Largest military orchestra in Chinese history to perform at 80th anniversary of Victory Day parade

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BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — The joint military band that will take part in the upcoming military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression will be the largest of its kind since the founding of the People's Republic of China, a Chinese military official said.

Huang Yanhui, leader of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Joint Military Band, said the band consists of more than 1,000 members, including members of the PLA Honor Guard Military Band and outstanding military musicians from other troops.

According to Huang Yanhui, the formation of the orchestra highlights the theme of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The 14 rows of the orchestra symbolize the 14 years of war, while the 80 protocol buglers in the front rows symbolize the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war.

During the parade, the orchestra will perform several classical melodies related to military themes, as well as new musical compositions created especially for the parade, Huang Yanhui added.

A large-scale military parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory is planned for September 3 in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. -0-

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V. Zelensky discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with NATO Secretary General

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Kyiv, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv on Friday with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who is visiting the country. The main topic of the talks was the security guarantees that official Kyiv wants to receive after the end of the armed conflict with Russia, the Office of the President of Ukraine reported.

During the conversation with M. Rutte, V. Zelensky noted that negotiations on the specific content of security guarantees for Ukraine are being conducted virtually every day. According to him, official Kyiv hopes to receive security guarantees similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. “So that there is an absolutely clear architecture: which countries help us on the ground, which work for the safety of our skies, which guarantee security at sea, help Ukraine,” V. Zelensky explained.

He added that security guarantees should also include funding for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in such quantity and quality that it will be a real protection for the country.

The NATO Secretary General, in turn, stated that Ukraine’s allies are currently working to ensure that by the start of peace negotiations between Kiev and Moscow, the Ukrainian side has guarantees that the Russian Federation will adhere to any agreements.

Separately, V. Zelensky and M. Rutte discussed financing the production of drones in Ukraine and the implementation of the “List of Priority Needs of Ukraine” program, within the framework of which NATO members can cooperate in the purchase of American weapons for the Ukrainian army. –0–

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MiG-29 crashes in Ukraine, pilot dies

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Kyiv, August 23 /Xinhua/ – A MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Ukraine on Saturday night, its pilot Sergei Bondar was killed, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Telegram.

According to the General Staff, the plane piloted by S. Bondar crashed while landing after completing a combat mission.

The causes and circumstances of the plane crash are being established. –0–

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After Washington, federal authorities may take control of the fight against crime in Chicago – D. Trump

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — After Washington, the federal government may take control of the fight against crime in Chicago, U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House.

The American capital is becoming “one of the safest places on Earth,” he emphasized, noting that the administration will later tackle crime in other cities, too. According to the president, Chicago is next.

Recall that on August 11, D. Trump announced at a press conference in the White House that he would deploy the National Guard to the District of Columbia to help restore law and order and public safety. At that time, he also named Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, and Oakland, all led by Democrats, as problematic cities.

More than 1,900 troops from several states, including West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Ohio, Louisiana and Tennessee, have been called to Washington as part of the mission, Joint Task Force D.C. said Thursday. -0-

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Chinese and Foreign Teenagers Meet in Tianjin Museum: Intangible Cultural Heritage Co-Drawing and Cultural Interpenetration

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BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — An event under the theme of "Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Tianjin: Magnificent Intangible Cultural Heritage" was held at the Tianjin Museum recently. The event was organized for teenagers from different countries as part of a cultural tour of Tianjin, north China, and aimed at immersing many Chinese and foreign teenagers in Tianjin culture.

According to the Tianjin City Government website, the event, aimed at “deeply involving representatives of foreign countries in the life of Tianjin,” specially brought together foreign teenagers living in China, as well as local children and young people from Tianjin, to visit the Tianjin Museum together and go on an exciting journey to learn about the history and culture of the metropolis.

During the event, teenagers from China and other countries jointly visited the themed exhibition “A Century of China: A View from Tianjin,” during which they delved into the history of the city’s development and its rich cultural heritage from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

The participants then moved to the cultural and leisure activities room, where a series of master classes on intangible cultural heritage began. There, the staff explained in detail the technique of creating cloisonné enamel and painting – representative projects of intangible cultural heritage. After an interesting lecture, the teenagers, under the guidance of specialists, began to practice.

Majestic bamboo, dynamic sea waves, magnificent peonies… these patterns, filled with beautiful symbols, gradually came to life on the fires under the cups with every brush stroke of the workshop participants, causing admiration for the bright colors and skillful craftsmanship.

A representative of the Yanliuqing Art School, an heir to the intangible cultural heritage, also arrived at the event and told the teenagers about the complete system of inheriting the technology for creating the Yanliuqing New Year woodcuts /sketch, engraving, printing, coloring, editing/, as well as about the national characteristics and characteristic features of the regional culture that New Year woodcuts contain.

Chinese and foreign teenagers divided into 5 groups to paint the picture “China in My Heart” together. They took special brushes, dipped them in paints of different colors, periodically exchanging techniques in painting, and began to transfer their love for Tianjin and best wishes to it onto paper.

