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LANZHOU, July 27 (Xinhua) — China and Kyrgyzstan will jointly protect the ruins of the ancient city of Ak-Beshim (Suyab), the Dunhuang Research Academy (DRA) in northwest China's Gansu Province said.

The ruins of Ak-Beshim are located in Kyrgyzstan and are part of the Silk Roads: the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor route network, a UNESCO World Heritage site jointly submitted by China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. According to legend, this is where the great Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) Li Bo was born.

Recently, a reporting meeting on the results of the work within the framework of the preliminary survey project for the joint Chinese-Kyrgyz protection of the Ak-Beshim settlement was held at the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan. The event was jointly organized by the IAD and the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan.

This project was carried out jointly by China and Kyrgyzstan, and a number of basic works were completed, including a study of the status quo of the Ak-Beshim ruins, an analysis of degradation processes, and the development of a conservation plan, which served as a scientific basis for the subsequent conservation and use of the site. At the meeting, the parties reached consensus on the specific tasks of the next stage of work, focused on Ak-Beshim.

Back in 2017, the IAD had already signed a memorandum of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan and sent experts to the ancient settlement in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan to study the possibilities of its preservation. This year, the Chinese-Kyrgyz Joint Laboratory for the Protection of Cultural Heritage was founded, which opened on the basis of the IAD and the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, respectively.

According to the director of the IAD Su Bomin, in recent years, the parties, relying on the research platform of the academy and its experience in the field of conservation, have carried out a range of scientific work on the territory of the Ak-Beshim settlement, including monitoring of destructive processes, digital 3D modeling, environmental analysis and ecological mapping of plant communities, etc.

According to him, the new joint lab will focus on key technical issues in the field of cultural heritage protection along the Silk Road and serve the heritage protection practices of Belt and Road Initiative participating countries to become a high-level international scientific research cooperation platform.

It should be recalled that the IAD is a cultural relics protection institution with a history of over 80 years. The Academy's concepts and technologies in the field of protecting frescoes and rammed earth ruins are among the most advanced in the world. And the similar types of cultural heritage and climatic conditions of Dunhuang and Kyrgyzstan have laid the foundation for cooperation between the two sides. -0-

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BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) — China's logistics sector saw an overall improvement in efficiency in the first half of this year, official data released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) showed Sunday.

According to the State Committee for Social Development and Reconstruction and Development, during the reporting period, the ratio of total costs on social logistics to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) decreased to 14 percent, which is 0.1 percentage points less than the figure for the first quarter of this year, and 0.2 percentage points lower than the figure for the same period in 2024.

This indicates intermediate results achieved in the work to reduce costs of social logistics, the State Committee for Development and Reconstruction of the Russian Federation reported. -0-

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UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON, July 27 (Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called on Cambodia and Thailand to agree on a ceasefire.

A. Guterres called on both sides to immediately cease hostilities and resolve all contentious issues through dialogue, seeking to find a lasting solution to the conflict, according to a statement from the UN chief's deputy spokesman Farhan Haq.

“The UN Secretary-General condemns the tragic and unnecessary loss of life, injuries to civilians, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure on both sides,” said F. Hack. According to him, A. Guterres “remains ready to assist in any efforts to peacefully resolve the conflict.”

Trump said on Saturday on Truth Social that he had held talks with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the acting Prime Minister of Thailand to urge them to immediately cease-fire. He said both Cambodia and Thailand have expressed their readiness for immediate peace and a cease-fire.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Sunday reaffirmed readiness for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” between the armed forces of Cambodia and Thailand after a phone call with Donald Trump.

The Thai side also responded to Trump's call on Sunday, saying that the country agreed in principle to a ceasefire, but would like to see sincere intentions from Cambodia.

Gunfire continued along the border between the two countries early Sunday morning, Thailand's National Broadcasting Service reported, citing military sources. –0–

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BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) — China on Sunday issued a series of recommendations to promote increased consumption of agricultural products as part of efforts to optimize supply and stimulate demand.

The action plan, jointly issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and nine other government departments, calls for optimizing the supply of green and high-quality agricultural products to meet the multi-level needs of consumers.

The action plan provides specific guidelines for raising standards for organic, bio-friendly, geographically indicated and certified products, promoting quality assessment and classification, developing new types of processed products and introducing innovations in local branded food products.

