Category: China

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Ashgabat, September 18 (Xinhua) — Turkmenistan's Minister of Finance and Economy Mammetguly Astanagulov announced that foreign investment in the country's economy will reach $1.4 billion in 2024, Interfax-Kazakhstan reported on Thursday, citing the News Central Asia portal.

Speaking at the 2025 Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF), the minister noted that the total volume of investments in Turkmenistan's economy in 2024 reached $12.1 billion, which is 9 percent higher than the 2023 figure.

"Of this, $1.4 billion was foreign investment, equivalent to 11.6 percent of the total. The share of foreign investment increased by 1.4 percent compared to the previous year," M. Astanagulov clarified.

He emphasized that attracting foreign investment remains a key focus of Turkmenistan's economic policy. Priority sectors for investment remain the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, energy, and construction.

The TIF-2025 Investment Forum, aimed at attracting foreign investment, is taking place in the Avaza National Tourist Zone from September 18 to 19. More than 800 delegates from 45 countries are participating.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 143 kilometers east of the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at 18:58 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the tremors was located at 52.95 degrees north latitude and 160.75 degrees east longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Paris, September 18 (Xinhua) — An unidentified man attacked children near a school in the southern French town of La Seyne-sur-Mer on Thursday afternoon and was later killed by police, according to the French news channel BFMTV.

According to the television channel, citing police sources, the man attacked children near the Pierre Semar School and then resisted police officers who arrived at the scene. The condition of the children targeted in the attack and the attacker's motives have not been disclosed. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Beirut, September 18 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening in southern Lebanon, including the villages of Mays al-Jabal, Dibbin, and Kfar Tebnit, the Lebanese National News Agency reported.

The airstrikes followed a warning from IDF spokesman Avichai Adrai on the social media site X about planned attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure in response to alleged attempts to resume operations in the region.

The Lebanese army condemned the strikes, noting that the number of Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement since its conclusion in 2024 has already exceeded 4,500. According to the Lebanese military, the strikes targeted civilians, destroyed homes, and disrupted the deployment of Lebanese forces south of the Litani River.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam criticized Israel's actions, questioning its commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement. He called on the international community, particularly the ceasefire sponsors, to pressure Israel to end its aggression, withdraw its troops from occupied territories, and release prisoners.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Beijing, September 18 (Xinhua) — China is ready to work with all parties to build a more equitable and rational global security governance system, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said on Thursday.

Dong Jun made the announcement during separate meetings with the Defense Ministers of Vietnam, Phan Van Giang, Uruguay, Sandra Laso, and Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiki. All three ministers arrived in Beijing to participate in the 12th Xiangshan Forum, which is taking place from September 17 to 19.

According to Dong Jun, the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, with calls for peace, development, and cooperation growing louder, especially from the Global South.

The Chinese Minister of Defense pointed out that China is ready to work with all parties to strengthen strategic mutual trust, expand cooperation in defense and security, and remain a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world, while promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global security governance system.

During the meetings, the defense ministers of foreign countries congratulated China on the successful holding of the Xiangshan Forum and praised China's important role in promoting dialogue and exchanges, strengthening friendship and mutual trust, and building consensus.

Phan Van Giang stated that the Vietnamese side is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in areas such as personnel exchanges, joint exercises and training, expand friendly exchanges on border defense, and promote the deep and fruitful construction of a Vietnam-China community with a shared future.

S. Lazo indicated that the Uruguayan side intends to adopt China's successful experience in various areas and continue to deepen cooperation with it in areas such as defense, security, and international peacekeeping operations.

A. M. Fiki emphasized Somalia's firm commitment to the one-China principle and stated that his country is ready to strengthen practical cooperation with China in the areas of defense and security and continuously build the capacity of the two countries' armies to respond to common challenges.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Moscow, September 18 (Xinhua) — Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat's facility in the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan is operating normally following an attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The fire has been contained, and no exceedance of the maximum permissible concentration of harmful substances in the air has been detected, RIA Novosti reported, citing local authorities.

