China expressed disappointment over the US veto of the UN draft resolution on Gaza – Permanent Representative

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UN, October 2 (Xinhua) — China expressed deep disappointment and regret over Washington's earlier veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, said on Wednesday.

According to him, the international community has long been persistently calling for a ceasefire and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in horrific civilian casualties and a humanitarian catastrophe that undermines the foundations of human conscience and the international legal order.

"The Security Council has repeatedly tried to take action, but the United States has blocked them time and again," the diplomat said, referring to Washington's veto of the September 18 draft resolution. According to the document, Israel would have immediately lifted all restrictions on humanitarian access and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

"If it weren't for the repeated abuse of the US veto, the UN Security Council's response to the Gaza crisis would not have been so inadequate. If the US hadn't defended Israel, UN Security Council resolutions and international law would not have been so flagrantly violated," Fu Cong said.

The Permanent Representative reiterated the unacceptability of the weaponization of humanitarian aid, the militarization of aid distribution mechanisms, and attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers seeking assistance. "China urges Israel to immediately cease all military operations in Gaza and immediately end its dangerous plan to seize Gaza City," he noted.

Fu Cong also stressed that the two-state solution remains the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian issue, and called on the international community to unite more efforts and take concrete and irreversible actions to implement this solution, while firmly rejecting any unilateral actions that undermine its foundations.

China is ready to cooperate with the international community and make unremitting efforts to end the fighting in Gaza and achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue, Fu Cong concluded.

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Sobyanin: Tunnel excavation on the Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya metro line has been completed.

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Construction continues Rublevo-Arkhangelsk line Metro. Tunnel excavation has already been completed between the Bulvar Generala Karbysheva and Serebryany Bor stations. The work was carried out using a giant shield. "Lily" with a diameter of 10 meters, Sergei Sobyanin said on his channel in MAX messenger.

"The Liliya tunnel has traveled 850 meters beneath residential areas in the Khoroshevo-Mnevniki district. The hydrogeological conditions were quite challenging, but our specialists made it through. The shield will soon begin tunneling to the Strogino station, beneath the Moskva River floodplain and the Bolshoy Strogino Bay," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Furthermore, today—Metro Builder's Day—shield boring began on the right-hand connecting tunnel on the Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya Line between the Rublevo-Arkhangelskoye and Ilyinskaya stations. The tunnel, which will be dug by the Sofia tunnel boring machine, will be 2.52 kilometers long.

The total length of the Rublevo-Arkhangelskaya line, which will connect the Moscow-City business center with Krasnogorsk, is 27.6 kilometers. It will have 12 stations with transfers to the Moscow Central Circle, Solntsevskaya, Filevskaya, Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, and Big Circle metro lines.

Sobyanin explained the latest technologies being used in metro construction.Sobyanin: The first stations of the Rublevo-Arkhangelsk metro line will open in 2026.

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Sergei Sobyanin: A monument to "Russian Metro Builders" has been unveiled in Moscow.

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A monument to "Metro Builders of Russia" was unveiled in the Moscow Metro square on Sokolnicheskaya Square. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel. MAX messenger.

"This is a significant place—in December 1931, construction of the first phase of the metro from Sokolniki to Park Kultury and Smolenskaya began here. The monument commemorates the first metro builders in our country. They were truly dedicated people. Armed with simple tools—a pick and a shovel—they built the line in record time and opened it in

May 1935", the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

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The monument depicts the meeting between the first metro builder and a contemporary. They stand in a tunnel, against the backdrop of the Mosmetrostroy emblem. According to sculptor Vildar Yusupov, their figures are surrounded by petals reminiscent of a tunnel boring machine.

The composition is made of bronze and granite. These durable and beautiful materials are among the most popular in decoration. Moscow metro.

 

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Digital strategies and robotics: how Moscow's public procurement system will evolve

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Robotization will be a key development area for the capital's public procurement system in the coming years. This will improve the efficiency of procurement processes and more effectively distribute the workload among contracting service specialists, according to the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov at the plenary session of the IV All-Russian Conference on Procurement in Sochi.

