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Rosneft is introducing new diagnostic methods for polymer-reinforced pipelines.

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Specialists from Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz (a joint venture between Rosneft and Gazprom Neft) were the first in Russia to develop a methodology and innovative equipment for diagnosing polymer-reinforced pipelines (PRP). This technology allows for inspecting the pipeline along its entire length without interrupting operation, identifying potential defects, and developing a maintenance plan.

Previously, diagnostics were performed by cutting out individual sections of the pipeline. The disadvantage of this method is that it requires shutting down the pipeline. The in-pipe diagnostics method developed by the company's specialists ensures the continuity of the production process and not only identifies localized pipeline issues but also provides predictive data on the condition of the reinforcing layer and external insulation.

The central element of the diagnostic equipment kit is a unique flaw detector that evaluates the pipeline's condition using ultrasonic waves. The waves penetrate the pipeline and, generating a mechanical pulse, reflect defects and transmit signals to the computer. Based on the interpretation of the received signals, the coordinates of the defective areas, their depth, and size are determined. Further pipeline maintenance activities are planned based on the data obtained.

Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz is one of the development platforms for the application of PAT technologies in Russia and their effective use in the development of oil and gas fields. The main advantages of PAT compared to steel pipelines are their mobility and ease of installation. This allows for the accelerated implementation of new projects in the oil and gas industry.

The new equipment has already been successfully tested at the Kuyumbinskoye field's production facilities. With the introduction of this new methodology, specialists expect improved pipeline safety and reduced environmental risks.

The safe operation of industrial facilities is a priority of the Rosneft-2030 strategy and a key objective for the Company across all areas of its operations. As the leader of the country's oil industry, Rosneft makes a significant contribution to the development of pipeline transportation.

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Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz LLC, a joint venture between Rosneft (the project operator) and Gazprom Neft, holds licenses for the right to geological study, exploration, and production of four license areas, as well as to study the Podporozhny area, located in the Yurubcheno-Tokhomskaya oil-bearing zone in the Evenki municipal district of Krasnoyarsk Krai.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK RosneftNovember 11, 2025

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SPbGASU received an award for integrating digital tools and technologies into training programs in architecture, construction, and housing and utilities.

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From left to right: Deputy Director of the Project-Based Learning Educational Center at SPbGASU Natalia Zaitseva, Inna Sukhanova, and Vice-Rector for Continuing Education at SPbGASU Victoria Vinogradova

Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) participated in a construction conference organized by Delovoy Peterburg. During the event, Inna Sukhanova, Director of the SPbGASU Project-Based Learning Educational Center, presented a report on the development of digital competencies in the construction industry.

In her speech, she emphasized the importance of transitioning to an educational model where students not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also engage in real-world project tasks using digital tools such as information modeling (IIM), data analytics, and artificial intelligence. She noted that SPbGASU has created a "continuous learning ecosystem," which includes interaction with business partners during the training process, the introduction of digital labs, and the development of specialized educational formats to enhance the skills of industry specialists.

Inna Sukhanova on project-based learning at SPbGASU

"Naturally, all our events are held jointly with our industrial partners. We take this opportunity, of course, to encourage businesses not to watch personnel training from the sidelines, but to actively participate in this process with us," added Inna Sukhanova.

At the conclusion of the conference, at the awards ceremony for the best in the "Construction Company Rating 2025," SPbGASU was awarded the prize "For the Integration of Digital Tools and Technologies into Training Programs in Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Utilities." This award recognized the university's contribution to the digital transformation of the construction industry and the development of practice-oriented education that bridges the interests of science, business, and future professionals.

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Iraqis begin voting in parliamentary elections

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Baghdad, November 11 (Xinhua) — Iraqis began voting in parliamentary elections on Tuesday morning for a new 329-member Council of Representatives.

According to the independent Supreme Electoral Commission, 8,703 polling stations will be open across the country from 07:00 local time /04:00 GMT/ to 18:00 /15:00 GMT/, where more than 20 million registered voters will be able to cast their ballots.

The vote is taking place amid a mandatory silence period imposed for security reasons. Iraq's last parliamentary elections, held in 2021, sparked violent clashes in the capital, Baghdad, and led to nearly a year of political impasse before a government was formed.

These parliamentary elections are the sixth since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and are seen as a test of the country's fragile stability.

In a televised address to the nation on Friday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani urged Iraqis to participate in the elections, calling them the most important since 2003 and saying they will “determine Iraq’s future for the next 20 years.” –0–

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Five people were killed in an explosion in the Pakistani capital, police sources said.

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Islamabad, November 11 (Xinhua) — At least five people were killed and more than 10 injured on Tuesday afternoon in a blast outside the district courts in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, police sources told Xinhua.

An Islamabad police spokesman said the blast occurred near the court complex, which houses several district courts.

Police and rescue teams immediately rushed to the scene and took the bodies of the dead and injured to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences.

The death toll could rise as several injured people are in critical condition, the spokesman said.

