China's Foreign Ministry urges Philippines to take concrete measures to ensure safety of Chinese students

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday called on the Philippine side to take concrete measures to ensure the safety, dignity and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students in the Philippines.

China's Ministry of Education issued a warning to students studying in the Philippines on Friday, urging Chinese students to assess security risks and raise their awareness.

At a regular press conference, Lin Jian said the public security situation in the Philippines is deteriorating, with crimes and searches against Chinese citizens on the rise. The warning issued by the Chinese government is a responsible and reasonable measure to ensure the safety and rights of Chinese students, the diplomat added.

“We once again warn those planning to study in the Philippines to conduct a risk assessment,” he stressed. -0-

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The incoming and outgoing passenger traffic through Tianshan Airport in China's Xinjiang has exceeded 500,000 person-times this year.

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — The incoming and outgoing passenger flow at the checkpoint of Tianshan International Airport in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in 2025 exceeded 500,000, up 65.2 percent year on year as of July 14, the Xinjiang Daily reported.

This year, this level of passenger traffic was achieved 77 days earlier than last year, the department added.

According to Luo Minxuan, an employee of the department, over 146 thousand foreigners entered China through the checkpoint at Tianshan Airport during the reporting period, which is 1.3 times more than during the same period in 2024. Among them, more than 39 thousand people took advantage of the visa-free regime.

In addition to the existing 24 international passenger air routes, the airport recently opened two new routes – Urumqi-Tianjin (Northern China)-Osaka (Japan) and Urumqi-Shymkent (Kazakhstan), which once again stimulated the demand for business and tourist travel to foreign countries.

According to Luo Minxuan, the airport has seen a significant increase in the number of family tours abroad and cross-border tour groups. She added that over 60 percent of Chinese citizens who left the country through the Tianshan checkpoint went to five Central Asian countries as well as the Transcaucasian countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. -0-

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With the support of Rosneft, a Summer Project School has opened at the Moscow State University Gymnasium

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The ceremonial opening of the annual Summer Project School for students of Rosneft Classes took place at the University Gymnasium of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. The training will involve 80 tenth-graders from 15 regions of Russia – they passed a competitive selection, which included multi-stage testing and a distance learning course.

The Summer Project School is a joint project of Rosneft and Moscow State University, created to support talented youth. The event is being held for the fourth time. The training helps schoolchildren acquire basic knowledge in the field of project and research activities, as well as practical skills in team development and implementation of projects, including in key areas of the Company's activities.

For two weeks, schoolchildren will work in project groups in four areas: mathematics, engineering, geology and natural science. To get acquainted with the activities of Rosneft, schoolchildren will visit the Arctic Research Center, as well as the laboratories of the Company's Joint Research and Development Center. Specialists will tell schoolchildren about Rosneft's key scientific projects. In addition, the program includes visits to specialized faculties and museums of Lomonosov Moscow State University and Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.

For the participants of the Summer School, trainings on the development of professional and personal skills, creative master classes, as well as sports and entertainment events will be organized.

Career guidance events will help high school students decide on their future profession. Based on the results of their studies at the Summer School, students will present their own projects.

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In order to form an external personnel reserve and a constant influx of highly educated young specialists into the Company, in 2005 Rosneft created a corporate system of continuous education “School – College/University – Enterprise”.

Today, with the Company's support, 2.7 thousand schoolchildren in 20 regions of Russia study in Rosneft Classes. The training is conducted according to programs with in-depth study of mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science with the involvement of the best teachers.

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Professor of the State University of Management took part in the meeting of the Presidium of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Interethnic Relations

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On July 17, 2025, a meeting of the Presidium of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Interethnic Relations was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation Magomedsalam Magomedov.

Vladimir Volokh, professor of the Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies of the State University of Management, member of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Interethnic Relations and the Public Council under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, took part in the work.

During the meeting, participants heard information about the state report on the implementation of the state national policy of the Russian Federation in 2024, prepared by the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs (FADN) of Russia.

The report was approved by the Council Presidium, but suggestions and clarifications were made regarding its content. In particular, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valery Tishkov suggested making the report more accessible and interesting for a wider audience, and also including a section on traditional spiritual and moral values.

Council members, including Professor Vladimir Volokh, supported the need to include recommendations in the report for civil society, the media and government bodies.

The meeting also discussed the progress of the preparation of the Strategy for the State National Policy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2036, as well as the results of seminars and meetings on the practices and tasks of executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in implementing the Strategy for the State National Policy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025 and improving the management of migration processes.

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Yandex Market to Open First Seller Service Center in China

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — Russia's leading e-commerce platform Yandex Market announced the opening of its first seller service center in China in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province.

According to the China Daily newspaper, Yandex Market and the Department of Commerce of Yuhang District of Hangzhou officially signed a cooperation agreement during the Global Cross-Border E-commerce Trade Expo held in Hangzhou.

