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Tashkent, July 13 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan exported 6,832 tons of dried apricots in January-May 2025, up 36 percent year-on-year, UzDaily.uz reported on Sunday, citing the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan reportedly exported 6,832 tons of dried apricots worth $10.6 million in January-May 2025. “Export volumes increased by 1,800 tons compared to the same period last year, representing a 36 percent increase,” the report said.

The main export destinations are reportedly Kazakhstan /1,792 tons/, China /1,078 tons/, and Türkiye /1,023 tons/.

In November 2024, the press service of the President of Uzbekistan reported that in 2025, the export of fruits and vegetables could reach $3.5 billion. –0–

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URUMQI, July 13 (Xinhua) — China completed construction on Sunday of a 4,197-km ultra-high-voltage (UHV) power transmission line around the Tarim Basin, home to the country's largest desert, marking a milestone in infrastructure development in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The largest project of its kind in the country, the 750-kV ring transmission line consists of nine substations and nearly 10,000 steel towers, according to the Xinjiang-based local company in charge of implementing the project, which is part of the Xinjiang branch of China National Grid Corporation.

The said power transmission line took 15 years to build and is expected to be officially commissioned by November 2025, the company said.

The Tarim Basin is home to the Taklamakan Desert, the world's second-largest shifting sand desert. For centuries, sandstorms have battered the oases of southern Xinjiang, hampering development in the region.

Officials and experts believe the project could accelerate development in southern Xinjiang and provide new energy sources across the country. -0-

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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — A total of 131,000 standard containers of cargo were shipped from east China's Zhejiang Province via the Yixinou (Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe) route on China-Europe international rail freight services in the first half of 2025, up 11.1 percent year on year, according to data from Hangzhou Customs.

According to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, there are currently 26 regular cross-border routes within the framework of China-Europe rail freight transportation, linking Zhejiang Province with more than 160 cities in more than 50 countries on the Eurasian continent. The volume of goods sent by China-Europe trains maintains stable growth.

In order to ensure the steady growth of the range and quantity of goods transported along Yixinou routes, Hangzhou Customs has taken a series of measures to simplify customs clearance, such as opening a “green corridor” for China-Europe trains and pre-registration for customs clearance of goods on a 24/7 basis /24 hours a day, 7 days a week/.

The Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe international freight railway route was officially launched in November 2014. It starts in Yiwu, known as the “world supermarket,” passes through Xinjiang to Kazakhstan, crosses the territories of Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, France and ends in Madrid, Spain. The total length of the line is more than 13 thousand km. -0-

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ALMATY, July 13 (Xinhua) — Cities today are not only economic hubs but also diplomatic centers, Serik Korzhumbayev, editor-in-chief of the Delovoy Kazakhstan newspaper, said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the "Dialogue of Mayors of the World – SCO Summit Cities" event held in Tianjin.

According to him, participation in the SCO cities dialogue has shown that respect for cultural diversity, dialogue at the people level and real cooperation at the city level are becoming the most important for the sustainable development of the countries of the region. Kazakhstan, as a bridge between the East and the West, between China and Central Asia, plays a key role in this process.

"Today we see how the humanitarian dimension is coming to the forefront within the SCO. It is especially important that the younger generation of the SCO member states have the opportunity to exchange experiences, learn from each other, and understand the values of their partners. This is the foundation for long-term peace and sustainable development," said S. Korzhumbayev.

The expert also stressed that cities like Tianjin are becoming a model of “modernization with a human face,” where technology serves not only efficiency, but also the comfort of life, ecology, and safety.

The Tianjin meeting in preparation for the SCO summit this fall was a convincing confirmation that cities are becoming “laboratories” of a new format of international cooperation – more humane, technological and environmentally friendly. These cities are where connections, trust and images of the future are formed that will determine the course of development of the entire Eurasian space. –0–

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CHANGCHUN, July 13 (Xinhua) — The 22nd Changchun International Automobile Exhibition opened Saturday in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, with 118 domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers participating to showcase their latest achievements in automobile technology and future mobility solutions.

According to the organizers, this year the exhibition area of the event is 170 thousand square meters and includes four main exhibition pavilions, three thematic zones, two interactive zones and an open-air exhibition area.

The “Future Mobility” zone presents innovative transport solutions such as a flying car, two hydrogen-powered bicycles without spokes and unmanned aerial vehicles.

During the 10-day event, automakers are offering trade-in discounts, cash discounts and other promotions in addition to government consumer vouchers, as well as other related measures to further unlock consumer potential.

The exhibition will also feature a series of events, such as a road show of relevant organizations from Belt and Road Initiative countries and a forum on the development of intelligent new energy vehicles.

Known as the “cradle of China’s automobile industry,” Changchun witnessed the establishment of the country’s first automobile manufacturing plant in 1953. It is home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker giant FAW Group. -0-

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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin on Sunday denied Japanese claims that Chinese military aircraft flew "abnormally close" to Japanese aircraft, saying China's actions were legal and professional.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force reconnaissance aircraft have repeatedly entered China's air defense identification zone over the East China Sea to conduct close-range reconnaissance, Jiang Bin said.

Jiang Bin said Chinese military aircraft had taken measures to identify, track and monitor the Japanese aircraft in accordance with the law. "Our response was completely legal, reasonable and professional in accordance with standards," he said.

The interference caused by Japanese military vessels and aircraft to the Chinese side during close-range reconnaissance and pursuit is a source of security threats in the maritime and airspace between China and Japan, Jiang Bin said.

"We call on the Japanese side to work with China to create an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of bilateral relations," the Chinese defense official added. -0-

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PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), met on Saturday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is visiting the DPRK to attend the second strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday.

