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New Trend Among Chinese Students: Online Shopping Through Streaming Platforms

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Beijing university student Fang Rui recently bought several summer outfits during live broadcasts on China's popular streaming platforms Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) and Xiaohongshu. She was very pleased with the clothes after trying them on.

Fang Rui said that in the summer she prefers to buy clothes online rather than go shopping in the heat. Watching live streams is convenient – the hosts show clothes, talk about styles in detail, and the prices are usually lower than in regular stores. If she can find a streamer with a similar figure and style, it will be even easier for her to choose the right clothes.

In recent years, with the rapid development of Internet technology, online shopping through live streaming platforms has become a new fashionable form of consumption. With advantages such as ease of use, high interactivity, favorable prices and a wide range of products, this format is rapidly conquering the market.

According to the White Paper on the Development of Streaming Platform E-Commerce in 2025, published by the Research Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China, the market size of streaming platforms in China increased by 10.5 times from 2019 to 2023. By the end of 2024, the total sales volume of this business form exceeded 4.5 trillion yuan (about 629.4 billion US dollars), accounting for almost a third of the total online sales and accounting for 80 percent of the growth of e-commerce. At the same time, the number of users in this flourishing industry reached about 600 million.

Against this backdrop, the vast army of streaming platform consumers is rapidly being replenished by university students. As industry analysts point out, students spend a lot of time online, which leads to them being more exposed to an emerging form of consumption such as online shopping via live streaming platforms. There is a tendency for students to be one of the largest and most active consumer groups in streaming commerce.

According to the recently released 2024 China Student Consumer Behavior Survey Report, the number of students in China continues to grow, with the total number of students in higher education reaching 47.63 million in 2023. At the same time, 41.1% of students earn part-time income of 1,500-2,000 yuan on average. The total annual consumption of students is expected to exceed 850 billion in 2024, demonstrating their significant consumption potential.

So what is the appeal of streaming trading for students? Analysts have given several answers.

They believe that high interactivity is one of the key features of online shopping via live streaming. In terms of instant interaction and visibility, this format significantly surpasses traditional e-commerce models. During the broadcast, the presenters communicate with viewers in real time, which makes the shopping process more interesting and targeted, and also allows to meet the personalized needs of students.

At the same time, analysts point out that interactive actions by users such as liking, leaving a comment, asking a question, joining a fan group to receive discount coupons, as well as actions by presenters such as instant responses, demonstrating and presenting products, issuing discount coupons, contribute to increasing engagement and stimulating consumer interest in student groups.

Moreover, live online broadcasts to promote products are often conducted with the participation of popular celebrities and Internet bloggers among students. Under the influence of the “celebrity effect” or “group identity,” students consider such public presenters to be fashion symbols and examples of quality life, and they easily develop special trust and sympathy for the products they advertise, which ultimately significantly stimulates consumption on streaming platforms, analysts believe.

Meanwhile, it should be acknowledged that with the rapid development of online sales through live streaming, the industry occasionally faces problems such as false advertising, late delivery of goods, and complicated return procedures, which negatively affects the consumer experience. In response to these challenges, relevant departments are accelerating the development and implementation of relevant measures to strengthen supervision and regulate live streaming trade.

Recently, the Beijing Market Regulatory Authority held a meeting on the operation of key platform companies in the city and released a document called “Some Measures for Regulating Illegal Activities in Online Sales and Streaming Trade.” The document outlined 10 major measures, including requiring enterprises to conscientiously fulfill their responsibilities in managing streamers in accordance with established standards, strictly monitoring five types of violations, and implementing four updated supervision and service models.

These steps are aimed at further strengthening the orderliness of online trade, creating a safe and secure digital consumer environment, and implementing the Special Action Plan to Stimulate Consumption, the implementation of which is envisaged as a priority task to ensure the country's economic growth in 2025.

At the same time, authorities and industry analysts are calling on students, who constitute one of the key consumer groups, to form the right attitude towards consumption, develop the ability to critically evaluate advertising information, approach purchases wisely, based on real needs and avoiding impulsive spending. -0-

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Russia Enters Top Three Trading Partners of China's Qinghai Province

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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Russia became the third largest trading partner of Qinghai Province (Northwest China) in the first half of 2025, behind only Hungary and Malaysia, official data show.

According to data released by the provincial Bureau of Commerce, trade turnover between Qinghai Province and Russia reached 260 million yuan during the reporting period.

Qinghai's total foreign trade turnover from January to June was 3.59 billion yuan, up 57.7 percent from a year earlier. In particular, the province's exports increased by 2.1 times. The province has become the leader in the country in terms of growth rates of foreign trade and exports.

