China launches international digital yuan operations center

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Beijing, September 25 (Xinhua) — The International Digital Yuan Operations Center has officially opened in Shanghai, China's financial hub, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced Thursday.

The initiative to open the center is among eight new measures announced by Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng in June at the Lujiazui Forum for implementation in Shanghai.

As the head of the People's Bank of China stated at the forum, this center is designed to promote the internationalization of digital currency and the development of financial market services, while simultaneously supporting innovation in the field of digital finance.

Along with the launch of the center, three main platforms were introduced, including a digital cross-border payments platform, a blockchain services platform, and a digital assets platform.

Tian Xuan, Director of the National Institute of Financial Research at Tsinghua University, noted that the launch of the center represents an important step in the development of the digital yuan.

“The center promotes China’s influence in the global financial system and provides China’s open, inclusive, and innovative solution to improving the global cross-border payments system,” Tian Xuan explained. –0–

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China promised to make joint efforts with Cyprus to expand bilateral trade.

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New York, September 25 (Xinhua) — China hopes to work with Cyprus to further expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, as well as unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Thursday.

The head of the Chinese government made this statement during a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

As Li Qiang noted, despite the geographical distance between China and Cyprus, friendly contacts between the two countries have a long history.

He recalled that next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the fifth anniversary of the elevation of China-Cypriot relations to a strategic partnership. He said this opens up new opportunities for further deepening and developing interstate cooperation.

Li Qiang stated that China intends to work with Cyprus to develop traditional friendship, strengthen high-level exchanges, adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, openness and cooperation, and advance bilateral relations to new heights, achieving new practical results and bringing greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

Noting that China understands and supports Cyprus in defending its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, Li Qiang added that the Chinese side, in turn, appreciates Cyprus's adherence to the one-China principle.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China intends to further align its national development strategies with Cyprus and make more effective use of mechanisms such as the joint commission on trade and economic issues.

He expressed China's willingness to deepen and strengthen cooperation in the field of shipping, unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors such as clean energy, and expand exchanges in education, culture, youth, and at the regional level, so as to more effectively achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

China is ready to import more high-quality agricultural and food products from Cyprus, Li Qiang said, calling on the Cypriot side to continue to create a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment and provide more political support for cooperation between enterprises of the two countries.

The Chinese Prime Minister acknowledged that the current international situation is volatile and unstable. He expressed China's desire to closely cooperate with Cyprus in a multilateral format, jointly implement genuine multilateralism, protect and promote free trade, and promote a more equitable and rational global governance system.

Li Qiang also welcomed the active participation of the Cypriot side in the Global Governance Initiative.

The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China expressed hope that Cyprus will continue to play an important role in helping the European Union pursue a rational and pragmatic policy towards China, as well as in maintaining the correct vector of development of relations between the People's Republic of China and the EU. –0–

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China promised to make joint efforts with Cyprus to expand bilateral trade /more details/

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New York, September 25 (Xinhua) — China hopes to work with Cyprus to further expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, as well as unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Thursday.

The head of the Chinese government made this statement during a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

As Li Qiang noted, despite the geographical distance between China and Cyprus, friendly contacts between the two countries have a long history.

He recalled that next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the fifth anniversary of the elevation of China-Cypriot relations to a strategic partnership. He said this opens up new opportunities for further deepening and developing interstate cooperation.

Li Qiang stated that China intends to work with Cyprus to develop traditional friendship, strengthen high-level exchanges, adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, openness and cooperation, and advance bilateral relations to new heights, achieving new practical results and bringing greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

Noting that China understands and supports Cyprus in defending its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, Li Qiang added that the Chinese side, in turn, appreciates Cyprus's adherence to the one-China principle.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China intends to further align its national development strategies with Cyprus and make more effective use of mechanisms such as the joint commission on trade and economic issues.

He expressed China's willingness to deepen and strengthen cooperation in the field of shipping, unlock the potential for cooperation in emerging sectors such as clean energy, and expand exchanges in education, culture, youth, and at the regional level, so as to more effectively achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

China is ready to import more high-quality agricultural and food products from Cyprus, Li Qiang said, calling on the Cypriot side to continue to create a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment and provide more political support for cooperation between enterprises of the two countries.

The Chinese Prime Minister acknowledged that the current international situation is volatile and unstable. He expressed China's desire to closely cooperate with Cyprus in a multilateral format, jointly implement genuine multilateralism, protect and promote free trade, and promote a more equitable and rational global governance system.

Li Qiang also welcomed the active participation of the Cypriot side in the Global Governance Initiative.

