Shanghai Welcomes Pushkin: Special Exhibition Introduces Chinese to Russian Poet

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SHANGHAI, July 8 (Xinhua) — A special exhibition titled "Great Poet, Pride of the Nation – A.S. Pushkin and Eastern Repercussions" opened at the China Printing and Publishing Museum in Shanghai on Monday.

The event presents more than one hundred exhibits from the collection of the All-Russian Museum of A.S. Pushkin, which provide a comprehensive overview of the creative path of Alexander Pushkin and the dissemination of his works in China over more than 100 years. Many of them were imported to China for the first time and shown to the country's residents.

The exhibition consists of three parts dedicated to the poet's biography, his classical works, and his connection with China. Pushkin's study in the Mikhailovskoye estate, where the Russian poet created the historical drama "Boris Godunov" and other famous lyric poems, was recreated on site.

The exhibition also features valuable works of art created by Russian artists from the late 19th to the early 21st century, such as Ilya Repin’s painting “The Duel of Onegin and Lensky,” Alexander Benois’s illustrations for “The Bronze Horseman,” and Vladimir Favorsky’s illustrations for “Boris Godunov.”

In addition, the exhibition pays great attention to the dissemination of the Russian poet’s works and their influence in China, and presents rich literary sources, including a copy of the Shiu Bao newspaper, in which, as is known, A.S. Pushkin was first mentioned in China.

At the same time, the exhibition also displays manuscripts and personal collections of Chinese translators, which have become important evidence of Sino-Russian literary exchanges. Among them are works and translations by Ge Baoquan, Wang Zhiliang, Feng Chun, as well as the Pushkin Medal awarded to Liu Wenfei and his award certificate.

Museum visitors can use an interactive device to receive commemorative postcards printed with poems such as “If Life Deceives You…,” translated by Ge Baoquan, Feng Chun and Liu Wenfei.

The exhibition opened to the public on Tuesday and runs until October 9.

Shanghai has an inseparable connection with Pushkin. Let us recall that at the beginning of the 20th century, Pushkin's novel "The Captain's Daughter" was translated into Chinese and published in Shanghai. This novel became the first work of Russian literature translated into Chinese and published as a separate book, which, according to some scholars, marked the beginning of the translation and dissemination of Russian literature in China.

Moreover, in one of the squares of the Chinese metropolis there is a monument to the great Russian poet, which was originally erected in early February 1937, restored in February 1947 and reconstructed in August 1987. -0-

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China's military expresses confidence in fighting separatists seeking 'Taiwan independence'

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has the confidence and ability to dispel all illusions of separatists advocating "Taiwan independence," Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said Tuesday.

Jiang Bin thus commented, at the request of journalists, on recent statements by the head of the Taiwanese administration, Lai Qingde, about the so-called increase in the “defense budget” and the “struggle for Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.”

Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China alone, and Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu are all part of China's sacred territory, Jiang Bin stated.

Jiang Bin criticized Lai Qingde for fabricating security threats to manipulate public opinion in Taiwan and attempting to militarize local society and drag Taiwan's future into a scenario of external interference.

Lai Qingde's call to "fight for Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu" is actually a fight for the interests of the Democratic Progressive Party and the separatists' desire for "Taiwan independence," he confirmed.

Commenting on Taiwan's military exercises that will begin on Wednesday, Jiang Bin noted that no matter what exercises they conduct or what weapons they use, it will not stop the PLA's countermeasures against "Taiwan independence" or stop the irresistible trend of national reunification. -0-

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The 2nd course for Kazakh entrepreneurs has been completed in Qingdao

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — The second course for Kazakh entrepreneurs was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province, east China, in late June and early July.

The 2nd training course on regional trade and economic cooperation between agricultural enterprises of China and Kazakhstan was held at the Institute of Trade and Economics of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) of Qingdao University. It was attended by 13 entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan, the local newspaper Dazhong Ribao reports.

The course participants visited the SCO International Exhibition Centre, the SCO One-Stop Service Platform and local enterprises, where they learned about the development of livestock technology and China's achievements in the application of intelligent agricultural technologies.

In addition, last Friday the institute hosted a business meeting of entrepreneurs from China and Kazakhstan.

"The meeting allowed us to establish contacts with several Kazakh enterprises. The parties agreed to deepen contacts to promote the implementation of agricultural investment projects in Kazakhstan," Wang Huawei, director of investments at one of the Qingdao investment companies, told the newspaper in an interview.

