More and more “Silk Road delicacies” are quickly reaching Chinese tables

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Shanghai, October 16 (Xinhua) — On Wednesday, China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) signed documents granting market access to 15 categories of food products from 10 countries, including South Africa and Belarus. This move will allow more food products from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to reach Chinese consumers more quickly.

This was announced at a conference on customs cooperation in food safety within the Belt and Road Initiative, which took place in Shanghai on Wednesday. More than 100 participants from China and other Belt and Road Initiative countries attended.

In recent years, food trade has become a new important area of China's trade with Belt and Road countries. According to customs data, in the first three quarters of 2025, China's food trade volume with these countries reached 915.24 billion yuan (approximately $128.92 billion), an increase of 2.5 percent year-on-year.

Since the establishment of the food import and export security cooperation mechanism for countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative in 2023, significant progress has been made, Sun Meijun, head of the General Administration of Customs, said at the conference.

"Thanks to green channels for fresh and perishable products, Thai durians now reach Chinese markets in just 13 hours, and Chinese salmon can reach the Indonesian market in just 39 hours," Sun Meijun added.

According to Zhao Zenglian, Deputy Director General of the National Customs Union of China, since the mechanism's establishment in 2023, the National Customs Union has signed 197 cooperation agreements with relevant countries on access to agricultural and food products. Following this conference, the number of member states of this mechanism has grown to 18. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

China's visa-free regime attracts Russian tourists with medical tourism opportunities

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

By optimizing China's visa-free transit, regional visa-free entry, and visa-on-arrival policies, Russian patients now have more convenient access to medical services in China.

Cities such as Dalian, Anshan in Liaoning Province, and Hunchun in Jilin Province have seen a steady increase in the number of Russian patients and people undergoing treatment at traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) facilities.

TCM, with its unique diagnostic and treatment methods, is gaining increasing popularity among Russian patients. They come to China not only for treatment and rehabilitation but also combine this with tourism. This new model of cross-border medical tourism, deeply integrating treatment, rehabilitation, and wellness tourism, is attracting an increasing number of Russian tourists.

Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Visiting a Russian village in Inner Mongolia

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Enhe Village, located in Enhe Russian Ethnic Township, Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is nestled deep in a primeval forest in the northern Greater Khingan Region, on the banks of the Haur River. It covers an area of approximately 1,500 mu (15 mu = 1 hectare). The permanent population is over 1,000. The village boasts well-preserved traditional houses known as "Mukelen" (Russian wooden huts).

In recent years, local authorities have been actively developing tourism and specialized industries, combining traditional Russian songs and dances with harvest celebrations. Tourists stay in wooden huts, learn to bake traditional Russian bread, and participate in festive events celebrating the bountiful harvest. Many artists and students come here to create and sketch, while local Russian residents play the accordion, perform traditional dances, and treat everyone to delicacies, sharing in the joy of the harvest.

Local Russian folk dances were included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Register of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in 2007, and the traditional Basyke festival (similar to Easter) was included in the third group of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List of China in 2011.

As one of the villages with the most fully preserved unique Russian culture, Enhe Village was included in the second group of the list of traditional Chinese villages in 2013.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency correspondent Bei He.

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   >  

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

In January-September 2025, the number of visa-free entries into China among foreigners increased by 48.3%.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — The number of visa-free entries into China by foreign nationals reached 7.246 million in the third quarter of 2025, up 48.3 percent year on year, the National Immigration Administration of China said Thursday.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

The Chongqing-Central Asia international freight route has begun operating within the TIR system.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Chongqing, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Four trucks loaded with electronics departed from the Xiyong Bonded Industrial Zone in southwest China's Chongqing on Wednesday for Almaty under the TIR (Travel International Road) system.

This event marked the beginning of the operation of the Chongqing-Central Asia freight road route within the above-mentioned system.

The trucks will cross the Chinese border through the Khorgos border crossing point in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwest China. The entire journey is expected to take approximately 4.5 days, which is almost 30 percent shorter than traditional cross-border road freight and significantly improves logistics efficiency.

