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SHENZHEN, July 23 (Xinhua) — The foreign trade volume of Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province reached 2.17 trillion yuan (about 303.4 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025, ranking first among cities on the Chinese mainland, data released by Shenzhen Customs showed Tuesday.

Exports reached 1.31 trillion yuan, while imports reached 858.86 billion yuan. Despite external challenges and the relatively low figures for the same period in 2024, Shenzhen's trade showed resilience with notable growth, the customs said.

In the first six months of this year, Shenzhen's private enterprises' export and import volume amounted to 1.51 trillion yuan, accounting for 69.8 percent of the city's total foreign trade.

Shenzhen's main trading partners were ASEAN, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan. Other key partners included the EU, the US, India, the UK, the Republic of Korea, Japan and Mexico.

According to official data, electromechanical products, including computers and their components, integrated circuits and batteries, dominated exports, while electromechanical products, including integrated circuits and computer components, also accounted for the majority of imports.

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TEHRAN, July 22 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that his country is ready to resume indirect talks with the United States on the condition that sanctions are lifted and Tehran's right to use nuclear technology for "peaceful" purposes is respected.

The diplomat made the statement at a meeting with members of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, as reported by the official Iranian news agency IRNA, citing committee member Yaghub Rezazadeh.

According to the legislator, A. Araghchi noted that “if sanctions are lifted and Iran’s right to use peaceful nuclear technologies is respected, indirect negotiations with the United States will take place before the issue of /activating/ the sanctions rollback mechanism is raised in October.”

The sanctions snapback mechanism is part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). It allows other parties to reimpose all international sanctions if Iran fails to comply with the agreement.

As Y. Rezazadeh pointed out, in addition, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced preparations for negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program between Iran and Russia, as well as a meeting of representatives of Iran and three European countries – France, Great Britain and Germany, which is scheduled to take place on July 25 in Istanbul and will be devoted to the same issue.

Iran signed the JCPOA with six countries – Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States – in July 2015. Under the deal, Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

In 2018, the United States unilaterally withdrew from the deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to begin gradually backtracking on its nuclear commitments. –0–

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Tbilisi, July 22 (Xinhua) — Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held talks in Tbilisi to discuss key areas of bilateral and regional cooperation, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

The parties exchanged views on strengthening political dialogue, cooperation in the areas of energy, transport and trade, and also touched upon current challenges in the area of regional security.

Following the talks, a joint press conference was held. M. Bochorishvili emphasized the importance of ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the South Caucasus, expressing hope for the earliest possible achievement of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The head of the Georgian Foreign Ministry placed special emphasis on the trilateral format of cooperation between Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. “We believe that we have the potential to continue cooperation between the three countries in this format,” she said.

J. Bayramov, for his part, confirmed the unwavering support for Georgia's territorial integrity and highly appreciated the level of political relations between the two states. He noted that in the first five months of 2025, bilateral trade turnover exceeded USD 330 million, which is 20 percent more than in the same period last year. In addition, as the minister added, Azerbaijan continues to be one of the largest foreign investors in the Georgian economy with a total investment of over USD 3.6 billion.

J. Bayramov emphasized the strategic importance of joint infrastructure projects, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway. According to him, these projects contribute to the expansion of regional connectivity and have great international potential.

During the talks, the parties also discussed the development of a cross-border project to deliver renewable energy from Azerbaijan through Georgia and the Black Sea to the European market and ways to improve the efficiency of cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor. –0–

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KUNMING, July 22 (Xinhua) — Law enforcement agencies from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand on Tuesday launched the 155th joint patrol of the Mekong River to combat cross-border crime.

The patrol officially began at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, when three Chinese vessels left Jingha Port in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Patrol vessels from Laos and Myanmar also set out from ports in Laos and Myanmar at the same time, heading to a pre-designated area.

The four-day, three-night joint patrol involves more than 100 law enforcement officers from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, as well as seven patrol vessels from those countries, excluding Thailand. The mission will include combined water-land inspections and training in some key waters on the Mekong River, aimed at combating drug trafficking, fraud, smuggling and illegal migration.

During the patrol, the relevant law enforcement agencies of the four countries will also hold an information-sharing meeting in Chiang Saen, Thailand, to review the security situation in the Lancang-Mekong basin and identify priority areas for further cooperation.

The previous joint patrol ended at the end of June this year. During it, representatives of the joint patrol group organized various preventive actions in villages, schools and enterprises in the coastal zone, distributing more than 1,000 anti-drug leaflets and 4,000 educational materials.

The Mekong River, known in China as the Lancangjiang, is one of the most important waterways for transboundary shipping in Southeast Asia. Joint patrols of the Mekong involving China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand have been conducted since December 2011. –0–

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LONDON, July 22 (Xinhua) — Several U.S. nuclear bombs have been delivered to a British air base, marking the first deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons on British soil since 2008, local media reported Tuesday.

As reported by the UK Defence Journal on July 20, the US-run Royal Air Force Lakenheath air base in Suffolk, East Anglia, received B61-12 thermonuclear bombs. These are free-fall nuclear bombs weighing about 320 kg, designed to be dropped from aircraft.

The bombs were allegedly delivered from the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in New Mexico using a C-17 military transport aircraft. The aircraft was flying with its transponders on, making it easy for foreign governments and air traffic monitors to track its movements.

