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SIEM REAP, Cambodia, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Vendor Srey Mao, who sells various souvenirs to tourists at the famous Angkor Wat temple in Angkor Archaeological Park, hopes that more Chinese tourists will visit the World Heritage site as 2025 is designated as the Cambodia-China Tourism Year.

A 35-year-old saleswoman who has been selling gifts to tourists at Angkor Wat for more than a decade said she was looking forward to a large influx of Chinese tourists to the ancient park, noting that they spend a lot on souvenirs.

“They like to buy Angkor Wat T-shirts and other souvenirs with Angkor Wat images, such as paintings and leather goods,” she told Xinhua on Saturday. “I really want more tourists to come; the more tourists there are, the better it is for our economy,” she said.

Srey Mao said that in the Angkor Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tourists can see temples such as Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Phnom Bakheng and Bantay Srei, among others.

Mui Meun, a 41-year-old souvenir seller at Ta Prohm temple in the Angkor archaeological park, said the presence of Chinese tourists was vital to boosting tourism in Cambodia and improving the livelihoods of locals.

"As a seller, I want more tourists to come and visit the temples in Siem Reap province," she told Xinhua on Saturday. "I dream of seeing them in large numbers in Angkor Park, and my sales will be good."

Located in northwestern Siem Reap province, the 401-square-kilometre Angkor Archaeological Park, the kingdom's most popular tourist destination, is home to 91 ancient temples built between the 9th and 13th centuries.

In the first seven months of 2025, 53,291 Chinese tourists visited Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park, up 21 percent from 44,053 in the same period last year, according to a recent report by state-owned Angkor Enterprise.

China became the fourth largest source of international tourist arrivals to the ancient park after the United States, Britain and France between January and July this year, the report said.

Thong Mengdavid, a lecturer at the Institute of International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, said that with 2025 declared the Cambodia-China Tourism Year, the kingdom expects a noticeable increase in the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park this year.

“The growth is likely to be driven by increased bilateral cooperation, promotional campaigns and increased accessibility through direct flights and group tour packages,” he told Xinhua. “As one of the most iconic cultural and spiritual sites in Southeast Asia, Angkor is very attractive to Chinese tourists who value history, architecture and spiritual heritage.”

T. Mengdavid said the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, built with Chinese investors and opened for commercial flights in November 2023, has also made it easier for all foreign tourists, including Chinese, to travel to Angkor Park. –0–

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KABUL, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — An earthquake struck Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province on Sunday night local time, killing at least 250 people and injuring 500 others, state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported Monday.

According to media reports, the provincial disaster management agency confirmed that there were casualties and injuries.

Officials said the death toll was preliminary as rescue teams reached remote areas with limited communications, official media reported, adding that efforts were ongoing to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to affected communities.

Afghanistan's National Radio and Television earlier reported nine dead and 20 wounded in the eastern province of Nangarhar.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan on August 31 at 11:47 a.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey's Earthquake Information Network.

The earthquake's epicenter was 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan, and its source was at a depth of 8 kilometers.

Strong tremors were felt in the capital Kabul, and internet access was disrupted in some parts of Afghanistan. –0–

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KABUL, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — The death toll from an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 500 people, with more than 1,000 injured, state-run Radio Television of Afghanistan (RTA) reported on Monday.

Rescue teams are moving through remote areas with limited communications to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance, with officials saying the casualty figure is preliminary as the operation continues, RTA added.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan at 11:47 a.m. local time on August 31, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the tremors was located 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad, with the source located at a depth of about 8 kilometers. –0–

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TIANJIN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to stick to a pragmatic approach and efficiency.

Xi Jinping made the call at the 25th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council, which was held in the port city of Tianjin on Monday.

He called for the opening of the Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the Anti-Drug Center as soon as possible, and the establishment of the SCO Development Bank in order to provide more powerful support for the security and economic cooperation of member states. -0-

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TIANJIN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to remain committed to openness and inclusiveness.

He made this statement at the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States, which took place in the city of Tianjin /Northern China/.

“The SCO member states should come closer together in their hearts through cultural and humanitarian exchanges, support each other in economic cooperation, and work together to build a ‘blooming garden of civilizations’ in the spirit of common prosperity, universal beauty and harmonious coexistence. -0-

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TIANJIN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should strive for unity while maintaining differences.

Xi Jinping made the statement at the 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, northern China.

“All SCO member states, as friends and partners, should mutually respect each other’s differences, maintain strategic dialogue, build common understanding, strengthen solidarity and expand cooperation,” Xi said. -0-

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URUMQI, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — When people think of Central Asia, they associate it with many colors: yellow for vast deserts, black for rich oil reserves, white for cotton fields.