As the representative of the Yandex Market platform noted, the main goal of creating a seller service center in Hangzhou is to provide high-quality services to sellers and help them quickly enter the Russian market. Moreover, in 2025, Yandex Market plans to attract 50 thousand new local sellers.

Hangzhou has established China's first comprehensive cross-border e-commerce pilot zone, with a large number of experienced merchants targeting markets in Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia and other regions. -0-

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We invite you to the webinar "Who is a project manager: standards and reality"

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On August 7, 2025 at 12:00, Deputy Head of the Department of Project Management of the State University of Management, Ekaterina Khalimon, will be a speaker in the webinar “Who is a project manager: standards and reality”.

The webinar speakers will include: – Natalia Ipatova, Director of the MBA Program Center at the Institute of Public Administration and Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Head of the MBA – Project Management Program, NASDOBR expert, Chairman of the Jury of the Projects Category of the GPM Awards Russia National Competition; – Svetlana Nurtazina, Director of the Project Management Office at KazBuildExpert, certified IPMA Level C PM, Academician of the International Academy of Sciences; – Ekaterina Khalimon, Deputy Head of the Project Management Department at the State University of Management, certified IPMA Level B PM, GPM-b, assessor of the Project Olympus competition; – Oksana Klimenko, President of the Project Managers Association “Project Alliance”, Vice President of IPMA (2021–2023), Executive Director of GPM Global in Russia and the CIS, author of international standards and certification systems in project management.

At the webinar, Ekaterina Khalimon will raise important topics: – What qualities does a project manager need in a high-tech environment? – How to assess competencies if the project goes beyond classical models? – What do those who are just building a career in project management need to understand?

Ekaterina Khalimon has the relevant professional and teaching experience: – in the academic environment: 10 years of experience as a teacher at the Project Management Department of the State University of Management; – in the field of entrepreneurship: an active entrepreneur, as well as the head of acceleration programs to support technological entrepreneurship, implemented at the State University of Management; – in the field of examination of project activities of state and commercial organizations: assessor of the Project Olympus competition (Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation), certified project manager (IPMA® Level B, GPM-b).

The webinar will focus on: – What kind of a project manager's profile is defined by competency models (ICB, etc.); – What companies see when selecting specialists for the role of project manager; – Why specialists who are strong in theory are not always in demand in practice; – How the professional image of a project manager is developing in Russia and the CIS; – What skills are becoming key in 2025, and which are fading into the background.

Format: – Live professional dialogue; – Exchange of observations and practical experience; – Questions from participants are welcome.

Participation is free, upon prior registration. A link to join will be sent to all registered participants the day before the webinar.

Details and registration: https://pmalliance.timepad.ru/event/3462968/

Webinar organizer: Association of Project Managers "Project Alliance" – Russian association of sustainable project management, partner of the State University of Management since 2024.

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New opportunities for Russian applicants: educational programs for top specialists in the field of artificial intelligence

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The deadline for accepting applications for new higher education programs for top specialists in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is approaching its end.

Starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, Polytechnic University will launch training aimed at preparing students to work as ML Engineer, AI Architect, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, and AI Security Engineer. The training of top specialists is being carried out at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

These programs are based on modern employer requirements for highly qualified specialists, determined with the participation of dozens of Russian companies – leaders in the field of AI and leading universities.

The training is primarily focused on practical results. From the first years, students will be involved in solving IT business product problems, will be able to study cases and industry experience, participate in project teams, master classes, undergo practical training and mandatory internships at enterprises.

Companies invest in the development and implementation of programs with their own resources. More than 30% of all classroom classes with students will be conducted by invited experts from the industry, leading developers, engineers and researchers. Business representatives will act as mentors, become conductors of advanced knowledge, trends in the development of domestic IT technologies, help to get acquainted with the corporate culture and real requirements for employees.

Training in close cooperation with industry partners and IT companies, including Rostelecom Information Technologies, will not only prepare graduates for a successful professional start, but will also provide an opportunity to apply for leading positions in large industry and technology companies. The knowledge and practical experience gained with modern AI solutions will provide students with subsequent rapid career growth.

List of top programs:

02.03.01_03 Machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies in the field of training 02.03.01 Mathematics and computer science; 02.03.03_02 Data mining technologies in the field of training 02.03.03 Mathematical support and administration of information systems; 10.03.01_06 Computer system security (Artificial intelligence technologies in cybersecurity) in the field of training 10.03.01 Information security.

Detailed information and deadlines for submitting documents can be found atAdmissions Committee.

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Since 2025, within the framework of the federal projects "Artificial Intelligence" and "Personnel for Digital Transformation" of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State", the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, has been implementing two projects to train students in educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.

