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Moscow, August 19 /Xinhua/ — Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Dmitry Lyubinsky from his post as ambassador to Austria and appointed him deputy minister of foreign affairs of Russia. The relevant decrees were published on the official portal of legal information.

As reported earlier, in July of this year Mikhail Bogdanov was dismissed from the post of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia. As reported by TASS, his departure was connected only with personal circumstances, he wrote a letter of his own free will.

D. Lyubinsky was born in 1967 and joined the diplomatic service in 1989. In 2015, the diplomat was appointed Russian Ambassador to Austria. –0–

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NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — China and India on Monday agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral ties.

The consensus was reached during talks between visiting member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Wang Yi noted that in the modern world, the situation is changing rapidly, unilateral bullying is becoming widespread, and free trade and international order are facing serious challenges.

As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary, humanity has reached a critical point that will determine the future direction of the world, a Chinese diplomat said.

As the two largest developing countries with a combined population of over 2.8 billion, China and India should exercise a sense of global responsibility, act as major powers, set an example for developing countries to seek strength through unity, and contribute to promoting a multipolar world and the democratization of international relations, Wang said.

He said the two sides are implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries. They are gradually resuming exchanges and dialogue at all levels, maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas, and have reached an agreement to resume Indian pilgrimage to holy sites in China's Xizang.

According to the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, there is a positive trend towards a return to cooperation in Chinese-Indian relations.

Recalling that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, Wang Yi stressed that lessons can be learned from the past and it is imperative for both sides to have the right strategic perception, regard each other as partners and opportunities, and invest their valuable resources in development and revival.

According to him, both countries should explore the correct ways for large neighboring countries to coexist on the basis of mutual respect and trust, joint development and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Wang Yi stressed that China is willing to adhere to the principle of friendship, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, and work together with neighboring countries including India to jointly build a peaceful, secure, prosperous, beautiful and friendly home.

The Chinese minister said China and India should move in the same direction, remove barriers, expand cooperation and strengthen the momentum of improving bilateral relations, so that the revival of the two great Eastern civilizations will be mutually beneficial, bringing confidence and stability to Asia and the world at large.

S. Jaishankar noted that under the joint leadership of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have risen from the lowest point and are constantly improving and developing, and exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in all fields are moving towards normalization.

The Indian diplomat thanked China for facilitating the resumption of Indian pilgrimage to holy sites in China's Xizang, saying improving strategic perceptions was of utmost importance. He said India and China, as two major developing countries, adhere to multilateralism and are committed to building a fair and balanced multipolar world.

Both countries should also work together to maintain global economic stability. Stable, cooperative and forward-looking bilateral ties are in the interests of both countries, Jaishankar stressed.

He also reaffirmed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.

India is ready to use the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to deepen political trust with China, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in economic and trade fields, expand people-to-people exchanges and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

The Indian Foreign Minister noted that India fully supports China in holding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin and is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China within multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS.

During the talks, the heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest. –0–

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Moscow, August 19 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have expressed support for continuing direct talks between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine, Russian leader's aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday, commenting on the results of a telephone conversation between the heads of the two states.

Yuri Ushakov's comment was published on the Kremlin website on Tuesday. According to him, in a telephone conversation, the US President informed about the negotiations with Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of several European countries that had ended in the White House. The idea was discussed that it would be worthwhile to study the possibility of raising the level of representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian sides, that is, those representatives who participate in the aforementioned direct negotiations.

The heads of the two countries agreed to continue to maintain close contact with each other on Ukrainian and other pressing issues on the international and bilateral agenda.

The conversation was frank and very constructive, noted Yu. Ushakov. –0–

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GUANGZHOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — The number of new chikungunya fever cases in Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, has dropped from a daily peak of over 600 to less than 100, demonstrating the effectiveness of prevention and control measures taken early on, according to experts from a task force formed and dispatched to Foshan by the National Disease Prevention and Control Administration.