Especially in Uzbekistan, located in the heart of the region, cotton is often called “white gold.” Cotton is the country’s natural national wealth, and today it has become a symbol of friendship, signifying scientific cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, as well as their shared commitment to sustainable development.

In the suburbs of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, cotton fields stretch to the horizon. Among them is a demonstration site for water-saving drip irrigation technology, covering about five hectares. It was established in 2012 through the joint efforts of the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a research institution in Uzbekistan.

The technology involves covering the soil with a thin plastic film, under which small hoses are located. When the researchers open the tap, water slowly flows from the hose directly onto the roots of the cotton plant. The plastic film prevents water from evaporating and heats the soil.

According to Li Yaoming, director of the Silk Road Green Development Research Center at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese technology has increased cotton yields by two to three times and achieved water savings of more than 50 percent compared with traditional irrigation methods.

“When we, scientists, promoted drip irrigation technology in Uzbekistan more than 10 years ago, local farmers did not believe us. However, after seeing the successful results of the demonstration site, several institutions and government agencies in Central Asia approached us with a request for cooperation,” he said.

Beginning in 2018, Uzbek officials assessed yields at the demonstration site and found that both yields and water-use efficiency were significantly improved compared to traditional methods.

Uzbekistan plans to establish 2 million hectares of highly efficient, water-saving cotton fields across the country. If China's water-saving technologies are fully implemented, the country is expected to save 8 billion to 10 billion cubic meters of water annually for agricultural use. Li Yaoming told Xinhua that some of this excess water, redirected to the Aral Sea, could effectively mitigate the effects of salt dust storms and improve the ecological situation in the region.

Drip irrigation technology is an example of China's contribution to the development of agricultural practices in Central Asian countries. Many innovations targeted for use in Xinjiang, such as monitoring and early warning systems for drought in wheat fields and pest disasters, reclamation of saline lands, and measures to combat desertification, have been applied in countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

These approaches build on China’s extensive experience in promoting sustainable development. The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China and the Central Asian countries are located within typical temperate desert zones, characterized by arid climates and fragile ecosystems. Climate change and human impacts pose a common set of challenges to the region: shrinking water resources, melting glaciers, rising temperatures, land degradation, and loss of biodiversity.

Scientists note that water resources and the ecological environment serve as the basis for sustainable development of the region.

Agriculture in both Xinjiang and Central Asian countries relies heavily on irrigation, but traditional flood irrigation methods often waste valuable water resources. Climate change is making the problem worse. Li Yaoming said temperatures in the region are rising faster than the global average, glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, and extreme weather events are becoming more common.

In line with China's unified national strategy, Xinjiang has made significant progress in water-saving agriculture, particularly through the widespread use of drip irrigation, while prioritizing the restoration of oasis farming and inland rivers.

“Our cooperation began in the 1990s, and since 2010, we have seen the launch of many large-scale projects,” Li Yaoming said. About thirty research institutes based in Xinjiang have been involved in ecological research, environmental protection, and regional efforts to ensure ecological security across Central Asia. Over the years, Xinjiang scientists have repeatedly crossed borders, overcoming language barriers, to introduce new technologies, equipment, and plant varieties to the region.

Collaborating with scientists from Central Asia, they translated research findings into practical solutions aimed at improving shared ecosystems.

Li Yaoming noted that ecosystems transcend borders. “Protecting our planet is the shared responsibility of humanity.”

And this is mutually beneficial cooperation.

While Chinese researchers share their expertise with Central Asian countries, they also gain the opportunity to test and refine their technologies in a larger, more complex environment. Field testing in these regions provides data and insights that can also help accelerate technological development and further innovation.

According to Li Yaoming, this not only promotes scientific development, but also involves strategic trust and new forms of cooperation.

The year 2025 has been declared the “Year of Sustainable Development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)”. As partners within the SCO, China and the SCO member states in Central Asia are actively expanding their scientific and technological cooperation for sustainable development.

Qiao Jianfang, head of the international cooperation department of the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, shared that the planned joint projects will be expanded to include remote sensing, big data and photovoltaic technologies.

Training qualified specialists is another key priority. “We have trained 97 masters and doctoral students from Central Asia,” Qiao Jianfang said, adding that the number will continue to grow. -0-

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The largest SCO summit since its creation will be held from August 31 to September 1 in the city of Tianjin in northern China.

Ahead of the opening of the Summit, a reporter from the China Internet Information Center Zhongguowang interviewed Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO Research Center at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Yang Jin.

