Xi Jinping congratulates Kiribati President on 46th anniversary of independence

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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to President Taneti Maamau of the Republic of Kiribati on the occasion of the country's 46th anniversary of independence.

In his message, Xi Jinping noted that since the restoration of diplomatic ties in 2019, China-Kiribati relations have been developing rapidly and yielding fruitful results.

Xi Jinping stressed that he attaches great importance to the relations between the two countries and is willing to work with President T. Maamau to deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, strengthen humanitarian ties and continue to elevate bilateral relations to a new level. –0–

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D. Trump visits Texas flood zone, rejects criticism over lack of early warnings

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HOUSTON, July 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, responding to criticism of his policies and the federal government's response to the massive July 4 flooding that left at least 121 people dead and more than 150 missing.

The search continues, but officials in the hardest-hit Kerr County in central Texas say no survivors have been found since July 5.

More than 2,100 rescuers from local authorities, 20 U.S. states and several federal agencies joined the search and rescue efforts.

Local, state and federal governments have done an "incredible job" of flood relief, rescue and recovery, Trump said in Texas after surveying the damage.

"We just took a quick tour of the area. It's hard to believe the extent of the destruction. Trees that are 100 years old, just ripped out of the ground. I've never seen anything like it," Trump said.

“This is truly an incredible job that you have all done,” the president said at the roundtable. “I have been in some very bad places, but I have never seen anything like this.”

Asked by a reporter about his reaction to questions about why there were no early warnings about the flooding, Trump replied: “I don’t know who you are, but only a very angry person would ask a question like that.”

The US president later lashed out at Democrats who criticised his administration's response and called for an investigation. "All they want to do is criticise," he said. "The public is understanding."

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who accompanied D. Trump, praised the federal response to the flooding in Texas, calling it “quick and effective.” –0–

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Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Yak

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LHASA, July 12 (Xinhua) — A cloned yak was born via Caesarean section at a yak breeding base in Damsun County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Thursday, researchers said.

They said the cloned calf weighed 33.5 kg at birth, which is heavier than most newborn yaks.

Xinhua News Agency reporters saw the calf, which had a completely black coat, at the breeding base on Friday. It was already able to walk and was healthy.

The project started in July 2023 under a joint initiative of a research team from Zhejiang University in eastern China, the Damsun County government and the Institute of Plateau Biology of Xizang Autonomous Region.

To obtain a cloned yak, scientists used whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning technologies.

Fan Shengguo, who led the research team from Zhejiang University, said the cloning technology would play a key role in improving yak breeds and establishing a highland cattle breeding system in Xizang.

Yaks are endemic to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and serve as both a key source of livelihood for local pastoralist communities and an integral component of the local ecosystem. -0-

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98 killed, 185 injured in Pakistan monsoon rains

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ISLAMABAD, July 12 (Xinhua) — Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 98 people and injured 185 others in Pakistan since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Friday.

According to the department's statement, eight people have died and another 27 have been injured in rain-related accidents in the past 24 hours.

Punjab province recorded the highest number of casualties, 37 people including 20 children, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with 30 fatalities.

Authorities have issued warnings of possible rainfall in the coming days and urged residents, especially those living in low-lying and vulnerable areas, to take precautions. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the worst-hit areas. –0–

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Tianjin to host meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers

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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — A meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states will be held in Tianjin, north China, on July 15, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Saturday.

The official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that at the invitation of the member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, foreign ministers of other SCO member states and responsible officials of the SCO permanent bodies will take part in the meeting.

He added that the parties will exchange views on SCO cooperation in various areas, as well as on significant issues of global and regional scale.

According to the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in addition to participating in the meeting, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will also visit China. -0-

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In Urumqi, a girl from Almaty successfully underwent an operation to reconstruct the Achilles tendon

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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — A little patient from Almaty recently underwent successful Achilles tendon reconstruction surgery at the Children's Hospital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, the Xinjiang News Portal reported.

On June 12 this year, a married couple from Almaty with their daughter came to the medical workers of this hospital. As a result of a traffic accident that happened six months ago, the girl received serious injuries to her right leg. After the tragedy, stitches were put on the wound at the local hospital. However, due to damage to the Achilles tendon, the child's right foot gradually stopped functioning normally, and the girl could only limp.

The reconstructive microsurgery department at this hospital developed a reconstructive surgery plan for the patient and carefully carried out a series of procedures to ensure that her foot met the requirements for surgery.

On June 27, the head of the department, Tian Jingshun, and his colleagues performed surgery on the girl. The surgical treatment technique was autoplasty, which means using the patient's own tissue. Under a microscope, the doctors successfully separated a piece of tendon tissue from the girl's leg, including skin and blood vessels, and sewed it to the injured foot.

A week after the operation, it was observed that the sutured tendon had become viable, and the blood vessels and nerve tissues were functioning normally. It is expected that the girl will be able to conduct foot rehabilitation training in a month, and will return to normal walking in about three months, Tian Jingshun said.

Let us recall that this is the third case of admission of a foreign minor patient to the reconstructive microsurgery department of this hospital this year. Over the past few years, the hospital has admitted a total of more than 500 patients from Central Asian countries.

