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Xi Jinping's article on promoting the implementation of global initiatives will be published in the journal "Qiushi"

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BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on promoting the implementation of the Initiative for Global Development, the Initiative for Global Security, the Initiative for Global Civilization, and the Initiative for Global Governance will be published in the Qiushi magazine on Thursday.

The article by Xi Jinping, also the President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the 20th issue of this year's leading journal of the CPC Central Committee, Qiushi. -0-

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In January-September 2025, 1,089 freight trains were sent from China's Jiangsu Province to Central Asia.

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Beijing, October 15 (Xinhua) — In the first three quarters of 2025, 1,089 freight trains were sent from China's economically developed Jiangsu Province to Central Asian countries, placing the province among the top Chinese destinations for this indicator, according to the news portal chinanews.com, citing data from a local international freight rail operator.

In addition, during the specified period, the number of freight trains sent to Central Asia via Jiangsu amounted to 616. These trains carried 50,491 standard containers (TEU) of cargo, which also made Jiangsu the leader among all provincial-level administrative units in China in terms of the volume of transit freight traffic to Central Asia.

According to published data, the number of freight train departures from Jiangsu Province, located on China's east coast, to Central Asian countries increased by 8 percent year-on-year from January to September, carrying 89,382 TEUs of cargo.

The news portal reports that, as part of efforts to develop a diversified international freight transportation system, Jiangsu Province opened transport routes from Xuzhou and Nantong, respectively, at the beginning of this year, joining the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan intermodal rail-road freight transportation network.

The opening of these routes has significantly increased foreign trade opportunities in the respective regions and significantly reduced logistics costs for export companies to Central Asia. According to statistics, 2,812 TEU of cargo were shipped along these routes in the first three quarters of this year, representing a 65 percent year-on-year increase.

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Agreements worth over $3 billion were signed in Dushanbe on the first day of the investment forum.

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Dushanbe, October 15 (Xinhua) — On the first day of the Dushanbe-Invest-2025 International Investment Forum, 26 agreements and memorandums worth a total of approximately $3.12 billion were signed, the Khovar news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the State Committee on Investment and State Property Management of Tajikistan.

The signed documents include a number of major projects in strategically important sectors, including energy, industry, and communications. Energy agreements represent approximately $2.4 billion, confirming Tajikistan's high potential in renewable and traditional energy sources.

Nine agreements worth $386 million were signed in the industrial sector. Communications contracts totaled $333.5 million. Four public-private partnership agreements worth $8.9 million were also signed, reflecting the strengthening of collaboration between the public and private sectors.

In addition, two memorandums were signed with Saudi Arabia at the 5th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Trade and Cultural Issues.

According to the organizers, the forum has become an important platform for attracting foreign investment and showcasing the country's economic potential. The participation of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in the opening ceremony underscored the event's importance for sustainable economic growth.

The forum, held October 14-16 in Dushanbe, attracted over 1,500 participants from around the world, including investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. The program included plenary sessions, thematic panels, a startup summit, exhibitions, and cultural events. The focus was on the development of a green economy, digitalization, and accelerated industrialization.

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No risk-free path for interest rate policy, says Fed chief

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New York, October 15 (Xinhua) — Amid tensions between employment and inflation goals, there is no risk-free path for interest rate policy, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday at the annual meeting of the National Association for Business Economics in Philadelphia.

“We will formulate policy based on the dynamics of the economic outlook and the balance of risks, rather than following a predetermined path,” he said.

J. Powell said that amid the federal government shutdown and the lack of official data, the central bank has its own contacts and data sources to monitor the state of the US economy.

"Based on the data we have, it's safe to say that the outlook for employment and inflation appears not to have changed much since our September meeting four weeks ago," he said.

Powell's remarks came two weeks before the next meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, scheduled for October 28-29. The Fed is widely expected to cut rates by another quarter percentage point later this month, with another cut expected in December.

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Foreign media: Achievements in building digital China are impressive

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According to a report by the Moldovan website Noi.md on October 8, during the 14th Five-Year Plan, China made significant progress in the areas of digitalization, internet popularization, and artificial intelligence technologies.

The report notes that as of the end of June 2025, the total number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.55 million, the number of gigabit broadband users reached 226 million, and the country's total computing power ranked second in the world. The number of patents in the field of artificial intelligence accounted for 60% of the global total.

By the end of 2024, China's software business revenue grew by 80% compared with 2020, and the added value of large-scale electronic information production increased by more than 70% compared with 2020.

At the same time, the pace of intelligent transformation in the manufacturing industry has accelerated, and smart factories and plants have already covered more than 80% of the major manufacturing industries.

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Rosneft enterprises held family environmental festivals in the Samara region.

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Rosneft companies organized environmental celebrations in Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran. Over 1,500 residents of the region participated in the large-scale events.

Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery employees held the tenth anniversary of the "Ecolife" environmental family festival. The festival offered a platform for educational recreation, socializing, and creativity. Adults and children alike tried their hand at environmental workshops, quizzes, and competitions, and participated in a geography quest. The festival featured an environmental lecture hall, a photo exhibition, and interactive areas exploring the flora and fauna of the Samara Region. At the "Ecowardrobe" area, organizers introduced guests to examples of recycling and held a workshop on creating vibrant art panels from unwanted clothing.

This year, the festival brought together environmental clubs, museums, children's libraries, and schools from Novokuibyshevsk. Young environmentalists, together with activists from the "Movement of the First," organized a site where everyone could exchange plastic bottle caps for chestnut saplings. Volunteers from the enterprise also shared information about the principles of waste separation and recycling.

