The first China-Russia fishing championship was held in Xunke County, Heilongjiang Province

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BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — An unusual international sporting event, the 1st China-Russia Fishing Championship, was held recently in Xunke County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

The competition attracted many amateur fishermen, as reported by the internet portal “chinahlj.cn”. It involved 32 people from China and Russia, as well as 6 Russian children. The participants gathered in Xunke to test their strength in a friendly but intense competition.

The winners were determined after several hours of intense competition. Three participants won bronze medals, two won silver, and the main prize and everyone's attention went to a Chinese fisherman whose catch was 57.6 kg. In addition, to ensure that no one left without a prize, 26 consolation prizes were established.

After the competition, the Russian participants visited the local provincial-level agricultural science and technology park, where they learned about the park's achievements in scientific and technological innovation and industrial development, expressing sincere admiration for Xunke's success.

The successful holding of the first China-Russia Fishing Championship in Xunke has injected new impetus into the development of sports and culture in the county, comprehensively demonstrating the “green” appeal of Xunke as an “ecological recovery area”, and also contributed to the creation of a new iconic cross-border cultural and tourism brand. -0-

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China MFA: China condemns US sanctions against PNA officials

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BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China is shocked by the U.S. sanctions on officials of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Friday.

China is disappointed and perplexed by the fact that the United States is ignoring the efforts of the international community to achieve peace, the Chinese diplomat emphasized at a regular departmental press conference.

Recall that the US State Department announced the introduction of sanctions that include denial of visas to PNA officials and PLO members, accusing them of actions to “internationalize the conflict between Palestine and Israel,” as well as “continued support for terrorism, including incitement and glorification of violence.”

The Palestinian issue lies at the core of the Middle East problem and concerns international fairness and justice, Guo Jiakun said, adding that the Palestinian issue is currently at a critical historical juncture.

According to him, the international community, especially the United States, should take an impartial, fair and responsible position, effectively implement relevant UN resolutions and make active efforts to promote a proper settlement of the Palestinian issue, rather than doing the opposite.

China firmly supports the Palestinian people's just cause of restoring their legitimate national rights and supports the Palestinian Authority's effective governance of all Palestinian territories, including Gaza and the West Bank, the Chinese diplomat added.

He concluded that China supports a comprehensive, fair and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue based on the principle of “two states for two peoples.” -0-

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Students from China held an event in Russia on China's intangible cultural heritage

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BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — An event dedicated to China's traditional intangible cultural heritage was recently held at the Russian University of Transport. Students and teachers from Shijiazhuang Railway Vocational and Technical College (hereinafter referred to as Shijiazhuang College) and the Russian University of Transport gathered together to experience the charm of China's intangible cultural heritage and strengthen the friendship between the two countries.

As reported by Zhongguo Jiaoyubao /Chinese Education Newspaper/, at the beginning of the event, students from Shijiazhuang College presented their Russian colleagues and students with a carefully prepared video, in which they systematically told about the history, manufacturing technologies and artistic features of traditional Chinese knots /zhongguojie/ and lacquer fans. Vivid footage and informative explanations aroused keen interest among the Russian audience in these types of traditional art filled with oriental flavor.

During the practical part, students from Shijiazhuang College acted as “young mentors,” patiently and thoroughly teaching the Russians the ancient craft. At wooden tables, teachers from the Russian University of Transport carefully twisted, intertwined and tightened thin silk threads, creating Chinese knots with the students’ assistance and comprehending the Eastern wisdom embedded in them: “The heart holds thousands of knots, but one thread can connect them all.”

The process of making lacquer fans was no less impressive. When the multi-colored lacquer fell into clear water, it instantly spread, creating iridescent patterns, like a foggy haze or dawn. Russian participants carefully dipped clean fan blanks into the water, and each turn upon extraction created a unique picture of flowing lines. This magical process evoked admiring exclamations from the Russians.

"The technique of weaving Chinese knots and the graceful dynamics of creating lacquer fans, being living bearers of the excellent traditions of Chinese civilization, embody the wisdom of the Chinese people and the essence of Chinese culture. Having overcome thousands of kilometers of the way to Moscow, we hope that with the help of our hands we will convey feelings, and through skill we will find friends, so that these ancient arts will become strong ties connecting the hearts of the youth of China and Russia," said Wan Tao, one of the teachers of Shijiazhuang College. -0-

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One dead, six injured after car crashes into restaurant in South Korea

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SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — A woman was killed and six others were injured when a car crashed into a restaurant in the Republic of Korea (ROK), Renhap News Agency reported on Friday.

