Peace deal cannot be concluded without Ukraine – EU leaders

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BRUSSELS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Any peace deal must respect international law and cannot be imposed without Kyiv's consent, European Union (EU) leaders said on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents.

In the statement, European leaders noted that a “just and lasting peace” must uphold Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that borders “must not be changed by force.”

“The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be defined without Ukraine,” they said. “Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction in hostilities.”

The EU reiterated its support for Ukraine's political, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic needs and promised to continue to support and impose restrictive measures against Russia.

The leaders also reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Hungary did not sign the statement. Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote on the social network X that Hungary would not support a statement setting out conditions for a meeting to which EU leaders were not invited.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to meet in Alaska on Friday to discuss a possible cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine and ways to improve bilateral relations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Ukraine would not cede territory to Russia after Donald Trump suggested a “territory swap” to end the war. –0–

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China Releases Anti-Dumping Investigation Decisions on Halogenated Butyl Rubber from Canada, Japan, India

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday released preliminary results of anti-dumping investigations into imports of halogenated butyl rubber originating from Canada, Japan and India.

According to the statement from the Ministry of Commerce, the agency decided to stop the investigation into the import of halogenated butyl rubber from India due to its insignificant share in the Chinese import market for such products, while confirming the existence of dumping in the import of similar products from Canada and Japan.

According to the report, in accordance with preliminary decisions, importers of halogenated butyl rubber from Canada and Japan must deposit a security deposit with the Chinese customs authority, the maximum amount of which reaches 40.5 percent of the dumping margin set for companies, starting from August 14.

It should be recalled that China launched anti-dumping investigations against the named products from the above-mentioned three countries on September 14, 2024.

Halogenated butyl rubber is mainly used in the production of such products as air-tight rubber layer of tubeless tires, heat-resistant inner tubes of tires, stoppers for pharmaceutical bottles, anti-vibration pads, adhesives and sealing materials. -0-

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9th Belt and Road Teenage Creative Camp and Teachers Workshop Kicks Off in Yinchuan

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The 9th Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) youth creativity camp and teachers' seminar kicked off in Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Monday, the Ningxia Daily reported.

The five-day event, entitled “Building a Green Shield, Sharing Science and Technology,” is bringing together teachers and teenagers from eight countries, including Russia, Egypt and Indonesia.

They will reportedly visit real technology sites at the NHAR Science and Technology Museum to see cutting-edge scientific achievements up close, visit the Zhongwei Sand Experimental Station to experience the amazing desertification control technology, the “straw cell method,” and explore the “green energy town” to uncover the secrets of solar energy.

In addition, participants will ride a high-speed train to experience the speed and convenience of modern domestic transport and feel how “Chinese speed” impressively changes the lives of local residents, visit the production chains of “six priority specific industries”, see the ecological wonders created by “smart agriculture”, and hear exciting stories about the practice of promoting Chinese modernization in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

The event was jointly organized by the All-China Society for Science and Technology (ACSST) and the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, with the assistance of the Youth Science and Technology Center of ACSST, the China Association of Children's Science Teachers, and the Science and Technology Society of NHAR. -0-

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International Forest Half Marathon with Russian Runners Held in Northeast China

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HARBIN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — An international forest half marathon was recently held in the city of Hegang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, in which 10 Russian runners took part, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Hegang City People's Government.

More than 6,000 runners from seven countries, including Russia, the United States, France, Vietnam and Kenya, came together to compete on a picturesque route along an ecological corridor, enjoying the coolness of local forests and admiring the sights.

The 21.0975 km half marathon route was filled with the delicious aroma of local delicacies – dumplings, kebabs and other treats that were constantly being served to the runners. At the finish line, Chinese and foreign runners happily took pictures near the specially installed original arches in the form of barbecues and giant ice bowls with frozen pears.

The top places among men and women were taken by runners from Kenya and Zhejiang Province (East China), respectively. -0-

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Chinese Foreign Ministry: China is glad to see contacts between Russia and the US to improve relations and promote a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — China supports all efforts to promote peaceful resolution of crises and is pleased to see Russia and the United States maintain contacts to improve relations and promote progress in the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday, commenting on the country's position on the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for Aug. 15.