Deepening cooperation in the humanitarian sphere within the SCO has strengthened mutual understanding between the peoples of the SCO countries

Yang Jin said that since its establishment, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has played an important role in institutional development, establishing mechanisms such as the Education Ministers’ Meeting and the Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, etc. At the same time, the SCO has signed many agreements in various fields, including education, culture, tourism, health care, science and technology. These important achievements over the 24-year history of the organization have contributed to tangible progress in cooperation in these fields. Take foreign students for example: the scale of student exchanges among SCO member states, observer countries and dialogue partner countries is now quite large, with a large number of students studying in other countries. The situation is similar in the tourism sector. In recent years, China’s introduction of a visa-free regime has contributed to the rapid growth of tourism, which has become a very positive phenomenon for the SCO countries. The mutual tourist flow between the countries is growing. Deepening cooperation in the humanitarian sphere within the SCO has strengthened mutual understanding between the peoples of the SCO countries, which contributes to strengthening ties between people and lays a solid foundation for mutual trust.

The SCO family's continued expansion reflects the appeal of an organisation led by the "Shanghai Spirit"

Regarding the expansion of the SCO family, Yang Jin pointed out that since the 2015 Ufa Summit, Russia, the SCO has embarked on the first round of expansion, resulting in a steady increase in the number of its members. The continuous expansion of the SCO family reflects the attractiveness of the organization under the guidance of the “Shanghai Spirit”. Concrete cooperation in various fields has brought tangible benefits to countries, thereby strengthening the cohesion and attractiveness of the SCO. As a result, more and more countries are seeking to join the SCO, demonstrating the growing role of the organization advocating for a fair and equitable international order. It is believed that with the convening of the Tianjin Summit, the SCO’s future influence, attractiveness and consensus on unity and cooperation will only grow stronger.

Since taking over as chairman, China has pioneered innovation in many areas

According to Yang Jin, since assuming the SCO chairmanship in July last year, China has hosted more than 100 events within the SCO. This clearly demonstrates China's role as a driving force in the organization. During its chairmanship, China has effectively fulfilled its responsibilities and received wide recognition for the events it hosted. At the same time, since assuming the chairmanship, China has become a pioneer in innovation in many areas. For example, in the field of economic and trade cooperation, many innovative projects have been launched. In the field of green development, low-carbon economy, digital economy and smart technologies, China has hosted a number of major forums that have yielded tangible results, and many projects have been successfully implemented. Similarly, in the humanities, this year has seen an expansion of the scale of international student programs. Within the SCO, the number and scale of Lu Ban workshops in Central Asian countries continue to grow, receiving high praise.

Yang Jin noted that this year's SCO summit will not only adopt the important, comprehensive and strategic Tianjin Declaration, which will summarize the organization's achievements in politics, economic and trade cooperation, ensuring regional security and stability, and expanding humanitarian contacts. "In addition, we will adopt the SCO development strategy for the next 10 years /2026-2035/, unprecedented in the history of the SCO, which will determine a clear trajectory for the organization's development until 2035. These approaches are innovations, as President Xi Jinping emphasized. Now it is necessary to achieve greater consensus and strengthen cooperation, thereby accelerating the implementation of the SCO concept of a community with a common future."

Yang Jin said that accelerating the development of the SCO is of particular significance in the current unstable political and economic environment, amid frequent manifestations of unilateralism, hegemonism and geopolitical tensions, as well as in a period of ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

The SCO adheres to the position of cooperation in striving for peace, stability, cooperation, development and mutual understanding among peoples.

Yang Jin noted that the SCO makes a major contribution to global governance by expressing the collective position of its member states, observer countries and SCO dialogue partner countries, offering ideas and proposals on the global political and economic order, and presenting unified positions. Its cooperation model and mechanisms, as well as innovative concepts, provide valuable experience and an exemplary cooperation framework for global governance, especially in the current era of global political instability and rampant economic unilateralism.

Cooperation within the SCO in itself ensures regional security and stability. Problems and conflicts between member states can be resolved through consultations on an equal basis and mutually beneficial cooperation, which helps maintain stability in our region. In addition, deepening cooperation between SCO member states in the fight against the three forces of terrorism, separatism and extremism is a key measure to ensure regional security and stability. Several key institutions, new mechanisms and documents aimed at combating these three forces can also be created at the Tianjin summit this year. Such cooperation fundamentally ensures stability and security throughout Eurasia, which is a significant contribution to global stability.

