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BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — An international team of researchers has revealed for the first time the presence of water and its distribution on the surface and subsurface of the Moon using data collected by China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe.

The study, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, highlighted the important role of solar wind and the impact of comets or meteorites in the mechanisms and evolutionary processes that determine the formation and distribution of water on the lunar surface.

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with colleagues from the University of Hawaii, analyzed data obtained at the Chang'e-6 landing site. They discovered that zones of fine-grained regolith, where the spacecraft's thrusters swept away some of the layer during its landing, exhibit characteristic patterns in temperature distribution and water content, caused by the redistribution of the fine-grained regolith layer.

These jets from the lander's engines, which displace and expose a layer of regolith between 1 mm and 1 cm during descent, provide a rare opportunity to study subsurface waters.

According to the study, the water content of exposed fine-grained regolith in the shallow subsurface averages approximately 76 ppm, which is lower than the surface content of about 105 ppm.

In addition, the Chang'e-6 landing site contains, on average, approximately twice as much water as the Chang'e-5 landing site.

As a reminder, in 2024, the Chang'e-6 lunar mission became the first in human history to collect samples from the far side of the Moon within the South Pole-Aitken Basin (SPA). In 2020, the Chinese probe Chang'e-5 landed in the northwestern part of the Oceanus tempestus on the visible side of the Moon and returned lunar soil samples to Earth.

A team of scientists found that water content at the same location varied depending on the local time of day, reaching a minimum at local midday.

The researchers suggest that differences in water content correlate with regolith composition, particle size, rock depth, and local time of day, supporting the hypothesis that solar wind action and impact plowing from meteorites or comets drive the evolutionary processes of water formation and distribution on the Moon.

These results indicate that fine-grained regolith on the lunar surface and immediately beneath it may be a prime target for future exploitation of lunar surface water resources.

China's Chang'e-8 lunar probe, scheduled for launch in 2029, will explore Leibniz Beta Planum near the Moon's south pole. In collaboration with the earlier Chang'e-7 mission, scheduled for 2026, it will conduct scientific research and in-situ resource utilization experiments, laying the groundwork for a future international lunar research station.

China has initiated the creation of an international lunar research station, a scientific and experimental facility consisting of modules on the lunar surface and in lunar orbit. It is planned to be built in two stages: a basic model will be built by 2035 near the lunar south pole, and an expanded model will be completed in the 2040s. -0-

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New York, September 24 (Xinhua) — The Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping has provided guidance for reforming and improving global governance, and China is willing to cooperate with Austria to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination and jointly work to improve global governance. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is in New York to attend the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, made this statement on Tuesday during a meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stoecker.

According to Li Qiang, since the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals since the establishment of diplomatic relations, these relations have withstood the test of the changing international situation and have generally developed steadily.

In recent years, under the strategic leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, the two sides have enriched aspects of their relations and elevated them to a friendly strategic partnership, Li Qiang noted, adding that bilateral cooperation has advanced in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to both sides.

China is willing to take the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Austria next year as an opportunity to intensify high-level exchanges, strengthen political mutual trust and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation so as to achieve more practical results, the Chinese Premier said.

Li Qiang also expressed hope that Austria will adhere to the one-China principle and make efforts to build a solid political foundation for bilateral relations.

He added that the economies of China and Austria have strong complementarity and numerous overlapping interests, which opens up broad opportunities and potential for deepening cooperation.

He said China is willing to continue to utilize bilateral exchange mechanisms, such as the joint commissions with Austria on economic and trade cooperation and scientific and technological cooperation, to promote the continuous expansion and modernization of bilateral trade.

Li Qiang called on both sides to strengthen cooperation in areas such as green transition and digital economy, and promote innovation, sustainable development and high-quality growth in industry.

The two sides should also expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges, promote personnel exchanges, and develop new areas of cooperation in culture and tourism, Li Qiang said.

He called on Austria to encourage the European Union to view China-EU relations from the perspective of strategic autonomy and a long-term perspective, pursue a positive and pragmatic China policy, and cooperate with China to safeguard multilateralism and free trade so as to bring greater benefits to China and the EU, as well as the rest of the world.

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HEFEI, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Smart and high-tech manufacturing is taking center stage in China, from new energy vehicles and smart robots to advanced photovoltaic technology and energy storage equipment.

