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Revenue in China's manufacturing industry grew by 4.7 percent in the first three quarters.

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Beijing, October 15 (Xinhua) — China's manufacturing industry revenue from sales of its own products increased by 4.7 percent in the first three quarters of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The sector accounted for 29.8 percent of the country's total business revenue, according to data released Wednesday by the General Administration of Taxation.

The department stated that the positive results from January to September were due to political support, including tax and fee reductions.

The country's commitment to making its manufacturing sector more high-end, smart, and environmentally friendly, as well as its ongoing progress in this area, provide significant support for economic growth, the department noted. -0-

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Gaza peace deal will not affect the International Court of Justice's case against Israel, says South African President

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Cape Town, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that while he welcomed the Gaza peace deal, it would not affect the pending case against Israel, which South Africa is a citizen of, at the International Court of Justice.

The President made the statement while answering questions at the National Council of Provinces (the country's upper house of parliament) in Cape Town.

"The peace agreement we have reached, which we welcome, will have no bearing on the case pending before the International Court of Justice. The proceedings are ongoing and have reached the stage where Israel must respond to our allegations before the court, and do so by January next year," said Ramaphosa.

While South Africa welcomed the first phase of the peace plan, including a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, Ramaphosa said that ultimately, real justice must be achieved for the Palestinian people.

"We cannot move forward without the necessary 'healing' that will come from properly addressing the case," he said.

In December 2023, South Africa filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking a ruling to compel Israel to cease its attacks on Palestine and recognize its actions as genocide. In January and March 2024, the court issued provisional measures, ordering Israel to immediately ensure essential food supplies to the enclave.

Ramaphosa stated that, as a party to the ICJ case, South Africa cannot force the court to expedite its decision, even though Israel continues to violate some of the ICJ's provisional measures. The president also emphasized that international efforts to end Israel's illegal actions in Gaza and ensure accountability for the atrocities committed against Palestinians are ongoing.

“These processes take place at the UN through the Hague Group, which is a global bloc of states committed to upholding international law and acting in solidarity with the people of Palestine,” said Ramaphosa.

“The South African government remains strongly committed to using all available legal and diplomatic means to protect the Palestinian people and uphold the rule of law,” he added. –0–

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Mainland China will make it easier for Taiwanese to enter the mainland.

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BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland has decided to ease entry to the mainland for Taiwan residents, who will be able to obtain entry documents at all checkpoints that meet the necessary conditions, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a regular press conference, he noted that this step is aimed at further expanding openness and making travel more convenient and safe for Taiwanese compatriots.

According to the plan, Taiwanese residents will be able to apply for a one-time entry permit upon arrival at any designated entry point, regardless of whether they arrived directly from Taiwan or via Hong Kong, Macao, or from other countries. According to the official representative, detailed information on the new measure and a list of entry points will be published by the relevant authorities in due course.

Chen Binhua emphasized that the new rule should help facilitate exchanges and cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, as well as promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-strait relations. -0-

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Participants in the Dialogue of World Mayors expressed their appreciation for the culture of Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road city.

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LANZHOU, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — The World Mayors' Dialogue was held in Dunhuang, an ancient city on the Silk Road in northwest China's Gansu Province, from Oct. 11 to 13. Representatives from 10 countries, including mayors, their representatives, diplomats accredited in China, and young sinologists, attended the event.

Participants engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on topics such as providing cities with cultural resources, environmental protection, green development, and building smart cities, amid the drive for sustainable development of cities rich in cultural resources.

Chinese and foreign representatives agreed that, faced with multiple global challenges, it is increasingly urgent to achieve a balance between preserving history and promoting urban development, as well as strengthening international cooperation.

On Monday afternoon, Olga Pronkina, a professor at Gansu University of Political Science and Law, shared her personal story connected to Dunhuang. She recalled that her attachment to the place began in 2007. "Then I saw the Thousand-Armed Guanyin dance in my hometown of Penza. From that moment on, I was drawn to Dunhuang culture."

In 2015, Olga visited Dunhuang for the first time and saw the frescoes and colorful sculptures in the Mogao Grottoes with her own eyes. She was deeply moved by the artistic energy that transcended the boundaries of time and space. Since then, she has begun studying Dunhuang studies, translating works related to this field, and working to become a bridge for cultural exchange between China and Russia.

"Dunhuang's culture is rich in historical and humanistic values. It is the quintessence of exchanges between world civilizations. The Dialogue of World Mayors allowed mayors and representatives from different countries to gather in Dunhuang to deepen mutual understanding and trust," Olga noted, expressing hope that she will help more readers from Russian-speaking countries understand Dunhuang and appreciate the city's openness and inclusiveness.

"Dunhuang boasts unique natural landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and an ancient history that left a profound impression on us. This city demonstrates to the world a harmonious symbiosis between modern development, respect for nature, and the protection of history, which aligns with our concept of protecting nature and preserving heritage," emphasized Tigran Poghosyan, an event participant from Armenia's Kotayk Province.

