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NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning, police confirmed.

According to law enforcement officials, 14 children were injured, two of whom are in critical condition. The school educates children from preschool age to eighth grade.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said at a news conference that the shooter, armed with a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, killed himself in the back of the church. The suspect, in his 20s or 30s, had no criminal history.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed support for the school community in a statement posted on social media site X. “My prayers go out to our children and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” he wrote. –0–

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Astana, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Airports in Kazakhstan are ending the practice of storing items confiscated from passengers during screening and will dispose of them immediately after inspection, the Kursiv portal reported on Wednesday, citing the Kazakh Transport Ministry.

According to the department, the decision was made to bring the aviation security system in line with international standards, as well as to optimize passenger service processes. The ministry noted that the confiscated items may be handed over to accompanying persons, if possible.

Items prohibited for carriage in hand luggage include liquids, aerosols and gels in containers larger than 100 ml, products without factory packaging, such as honey, jam, dairy products and home-made preserves, as well as other potentially dangerous items. Passengers are advised to familiarize themselves in advance with the full list of rules for the carriage of hand luggage and baggage on the websites of airlines and at airports.

Previously, such items were stored in special areas at airports, and passengers could pick them up at any time. This practice has now been discontinued. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — China's trade turnover with other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) reached about 512.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, up 2.7 percent year on year, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Lin Ji said at a press conference on Wednesday.

Last year, China imported about $90 billion worth of crude oil, natural gas and coal from other SCO member countries, as well as $13.66 billion worth of agricultural products, he said.

As Lin Ji specified, in 2024, energy imports from other SCO member countries accounted for about one-fifth of China's total imports.

“Investment and industrial cooperation between China and other SCO member states has demonstrated sustainable development in recent years,” said Zhang Li, head of the Department of Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce.

Zhang Li added that in recent years, Chinese enterprises have established more than 3,000 companies in other SCO countries, creating an average of more than 200,000 jobs per year.

The 2025 SCO summit will take place from August 31 to September 1 in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin. The meeting will bring together leaders of more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations to outline the SCO's development plan for the next decade.

In its 24 years of existence, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, originally created to address security issues, has evolved into a comprehensive regional organization representing nearly half of the world's population. –0–

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PRAGUE, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Czech police on Wednesday said they were working at the scene of a "massive gas leak" in the southeastern city of Brno.

“30 people have been evacuated from six neighboring buildings on Tsatsovitska Street,” law enforcement officials reported on the social network X, adding that the street has been closed and gas engineers have arrived at the scene to detect the leak.

Police later reported that evacuated residents had returned to their homes. "The street has been reopened for pedestrians. However, due to excavation work, the road remains closed to vehicles," police said.

A day earlier, a similar incident in Pruhonice near Prague caused the evacuation of about 100 people. –0–

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Moscow, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Japan's revisionist narratives about the events of World War II are poisoning the historical consciousness of the younger generation of Japanese and distorting the collective memory of humanity, according to an opinion piece by Chinese Consul General in Yekaterinburg Luo Shixiong published Wednesday in the Russian newspapers Sovetskaya Sibir (Novosibirsk Region) and Omskaya Pravda (Omsk Region).

“In recent years, revisionist narratives that deny, distort, and sometimes even embellish the country’s history of aggression during World War II have become increasingly vocal in Japan. Four typical fallacies — the so-called “end of the war,” “sacrifice,” “proactive pacifism,” and “break with history” — have systematically poisoned the historical consciousness of the younger generation of Japanese people, distorted the collective memory of humanity, and caused serious negative consequences that cannot be ignored,” the publication notes.

As the Chinese Consul General stated, the narrative of “the end of the war,” which has come to dominate Japanese conservative media in recent years instead of the formulation “defeat in the war,” is self-deception. “But if Japan was not defeated, why did it surrender unconditionally? Replacing “defeat” with “end of the war” blurs the essence of the results of the war. Doesn’t this indicate an unwillingness to admit its guilt and intentions to repeat the same mistake?” the diplomat asks.

He cited historical facts, according to which Emperor Showa /Hirohito/ made a radio address on surrender on August 15, 1945. On September 2, 1945, the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender took place in Tokyo Bay on board the American battleship Missouri. Representatives of nine victorious countries, including China, signed the document. The verdict of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East also confirmed that “Japan signed the instrument of unconditional surrender on September 2, 1945, recognizing the complete failure of its military actions.” “The historical fact of Japan’s defeat in World War II is irrefutable and cannot be revised,” Luo Shixiong emphasized.