Data from the Foshan Municipal Health Bureau showed that the city, which has been hardest hit by chikungunya fever, recorded 84 new confirmed cases on August 14. The number of newly confirmed cases in the city has continued to decline steadily since August 9.

Currently, new cases confirmed in Foshan are sporadic, said Ren Dongsheng, a senior researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, adding that more targeted and targeted measures will be taken in the next stage to combat the disease in order to stop its further spread.

Chen Zhihai, head of the infectious disease center at Beijing Ditan Hospital of Capital Medical University, said that those infected had symptoms such as fever, rash and joint pain. According to him, so far none of the several thousand patients in Foshan have had complications after the disease.

Experts noted that environmental conditions in Guangdong Province remain generally suitable for mosquitoes, and adult mosquitoes can live for 1-2 months or even longer.

Therefore, eradication of adult mosquitoes remains a critical measure in the prevention and control of chikungunya fever. -0-

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ALMATY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — Cooperation between China and Kazakhstan provides favorable conditions for the development of the Middle Corridor and the attraction of additional transit and foreign trade cargo, Acting Executive Director for Commercial Affairs of the Aktau Sea Trade Port Anuar Nemyshov said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

He said that the Aktau port receives container cargo transported from China to Europe. From the Kazakh-Chinese logistics terminal in the city of Xi'an, container trains are formed and sent in an organized manner along the East-West corridor in the direction of the Aktau port.

He noted that the structure of trade turnover between China and the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has not changed in recent years. Consumer goods (CG) remain the main volume of cargo transported in containers.

Speaking about the work of the Aktau port, A. Nemyshov shared that the main range of cargo handled at the port is oil and oil products, grain crops, metal, containers and other cargo.

"Based on the cargo handling figures for the period from January to July of this year, the monthly cargo turnover at the Aktau port averages 450 thousand tons. Based on the port's performance for the first 7 months of 2025, the total cargo handling amounted to 3,144 thousand tons, which is 14 percent more than the figure for the same period in 2024 /2,756 thousand tons/," he said.

He also noted that in 2024, the Aktau port attracted a new cargo – chemical products /mineral fertilizers – ammonium nitrate/ of local production, the transshipment volume of which amounted to 60 thousand tons at the end of the year.

A. Nemyshov also said that the governments of China and Kazakhstan reached an agreement on the creation of a comprehensive logistics network on the territory of Kazakhstan, including through investment in the construction of a container hub in the port of Aktau.

“The project “Construction of a container hub based on the Aktau port” is currently being implemented. The project is being implemented on the territory of the special economic zone “Aktau Seaport” with a length of 19.2 hectares. The cost of the project is 46.6 billion tenge /about 86.5 million US dollars/,” he shared.

He also noted that the project is planned to be implemented in two stages. The first stage was completed with the commissioning of the first launch complex on June 9, 2025. The second stage will be completed by December 31, 2026.

“The total capacity of the container hub is 240 thousand twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) per year,” added A. Nemyshov.

He also shared that on November 25, 2024, a joint venture “Aktau International Container Hub” was registered with the participation of companies from China and Kazakhstan.

“The implementation of this project will allow us to create a container park on the territory of the port for the countries of the Caspian region and Central Asia with the provision of a full range of container handling services,” noted A. Nemyshov. –0–

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JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday received a briefing from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

On Friday, V. Putin and D. Trump concluded their meeting in Anchorage in the US state of Alaska.

"President Putin expressed satisfaction with the way his talks with President Trump went and the emerging agreement on the peace process," the South African president said in a statement.

S. Ramaphosa highly appreciated the information provided by V. Putin, also emphasizing the need for “more compromise on key issues to achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.”

The two leaders reiterated their commitment to maintaining open lines of communication and continuing cooperation on issues of mutual interest, the president added.