A sedan driven by a man in his 60s crashed into a restaurant in Yongin, 40 km south of Seoul, at around 2 p.m. local time.

A woman in her 80s who was in the restaurant was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she died. Two people were seriously injured, and four others received minor injuries.

The incident occurred when the car was entering an open parking lot in front of the restaurant. The driver, who did not have any alcohol or drugs in his blood, said the car spun out of control and sped forward.

The police will conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances of the accident. –0–

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NPC Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji Calls for Building a Community with Shared Future for Humanity

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GENEVA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China's National People's Congress (NPC) is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with parliaments around the world and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, said in a speech titled "Upholding Multilateralism and Jointly Building a Better Home" at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29 to 31.

Our planet is facing serious challenges to the cause of peace and human development, and legislative bodies must play a more active role in shaping a new model of international relations, he noted.

The NPC Standing Committee chairman called on parliaments to jointly act as guardians of global peace and tranquility, uphold the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries as well as the development paths chosen by their people.

He also called on lawmakers to jointly promote global development and prosperity, maintain win-win cooperation, safeguard the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, and provide legal guarantees to advance the common development of all countries.

Zhao Leji particularly emphasized the role of legislative organs in promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, respecting the diversity of world civilizations, and encouraging inclusive and diversified development.

In jointly defending international justice, parliamentarians must support and practice genuine multilateralism, working to create a fairer and more reasonable system of global governance, he added.

Zhao Leji stressed that the NPC is willing to cooperate with the Inter-Parliamentary Union and legislative bodies of all countries to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, and build a community with a shared future for humanity.

On Wednesday morning, he also chaired the general debate of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.

During the conference, the chairman of the NPC Standing Committee met with IPU President Tulia Exon and the organization's secretary-general Martin Chungong.

Zhao Leji said the NPC is willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union, continue to organize seminars for parliamentarians from developing countries, and promote more effective exchanges between legislative bodies.

T. Exon said that the Inter-Parliamentary Union highly appreciates Beijing's firm support for the promotion of multilateralism and is ready to work with China to promote the building of a community with a shared future for all mankind. M. Chungong expressed gratitude to China for its active participation in the work of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and its important contribution to it.

Zhao Leji also held talks with the leaders of parliaments of Brazil, Pakistan, Russia and Kazakhstan.

The theme of this year's World Conference of Speakers of Parliament was "A World in Turmoil: Parliamentary Cooperation and Multilateralism for Peace, Justice and Prosperity for All." –0–

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The results of the selection for the All-Russian project "Professional Team of the First" have been summed up

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On August 1, 2025, the results of the selection for the All-Russian project "Professional Team of the First" were announced, the correspondence stage of which is carried out by the State University of Management together with the Russian Movement of Children and Youth "Movement of the First".

The project is a comprehensive professional development program, in which about 3,000 curators of primary branches of the “First Movement” at universities and colleges, responsible for educational work and youth policy, students aged 16 to 25 years old, participate in the correspondence stage.

The correspondence stage will be held in the format of an online course on the topic: "Management of the primary branch of the "First Movement" based on an educational organization." As part of the course, project participants will undergo training with mandatory study of disciplines, midterm testing and complete project work. Successful completion of the correspondence course gives the right to participate in the competitive selection for full-time training – participation in forums that will be held in eight federal districts of the Russian Federation.

Participants invited to the online course have already been sent letters with further instructions and access to the Digital Corpus of the State University of Management. You can view the list of those selected according to the instructions.

We wish everyone fruitful learning!

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Polytechnic University in the top five in metallurgy according to URAP rating

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SPbPU has strengthened its position in the international Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) rating, entering 9 subject areas. The greatest progress was achieved in physics and metallurgy: Polytechnic University improved its world indicators by 10 and 47 positions, respectively, entering the top 5 in metallurgy among Russian universities. The university also entered the top ten in Russia in materials science, moving up two notches.