The Chinese diplomat called the tendency to present Japan's external aggression as "self-defense," the desire to present the incidents of September 18, 1931 and July 7, 1937 as "accidental conflicts," as well as the denial of such historical facts as the Nanjing Massacre, the crimes of Unit 731, and the forced recruitment of "comfort women," a distortion of the truth. "The facts of Japanese aggression and the war crimes it committed are historical facts that are not subject to dispute. At the same time, the Japanese people themselves were largely victims of militarism," Luo Shixiong said, recalling that the trial of Japanese war criminals lasted 2 years and 7 months, 419 witnesses were heard, 779 written testimonies and 4,336 pieces of material evidence were considered.

As for the revision of the Peace Constitution, which establishes the principle of refraining from building up a military force and waging war, under the pretext of a policy of “proactive pacifism” and the need for Japan to “intervene more actively and proactively in international affairs,” according to Luo Shixiong, this is a deception under a plausible pretext. He cited the Report on the Arms Race in Northeast Asia, published by the International Crisis Group in 2024, which notes that Japan’s actions could “upset the strategic balance in East Asia and trigger a chain reaction.” “The essence of Japan’s behavior, which is covering up the real ‘military buildup’ with fake ‘peace’, is an attempt to remove post-war international restrictions on its military activities, which could lead to the revival of militarism under the guise of pacifism,” the consul general noted, adding that in recent years, Japan has again resorted to old tricks, interfering in China’s internal affairs and declaring that “Taiwan’s problems are Japan’s problems.”

Luo Shixiong also pointed to Japan’s attempts to shirk responsibility for the war and sever ties with history. To this end, in recent years, textbooks have been constantly rewritten, history has been distorted, and facts have been turned upside down, which has misled the historical perception of the Japanese people. “State guilt cannot be severed, and historical obligations cannot be changed,” the Chinese diplomat emphasized. He warned that using the rhetoric of “intergenerational responsibility gap” to shirk state responsibility and disconnect from history creates fertile ground for repeating the mistakes of the past.

The PRC Consul General in Yekaterinburg called on the international community to remain vigilant in relation to such rhetoric from Japan and not to allow the tragic pages of history to be “rewrapped in a new wrapper.” “Only joint defense of historical truth can preserve justice and fairness,” he concluded. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — A joint exhibition of cultural heritage sites from museum collections of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states opened in Beijing on Wednesday.

The event, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, will be held at the National Museum of China until November 16.

The exhibition, which is dedicated to respect for the diversity of civilizations and the desire for common development, presents 220 valuable cultural relics from 10 museums in the SCO countries.

In particular, the exhibition presents iconic artifacts that reflect the emergence, development and evolution of ancient civilizations, as well as representative cultural monuments that testify to historical exchanges and interactions between different countries.

According to Wang Zhiqiang, a researcher at the National Museum of China and the curator of the exhibition, these relics not only reflect the rich cultural heritage of the SCO countries, but also demonstrate the historical process of cultural dialogue, mutual learning and influence through the ancient Silk Road. –0–

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JERUSALEM, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Avichai Adrai said on Wednesday that the evacuation of Gaza City is "inevitable," calling on residents to head south before the "next stage of the war."

In a video message in Arabic published on the social network X, Adraei said: “Every family that has moved to the south will receive the maximum humanitarian aid that is currently being prepared.” According to him, the army is bringing in tents, preparing sites for the placement of aid distribution centers, building water pipes and other facilities.

The spokesman denied “false rumors” that there was no free space left in the south, saying there were “vast empty areas” in the camps in the central part of the enclave and in the al-Mawasi area.

The Israeli military says the offensive, already in its early stages, will involve mass displacement and destruction of the main urban center in Gaza, where famine has already been recorded. Human rights and aid groups warn that the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people to central camps and the narrow coastal strip of al-Mawasi will lead to extreme overcrowding. The areas are just a few square kilometers in size and lack basic infrastructure, raising fears of disease outbreaks and worsening famine. –0–

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PRAGUE, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Czech police on Wednesday said they were working at the scene of a "massive gas leak" in the southeastern city of Brno.

“30 people have been evacuated from six neighboring buildings on Tsatsovitska Street,” law enforcement officials reported on the social network X, adding that the street has been closed. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — As innovation and design become new growth drivers, China's manufacturing industry is shifting from large-scale expansion to value-oriented transformation.

In the first half of 2025, high-tech sectors including 3D printing, smart home appliances, and personalized electric vehicles demonstrated the rise of intelligent manufacturing. Aesthetic design, automated processes, and cultural branding are changing the global perception of “Made in China” products.

Chinese manufacturers are transforming themselves from suppliers to trendsetters amid growing global demand for design-oriented products.