Earlier, regional governor Radiy Khabirov stated that two aircraft-type drones attacked the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant. Security guards shot them down, causing a fire. There were no injuries.

"The plant in Salavat continues to operate normally, and technological processes have not been disrupted. The fire at the plant has been contained, and after the aftermath is eliminated, an assessment will be made of the need for repairs," RIA Novosti quotes the press service of the head of the republic as saying.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Bishkek, September 18 (Xinhua) — Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signed the law "On renaming the city of Jalal-Abad in the Jalal-Abad region of the Kyrgyz Republic to the city of Manas." This was stated in a statement published on the president's website on Wednesday.

The law was adopted on September 10, 2025 by the Zhogorku Kenesh (parliament).

The purpose of the law is to “strengthen national ideology and name the city of Jalal-Abad after the great Manas, a national hero and defender of the Kyrgyz people from various invasions.”

The law comes into force ten days after the date of official publication.

The renamed city is the third largest city in Kyrgyzstan. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

LANZHOU, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Six people were killed and three were injured in a traffic accident in northwest China's Gansu Province on Thursday.

According to the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture Public Security Bureau, the accident occurred around 11:10 a.m. when a car crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with an SUV on a section of the expressway.

Six people, including the drivers of both vehicles, were killed and three others were injured.

An investigation is currently underway, and the victims are receiving medical assistance. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

JERUSALEM, September 18 (Xinhua) — A gunman opened fire on Thursday near the Allenby Bridge, a key border crossing between Jordan and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Two Israelis were killed, after which the gunman was shot dead, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli rescue service Magen David Adom reported.

Magen David Adom stated that the victims, men aged between 60 and 70 and 20 and 30, were found unconscious. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and they were pronounced dead.

According to the IDF, the attacker approached the crossing, which is jointly controlled by Israel and Jordan, from the Jordanian side in a truck carrying humanitarian aid. According to Israeli television channel Kan TV, citing a security source, the shooter was a Jordanian citizen hired by the Jordanian army to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

The man reportedly exited the truck and opened fire, but his rifle jammed. He then pulled out a knife and stabbed the victims before being shot and killed by an Israel Airports Authority security guard.

The IDF said that following the incident, Israeli troops began combing the area and surrounded the nearby Palestinian city of Jericho in the West Bank. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Beijing, September 18 (Xinhua) — China calls on the European Union to refrain from using tariffs as a weapon, remove market barriers, and promote fair competition, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday.

He Yadong made the call at a regular departmental briefing, commenting on Volkswagen's recent announcement of its own budget-friendly electric car, the ID.1.

He said the move responds to market demand and consumer expectations, as European consumers want access to a wider range of products with improved performance and at better prices.

China's electric vehicle sector has become a driving force behind the electrification and intelligent transformation of the automotive industry, He Yadong noted, adding that European automakers are fully capable of adapting to market competition and participating in these processes.

Technological innovation and collaboration across the entire production chain enable excellent price-quality ratios, which are becoming a key growth driver in the electric vehicle sector, the official stated. "This is also the reason for the widespread popularity of Chinese electric vehicles among consumers and a driving factor in the global fight against climate change, including in the EU," he added.

Emphasizing that "protectionism leads nowhere," He Yadong noted that, due to the optimal price-quality ratio of Chinese electric vehicles, the EU is unjustifiably labeling their manufacturers as "subsidy recipients" and abusing anti-subsidy measures. Such actions, according to the official representative, create market barriers and undermine free competition.

“Experience shows that protectionism is unable to withstand market forces and cannot hinder the rational choice of consumers in the European Union,” he said.

As He Yadong pointed out, the EU should follow the general trend of industry cooperation and work together with China to create a fair, non-discriminatory and predictable market environment for the development of the electric vehicle sector, thereby supporting global climate action and green transformation.

"Cooperation is the right path. We welcome European products to the Chinese market and look forward to deepening cooperation in the electric vehicle sector," concluded the official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.