The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China expressed hope that Cyprus will continue to play an important role in promoting the EU's rational and pragmatic policy towards China, as well as in maintaining the correct direction of development of relations between the People's Republic of China and the EU.

N. Christodoulides, in turn, stated that relations between Cyprus and China are based on mutual understanding and support. He noted that Cyprus firmly adheres to the one-China policy and highly values the strategic partnership between the two countries.

According to him, Cyprus hopes to intensify high-level contacts with the Chinese side, strengthen bilateral friendship and mutual trust, deepen cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, investment, agriculture and sports, as well as strengthen cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

The President of Cyprus noted that in the first half of next year, his country will assume the presidency of the European Union and will actively promote dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.

Cyprus is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in multilateral forums, uphold the authority of the UN Charter and international law, defend multilateralism, and jointly confront challenges, N. Christodoulides emphasized. –0–

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China's Ministry of Commerce has launched an investigation into Mexico's trade and investment barriers against China.

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BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday it will launch an investigation into Mexico's restrictive measures that create trade and investment barriers against China.

According to the department, the investigation will begin on September 25.

According to the ministry, the Mexican government's plans to increase customs duties on products from China and other partner countries that do not have free trade agreements with Mexico, as well as other trade and investment restrictions imposed by that country in recent years against China, are subject to investigation.

In response to a media question, a Ministry of Commerce official stated that, given US tariff abuses, all countries must jointly oppose any form of unilateralism and protectionism, without sacrificing the interests of third parties due to threats.

According to the official representative, if Mexico unilaterally imposes additional tariffs, even within the framework of the World Trade Organization, this would not only harm the interests of its trading partners, including China, but would also seriously impact the business environment in the country itself, undermining companies' confidence in investing in Mexico. The Chinese side firmly opposes this move, the Ministry of Commerce representative emphasized.

He noted that the decision to conduct the investigation is aimed at resolutely protecting the interests of the relevant industries in China.

The Ministry will make an objective and fair decision based on the investigation results and take necessary measures in accordance with the actual situation to resolutely protect China's legitimate rights and interests, the official representative concluded.

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China's commitment and actions to combat climate change are "unwavering," says China's Foreign Ministry.

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BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — China is one of the world's leading countries in terms of will, effort, and effectiveness in fulfilling its emissions reduction commitments, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Thursday. He described China's resolve and actions in the fight against climate change as "unwavering."

In a video message at the UN high-level event on climate change on September 24, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on all parties to build confidence, fulfill commitments, and deepen cooperation, and announced China's new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

According to the official representative, this demonstrates the country's strong commitment to multilateralism and support for the UN.

"For the first time, China has put forward an absolute emissions reduction target covering all greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy," he stressed.

Guo Jiakun pledged that China will continue to adhere to the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity and make every effort to realize its nationally determined contribution.

The diplomat recalled Xi Jinping's words that achieving the set goals requires not only China's own persistent efforts, but also a favorable and open international environment.

According to Guo Jiakun, China is ready to work with all parties to advance international cooperation in responding to climate change, promote the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, and promote global green and low-carbon transformation.

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The Central Party and Government Delegation presented souvenirs to Xinjiang to mark the region's 70th anniversary.

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URUMQI, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — A central Party and government delegation visiting northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to attend celebrations marking the region's 70th founding anniversary presented commemorative souvenirs to the region on Thursday.

Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and head of the delegation, attended the souvenir presentation ceremony.

The region was presented with a congratulatory plaque with the words of General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping: “Strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation, build a socialist modernized Xinjiang.”

In addition, Zun bowls, traditional Chinese vessels made of tin bronze that symbolize the unity of representatives of all ethnic groups in China, were presented to Xinjiang.

Other gifts included titanium alloy thermoses, enamel teapots, electrocardiographs, blood pressure monitors, glucometers, telescopes, portable speakers, washing machines, and microwave ovens. –0–

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China condemned Lin Jialong's visit to New York during the UN General Assembly session.

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Beijing, September 25 (Xinhua) — China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolutely opposes the visit of Lin Jialong, head of Taiwan's so-called Foreign Affairs Office, to New York during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement at a departmental briefing. He said that by allowing Lin Jialong to visit New York during the UN General Assembly session, the US provided a public platform for provocations by separatists advocating for "Taiwan independence."

As Guo Jiakun pointed out, this move constitutes gross interference in China's internal affairs, a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiqués, and sends a very wrong signal to separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence."

Guo Jiakun noted that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration sent Lin Jialong to New York during the UN General Assembly session to contact Taiwan's so-called "diplomatic allies" and some American politicians, to curry favor wherever possible, with a clear political plan to secure foreign support for "Taiwan independence," including from the United States.

