Exclusive: The Chinese model is a model of peace, development and respect for civilizational diversity – Chairman of the People's Party of Kazakhstan E. Yertysbayev

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) — The Chinese model is a model of peace, development and respect for civilizational diversity, Chairman of the People's Party of Kazakhstan Yermukhamet Yertysbayev told Xinhua on Friday on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Global Dialogue of Civilizations.

"Chinese policy is diametrically different from the policy of Western countries. The West sells or imposes on other countries not cooperation, but subordination and protection of its own interests at their expense. China advocates equal partnership, common development and prosperity," said E. Yertysbayev, noting that this is the wisdom of a great civilization and great culture that has been around for thousands of years.

E. Yertysbayev stated that, given the events that have taken place since the end of the 20th century, there is something to compare with. “China is building roads, ports, universities and cultural centers… China is bringing new technologies and education to other countries, not provocations and color revolutions. Instead of sanctions – investments. Instead of ultimatums – partnership. Instead of ideological dictate – acceptance of the diversity of cultures of different ethnic groups,” he explained.

The politician cited the Belt and Road Initiative as an example, which, according to him, is a gigantic mega-project of the 21st century. “I would like to note that the main thing here is not even the economic component, but the new, amazing and stunning ethical side of the project’s implementation,” he emphasized.

As noted by E. Yertysbayev, the international transport corridor that China is creating is a full-fledged economic foundation for an absolutely new model of international cooperation and development. “Each partner country is a link in the general system, part of a single practical mechanism “Belt and Road”, working for the benefit of all participating states,” he said.

The agency's interlocutor is convinced that, in addition to the economy, the Belt and Road initiative makes a huge contribution to the dialogue and rapprochement of civilizations from Beijing to the Middle East, from the Yellow Sea in China to the Mediterranean Sea in Europe. "This is not just an economic corridor, but a civilizational bridge connecting the East and West, North and South. This is a dialogue of cultures, and not the imposition of foreign conditions," Yertysbayev emphasized.

"Our generation must pass a maturity test. Will we be able to build a world where every nation is respected? Will we be able to understand and accept others' cultures while preserving our own? Will we be able to create a world of equal civilizations together? The People's Republic of China is showing us a worthy example of this," he concluded.

The Ministerial Meeting of the Global Dialogue of Civilizations on “Preserving the Diversity of Human Civilizations for World Peace and Development” is being held in Beijing on July 10-11. The event is attended by over 600 guests from about 140 countries and territories. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Xinhua think tank report outlines China's approach to poverty alleviation management

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua Institute, a high-level national think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency, on Friday released a report on China's experience in poverty reduction.

The document, titled “Striving for a Better Life for the People: China’s Practical and Theoretical Innovations in Consolidating and Expanding Achievements in Intensive Poverty Alleviation,” was simultaneously released in Chinese and English for worldwide distribution.

It describes the fundamental principles of the theory of poverty alleviation with Chinese characteristics, which becomes a key intellectual asset for the progress of human civilization.

The report systematizes fundamental guiding principles in five aspects: firm leadership by the Communist Party of China as the basic guarantee; putting the people's interests first as the supreme value; pooling common efforts as the distinguishing feature; self-reliance and self-strengthening as the fundamental principle; and step-by-step advancement as the key strategy.

The theoretical basis of poverty alleviation management in China has been continuously enriched, and the methodological approaches have been consistently refined through years of practical exploration and empirical verification. This includes the implementation of targeted poverty alleviation strategies and the effective combination of work to consolidate the achievements of poverty alleviation with the implementation of the rural revitalization program.

“This theoretical system is not only deeply rooted in China’s national reality, but also absorbs global experience and wisdom in poverty reduction, elevating local experience to the level of global value,” the report emphasizes.

As noted in the document, this system acknowledges the multiplicity of development paths and offers the global community, especially developing countries, replicable, scalable and transformable solutions in the field of governance. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

China's Foreign Ministry: Tariffs should not be used to interfere in other countries' internal affairs

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) — Tariffs should not be used as a tool to coerce or intimidate other countries, or to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Friday.