The international guests also enjoyed a captivating dance performance, "Ancient Sounds of Dunhuang." Set against the backdrop of a cave, the performance allowed viewers to experience the music and dance of the Silk Road civilization a thousand years ago, using restored ancient musical instruments, dance techniques, and frescoed scores.

Georgian Vaja Bukia, one of the actors in this production, attracted the attention of many viewers. The 28-year-old has lived in China for ten years. Last year, a friend recommended he come to Dunhuang, where he became an actor in the drama "Ancient Sounds of Dunhuang."

When Vaja Bukia first came to Dunhuang, he was deeply impressed by the intertwined deserts and oases. Now, a year later, he likes the city even more. In his free time, he also shares his understanding of Dunhuang culture with friends.

"Dunhuang culture is an ancient culture, passed down from generation to generation. The same can be said about Georgian culture. We have a great resonance," he concluded.

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ADB supports Uzbekistan's economic transformation and global trade integration

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MANILA, October 15 (Xinhua) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million programmatic loan for Uzbekistan aimed at enhancing public sector efficiency, improving economic governance, and accelerating the country's integration into the global economy, the organization announced in a press release on Wednesday.

The Economic Governance Improvement Program (Phase Two) builds on previous reforms and supports a new generation of institutional measures to enhance fiscal transparency, modernize the governance of state-owned enterprises, and promote a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable economic environment, the statement said.

“This program reflects Uzbekistan’s strong commitment to institutional reform, inclusive growth, and global integration,” said ADB Country Director for Uzbekistan Kanokpan Lao-Araya.

ADB remains committed to supporting reforms that unlock the country's full potential as Uzbekistan moves toward World Trade Organization accession and deepens its global engagement, she said.

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An NSU astronomer captured one of the brightest comets of this autumn.

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Mikhail Maslov, an engineer at Novosibirsk State University's Vega Observatory, captured one of this fall's brightest comets yesterday—C/2025 A6 Lemmon. The image was taken in the Iskitim district of the Novosibirsk region; the comet was not very high above the horizon and was obscured by light. A 12-inch Newtonian telescope and a Pentax KP camera were used for the image. The comet will reach its peak brightness in late October or early November.

The comet was discovered relatively recently: on January 3, 2025, at the Mount Lemmon Observatory (USA), hence its name. It is a long-period comet: its orbital period is currently 1,369 years. Its perihelion (the comet's closest orbital distance to the Sun) is November 8, 2025, at a perihelion distance of 0.53 astronomical units.

"The comet's brightness is currently changing in accordance with new estimates, which were revised upward in September: in late October – early November, a brightness of around magnitude 4 is expected, while earlier estimates suggested magnitude 6. This increase in brightness, ahead of the initial baseline forecast, was expected, as this is not the comet's first pass near the Sun, meaning, as astronomers say, it is not 'dynamically new.' In such comets, the most volatile substances from the surface of the nucleus have already largely evaporated during previous returns. Therefore, such comets, as they approach the Sun, exhibit a comparatively low brightness for their size (since they contain relatively few of the most volatile substances). Then, closer to the Sun, when the more refractory components of the nucleus, such as water ice, begin to melt and evaporate, they increase their brightness quite sharply," explained Mikhail Maslov.

Photo: Mikhail Maslov, engineer at the Vega Observatory at NSU

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Taking biometrics to the next level: VTB to launch palm-based payments

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What is known about VTB's palm-based payment technology?

VTB is proposing to identify customers using palm scans through updated payment terminals – the technology is intended to become an alternative to biometrics. Users will be able to pay with their palms using the following method:

The customer places their hand over the IR sensor on the terminal. The system analyzes their unique fingerprint, including the pattern of capillaries. The bank identifies the customer and finds the card selected for payment. The funds are debited—the entire process takes 10-15 seconds.

It is expected that biometric data will be stored in the Unified Biometric System, and for widespread adoption of the technology, the bank will need to upgrade its acquiring terminals. The exact launch date for palm payments has not yet been set.

Which other banks are implementing biometric technologies in payment services?

The rapid development of biometric payments in Russia began amid the imposition of Western sanctions, which limited contactless payments, causing difficulties for clients. Biometric technologies are already in use at several Alfa-Bank branches, where palm-scan access to safe deposit boxes has been available since 2018, but the technology is only available at the flagship branch.

"Russian banks have managed to resolve the issue of blocked payment apps on iOS. For example, T-Bank clients can now pay via T-Pay, and Sber has launched Bluetooth payments," the expert noted.

Sberbank also launched a biometric smile payment platform in 2023; this service will be available to clients of other banks starting in late 2024. Sberbank also announced the introduction of hand-scan payments through Finpolis. To implement this project, the bank will no longer need to update its terminals or connect to the Unified Biometric System (UBS) to store biometric data. Biometric technologies are also being developed in other countries; for example, in China, you can now pay for a subway ticket with your palm.

