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Bishkek, September 17 (Xinhua) — The active phase of the command and staff exercise "Rubezh-2025" with the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Region (CRDF CAR) began in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday, the press service of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense reported.

The exercises are being held at the Edelweiss training center and in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. The exercise scenario involves the preparation and conduct of combat operations by the CAR CRRF to destroy illegal armed groups that have invaded the territory of a Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member state.

Military contingents from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and operational groups from the Joint Staff and the CSTO Secretariat are participating in the Rubezh-2025 exercises. A total of approximately 1,200 military personnel and 500 units of military and special equipment, including aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and combat boats, are involved.

As CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov stated at the opening ceremony, the exercises are taking place in a complex international environment, where new hotbeds of tension are emerging and old conflicts are escalating in various regions of the world.

"Today, the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces are an important component of the Organization's troops/collective forces and must be prepared to respond promptly and adequately to emerging challenges and threats to national and collective security in the Central Asian region," I. Tasmagambetov emphasized.

The CAR CRRF, formed in 2001, comprises units and subdivisions of constant readiness equipped with modern weapons systems and military equipment. The CAR CRRF's primary missions are to participate in repelling external military aggression and conducting joint counter-terrorism operations.

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Beijing, September 17 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes Israel's escalating military operations in the Gaza Strip and condemns all actions that harm civilians and violate international law, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

According to media reports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in Israel on September 15 that the United States supports the Jewish state's plans to destroy the Palestinian movement Hamas. On September 16, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a ground operation and launched massive airstrikes on Gaza City. The IDF believes that approximately 40% of the city's population has fled, while the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (COI) has declared that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Answering a question about this at a daily press briefing, Lin Jian said China is deeply concerned about the further escalation of tensions and opposes any further fuel being added to the conflict by the relevant party.

The Chinese side calls on Israel to heed the serious concerns of the international community, immediately cease military operations in the Palestinian enclave, and achieve a complete and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible to avoid an even larger humanitarian crisis, the Chinese diplomat emphasized.

“We hope that the parties involved will act in the interests of peace and stability in the region, adhere to a fair position and responsible approach, and play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation,” the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry added. –0–

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Beijing, September 17 (Xinhua) — China will join all countries in actively promoting the construction of an open global economy and opposing any form of protectionism, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement at a regular departmental briefing, commenting on an article published in a recent issue of The Economist magazine, which stated that China's exports continue to grow this year, while its trading partners are becoming increasingly diversified. The article notes that China is currently strengthening its position in global supply chains, and countries around the world welcome Chinese goods, while trade and tariff wars have had little impact on China.

"In the face of a complex and constantly changing external environment, China's foreign trade has maintained stable growth, demonstrating increasing resilience and vitality," Lin Jian emphasized, adding that in the first eight months of this year, China's total merchandise trade volume in value terms grew by 3.5 percent year-on-year.

He noted that during the specified period, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union became China's two largest trading partners, and China's total foreign trade turnover with partner countries in the joint construction of the Belt and Road increased by 5.4 percent.

“Building walls and barriers will ultimately isolate the builders themselves, while open doors and paths can provide mutual benefit and a win-win situation,” Lin Jian pointed out.

According to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, facts prove that tariff and trade wars are not able to undermine the long-accumulated comparative advantages of China's manufacturing industry or the global reputation of Chinese high-quality products, nor are they able to reverse the global trend of countries around the world supporting trade liberalization and facilitation.

“China will work with all countries to walk hand in hand along the path of open development, resolutely promote the construction of an open world economy, oppose all forms of protectionism, and through high-level openness share opportunities and achieve common development,” Lin Jian concluded. –0–

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Tbilisi, September 17 (Xinhua) — Water quality in the Black Sea along Georgia's entire coastline is within environmental standards, the Georgian National Environment Agency announced on Wednesday.

According to the department, research is conducted monthly at 12 locations and allows for the determination of various physicochemical parameters of seawater, including the concentration of 13 heavy metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons, and 16 polyaromatic hydrocarbons.

The agency emphasized that it continues to improve the Black Sea water quality monitoring system in accordance with the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Research results are regularly published on the agency's official website, ensuring transparency and public access to information.

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Almaty, September 17 (Xinhua) — On September 13, 8,800 tons of oil from the Kashagan field were shipped from the port of Aktau via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, the Kazinform news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the press service of Kazakhstan's national oil and gas company, KazMunayGas.

The company stated that the next shipment is planned for September 20.

Deliveries via the BTC pipeline were suspended in August of this year. The volume of Kazakh oil transported through it in the first eight months of 2025 amounted to 0.9 million tons.

