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MASERU, Lesotho, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — The U.S. tariff regime is unfair to developing countries like Lesotho and has dealt a heavy blow to the country's textile industry, Lesotho Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development and Tourism Moketi Shelile said in a recent interview with Xinhua.

Services such as Microsoft licences, for which Lesotho pays millions of dollars annually, have been ignored by Washington, he said, pointing out that some US goods enter Lesotho via South Africa and are wrongly not included in import data.

The U.S. tariff policy, which focuses on the export and import of goods, has been criticized for ignoring the services that the U.S. exports to other countries. The U.S. economy is largely based on the service sector.

Lesotho, which is listed as one of the world's least developed countries by the United Nations, is one of Africa's largest exporters of clothing to the United States. The country's textile industry remains a key pillar of the economy and a major source of formal employment, providing about 40,000 jobs, according to the International Organization of Employers.

M. Shelile warned that layoffs caused by US tariffs could have a negative impact on sectors such as transportation and real estate, potentially undermining social stability.

Lesotho declared a national disaster last month due to “high youth unemployment and job losses” caused by U.S. tariff hikes. The country has been struggling with poverty and high unemployment, with youth unemployment reported to have risen to 48 percent.

According to M. Shelile, the unilateral imposition of discriminatory tariffs by the United States “disrupts global supply chains and forces African countries to negotiate /in/ blocs.”

He said the country had made a formal request to lift or reduce US tariffs. The minister added that since Washington insists on negotiating with sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, as a single bloc, negotiations can only be conducted indirectly at this stage.

“We are making every effort to protect our national interests, but the prospects for the upcoming tariff policy remain uncertain,” he concluded. –0–

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GUANGZHOU, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — South China's Guangdong Province has activated a Level 4 emergency response mechanism for possible heavy rains, the province's Flood, Drought and Wind Control Headquarters said Sunday.

Heavy rainfall is expected in Guangdong from Sunday to Tuesday, which could cause flooding, torrential rains, geological disasters and urban waterlogging, according to the provincial meteorological service.

Forecasters said heavy rains would hit the east of the province and the southern Pearl River Delta region.

The headquarters has called on local authorities to strengthen flood monitoring and early warning to ensure public safety and minimize losses from potential natural disasters.

China has a four-tier flood emergency response system, with tier one being the most serious. -0-

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Moscow, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — Rail transport in Russia is developing, large-scale projects are being launched to expand it, including in the Arctic regions, which will strengthen Russia's status as a key logistics link in Eurasia. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday in a video address on the occasion of Railway Worker's Day.

"Russia's railway transport is developing, launching large-scale landmark projects. For example, the BAM and Trans-Siberian Railway are being expanded, other routes and approaches to sea ports and terminals are being modernized, including on the Kola Peninsula and in the Far East. Plans include laying and updating routes in the northern Arctic latitudes, in the Komi Republic and Yamal, and in other regions," said V. Putin.

According to the head of the Russian state, projects to expand rail transport will be in demand among Russians and the country's growing economy. They will create new opportunities for globally competitive routes, including the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor.

Railwayman's Day is celebrated annually in Russia on the first Sunday of August, this year it is celebrated on August 3. –0–

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NANNING, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed in a fire that broke out in a residential building in Wuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Sunday morning.

The fire broke out on the first floor of a five-story building in Longxu District of Wuzhou City at around 8:30 a.m., the local emergency management bureau said.

The fire has now been extinguished. The causes of the tragedy are being investigated. -0-

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Vladivostok, August 3 /Xinhua/ — Ash emission from Krasheninnikov volcano was recorded in Kamchatka. Ash emission occurred at a height of up to 6 thousand meters with the volcano's height being 1856 meters. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation for Kamchatka Krai.

According to the report, the eruption of Krasheninnikov volcano began at 19:50 on Saturday Moscow time. The plume spread in the eastward direction from the volcano – towards the Pacific Ocean, there are no populated areas along the path of the plume, ash fallout in populated areas was not registered. In addition, there are no registered tourist groups in the area of the volcano. Krasheninnikov volcano has been assigned the "orange" aviation hazard code.

According to Olga Girina, head of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team /KVERT/, this is the first eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano recorded in Kamchatka in 600 years. According to her, the eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano may be related to the recent strong earthquake in Kamchatka. –0–

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GAZA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said Israeli forces killed one of its workers and wounded three others in an airstrike on Sunday on the organization's headquarters in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis.

The group posted a video on social media X showing the “first moments” of an Israeli attack on its headquarters in Khan Yunis, which left the building on fire and the floors covered in rubble.

“One employee of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society was killed and three others were injured,” the statement said.

Eight Red Crescent workers, six Gaza Civil Defense staff and one UN refugee agency worker were killed in an Israeli attack on southern Gaza in March, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Health officials in Hamas-controlled territory have reported more than 60,000 deaths in Gaza, mostly civilians, since the conflict began nearly two years ago.

Sunday's incident came two days after US Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff visited a US-backed aid site in the Gaza Strip to inspect efforts to deliver food to the besieged Palestinian territory.

