China is one of the safest countries in the world – Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense of the PRC

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China is widely recognized as one of the safest countries in the world, Qi Yanjun, deputy head of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), said Wednesday while outlining achievements in the public security sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).

Qi Yanjun made the statement at a press conference organized by the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China.

He said law enforcement agencies have promoted China's high-quality development while resolutely safeguarding public safety. Thanks to their efforts, China is among the countries with the lowest homicide rate, the lowest crime rate, and the fewest cases involving firearms and explosives. -0-

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Overseas investors to be given access to financial products at Hainan Free Trade Port

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HAIKOU, July 23 (Xinhua) — A pilot program allowing overseas investors to invest in financial products offered by local financial institutions is scheduled to be launched at the Hainan Free Trade Port on Aug. 21, 2025.

These include asset management products, private wealth management products from securities, funds and futures operators, as well as funds for investment in public placement of securities and insurance asset management products.

The program is aimed at increasing the cross-border supply of financial products and finding new channels for foreign investors to access China's domestic market, said the People's Bank of China's Hainan branch, which co-authored the new rules.

The said program is also expected to help attract both domestic and foreign institutions specializing in asset management to Hainan and establish business for the benefit of the development of Hainan Free Trade Port. -0-

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US Science Agency Members Oppose Trump Administration's Science Policy

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LOS ANGELES, July 23 (Xinhua) — More than 140 employees of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) have signed a letter condemning the Donald Trump administration's science policies and actions, which they say have undermined one of the country's leading science funding institutions.

In a letter released Monday to Zoe Lofgren, ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, scientists accuse the Trump administration of drastically cutting staff, cutting funding for critical research, and slashing the agency's budget.

Due to concerns about the possible consequences, all but one of the employees' signatures were revoked.

The signatories expressed concern about a series of “politically motivated” and “legally questionable” actions by the Trump administration that threaten the integrity of the NSF and undermine the civil service protections guaranteed by federal law.

The statement follows similar letters of protest issued last month by scientists and employees at the National Institutes of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as a recent “Voyager Declaration” signed by current and former employees of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). –0–

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has confirmed his intention to remain in office.

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TOKYO, July 23 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday reiterated his intention to stay in office, denying reports that he will resign soon and stressing the need to avoid a political vacuum.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) officials, Ishiba said they had not discussed his resignation at all, adding that "the reports are unfounded."

Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical political moment as discontent within the ruling LDP threatens to undermine his leadership following an internal LDP review of its crushing defeat in the recent House of Councillors (upper house) elections.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Mainichi newspaper reported that Shigeru Ishiba had informed close aides of his intention to step down by August. –0–

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Vice Premier He Lifeng to visit Sweden on July 27-30 to participate in trade talks with the US – Ministry of Commerce

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Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit Sweden from July 27-30 to participate in trade talks with the US – Ministry of Commerce Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit Sweden from July 27-30 to participate in trade talks with the US – Ministry of Commerce

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D. Trump accused B. Obama of “treason”

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WASHINGTON, July 23 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused former President Barack Obama of "treason" over the 2016 presidential election, prompting a sharp response from Obama's spokesman, who called the accusations "ridiculous" and a "weak attempt to distract."

Answering a media question about the case involving the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, D. Trump moved on to attacks on B. Obama.

"They tried to rig the election, and they got caught. And there are going to be very serious consequences for that," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

Calling B. Obama a “gang leader,” D. Trump claimed that Democrats, including Joseph Biden and Hillary Clinton, allegedly engaged in election manipulation from 2016 through 2020.

"It was treason. It was everything you could think of. They tried to steal the election. They tried to confuse the election," Trump said.

"Out of respect for the institution of the presidency, our office does not typically dignify a response to the constant nonsense and disinformation emanating from the White House. But these allegations are outrageous enough to merit refutation," Obama's press secretary Patrick Rhodenbush said.

“These bizarre accusations are ridiculous and a feeble attempt to distract attention,” he said in a statement.

J. Epstein, who had extensive connections to the US political and business elite, was arrested on sex crimes charges and died in prison in August 2019. It was determined that he died by suicide.

During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump promised to release documents related to the Epstein case if he was re-elected. But earlier this month, the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a joint memo saying that there was no “client list” for Epstein and that “further disclosure would not be appropriate or warranted.”

The Trump administration's shifting stance on the issue has drawn widespread criticism, with some angry supporters even calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign, demanding more transparency from the government. –0–

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China's UN envoy rejects US accusations over South China Sea

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UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (Xinhua) — China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday rejected U.S. accusations against Beijing over the South China Sea issue at the Security Council open debate on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes.

The United States itself is creating problems, sowing discord and undermining trust in the South China Sea region, he said in response to accusations from a US representative.

China has indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao (South China Sea Islands) and its adjacent waters. China's territorial sovereignty, maritime rights and interests in the SCS have sufficient historical and legal foundations, Fu Cong said.

Beijing's position on the SCS arbitration case has always been consistent and clear: China does not accept or recognize the so-called arbitration award and rejects any claims or actions based on it, the diplomat said.

In reality, the overall situation in the SCS has remained stable in recent years, thanks to joint efforts with the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Fu Tsung emphasized. There are no problems with freedom of navigation and overflight, he added.

China has been consistently working with all relevant countries to properly resolve differences over the South China Sea through dialogue and consultation based on respect for historical facts and international law, the Permanent Representative said. –0–

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Ukraine Loses French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet for the First Time

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KYIV, July 23 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address on Wednesday that a Mirage 2000 fighter jet donated to the country by France had crashed, marking the first known loss of the type of aircraft by Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force, in turn, stated on Telegram that the plane crash occurred due to equipment failure on Tuesday evening while performing a flight mission.

The pilot managed to eject and was found by a search and rescue team. His condition is assessed as stable. There are no casualties on the ground.

A special commission has been created to determine the causes of the accident.

The Mirage 2000 is a fourth-generation multirole fighter jet. It is capable of carrying long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles. Ukraine received its first batch of Mirage 2000 aircraft in February this year. –0–

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Lightning: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation reports, vows to stay in office

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Flash: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation reports, vows to stay in office Flash: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation reports, vows to stay in office

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Russian Navy begins conducting operational exercises “July Storm” – Defense Ministry

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Moscow, July 23 (Xinhua) — From July 23 to 27, under the general leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, the naval operational exercise "July Storm" is being conducted in the waters of the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Baltic and Caspian Seas, involving forces from the Northern, Pacific, Baltic fleets and the Caspian flotilla. This was reported on the website of the Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday.

As noted, during the exercise, the ships' crews will practice deployment to combat areas, anti-submarine operations, defense of base areas and areas of maritime economic activity, repelling attacks by air attack vehicles, unmanned boats and unmanned aerial vehicles of a simulated enemy, ensuring the safety of navigation, and delivering single and joint strikes on enemy targets and naval groups, including with the use of long-range precision weapons.

More than 150 warships and support vessels, 120 aircraft, 10 coastal missile systems, 950 units of military and special equipment, and over 15,000 military personnel are involved in the exercises. –0–

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