China awarded 50 foreign experts the Friendship Award.

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BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government's 2025 Friendship Prize was presented on Tuesday to 50 foreign experts in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country's development.

State Councilor Shen Yiqin congratulated the laureates at a ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

She noted that foreign experts, together with the Chinese people, have made significant contributions to Chinese-style modernization, as well as to friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries. These achievements will forever remain in the memory of the Chinese people, Shen Yiqin emphasized.

According to the State Councilor, China is confident in its strength and has the capabilities to ensure long-term stable development, which will inject new impetus and bring new opportunities to the world.

Shen Yiqin assured that China will consistently promote a high-level policy of opening up, actively encourage innovative cooperation, deepen reform of the personnel training system, and attract more highly qualified foreign specialists to work, innovate, and engage in entrepreneurial activity in China.

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China's influence on the global economic arena is becoming increasingly noticeable, according to the Chinese Ambassador to Russia.

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Moscow, September 30 /Xinhua/ — China's influence on the global economy is becoming increasingly noticeable, according to Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an article published Monday in the Russian newspaper Argumenty i Fakty.

“In recent years, as China’s manufacturing sector has transformed and upgraded, especially with the growth of emerging industries such as electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products – the so-called New Three – China’s influence on the global economic stage has become increasingly visible,” the publication says.

As the Chinese ambassador noted, the rise of China's manufacturing sector has been made possible by an efficient and comprehensive industrial system, a dynamic and vibrant innovation ecosystem, and a fully competitive market environment. "The right to improve the industrial sector and achieve high-quality development through its capabilities, such as innovation and creativity, is the legitimate right of China and other developing countries," the diplomat stated.

Zhang Hanhui emphasized that China's intelligent manufacturing has enriched global supply chains, making once-inaccessible technologies accessible to everyone. "Thanks to this, technological equality has advanced significantly, the achievements of which benefit people around the world," the diplomat asserted.

The Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation also noted that China supplies the world with high-quality goods at affordable prices, ensuring the stability of global production and supply chains, reducing the cost of living for consumers around the world, and easing inflationary pressure on the economies of various countries.

Speaking about promoting joint development among countries in the Global South, Zhang Hanhui recalled that in 2021, China published a white paper, "International Development Cooperation in the New Era," which emphasizes the principles of equal partnership, mutual benefit, capacity building, and independent development. "For many years, China has fulfilled its obligations as a responsible state by participating in international development cooperation to expand the capabilities of countries in the Global South," the diplomat emphasized.

According to Zhang Hanhui, China and Russia have consistently been supporters of the multilateral order and partners in the development of countries in the Global South. "Through joint efforts, China and Russia are creating strategic communication platforms for countries in the Global South and expanding integrated development pathways. Together, the countries are raising the banner of multilateralism even higher and increasing the scope for joint development," he said.

“China stands ready to work with Russia and developing countries with emerging economies to advance the global governance system in a more equitable and rational direction, guided by the principles of openness, inclusiveness, fairness, and mutually beneficial cooperation, for the benefit of the people of China and Russia, as well as all countries around the world,” Zhang Hanhui concluded.

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A reception was held in Kyiv to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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Kyiv, September 30 /Xinhua/ — The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine held a reception in Kyiv on Monday to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

More than 500 people attended, including Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis, representatives of the Ukrainian parliament, government, local authorities, educational institutions, and research centers. Also attending the event were members of the diplomatic corps of other countries, representatives of international organizations and Chinese companies operating in Ukraine, Chinese expatriates, and ethnic Chinese.

Speaking at the reception, Ma Shengkun highlighted China's significant achievements and stated that China's progress will create new opportunities for global development. According to the diplomat, China intends to work with all countries to implement the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, unwaveringly pursuing the path of peaceful development, upholding genuine multilateralism, promoting the democratization of international relations, and building a more rational international order.

China and Ukraine are strategic partners, Ma Shengkun stated, adding that Beijing hopes to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Kyiv for the benefit of the peoples of both countries and open new horizons in interstate relations. The ambassador emphasized that China is ready to continue playing a constructive role, alongside the international community, in ending the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict and achieving a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement as soon as possible.

T. Kachka and E. Perebyinis praised China's significant development achievements, as well as the cooperation between Ukraine and China in political, trade, economic, cultural, and other spheres. They expressed gratitude to China for its support of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity and its humanitarian assistance. They stated that Kyiv is prepared to further expand its comprehensive cooperation with Beijing and hopes that China will make a positive contribution to the speedy achievement of peace in Ukraine.

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The President of Kazakhstan launched the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway.

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Almaty, September 30 (Xinhua) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated via teleconference in the 7th New Silk Way International Transport and Logistics Business Forum and launched the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway. This was reported on Tuesday by the Kazinform news agency.

The 836.1-kilometer highway plays a vital role in unlocking the country's transport and transit potential. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Transport, this project is a key area for developing transport and logistics infrastructure, improving transit capabilities, and strengthening connectivity with China.

K.-Z. Tokayev noted that after the second line is commissioned, the route's capacity will increase fivefold. "China is our eternal close neighbor and reliable ally. We unwaveringly support each other. Relations between our two nations are based on strong friendship and mutual trust. Our countries share a common vision for the future," the Kazakh leader emphasized.

Construction of the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway began in November 2022. –0–

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Britain has imposed sanctions on more than 70 Iranian individuals and entities for links to Iran's nuclear program.

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London, September 30 (Xinhua) — The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on more than 70 Iranian individuals and entities linked to the country's nuclear program, the British government announced on Tuesday.

The sanctions include entry bans, asset freezes and removal from leadership positions.