Since its establishment in 2022, the SCO Institute of Trade and Economics has conducted 175 courses, attended by 12,000 people from SCO countries and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. -0-

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Former Vice Chairman of Xizang Autonomous Region People's Government Sentenced to Death with Suspension for Bribery

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CHANGSHA, July 8 (Xinhua) — Wang Yong, former vice chairman of the people's government of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve on Tuesday for accepting bribes.

The verdict was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Chenzhou City, Hunan Province, central China. His case was heard in open court on May 15 this year.

According to the verdict, Wang Yong, also a former member of the SAR government's leadership group, was deprived of political rights for life and all his personal property will be confiscated in favor of the state.

The court found that from 2007 to 2023, Wang Yong, in various positions, abused his official powers to assist other organizations and individuals in winning contracts for contracting projects, thereby illegally enriching himself in the total amount of more than 271 million yuan (about 37.9 million US dollars).

The court ruled that Wang Yun's crimes had caused serious harm to the interests of the state and the people. Meanwhile, based on the fact that the defendant admitted his guilt and repented of his actions, and also assisted in the return of illegally obtained funds, his sentence was reduced. -0-

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Iran did not request talks with US – MFA

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TEHRAN, July 8 (Xinhua) — Iran has not requested any meetings with the United States, the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Tuesday, as quoted by the Tasnim news agency.

This is how the diplomat responded to the words of US President Donald Trump, who said the day before that Iran had asked for a meeting.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the United States was ready to negotiate with Iran. “We have a meeting scheduled with Iran, and they want to talk,” he said. “They have requested a meeting, and I am going to attend. If we can put something on paper, that would be good,” the president added.

From April 12 to May 23, Iran and the United States held five rounds of indirect talks on Tehran's nuclear program and the lifting of American sanctions. They were mediated by Oman.

Two days before the sixth round, scheduled for June 15 in the Omani capital Muscat, Israel launched massive airstrikes on a number of Iranian sites, including nuclear and military facilities, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists and scores of civilians. Tehran responded with a series of missile and drone strikes on Israel.

On June 22, the United States struck three Iranian nuclear facilities: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Iran later attacked the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

On June 24, after 12 days of fighting, Iran and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement. –0–

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Enrollment is open for Master's programs founded by Chinese and Kazakh universities

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — Admissions have opened for master's programs jointly founded by China's Nankai University and Kazakhstan's L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nankai University, located in the north Chinese city of Tianjin, said.

The master's programs in Belt and Road Economic and Trade Cooperation and Digital Economy and Industrial Innovation were launched with the approval of China's Ministry of Education. Applicants can enroll in these programs without having to take the National Unified Examination for Master's Degrees, according to a statement released on the website of Nankai University on Tuesday.

Classes for these programs are scheduled to begin in September of this year.

These educational projects are aimed at training specialists in the field of integrated economic management, competent in trade and economic cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road, the digital economy and industrial innovation.

After successfully passing the tests and defending their final theses, students will receive a master's degree from the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. -0-

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Wang Yi to attend series of ASEAN Plus Foreign Ministers' Meetings

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend a series of foreign ministerial meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from July 10 to 11, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, will attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan and the Republic of Korea) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meetings, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said. -0-

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China is ready to share its achievements in the field of military equipment development with friendly countries – Defense Ministry

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — China always takes a prudent and responsible approach to military exports and is willing to share its achievements in military technology development with friendly countries, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Tuesday.

He made the remarks while commenting on recent reports that some countries are in talks with China over plans to purchase weapons, including J-10 fighter jets.

Jiang Bin also stressed China's commitment to playing a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability both in the region and around the world. -0-

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Presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan held talks in Dushanbe

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ALMATY, July 8 (Xinhua) — High-level talks were held in Dushanbe between Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, the Khovar news agency reported on Tuesday.

Following the negotiations, a ceremony of signing new cooperation documents took place with the participation of the heads of the two states.

A Joint Statement between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, an Agreement on Confidence-Building Measures, an Agreement on the Establishment of the Tajik-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council, etc. were signed.

In total, the governments of the two states signed 14 documents. –0–

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Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Open New Border Checkpoint

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ALMATY, July 8 (Xinhua) — Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov took part in the opening ceremony of the Tojvaron-Karamik checkpoint on the border of the two countries online, the Khovar news agency reported on Tuesday.

The opening ceremony took place as part of S. Japarov’s visit to Tajikistan to participate in high-level negotiations between the governments of the two states.

The ceremony was held with the participation of the leadership and residents of the Lakhsh and Chon-Alai districts of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. –0–

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