TIR is an international system that simplifies the transport of goods between countries. Under this system, cargo is sealed at the starting point of the route and inspected only upon arrival at the destination. At intermediate border crossings, border crossing officers merely verify the TIR carnet data and the customs stamp on the vehicle. This reduces transit time and mitigates potential risks associated with administrative customs procedures and cargo damage. China joined the TIR Convention in July 2016.

The opening of this TIR route will provide businesses in Chongqing and neighboring areas with a more efficient and flexible cross-border logistics solution for developing into the Central Asian market. It will also strengthen Chongqing's role as an international logistics hub and further promote logistics connectivity between Chongqing and Central Asia.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

NSU improved its position in the global ranking "Three University Missions"

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Novosibirsk State University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Novosibirsk, October 16, 2025: The ninth Moscow international ranking "Three University Missions"In 2025, 2,581 universities from 165 countries were ranked, with the final ranking table including 2,000 universities from 112 countries, including 156 universities from Russia. NSU ranked 238th globally, moving up 3 spots from last year, and retained its 6th place in Russia. The top 10 Russian universities also included Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Higher School of Economics, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Tomsk State University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and MISiS.

The ranking methodology includes an assessment of 16 indicators, which are grouped into three groups: education (45%), science (25%), and university and society (30%). The "education" and "science" groups consist of four indicators, while the "university and society" group consists of eight indicators.

According to the ranking's compilers, Russian universities improved their positions thanks to the third group—"university and society." Specifically, a significant increase was seen in the "number of massive online courses" indicator. Furthermore, Russian universities proved competitive in two indicators within the "education" group: "share of international students" and "number of student victories in international student competitions."

"International engagement is a key focus at NSU. Currently, the university has approximately 1,700 students from 60 countries, and we collaborate with 98 partner universities in 21 countries. We have significantly increased our cooperation with China, where we currently have 14 partner universities and 20 dual degree programs," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

Thus, in September, a new joint undergraduate program in physics was launched with Chongqing University, with a pilot enrollment of 80 students. NSU is also launching new dual-degree programs and increasing the number of Chinese students within the Sino-Russian Institute, a joint project with Heilongjiang University. Furthermore, over the past two years, NSU has strengthened its collaboration with West African countries.

"Our students demonstrate excellent results in international competitions. For example, this year our team won a gold medal at the prestigious SynBio Challenge synthetic biology competition in China, and at the 32nd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMC-2025), the NSU student team achieved its best result in 10 years. This further confirms that NSU attracts some of the strongest students in the country and has built a unique education system based on strong fundamental training," added Mykhailo Fedoruk.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

The fifth volume of Xi Jinping's collection of works on governance was released in English in Germany.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

On October 14, a presentation of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping's collection of speeches in English was held in Frankfurt am Main. The event was organized by the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China, the China Foreign Languages Publishing House, and the Chinese Diplomatic Mission in Germany. Diplomats, Sinologists, and public figures participated in the event. Experts who spoke at the presentation noted the usefulness of studying China's experience in governance not only in the context of Sinology but also for addressing socioeconomic challenges in other countries. The China Foreign Languages Publishing House has been publishing collections of articles and speeches by the Chinese President since 2014. The fifth volume was published this summer. It brings together materials published from 2022 to 2024, including oral presentations. They are grouped into 18 thematic sections, revealing the trends and principles of governance in China.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Chinese Foreign Ministry: Threats and provocations in the South China Sea are counterproductive

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — China is firmly committed to safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and believes that maritime disputes should be resolved peacefully through negotiations and consultations between the countries directly concerned, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.

"Any provocations or threats in this regard will be futile and will lead to nothing," the diplomat emphasized at a press conference on Wednesday, commenting on recent statements by a US State Department spokesperson regarding the South China Sea.

As Lin Jian pointed out, all the available facts and evidence indicate that the Philippines was the first to provoke China's territorial sovereignty, while the United States, ignoring the facts, is making unfair accusations in an attempt to denigrate China's legitimate actions to protect its rights and intimidate China with the "United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty."

These attempts have once again exposed the American side's malicious intent to incite confrontation and destabilize the South China Sea, and have also demonstrated once again that the United States is the biggest source of risk to undermining regional stability, he concluded. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

One Wrong Letter: How a New UN Convention Will Help Prevent Cybercrime

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: United Nations – United Nations –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Dina Neskorozhana

October 15, 2025 International law

Imagine visiting the website of a familiar hardware store. Everything looks familiar—same design, same brand name, same interface. You calmly place your order, pay—and only then notice a small change: just one letter in the website address has changed.