The projects provide training for graduates with advanced competencies in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence: developers of advanced IT solutions, AI models, algorithms, analysts and data researchers. The key condition for the participation of universities in the projects is the active involvement of employers in the training process, including attracting co-financing from businesses.

Within the framework of these projects, in 2025, 36 universities from 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation will accept more than 6,000 students for training. By 2030, 13.7 thousand students will complete their training.

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New opportunities for Russian applicants: educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology

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The acceptance of documents for new higher education programs for top specialists in the field of information technology (IT) is coming to an end.

In the 2025–2026 academic year, Polytechnic University will launch training aimed at preparing students to work as software engineers, product managers, and software engineers in telecommunications. The training of top specialists is carried out on the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

These programs are based on modern employer requirements for highly qualified specialists, determined with the participation of dozens of Russian companies – leaders in the IT sector and leading universities.

The training will be focused primarily on practical results. From the first years, students will be involved in solving IT business product problems, will be able to study cases and industry experience, participate in project teams, master classes, undergo practical training and mandatory internships at enterprises.

Companies invest in the development and implementation of programs with their own resources. More than 30% of all classroom classes with students will be conducted by invited experts from the industry, leading developers, engineers and researchers. Business representatives will act as mentors, become conductors of advanced knowledge, trends in the development of domestic IT technologies, help to get acquainted with the corporate culture and real requirements for employees.

Training in close cooperation with industry partners and IT companies, including KNS GROUP, will not only prepare graduates for a successful professional start, but will also provide an opportunity to apply for leading positions in large industry and technology companies. The knowledge and practical experience gained with modern IT solutions will provide students with subsequent rapid career growth.

List of top programs:

09.03.01_10 Design and development of digital ecosystems in the field of training 09.03.01 Computer Science and Computer Engineering; 09.03.04_04 Development of system and application software for modern information storage and transmission systems in the field of training 09.03.04 Software Engineering; 11.03.02_07 Algorithms for digital processing in telecommunication systems in the field of training 11.03.02 Infocommunication technologies and communication systems.

Detailed information and deadlines for submitting documents can be found atAdmissions Committee.

For reference.

Since 2025, within the framework of the federal projects "Artificial Intelligence" and "Personnel for Digital Transformation" of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State", the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, has been implementing two projects to train students in educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.

The projects provide training for graduates with advanced competencies in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence: developers of advanced IT solutions, AI models, algorithms, analysts and data researchers. The key condition for the participation of universities in the projects is the active involvement of employers in the training process, including attracting co-financing from businesses.

Within the framework of these projects, in 2025, 36 universities from 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation will accept more than 6,000 students for training. By 2030, 13.7 thousand students will complete their training.

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Conference on Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulatory Systems: Call for Abstracts

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Those wishing to submit abstracts of their papers for the conference are advised to pay attention to the following topics.

— Regulatory competence. Key competencies required for regulators to operate effectively, with a particular focus on regulatory culture and human resource development.

— Regulatory flexibility. Strategies and approaches by regulatory bodies to increase flexibility and effectively respond to and anticipate changes brought about by innovation and new technologies.

— Strengthening the links. The role of regulators in strengthening the links within their “ecosystems” to create enabling conditions and promote the sustainable use of nuclear and radiation technologies.

“The participants’ input will be key to advancing the discussion among nuclear and radiation safety regulators to analyse, identify and propose solutions to critical regulatory issues,” said Jiang Fuming, Director of the IAEA Office of Safety and Security Coordination. “Participants will have the opportunity to directly interact with representatives of the global regulatory community.”

Abstracts of up to 600 words should be submitted electronically via the IAEA web-based submission system (IAEA-indico). The procedure for submitting abstracts can be found at website conferences.

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Global economic volatility due to US tariff policy has caused unemployment to rise in Australia: Treasurer

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CANBERRA, July 18 (Xinhua) — Volatility in the global economy caused by U.S. tariffs is one reason for rising unemployment in Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday.

The politician told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that the volatility, unpredictability and uncertainty caused by US tariffs had become a "defining and permanent feature of the global economy" and Australia was not immune.

The federal government has heard from business leaders and economists that U.S. trade policy has influenced local hiring decisions, Chalmers said.

“I think people are embracing this uncertainty and unpredictability as the new normal. It requires us to change our thinking,” he said.

Official data released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Australia's unemployment rate rose from 4.1 per cent in May to 4.3 per cent in June, the highest since November 2021.

Chalmers said the rise in unemployment was unwelcome but not surprising, and the government forecast unemployment would rise further but remain below 5 per cent.

The treasurer made the announcement while in South Africa, where he is attending a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Durban.

In bilateral discussions and major meetings, the view has “definitely” emerged that the U.S. tariff policy is unjustified, unnecessary and an act of economic self-destruction, the official said. –0–

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