goods, and featured Gansu industries — showcasing products across the fields of equipment manufacturing, petrochemicals, biomedicine, new materials, new energy, aerospace, agriculture, and data information, according to its organizers.
More than 30 forums and trade events have been scheduled for the fair.
Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun noted that Indonesia’s 16 attending enterprises were presenting coffee, foods, handicrafts and traditional batik, and expressed the hope that the two countries would deepen cooperation on renewable energy, modern agriculture and cultural tourism.
As Gansu’s flagship international economic event since 1993, the fair has this year secured deals for 1,181 investment projects totaling over 650 billion yuan (about 90.9 billion U.S. dollars) in sectors such as new energy equipment, agricultural processing, new materials, and digital technology.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia, says Premier Li
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 — China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Sunday.
Li made the remarks during his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The Chinese premier arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS Summit.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia, says Premier Li
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 — China stands ready to work with Ethiopia to promote the sustainable development of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, a flagship project of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Sunday.
Li made the remarks during his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The Chinese premier arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS Summit.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that China is willing to work with Ethiopia to promote joint efforts by all parties to practice true multilateralism, and firmly safeguard economic globalization and free trade.
Li made the remarks during his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.
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BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — The first volume of Selected Works on Ecological Civilization by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping was recently released by Zhongyang Wenxian Chubanshe Publishing House and is available nationwide.
The collection, compiled by the Party History and Documentation Research Institute of the CPC Central Committee, includes 79 of Xi Jinping’s most important and fundamental works on building an ecological civilization that he wrote between December 2012 and April 2025. They include reports, speeches, addresses, directives, and instructions. Some of these works have been published for the first time.
This publication serves as an authoritative resource for the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups in deeply studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization.
The publication and dissemination of the new edition is of great significance for the Chinese people to firmly grasp and implement the concept of “green mountains and emerald waters are priceless treasures”, and to support high-quality development through a high-quality ecological environment and comprehensively advance the building of “Beautiful China”. -0-
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HOHHOT, July 6 (Xinhua) — The construction of an anti-sand belt spanning three deserts in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has been completed, marking a major achievement in the country’s efforts to combat desertification.
Workers on Sunday completed laying the last of the straw-and-grass geogrid as a sand barrier, putting the finishing touches on the final section of a 1,856-km green barrier across the Badain Jaran, Tengger and Ulan Bukh deserts designed to stop further desert advances.
The three deserts located in Alashan Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, cover a total area of 94,700 square kilometers, accounting for 83.04 percent of the total desert area in the region.
“We use straw-grass geogrids to stabilize the shifting sand, and then plant drought-resistant plants such as saxaul. This approach helps us establish an effective sand prevention and control system, which ultimately strengthens the ecological barrier,” said Zhang Yuyun, chief engineer of the Alashan Right Banner Forestry and Desertification Control Administration.
Over the past four decades, Alashan aimag has carried out measures to prevent and combat desertification in an area of almost 100 million mu (6.67 million hectares). The aimag has also created two anti-sand belts with a total length of 460 km and a width of 3 to 20 km along the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert and the southwestern edge of the Ulan-Bukh Desert. -0-
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BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — China will take corresponding measures on some medical equipment imported from the European Union (EU) under government procurement projects in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Finance said Sunday.
When purchasing medical equipment worth more than 45 million yuan (about 6.29 million US dollars), if there is a real need to purchase imported products, the purchaser must exclude the participation of European Union enterprises – except for enterprises with foreign investment from the EU operating in China – after completing the procedures established by law, the ministry said.
For non-EU companies participating in public procurement projects, the share of medical equipment imported from the EU that they provide must not exceed 50% of the total amount in the project contract.
The above measures do not apply to procurement projects in which the need for goods can be met only by means of medical equipment imported from the EU, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
This notification comes into force on July 6, 2025. With respect to procurement projects for which the winners of the tenders or the results of the transactions have already been announced before July 6 of this year, the above measures do not apply, and the corresponding public procurement contracts can continue to be signed, the ministry said in a statement. -0-
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BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday responded to a letter from teachers and students of a youth pickleball cultural exchange delegation from Montgomery County, Maryland, who visited China as part of an initiative to invite 50,000 American youth to China for exchange and study programs over five years.
Xi Jinping congratulated the delegation on their successful visit to China, noting that he was pleased to see that pickleball has become a new link in youth exchanges between China and the United States.
The future of China-US relations depends on the youth, the Chinese leader noted, expressing hope that the delegation members will become a new generation of friendship ambassadors between the two countries and make a greater contribution to strengthening the friendship between their peoples.
Earlier, the teachers and students of the delegation sent a letter to Xi Jinping, expressing gratitude for the “50 thousand in five years” initiative.
They shared their experiences of visiting China and participating in events in April, noting that they developed friendships with Chinese youth during the trip.
They also expressed hope to invite Chinese youth to visit the United States. –0–
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VIENNA, July 6 (Xinhua) — OPEC countries announced on Saturday they will increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, a faster pace than in July.
In July, OPEC countries announced an increase in oil production by 411,000 barrels per day as part of a plan to gradually unwind the latest level of production cuts.
The decision was taken on Saturday during a virtual meeting where the countries involved, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, reviewed global market conditions and prospects, the organization said in a statement on its website.
The adjustment was made taking into account “the stable global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals, as reflected in low oil inventory levels,” the statement said, adding that the gradual ramp-up could be suspended or reversed depending on changing market conditions.
The 2.2 million bpd production cut, originally announced in November 2023, was implemented in the first quarter of 2024. Since then, the cut has been extended several times, until the first quarter of 2025. –0–
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