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By the end of June 2025, the number of taxpaying business entities in China will exceed 100 million

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BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) — The number of business taxpayers in China exceeded 100 million as of the end of June this year, with a net increase of 30 million compared with the end of 2020, demonstrating the dynamism and resilience of the Chinese market, a press conference was told Monday. -0-

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Number of overseas tourists receiving VAT refund in China up 186% in first half of 2025

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BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) — The number of overseas tourists who received value-added tax refunds in China increased by 186 percent from January to June 2025 compared to the same period last year, Wang Daoshu, deputy director of the General Administration of Taxation, said at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Monday to discuss the country's implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025).

According to the data he provided, in the first half of the year there was a multiple increase in the number of stores where you can get a VAT refund – there are currently more than 7,200 of them in China. There was also a significant increase in sales of goods that provide for a VAT refund for tourists, and the total amount of money returned – by 94.6 percent and 93.2 percent year-on-year, respectively. -0-

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Four dead, 8 missing in rock slide in northern China

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Egyptian, Qatari FMs Discuss Humanitarian Situation in Gaza, Ceasefire Efforts

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CAIRO, July 28 (Xinhua) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani discussed over the phone on Sunday the worsening situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the parties focused on measures to alleviate the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing negotiations, vowing to expedite a comprehensive ceasefire agreement that is key to urgently delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and stopping further Israeli actions.

The parties also discussed Egypt's preparations for hosting an international conference on the post-war reconstruction of Gaza, which is part of the Arab-Islamic plan to rebuild the war-torn sector.

The Israeli army on Sunday announced a daily 10-hour humanitarian pause in fighting in parts of the Gaza Strip and the opening of safe routes for aid deliveries. –0–

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China's tax revenue to exceed 85 trillion yuan in 2021-2025

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BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) — China's total tax revenue is expected to exceed 85 trillion yuan (11.89 trillion U.S. dollars) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), up 13 trillion yuan from 2016-2020, a press conference said Monday.

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Cambodian, Thai leaders to meet in Malaysia to discuss ongoing border row

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PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK, July 28 (Xinhua) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Vechayachai plan to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss the ongoing border dispute, both sides said Sunday.

“I will lead the Cambodian delegation to the special meeting in Kuala Lumpur,” Khun Manet wrote on his official social media page on Sunday evening, adding that the meeting was aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire. He also expressed gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his initiative and coordination in organizing and holding the meeting.”

Thai government spokesman Jiraju Hungsub said on Sunday that P. Vechayachai would lead a delegation to Malaysia to discuss the border issue between Thailand and Cambodia.

In a statement, J. Hungsub said P. Vechayachai would travel to Malaysia on Monday at the invitation of the country's prime minister.

Armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border territory entered their fifth day on Monday, said Lt. Gen. Mali Socheat, deputy secretary of state and spokeswoman for the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense. –0–

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At least 13 dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes in central Nigeria

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ABUJA, July 28 (Xinhua) — At least 13 bodies have been found and dozens of people are missing after a wooden boat capsized in central Nigeria's Niger state, local emergency officials said Sunday.

Abdullahi Baba-Arah, head of the Niger State Disaster Management Agency, told Xinhua that the overloaded boat was carrying passengers, mostly traders, and agricultural produce from Gunu community to the weekly market in Kwata-Zumba, Shiroro district.

At least three people, including the boat operator, were rescued, he said, adding that the exact number of passengers on board was unknown because no passenger list had been compiled.

Rescuers, including local divers and volunteers, have joined the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Nigeria is prone to frequent maritime accidents, often due to overloaded vessels, poor safety practices and adverse weather conditions. –0–

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Yemen's Houthis Say They Will Attack 'All Foreign Ships' Linked to Israel

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SANAA, July 28 (Xinhua) — Yemen's Houthi militant group said late Sunday it would begin targeting "all foreign ships linked to Israel, regardless of their destination," citing revenge for what it called Israel's "blockade and starvation" of Gaza.

“This escalation includes targeting all ships belonging to any company that deals with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality and wherever they are, within the reach of our forces,” rebel-led military spokesman Yahya Saria said in a statement broadcast by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV channel.