S. Ramaphosa, along with other African leaders, is also acting as a mediator to end the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Earlier, it was reported that the two leaders had spoken on the phone. “Vladimir Putin shared the main results of the Russian-American talks at the highest level in Alaska,” the Kremlin press service noted on Monday, adding that the South African president expressed support for the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. –0–

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In the height of summer, Xizang welcomes a steady stream of tourists with cloudless, azure skies. On the shores of Namtso Lake, located more than 4,700 meters above sea level, a 26-year-old Xizang resident named Sga helps tourists take photos while riding yaks.

Namtso means "heavenly lake" in Tibetan. Sga is a resident of Namtso village, which is located in Damshung County, Lhasa. After graduating from university, he returned to his home village and now earns more than 9,000 yuan a month. "Working from home, I can take care of my family and contribute to the development of my hometown," Sga says happily.

There are many workers like Sga in the Namtso tourist area. Thanks to the professional training provided by the local government, they improve their service level and become "representatives" of Namtso.

July 16, landscape of Zhasi Island in Namtso tourist area (photo taken from drone).

As tourism booms in Xizang, more and more farmers and herders are finding work close to home.

"More than 85 percent of our staff are locals, including forest rangers, guides, drivers, etc.," said Zhang Longquan, chairman of the Namtso Tourism Zone Protection and Development Company in Lhasa. He said the tourism services have increased local income by about 20 million yuan this year.

Statistics show that the Namtso tourist area received a total of 5.11 million tourists from 2014 to 2024. The booming tourism industry is becoming a new engine for the revival of local villages and towns.

In recent years, the Zhaxie Island tourist area has upgraded eco-friendly public toilets, electric tour vehicles and other infrastructure, and set up an environmental monitoring station that monitors the lake's water quality and vegetation changes in real time.

Li Xiaochao, a tourist from Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, first visited Xizang in 2008. This year, he came back with his daughter. The two dressed up in colorful clothes and filmed short videos on the shore of Namtso Lake to capture the highlights. “Xizang has changed a lot in recent years, the infrastructure has become more advanced, and the tourism service has become more professional,” Li Xiaochao said.

In Biru County, Nagchu City, the tranquil Sapu Mountains have also become a popular tourist destination. The lakeside meadows are dotted with Xizang tents. Travelers enjoy the view of the snow-capped mountains and lake, and watch dance performances by a local art troupe, which are part of the intangible cultural heritage. According to Wang Liming, a car tourist from Liaoning Province, the scenery here is unrivaled and a must-see.

Dantseng Dajie, head of Sapu Snow Mountain Tourism Area, is a native of Biru County. After graduating from Xizang Vocational College, he decided to return to his homeland and work as a tour guide. “When I tell stories about my homeland to many people, it gives me a sense of satisfaction,” he says.

Sapu Snow Mountain on July 19 (photo taken from a drone).

In recent years, with the support of policy measures and brand building, Xijiang's tourism industry has developed steadily and achieved high performance. Data show that from January to June 2025, Xijiang received 31.2848 million domestic and overseas tourists, up 11.67% year-on-year. The number of foreign tourists was 196.4 thousand, up 31.2% year-on-year, and the number of domestic tourists was 31.0884 million, up 11.57% year-on-year. The output value of the cultural industry exceeded 7.724 billion yuan, up 21.2% year-on-year, and more than 53 thousand various cultural events were held.

From Namtso Lake to Sapu Snow Mountain, from the Potala Palace to the Jokhang Monastery, Xizang attracts tourists from all over the world with its magnificent natural resources and unique cultural heritage. The tourism boom in Xizang has also attracted more farmers and herders, who demonstrate Xizang’s outstanding culture and hospitality, as well as gain employment opportunities close to home and benefit from the development of the region.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with seven European leaders, held multilateral talks at the White House on Monday, focusing on resolving the Ukraine conflict.

D. Trump first held a bilateral meeting with V. Zelensky.

Answering questions from reporters alongside the Ukrainian leader, Trump said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted the war to end and would work with Ukraine and all sides to achieve peace.