The dynamic development of the province's foreign trade, according to experts, was due to the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries, specific locally produced agricultural products, as well as the expansion of the list of its trading partners.

In particular, since the beginning of this year, 91 countries and regions of the world have become trading partners of Qinghai Province.

The province has seen a significant increase in trade with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Its exports and imports with these countries reached 2.96 billion yuan in January-June, up 78.7 percent year-on-year. -0-

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Researchers from China and Kyrgyzstan have completed a project to survey ancient settlements in the Chu River basin

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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Chinese and Kyrgyz experts completed a survey project of ancient settlements in the Chu River basin in the third ten days of July, according to a statement released on the website of the Dunhuang Academy.

As part of the project, which lasted from July 16 to 25, employees of the Dunhuang Academy and the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan visited Ak-Beshim and 15 other medieval cultural monuments.

They systematized data on the geographical location of the named ruins, their historical form, construction technology and current state. Thanks to this, a database was created on a group of cultural monuments in the Chu River basin, which will allow for scientific support for subsequent archaeological research and planning of measures for their preservation.

The project, according to the Dunhuang Academy, not only strengthened mutual trust and cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan in the field of archaeological research and cultural heritage protection, but also laid the foundation for the establishment of a regional mechanism for the protection of cultural heritage.

Let us recall that in 2017, the Academy already signed a memorandum of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan and sent experts to the ancient settlement in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan to study the possibilities of its preservation.

This year, the China-Kyrgyzstan Joint Laboratory for the Protection of Cultural Heritage was founded, which opened on the basis of the Dunhuang Academy and the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, respectively.

The Dunhuang Academy is a cultural relics conservation institution with a history of over 80 years. It manages the Mogao Grottoes, Maijishan and other UNESCO World Heritage sites. The academy's technology in preserving murals and rammed earth ruins is among the most advanced in the world. The similar types of cultural heritage and climate conditions of Dunhuang and Kyrgyzstan have laid the foundation for cooperation between the two sides. -0-

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Breaking: Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hits east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula — GFZ

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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude jolted the east coast of Kamchatka at 11:06 GMT on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

According to initial data, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a point with coordinates of 51.63 degrees north latitude and 159.47 degrees east longitude. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 km. –0–

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International Festival of Traditional Culture and Music Held in Kyrgyzstan

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BISHKEK, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — The World Festival of Traditional Culture and Music "Rukh Sanat" opened in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul Province, Kyrgyzstan on Friday. More than 100 musicians, researchers and experts from over 30 countries are taking part in the event, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic said.

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev noted at the opening of the festival that holding such festivals is a reflection of the spirit of the times. In the modern world, where the cultures and economies of different nations are increasingly intertwined, it is important to preserve cultural heritage. He expressed confidence that the festival will become a significant international platform for strengthening cultural ties between countries.

The festival aims to demonstrate the richness of the world's cultural heritage and develop global cultural dialogue. Participants represent various areas of traditional art – music, dance, oral folklore, crafts and ritual culture.

The festival will run until August 3. –0–

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China Southern Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways Sign Memorandum of Understanding

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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — China Southern Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, signed a memorandum of understanding recently.

The two sides promised to meet the rapidly growing needs for business and tourism travel between China and Uzbekistan through the integration and complementarity of their respective excellent resources.

According to the document, they will expand in-depth cooperation in four key areas, including code sharing, cargo transportation development, partnership in the field of additional services, as well as improving the level of passenger service, the website chinanewes.com.cn reports.

China Southern Airlines CEO Han Wensheng said the signing of the document is a key milestone in the airline's strategy in Central Asia.

“Together with Uzbekistan Airways, we will complement each other’s advantages, create the best products in order to strengthen bilateral trade, economic and cultural cooperation within the framework of the Air Silk Road,” the head of the air carrier said.

Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways Shukhrat Khudaykulov noted that China is the most important strategic market for Uzbekistan Airways.

Cooperation with China Southern Airlines, he said, will expand the geography of flights, improve the level of comfort for passengers and give a new impetus to aviation relations between Uzbekistan and China. “We are confident that this partnership will become a solid foundation for the formation of the air Silk Road of the future,” he summed up. -0-

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Lake Taihu Records 'Flood No. 1' This Year

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BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province, China's third-largest freshwater lake, has recorded "No. 1 Flood," the Ministry of Water Resources said Saturday.

Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Koh Mei caused the lake's water level to rise to an alarming 3.8 metres on Saturday.

The department is closely monitoring the flood situation in the Taihu Lake basin and has dispatched a task force there to support local flood prevention efforts.