The diplomat thus commented at the latest departmental press conference, at the request of journalists, on the information that the United States recently announced the introduction of duties of up to 50 percent on goods from Brazil from August 1, condemning Brazil for “injustice” in trade with the United States and demanding that Brazil immediately stop political “persecution” within the country.

“Sovereign equality and non-interference in internal affairs are important principles of the UN Charter and fundamental norms governing international relations,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry representative emphasized. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Polytech presented innovative AI solutions for industry

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A joint meeting of the presidiums of the Public Organization and the Regional Association of Employers "Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg" (SPP SPb) was held at the Polytechnic University. The main issue on the agenda was the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies in St. Petersburg industry.

The meeting was chaired by the President of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg Anatoly Turchak and the First Vice President, General Director of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg Mikhail Lobin.

The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that the use of artificial intelligence in industry will help solve many problems, such as increasing labor productivity, reducing costs, optimizing production processes, forecasting and identifying technological patterns. In recent years, the trend towards digitalization of enterprises has been growing largely due to government support through national projects and federal programs. According to estimates by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, by 2030, AI will be implemented in 95% of industries.

Among the problems and barriers hindering the rapid implementation of AI in industry, Anatoly Turchak named the high cost of development, the shortage of qualified specialists and outdated software at enterprises. The meeting discussed these and other issues in the field of expanding the use of AI in industry.

Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin, who oversees the key scientific and technical direction (KNTD) for the development of AI technologies within the framework of the Priority-2030 program at the Polytechnic University, spoke about the platform solutions that SPbPU scientists offer to industrialists.

Yuri Vladimirovich presented the university's innovative projects aimed at developing digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). In 2025, SPbPU plans to attract 320 million rubles for scientific and technological developments and services for industrial enterprises.

Among the key projects:

Digital platform for processing and analyzing multimodal data with predictive and prescriptive analytics functions; Flexible lifecycle management system for power plant equipment based on predictive analytics; Digital platform for analyzing transport systems using hybrid AI; Multi-agent decision support systems in industry and construction; Automation of seismic data processing using artificial neural networks; AI technologies for retrosynthetic analysis of Big Data in biochemistry (structure-activity); "Smart Nose" – an odor recognition system based on a MEMS chip; BioMedAI – fundamental AI models in neurobiology.

These developments represent cutting-edge solutions for digital transformation, demonstrating the leadership of our scientists in the field of AI technologies and their readiness to cooperate with industrial enterprises, the vice-rector emphasized.

Valentin Makarov, President of the Non-Commercial Partnership of Software Developers "RUSSOFT", spoke about neural network technologies for business that are available in the organization's arsenal.

The meeting participants discussed the issues outlined by the speakers and, for their part, proposed measures to improve the efficiency of using AI at St. Petersburg industrial enterprises. The debate on the reports was attended by Georgy Antsev, General Director and General Designer of the Radar MMS Research and Production Enterprise, Mikhail Silnikov, General Director of the Research and Production Association of Special Materials, Alexander Lopota, Director and Chief Designer of the Central Research and Experimental Design Institute of Robotics and Technical Cybernetics, and others.

The meeting was held with the participation of the Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Industrial Policy, Innovation and Trade of St. Petersburg, Alexey Yakovlev, who in his closing remarks emphasized the importance of re-equipping production to increase the competitiveness of St. Petersburg enterprises and spoke about measures to support industrial modernization by the state.

In turn, representatives of industrial enterprises noted the productivity of such meetings, which unite the efforts of science and business to develop Russia’s innovative economy and achieve technological leadership for the country.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

"Projects of the Future": IPMET Successfully Defended Final Qualification Theses

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade successfully defended their final qualification works "Project as a Final Qualification Work". 21 projects were completed in a special format: nine complex and 12 group projects, in which 57 final-year students took part (48 undergraduate, nine specialist and master's students).

A group final qualifying work is a coordinated development or research carried out by a team of students united by one object and common problems. A comprehensive final qualifying work is a joint development or research carried out by a team of students within the framework of a common topic.