"Every seventh ruble in the Russian procurement system goes to Moscow customers, and the total volume of government procurement in the capital in 2025 has already exceeded 1.3 trillion rubles. The Moscow contracting system is a large and complex mechanism, and our goal is to speed up and simplify its operation. Robotization will be one of the tools for this in the near future. This involves the use of artificial intelligence to forecast the timing and volume of customer needs, taking into account data from existing contracts and warehouse inventory. The implementation of such technologies will improve planning accuracy, reduce costs, and optimize the workload on staff," noted Kirill Purtov.

In his speech, the Head of the Department also emphasized the development of the supplier portal—a platform for small-volume procurement. The portal helps customers quickly obtain high-quality goods, work, and services at competitive prices, while enabling suppliers from across Russia to develop their businesses and enter the interregional market. Krasnoyarsk Krai, the 43rd region, recently joined the platform.

The portal is actively developing additional services based on artificial intelligence. For example, neural network algorithms assist suppliers in filling out product cards, and a smart chatbot provides answers to the most common procurement questions.

The 4th All-Russian Procurement Conference is taking place in Sochi on October 2–3. The event is attended by heads of Russian regions, representatives of the Federal Antimonopoly Service, federal and regional executive authorities, state-owned companies, and expert communities. They will share their opinions and experiences on current procurement regulation issues.

The number of state and municipal customers on the supplier portal has grown to 60,000.Over two thousand joint purchases were made by Moscow customers on the supplier portal in six months.

Moscow's contract system consistently demonstrates high efficiency. The capital is a leader inNational Procurement Transparency RatingBy standardizing procedures, implementing digital technologies, and engaging small businesses, Moscow's government procurement system ensures savings at every stage of the process.

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A project-analytical session of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies was held at NSU

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A two-day project-analytical session of the NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) was held at Novosibirsk State University. It was a continuation of a series of events that began in July of this year. The goal of the session was to identify a strategy for transforming the NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) in line with the modern model of higher education.

The work was attended by the directors, faculty, and staff of the NSU Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, students, residents, master's students, and postgraduate students of the institute, as well as invited partners and experts.

At the beginning of the event, NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk delivered a welcoming speech:

Akademgorodok was initially created as a multidisciplinary system, since being on the global frontier is impossible without interaction with other sciences. I believe that dialogue, discussion, and exchange of opinions between experts in various fields are very beneficial for all participants. I wish you productive work at the strategic session.

The project-analytical session began with a brief overview of the results of the first event, followed by a detailed discussion by Svetlana Kraichinskaya, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences and organizer of the project-analytical work.

"When changes occur and new programs and areas emerge, the question always arises: how to move forward. Therefore, the first session was necessary to understand the ongoing changes using the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies as an example. At the previous meeting, we discussed the current situation at the institute in terms of educational programs: each director described the structure of their program, staff training, development areas, as well as the target audience and how they implement training. We also reviewed the experience of other universities, analyzed our own institute, and considered how we could differentiate ourselves from them. However, we didn't have time to discuss some important points, so we decided to hold a second strategic session, which will focus on competencies," Svetlana Kraichinskaya shared.

The goals of the second session are to engage the IMMT team in the implementation of a modern model of higher education across the institute's programs: general medicine, psychology, medical cybernetics, and industrial pharmacy; to develop a new systemic structure for IMMT based on a network principle and cooperation with relevant experts; and to transition the institute's educational, project-based, and research activities to network interaction.

"Our main goal is to showcase not only the institute's competencies and capabilities, but also to explore the issue of interdisciplinary collaboration: institute-to-institute, faculty-to-faculty, department-to-department, and so on. Today and tomorrow, we will discuss how we communicate with non-medical institutions and what these interactions can lead to," added Yulia Samoylova, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Acting Director of the NSU Institute of Medical and Technical Technologies.

Yulia Samoilova then formulated modern approaches to medical education.

"Comprehensive fundamental and clinical training for future doctors, new educational programs such as medical cybernetics and industrial pharmacy, combined with a scientific foundation, and ambitious projects allow NSU to be at the forefront of the medicine of the future. Personalized medicine, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration are not the future, but our present," Yulia Samoylova emphasized.

Also during the introductory part, the participants heard a report by Olga Pervushina, Acting Deputy Director of the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies in the field of Psychology.