“Flood No. 1” is a classification given to the first rise in water level to reach a certain level of severity on a single river in a year. -0-

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The first day of the blog tour within the framework of the “Student Tourism” program took place at NSU

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On August 1, young bloggers from different parts of Russia arrived in Novosibirsk Oblast as part of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education's "Student Tourism" program. The bloggers' visit is intended to demonstrate the potential of Novosibirsk Oblast as an attractive center for youth, education, and innovation. The blog tour participants spent the first day at NSU.

A special place in the program was occupied by a meeting of bloggers with students and representatives of NSU student associations, as well as the NSU International Friendship Club. The participants were able to exchange experiences and impressions about studying and living in Russia and talk about the prospects that become available with obtaining a Russian higher education. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Valentina Dudnikova.

— It is a great joy for us to welcome talented young people from all over the country to the region as part of the Student Tourism program. The guys came to get to know the Novosibirsk Region better and, of course, the educational and scientific infrastructure of our leading university — NSU. We have prepared a rich program for them, which includes not only getting to know the university, but also studying regional experience in various fields. Novosibirsk today is attractive not only for receiving a quality education, but also for life, for self-realization, — Valentina Dudnikova noted.

Novosibirsk State University has a long tradition of developing friendly relations with other countries, and these traditions are preserved to this day. For example, NSU annually hosts the youth student festival Interweek. It introduces the history and culture of foreign countries, calls for respect, tolerance and mutual understanding between young people of different beliefs, cultures and religions.

— The history of international friendship has been developing and forming in the system of higher education for quite a long time. The progenitor of this history was, among other things, Novosibirsk State University. It is no secret that our region has a migration influx, which grows due to the fact that guys come here, stay here and connect their fate with Novosibirsk, — shared Olga Yakovleva, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Educational Work at NSU.

Head of the NSU Education Export Department Evgeny Sagaydak expressed hope for further development of international cooperation and an increase in the number of foreign students:

— For every 8,500 students at NSU, there are 1,500 foreign students from 60 countries. Over the past five years, we have not fallen below fourth place among all Russian universities in international cooperation and we plan to increase the number of foreign students by one and a half to two times by 2030.

Foreign students from different countries (including Myanmar, Algeria and others) said that, in their opinion, Russians are distinguished by patience, kindness and a good attitude towards foreigners.

— The cultures, people, and even temperatures here are very different, but it was quite easy for me to get used to it, because I immediately met friends from Russia and other countries. They helped me learn Russian. I am very happy to be at NSU, — the representative of the NSU International Friendship Club shared his impressions.

International cooperation involves not only the arrival of foreigners to Russia, but also the other way around – the admission of Russian students to foreign universities; in connection with which students from both sides shared their experiences of living and studying abroad.

Director of the Confucius Institute of NSU Yulia Azarenko spoke about the prospects available to Russian students in China:

— The uniqueness of our center is that its existence is based on the cooperation of our university with the Xinjiang University from the Chinese side. In addition, we are part of a large family of Confucius institutes and classes, hundreds of which are located in different countries of the world. Our work with Russian students is carried out with the support of the Ministry of Education of the PRC and the International Foundation for Teaching Chinese. Students study with teachers from China; participate in international language and creative competitions, and not only in the format of "China-Russia", but also "China-Central Asia-Russia" or "China and the Whole World". NSU students enter master's programs at such Chinese universities that even the best Chinese bachelor's degree graduates can only dream of.

Right now, for example, there are two groups of our students in China, mainly linguists and orientalists. For a month, they are undergoing an internship, getting to know the country and learning the basics and methods of teaching Chinese.

Elena Shubina, a senior student majoring in Oriental and African Studies, shared her experience of traveling abroad:

— A summer camp is a trip organized by the Confucius Institute, usually to two cities — Xinjiang and some other one. Our trip last year lasted about two weeks and was full of cultural programs. They told us about China, local customs, and culture. The most useful thing about this trip was seeing China with my own eyes. Of course, it’s interesting to study China from textbooks, books, and films, but it’s nothing compared to being there in person. For me, as a person who was in China for the first time, the most important thing was to see and learn how the Chinese live, and this camp provided all the opportunities for that. In addition, it was an experience of practicing the language, especially if you feel a language barrier.

After meeting with student associations and the NSU International Friendship Club, the guests got to know the university better, including its world-class campus, the Museum of Archaeology, the Evolution of the Earth scientific and educational center, the NSU Startup Studio, and more. In the evening, the participants immersed themselves in the atmosphere of Akademgorodok during a guided walking tour.

