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BRUSSELS, July 23 (Xinhua) — The European Union is stepping up talks with the United States to resolve an ongoing trade dispute while developing a range of possible countermeasures in case the talks fail, European Commission trade spokesman Olof Gill told Xinhua in an e-mailed statement on Wednesday.

"The EU's main focus is on achieving a result in the negotiations with the United States. Intensive contacts at the technical and political levels continue," he said.

As O. Gill pointed out, while diplomacy remains a priority for the EU, the ground is also being prepared for alternative outcomes, including additional countermeasures. As part of this preparation, he said, the EU plans to combine two existing lists of countermeasures into a single, streamlined package.

“In order to improve the clarity, simplicity and effectiveness of our countermeasures, we will combine Lists 1 and 2 into one list and submit it to Member States for approval,” the official spokesperson explained.

The statement said the combined document would include the already approved tariffs on €21 billion ($24.6 billion) of American goods and the previously proposed additional tariff list covering €72 billion of American exports. However, the combined measures would not come into force until August 7.

Later on Wednesday, EU Commissioner for Trade Policy and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič is expected to hold talks with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik ahead of the Commission's briefing at the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU Member States. –0–

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — The 15th China-Russia Culture and Art Fair will be held from July 26 to August 20 simultaneously in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, and Blagoveshchensk City, Russia's Amur Region.

The opening ceremony of the fair will be held on Saturday at the China-Russia Culture and Art Center in Heihe, and the closing ceremony will be held on August 20 in Blagoveshchensk, the press service of the Heilongjiang provincial government reported.

The China-Russia Culture and Art Fair, which was first held in Heihe in 2010, is an important platform for cultural cooperation in the border areas of the two countries.

The organizers of the upcoming fair are the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the government of the Amur Region.

The upcoming fair is reportedly aimed at boosting cultural tourism in border areas and promoting Sino-Russian cultural exchanges and interregional cooperation.

The fair will feature a total of 47 events, including a bike show, a motorcycle rally along state highway 331, tastings of Chinese and Russian cuisine, a parade of flower floats and various art exhibitions. -0-

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TIANJIN, July 23 (Xinhua) — China imported agricultural products worth a total of 13.66 billion U.S. dollars from other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 13.3 percent, data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) shows.

The relevant data were published at a meeting of the quarantine phytosanitary control mechanisms of the SCO member states, which took place on Wednesday in the city of Tianjin /Northern China/.

According to the agency, to date, more than 290 types of plant products from other SCO member states have been approved for export to China.

"We are willing to work with all parties to optimize risk assessment procedures, speed up the quarantine supervision approval process, and improve customs clearance efficiency through measures such as exchanging pest data, promoting mutual recognition of electronic certificates, and streamlining the inspection process," said Zhao Zenglian, deputy director of the National Customs Administration of China.

The meeting was organized by the Main Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China. It was attended by more than 40 representatives of the SCO member states, the SCO Secretariat and diplomatic missions of the corresponding member states of the organization accredited in China.

The event aimed to enhance efforts to prevent and control plant disease epidemics in the region, cooperate in smart surveillance and promote trade facilitation. Participants agreed to further strengthen cooperation in cross-border epidemic prevention and control, modernize phytosanitary surveillance and build phytosanitary capacity. -0-

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China will maintain communication and hold consultations with India to further facilitate travel between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked to comment on India's decision to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year after five years.

“We have taken note of this positive step,” the official said, adding that facilitating cross-border travel is in the common interest of all parties. –0–

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — Three crew members of China's Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft were awarded medals and honorary titles on Wednesday for their outstanding achievements in the field of domestic cosmonautics.

In particular, Cai Xuzhe was awarded the Medal for Merit in Cosmonautics, Second Class, while Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze received the Medal for Merit in Cosmonautics, Third Class, and the honorary title of “Hero Cosmonaut”.

The awards were presented by decision of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council of the People's Republic of China and the Central Military Commission. -0-

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — The construction of a hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southwest China will contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation in the entire river basin and will not have a negative impact on downstream areas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.

As the Chinese diplomat reported at a regular departmental press conference, the project is within the sovereign jurisdiction of China and is aimed at accelerating the development of environmentally friendly energy, significantly improving the well-being of the local population and actively responding to climate change.

China has always taken a very responsible approach to developing transboundary rivers and has rich experience in developing hydropower projects, Guo Jiakun said, adding that the planning, design and construction of this project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River strictly adhere to China's highest industry standards.

The project is being implemented taking into account all aspects of construction, environmental safety and environmental protection, bypassing many important ecologically sensitive areas and maximally preserving the pristine ecosystem, he added.