In terms of circulation innovation, the plan aims to improve coordination in production, supply and marketing, and expand offline consumption channels, accompanied by the establishment of special platforms for festivals and exhibitions. In addition, the document also provides in detail for enriching consumption scenarios, leveraging the advantages of e-commerce, and promoting interregional cooperation.

According to the document, efforts will be made to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism in order to create new consumer spaces and stimulate interaction between domestic and international consumer markets. -0-

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NEW DELHI, July 27 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and 29 others injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in India's northern Uttarakhand state on Sunday, local police said.

The incident took place at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar district, located 53 km south of Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun.

One of the devotees apparently received an electric shock on the stairs located 100 meters from the temple, causing panic among others, said local police spokesman Pramendra Singh Dobal. He said an investigation into the incident was underway.

Police and the National Emergency Response Force have been dispatched to the scene to carry out rescue operations. The injured have been taken to hospitals.

According to police, a huge crowd had gathered at the temple before the incident. As a result, the death toll is likely to rise.

Haridwar is one of the major pilgrimage centres in Hinduism. –0–

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Moscow, July 27 /Xinhua/ — The cancellation of the main naval parade in St. Petersburg on Russian Navy Day is due to the general situation and security considerations, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.

"This is related to the general situation, security considerations. They are above all else," TASS quotes him as saying.

The events were scheduled for July 27 — Navy Day is celebrated in Russia annually on the last Sunday of July. Since 2017, by decree of President Vladimir Putin, the main naval parade has been held in St. Petersburg. Last year, 20 surface ships and boats, one submarine, four sailing vessels and more than 2,500 military personnel took part in it.

As reported by the Kremlin press service, Russian President V. Putin congratulated sailors on Navy Day on Sunday.

"The naval component of Russia's nuclear triad is also gaining strength," said V. Putin in a video address on the occasion of Navy Day. He noted that the naval component of the Russian nuclear triad is based on a group of nuclear submarines.

“This year, a new strategy for the development of the Russian Navy was approved. For the first time in history, it is designed for a long period – until 2050. And this is direct evidence of our confidence in our strength and capabilities,” noted V. Putin. –0–

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LANZHOU, July 27 (Xinhua) — The delivery time of fresh-cut roses from greenhouses in Linxia City, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, to consumers' flower vases in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is the shortest possible time – 48 hours from the moment the fragrant produce is "harvested." In recent years, fresh-cut roses from northwest China have continued to expand their geographic reach from the Chinese market to overseas markets.

Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, with an average altitude of 2,000 meters, has become a high-quality rose growing area due to its abundant sunshine and dry climate.

In the smart greenhouses at the farm of Inun International Flower Port (hereinafter referred to as Inun) in Linxia, roses bloom all year round. This was made possible by modern technological equipment, including automatic ventilation and temperature control systems, a system with water and fertilizer integration technology for irrigation, and disinfection, which contributes to stable and efficient flower cultivation throughout the year.

Currently, this company grows 10 varieties of roses with a color palette of 8 different shades. The daily production volume reaches 180 thousand pieces, and the annual production volume of flower products exceeds 60 million pieces. These freshly cut roses are supplied both to major cities in China and abroad.

Gansu Hauzhizhou Economic and Trade Co., Ltd. /"Flower Kingdom"/ is engaged in the sale of freshly cut roses grown on the above-mentioned farm. According to Li Zetian, deputy general manager of Hauzhizhou, the rose products from the company's Yinong farm are of high quality. In particular, these roses last a long time in a vase, remaining fresh for 3-5 days longer than ordinary flowers. Such quality makes "Linxia roses" competitive in the international market.

“During the market research as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, we found that there is a sharp increase in demand for Chinese flowers in Kazakhstan. This opens up broad prospects for cooperation,” said Li Zetian. According to him, the company has sources of stable supplies of fresh flowers and can effectively use the advantages of Almaty in the areas of customs clearance efficiency, warehousing management and regional logistics network.

According to the latest data from Huazhizhou, over 1.5 million fresh-cut roses were exported to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries in the first half of this year.

According to Li Zetian, the company has already formed a preliminary customer base, and in the second ten days of July this year, an overseas warehouse was established in Almaty in cooperation with Kazakhstani partners. In addition, the company is also gradually promoting the establishment of a branch in Almaty in order to cover not only the countries of Central Asia, but also to expand the sales market for its products by entering the market of Russia and other Eastern European countries. The sales model of “direct deliveries from the Chinese base and distribution through an overseas warehouse” allows “roses from Linxia” to be delivered directly to overseas consumers.