The Syzran Oil Refinery hosted the FormatECO family festival for the eighth time. The city-wide celebration included workshops on making crafts from natural materials, themed photo zones, and a plastic and wastepaper collection point. Everyone was invited to participate in a quest to test their knowledge about environmental protection and recycling. An interactive paper show was organized for the youngest guests, with all the props later sent for recycling. At the end of the environmental festival, the refinery workers and children planted juniper saplings near the Nadezhda sports and fitness center.

Environmental initiatives are an important component of Rosneft's corporate culture. The Company's enterprises place significant emphasis on environmental education among young people, fostering a caring attitude toward nature, and developing healthy eco-habits.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft October 15, 2025

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Urumqi Airport recorded a boom in tourist and cargo traffic in January-September 2025.

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URUMQI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — The checkpoint at Tianshan International Airport in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, recorded a significant increase in both passenger and cargo traffic in the first nine months of this year.

During the reporting period, the checkpoint handled more than 5,900 international passenger flights, and the number of border crossings through it exceeded 820,000 people, which is 65 percent more than the previous year.

Meanwhile, over 3,900 international cargo flights were inspected at the checkpoint, which is 358 percent more than in the same period last year.

According to data, in the first nine months of this year, 75,000 foreign tourists entered the country through the airport checkpoint visa-free, accounting for 61.6 percent of the total inbound tourist flow. It is worth noting that during this period, the number of travelers from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Russia increased significantly, with passenger flow growth rates from each of these countries exceeding 96 percent.

According to the city border control service, this year, passenger and cargo routes were opened linking the checkpoint with Shymkent (Kazakhstan), Paris (France), Urgench (Uzbekistan), etc. Currently, the airport operates 24 international passenger routes to 17 countries and regions, as well as 32 international round-trip cargo routes to 21 countries and regions. -0-

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The President of Armenia and the Queen of Belgium outlined areas of possible cooperation between the two countries.

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Yerevan, October 15 (Xinhua) — Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan met on Tuesday with Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who is on a three-day working visit to the country as the official advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the presidential press service reported.

Welcoming the Queen, V. Khachaturyan noted that her visit would be very beneficial for Armenia in terms of fully implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Queen Mathilde expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and noted that she was pleased to visit Armenia to discuss issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The interlocutors discussed programs implemented within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as steps being taken to advance them. The parties emphasized the importance of education as the foundation for overcoming global humanitarian challenges and the sustainable development of societies.

During the discussion of relations between Armenia and Belgium, the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation in high technology, promoting innovative solutions, and implementing joint projects was emphasized. The Armenian President noted that the partnership between Armenia and Belgium, based on mutual trust, could reach new heights in science, education, and digital technology.

An exchange of views also took place regarding the holding of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17) and the European Political Community summit in Armenia in 2026.

During the conversation, the importance of efforts aimed at establishing peace in the region was also emphasized. –0–

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Finland will support Georgia's accession to the EU based on established criteria – E. Valtonen

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Tbilisi, October 15 (Xinhua) — Any reforms necessary for European Union (EU) membership and required of candidate countries are considered a major asset on the path to European integration, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stated at a joint press conference with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili at the Georgian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

“If the process does not end in membership, that is, of course, the country’s own decision,” E. Valtonen noted.

According to her, every step towards integration into the EU is in the interests of the country's population.

"I always tell EU candidate countries that any reform necessary for membership and required of candidates concerns the rule of law, procedures, inclusiveness, the inclusion of minorities, the development of transparent systems, the eradication of corruption, the full promotion of a market economy, and many other issues. We view this as a major asset on the path to EU membership," the Finnish Foreign Minister emphasized.

"On behalf of the EU, the OSCE, and Finland, I say: Finland would be happy if Georgia joined the EU based on the established criteria. This is a decision for the people, and the country deserves an inclusive participation process," said E. Valtonen.

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On October 14, 2025, an environmental cleanup of the Volga River took place in Saratov.

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An environmental cleanup of the Volga River banks took place in Saratov.

Employees of the Saratov branch of Rosselkhozbank, together with the Ecology Foundation and representatives of Rosprirodnadzor, conducted a cleanup along the Volga River in Saratov's Gagarinsky District. The event was held under the motto "Ecology is Everyone's Business."

The main goal of the campaign was to preserve the cleanliness and natural beauty of the riverbank of one of the country's main rivers. During the event, volunteers collected trash and installed information boards and benches with trash cans made from recycled plastic. These products are durable and long-lasting—they will serve residents for over 50 years, reminding them of the importance of caring for nature.

Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation, noted: "Today, we see how simple steps—participating in cleanups, sorting waste, and setting up eco-points—are shaping a new environmental mindset. Such initiatives bring people together and make it clear that everyone's contribution truly matters. Ecology isn't a one-time initiative, but a way of life that begins with caring for your yard, street, and city."

"Participation in such initiatives has become a good tradition for the Rosselkhozbank team. We are pleased that, thanks to the Ecology Foundation and the support of Rosprirodnadzor, we can make a real contribution to improving the environmental situation in our region. I am confident that such events inspire not only the participants but also the surrounding community," emphasized Alexey Shmelev, Director of the Saratov Regional Branch of Rosselkhozbank.

The event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. After the cleanup, participants exchanged ideas for developing green initiatives in the city.

Employees of the Saratov Russian Agricultural Bank are regular participants in environmental and charitable activities. Previously, they planted trees, released fish into ponds, supported the animal shelter they sponsor, and participated in waste recycling campaigns.

Rosselkhozbank and the Ecology Foundation will continue to implement projects aimed at fostering a culture of respect for nature and engaging residents of the region in initiatives that make life cleaner, greener, and kinder.

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