“We warn all companies to stop their operations with Israeli ports from the hour this statement is issued,” he said, calling on all countries to pressure Israel to stop its aggression and lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip “if they want to avoid this escalation.”

Earlier this month, the Houthis claimed responsibility for sinking two commercial vessels, the Magic Seas and the Eternity C, in the Red Sea. In 2024 alone, the group has attacked and sunk four vessels. In 2023, the Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader and detained its crew, who were later released through Omani mediation, though the vessel remains in Houthi custody.

The Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has been targeting Israel and its allied vessels in the Red Sea since November 2023 to show solidarity with the Palestinians and try to pressure Israel to end its military operations in Gaza. –0–

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Novosibirsk State University, together with IT holding T1, is implementing a bachelor's degree program in "Applied Artificial Intelligence"

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Novosibirsk State University (NSU) together with IT holding T1 is implementing Bachelor's degree program "Applied Artificial Intelligence". This year, 150 students will be accepted. Graduates of the program will master one of the most popular areas in the modern labor market. According to experts, 70% of Russian companies are already using AI in their worky1sh, and the demand for professionals with skills in AI and machine learning technologies has tripled in recent yearsY2The deadline for submitting documents for the new bachelor's degree program at NSU is August 25.

The curriculum places special emphasis on mathematical training and a deep understanding of the fundamentals of machine learning. An important part of the program is an extended foreign language course, which allows students to confidently integrate into international projects and team research. The course is filled with practice-oriented modules: practice begins in the second semester and continues throughout the entire period of study.

IT holding T1 participates in the development of curricula, provides access to its own computing resources, and its experts will be involved in teaching and conducting practical classes. The best students will be invited to internships at T1 and will be able to apply for personal scholarships from the company.

— Novosibirsk University pays great attention to training specialists in the field of programming and information technology, our graduates work in leading Russian and foreign IT companies. This sector is characterized by very rapid development, and in order for our students to be in demand in the labor market, we must constantly improve our educational process. Joint programs with industry leaders, including IT holding T1, are one of the most effective ways to achieve this goal, — emphasizes Mikhail Fedoruk, Rector of NSU.

For T1, the partnership with NSU is an investment in the development of human resources and the digital economy of Siberia. Educational initiatives are designed to fill the acute shortage of AI specialists in the country and the region.

— We see our mission not only in creating innovative solutions, but also in forming a personnel reserve for the entire industry. For IT holding T1, participation in the development of educational programs is a strategic step in training highly qualified personnel, without whom it is impossible to implement large-scale digitalization projects. Our joint training programs with universities will help students acquire the skills and competencies that are in demand among employers, including T1, — notes Ekaterina Kolesnikova, Deputy General Director for HR at IT holding T1.

Similar educational programs are also being implemented in other regions of Russia. Partner universities include the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, MAI, UNN, RGRTU, and UrFU.

In total, in 2025, more than 6,000 students across the country will begin training in applied and engineering IT areas developed in cooperation with Russian IT companies that won the Ministry of Digital Development’s Top-AI and Top-IT competitions. This is the largest systemic interaction between Russian IT business and higher education to date.

y1sh Data survey representatives of medium and large businesses from various industries, conducted by VK and the Prognosis agency (April 2025)

Y2 Data MTS Al and Avito Work (March 2025)

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US and EU reach trade deal – D. Trump, W. von der Leyen

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LONDON, July 28 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that the two sides have reached a trade deal under which the United States will impose a basic 15 percent tariff on goods from the European Union.

The statement was made at a joint press briefing on Sunday afternoon following talks at US President Donald Trump's golf club in Turnberry, Scotland.

Pharmaceuticals were excluded from the deal, while existing 50 percent tariffs on EU steel and aluminum exports to the United States will remain in place.

While both leaders described the deal as a step toward restoring “trade balance” and promoting more equitable bilateral trade, the agreement allows the United States to impose broad 15 percent tariffs on EU goods while providing zero-tariff access to a range of strategic American exports. In return, the EU has committed to purchasing $750 billion in American energy and investing an additional $600 billion in the United States.

At a press briefing, D. Trump said the agreement would allow American cars to re-enter the European market and make American agricultural exports more accessible to the EU. –0–

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