Held from September 20th to 23rd in Hefei, capital of Anhui Province, East China, the World Manufacturing Industry Conference brought together these cutting-edge achievements for global participants.

"Anhui Province is focused on a wide range of advanced and emerging industries, including smart manufacturing, biomedicine, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. These areas are areas of collaboration in which the American business community can participate," said Noah Fraser, senior vice president of China operations at the US-China Business Council (USCBC), speaking at an event during the conference.

He added that USCBC member companies are inspired by the dynamism of Chinese firms, which are not only strong competitors, stimulating innovation and inspiring great R&D, but also valuable partners in their global strategies.

Representatives from 79 companies and institutions from 20 countries and regions also expressed strong expectations for cooperation with Anhui Province.

Carlo D'Andrea, Vice President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Chairman of the Board of its Shanghai Office, said he looks forward to cooperation with Anhui in joint R&D, technology transfer and academic exchanges.

Multinational companies are already expanding their presence in Anhui Province. Stefano Petrilli, Head of Global Operations at Marelli Propulsion, recently visited the province. The century-old automotive components manufacturer is installing new production lines and launching new products in China to increase its capacity.

In his view, China's transformation from the "world's factory" to a "global innovation hub" has created unprecedented opportunities for foreign-invested enterprises like Marelli.

"Working in one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing mobility ecosystems in the world, we are seeing shorter production cycles, higher customer expectations, and constant waves of innovation," said C. Petrilli. Marelli currently operates eight R&D centers and 17 factories in China, employing approximately 5,000 people.

In January, the BSH Home Appliances Group subsidiary, located in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, was included in the first list of China's top-level excellence factories for its "lean collaborative intelligent factory for the entire value stream of high-end home appliances."

Established in 1995, the subsidiary has steadily expanded, and its site in Chuzhou has become one of the concern's largest production bases in the world.

BSH Home Appliances Group CEO Matthias Metz said its R&D center in China has further strengthened its capabilities, helping the country become a global innovation engine and a hub for the Group's highly skilled workforce, and that the company's goal is to develop the subsidiary in China into its global innovation engine.

Anhui's development trajectory reflects broader changes in China's manufacturing sector, which is moving beyond its established role as the "world's factory" to become a global innovation hub for advanced technologies.

Foreign companies are ramping up their investments across the country. In Shanghai, Tesla has begun production at its first energy storage system gigafactory outside the US, and the commercial batteries produced there will be shipped globally.

In Jiangsu Province (East China), BMW announced the establishment of its first information technology R&D center in China in Nanjing (the capital of Jiangsu Province, East China), which will focus on the development of intelligent driver assistance systems, intelligent cockpits, and intelligent interaction technologies.

From January to July 2025, 36,133 foreign-invested enterprises were established in China, a 14.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Actual foreign investment in high-tech industries reached 137.36 billion yuan (approximately $19.32 billion), according to official data.

China's continued opening-up measures also provide stronger guarantees for international innovation cooperation.

"You can see the ability of both local and provincial governments to attract new investment and promote innovation. Of course, innovation is one of the main reasons European companies operate in China," concluded Carlo D'Andrea. -0-

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BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — At a recent press conference on the "Consumption Season in Culture, Tourism, Commerce, and Sports During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in Heilongjiang Province," Zhong Hua, deputy director of the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, said the provincial government will continue to optimize cross-border tourism services to accommodate Russian tourists.

According to the Heilongjiang Daily, Zhong Hua noted that inbound tourist arrivals to Heilongjiang Province from January to August of this year totaled 1.107 million, with international tourist spending during the reporting period amounting to 12.13 billion yuan (approximately $1.7 billion). Year-on-year growth rates were 54.9 percent and 61.7 percent, respectively. In particular, following the implementation of the visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens, Heilongjiang Province welcomes Russian travelers with open arms, an open and inclusive stance, a variety of tourism products, and convenient and high-quality services.

According to statistics, on September 15, the flow of tourists from Russia recorded at various checkpoints in Heilongjiang Province increased by 107 percent compared to the previous day. In the first half of this year, it exceeded 145,000 visits, representing a 37.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year. As favorable policies, including a visa-free regime, continue to have positive effects, Heilongjiang is taking measures to improve customs and passport control and enhance tourism services for visitors.