China hopes that all parties involved and interested can join the peace talks at an appropriate time to reach a fair, long-term, binding and all-acceptable peace agreement as soon as possible, the diplomat summed up at a regular departmental press conference. -0-

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UN Condemns Israel for Killing Six Journalists in Gaza

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GENEVA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The United Nations on Monday condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City on Sunday as a "serious violation of international humanitarian law."

“Israel must respect and protect all civilians, including journalists,” the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on social media X, calling for “immediate, safe and unimpeded access” to Gaza for all journalists.

According to the department, at least 242 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

Al Jazeera on Monday condemned the Israel Defense Forces for killing five of its correspondents in an airstrike on a tent outside Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital on Sunday. The freelance journalist wounded in the airstrike died early Monday, bringing the death toll to six, according to Gaza's civil defense and hospital officials. –0–

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Death toll from torrential downpour in northwest China's Gansu Province rises to 15

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LANZHOU, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Fifteen people have been killed and 28 others are missing in a mountain torrent in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province as of Monday afternoon, the provincial emergency management department said Tuesday.

It was reported that from the evening of August 7 to the morning of August 8, Yuzhong County and other areas of Lanzhou City, the capital of Gansu Province, were hit by incessant heavy rains, which led to the collapse of mountain torrents.

Provincial authorities have launched a disaster assessment and damage assessment in Yuzhong County. -0-

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China issues preliminary ruling on anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday released a preliminary decision on an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imported from Canada.

Let us recall that the relevant investigation was initiated on September 9, 2024.

The Ministry of Commerce has come to the following preliminary conclusions: the import of rapeseed from Canada was dumping, the domestic rapeseed industry suffered material damage, and there is a cause-and-effect relationship between dumping and actual losses. In this regard, it was decided to introduce temporary anti-dumping measures in the form of security payments.

Starting August 14, importers of the aforementioned goods will have to transfer 75.8 percent of the security deposits owed to Canadian companies to Chinese customs authorities. -0-

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National Library of China unveils rare documents from Anti-Japanese War

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Staff at the National Library of China (NLC) on Tuesday presented to visitors the results of their work in organizing rare documents and historical materials related to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945).

Through documents, artefacts, digitized archives and interactive sessions, the exhibition vividly tells the story of the Chinese people's fearless resistance to the Japanese occupiers.

The exhibits on display are the result of a project initiated by the NBC in 2012 to preserve historical archives from the revolutionary period.

Scannable QR codes will give visitors access to digital resources dedicated to key events and historical evidence, such as rare records of the Tokyo Trials, also known as the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, and documentation of the biological warfare carried out by the Japanese invaders in China.

Visitors can create commemorative badges and collectible bookplates, as well as share their impressions of what they saw on a special wall.

In addition to the National Library of China in Beijing, this exhibition will also be held simultaneously in seven libraries in Hebei, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Hubei provinces.

According to the NBC, as of July, a total of 2,714 volumes of documents related to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression have been systematized and published.

Entry to the exhibition, which will run until October 15, will be free for visitors. -0-

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"Maximum" of comfort: the Studgorodok hotel has acquired its own cafe

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A modern café has opened in the Maximum Hotel of the SPbPU Student City. The long-awaited event is especially pleasing, since until now there were no public catering outlets in the immediate vicinity. Now students living in the Maximum Hotel and guests have the opportunity to have a comfortable breakfast and snack during the day.

The opening ceremony was attended by Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Work Stanislav Vladimirov and Director of the SPbPU Student Campus Vyacheslav Olshevsky.

The modern space of the cafe is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable rest. Here you can not only have a snack, but also work with a laptop or meet with classmates or friends in a cozy atmosphere.

The wide range of menu includes both breakfasts and full lunches. Particular attention is paid to the pricing policy – the establishment is focused on students, so the prices remain affordable.

It is very important to create a comfortable environment for our students and the opening of the cafe confirms this. Also, the opening of the cafe is a successful joint work of all university services, – noted Stanislav Vladimirov.

Director of the Student City Vyacheslav Olshevsky added: I thank everyone who took part in the opening of this food outlet, which everyone was waiting for with impatience, and I hope that now the accommodation of SPbPU students in the “Maximum” hotel will become even more comfortable, which will be reflected in their academic success!

Students and guests have already appreciated the advantages of the new cafe. According to them, they now have a comfortable place to relax and the opportunity to eat well without leaving the building of the hotel "Maximum".

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