The blog tour will continue for two more days, on August 2 the participants will visit the air show, and on August 3 they will visit the scientific laboratories of Novosibirsk State University and the PIShnik from the Advanced Engineering School of NSU.

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The government will reimburse regions for the costs of extinguishing forest fires

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In 2025, more than 1.3 billion rubles will be allocated to a number of Russian regions to compensate for the costs of extinguishing forest fires. An order to this effect has been signed.

Financing from the Government's reserve fund is intended for the Republic of Buryatia, the Trans-Baikal and Krasnoyarsk Territories, as well as the Amur Region.

In April-May 2025, adverse weather conditions developed in these regions, contributing to the spread of fire. In total, 257 forest fires were recorded in Buryatia during this period, 538 fires in the Zabaikalsky Krai, 239 fires in the Krasnoyarsk Krai, and 112 fires in the Amur Region. Their actual area was more than 2.6 million hectares. At the same time, regional authorities brought in people and equipment to eliminate the consequences of emergency situations in the forests.

"It is difficult to accurately predict fire situations and their intensity, but I ask the leadership of regions where such cases are not uncommon to pay special attention to preventive measures. There should be no threats to people's health or safety," Mikhail Mishustin noted, commenting on the decision taken at a government meeting on July 31.

The document will be published.

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Sakhalin has achieved carbon neutrality

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This was announced at the plenary session of the “Islands of Sustainable Development” forum on August 2 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

In 2023, President Vladimir Putin approved an updated Climate Doctrine, which set the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Russia by 2060.

An important stage on the way to this goal is the Sakhalin climate experiment, which has been conducted on Sakhalin for three years now under a separate federal law. It was on Sakhalin that the applied development of climate policy was launched: the first climate projects were launched, and the first sale of Russian carbon units took place.

"The climate agenda is a long-term priority for the Government. The competitiveness of our products abroad and Russia's participation in the formation of new markets, where we have the competencies to take leading positions, depend on it. These are products with a low carbon footprint – the production of aluminum, fertilizers, petrochemicals, lithium, nuclear and hydroelectric power, renewable energy sources," said Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov.

Using Sakhalin as an example, comprehensive carbon regulation is being tested with emission quotas, mandatory verification of companies' carbon reporting, and the region's active involvement in programs for the introduction of energy-efficient technologies, gasification of housing and communal services, and the conversion of transport to natural gas, which leads to a reduction in harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

According to Maxim Reshetnikov, the Sakhalin experiment is successfully fulfilling its goals. During the experiment, it was already possible to halve the time required to prepare a greenhouse gas inventory. For the first time in national practice, extended carbon reporting and business plans for companies during the experiment were used to forecast emissions and establish quotas.

"Sakhalin was able to achieve carbon neutrality. Now the subject must decide whether it is valuable to it. Whether the region and business are ready to support carbon neutrality, the balance of emissions and absorption of greenhouse gases in the long term. If other regions are interested in scaling up the experiment, we are ready to support them and work on this issue," concluded Maxim Reshetnikov.

"Sakhalin Oblast has enormous potential for economic growth and investment. And we are confident that it can be realized on the principles of sustainable development. Sakhalin Oblast has achieved carbon neutrality. And according to Roshydromet, it has become the first region in Russia where greenhouse gas absorption exceeds their emissions according to the official regional cadastre. Thanks to the experiment, Sakhalin Oblast has become a dynamically developing entity in both economic and environmental terms. With clean air, unique wildlife. A region where you want to live, work and relax," said Sakhalin Oblast Governor Valery Limarenko.

In 2025, companies participating in the Sakhalin Experiment reported for the first time not only on emissions, but also on the fulfillment of quotas for 2024. Based on the results of the 2025 reporting campaign, some enterprises showed a reduction in emissions relative to the established quota and issued quota fulfillment units. These units can be sold or used to fulfill their quota until the end of the experiment in 2028. The volume of the quota market, new to Russia, is 266 thousand tons of CO2eq.

The Sakhalin climate experiment stimulated the circulation of carbon units from the implementation of climate projects and became the main source of demand for carbon units within the country, demonstrating the high level of openness of this market. In 2025, 131 thousand carbon units have already been counted – 8 times more than in 2024.

The results of the implementation of the climate program measures have affected not only the economy, but also the quality of life of people. Gasification of housing and communal services has been carried out, the energy efficiency of the city economy has increased, public transport and agricultural machinery have been converted to gas, electric transport is developing, the area of forest fires has decreased by 10 times. Air purity has improved twofold, dustiness has decreased fivefold.

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