Trilateral agreement on development of engineering education and technology signed in Kyrgyzstan

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Today, within the framework of the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum, a trilateral cooperation agreement was signed between the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Geoscan company.

On behalf of KRSU, the document was signed by Rector Sergei Volkov, on behalf of Geoscan LLC – by Director of the International Department Vladimir Ivanov, on behalf of SPbPU – by Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Vladimirovich Fomin.

The agreement is aimed at developing engineering education, introducing modern technologies into the educational process and creating new opportunities for students, schoolchildren and young people. This agreement was concluded within the framework of the implementation of the updated SPbPU-KRSU Roadmap and will contribute, among other things, to the implementation of the long-term KRSU Development Strategy until 2030. One of the key areas will be the development of unmanned transport and robotics in Kyrgyzstan, including the possibility of creating a network of student, youth and school engineering laboratories.

Within the framework of the agreements, in order to ensure the most effective activities of joint research groups and support the long-term development of scientific potential, the following is provided:

joint educational programs in software engineering, modeling, design and artificial intelligence; training of teachers to work with unmanned transport systems technologies, conducting joint scientific research and design work; organizing industrial practices and internships for students; organizing access to laboratories, equipment and resource base of partners for applicants and postgraduate students of KRSU, including for work on dissertations and defense of dissertations in dissertation councils of SPbPU in key areas; internships for postgraduate students and applicants; preparation of publications; submission of applications for grants.

Geoscan is a very important educational and technological partner for us. A large number of Polytechnic students and graduates are already working there and together we are developing technological solutions in the field of unmanned systems development, and this in turn is a contribution to the development of our key scientific and technological areas. And this agreement is another step in the development of our international partnership with KRSU. Polytechnic highly values projects that combine a reliable international component, high-tech business and all this is related to education, – commented on the signing Yuri Fomin.

Special attention will be paid to holding competitions in robotics and unmanned systems, creating a joint project environment based on KRSU and introducing laboratory practical training using unmanned aircraft systems.

The agreement is designed to last until the end of 2030 and will become a platform for long-term cooperation in the field of science, education and high technology, opening up new prospects for training specialists in demand in the future technological order.

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China's express delivery sector grew at a steady pace in the first 7 months of 2025

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Express delivery companies in China handled a total of 112.05 billion parcels in the first seven months of 2025, up 18.7 percent year on year, official data showed Thursday.

According to data from the State Postal Administration (SPA) of China, the total volume of delivered items in the country reached 122.3 billion units during this period, an increase of 16.2 percent year-on-year.

The domestic postal industry's total operating income for the period was nearly 1.02 trillion yuan (about 142.98 billion U.S. dollars), up 8.3 percent year-on-year. Of this, the express delivery sector's revenue increased 9.9 percent to 839.42 billion yuan.

During the specified period, the volume of express delivery within one city amounted to 9.26 billion parcels, which is 6.5 percent more year-on-year, and the volume of intercity shipments increased by 19.9 percent to 100.43 billion units. -0-

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Namibia condemns Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City

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WINDHOEK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — The Namibian government has expressed deep concern and condemned the recent decision by Israel's security cabinet to take control of Gaza City, warning that it will worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade expressed its disapproval of the plan, saying it could worsen a situation characterised by widespread hunger, poverty and forced starvation.

The department's executive director, Penda Naanda, said the ministry welcomed the condemnation of the plan by concerned members of the international community.

“Guided by the principles enshrined in our Constitution, Namibia continues to advocate for the peaceful resolution of international disputes and is firmly committed to supporting initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people,” he added.

Namibia calls on all UN Member States to fulfil their international obligations and not stand by while a humanitarian catastrophe of potentially colossal proportions unfolds, he said. –0–

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Three people died after falling from a height at TPP-2 in Vladivostok — media

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Vladivostok, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and two were injured after falling from a height at the Thermal Power Plant No. 2 in Vladivostok, TASS reported on Tuesday, citing the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Primorsky Krai.

The incident occurred on the same day on the territory of Vladivostok TPP-2 during repair work, when employees of the contractor organization fell down at a height. According to preliminary information, three men died, two are receiving medical assistance.

A criminal case has been opened on the grounds of a crime. Investigative department investigators are currently working at the scene of the incident, establishing all the circumstances. –0–

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The Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum places special emphasis on digital sovereignty

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Bosteri/Kyrgyzstan/, August 14 (Xinhua) — The 7th Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum is being held in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The event, the main theme of which is “Digital Sovereignty as a Driver of Economic Growth,” has brought together over 1,000 participants.

At the opening of the forum, a welcoming address by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov was read. It states that in the context of rapid digital development, issues of technological independence, protection of digital data and development of national IT infrastructure come to the forefront. “That is why the topic of the current forum is particularly relevant,” S. Japarov noted in his letter.

In his welcoming speech to the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that high technology is playing an increasingly important role in the implementation of joint economic projects between the two countries. In his message, the president also expressed hope that the discussions within the forum will be meaningful and constructive, and that the proposals and initiatives put forward will be implemented in the interests of further strengthening mutually beneficial Russian-Kyrgyz economic ties.

The forum's program also reportedly includes a plenary session devoted to the topic of digital sovereignty and technological cooperation in the EAEU; panel sessions discussing issues such as digital financial solutions as a tool for accelerated economic growth, access to markets – from e-commerce to modernization of logistics and infrastructure.

