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Chongqing, March 20 (Xinhua) — The Chongqing P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music of Chongqing Normal University officially opened in the southwest Chinese city of Chongqing on Thursday.

As has been announced, the newly established conservatory offers two bachelor's and two master's programs. Graduates can receive a certificate of education and diploma from Chongqing Normal University, as well as a course completion certificate from the Moscow State P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Outstanding graduates will also be offered the opportunity to travel to Russia for further study.

The conservatory will employ a highly qualified Russian teaching staff, allowing Chinese students to obtain a professional musical education without having to travel abroad.

Alexander Sokolov, Rector of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, noted that the goals of cooperation between the two countries' educational institutions are to cultivate a large number of outstanding musical talents and to enrich the cultural atmosphere of the city and society through music, so that music can become an important force in nourishing people's spiritual worlds.

Both sides provide enormous support to this project and attach great importance to musical exchanges between the two countries, added A. Sokolov.

Chongqing Normal University President Wang Guoyin announced that the conservatory will enroll 100 first-year students from 19 provinces in China in 2026, and will meet the needs of the music industry in the western part of China and create conditions for cultivating musical talent and creating cultural innovations.

The conservatory will use music as a means to deepen cultural exchanges and promote rapprochement between the peoples of China and Russia, as well as contribute to the development of bilateral relations, noted Zhang Yan, Party Secretary of Chongqing Normal University and Director of the Chongqing P.I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music.

On the occasion of the launch of the China-Russia Cross Years of Education in 2026-2027, this project has become an important practice for deepening integration, mutual learning and innovation in the field of higher education between China and Russia. -0-

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ZHENGZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) — The Xinxiang People's Procuratorate in central China's Henan Province has indicted Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, the procuratorate said on Friday.

Shi Yongxin, whose original name is Liu Yingcheng, is suspected of crimes involving embezzlement, misappropriation of property, and bribery as a non-government official. -0-

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — China congratulates Nepal on the completion of parliamentary elections and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (National Independent Party) for becoming the largest force in the House of Representatives, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.

Lin Jian made the statement at a regular press conference in response to a request to comment on the official results, according to which the Rastriya Swatantra Party won 182 out of 275 seats in the parliamentary elections.

China supports Nepal in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and hopes that Nepal will successfully advance its national political agenda, the diplomat said.

“As a traditional and friendly neighbor, China will continue to support Nepal in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in achieving unity, stability, development and prosperity,” he said.

"China is willing to work with Nepal to develop traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, and continuously advance the bilateral strategic partnership of eternal friendship for development and prosperity," Lin Jian added. -0-

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Beijing, March 20 (Xinhua) — China's postal industry handled 33.14 billion parcels in the first two months of 2026, up 5.6 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the State Postal Administration of China on Friday.

At the same time, the express delivery sector processed 30.49 billion parcels, an increase of 7.1%.

Total revenue in China's postal industry during the period increased by 7.4 percent to 291.98 billion yuan (approximately 42.38 billion US dollars).

In particular, revenue in the express delivery sector increased by 7.9 percent to 238.54 billion yuan.

In January-February, the volume of express delivery transactions within a single city amounted to 2.13 billion parcels, which is 4.8 percent less than compared to the same period last year, while the volume of intercity shipments increased by 8.2 percent, amounting to 27.68 billion parcels. -0-

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Kenyan Vice President Kithure Kindiki, South African Vice President Paul Mashatile, and Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will visit Kenya, South Africa, and the Seychelles from March 22 to 30, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — Hu Henghua, deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Committee and mayor of Chongqing, southwest China, has been placed under investigation for serious violations of discipline and the law, according to an official statement released Friday.

He is being investigated by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission of the People's Republic of China. -0-

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SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) — A second Chinese-built large cruise ship undocked from its pier in Shanghai on Friday, marking another step toward its trial voyages and final commissioning as the country expands its position in the cruise tourism market.

The cruise ship "Adora Flora City" slowly emerged from the construction dock at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). According to the shipbuilder, it will now fully enter the mooring trials phase.

According to cruise ship operator Adora Cruises, interior finishing, system setup, and other work will be further accelerated. The ship is scheduled to be commissioned by the end of this year and will begin sailing international routes from Nansha International Cruise Port in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China. -0-

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URUMQI, March 20 (Xinhua) — A total of 54,000 commercial vehicles were exported through the Horgos border crossing in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the first two months of 2026, up 13.9 percent from the same period in 2025 and reaching a historical high, Horgos Customs reported.

In particular, NEV vehicles, which are popular in Central Asian countries and Russia, have become the predominant export vehicle models.

In the face of growing export demand, local customs is constantly optimizing the customs clearance process and implementing a 24/7 working regime (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to ensure the efficient export of vehicles.

“In January and February of this year, our company exported more than 900 vehicles through the Khorgos checkpoint,” said Liang Hao, CEO of the Khorgos International Freight Forwarding Company Haocheng.

"We not only export to Central Asian countries, but we've also found a market in Russia. I believe the potential for our business to grow in Russia is enormous," he added.

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — China's State Council recently designated Meishan City in southwest China's Sichuan Province as a national historical and cultural city, according to a statement on the Chinese government's website Thursday.

The announcement emphasized Meishan's long history, profound culture, rich heritage, well-preserved traditional features and distinct regional characteristics, demonstrating its great historical and cultural value.

According to the announcement, Sichuan Province and Meishan City authorities must, in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics, conduct an in-depth study of the meaning and value of cultural heritage, refine the layout of the ancient town of Meizhou, intensify efforts to protect and utilize cultural heritage, and carefully preserve and develop the best achievements of Chinese traditional culture.

Meishan, which was known as Meizhou in ancient times, is the birthplace of the great Chinese poet Su Shi of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). -0-

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a plan to jointly produce an animated film starring Labubu, the popular furry toy that has taken the world by storm.

The film is currently still in early development. It is planned to combine live-action and CGI to bring Laboubu's fantastical world to the silver screen, according to a press release issued Thursday by Pop Mart, a leading designer collectibles and pop culture entertainment company.

Paul King, director of Paddington, Paddington 2 and Wonka, will produce and direct the animated film, the Beijing-based company said.

The BAFTA-nominated director will also co-write the screenplay with Steven Levenson, an award-winning screenwriter and playwright whose credits include Dear Evan Hansen.

According to a press release, designer Kasing Lung has been confirmed as the film's executive producer.

Pop Mart announced that the partnership between Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment marks a major milestone in bringing “The Monsters” franchise from the world of collectibles to the big screen. -0-

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