At the forefront of this movement are brands like jewellery company Laopu Gold, which combines traditional Chinese craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic. Its first overseas store in Singapore, which opened in June this year, attracted hours-long queues, with more than 90 percent of visitors being first-time buyers drawn by the designs, craftsmanship and symbolism of the pieces, according to a JP Morgan report.

Founded 16 years ago, the brand has created a new niche in the traditional jewelry market with innovative designs and business models. In 2024, its revenue and profit jumped by 166% and 254%, respectively, and this momentum has continued in 2025.

In the pop culture sphere, Chinese brand Pop Mart has gained worldwide popularity, with fans lining up for tens of meters outside stores hoping to buy the latest Labubu doll figures. “Design is our key competitive advantage,” a company representative said, noting that a team of 2,000 designers work on the creation of products from sketches to the texture of materials.

More and more consumer products based on design innovations are gaining ground in international markets. For example, a ceramics company in Fujian Province, east China, has received overseas orders worth 2 million yuan (about $280,000) for fruit-themed tableware, while sales of solar-powered ventilation caps from Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, have exceeded 500,000 units on cross-border platforms.

"The popularity of traditional gold casting and domestic brands such as Labubu and Laopu Gold clearly demonstrates how the cultural and design premium is transforming the value structure of Chinese manufacturing," said Wu Yin, a professor at Southwest University of Finance and Economics.

According to him, rapid progress in digital technology allows design elements rich in Chinese culture to be more deeply integrated into industrial production, continuously enhancing the brand value of “Made in China” products.

The growing emphasis on design and innovation is supported by the strengthening of intellectual property rights (IP) protection during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), which is helping China advance towards global innovation leadership. From 2020 to 2024, China's total IP royalty imports and exports grew at an average annual rate of 5.7 percent.

According to the World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index, China rose to 11th place in the world in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's leading middle-income economy.

The impact of design innovation extends beyond the consumer market to high-tech equipment and industrial systems. At the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing last month, a new wave of smart products – from humanoid robots to bionic prosthetics – demonstrated the deepening role of industrial design in advanced manufacturing.

As Guan Bin, director of the Institute of Industrial Economics at the China Information Industry Development Center, noted, industrial design is integrated into the entire industrial chain through product development, technological innovation and business model creation.

“The more complex and sophisticated the design, the higher the requirements for digitalization and intelligent manufacturing, which in turn stimulates the upgrading of the entire production chain,” Wu Yin added.

In the electric vehicle space, Xiaomi has combined aesthetics and automation in its latest product line: the YU7’s clamshell hood and customizable color palette reflect new consumer preferences. The company’s factory employs more than 700 robots, and its gigacasting technology has reduced the number of parts from 72 to one, cutting production time by 74 percent.

Thanks to China’s rapid advances in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), industrial design itself is undergoing a rapid transformation. At automotive design company IAT, engineers now generate style concepts using voice commands and AI tools, speeding up development cycles by 50 percent.

According to an industry report, the value of China's AI industry will exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, with an annual growth rate of over 20 percent for several years in a row. Domestic AI products are increasingly being introduced into fields such as industrial design, education, and content creation, forming a multi-industry ecosystem of intelligent applications.

Guan Bin added that against the backdrop of the accelerating new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the deep integration of AI-assisted industrial design and manufacturing will bring about greater opportunities for intelligent manufacturing.

However, some gaps remain. Despite the rapid growth of the manufacturing industry, China’s innovation capabilities still lag, constrained by the imbalance between industrial expansion and the slow pace of talent training and education reform. Limited awareness of and investment in design, as well as the short-term profit focus of some enterprises, exacerbate these challenges.

“To stimulate design innovation, it is essential to establish incentive mechanisms and strengthen IP protection,” said Ke Bin, a researcher at the Industrial Culture Development Center under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China.

He called for the creation of a value assessment system to encourage enterprises to invest in design and develop interdisciplinary curricula that meet the needs of intelligent manufacturing.

According to a recent McKinsey report, continued policy support for smart manufacturing and industrial automation in China, backed by breakthroughs in innovative technologies such as industrial internet platforms and large models, will enable China's automation industry to account for more than a third of the global market by 2025, with the prospect of further “explosive growth” in the next five years. -0-

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Moscow, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — The heads of the Russian and Ukrainian negotiating teams are in contact, but there are no new dates for the next round of talks yet, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on Wednesday.

According to him, Russia remains committed to resolving the conflict in Ukraine through diplomatic means, but this requires reciprocity from the Ukrainian side.

The Kremlin spokesman stressed that Russia highly appreciates the peacekeeping efforts of US President Donald Trump to resolve the Ukrainian crisis.

“We highly value and also hope that peacekeeping efforts and mediation efforts on the part of the President of the United States will continue,” said D. Peskov. –0–

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