Zhong Hua reported that, with the growing passenger flow thanks to the visa-free regime, Heilongjiang Province's border crossings are increasing efficiency through smart technologies, making inbound tourism more convenient. At the Suifenhe border crossing, border control procedures have been optimized, staffing has been strengthened, intelligent inspection equipment has been upgraded, and the average border crossing time is now less than two minutes. At the Heihe border crossing, traffic routes have been dynamically optimized, intelligent inspection devices have been introduced, and intelligent screening channels have been created, allowing foreign tourists to experience the efficiency and warmth of Heilongjiang Province from the very first moment they arrive in China.

Zhong Hua emphasized that Heilongjiang Province has completely upgraded the app, providing an instant translation and intelligent service system, integrating functions such as landmark navigation, route planning, emergency assistance, and more, creating the country's first cross-border culture and tourism platform with "no language barriers and intelligent guidance," providing tourists with thoughtful service throughout their journey.

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Moscow, September 24 (Xinhua) – Russia will be able to convey its assessment of the latest developments surrounding the Ukrainian settlement to the American side; dialogue channels are open. This was stated by Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov in an interview with RBC.

"We will have the opportunity to convey our assessment of recent events to the American side. In particular, Lavrov will meet," said D. Peskov. "The channels are open, and, in fact, the current situation is fundamentally different from what it was under the Biden administration."

“Dialogue channels are active, we are talking with the Americans, and President Putin continues to highly value Trump’s willingness to help, Trump’s willingness to work together to find a solution,” D. Peskov emphasized. –0–

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RAMALLAH, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Rallies were held in several West Bank cities on Tuesday to celebrate Western recognition of the State of Palestine and demonstrate solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip.

Hundreds of Palestinians, along with foreign activists, took part in a rally in Al-Manara Square in Ramallah. People waved Palestinian flags. Posters hung with slogans such as "In support of Gaza and its prisoners and in rejection of the war of annihilation," "In recognition of international positions supporting our people's right to freedom and independence," and so on.

Fatah Central Committee member Sabri Saidam told Xinhua that it was "a day of rejoicing for Palestinians." He said Palestinians respect countries that support Palestine.

Ending the war in Gaza is a "priority," said Saidam. "We must be involved. We must stop the war. That's number one. Then we must get to work building Gaza… We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we are determined. This is our future. This is our identity. This is our dignity," he emphasized.

Former European Parliament Vice-President Luisa Morgantini told Xinhua at a rally that Europe's recognition is an "important step."

"We feel that Palestinians should be free. Palestinians should choose for themselves what they want," L. Morgantini noted, adding that Palestinians are capable of building their own state. She also called on Western countries to do more for "Palestinian freedom and self-determination."

Recently, several Western countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, and France, recognized the State of Palestine based on the principle of "two states for two peoples." Today, more than 150 UN member states recognize Palestinian statehood.

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TEHRAN, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday warned against nuclear talks with the United States under the current circumstances, saying it would not serve the Islamic Republic's national interests.

“In the current situation, negotiations with the US government are, first and foremost, not in our national interests, do not bring us any benefit, and will not prevent any harm,” he said in a televised address.

A. Khamenei added that dialogue would even lead to “major” losses for Iran, some of which could prove “irreparable.”

According to him, the American side had predetermined the outcome of the negotiations by demanding a suspension of uranium enrichment and all nuclear activities in Iran. Such a process, he emphasized, is not negotiations, but rather "a dictate and imposition."

He noted that the US also demanded that Tehran abandon its short-, medium-, and long-range missiles in order to deprive Iran of the ability to respond to potential acts of aggression.

A. Khamenei listed some of the US's hostile actions against Iran in recent years. Negotiations with Washington on the Iranian nuclear issue, as well as other issues, will lead to a "complete deadlock," he warned.

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UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday pledged to work with all parties to further implement the Global Development Initiative and accelerate the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to boost global development.

Li Qiang made the statement during a high-level conference on the Global Development Initiative hosted by China at the UN headquarters in New York.

The event was attended by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Iraq Abdel Latif Rashid, President of Angola João Lourenço, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Niger Ali Lamine Zein, as well as ministerial-level officials from more than 30 countries and heads of international organizations.