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Every second endowment fund in Russia operates in the education sector.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko chaired a meeting on the development of target funds and other forms of charitable support for educational and scientific organizations.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Andrei Omelchuk, Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Olga Koludarova, representatives of other ministries and departments, scientific organizations, and university rectors (MIPT, HSE, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, etc.).

In preparation for Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's strategy session, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science has formed seven working groups that are developing proposals for creating tools to support universities with their graduates and improving mechanisms for the formation and use of endowment funds for educational institutions addressing pressing industry issues.

The meeting presented the results of their activities over the past three months. The groups developed proposals for support tools; conducted a survey of over 100 successful and well-known graduates from 20 universities with large endowment funds; developed proposals for a list and methodology for collecting key indicators to assess the current state of endowment funds; and conducted an analysis of current legislation.

"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has instructed that proposals be submitted for developing tools to support educational institutions through their graduates, as well as for improving the mechanisms for forming and using endowment funds (EFFs) for educational institutions. According to statistics, every second EFF in Russia operates in the education sector—approximately 40% of all funds. Moreover, over 36% of these funds are in higher education. It is necessary to strategically expand the geography of these funds, creating them not only in higher education but also in schools, secondary vocational education institutions, and research organizations," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Over the past 18 years, more than 400 endowment funds have been created in our country, with total assets exceeding 155.5 billion rubles. In 2024, the volume of funds invested in these funds increased by 8.6%, indicating increased confidence in this long-term financing instrument for socially significant projects. The Deputy Prime Minister added that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has instructed the development of proposals for additional measures to support the development of endowment funds at universities. In accordance with the Ministry of Education and Science's instruction, the Concept for the Development of Endowment Funds for Universities and Research Organizations for 2025-2035 and its methodological recommendations have been approved.

"Today, the Ministry of Education and Science, together with other agencies, is actively working to increase the attractiveness and sustainability of endowments. It is crucial for us that endowments in Russia are growing, and we are creating the conditions for their further development. This work is based on extensive research involving over a hundred experts. Based on market analysis and surveys, key challenges and proposed solutions have been identified and will be further developed. In developing these measures, we are focusing on increasing trust and removing administrative barriers, including expanding tax incentives and promoting endowments. These steps will strengthen the funds' financial stability and improve their performance," noted Andrey Omelchuk, Deputy Minister of Education and Science.

The "Education and Promotion" working group conducted a survey of successful graduates of Russian universities to identify barriers and incentives for their participation in the formation and development of university endowment funds. The survey revealed that 71% of graduates are aware of the concept of endowment funds, and almost half of those surveyed—45%—are willing to make regular small payments to support endowment funds.

Ivan Lobanov, Rector of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, noted the increasing number of specialized educational programs for training qualified personnel for foundations: by 2025, there are several thousand potential students affiliated with more than 400 foundations, as well as more than 1,000 potential course participants working at higher education institutions.

MIPT Rector Dmitry Livanov noted that an analysis of best global practices shows that the successful development of endowments is possible with a combination of three factors: flexible regulation, active university participation, and low entry barriers for small foundations.

"In Russia today, only the first step has been fully implemented. Therefore, our task is to create the necessary conditions: reduce administrative and financial barriers for small endowments, empower universities to support their endowments from the start, and develop platform solutions that dramatically reduce costs. We are convinced that a dedicated government support program is also necessary for accelerated market growth. This will allow us to create a modern endowment infrastructure and make endowments a viable source of long-term investment in education and science," noted Dmitry Livanov.

Stanislav Prokofiev, Rector of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, outlined key measures for tax and non-tax incentives for endowment funds.

"These measures, according to the working group, should include quick wins in the form of simplified administrative procedures for creating and administering endowment funds based on out-of-the-box solutions, and the creation of model documents designed to help small endowment funds register and begin operations," he said.

Speaking about the medium-term outlook, Stanislav Prokofiev emphasized the need to improve legislation, as well as to ensure the flexibility and transparency of the Federal Center for Strategic Development and the expansion of investment instruments.

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China's producer price index fell by 2.3 percent in September. /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — China's producer price index (PPI), a measure of wholesale prices of goods produced by manufacturers, fell 2.3 percent year-on-year in September, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Wednesday.

The rate of decline in the indicator slowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, indicating an improvement in industrial demand amid the government's efforts to stimulate economic growth.

According to the agency, the PPI remained stable in September on a monthly basis after contracting by 2.9 percent year-on-year in August.

According to the results of the first nine months of this year, the PPI decreased by 2.8 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

Data released Wednesday also showed that China's consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, fell 0.3 percent year-on-year in September. -0-

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Apple is ready to continue increasing investment in business development in China.

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BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — Apple CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday that the company intends to continue increasing investment in business development in China and further strengthen cooperation with China to realize mutually beneficial and win-win development.

He made the corresponding statement in Beijing at a meeting with the Minister of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Li Lecheng. -0-

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