Work continued in expert groups focusing on the Institute's educational programs. Experts and participants discussed in detail the development direction of the Institute. Particular attention was paid to interdisciplinary projects involving the Institute's combined scientific resources.

The second day was devoted to the network principle of organizing modern education. Andrey Reus, Doctor of Economics and Director of the Pestovo Moscow School of Management, delivered a presentation. The discussion focused on the development of a new systemic structure for the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies (IMMT) based on the network principle and cooperation with competent stakeholders. The concept of an individualized educational trajectory and the development of a unified university startup environment play a key role in the new educational model.

As a result of the two-day work, the session participants formulated principles, ideas, and approaches for building a new model of medical education.

The project is being implemented within the framework of the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership program.

 

 

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Favorable tourism policies increase China's attractiveness among foreign tourists

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BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — The eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai received 4.1 million foreign tourists in the first eight months of this year.

Among them was German tourist Elke Walter, who spent time in the city, learning about Chinese culture and sampling local delicacies.

E. Walter was impressed by Chinese culture and the latest technologies that are now part of everyday life in China, and had a rich and enjoyable experience.

Shanghai's tourism boom is the result of a series of measures aimed at making it easier for foreign tourists to enter China. As one of the country's most prominent tourist destinations, Shanghai is typically among the first to benefit from new measures in this sector.

Amid this boom, the city is attracting an increasing number of tourists from the Republic of Korea (ROK). After China began introducing a visa-free regime for South Korean citizens in November 2024, tourists from that country immediately took advantage of both the new policy and the relatively short distance from China, making weekend trips to Shanghai a new trend, especially among young people.

From January to August this year, the ROK was the main source of foreign tourists to Shanghai, with the number of trips from it to the city reaching 547,000, an increase of 123.9 percent year-on-year.

Just as Shanghai's appeal has grown among tourists from the ROK, China as a whole is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination thanks to various measures to improve entry and travel conditions for foreign visitors.

According to data from the National Immigration Administration of the People's Republic of China, from January to June 2025, the number of round-trip border crossings by foreign citizens through Chinese checkpoints totaled 38.05 million, an increase of 30.2 percent year-on-year. Of these trips, 13.64 million were visa-free, an increase of 53.9 percent compared to the same period last year.

As the department noted, China is currently introducing a unilateral or reciprocal visa-free regime for 76 countries, as well as 240-hour visa-free transit for citizens of 55 countries, including the United States and Canada.

Most recently, starting September 15, China began piloting a visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens holding regular international passports. Data from the Russian travel platform OneTwoTrip showed that between September 15 and 21, the number of flight bookings from Russia to China increased by 70 percent compared to the same period last year.

According to official statistics, the tourist flow from Russia to Shanghai in the first eight months of this year has already exceeded 200,000 people.

In addition to expanding its visa-free policy, China has implemented and improved policies in recent years on entry, consumption, and tax refunds, Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said at a press conference on Monday.

“Today, sightseeing and shopping in China have become a trend for tourists from all over the world,” said Sun Yeli.

From the latest fashion trends to cutting-edge electronics, China's shopping craze is on the rise, along with the trend of China travel.

According to data from the General Administration of Taxation of China, the efficiency of instant tax refund services has increased by more than 40 percent since the beginning of this year: in the first six months of this year, the number of outbound tax refund offices in China increased to more than 7,200. And the number of travelers using these services increased by 186 percent year-on-year.

China is also removing payment and language barriers for international tourists. The country's mobile payment systems, Alipay and WeChat Pay, now support direct integration with international credit cards. AI-powered translation tools are being introduced at airports and tourist attractions across the country to facilitate inbound tourism.

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Typhoon Bualoi killed 34 people and left 20 missing in Vietnam

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Hanoi, October 2 (Xinhua) — Typhoon Bualoi, followed by flooding and landslides, has killed 34 people in Vietnam, left 20 missing, and injured 140, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Tuesday.

According to preliminary estimates, economic damage amounted to 8.78 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 356 million US dollars).

The disaster caused significant damage to infrastructure, knocking down more than 8,200 power poles, leaving nearly 2.7 million households without power, and over 3,000 roads closed due to flooding and landslides, the report noted.

