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BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — China will expand its water resources monitoring network system to include more than 200 additional small and micro-reservoirs and aquatic ecosystem indicators during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Tuesday.

China has achieved positive results in keeping water resources clean, Jiang Hohua, head of the aforementioned department's Department of Aquatic Ecosystems and Environment, said at a press conference on Tuesday.

According to him, in the first half of 2025, the share of surface water bodies with water quality from class 1 to 3 on the five-level water quality control scale in the country reached 89 percent, which significantly exceeded the target set for the 14th Five-Year Plan /2021-2025/.

From 2015 to 2024, the proportion of surface water bodies with water quality of grades 1 to 3 increased from 64.5 percent to 90.4 percent, marking nine consecutive years of improvement in water quality, Jiang Huohua added.

The head of the department noted that during the 15th five-year plan, the water resources monitoring network will cover not only large rivers, but also their tributaries, small and micro-reservoirs, in order to more fully reflect the state of water bodies near residential areas.

Jiang Huohua stressed that when setting goals for aquatic ecosystems, it is necessary to take into account the corresponding indicators of aquatic ecology along with physical and chemical indicators in order to more fully reflect the state of aquatic ecosystems. –0–

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Moscow, August 26 /Xinhua/ — The Chinese government's proposal to create an organization for international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is aimed at implementing the principle of multilateralism and meets the expectations of the Global South, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in a written interview with the Russian online publication Lenta.ru on Monday.

The ambassador recalled that the corresponding proposal was voiced during the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence /WAIC-2025/ and the High-Level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence, which were held in late July in Shanghai.

"This is an effective step by China to implement the principle of multilateralism and respond to the call of the Global South. In the future, the organization will strive to build a new platform for global innovation cooperation and safe governance in the field of artificial intelligence, and contribute Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to the healthy and sustainable development of AI," Zhang Hanhui said.

The Chinese diplomat noted that AI technologies are currently developing rapidly around the world, and they have a profound impact on the socio-economic development and progress of human civilization. At the same time, they bring with them unpredictable risks and complex challenges. “Artificial intelligence, like a ‘double-edged sword’, can, on the one hand, become a positive force that strengthens public governance and maintains international security, while, on the other hand, it can turn into a source of risk that undermines justice, peace and stability,” he emphasized.

Zhang Hanhui assured that the Chinese side will adhere to the concept of "joint consultation, joint construction and joint use", develop a cooperation strategy with relevant countries, and support all countries in developing AI cooperation according to their national characteristics. He called on like-minded countries and partners to join this important undertaking, jointly promote global governance and international cooperation in the field of AI.

According to the Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation, the countries of the Global South responded particularly positively, viewing the Chinese initiative as a key opportunity to bridge the digital divide and increase technological independence. He added that China is fulfilling its important commitment to making the fruits of AI development available to all countries.

According to the Chinese diplomat, in recent years, the technology and application of artificial intelligence in China have been rapidly developing. To date, the country has built over 30,000 basic-level intelligent factories, over 1,200 advanced-level intelligent factories, and over 230 superior-level intelligent factories. China has become the world's largest holder of AI patents, with the country holding about 60 percent of global AI patents. "Overall, artificial intelligence in China has moved from laboratory research to the stage of large-scale industrial application. Hundreds of millions of Chinese people have truly experienced the sense of use satisfaction, happiness, and security brought by the progress of artificial intelligence in areas such as smart manufacturing, precision medicine, personalized education, and convenient transportation," he added.

At the same time, Zhang Hanhui pointed out that China adheres to the concept of “humans above all, and AI for the good,” advocates minimizing potential risks in the field of artificial intelligence through multilateral cooperation, gradation of risk control and management by levels, and the use of transparent and traceable technological approaches. Therefore, China does not share the pessimistic views of “technological fatalism” and resolutely opposes the uncontrolled development of AI, the diplomat added.

The Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation also noted that in the field of artificial intelligence development, Russia has a great deal of fundamental research and unique advantages in such aspects as algorithms and computing power. “China and Russia, being linked by a comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction entering a new era, should make full use of their technological advantages and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence,” Zhang Hanhui concluded. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — The 25th China International Investment and Trade Fair (CIFIT) will be held from Sept. 8 to 11 in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, Vice Minister of Commerce Lin Ji said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Lin Ji said that the event will last for four days. The exhibition area of about 120,000 square meters will host more than 70 events dedicated to investment topics, as well as over 100 themed road shows.

According to Lin Ji, the UK will be the honorary country of the fair this year. Delegations from more than 110 countries, regions and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the event, with 51 countries and regions presenting their own exhibits.

The Deputy Minister of Commerce noted that against the backdrop of weak growth dynamics in the global economy, an increase in the number of trade and investment barriers and an obvious slowdown in cross-border investment, active participation in this event indicates that China still has enormous potential for attracting capital investment.

Vice Chairman of the Fujian Provincial People's Government Wang Jinfu said that this year's CIFIT will also serve as a "bridge" for countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, strengthening ties and promoting practical cooperation. To date, 77 countries and regions participating in the initiative have confirmed their participation in the event, and new cooperation results will be presented during the fair.

First organized in 1997 by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, CIFIT has become an important platform for promoting investment and promoting global development. –0–

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MINSK, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — A Belarusian veteran was recently awarded a jubilee medal in Minsk in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Chinese Embassy in Belarus reported.

The honorary award was received by 105-year-old veteran Valery Raevsky, who contributed to the Victory. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan handed the medal to his granddaughter.