"UK sanctions have been imposed on 71 individuals and entities," the UK government said. "These include Iranian financial institutions and energy companies, as well as Iranian individuals and entities involved in the development of the nuclear programme."

On August 28, the E3 countries, or the “EU3”—the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—issued a joint statement on the launch of the mechanism for restoring anti-Iranian sanctions, as provided for in UN Security Council Resolution 2231, in the event of Iran’s failure to comply with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program. –0–

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The Chinese government has finalized the allocation of 300 billion yuan in budget funds to support the trade-in program for consumer goods in 2025.

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BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced Tuesday that it has jointly issued the fourth and final tranche of special ultra-long government bonds in 2025 to support the consumer goods trade-in program.

The current tranche of 69 billion yuan (about 9.7 billion US dollars) has fully completed the distribution of 300 billion yuan of central government funds for the implementation of the trade-in program this year.

The bond issue is part of a broader effort to stimulate domestic demand through large-scale upgrades of industrial equipment and the exchange of old consumer goods such as household appliances and vehicles for new ones.

Between January and August, nearly 330 million consumers in China applied for trade-in subsidies, generating more than 2 trillion yuan in trade-in sales.

The State Committee for Reconstruction and Development noted that in the future, the agency will continue to strive for a balanced and orderly distribution of subsidies, strictly suppress fraudulent activities and illegal profit-making associated with subsidies, and promote the effective use of each allocated subsidy.

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The US, demanding that India give up Russian oil, is aggressively promoting its products, says Russian Foreign Minister

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Sochi, September 30 (Xinhua) – By pressuring India to abandon Russian oil, US President Donald Trump is simply pushing his own resources onto the market. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters on the sidelines of the 22nd annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

"The real reason is that President Trump has declared the need for the United States to actively defend its national interests. He includes in these national interests the rather aggressive promotion of its goods on international markets to its partners and the elimination of competitors," Lavrov noted, clarifying that in this case, this applies to the Russian Federation, under the pretext of the conflict in Ukraine.

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that India has already responded to calls to stop buying oil from Russia.

"How and in what manner to trade with other countries, including Russia, generally relates to Russian-Indian relations," Lavrov stated. He emphasized that this position had been expressed by both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country's Foreign Minister. "I believe this position reflects the national interests and national strengths of our Indian friends," the diplomat emphasized.

Answering a question about D. Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, he noted that he had not yet seen this plan and did not know the details.

"We haven't seen this plan, we've only heard comments about what it consists of… And I've heard that Tony Blair plans to lead this international body that will govern, temporarily govern, Gaza. He himself has apparently already announced this. But, again, I don't know the details, I don't know what powers they plan to grant it, or how the Arab countries feel about it," the minister said.

"I know that some of them have already welcomed Donald Trump's plan. But, of course, a final decision will only be necessary once we know the opinions of all the neighbors of Palestine and Israel, as well as the countries of the region in general, the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and, above all, the Palestinians themselves," Lavrov emphasized.

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Russia will advocate for global governance reform, says Russian Foreign Minister

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Sochi, September 30 (Xinhua) — Russia will advocate for global governance reform and fully support the implementation of China's Global Governance Initiative, launched at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced this on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 22nd annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

"We consider the initiative useful and aimed at rectifying the situation where global governance mechanisms are completely subordinated to the West," Lavrov said in response to a question from a Xinhua correspondent.

According to him, reforms are needed at the International Monetary Fund, where the US is preventing quota increases for countries in the Global South; at the World Bank, where the West's leading position is being abused; and at the World Trade Organization (WTO), where the US has been blocking the work of the dispute settlement body for decades.

"The blocking is primarily intended to prevent this body from considering China's appeals regarding discrimination and violations of WTO trade rules by Western countries in their trade with China," the Russian minister noted.

A reform of the UN is also necessary, and it must be fair, he pointed out.

"Of course, the reform of the Security Council and other structures must be fair, including, incidentally, the reform of the UN Secretariat, where key positions, on which the activities of the entire UN system and the distribution of financial resources within the Secretariat structures depend, are all occupied and privatized by representatives of NATO and the European Union," the diplomat emphasized.

"Therefore, we will advocate for a reform of global governance. Regarding practical aspects, we, of course, assume that our Chinese comrades, as the initiators of this proposal, will flesh out their approaches, and we will actively facilitate this," concluded S. Lavrov.

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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central Philippines.

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MANILA, September 30 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 struck Cebu Province in the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

In its report, the institution stated that the tremors were recorded at 21:59 local time approximately 17 km northeast of the city of Bogo with a hypocenter at a depth of 10 km.

The Philippine archipelago experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location on the so-called "Pacific Ring of Fire." –0–

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The European "drone wall" project along the Russian border is a fundamentally bad idea, according to the Russian presidential press secretary.

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Moscow, September 30 (Xinhua) – Building any walls, including a "drone wall," in Europe is a fundamentally bad idea, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, commenting on the European Commission's initiative to propose immediate measures to deploy an anti-drone defense system along the border with Russia.

"Building walls is always bad, as history shows. And it's quite sad that Ukraine's militaristic, confrontational policy could now potentially materialize in the construction of new dividing walls," TASS quoted him as saying.

The Kremlin spokesman noted that Europe continues to pursue a militaristic path instead of seeking dialogue and creating security guarantees. "We see that they continue this militaristic approach instead of considering how to engage in dialogue so as to jointly seek security guarantees during and within the framework of dialogue," Peskov said.

He also emphasized that there are differing opinions on this matter in European countries. "Therefore, we will continue to monitor this further," the Russian president's press secretary added.

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