A senior official of the host country said that this event has created a good atmosphere for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit and deepened the understanding of overseas teenagers about Chinese culture, especially Tianjin regional culture. This exchange program has effectively promoted the international dissemination of China's excellent traditional culture and intangible cultural heritage projects, building a solid bridge to promote mutual learning among civilizations and bring peoples closer together. -0-

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Heating batteries made in Tianjin enjoy growing demand in SCO markets

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BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — China's port city of Tianjin exported central heating radiators and their parts worth 19.5 million yuan (about 2.74 million U.S. dollars) to Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries from January to July 2025, up 71 percent year on year, according to customs statistics released by news platform chinanews.com.cn.

We are talking about the SCO member states and countries that have received the status of observer and dialogue partner of this organization. As the curve of export data of the customs service shows, in recent years, Tianjin, as a traditional strong base in the manufacturing industry in the north of the country with an integrated production chain of central heating batteries, has been actively meeting the growing demand for highly efficient and durable heating equipment in the above-mentioned countries.

The latest result of Tianjin industry enterprises developing markets in the SCO countries is the export of products to Kazakhstan. Quite recently, a well-packed batch of central heating batteries and their spare parts was sent to this country by China-Europe railway. The packaging was labeled “Adapted to the harsh frosty climate of Central Asia.”

“In winter, the air temperature in Central Asia can reach below minus 20 degrees Celsius, so this region is characterized by a long heating season and relatively high pressure in the heating system. Taking these features into account, we have optimized the technical configuration of our products, thanks to which our batteries can more reliably cope with high water pressure and generate 20 percent more thermal energy than conventional batteries,” explained customer relations manager Lu Nan from exporter Tianjin Jiuding Sunshine HVAC Co., Ltd.

The SCO currently has 10 member countries: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus. In addition, the organization has two observer countries: Mongolia and Afghanistan, as well as 14 dialogue partners: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Nepal, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Maldives, Myanmar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. -0-

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Flying Tigers pilot's memoirs released in simplified Chinese characters

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GUANGZHOU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — "The Diary of Lieutenant Donald W. Kerr," which tells the story of the rescue of an American pilot during World War II, was published in simplified Chinese characters in south China's Guangdong Province on Friday.

The book details the story of Lieutenant Donald W. Kerr, a veteran Flying Tiger pilot whose plane was shot down by Japanese forces over Hong Kong in 1944 during a bombing raid on Kai Tak Airport. Kerr was rescued by locals and the Dongjiang Anti-Japanese Column, a guerrilla force led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

David Kerr, the late lieutenant's second son, attended the book's release ceremony at the Dongjiang Anti-Japanese Column Memorial Museum in Dongguan, Guangdong Province. He said his father fought alongside Chinese soldiers against Japanese forces from 1943 to 1944.

These memoirs are a description of the rescue operation and the work of the partisan detachment through the eyes of an American soldier, and also an important historical material for the study of WWII.

The Dongjiang Anti-Japanese Column, which operated during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression near Hong Kong and Macao, was known for its cooperation with foreign allies, one example of which was the rescue of Kerr.

The bonds forged during the war have been passed down through generations. David Kerr and his family first visited the Dongjiang Anti-Japanese Column Memorial Museum in 2009, donating his father’s flight jacket and photographs to the institution. They returned in 2015 to attend the release of the diary in English and traditional Chinese characters, a visit that marks another milestone in preserving this chapter of history.

“Our father wanted us to know this piece of history. We would also like to share this story with our Chinese friends and in this regard express our gratitude,” said David Kerr. -0-

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About 1,700 Afghan families returned home in 24 hours

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KABUL, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — A total of 1,693 Afghan refugee families (6,202 people) returned home from neighboring Iran and Pakistan on Friday, the Afghan High Commission for the Resolution of Repatriate Issues said on Saturday.

The report said the refugees entered Afghanistan through the Islam Qala, Torkham, Spin Boldak and Abresham border crossings located in the provinces of Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar and Nimroz respectively.

This year alone, more than 2 million Afghans, including 500,000 children, have returned from Iran, Pakistan and other countries, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported in early August. –0–

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Typhoon Kajiki approaches China's Hainan island province

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HAIKOU, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — A tropical depression over the South China Sea strengthened into Typhoon Kajiki on Saturday morning, the 13th this year, as it approached the southern coast of China's Hainan Island, the Hainan Provincial Meteorological Administration said.

At 08:00 Saturday morning, the epicenter of Typhoon Kajiki was located in the sea area approximately 770 km east of Sanya City, Hainan Province, with winds of up to force 8 and a minimum pressure at the center of at least 998 hectopascals.

Forecasters expect the typhoon to continue moving northwest at about 25 km/h, gaining strength, and is likely to make landfall or pass near the southern coast of Hainan Island around Sunday evening. -0-

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Iranian and Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Latest Developments Around Iranian Nuclear Issue

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TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov exchanged views on Friday on the latest developments around the Iranian nuclear issue.

During the telephone conversation, the parties discussed threats from the EU-3 (France, Britain and Germany) to restore international sanctions against Iran ahead of the expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on Saturday.

It is reported that the EU3 countries have neither a legal nor an ethical basis for activating the snapback mechanism, which would imply the restoration of all UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran.

The snapback procedure under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) allows world powers to reimpose international sanctions if Iran violates the deal.

The statement added that the ministers also exchanged views on the prospects for nuclear talks between Iran and the West and stressed that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 should expire on October 18 as scheduled. –0–

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