The Polytechnic University has the strongest school of metallurgy and materials science, which is confirmed by high results in national and international rankings. At our university, we preserve the traditions of the old scientific school, combining them with modern technologies and opportunities. Our scientists and students have access to advanced equipment, participate in joint projects with leading research groups and industrial partners. Polytechnic University graduates are in demand at the largest metallurgical enterprises of the country, making a significant contribution to the development of the industry and the technological leadership of the country. We are constantly updating educational programs, providing training for specialists that meet the most pressing needs of the industry, – comments the rector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy.

The URAP ranking methodology is entirely based on academic productivity, which is based on the university's publication activity. The evaluation indicators include the quality and quantity of publications, citation, and the effectiveness of international research cooperation.

Research groups, teachers and students of SPbPU regularly publish the results of their work in leading scientific journals, because the assessment of academic excellence allows demonstrating the level of scientific and educational potential of the university. Despite the difficulties that Russian universities face in terms of publication activity, we at SPbPU try to support our employees in their desire to realize their scientific potential, and we also support scientists from other universities, providing the opportunity to publish in periodicals of our university, – noted Vice-Rector for Human Resources Policy Maria Vrublevskaya.

Let us recall that the university’s position in the Ranking by Academic Performance rating is also taken into account for ranking universities in the ranking Global Aggregate Rating, according to the results of which Polytechnic University is among the top 3% of the best universities in the world.

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China clarifies rules for tax breaks on reinvested dividends for foreign investors

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BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China's General Administration of Taxation (GATT) has released detailed rules for foreign investors to claim tax breaks on reinvested dividends, providing operational guidance on the preferential tax treatment under the newly unveiled policy measures.

In June this year, the Ministry of Finance, the State Tax Administration and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced that they would provide foreign investors with a 10 percent corporate income tax rebate on direct domestic investment financed by dividends from profits of enterprises resident in the People's Republic of China.

The benefit, which will be in effect from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, will allow unused tax credits to be carried forward to a later date and allow lower rates to be applied under applicable tax treaties.

According to a notice issued by the State Tax Service on Thursday, profits used to make additional contributions to subscribed authorized capital or to increase paid-in capital or capital reserves qualify as reinvestment.

The agency's notice also explains the scope of this tax incentive, including the definition of the time period for reinvestment, the method for calculating the tax credit amount, and the procedures for foreign investors to receive tax incentives.

Notably, China offers tax incentives to encourage overseas investment. In 2024, the preferential policy of temporarily exempting foreign investors from paying taxes on certain types of profits led to a rapid increase in foreign reinvestment in China, according to previously published data from the State Tax Inspectorate of China. -0-

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Peking University's Belt and Road Research Institute Opens in Xinjiang

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URUMQI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Research Institute of Peking University-Xinjiang was held in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Friday. The establishment of the institute is aimed at further and thorough promotion of the joint construction of the Belt and Road, promoting high-quality development in Xinjiang and building a new pattern of opening up to the outside world in the region.

Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government and Secretary of the Kashgar Prefecture Party Committee Nie Zhuang delivered a speech at the event, saying that the establishment of the research institute is of great significance for both Xinjiang and Kashgar.

“I am confident that the institute will promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, as well as the training of highly qualified personnel in the region, accelerate the transformation of Kashgar into a springboard for opening up to the West, and promote modernization in Xinjiang,” he said.

Piao Shilong, vice-president of Peking University, said the university attaches great importance to the construction of the institute, integrating interdisciplinary advantages and implementing a new model of establishing research institutes away from the home campus.

"In the future, the institute will conduct in-depth research in key areas such as energy and mineral resources, ecological environment, regions and countries, historical archaeology, strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese nation and new structural economy," Piao Shilong added.

He also noted that the institute will strive to provide reliable scientific, technological and intellectual support for the high-quality development of Xinjiang and build it into a leading talent pool and innovation hub covering Central and South Asia and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. -0-

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In the first half of 2025, domestic tourist flow in China increased by 20.6 percent.

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BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China's domestic tourist flow exceeded 3.28 billion person-times in the first half of 2025, up 20.6 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.

A total of 3.15 trillion yuan (about 441 billion US dollars) was spent on these trips during the reporting period, an increase of 15.2 percent year-on-year.

Notably, in the first six months of this year, the number of domestic passenger trips made by rural residents increased by 30.6 percent year-on-year, while spending on them increased by 30.1 percent compared with the first half of last year. The growth rates of both indicators were significantly higher than those of urban residents, according to the data. -0-

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