Since 2023, our institute has been actively and successfully implementing projects for the preparation and defense of final qualification works of bachelors, specialists and masters commissioned by industrial partners, government agencies and commercial organizations in the format of “Project as a final qualification work”. A special feature of our projects is that they are all carried out by multipotential teams consisting of students from different educational programs, and in most cases, from different fields of study. I would like to note the great interest on the part of students: they not only demonstrate qualifications in their field, but also acquire new related knowledge and skills, including in teamwork, – notes Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of IPMEIT.

In 2023, the institute completed three group final qualification works commissioned by partners: Power Machines — Leningrad Metal Plant, TGK-1, and TD-Materik. Last year, 13 project final qualification works were presented (four integrated and nine group). The list of customers, in addition to industrial enterprises, included representatives of retail and the public sector.

This year, IPMET has carried out a lot of preliminary work on interaction with potential customers and received requests for projects to be carried out by multipotential teams from more than 20 employer representatives. These are Eurostil, the Center for Competence in Tourism and Hospitality, the ASI All-Russian Accelerator for Industrial Tourism, MKT, the Krasnogvardeisky District Center for Scientific and Technical Information, the Rosfinmonitoring Regional Office for the Northwestern Federal District, and the PlaceMarket restaurant chain.

Significant contributions were made by the directors of the higher schools of IPMEiT Olga Kalinina, Dmitry Rodionov, Olga Voronova, Olga Nadezhina, as well as those responsible for project activities in the structural divisions.

Projects developed and implemented by students allow for a significant expansion of resource capabilities. Students actively generate ideas, exchange knowledge and experience, and improve their teamwork skills. They need to constructively resolve disagreements and make decisions collectively to achieve results. All this is extremely important for a specialist entering active working life, emphasized Yulia Akimova, Head of the Center for Team Building and Project Solutions at IPMET.

All projects received high marks from customers, and final qualifying works were awarded “excellent” marks by state examination committees.

The Institute implements defenses of final qualification works in various formats, providing high-quality methodological and organizational support. Our team of managers, consultants and mentors in close cooperation with qualified customers are always ready to help student teams, competently organize their work and focus on the result, – emphasized the Deputy Director of IPMET for educational and methodological work Anna Chernikova.

Most of the students participating in “projects like final qualifying work” are already employed or have received offers from customers.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Mongolian President Opens National Naadam Festival

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

ULAN BATOR, July 11 (Xinhua) — Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh on Friday delivered a speech at the official opening ceremony of the national Naadam festival 2025.

He stated that Naadam is a precious heritage of state administration, history and culture, a symbol of the unity, independence and prosperity of the Mongolian people, the spiritual strength of the Mongolian nation, the great joy of the Mongolian people and a majestic holiday of the Mongolian state.

“I would like to extend our best wishes to the festival guests who are looking forward to the unique Naadam festival,” said U. Khurelsukh.

The Naadam Festival, which is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site, is an official holiday in Mongolia. It is celebrated throughout Mongolia every year from July 11 to 15. The celebration includes horse racing, wrestling competitions, and archery. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

US Tariffs Could Trigger Brazil's Economic Reciprocity Law – L.I. Lula da Silva

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

SAO PAULO, July 11 (Xinhua) — The United States' imposition of 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports could trigger the country's economic reciprocity law, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday.

If the 50 percent tariff goes into effect on August 1, the Brazilian government will invoke the provisions of the law while maintaining the possibility of negotiations, the president added.

"But if the negotiations fail, the law on economic reciprocity will be invoked. If he /D. Trump/ takes 50 percent from us, we will also take 50 percent from him," the Brazilian president said in an interview with the local television channel RecordTV.

For the past 15 years, Brazil has had a trade deficit with the United States, its second-largest trading partner, he said. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Canada to continue trade talks with US until August 1 – PM

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

OTTAWA, July 11 (Xinhua) — Canada will continue trade talks with the United States until a new deadline of Aug. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.

During the current trade negotiations with the United States, the Canadian government has stood firm in protecting the interests of workers and businesses, he wrote on social media. “We will continue to do so as we work through the new August 1 deadline,” the politician added.

Canada has made significant progress in combating the spread of fentanyl in North America, Carney said. Ottawa is committed to continuing to work with Washington to save lives and protect communities in both countries, the Canadian prime minister said.

