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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — An art salon themed "Mixing Colors Across National Borders: Dialogue Between Chinese and Russian Painting" was held in Tongjiang City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, where outstanding Chinese and Russian oil painters held an in-depth exchange of views and demonstrated basic oil painting techniques on the spot, the Zhongxinshe News Agency reported.

At the event, artists from the two countries discussed innovation and integration of various cultural elements into oil painting art based on their practical experiences, and exchanged views on artistic development in an intercultural context.

"Thanks to the event, I met Chinese artists. Their works are very good. I like them very much," said Russian artist Irina.

The Tongjiang City Artists Association presented Russian oil painters with albums containing local works of art as souvenirs.

“I hope there will be more opportunities to interact with Russian artists in the future,” said Lu Yunting, chairman of the aforementioned association, adding that the event contributed to promoting the prosperity and development of regional culture. -0-

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BAGHDAD, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)'s recent announcement to begin the disarmament process marks an important milestone in efforts to consolidate long-term peace and stability, the Iraqi presidency said Saturday.

The process of disarming the PKK is an important and historic step towards ending decades of armed conflict and repeated security breaches that have cost the lives of countless civilians, the Iraqi presidential residence said in a statement.

This event paves the way for a more stable and secure future, strengthening the prospects for peace and constructive cooperation throughout the region, the presidential administration said, stressing the importance of the full commitment of all parties to maintaining security, respecting sovereignty and supporting the legitimate rights of all communities.

The disarmament is also expected to “strengthen bilateral relations between Iraq and Turkey based on mutual respect, common interests and a shared vision of regional security and prosperity,” the document says.

In a recorded address in June released earlier this week from a prison on the island of Imrali near Istanbul, Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed PKK leader, said the PKK's more than 40-year armed struggle against Turkey for self-rule was over and details regarding disarmament would be quickly implemented.

A group of PKK militants burned their weapons in a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah province on Friday, Iraqi media reported.

The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, has rebelled against the Turkish government for more than three decades. –0–

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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — China has made a major breakthrough in clean energy technology with the launch of the world's most powerful floating direct-drive wind turbine.

The 17-megawatt turbine, jointly developed by state-owned enterprises China Huaneng Group (CHG) and Dongfang Electric Corporation, officially rolled off the production line on Thursday in the coastal city of Fuqing, east China's Fujian Province, CHG confirmed to Xinhua News Agency on Saturday.

One of its power units can generate 68 million kWh of environmentally friendly electricity per year, which will be enough to supply electricity to approximately 40 thousand households.

According to CHG, the demonstration test of the wind turbine will take place in waters near the city of Yangjiang in southern China's Guangdong Province.

The giant machine, with an operational availability of over 99 percent, has a record rotor diameter of 262 meters, and the blade capture area during rotation is about 53 thousand square meters, which is equivalent to 7.5 standard football fields. At the same time, the height of the central hub of 152 meters is comparable to a 50-story residential building.

This wind turbine can withstand extreme marine conditions, including waves over 24 meters high and typhoons of force 17. Unique stabilization technology allows continuous power generation even when the floating platform is tilted at extreme angles.

Liu Xin, director of the offshore wind energy department at China Huaneng Alternative Energy Technology Research Institute, highlighted the turbine's adaptability, noting that its integrated intelligent sensing system provides holistic stability control for safe and efficient operation in the complex and variable deep-sea environment.

A team of researchers has made a technological breakthrough in floating wind energy system coupling modeling technology and high-fidelity model testing technology.

Notably, all major components, including blades, generators and transformers, are made in China, and the design includes, for the first time, Chinese-made large-diameter main shaft bearings.

This technological breakthrough opens the door to exploiting China's vast deep-sea wind resources. According to the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the depth of China's coastal waters ranges from 5 to 50 meters, where the country has about 500 GW of electricity from wind energy resources, while similar resources on the deep-sea shelf are about 3 to 4 times larger.

Data from the World Wind Energy Council (GWEC) highlights the global importance of these resources, showing that more than 80 percent of the world's offshore wind resources are located in waters deeper than 60 meters.

