China and Brazil can set an example of unity and self-reliance among countries of the Global South – Xi Jinping

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is willing to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South and jointly build a fairer world and a more sustainable planet.

Xi Jinping made the statement during a telephone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

According to the Chinese leader, Chinese-Brazilian relations are at the highest level of development in history, and the creation of a Chinese-Brazilian community with a common future and the alignment of the development strategies of the two countries has begun well and is developing smoothly.

The Chinese side is willing to work with Brazil to seize opportunities, strengthen coordination and achieve more mutually beneficial cooperation, he added.

Xi also said China supports the Brazilian people in safeguarding their national sovereignty and supports Brazil in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, calling on all countries to unite in resolutely opposing unilateralism and protectionism.

Noting that the BRICS mechanism is a key platform for achieving consensus among countries in the Global South, Xi Jinping congratulated Brazil on successfully hosting the recent BRICS summit.

Xi Jinping called on countries in the Global South to jointly uphold international justice and basic norms governing international relations and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

China and Brazil should continue to address global issues, ensure the success of the upcoming UN climate change conference in the Brazilian city of Belem and promote the role of the Friends of Peace group in the political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine, he said. –0–

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China's Ministry of Commerce: China to Amend Relevant Measures under Unreliable Entity List for Some US Companies /Detailed Version-1/

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — China will continue to suspend or lift relevant measures under its designation of untrustworthy entities against some U.S. companies from Aug. 12, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.

On April 4 and 9 this year, China added 17 American enterprises to its list of unscrupulous entities, banning those firms from engaging in import-export activities related to China and from making new investments in the country.

In pursuance of the consensus reached during the China-US high-level economic and trade talks, the measures imposed under the April 4 decree were suspended for another 90 days and those imposed under the April 9 decree were lifted, the Ministry of Commerce of China said.

Domestic companies can submit applications to conduct transactions with these entities. The mechanism of the list of unreliable entities will be responsible for reviewing the applications, which will approve those that meet the conditions, the department added. -0-

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International patchwork festival is taking place in Bishkek

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BISHKEK, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The 2nd International Kurak Festival dedicated to the traditional art of patchwork opened in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Monday.

The three-day event, which is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, aims to preserve cultural heritage, as well as promote environmental practices and conscious consumption.

This year the festival has attracted 10 internationally renowned artists who will hold shows and workshops and exchange experiences in recycling textile waste.

On the first day of the festival, an opening ceremony was held with a parade of flags of participating countries and presentations by masters from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries. Guests saw fashion shows inspired by the traditions of patchwork sewing.

On the second and third days of the festival, in addition to master classes, excursions, visits to museums, markets and a flash mob are also planned.

The organizers emphasize that the festival has become an important platform for intercultural exchanges and international cooperation in the field of preserving craft traditions and environmental culture. –0–

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Leaders of Canada and Ukraine held a telephone conversation before the summit of D. Trump and V. Putin

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OTTAWA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stressing that any decision on Ukraine's future should be made by Ukrainians.

According to a statement published on the prime minister's official website, the leaders of the two countries said that interstate borders cannot be changed by force.

M. Carney reiterated Canada's support for Ukraine. Last week, Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced their intention to lower price caps on Russian crude oil, the statement said.

Last Friday, Moscow and Washington respectively announced that D. Trump and V. Putin would meet in Alaska on August 15. –0–

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The Russian President has banned the purchase of foreign-made military uniforms from 2026

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Moscow, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — From 2026, the purchase of foreign-made military uniforms for the Russian army will be banned, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The corresponding document was published on Monday on the website of the official publication of legal acts.

According to the decree, military uniforms for servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces must be made only in Russia from January 1, 2026, and from 2027, they must be made from Russian fabrics.

The head of state ordered the government, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to take additional measures to eliminate the purchase of foreign-made uniforms and, from January 1 next year, to purchase “clothing property” produced by Russian organizations whose production facilities are located in the territory of the Russian Federation. By 2027, the uniform must also be made from fabrics and knitted fabrics produced in Russia, the document says. –0–

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China to continue suspending 24 percent tariff on US goods

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — China will continue to suspend the 24 percent additional tariff on goods from the United States for a 90-day period from 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, while maintaining the 10 percent tariff on these goods, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said. -0-

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Suifenhe Hosts International Guest Archery Tournament

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BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The International Guest Archery Tournament was held in the northeast Chinese border city of Suifenhe on Aug. 9-10, attracting about 300 athletes from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Canada and Australia, according to a statement posted on the city's website on Monday.

The event was organized by the Suifenhe City Department of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism, and co-organized by the Shengruida Sports Technology Development Company of Heilongjiang Province, the Boyue Archery Sports Club of Suifenhe City, the Heilongjiang Archery Society and the Archery Federation of Russia's Vladivostok. The participants, divided into 12 groups, competed in 40 disciplines in four main categories.

Wang Tao, deputy director of the Suifenhe City Department of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism, said that Suifenhe has hosted the international archery competition nine times, which has become a great showcase for local sports tourism.

"In the future, we plan to further enhance the professionalism and spectacularity of the event, and attract more Chinese and foreign archery enthusiasts to participate," Wang Tao said, adding that Suifenhe City Hall intends to utilize local tourism resources to create a unique sports tourism brand, promote the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism, and inject new vitality and economic growth points into the city. -0-

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Flash: Xi Jinping hails BRICS mechanism as key platform for consensus building among Global South countries

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Xinhua | 12.08.2025

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Flash: Xi Jinping hails BRICS mechanism as key platform for building consensus among Global South countries Flash: Xi Jinping hails BRICS mechanism as key platform for building consensus among Global South countries

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Lightning: China and Brazil should continue to address global issues, promote the role of the Friends of Peace group in promoting a political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine – Xi Jinping

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Xinhua | 12.08.2025

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Lightning: China and Brazil should continue to solve global problems, promote the role of the Friends of Peace group in promoting a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis – Xi Jinping Lightning: China and Brazil should continue to solve global problems, promote the role of the Friends of Peace group in promoting a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis – Xi Jinping

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Lightning: Xi Jinping Calls on Global South Countries to Jointly Uphold International Justice, Fairness, and Legitimate Rights and Interests of Developing Countries

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Xinhua | 12.08.2025

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Flash: Xi Jinping Calls on Countries in the Global South to Jointly Uphold International Justice, Fairness, and the Legitimate Rights and Interests of Developing Countries Flash: Xi Jinping Calls on Countries in the Global South to Jointly Uphold International Justice, Fairness, and the Legitimate Rights and Interests of Developing Countries

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