The diplomat noted that China has established cooperation with downstream countries in areas such as hydrological information exchange, flood control and disaster mitigation, and has made necessary contacts on the project in question.

China will continue to enhance cooperation with downstream countries to benefit the people living in the Yarlung Tsangpo River basin, Guo Jiakun said. -0-

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MINSK, July 23 (Xinhua) — The project "Protection of Belarus Forests: A Comprehensive Initiative for Local-Level Fire Preparedness, Prevention and Response" was launched in Minsk on Wednesday. This is the first project under the Global Development Initiative, supported by the Chinese government's Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, in Belarus. The financial assistance will amount to 2 million U.S. dollars.

The project is financed by the Global Development Fund and South-South Cooperation and is being implemented jointly with the United Nations Development Programme /UNDP/ and the Ministry of Forestry of Belarus. It envisages equipping Belarusian forestry enterprises and fire departments with the latest fire-fighting equipment and machinery, increasing the effectiveness of early warning and rapid response to forest fires, and reducing the threat of natural disasters to natural resources, life and property of citizens.

During the ceremony, the Minister of Forestry of Belarus Alexander Kulik expressed sincere gratitude to the Government of China and UNDP for their support and cooperation. He noted that global climate change creates serious challenges in the field of forest fire protection, and for Belarus, where forests cover more than 40 percent of the country's territory, this issue is of particular importance. He noted that the project of the Global Development Fund and South-South Cooperation will strengthen the material and technical base of the forestry of Belarus in the field of fire prevention.

During the event, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan noted that since its establishment in 2015, the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund has managed to significantly improve the well-being of people, strengthen the potential of recipient countries and make a significant contribution to the implementation of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2030. "I am confident that this project will become a new model of cooperation between China and Belarus in the joint implementation of the Global Development Initiative, giving new impetus to the friendship between the two countries and practical cooperation in various fields," Zhang Wenchuan said.

In turn, UNDP Resident Representative in Belarus Liu Renfei noted that the program welcomes the Global Development Initiative put forward by China as a contribution to accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals by developing countries. The initiative reflects a commitment to multilateral cooperation under the auspices of the UN and South-South cooperation, and the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund turns these commitments into concrete results, helping developing countries implement projects in practice. This provides unique opportunities to strengthen global partnership and improve people's lives. “UNDP cooperates with all member countries, including China, following the principles of international development, strengthening the multilateral framework and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs,” Liu Renfei summarized. -0-

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China is exploring the use of advanced technologies such as smart bionic hands and guide robots to improve the well-being of people with disabilities so that scientific and technological progress can benefit the group, a Chinese official said Tuesday.

Zhou Changkui, chairman of the executive council of the All-China Federation of Disabled Persons, said at a press conference that the developments were presented at a recent forum.

He added that China will pay more attention to the development of new technologies and industries, including brain-machine interfaces, to better support people with disabilities.

According to Zhou Changkui, the federation has jointly issued a guideline document with other government bodies to promote the use of technology to help people with disabilities. It has also collaborated with universities, research institutes and high-tech companies to promote the development of relevant technologies and industries.

The official noted that during the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will continue to promote the application of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to serve people with disabilities, ensuring that advanced technologies better meet their needs. -0-

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KYIV, July 23 /Xinhua/ — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has created a delegation to participate in the upcoming peace talks with international partners and Russia in Istanbul, and approved its composition, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Wednesday.

According to the text of the decree of V. Zelensky from July 22, published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine (OPU), the delegation will be headed by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, who previously held the post of Minister of Defense.

In addition to R. Umerov, the Ukrainian delegation will include 13 more representatives of intelligence services, parliament, the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President. Among them are the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Kyslytsya, Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Oleksandr Poklad, Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitsky.

Another round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia is scheduled to take place later on Wednesday in Istanbul. The previous round of peace talks took place on June 2 in Istanbul. –0–

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Moscow, July 23 /Xinhua/ — The third round of Russian-Ukrainian talks will be held in Istanbul on Wednesday evening, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed.

“Indeed, our delegation has gone to Istanbul and, indeed, negotiations are planned there this evening,” said D. Peskov.

Earlier, the Turkish TV channel TRT Haber reported that Russian-Ukrainian negotiations would begin on July 23 at 19:00 Turkish time.

The composition of the Russian negotiating group, according to the press secretary of the Russian president, has not changed.

At the talks in Istanbul, issues related to the draft memoranda that the parties exchanged during the second round will be discussed, said D. Peskov.

All work on coordinating the draft memorandums between Russia and Ukraine can be regarded as preparation for a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky, he said. –0–

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