As the Times newspaper clarified, citing military experts, the nature of the American transport plane's flight indicated a "one-way delivery," which indicates a permanent placement of weapons, rather than a routine movement.

Neither the US Department of Defense nor the UK Defense Ministry commented on the incident.

Ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague in June, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the purchase of at least 12 new F-35A fighter jets from the US for a total of almost £1 billion (about $1.35 billion). –0–

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NANNING, July 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong on Tuesday called for properly implementing the production of grain and other major agricultural products in China and continuously consolidating and expanding the achievements of the nationwide poverty alleviation campaign.

Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection tour of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (south China) from July 20 to 22.

During the trip, Liu Guozhong studied the situation of rice production, sugar crop cultivation and the development of high-standard farmland on the spot.

Touching upon the pressing issue of typhoons, floods and other natural disasters, the Vice Premier called for measures such as emergency floodwater drainage, replanting and reseeding crops on damaged lands, making efforts to reduce losses in the agricultural sector.

Liu Guozhong stressed the need for targeted implementation of measures to support the poor, paying special attention to stabilizing the employment of rural migrant workers and people who have escaped poverty, as well as developing rural industries with local specific advantages that improve the well-being of farmers. –0–

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BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), and Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), held separate meetings with Richard Ravalomanana, president of the Senate (upper house) of Madagascar, in Beijing on Tuesday.

As Zhao Leji pointed out, China hopes to work with Madagascar to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries and the results of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, strive for new achievements in friendly cooperation between the two countries, and contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.

The NPC Standing Committee chairman called on the legislative bodies of the two countries to strengthen exchanges and cooperation and promote the continuous development of the China-Madagascar comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

R. Ravalomanana, for his part, noted that relations between the two countries are based on mutual benefit and common gain, the heads of the two states maintain close exchanges, setting the vector for the development of Madagascar-Chinese relations.

The Senate of Madagascar, he said, is willing to work with the Chinese side to strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies and play an active role in promoting cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, investment and interregional relations.

Wang Huning stated that China and Madagascar are companions and true friends on the path of modernization. According to him, China hopes to work with Madagascar to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, achieving new results of practical cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

Wang Huning assured that the CPPCC National Committee is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the Senate of Madagascar and promote the development of China-Madagascar comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

R. Ravalomanana, in turn, stated that Madagascar pays special attention to the development of relations with China, admires China's achievements in the field of development, intends to learn from China's experience and promote bilateral cooperation in various fields for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.

The Senate of Madagascar is ready to intensify the exchange of experience in public administration with the CPPCC National Committee to promote the in-depth development of interstate relations, R. Ravalomanana added. –0–

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PARIS, July 22 (Xinhua) — The US withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) runs counter to the fundamental principles of multilateralism, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said on Tuesday.

Expressing deep regret over the decision taken by US President Donald Trump, O. Azoulay warned that the country's withdrawal from the organization would primarily affect UNESCO's American partners, in particular communities applying for inclusion of sites on the World Heritage List, obtaining the status of "UNESCO Creative City" and the creation of UNESCO Chairs.

The United States announced on Tuesday that it would withdraw from UNESCO by the end of December 2026, just two years after rejoining, marking the country's third exit from the organization.

According to a statement from the US State Department, the decision was made in connection with UNESCO's policy, which Washington believes "promotes divisive social and cultural initiatives" against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Commenting on the statement, the UNESCO Director-General expressed regret over the US decision, rejecting the arguments made. She stressed that the organization remains “a rare forum for consensus building through concrete, action-oriented multilateralism.”

O. Azoulay assured that the US withdrawal from UNESCO in 2026 and the loss of American funding will not affect the normal activities of the organization, since its financial position has been significantly strengthened.

“We have undertaken major structural reforms and diversified our funding sources. Thanks to the efforts made by the organization since 2018, the decline in US financial contributions has been effectively offset,” the CEO said. –0–

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NEW DELHI, July 22 (Xinhua) — An Air India passenger plane, flight AI-315, operating from Hong Kong to Delhi, caught fire in its auxiliary power unit shortly after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, the Indian capital, on Tuesday, officials said.

The fire was discovered as passengers were preparing to exit the plane.

Air India said no passengers or crew were injured, but the fire caused some damage to the aircraft itself.

Another Air India flight from Cochin to Mumbai skidded off the runway while landing on Monday, causing damage to both the plane and the road surface, according to media reports. Last month, an Air India flight to London crashed shortly after takeoff in the city of Ahmedabad, killing all 241 people on board. –0–

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TBILISI, July 22 (Xinhua) — The World Fencing Championships kicked off in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Tuesday. The country is hosting a competition of this scale for the first time and has fielded a team of 25 strongest athletes, the Georgian Fencing Federation said.

The competition will last until July 30. According to the organizers, about 1,200 athletes from 135 countries and regions of the world are taking part in the tournament. 12 sets of awards will be contested in fencing with epees, foils and sabres in individual and team disciplines among men and women.

President of the Georgian Fencing Federation Merab Bazadze expressed confidence that holding the championship will be an important step in the development of fencing in the country. “A lot of people will come, and I am glad that this elite sport will become a priority in Georgia,” he told reporters.

At the previous World Championship, held in 2023 in Milan /Italy/, the Georgian team won one award – a silver medal, which was won by sabre fencer Sandro Bazadze. –0–

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