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BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — A cultural and artistic performance by teenagers from China and Russia was held in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Thursday. The event was part of the 3rd Heilongjiang China-Russia Regional Culture Festival.

The performance, under the theme of “mutual enrichment of civilizations,” was organized to promote mutual understanding between young people of the two countries and deepen their friendship through cultural and artistic exchanges, according to the provincial department of culture and tourism. In a cheerful and friendly atmosphere, young artists performed folk dances, folk melodies and songs.

The venue for the event was the Huayuanjie cultural and historical street quarter in Nangang District, and this choice was not made by chance. There are many hundred-year-old buildings in the Russian architectural style preserved here, and therefore this quarter was chosen as the venue for the event in order to demonstrate the historical appearance of the city and the cultural ties between China and Russia.

The 3rd China-Russia Regional Culture Festival in Heilongjiang Province officially kicked off on April 16, 2025. Over the course of three and a half months, more than 200 humanitarian and cultural events will be held, including concerts, pop performances, street shows and photo exhibitions on the theme of the image of regions on the Chinese-Russian border.

Among them, the event “Wall of Chinese-Russian Friendship”, a cultural and artistic performance by teenagers from China and Russia, a fashion show of China and Russia, and an evening screening of old films promise to be especially attractive.

The first such festival was held in Heilongjiang from June to September 2023. -0-

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Xinhua | 20.08.2025

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Xi Jinping arrives in Lhasa to attend events to celebrate 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region Xi Jinping arrives in Lhasa to attend events to celebrate 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region

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BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — China pays close attention to the current situation in Gaza and calls for effective mitigation of the humanitarian crisis in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular ministry press conference on Wednesday.

“We hope that all parties will reach an agreement on a ceasefire as soon as possible and will contribute to a rapid de-escalation of the situation,” she said, answering a question about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Gaza has been suffering from famine and siege for nearly two years since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. -0-

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KABUL, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, arrived in Kabul on Wednesday morning to visit Afghanistan and attend the sixth round of China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — China's upcoming military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War will be organized with an emphasis on the wartime command system, said Major General Xu Guizhong, deputy director of the office of the parade command organ and the political work department of the Central Zone Combat Command of the People's Liberation Army. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — The squadron that will take part in the military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on Sept. 3 will be formed in accordance with the principle of modularity and systematization.

It will include advanced AWACS aircraft, fighters, bombers, transport aircraft, etc., covering all the main types of military aircraft in service with the PLA. Some of them will be presented to the public for the first time. -0-

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DAMASCUS, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Syria's interim government's chief diplomat Asaad al-Shibani met with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and promote stability in southern Syria, state news agency SANA reported.

According to him, the negotiators focused on de-escalation, non-interference in Syria's internal affairs and a return to the 1974 Israel-Syria disengagement agreement that has governed the border situation for decades. They also discussed ways to monitor the ceasefire in As-Suwayda province.

The meeting, mediated by the US, is part of broader diplomatic efforts to protect Syria's territorial integrity and strengthen regional security, SANA said. -0-

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Tashkent, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan earned $51 million from cherry exports in seven months, local media reported Wednesday, citing the country's National Statistical Committee.

“According to the National Statistics Committee, in January-July 2025, Uzbekistan exported 25.2 thousand tons of cherries to 17 countries worth 51 million US dollars,” the report says.

As noted, during this period, Russia became the main sales market for Uzbek cherries – the country purchased 18.2 thousand tons. The next positions were occupied by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, which imported 3.6 thousand and 2.7 thousand tons, respectively.

Let us recall that in the first six months of 2025, Uzbekistan’s food exports grew by 44 percent. –0–

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CAIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty on Tuesday called on the international community to pressure Israel to implement a ceasefire in Gaza, saying it would help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

According to a statement from Egypt's Foreign Ministry, Abdel Aty made the remarks in separate telephone conversations with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, European Foreign Minister Kaya Kallas and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh on the Palestinian issue.

B. Abdel Aty spoke about the mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt in cooperation with Qatar and the United States to achieve a ceasefire, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and release a number of hostages and prisoners, the statement said.

He also touched on the ongoing preparations for an international conference on the speedy reconstruction of Gaza, which will be held as soon as a ceasefire agreement is reached.

According to the statement, the officials reaffirmed their full support for Egypt's efforts and its role in strengthening security and stability in the region.

Hamas and other Palestinian factions announced their agreement to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza presented by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, according to a Hamas statement released on Monday.

Egyptian sources confirmed to Egypt's Al-Qahira TV that the proposal includes a temporary halt to military operations and the redeployment of Israeli troops to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid sufficient to meet the needs of the Gaza Strip.

The ceasefire includes a prisoner exchange, including the release of 10 living Israeli prisoners and the transfer of 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

However, a senior Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said on Tuesday that Israel was demanding the release of all hostages still being held in Gaza. -0-

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ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Construction of the Miso-Dire Dawa Expressway, a major infrastructure project under the Ethiopia-Djibouti Transport Corridor, began in the eastern Ethiopian city of Dire Dawa on Tuesday.

At the project launch ceremony, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said that the creation of reliable road infrastructure is a vital driving force and factor in the country's socio-economic development.

“For developing countries like Ethiopia, road infrastructure is essential to improve people’s living standards and economic growth. Therefore, the launch of the Miso-Dire Dawa Expressway project reflects the commitment of the Ethiopian government to modernize transport,” he said.

According to him, in Ethiopia, more than 90 percent of the transportation of people and goods is done by road. The Miso-Dire Dawa Expressway will play an important role in strengthening economic, social and political interactions between regions and communities.

The project is being implemented under contract with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China's Sichuan Road and Bridge Group. The expressway will be 144 km long and will be completed in four years.

“This expressway is not only a vital project for ensuring connectivity in East Africa and boosting Ethiopia’s economic and social development, but also a shining example of China-Ethiopia cooperation, common development and common prosperity,” CCECC Director General Chen Sichang said at the ceremony. –0–

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