D. Trump stated that progress has been made in resolving the Ukrainian conflict and that the security guarantees requested by Ukraine will be provided.

V. Zelensky stated that he supports the idea of ending the war through diplomatic means and is ready for a trilateral meeting.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron took part in the talks that followed the bilateral meeting between D. Trump and V. Zelensky.

Speaking to reporters, D. Trump said that V. Putin agreed to consider the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine, and that V. Putin is striving to find a solution.

V. Zelensky stressed that Ukraine would welcome D. Trump’s participation in a possible trilateral meeting with him and V. Putin.

The Ukrainian leader said that the trilateral meeting would discuss sensitive issues, including the territorial question.

D. Trump said that such a trilateral meeting should take place “as soon as possible.”

European leaders have backed the ceasefire, saying progress is possible on security guarantees for Ukraine.

“I cannot imagine that the next meeting will take place without a ceasefire,” said F. Merz.

E. Macron put forward the idea of a four-party meeting with the participation of the European side, stating that “when we talk about security guarantees, we are talking about the security of the entire European continent.”

According to media reports, D. Trump interrupted negotiations with European leaders to call V. Putin.

"After the meetings, I called President V. Putin and began preparations for a meeting between President V. Putin and President V. Zelensky, the location of which is yet to be determined. After that meeting takes place, we will have trilateral talks in which both Presidents and I will participate," D. Trump wrote on his page on the Truth Social social network.

The talks held on Monday were preceded by a nearly three-hour meeting between D. Trump and V. Putin, which took place on August 15 in the American state of Alaska. No agreement was reached following the meeting on Friday. –0–

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SHENYANG, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — The Liaoning Provincial Ballet Competition in northeast China concluded on the evening of Aug. 14 at the Liaoning Provincial Grand Theater. The week-long competition allowed young dancers to fully showcase their talents and also evoked deep emotions among the professional jury representing the world's leading competitions. The experts were impressed by the strong foundation of Chinese ballet and predicted a great future for it.

Eldar Aliev, artistic director of the ballet troupe of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre /Russia/, previously served on the jury of ballet competitions in Prague, Seoul, New York and Beijing, and also held the post of vice-chairman of the 26th International Ballet Competition in Varna. In an interview with Xinhua News Agency, E. Aliev said that his friendship with China began 25 years ago, and it is especially noteworthy that its origins lie in the city of Shenyang /adm. capital of Liaoning Province/. Therefore, he came to the current competition with special feelings.

While serving on the jury, E. Aliev saw many outstanding ballet dancers, and the performances of the dancers of the Liaoning Province Ballet Troupe particularly delighted him.

E. Aliyev noted that the fact that the troupe has repeatedly won awards at prestigious international competitions serves as the best proof of the high skill of its artists.

Patrick de Bana, a world-renowned choreographer who was twice awarded the “Best Choreographer” prize at Russian Arts Festivals in 2012 and 2013, openly admitted that he is an old friend of the Liaoning Ballet. Patrick de Bana was invited as a choreographer to create the ballet “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” with this ballet company, which was his first collaboration with a Chinese ballet company.

“I consider the Liaoning Ballet Company to be one of the leading ballet companies in China. The male part of the troupe is especially strong here – it is a very high-level company. It has also achieved significant success on the international stage. Their tour with my production of “Notre Dame de Paris” in Vladivostok was a huge success. Therefore, I feel sincere love, deep respect and admiration for the Liaoning Ballet Company,” shared Patrick de Bana.

Viviana Durante, a world-famous ballerina, former prima ballerina of the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, American Ballet Theatre, La Scala Theatre in Milan, has repeatedly served on the jury of international competitions. According to her, this competition allowed her to see many diverse and incredibly talented artists.

“The ballet training here is also at an excellent level. I look forward with great interest to the opportunity to exchange experiences with Chinese ballet programs,” added V. Durante.

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