The nature of the explosion has not yet been determined, he added, noting that the bomb disposal team is working to determine the cause of the explosion. –0–

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12 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Pakistan's capital.

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Islamabad, November 11 (Xinhua) — At least 12 people were killed and 27 others injured in a suicide bombing near a judicial complex here on Tuesday afternoon, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told local media.

M. Naqvi said at the scene that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest in front of the judicial complex, which houses several district courts.

Police and rescue teams immediately rushed to the scene and took the bodies of the dead and injured to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences.

An Islamabad police spokesman told Xinhua that the death toll could rise as several injured people were in critical condition.

According to the preliminary investigation, the terrorist intended to enter the judicial complex, but decided not to undergo strict security checks and ended up attacking a police car.

After the explosion, several cars caught fire, some were damaged by the shock wave.

Police said body parts of the suicide bomber had been found at the scene and forensic experts had begun the process of identifying him.

The district administration evacuated the court complex, and security forces began a search operation in the area.

Lawyer Malik Khalid Khan, who was inside the court complex at the time of the blast, told Xinhua that the attack occurred during a break when many people had come out onto the street.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. However, security sources told Xinhua that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an organization operating from Afghanistan, was likely behind the attack.

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A youth scientific and practical conference on the traditions and innovations of Kazakhstan and China was held in Almaty.

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Almaty, November 11 (Xinhua) — A scientific and practical conference for high school and college students on the topic "Kazakhstan and China: Traditions and Innovations through the Eyes of Youth" was held in Almaty on Tuesday.

The event was organized by the Laoshi Educational Center in collaboration with ALT University (Academy of Logistics and Transport) and the Belt and Road Scientific and Educational Center, with the support of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty.

Around 100 students from more than 30 schools and 10 colleges in Almaty participated in the conference. They presented research on Kazakh-Chinese relations, technology and innovation in both countries, and the culture, society, and everyday life of modern China.

Addressing conference participants, Huang Xiaomin, Consul for Education at the Chinese Consulate General in Almaty, stated that young people have always been and remain the main bridge of friendship between China and Kazakhstan. Their ideas, energy, and sincerity are a source of strength that infuses bilateral relations with new meaning, she noted.

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The foreign ministers of China and Norway held talks

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BEIJING, November 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Beijing on Tuesday.

China views Norway as an important and stable partner in the European direction, noted Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, and expressed hope that Norway will continue its positive, stable, pragmatic and rational policy towards China.

The Chinese minister called on both sides to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state, respect each other's core interests and take into account each other's major concerns, and continue to strive for openness and win-win results.

He added that China is willing to cooperate with Norway in jointly upholding multilateralism, opposing decoupling and chain breaking, and advancing the development of the international system toward greater fairness and rationality.

Espen Barth Eide, in turn, stated that Norway firmly adheres to the one-China policy, adding that the Kingdom, as a European leader in environmental transformation, is fully opening its market to Chinese electric vehicles and pursuing a zero-tariff policy. Norwegian companies are optimistic about the Chinese market and hope to expand investment and cooperation with China.

He added that Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative is largely consistent with Norway's vision. Norway stands ready to work hand in hand with China to uphold the spirit of the UN Charter and support a rules-based multilateral trading system.

Both sides agreed to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, expand mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as trade, maritime affairs, green development and innovation, and promote a stable business climate for enterprises in both countries.

Regarding the situation in the Middle East, both sides agreed that the ceasefire agreement must be effectively implemented, and the international community, particularly countries with influence over the conflicting parties, must provide the necessary support to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire. Both sides called for support for the Palestinian National Authority in strengthening its authority and governance capacity.

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An international academic symposium on high-quality cooperation and development between China and Central Asia was held in Hangzhou.

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Beijing, November 11 (Xinhua) — The 8th Conference on Socio-Economic Development of Central Asia and the International Academic Symposium on High-Quality Cooperation and Development between China and Central Asia in the Context of Regional Studies were recently held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.

According to the Zhongxinwang news website, the event was organized by the Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics. It aims to create a more open and multifaceted platform for the exchange of opinions among scholars and specialists in regional studies, policymakers, and business representatives from China and Central Asian countries, thereby promoting humanitarian exchanges and educational cooperation between the two countries.

Ge Yongmei, Vice Chair of the Zhejiang Provincial Council for the Promotion of International Trade, stated that the committee places great emphasis on trade and economic cooperation between Zhejiang Province and the Belt and Road countries. The committee, together with the Zhejiang University of Economics and Finance, established a Central Asian Studies Institute to strengthen systematic research on the economy, trade, investment environment, and policy of Central Asia. Future plans include establishing a high-quality think tank to promote the healthy development of trade, economic, and investment ties between China and the Central Asian countries.