“We are building a strong Canada. The federal government, provinces and territories are making significant progress in building a unified Canadian economy,” the premier said, adding that Canada must strengthen its trading partnerships around the world.

US President Donald Trump announced earlier on Thursday that he would impose a 35 percent tariff on imports from Canada starting August 1.

D. Trump published a letter addressed to M. Carney on his own social network Truth Social, in which he criticized Canada for retaliatory measures against previous American tariffs.

The American leader noted that the new tariff was imposed because of the flow of fentanyl from Canada to the United States, as well as alleged unfair trade practices. The head of the White House said he would consider adjusting the tariff if Canada cooperated with the United States to stop fentanyl smuggling.

The Trump administration previously imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, but later made an exception for products covered by the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

China will play constructive role in promoting dialogue between Thailand and Cambodia: Wang Yi

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) — China and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2025, and China is willing to work with Thailand to advance the building of a community with a shared future to a higher level, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said during talks with Thai Foreign Minister Marit Sangyampong on the sidelines of the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting here on Thursday.

Wang Yi told his interlocutor that China is ready to play a constructive role in promoting dialogue and de-escalating border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

The construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future continues to advance. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the “golden jubilee of China-Thailand friendship,” he said.

China firmly supports Thailand in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and always gives priority to China-Thailand ties in its diplomatic relations with neighbors, Wang said. China is willing to work with Thailand to bring the building of a community with a shared future to a higher and more meaningful level, he added.

The Chinese minister advocated closer alignment of development strategies and further integration of interests between the two sides, proposing to build new growth engines in areas such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, cross-border e-commerce and green development to support the modernization efforts of both countries. He also called for accelerating the construction of the China-Thailand railway to give full play to the stimulating effect of model large-scale projects and realize the vision of interconnected development among China, Laos and Thailand.

On global trade, Wang Yi stressed that the US had undermined the free trade system and disrupted global production and supply chains by imposing tariffs unilaterally. He expressed confidence that Thailand and other ASEAN countries would protect their legitimate interests and oppose unilateralism, power politics and bullying. Beijing intends to sign the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 protocol by the end of the year to expand the common market and demonstrate joint support for WTO rules and the multilateral trading system through concrete actions, the minister added.

Touching upon the border issue between Thailand and Cambodia, Wang Yi noted that both countries are good neighbors and friends of China. He expressed hope that the parties will resolve the issue through dialogue and consultations in good faith, striving to de-escalate tensions and restore stability as soon as possible. China will adhere to an objective and impartial position and play a constructive role in promoting peaceful relations between the two countries, the Foreign Minister added.

In turn, M. Sangyampong said that China is a reliable friend of Thailand. Over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the countries have maintained mutual trust and respected each other's core interests, he stressed. The principle of "Thailand and China are as close as one family" has stood the test of time, and the construction of a Thai-Chinese community with a common destiny continues to bear rich fruit, the minister added.

Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China principle and looks forward to strengthening high-level exchanges and practical cooperation in the areas of connectivity, trade, agriculture and combating transnational crime, Sangyampong said.

Bangkok firmly supports multilateralism and the multilateral trading system and calls for an early restoration of normal trading order, he said.

Border and territorial issues should not be resolved by force, the Foreign Minister stressed, expressing gratitude to China for its objective and balanced position on disputes, as well as for its mediation role and efforts to promote dialogue. Thailand is ready to resolve disputes with Cambodia through bilateral channels in the spirit of good neighborliness and goodwill, M. Sangyamphong said. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Five people, including newlyweds, killed in road accident in Afghanistan

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

KABUL, July 11 (Xinhua) — Five people, including a newlywed couple, were killed and another injured in a road accident in Afghanistan's northern Badakhshan province on Thursday evening, regional police spokesman Ehsanullah Kamgar said on Friday.

According to him, the accident occurred in Kasham district on Thursday night when the newlyweds were driving home. Five people died on the spot. E. Kamgar said careless driving was the cause of the accident.

A woman from the same family suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, a police spokesman said.

On July 6, in the eastern province of Panjshir, three people were killed and seven were injured in a similar incident. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.