During Witkoff's visit on Saturday, protesters gathered in a Tel Aviv square, calling on the Israeli government to secure a ceasefire that would allow the return home of hostages held by Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. –0–

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ACCRA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Friday donated 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people amid the Gaza crisis.

J.D. Mahama said the shipment, mostly cocoa-based food products produced in Ghana, was intended to alleviate hunger in Palestine.

“This donation underscores Ghana’s commitment to global peace and humanitarianism,” the President said, adding that cocoa, as one of Ghana’s most valuable natural resources, represents the resilience, generosity and economic well-being of millions of Ghanaian farmers.

“Ghana supports a peaceful, negotiated solution between Israel and Palestine based on the principle of two states for two peoples in accordance with international law and United Nations resolutions,” stressed J.D. Mahama.

The Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Abdalfatah Ahmed Khalil Al-Sattari, expressed gratitude to the President and the people of Ghana for this kind gesture. –0–

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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — The ASEAN Interim Observer Group (ATOG) has inspected conflict-affected areas along the Cambodia-Thailand border following a ceasefire, a Cambodian defense ministry spokesman said Saturday.

The group included the Malaysian military attaché and assistant military attachés from Vietnam and the Philippines, said Deputy Secretary of State and Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesman Lieutenant General Mali Socheat.

"Cambodia is ready to cooperate with the Malaysian-led observer group to monitor the ceasefire," the lieutenant general said.

On July 24, armed clashes broke out between Cambodian and Thai soldiers in border areas. On July 28, the two countries agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, which took effect at midnight that same day. –0–

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HARBIN, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — At a farm owned by China's leading agricultural conglomerate Beidahuang Group, digital sensors monitor rice fields under the scorching sun. Advanced sensors track weather and soil conditions, transmitting real-time data to a farming control center.

Youyi Farm, the country's first large-scale mechanized state-owned farm established in 1954 in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, remains a model of modern farming.

Its arable land area is about 126,667 hectares, of which 12,667 hectares are already “cared for” by the intelligent neural network. According to Qu Hui, director of the scientific and technological information center at the farm, more than 500 sets of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are connected to this network, replacing human labor in agricultural production.

In addition to field equipment, drones create 3D images of crop growth daily through aerial photography. In addition, 120 smart irrigation valves are connected to water level sensors, enabling automated irrigation. These advanced technologies ensure that agricultural production is carried out with greater precision and efficiency, according to Qu Hui.

As a leading grain-producing region in China, Heilongjiang Province has vast expanses of fertile black soil and rice fields, creating ideal conditions for growing grain. By integrating information technology and artificial intelligence into the entire process of agricultural production and marketing, Heilongjiang Province has improved agricultural productivity and significantly increased crop yields.

Data show that the contribution of science and technology to the growth of total agricultural output in Heilongjiang Province has exceeded 70 percent, one of the highest rates in the country. The mechanization rate in cultivation, planting and harvesting has reached 99 percent, ranking first in China.

Founded in 2014 in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, Elite China, a technology company, has become a key player in driving smart development in the province's agricultural sector.

The company's CTO, Hu Bo, explained that their flagship product is an intelligent system that uses dynamic maps to provide highly accurate, customized fertilization solutions tailored to crop needs, akin to performing a "CT scan" for plants.

Elite China CEO Gao Wenhui noted that their company has established strong partnerships with institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Harbin Engineering University to accelerate the implementation of their innovative scientific and technological achievements in the agricultural sector.

Last year, Heilongjiang Province's grain output reached an unprecedented level, exceeding 80 billion kg, accounting for 11.33 percent of the country's total grain output. This achievement cemented Heilongjiang Province's position as China's leading grain producer for the 15th consecutive year.

The development of modern agricultural methods has not only increased grain production in Heilongjiang, but also improved its quality.

At the 7th China Grain Trade Conference held earlier this July, Heilongjiang Province proudly showcased its “Excellent Black Soil Products” brand at the theme exhibition area, which was joined by over 70 exhibitors from the province, displaying a wide range of high-quality grain and oilseed products, including rice, flour, soybean oil, etc.

Ren Guanyu, chairman of Heilongjiang Agricultural Investment Food Group, one of the exhibitors, said products considered Heilongjiang's flagship products have recently arrived in the capital, Beijing. These premium farm products are equipped with features such as digital traceability and international quality certifications, making them more attractive to consumers. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — A freight train loaded with cars and auto parts departed from Wuwei City in northwest China's Gansu Province for Tashkent late last month, marking the opening of the Wuwei-Central Asia railway route on a permanent basis.

The train will deliver 301 tons of cargo worth 10.5 million yuan to Central Asia. It will pass through the Khorgos checkpoint on the Chinese-Kazakh border and reach the capital of Uzbekistan in a week.

The Lanzhou branch of China Railways, the International Land Port Authority, the local logistics center and other organizations have strengthened coordination and cooperation to ensure the departure of the freight train, according to a statement released on the official website of the Gansu provincial government. -0-

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