It was previously reported that Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports via the BTC pipeline to 1.7 million tons in 2025. –0–

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Tashkent, September 17 (Xinhua) – By 2030, Uzbekistan can completely eradicate absolute poverty, the presidential press service reported on Wednesday.

"The 3rd International Forum 'From Poverty to Prosperity' opened in Namangan on September 17. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended and addressed the opening ceremony," the press service reported.

"Thanks to consistent reforms, 7.5 million people have been lifted out of poverty, and by 2024, the poverty level was reduced to 8.9 percent. The goal is to reduce the figure to 6 percent by the end of the year," the statement reads.

It is noted that, based on the testing of new initiatives and the study of best international practices, a model for New Uzbekistan to reduce poverty was formed.

"Thanks to such extensive efforts, Uzbekistan is striving to fulfill its commitment to halve poverty by 2030 ahead of schedule. Moreover, today we are ready to set an even higher bar: by 2030, according to international criteria, Uzbekistan has every opportunity to completely eradicate absolute poverty, and we will definitely achieve this," the President emphasized.

The forum will close on September 18. –0–

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BEIJING, September 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese museums welcomed a total of 304 million visitors during the 2025 summer season, setting a new record, the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China reported on Wednesday.

This figure increased by 7.96 million compared to the same period in 2024, representing a growth of 2.6 percent.

East China's Jiangsu Province recorded the highest number of museum visits during the reporting period, with 26.35 million, followed by East China's Shandong Province and the capital, Beijing, with 24.83 million and 19.93 million museum visits, respectively. –0–

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NANJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — The 2025 Global Forum on Public Security Cooperation opened Wednesday in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. The event brought together nearly 2,000 participants from 120 countries, regions, and international organizations to discuss issues related to addressing global public security challenges through strengthened cooperation.

Participants will discuss topics such as "Joint Strategies: Addressing Global Risks and Challenges to Public Security in the New Situation," "The Leading Role of Innovation: Enhancing Public Security Potential and Technical Cooperation," and "Coordinated Action: Creating Better Mechanisms for Global Cooperation in Public Security."

In addition, eight sub-forums will be held, including on such areas as tourism security and international cooperation in the professional training of police officers.

The event will see the release of the 2025 Global Forum on Public Security Cooperation Report and the 2025 Global Public Security Index Report.

This year's index covers 50 countries and is calculated based on four key parameters: public order, counterterrorism, road safety, and cybersecurity. The 2025 report will also include an artificial intelligence safety indicator for the first time, in response to the challenges posed by emerging technologies.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — The International Mediation Organization (IOM), headquartered in Hong Kong, will strengthen its position as a hub for international legal and dispute resolution services, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive Lee Jiachao said, pledging full support for the IOM's work.

Delivering a keynote address on Wednesday, Li Jiachao noted that the HKSAR administration will organize international conferences, professional training, internships, and other programs to help Hong Kong youth and lawyers cooperate with the IOM, training more specialists in international mediation services for Hong Kong.

"The SAR Department of Justice will construct the Hong Kong International Legal Service Building next to IOM headquarters. The building will house facilities such as the headquarters of the Hong Kong Academy for the Training of International Legal Personnel, as well as agencies providing international legal services and dispute resolution services," Li Jiachao said.

He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will “intensify the promotion of legal services in Hong Kong and deepen our mediation culture, strengthening our position as an international legal center and mediation capital.” -0-

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London, September 17 (Xinhua) — Britain and the United States agreed on a multi-billion-dollar technology deal during US President Donald Trump's state visit to accelerate the development of fast-growing areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and nuclear energy, the British government announced on Tuesday.

According to the official statement, the Technological Prosperity Deal aims to accelerate AI research to create new drugs, faster treatments, and improved cancer therapy, as well as support civilian nuclear projects.

As part of the agreement, Microsoft will invest US$30 billion in AI infrastructure in the UK, while Google will open a data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, as part of a two-year, multi-billion pound investment in the country.

However, critics warn of Britain's growing dependence on the US and American technology and the potential consequences.

The American publication Politico quoted Gaia Marcus of the independent Ada Lovelace Institute, who warned: “We shouldn’t focus only on today’s numbers if price is tomorrow’s technological dependency, limiting our ability to explore alternatives in the future.”

Chi Onwurah, Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, said: “True technological sovereignty cannot mean dependence on one investor or country.”

Donald Trump arrived in London on Tuesday evening. This is his second state visit to the UK. Nearly 100 protesters gathered on the streets near Windsor Castle on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, chanting slogans against the visit and waving signs reading "Stop Hate, Stop Trump" and "Hate Never Made a Nation Great."

Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of London on Wednesday to protest against the US president, according to the Stop Trump Coalition.

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