In 2015, during a state visit to Belarus, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented jubilee medals in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to 15 Belarusian veterans, including V. Raevsky. This year, it was also decided to award V. Raevsky a jubilee medal in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory as a sign of deep respect and best wishes from the Chinese people.

During the award ceremony, Zhang Wenchuan noted that the peoples of the two countries will never forget the merits of all veterans who made an outstanding contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. “I am confident that the peoples of China and Belarus will pass on this war-hardened friendship from generation to generation and promote the constant development of friendly cooperation between our countries,” the ambassador noted.

In turn, V. Raevsky’s granddaughter expressed sincere gratitude to the Chinese side on his behalf. –0–

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St. Petersburg, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — Ten unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed in Russia's Leningrad Region on Tuesday morning, the region's governor Alexander Drozdenko said.

The UAVs were shot down over the Kingisepp, Slantsy and Luzhsky districts of the region. There were no casualties, in the Slantsy district, the windows of three private houses and a car in the village of Zagorje were damaged by shrapnel.

The UAV threat in the Leningrad Region airspace was announced on Tuesday morning and lifted a few hours later. Mobile Internet speeds were reduced in the region, and temporary restrictions on the entry and exit of aircraft were introduced at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — During the implementation period of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the average annual growth rate of investment in the fuel and energy industry (FEI) in China was more than 16 percent, Wan Jinsong, vice director of the National Energy Administration, said at a press conference on Tuesday.

In particular, investments in the production and supply of electric and thermal energy increased annually by an average of 20 percent and higher, which became a dynamic driver of stable growth in the energy sector.

According to statistics, in 2024, major renewable energy projects accounted for over 80% of the total investment in power grid construction and operation. The investment in new-type energy storage systems, battery charging and replacement infrastructure facilities, hydrogen energy, and the integration of the power system, power grid, power load, and energy storage amounted to nearly 200 billion yuan (about 98 billion US dollars). -0-

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Kyiv, August 26 (Xinhua) — Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have attacked Russian logistics facilities in Crimea, putting them out of action. The SOF command reported this on Facebook on Tuesday.

The command noted that the attacked objects ensure the functioning and combat supply of military units of the Russian army.

The SSO command did not specify which objects were in question. Meanwhile, the publication “Ukrainian Truth” stated that on Tuesday, social networks reported shelling of railway infrastructure in Dzhankoy and the Urozhaynaya station in the village of Krasnogvardeyskoye. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — The 13th session of the Bureau of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) concluded in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. Its main topic was to formulate the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee) and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the closing meeting.

Speaking at the meeting, he called on the CPPCC National Committee members to actively put forward their ideas and suggestions and make efforts to formulate a new plan, focusing on the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035, as well as the socio-economic development goals and major strategic tasks, reform measures and engineering and construction projects during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

The meeting adopted a revised set of rules for handling proposals from the CPPCC National Committee.

Also earlier on Tuesday, at the plenary session of the session, 14 members of the Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee delivered speeches on the topic of the session. Their proposals included giving greater strategic importance to developing productive forces of new quality in line with local conditions, taking the comprehensive expansion of domestic demand as a strategic basis for planning, promoting the deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy, and stimulating consumption, etc. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Moninea Sihanouk in Beijing on Tuesday.

Xi Jinping extended warm greetings to the guests who visited China once again and welcomed King Norodom Sihamoni's attendance at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Xi Jinping recalled his state visit to Cambodia in April this year and the hospitality shown to him by King N. Sihamoni and the Cambodian people.

China-Cambodia relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes, and the two countries, through sharing joys and sorrows, have forged an ironclad friendship that has become a treasured asset for their peoples and deserves to be treasured even more by both sides, Xi said.

Facing an international situation characterized by both changes and turbulence, China and Cambodia should further unite, develop traditional friendship, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, accelerate the building of an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and bring more benefits to the two peoples, he said.

Xi Jinping said China firmly supports the Cambodian people in following a development path suited to their national conditions and achieving long-term peace and stability in the country.

Norodom Sihamoni and Norodom Moninea Sihanouk said they were pleased to visit China again and to be invited to attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The Chinese people have made significant contributions to maintaining world peace, which deserves to be remembered forever, they stressed.

They also mentioned that during Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic state visit to Cambodia in April this year, the two sides discussed strengthening friendship and expanding cooperation and achieved important results.

They said Cambodia always views bilateral relations from a strategic height and is willing to carry forward traditional friendship and jointly build an all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has continued to increase its non-fossil energy supply, accelerating the transition to clean and low-carbon energy, causing the share of non-fossil energy in the country's overall power generation structure to increase by more than 5 percentage points, Du Zhongming, director of the Electric Power Department of the National Energy Administration, said at a press conference on Tuesday.

During the reporting period, China's rapid growth in electricity demand was driven by advanced manufacturing, such as electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, and the digital industry, such as artificial intelligence and big data. "The development of emerging industries has effectively increased the share of electricity in the energy consumption structure, promoted the optimization of the energy consumption structure, and at the same time driven the green transformation of the energy production structure," Du Zhongming emphasized.

According to him, from 2021 to 2025, China has made vigorous efforts to build an EV charging infrastructure system. As of the end of July 2025, the country had built 16.696 million charging infrastructure facilities, 10 times more than the figure recorded at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan. Moreover, China leads the world in terms of scale in this area.

In the future, China will adhere to the principle of moderately advancing the power generation sector, actively encourage rational power consumption and promote green energy consumption, Du Zhongming said. -0-

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