"China is a leader in the field of microsurgery. My colleagues and I are trying to meet the medical treatment needs of as many patients as possible from both Xinjiang and neighboring Central Asian countries," said Tian Jingshun. -0-

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Online course at Lu Ban's Workshop at MTUCI trains Russian specialists in 5G technologies

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TIANJIN, July 12 (Xinhua) — An online course on the application of 5G technologies and other relevant areas was recently completed at the Lu Ban Workshop at the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI).

Using Chinese technology and 5G equipment that meets Chinese standards, teachers shared advanced knowledge in the field of digital technology with students. As a result of the classes, students not only expanded their theoretical knowledge base, but also improved their practical skills and increased their ability to solve practical problems.

Lu Ban's workshop, which officially opened at MTUCI in June this year, was established jointly by MTUCI and Tianjin Vocational College of Electronics and Information Science. It is becoming an important bridge for Chinese-Russian cooperation in the field of digital technologies.

"We have trained teachers. The curriculum covers advanced technologies in the digital economy, such as 5G and the Internet of Things. To date, a total of 1,246 Russian teachers have been trained," said Qian Guoliang, head of the Department of Modern Communications Technology at Tianjin Vocational College of Electronics and Information Science.

Lu Ban's workshop at MTUCI is closely linked to the needs of Russia's digital economy industry, and enterprises in China's communications industry are actively involved in the workshop's teaching activities, he added.

Lu Ban Workshop, named after the famous ancient Chinese craftsman Lu Ban, is a brand of international vocational education initiated and promoted by Tianjin City Government.

To date, China has built 34 Lu Ban Workshops in 30 countries and regions around the world. 10 of them were established in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Pakistan, Cambodia, Egypt and other SCO countries.

Lu Ban's workshop at MTUCI has provided powerful support to China and Russia in educating highly qualified specialists of international class who meet the needs of information technology development, noted Anastasia Kazantseva, Deputy Director of the Department for the Development of Digital Competencies and Education of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation.

Lu Ban's workshop in Russia will continue to gain strength and show broader development prospects, she said. -0-

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For the first time, blueberries from the Chinese city of Dandong will be served on the tables of residents of the capital of Belarus

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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — Blueberries from the Chinese city of Dandong in Liaoning Province (Northeast China) will soon be served on the tables of residents of the capital of Belarus for the first time.

According to the Liaoning Daily newspaper, 2 tons of blueberries from the city of Dandong recently passed customs inspection and will be delivered to Minsk via the Manzhouli road checkpoint on the Chinese-Russian border.

Dandong City is located on the Liaodong Peninsula, where the climate is moderately warm. Due to the excellent natural conditions, the city's blueberry industry has been rapidly expanding in recent years. Now the city has formed a production chain in this industry from blueberry cultivation to export.

“Dandong blueberries are in great demand in the domestic market, which prompted us to actively develop the overseas market,” said Li Xian’ao, director of one of the local trading companies.

Blueberries contain anthocyanin pigments, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, tannins, organic acids and vitamins. In folk medicine, blueberries are used as a fixative for children's stomach upset, and for inflammation of the mouth and throat. Blueberries are considered one of the best sources of phytonutrients with antioxidant action, they are used to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Fruit extracts improve visual acuity and eye accommodation.

According to statistics, in 2024, the total area of blueberry cultivation in China exceeded 73 thousand hectares. Thus, China has become one of the countries with the fastest growth rate of production of these nutritious berries. -0-

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113,000 Trucks Crossed Manzhouli Port in H1 2025

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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — A total of 113,000 trucks crossed the Manzhouli checkpoint on China's border with Russia in the first half of this year, the Zhongxinshe News Agency reported.

In the period from January to June this year, the volume of freight transported via the road through this checkpoint reached a record level of 1.167 million tons, an increase of 6 percent year-on-year.

The Manzhouli checkpoint in the city of the same name in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region borders Russia's Zabaikalsky Krai. The growth in cargo turnover through it indicates a good trend in the development of the country's foreign trade, the agency reports.

Currently, the road checkpoint is used to transport mainly liquefied petroleum gases to China, and fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other types of agricultural products, from China.

In order to maximize the throughput capacity of the border crossing point, the local customs service has taken various measures to reduce the time required to pass customs control. -0-

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SCO Forum on Digital Economy 2025 Opens New Horizons for Cooperation

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TIANJIN, July 11 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum 2025 was held in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Friday, opening up new horizons for cooperation among SCO member states.

During the forum, Liu Lehong, Director General of the National Data Administration of the People's Republic of China, noted that the SCO member countries have established significant and important cooperation in such areas as the construction of digital infrastructure, digital transformation of traditional industries, and coordinated industrial development.

These efforts will stimulate the development of the digital economy and scientific and technological innovation, giving new impetus to regional development, Liu Lehong added.

The forum is held under the motto “New links in the digital economy, joint expansion of new horizons of cooperation.” The forum program includes an opening ceremony, the main forum, four thematic subforums and other specialized events.

The forum, jointly hosted by the State Data Administration and the Tianjin People's Government, is attended by more than 1,500 guests representing governments, enterprises, universities and think tanks of SCO member states. Participants discuss topics such as the integration of digital and real sectors for industrial development, digital talent training, data management and digital infrastructure construction. –0–

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