Floating wind technologies and solutions will further unlock the potential of deepwater offshore wind energy in the future, GWEC data shows.

According to GWEC, the global installed capacity of floating wind turbines is estimated to reach 278 MW by the end of 2024, with Norway, the UK, China and France leading the four largest markets in this field. -0-

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BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Universities Alliance was officially established in Tianjin, northern China, the Zhongxinshe news agency reported.

The alliance was launched at a thematic forum on cooperation between universities within the framework of the SCO Digital Economic Forum. More than 200 representatives of universities from China and other SCO countries took part in it.

This sub-forum is devoted to the topic “Innovation in education and transnational training of personnel within the digital economy” and is intended to discuss the interaction between digital technologies and higher education, exchange practical experience in the transformation and modernization of personnel training in universities in the era of digital intelligence, and is also aimed at promoting practical cooperation in the field of the digital economy.

The event noted that the SCO Digital Economy Alliance of Universities, adhering to the principles of joint consultation, joint construction and joint use, will build a high-level education community in the field of digital economy, create an educational cooperation platform characterized by openness, interaction and innovation, so as to give impetus to the high-quality development of the digital economy around the world.

Let us recall that from July 10 to 11, the SCO Digital Economic Forum was held in Tianjin, jointly organized by the State Data Administration of the People's Republic of China and the Tianjin People's Government. It was attended by more than 1,500 guests representing governments, enterprises, universities and think tanks of the SCO member states. -0-

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ANKARA, July 13 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday declared a "new page" in Turkey's history as the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) begins the process of disarmament.

“As of yesterday, the 47-year-old terror has entered the phase of cessation. Turkey has begun to close a long, painful chapter filled with pain and tears,” Erdogan said, addressing members of his ruling Justice and Development Party in the Kizilcahamam district of Ankara province.

A group of PKK militants burned their weapons in a symbolic ceremony in Iraq's northern Sulaymaniyah province on Friday.

“From now on we will sit down and talk – not with weapons or violence, not about conflicts, but about unity, brotherhood and personal dialogue, removing the obstacle of terror,” he said.

According to Turkey's semi-official Anadolu Agency, the disarmament ceremony was attended by Iraqi officials, representatives of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization, the Kurdistan Regional Government, security forces, civil society organizations and media.

The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, has been rebelling against the Turkish government for more than four decades.

Türkiye regularly carries out military operations against PKK militants in northern Iraq, where the group has its hideouts. –0–

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SHANGHAI, July 12 (Xinhua) — China exported medical equipment to more than 190 countries and regions last year, according to the 1st China Conference on International Cooperation in Medical Equipment held in east China's Shanghai Municipality.

The conference, which runs from Friday to Saturday, is hosted by the China Medical Equipment Association. Hou Yan, chairwoman of the association, said China's import and export volume of medical equipment has seen an average annual growth rate of 9.4 percent over the past five years, demonstrating the continuous improvement of international competitiveness and the growing influence of Chinese brands, as well as the consistent deepening of international cooperation.

The conference aims to build a high-level, large-scale and multi-dimensional platform for international exchanges and cooperation, as well as share China's innovative results and practical experience in the field of medical equipment, Hou Yan added.

The conference is attended by guests from 17 countries and regions, including senior health officials, experts and business representatives. –0–

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TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) — Iran has always been and will be "ready for talks" on its nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Tehran on Saturday.

“However, naturally, it should be ensured that if negotiations are resumed, this will not lead to a war started by the United States or other parties,” A. Araghchi noted at a meeting with foreign ambassadors and representatives.

As reported by the Iranian Student News Agency, citing A. Araghchi, the recent clashes between Israel and Iran have proven that there is no alternative to returning to diplomacy and finding a solution based on negotiations and agreements.

He said the United States "betrayed diplomacy and the negotiating process" by helping Israel attack Iran and then deliberately striking Iranian nuclear facilities.

If the United States seeks to resume negotiations, it must ensure that such a scenario does not happen again, the Iranian foreign minister said.

He said that any talks must respect the Iranian people's nuclear rights, including the country's uranium enrichment program. Stressing that the only subject of discussion could be Iran's nuclear program, he added that military aspects were not negotiable.

Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is not ending and is only taking on a new form, he continued, adding that in the future, Iran's relations with the IAEA will be coordinated by the country's Supreme National Security Council, which will make decisions on further cooperation taking into account security issues. –0–

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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — The inclusion of the Xi Xia Imperial Tombs in the UNESCO World Heritage list marks a significant achievement in China's efforts to implement and promote the Global Civilization Initiative, said Rao Quan, vice minister of culture and tourism and director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday inscribed the Xi Xia Imperial Tombs on its World Heritage list, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 60.

"The application efforts for inclusion in this list have systematically demonstrated to the international community China's continued commitment to strengthening the holistic and systematic protection, conservation and sustainable use of its cultural and natural heritage," Rao Quan said in an interview with Xinhua.

It was also an opportunity to showcase to the world the historical and cultural values of Chinese civilization, as well as its outstanding features, Zhao Quan added.

The Xi Xia Tombs, located at the foot of Mount Helan in Yinchuan, capital of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, were built by the Tanguts, an ethnic group that lived in northwest China during the 11th to 13th centuries.

According to Zhao Quan, the Xi Xia Imperial Tombs are the largest, most significant in status, and best-preserved archaeological site that has survived to this day from the Western Xia period (Xi Xia, 1038-1227).

The survival of these tombs to this day is an important testimony to the cultural fusion and interaction between numerous traditions, serves as vital evidence of the diverse but unified architecture of Chinese civilization and the process of forming a single multinational state, and occupies an irreplaceable place in the history of world civilizations, he added.

Speaking about the follow-up work related to the Xi Xia Imperial Tombs, the official promised to steadily strengthen the protection of cultural heritage, promote academic research on cultural relics and archaeological finds, strengthen the capacity of heritage management institutions, and improve the systems for displaying and interpreting the cultural value of the site.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Zhao Quan assured that the National Administration for Cultural Heritage will launch a special campaign to strengthen the protection of China's World Heritage sites and nominate more sites for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The deputy minister called for a more thorough and complete display of Chinese civilization, and for making greater contributions to promoting inter-civilization exchanges and mutual learning, and to the prosperity of world civilizations. –0–

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NEW YORK, July 12 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday morning that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on goods from the European Union and Mexico starting August 1.

The new duties were announced in letters addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The messages were published on Trump's Truth Social page.

D. Trump criticized Mexico for “failing to stop drug cartels” from smuggling drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States and accused the country of not cooperating enough with Washington to curb illegal immigration.

As for the European Union, the US President criticised it for its tariff and non-tariff barriers, accusing them of creating “long-term, large and persistent trade deficits”.

“Our relations, unfortunately, are far from reciprocal,” the president wrote in his letter.

Trump used much of the same language in his letter as he did in messages sent earlier this week to other leaders, warning them against retaliation, urging them to move companies to the United States and hinting at the possibility of adjusting tariffs if they cooperate.

Over the past week, the US president has sent more than 20 similar letters to other US trading partners, including Canada, the Republic of Korea, Japan and Brazil, imposing uniform tariff rates on goods from these countries, ranging from 20 to 50 percent. –0–

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BRUSSELS, July 12 (Xinhua) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday warned that Washington's decision to impose 30 percent tariffs on EU exports risks seriously disrupting key transatlantic supply chains, and vowed that the EU would retaliate if necessary.

“The introduction of 30 percent tariffs on EU exports would disrupt key transatlantic supply chains to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic,” von der Leyen said in a statement.

The head of the European Commission made the corresponding statement following the statement by US President Donald Trump, who announced that his administration would impose tariffs of 30 percent on EU exports, citing a long-term imbalance in bilateral trade and a lack of reciprocity.

U. von der Leyen responded that the EU remains committed to a negotiated settlement, but stressed that the European Union will take measures to protect its economic interests if negotiations fail.

“We remain committed to continuing to work towards reaching an agreement by 1 August,” she added. “At the same time, we will take all necessary steps to safeguard the EU’s interests, including taking proportionate countermeasures if necessary.” –0–

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