Zheng Yali, Vice-Rector of the aforementioned university, reported that, leveraging the opportunities for cooperation between China and Central Asia, the university, together with Almaty University of Management, established the China-Kazakhstan Silk Road Institute, which has so far enrolled over 700 students from Central Asian countries. In the future, efforts will be made to strengthen regional studies in a more active and practical manner and to improve the effectiveness of international communication, the Vice-Rector added.

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Tech Tourism: How Science Fiction is Becoming Reality in China

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NANJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — By putting on virtual reality goggles, visitors are instantly transported to the underground mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, where the silent terracotta army comes to life right before their eyes.

And at a base dedicated to the planet Mars, children, dressed in spacesuits, enter a makeshift Martian capsule, setting off on an exciting “space mission.”

These are not scenes from a science fiction film, but real episodes of “tech tourism” that can be seen in picturesque places in China.

The continued advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality is creating a variety of new cultural and tourism experiences that are tangible, interactive, and scalable.

From light shows and drone displays to virtual reality and robot interactions, high-tech scenes set up in scenic locations and cultural centers are becoming must-see destinations for tourists looking to "experience the future."

According to an industry report, China's smart tourism market size will exceed 1.4 trillion yuan (about $197.6 billion) by the end of 2025.

Science museums and popular science institutions have also become some of the most popular family tourism destinations. At the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum (South China), the "Exploring the Universe" exhibition allows children to "wander" through space, while the Qingdao Science and Technology Museum (East China) offers children virtual reality goggles to immerse themselves in the world of "underwater archaeology."

Active scientific tourism destinations are also gaining popularity. The FAST telescope, the world's largest single-band radio telescope with reflectors equivalent to 30 football fields (Guizhou Province, southwest China), offers visitors a unique combination of technology and natural beauty. Furthermore, each rocket launch attracts over 100,000 spectators to the observation deck of the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center (Hainan Province, southern China).

"This summer, I took my son specifically to see a rocket launch. He's crazy about space exploration and even dreams of going into space as a tourist one day," said Wang Xin, a resident of Jiangsu Province (eastern China).

According to online travel platform Ctrip, high-tech and heavy industry tours were the dark horse of this year's National Day weekend, with aerospace and automotive tours accounting for more than 20 percent of search queries.

"The integration of technology and cultural tourism transforms abstract technological concepts into tangible cultural symbols, allowing visitors to broaden their horizons and experience exquisite pleasure," said Li Guangchun, a researcher at the Institute of Industrial and Economic Sciences at Yangzhou University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, East China.

"Modern tourists increasingly seek high emotional values and consumer experiences. Highly interactive technology platforms are becoming a new important direction in tourism development, and many projects perfectly match the preferences of Zoomers for social interactions and their growing desire for immersive cultural experiences," said Wu Guoping, head of the Wuxi Tourism Industry Association (Jiangsu Province).

For young people, "tech tourism" serves as a bridge between knowledge and interests. "The interactive events held by many science museums make complex technologies accessible and tangible, which is particularly effective in igniting adolescents' passion for science," noted Guo Zhe, curator of the China Science and Technology Museum.

"Travel used to be about quick sightseeing. Now, tourists' needs are taken more seriously, and travel has shifted from passive acceptance to active participation," notes Li Ranran, a tourist from Nanjing.

Experts noted that "tech tourism" is evolving from niche exploration to mass consumption, becoming a key driver of cultural tourism market activation and increased consumption. Taking industrial tourism as an example, it accounts for 10 to 15 percent of total tourism revenue globally, while in China this figure currently stands at less than 5 percent, indicating enormous growth potential.

“When technology ceases to be a mere auxiliary tool and becomes the main driver of change in cultural tourism, a new blue ocean of innovation will undoubtedly emerge for the industry beyond the traditional landscape of mountains and rivers,” Li Ranran added. -0-

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China reports no new pathogens amid rise in respiratory illnesses

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BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese health authorities warned that the respiratory disease season has begun in the country, but said no unknown pathogens or newly emerging infectious diseases had been detected.

"All the pathogens identified so far are known common pathogens," said Wang Dayan, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, adding that influenza viruses, rhinoviruses, and respiratory syncytial viruses are the main causes of acute respiratory infections this season.

According to her, flu activity across the country remains moderate but continues to increase. The outbreak is expected to peak between mid-December and early January.

Southern Chinese provinces have seen higher transmission rates than northern regions, with influenza A/H3N2 accounting for more than 95 percent of all reported cases, Wang Dayan said.

Jiao Zhenquan, an official with China's National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, said acute respiratory infections are being monitored to track pathogen spread trends and viral mutations.

Health authorities across the country are urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza and other preventable diseases, while also raising awareness about disease prevention.

Local authorities across the country are stepping up efforts to protect high-risk groups.

In Beijing, free flu vaccinations are being offered to the elderly and school-aged children. In Tianjin, community-level health centers have launched pilot outpatient clinics for the treatment of respiratory infections in children, which include diagnosis and treatment, rapid testing, vaccinations, health education, and referral services for severe cases.

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