“We solemnly warn the DPP leadership and the stubborn adherents of separatism that their atrocities will inevitably end in self-destruction, that any provocations aimed at achieving ‘Taiwan independence’ will inevitably backfire on those who initiate them,” the official representative said.

Guo Jiakun also called on the few countries that still maintain so-called “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan not to succumb to the constant manipulation and use of “Taiwan independence” supporters.

"The time has come to recognize that the one-China principle is a common trend of the times and a shared aspiration of the people. Those who associate themselves with the clique of forces advocating for 'Taiwan independence' will have no future," Guo Jiakun pointed out.

He reiterated that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of it, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing all of China.

"The international community's firm commitment to the one-China principle is unwavering. Nothing will stop China from achieving complete reunification," Guo Jiakun concluded.

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Marat Khusnullin: The Novorossiya highway continues to expand to four lanes.

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A high-quality road network is the foundation for dynamic regional development. In the nearly three years since the reunification of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson Oblasts, with Russia, their road networks have undergone significant changes. One of the most ambitious projects is the R-280 "Novorossiya" highway, the main land artery leading to Crimea. An additional 10 billion rubles from the federal budget were allocated for its major overhaul. Road workers are currently completing preparatory work on the section of the road from Mariupol to the Zaporizhia Oblast, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Since 2022, the reunited regions have been actively integrating into the Russian national space, integrating into the country's extensive road network. The land route to Crimea, part of the Azov Transport Ring, runs through their territories. Federal Highway R-280 "Novorossiya" is part of this ring, which was expanded to four lanes last year from the border of the Rostov Region to Mariupol. Road workers are currently completing preparatory work on the approximately 32 km long sections of the major overhaul from Mariupol to the border with the Zaporizhzhia Region," the Deputy Prime Minister explained.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that on the Novoazovsk section of the road in the DPR, specialists have completed the embankment and subbase layers, and are beginning to lay the first layers of asphalt concrete. The first stage of the bridge over the Gruzsky Yelanchik River is complete. One of the key development projects for the Novorossiya Highway is the Mariupol bypass. The preparatory phase is underway, and production capacity is being expanded for the main construction and installation work.

"The federal road network of the LPR, DPR, and Zaporizhia and Kherson regions is of strategic importance, especially in the current geopolitical situation. We are making every effort to thoroughly modernize the road infrastructure. We are working on all key areas—from bringing existing roads up to standard and expanding them during major repairs to constructing new highways, with an emphasis on bypassing major population centers, such as Mariupol in the DPR. Such a comprehensive, integrated approach will undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the economies of all four regions," emphasized Rosavtodor Head Roman Novikov.

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Dmitry Patrushev met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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During a working visit to India, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

"Russia values its privileged strategic partnership with India. It is one of Russia's key allies on the international stage. Every year, Russian-Indian economic cooperation grows ever more impressive. In 2024, trade between our countries reached a historic high," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The parties discussed progress toward concluding a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India. The creation of a BRICS grain exchange was also discussed. This step will facilitate increased mutual agricultural exports.

Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that Russia will make every effort to strengthen the partnership between the two countries and continue constructive dialogue on all issues of industry cooperation.

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Dmitry Grigorenko: Russia and China are strengthening their digital partnership.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko opened the Russian delegation's participation in the World Expo for Digital Commerce in Hangzhou. Under the Deputy Prime Minister's leadership, the delegation will participate in key events of the international exhibition in the coming days, where it will present its domestic digitalization experience.

In his speech at the exhibition's opening ceremony, Dmitry Grigorenko emphasized Russia's developed and competitive IT sector. "We have our own search engines, social networks, antivirus software, and digital platforms. Nearly 70% of Russian internet users choose a domestic browser to search for information, and our marketplaces and services are used by millions of people daily," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Over the past four years, Russia has been among the world leaders in e-commerce market growth, with this figure increasing by 30% annually.

More than 10 million people order food delivery or taxis daily through Russian mobile apps.

The country's experience developing a platform economy has also had a significant impact on public administration. The government services portal, which currently ranks eighth in monthly audience among all Russian online services, exemplifies the digitalization of citizen interactions. The portal provides access to over 1,600 services and currently has over 117 million registered Russian citizens—approximately 95% of Russians over 14 years old.

"We are pleased to share our accumulated IT experience with our Chinese colleagues. The Hangzhou World Digital Commerce Expo is becoming an excellent platform for exchanging best digitalization practices. This is important not only for government agencies but also for businesses," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

The Hangzhou World Digital Trade Expo is a major international platform dedicated to the development of global digital trade, the exchange of experience, and the demonstration of innovative technologies.

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