During the talks between Kim Jong-un and S. Lavrov, “a broad exchange of views between the leadership of the two countries on a number of important issues for the conscientious implementation of the agreements reached at the historic high-level talks between the DPRK and Russia in June 2024” took place, the statement said.

The two countries share the same views on all strategic issues, which is consistent with the level of alliance, and this demonstrates the high strategic level established between the two countries, Kim Jong-un said.

The DPRK leader confirmed that his country “is ready to unconditionally support and encourage all measures taken by the Russian leadership to eliminate the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis in accordance with the spirit of the interstate treaty between the DPRK and Russia in the future,” KCNA reported, citing his words.

Kim Jong-un expressed confidence that “a coordinated and harmonious diplomatic stance by the two countries aimed at showing initiative and an active attitude towards the radically changing international geopolitical situation will make a positive contribution to ensuring peace and security in the region and the entire world.”

During the talks, S. Lavrov expressed readiness for “further strengthening of strategic and tactical cooperation and intensification of coordinated actions” between the two countries in the international arena, the report says.

The parties also expressed the readiness of the leadership of the two countries to “closely support and cooperate with each other on the path to thoroughly protecting the fundamental interests of the two countries, powerfully promoting the overall development of bilateral ties and ensuring the endless well-being of the peoples and their bright future.”

S. Lavrov's three-day visit took place at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry and will end on Sunday, KCNA reported. –0–

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CARACAS, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of the Americas (ALBA) on Saturday strongly condemned U.S. sanctions against senior Cuban officials.

In a statement, the bloc called the sanctions imposed by the US State Department on Friday “shameful,” condemning the measures against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Armed Forces Minister General Alvaro Lopez Miera and Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Alvarez Casas.

“The sanctions reflect a deep fear of imperialism in the face of the living example of resistance, dignity and sovereignty embodied by the Cuban Revolution,” the statement said, reaffirming the bloc’s solidarity with the Cuban people, government and leadership.

"Cuba is not alone. The people of America stand with it," the statement said.

Washington announced the sanctions on Friday, which Washington said were related to the role of Cuban officials in the “brutal suppression of protests” in 2021. –0–

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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — A government delegation from Harbin City, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, led by Deputy Mayor Jiang Jun, paid a working visit to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on Thursday. During the visit, the delegation took part in a series of important events, including government talks, familiarization visits to enterprises, business meetings and signing of projects, which contributed to strengthening friendly ties with the Sverdlovsk Region and Yekaterinburg, as well as deepening industrial, trade and economic cooperation with Russia.

As reported on the website of the Harbin city government, while participating in working talks between the Heilongjiang provincial government and the Sverdlovsk regional government, Jiang Jun emphasized that Harbin attaches great importance to developing trade with Russia. He expressed hope that the sausage processing project, implemented by Harbin enterprises jointly with the Ural Agro-Industrial Group, will become a starting point for pragmatic cooperation with the Sverdlovsk region.

Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region Vasily Kozlov noted that friendly relations between the Sverdlovsk Region and Harbin have lasted for more than 30 years. Over these years, the parties have established close cooperation in industry, trade, science, education and culture. He expressed hope for further deepening of trade and economic exchanges between the two sides.

During working talks with representatives of the Yekaterinburg government, Jiang Jun presented the key advantages of Harbin: potential in Russian-Chinese trade, a developed industrial system, a powerful scientific and educational base, logistics services, platforms for openness to the outside world and cross-border settlements. He pointed out the high complementarity of the economies of the two cities and the significant potential for cooperation in the areas of mineral resources and manufacturing, proposing to identify priority projects for joint implementation.

Yekaterinburg Mayor Alexey Orlov acquainted the guests with the economic features and scientific and educational advantages of the city, expressing his readiness to develop cooperation in the areas of trade, winter sports and youth exchanges based on existing good relations.

In addition, the Chinese delegation visited the large manufacturing and retail enterprise Sima-land in Yekaterinburg, where they studied its basic indicators, development history, product range and plans for the future. -0-

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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — A large-scale presentation of forestry products from Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province under the brand "Nine Treasures and Eighteen Delicacies" was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, the other day. The event is in line with the strategy of the CPC Provincial Committee and the Heilongjiang Provincial Government to "Globally Promote Heilongjiang Quality Products" aimed at deepening international exchanges and expanding the development prospects of the industry.

According to the website of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government, participation in the exhibition is an important step in deepening the integration of the Belt and Road Initiative and promoting dual /domestic and international/ circulation. The product line of "Nine Treasures and Eighteen Delicacies" is purposefully developing the Eurasian market, creating international sales channels and actively promoting Heilongjiang brands on the world stage.

The exhibition featured forest fruits, mushrooms, medicinal plants, forest livestock products and birch sap drinks. These environmentally friendly food products, which had previously received recognition at the Harbin Trade Fair and the World Forestry Conference, attracted considerable attention due to their natural properties. Of particular interest was the innovative tea drink project, which uses birch sap as a raw material for the first time in China.

As part of the business program, a seminar on “Trade and Investment Cooperation between China and Russia in the New Era” was held, where the Forestry and Grassland Administration of Heilongjiang Province put forward a concept of bilateral cooperation based on commodity trade, resource complementarity and green transformation. The parties agreed to focus on research and deep processing of forest products, expansion of export-import operations, carbon trading, and will also consider prospects for cooperation in the development of forest tourism and the creation of cross-border forest industry parks.

The Nine Treasures and Eighteen Delicacies Forest Products Development Association reached agreements with Russian enterprises, thereby creating a channel for Chinese forest products to enter the Russian market. These agreements will strengthen the influence of Chinese brands in Russia and open a new chapter in bilateral cooperation in the field of forest products.

It should be noted that Heilongjiang Province has exceptional ecological potential: more than 700 kinds of forest food products and unique ecosystem resources form a solid foundation for the development of the industry. -0-

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