According to Long Shangyi, an official with the Linxia City Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, local agricultural departments regularly provide enterprises with technical advice on growing flowers and plants. “We hope that cross-border cooperation will become a platform for deepening the exchange between Chinese flower culture and the horticultural experience of Central Asian countries,” he emphasized. -0-

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HARBIN, July 27 (Xinhua) — Traditional Chinese folk music, Russian folk dances… The 15th China-Russia Culture and Art Fair kicked off on the evening of July 26 at the China-Russia Culture and Art Center in Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province (Northeast China).

The opening ceremony of the fair was held on July 26 in Heihe /Heilongjiang Province, northeast China/, and the closing ceremony is planned to be held on August 20 in the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk, the press service of the Heilongjiang Provincial Government reported.

Renowned as the “twin cities,” Heihe and Blagoveshchensk are separated by the Heilongjiang (Amur) River. Cultural exchanges between the two cities are thriving, with exhibitions, performances, fairs, training programs, and workshops on intangible cultural heritage deepening mutual understanding between residents of the two cities.

On July 25, the China-Russia Intangible Cultural Heritage Market opened in Heihe City’s Heilongjiang Park, which pre-heated the enthusiasm of the participants of the China-Russia Culture and Art Fair. On the first day of the market, works by masters of “wuyi” hand embroidery from Bei’an City and other types of Chinese folk culture crafts were on display. In addition, the market also featured Russian-style wooden ornaments made by Tatyana Ananyeva, a folk craftsman from Blagoveshchensk. Many visitors to the market took photos of them.

"Dozens of Chinese and Russian artists were invited to participate in the event to display their works of art, exchange experiences and share their skills," said Wang Shubo, an official with the Heihe City Department of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism.

“In Heihe, I had many opportunities to interact with Russian artists, which not only broadened my horizons but also helped me establish friendships,” said Tao Dandan, an heir to the art of birch bark weaving.

According to her, similar birch bark craft techniques are also used in Russia, but Chinese and Russian techniques are different from each other. She has been in contact with Russian birch bark craftsmen for over ten years.

In addition to the NKN Market, many Russian tourists are attracted by the delicious treats of the Heihe International Night Market.

“My family and I come to Heihe almost every month, and some of the stall owners even recognize me,” said Andrei Ivanov from Blagoveshchensk.

These days, various events are being held as part of the China-Russia Culture and Art Fair, so he and his family plan to stay in Heihe for five days. “It is difficult to book hotels here because there are many Russian tourists here, and many Russians came to support their friends who are participating in the dance competition,” he said.

The China-Russia “Purple Gold Night” dance competition is taking place in Heihe. Dancers from China and Russia are showing off their skills, attracting the attention of many spectators.

"Some of the melodies are traditional Chinese music that I am hearing for the first time. But I will try to express them with my own dance movements," said Dmitry Smirnov, a Russian student studying in China.

The China-Russia Culture and Art Fair, which was first held in Heihe in 2010, is an important platform for cultural cooperation in the border areas of the two countries.

Minister of Culture and National Policy of the Amur Region Nadezhda Dorgunova believes that the China-Russia Culture and Art Fair is an important event that demonstrates the common interest of China and Russia in further strengthening cooperation in the field of culture and art.

Heihe Mayor Qin Bo noted that the China-Russia Culture and Art Fair has become a strong link connecting the border areas of the two countries and uniting the emotions of the peoples of the two countries. “This cultural event will certainly strengthen the good-neighborly friendship between China and Russia,” he said. -0-

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TAIYUAN, July 27 (Xinhua) — Six people were killed and eight others injured when a large truck collided with a minibus in north China's Shanxi Province on Saturday, local authorities said Sunday.

The traffic accident /RTA/ occurred at around 1:55 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of two streets in Hejin City, the province. Traffic police and other relevant agencies rushed to the scene. The cause and circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation. -0-

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TAIYUAN, July 27 (Xinhua) — Search and rescue operations are in full swing after contact was lost with a small passenger car that crashed in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, on Sunday morning, the city's emergency response headquarters said. -0-

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