In his speech, Li Qiang noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Development Initiative at the 2021 UN General Assembly, focusing on the broadest interests of human society and calling on all parties to adhere to the Six Core Principles, which have played an important guiding role in promoting common development.

More than 130 countries and international organizations have participated in the implementation mechanism of this major initiative, Li Qiang said, describing the initiative as a widely popular international public good.

The Premier of the State Council noted that unilateralism and protectionism are currently on the rise, which has seriously damaged international development cooperation and weakened the momentum of global economic growth.

To address these challenges, he called for continued efforts to focus on development, comprehensively promote development, and join efforts to expand the “development pie.”

First, Li Qiang called for creating a stable and open international development environment, jointly safeguarding the international system with the UN at its core, upholding multilateralism and free trade, and striving to build an open world economy.

Secondly, he called for efforts to establish balanced and inclusive development partnerships, pay more attention to the needs of developing countries, and actively address the problem of unbalanced and inadequate development.

Third, Li Qiang said, efforts must be made to cultivate future-oriented drivers of innovation and development, strengthen international scientific and technological cooperation in innovation, resist the “erection of walls and barriers,” and ensure that innovation and development truly benefit the world as a whole.

Fourth, he called for promoting more sustainable, green and low-carbon development, strengthening global coordination in new energy and other industries, and working together to achieve more sustainable development characterized by harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

China, Li Qiang emphasized, will always support and promote common development, take more active actions, and demonstrate due responsibility.

According to Li Qiang, the country will continue to increase its investment in global development, strengthen scientific and technological cooperation to expand global development opportunities, and actively promote the green transformation of global development.

He said that as a responsible large developing country, China will not seek new special and differential treatment in current and future negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The Chinese government has put forward the AI International Cooperation Initiative and welcomes the active participation of all parties, Li Qiang said.

China is willing to deepen global development cooperation with all countries based on the Global Development Initiative and jointly create a bright and prosperous future for the world, he added.

Participants expressed support for the four major global initiatives and the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by Xi Jinping, praised the fruitful results of cooperation under the Global Development Initiative and the exemplary and leading role that China plays in the WTO reform process, and welcomed China's new initiative for international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

They noted that China's vision and practice are highly consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, stressing the need to jointly support multilateralism, reform and improve global governance, promote open and inclusive development, and safeguard the common interests of the international community, particularly countries in the Global South.

In a statement released at the conference, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to prioritizing development, deepening cooperation within the Global Development Initiative, and working together to implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. –0–

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LILONGWE, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Malawi's Electoral Commission is expected to announce the winner of the presidential race after the general election held on September 16.

By Monday evening, the Electoral Commission had counted and verified results in 24 of the country's 36 councils and is expected to release results in the remaining 12 councils later, allowing the winner to be officially declared.

Partial results indicate that former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party received 2,022,879 votes, far ahead of incumbent Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party, who received 732,575 votes. Dalitso Kabambe of the United Movement for Transformation came in third with 146,664 votes.

According to Malawi's electoral law, the winning presidential candidate must receive more than 50% of the valid votes cast. Failure to achieve this threshold will result in a runoff.

Seventeen candidates, including former President Joyce Banda, current Vice President Michael Usi and Atupele Muluzi, who is the son of former President Bakili Muluzi, contested for the presidency. –0–

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — The South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference and the 9th China-South Africa Trade Fair opened here on Tuesday, attracting several thousand participants seeking to deepen trade and investment ties.

At the opening ceremony, South African Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi highlighted the steady growth of bilateral trade, describing the South Africa-China relationship as a key example of South-South cooperation based on strategic engagement.

“As the South African government, we remain committed to creating a business environment that supports trade and investment,” the official said.

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng stated that the conference aims to take advantage of the opportunities created by the heightened level of bilateral relations. He emphasized that the transfer of skills and technology will help South Africa achieve its development goals.

“Today, starting with trade and investment cooperation, we strive to translate our shared vision into real actions and solve global problems through practical cooperation,” the diplomat said.

At the three-day fair, more than 500 Chinese companies will present a wide range of products, including food, household appliances, textiles, agricultural products, and household items. –0–

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