In the economic sphere, the SCO exemplifies the fundamental principles of mutually beneficial cooperation, mutual trust, equality and consultation. In 2024, the trade volume between China and the SCO member states, observer countries and dialogue partner countries set a new record and reached 890 billion US dollars. The SCO countries, as developing countries, continue to attach priority to development issues. Equal and mutually beneficial cooperation within the SCO framework enables the SCO member states, observer countries and dialogue partner countries to improve the well-being of their people, which is a vital task. Achieving this goal through cooperation is also a positive contribution to global governance, sustainable development and the promotion of globalization.

Cooperation within the SCO in such humanitarian areas as science and technology, education, culture, health care and tourism facilitates more frequent contacts between peoples. This cooperation not only provides opportunities for exchanges between developing countries, promoting economic progress on the one hand, but also creates more opportunities for people-to-people contacts. This strengthens our mutual understanding, thereby creating a stable foundation for the region.

While some international organizations and countries seek military-political alliances, unilateral confrontation, hegemony and sanctions, “building small yards”, the SCO opposes unilateral actions, hegemony and tariff sanctions. The organization adheres to the position of cooperation in the pursuit of peace, stability, cooperation, development and mutual understanding among nations. This is why the SCO has flourished so remarkably. “We share a common aspiration – not only for effective regional governance, but also for providing the SCO paradigm and strength for global governance.”

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TIANJIN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — A dove of peace takes off from the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, flies over Qingdao and Beijing, and then over Belarus, India, Kazakhstan and other countries, as footage is shown at the press center of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit being held in north China's Tianjin on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

So far, about 3,000 journalists have registered to cover the Tianjin summit, witnessing key moments of the largest summit in the organization's history.

Sherkhan Zhambyluly from Kazakhstan believes that the SCO plays an important role in maintaining regional security and stability, promoting joint prosperity and development of the organization’s countries in the context of a changing international situation.

He added that China and Kazakhstan, which are among the founding states of the SCO, cooperate with each other in almost all areas, among which trade and economic relations between the two countries are developing most dynamically.

“The entire concept of the ‘Shanghai Spirit’ is aimed at the common development and mutually beneficial cooperation of the SCO countries,” he noted, adding that the summit provides a platform for discussing current issues on the international agenda and finding solutions, which helps the further development of not only the countries of the organization, but the entire world.

For Evgeny Pavlov, who is a correspondent for MIA “Russia Today” in Beijing, this is already his third trip to Tianjin, which, in his opinion, is “a very interesting, nice and calm city.”

According to him, this SCO summit also reflects the interests of the countries of the Global South. “Through platforms such as the SCO and BRICS, many countries are trying to convey their voice.”

In the 24 years since the SCO was established in 2001, the membership of the organization has grown from the original six founding members to 26 countries. In today's world, the SCO's influence continues to grow, and with it, the organization's appeal and attractiveness in the international arena.

The SCO remains open to all countries interested in its principles and cooperation within the organization, as evidenced by the fact that journalists from both SCO countries and other countries of the world are taking part in covering the summit.

Mikhail Tarakhchev from the Georgian company FORYOU Multimedia has visited China many times before, but this was his first time in Tianjin for the summit. “Despite the fact that Georgia is not an SCO country, we had the opportunity to attend this summit. And I think that very interesting events await us here.”

"The SCO offers formats of cooperation not only with its member states. It will be very interesting to hear an assessment of the period passed and plans for the future development of this organization," he said.

As part of the summit, journalists from various countries including Belarus, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkmenistan visited Tianjin Port, which is an important foreign trade and international hub port in northern China.

The zero-carbon smart terminal is equipped with unmanned equipment to handle the loading, unloading and handling of cargo. On the same day, two large container ships, nearly 400 meters long and with a capacity of 24,000 containers, docked at the terminal, leaving a deep impression on visitors.

“I am very interested in how these machines work thanks to artificial intelligence without operators and how they were built,” said Muhammet Soltanmyradov from Turkmenistan, who came to China for the first time to cover the SCO summit.

M. Tarakhchev was also very impressed by this high-tech port. “I will be interested to learn about it in detail. China is one of the leaders in this industry and I think our readers and viewers will be very interested to see all this with their own eyes.” -0-

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DHAKA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — The country's first robotic rehabilitation center was inaugurated at the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) on Sunday.

The ceremony was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen and senior officials from the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Yao Wen called the construction of the center a milestone in China-Bangladesh cooperation in the healthcare sector and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation.

Bangladeshi officials praised the centre's importance in improving the country's health care and thanked China for its continued support.

The new center will help patients recovering from strokes, paralysis, neurological diseases, injuries and other physical disorders that require intensive rehabilitation, according to authorities. –0–

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