The forum, which is taking place from August 13 to 15, is a key platform for dialogue between representatives of government, business and the expert community of Kyrgyzstan, Russia and other countries. –0–

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China to introduce new visa for young science and technology professionals

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — China will introduce a new visa category for young foreign scientific and technical experts, according to a decision by the State Council.

Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang signed the State Council Resolution and announced the decision to amend the Regulations on the Administration of Entry and Exit of Foreign Nationals.

According to this document, the K visa will be added to China's visa categories, which will be issued to young specialists in the field of science and technology.

Applicants for this visa must meet the qualifications and requirements set by the competent Chinese departments and provide the necessary supporting materials.

The document will come into force on October 1 of this year. -0-

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Russian youth group visited Fujian province on an educational excursion

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Huang Shaorong, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of east China's Fujian Provincial Government, met with a Russian youth group on a sightseeing tour in the province on Tuesday.

According to the Fujian government website, Huang Shaorong warmly welcomed the group and briefly introduced to the Russians the outstanding position and unique advantages of Fujian as an important starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road and a key area for the construction of the 21st century Maritime Silk Road.

She noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era has continued to develop at a high level. At the same time, economic and trade cooperation, friendly relations between sister cities and people-to-people exchanges between Fujian Province and Russia have been steadily expanding. As this year is the China-Russia Culture Year, Huang Shaorong invited relevant Russian experts, scholars and specialists to Fujian to further expand cultural exchanges and mutual enrichment between the two sides and deepen mutual understanding and friendship.

She also expressed hope that Russian Sinologists and youth, acting as bridges and envoys of Chinese-Russian friendship, will share more with their relatives and friends what they saw and heard in Fujian, becoming disseminators of stories about this Chinese province.

As it became known, the group of 29 people includes mainly representatives of Russian artists, sinologists, and students. During their visit, they will visit Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Nanping and other places in Fujian Province, where they will take part in a nine-day cross-border excursion and educational program along the route “The Great Tea Road”. -0-

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8 cases of chikungunya fever reported in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

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NANNING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — A total of eight cases of chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, have been reported in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities announced Thursday.

According to the Nanning City Qingxiu District Disease Prevention and Control Center, the Nanning City NCDC administrative center, as of 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, all 8 cases were reported in the above-mentioned district. All patients had mild cases and were effectively treated.

According to the center's notice, the Qingxiu District government has carried out pest control in relevant areas to prevent the spread of the fever.

Chikungunya fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the chikungunya virus, which manifests itself with clinical symptoms such as fever, rash and joint pain. The virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Thousands of cases of chikungunya fever have been reported in neighboring Guangdong Province in southern China since late July, but the number of new infections is declining thanks to a range of targeted preventive measures. -0-

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Exhibition dedicated to the role of huaqiao in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opens in Beijing

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — An exhibition aimed at praising the contributions of overseas Chinese to bringing about victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War opened in Beijing on Thursday.

The exhibition, which contains nearly 400 exhibits, is being held at the China Museum of Chinese History and is organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in these wars.

The event aims to pay tribute to the huaqiao for their selfless support of the Chinese nation when it was on the brink of life and death. The exhibition will show the unfading feats of the huaqiao in these wars in a panoramic manner, and also celebrate their great spirit in the anti-Japanese war.

This is the first comprehensive exhibition on this topic since the museum opened in 2014, featuring relevant real exhibits.

The museum also collaborated with the Guangdong Provincial Federation of Returned Chinese to organize photo exhibitions in several cities in the province. -0-

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Melody through time and space: Chinese and Russian TV channels film a joint concert for the first time

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the end of the China-Russia Cross-Cultural Years, China's Jiangxi TV and Russia Today have begun filming the project "Melody Through Time and Space," a special edition of the China-Russia cultural exchange.

The presentation of this project took place on Wednesday at its filming location – the landscape area of the famous ancient Chinese pavilion “Tengwangge” in the city of Nanchang /the administrative center of Jiangxi Province, East China/. According to information from the website of the China Daily newspaper, the presentation was attended by the general director of Jiangxi TV channel Wan Hujin, the head of the broadcasting service of RT channel in China Vsevolod Pulya and his entourage, as well as artists from both countries.

As announced at the presentation, filming will take place on August 14 on a makeshift stage right on the pedestal of the Tengwangge Pavilion, which is considered the “cultural calling card” of Nanchang. Original postcard-style decorations, an old pavilion acting as a background, framed by artistic lighting, as well as projections on the stage curtains – all this promises viewers an unforgettable immersive audiovisual experience.

The concert will be held under the slogan "When Jasmine sounds, Kalinka echoes it", which symbolizes the wonderful clash of Eastern and Russian cultures, distinguished by their unique flavor. Famous Chinese and Russian singers will perform on stage, including Wu Bixia, Zhang Bichen /female/, Nikolai Baskov, Tatyana Kurtukova and Yulia Parshuta. The artists will perform many numbers together.

The TV version of the concert will be shown simultaneously on September 12 and 19 on Jiangxi TV and Russia Today at 21:30 Beijing time.

Industry experts note that this project is an unprecedented example of joint filming of a TV show for TV channels in China and Russia, which opens up new horizons in humanitarian and cultural cooperation between media organizations of the two countries. -0-

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