It's easy to fall into the trap of online scammers. It's fortunate if the amount was small and the bank acted quickly—returning the money and reissuing the card. But not everyone is so lucky: in some countries, recovering stolen funds is virtually impossible.

When you can lose everything with one click

A bankruptcy lawyer told UN News Service that more and more people are being forced to file for bankruptcy after losing money to cybercrime.

Any one of us can become a victim of a cyberattack, no matter where we live, and everyone deserves protection and support.

While some countries still don't clearly define cybercrime as a criminal offense, lack international legal assistance, and have varying approaches to investigating such cases, cybercrime itself is rapidly evolving. It has evolved from isolated attacks by lone hackers into large-scale operations by criminal networks. The internet and new technologies, including artificial intelligence, allow criminals to act faster, reach victims worldwide, and commit crimes with virtually no human intervention.

From autonomous cyberattacks and deepfake images to AI-optimized malware and phishing campaigns, the abuse of new technologies is challenging traditional cybercrime investigation and prevention systems.

Phishing is the leader in digital crime.

The most common cybercrime today is phishing, where victims are tricked into revealing passwords or financial information through fake websites or emails.

Even inexperienced attackers can now use ready-made "phishing kits" to instantly create realistic clones of major brand websites and send convincing fraudulent messages.

In recent years, billions of stolen login and password combinations have appeared on the dark web. This data is used for so-called brute-force attacks—automated attempts to log in to thousands of websites simultaneously.

New line of defense

This chapter of digital history may soon be turned. In December 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime—the first international criminal justice treaty in over twenty years.

The adoption of the document was the result of five years of negotiations by UN member states with the participation of experts, representatives of civil society, academia, and the private sector. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the adoption of the Convention a "decisive step" in global efforts to protect online privacy. Next week, the Convention will be opened for signature at an official ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. It will enter into force 90 days after ratification by forty states.

When the rules are the same

The new document creates a common international framework for combating cybercrime. It introduces uniform definitions, investigative standards, and victim assistance mechanisms, including compensation, reparations, and the removal of illegal content.

States will implement these measures in accordance with their own laws, but within the framework of agreed-upon international principles. And perhaps this Convention will usher in a new era, when one extra letter in a website's address will no longer cost you everything.

Read more about the significance of the Convention on Cybercrime in our article.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

China and France held the 27th strategic dialogue

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

HANGZHOU, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, jointly held the 27th China-France Strategic Dialogue in Hangzhou on Wednesday.

As Wang Yi noted, over the past year, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, new progress has been made in Sino-French relations, the two countries have maintained close contacts at all levels, practical cooperation has steadily advanced, and multilateral cooperation has become increasingly closer.

According to the Chinese diplomat, China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council and independent major powers, should build more strategically stable and forward-looking Sino-French relations, which is in line with the long-term interests of the peoples of the two countries and is an international responsibility that China and France should bear.

Noting that China is willing to work with France to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen strategic mutual trust, and promote comprehensive cooperation, Wang Yi noted that the two sides should continue to deepen cooperation in traditional areas, actively explore opportunities for cooperation in emerging sectors, and fully tap the potential of interregional cooperation.

China is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination and mutual support with France within the UN, Wang Yi added.

E. Bonne, for his part, stated that France adheres to the tradition of an independent and self-reliant foreign policy and strictly adheres to the one-China principle. He indicated that his country looks forward to strengthening practical cooperation with China in the spirit of equality and mutual benefit in areas such as economics and trade, peaceful nuclear energy, science and technology, and new energy sources.

France is against trade wars and bloc confrontation, E. Bonn emphasized.

Wang Yi emphasized that cooperation should be the primary focus of China-EU relations, while properly positioning them as a partnership. China hopes that France will contribute to maintaining the EU's strategic independence and fostering the EU's correct perception of China, the Chinese diplomat added.

E. Bonn assured that France is ready to play an active role in strengthening dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.

The two sides also held an in-depth exchange of views on issues of mutual interest, including the Ukrainian crisis, the situation in the Middle East, and reforming and improving the global governance system. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.