Local authorities are working to verify damage data, work is underway to restore power and telecommunications, and assistance is being provided to affected residents. –0–

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Sports infrastructure will be built in Shipilovsky Proezd according to the KRT project

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The Moscow government has decided to implement a comprehensive territorial development project (CTD) in the Orekhovo-Borisovo Yuzhnoye and Orekhovo-Borisovo Severnoye districts. Sports infrastructure will be created there, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The city has approved the KRT project on Shipilovsky Proyezd. The 6.61-hectare site is located in the Orekhovo-Borisovo Yuzhnoye and Orekhovo-Borisovo Severnoye districts. Modern sports facilities are planned for construction here. The redevelopment of the territory will be carried out by an investor selected through a tender. The work is planned to be completed within four years. The project will create approximately 1,800 jobs," said Vladimir Efimov.

The site designated for redevelopment is located at 55 Shipilovsky Proezd. The Orekhovo and Domodedovskaya stations on the Zamoskvoretskaya metro line are nearby.

"Among the facilities that could be built are a sports and fitness center with a swimming pool, a skating rink, and a fitness center. The total area of the sports facilities will be almost 56,000 square meters. In addition to the construction of buildings, landscaping activities and the creation of the necessary road infrastructure are planned," added the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin made decisions on the integrated development of territories inseven districts.

As part of the Integrated Territorial Development (ITD) program, attractive urban spaces are being created in former industrial zones, inefficiently used, and undeveloped areas, seamlessly integrating into the city's fabric. Currently, 336 IID projects, covering a total area of over 4,200 hectares, are at various stages of development and implementation in the capital. The program is being implemented for on behalf of Mayor of Moscow.

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SPbGASU continues its participation in the "Universities for the Front" campaign.

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SPbGASU once again joined the "Universities for the Front" campaign, organized by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The Youth Policy Department initiated a collection of aid for SVO participants and organized the delivery of the supplies to the general collection point.

University faculty and staff assembled catalytic heaters, camouflage nets, thermal underwear, a chainsaw, and a universal mini-oven.

The students participated in the "Warmth" initiative, which involved making trench candles. The initiative was initiated by Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Civil Engineering Faculty, and Anna Tsarenko, his deputy for educational work. Nadezhda Talash, a specialist in the Department for the Protection of State Secrets, supervised the students' work. The candle-making process was labor-intensive: the students first made cardboard blanks in tin cans for paraffin filling, then heated the paraffin in the laboratory and poured it into the molds. Forty-seven trench candles were produced. The students also handcrafted talismans for the soldiers and wrote them letters of support.

Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina and Head of the Youth Policy Department Irina Nuryeva thanked all participants of the event and visited the Faculty of Automobile and Road Engineering, where another humanitarian aid collection point had been set up. Thanks to the efforts of master's students Oleg Shidov, Andrey Ulyashov, and Anastasia Petrova, the students collected supplies for the soldiers, including camouflage nets, thermal underwear, trench candles, a diesel generator, and much more.

Humanitarian aid from our university's staff and students has arrived at the single collection point for aid for participants in the Secondary Military District and residents of new regions, collected by educational organizations. It operates on the campus of the National Research University "MPEI" in Moscow. From MPEI, the latest batch of aid has been sent by convoy to the front lines.

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Sobyanin congratulated Moscow metro builders on their professional holiday.

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Russia celebrates Metro Builder's Day on October 2. Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his channel MAX messenger congratulated the industry's workers and veterans on their professional holiday.

"Several generations of builders have been creating the best Moscow metro in the world—the backbone of the transportation system, a landmark, and the pride of the capital. Each new station represents new encounters and plans, opportunities, and dreams that you have helped bring to life," the Moscow Mayor noted.

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This year, the capital's metro builders completed the first stage of construction Trinity Line and began to dig new tunnels Biryulevskaya lineConstruction continues. Rublevo-Arkhangelsk line metro. In the city center, on the Circle Line, specialists are working on a complex project – a station Dostoevskaya.

"The Moscow metro is developing at an unprecedented pace"And for this, dear friends, Muscovites thank you very much. I wish you good health, prosperity, and continued success in your creative endeavors," wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

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