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Summer is the time of real tourism boom in China

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

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Summer vacation in China is a time when people with children go on trips and vacations, helping to generate a tourism boom.

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Summer vacation in China is a time when people with children go on trips and vacations, helping to generate a tourism boom.

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Summer vacation in China is a time when people with children go on trips and vacations, helping to generate a tourism boom.

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Summer vacation in China is a time when people with children go on trips and vacations, helping to generate a tourism boom.

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Summer vacation in China is a time when people with children go on trips and vacations, helping to generate a tourism boom.

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China increases aid to UNRWA, calls for global support

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AMMAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — China signed a contribution agreement on Wednesday for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and called for further international support for the organization, which says it faces an "existential crisis" due to the war in Gaza and a severe funding shortage.

The agreement, part of Beijing's annual donation, was signed in the Jordanian capital by China's head of mission to Palestine Zeng Jixin and UNRWA's director of partnerships Karim Amer.

Zeng Jixin praised UNRWA's "indispensable" role in providing humanitarian aid to millions of Palestinian refugees. China has increased its annual donations and provided medicine and other aid since the conflict in Gaza began, the diplomat added.

"China calls on the international community to continue to support UNRWA," Zeng Jixin said, adding that Beijing is willing to work to end the fighting and achieve a just and lasting solution based on the principle of "two states for two peoples."

UNRWA faced a major financial crisis when several key donor countries suspended contributions following Israeli allegations that several agency staff members were involved in Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023. Although many donors have since resumed giving, the organisation says it still faces “very significant” financial challenges.

UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma said the agency was also facing an "existential crisis" amid the devastating conflict in Gaza, where at least 340 of its staff have been killed since the war began.

"China has been a close friend of the Palestinian refugees, a close friend of UNRWA. We always welcome their contribution," said J. Tuma, expressing gratitude to Beijing for its support.

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Afghanistan prepares to celebrate victory over US-led foreign troops

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KABUL, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Afghanistan's interim government is preparing to celebrate Victory Day, marking the defeat of US-led foreign troops on Aug. 15, 2021. Four years ago, the day paved the way for the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

All major roads, including the one connecting Kabul's international airport to the deserted US embassy, were draped with white administration flags on Thursday.

In addition, slogans reading “Afghans defeated the invaders” are posted on the walls of some government buildings and at transport interchanges.

The interim government of Afghanistan came to power on August 15, 2021, and the last American soldier left the country on August 31 of that year.

Following the defeat and withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, the country's interim government declared August 15 "Victory Day." –0–

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Rosneft and the Government of the Orenburg Region presented a new tourist route

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Rosneft and the Ministry of Economic Development, Investment, Tourism and Foreign Relations of the Orenburg Region presented a new route, Steppe Stories. The presentation of the tourist auto route took place in the city of Buzuluk at the Bashneft gas station (part of Rosneft). The guests of the event also took part in an educational quiz with a drawing of useful travel prizes.

The tourism project is the result of joint work of the Company and regional authorities aimed at developing domestic tourism and infrastructure. Rosneft creates comfortable conditions for car travelers, improving the quality of services at its petrol stations and actively developing roadside services.

The new route has already been presented on Rosneft’s special information and service platform – “Horizons of Russia: Come with us!" Thanks to the unique navigation functionality, all interesting locations become stops on the route, which the car tourist can independently collect and change at any time during the trip, based on personal interests and taking into account the location of the services necessary for car tourists.

The 250 km route runs from the city of Buzuluk to Aksakovo through the picturesque steppe landscapes of Western Orenburg. Travelers following from Buzuluk to the north of the region will be able to visit the Buzuluksky Bor National Park, the largest relict forest in the steppe Eurasia, about 10 thousand years old. Here you can find giant pines with a circumference of more than 4 meters. One of the oldest trees in Russia, the Queen Pine, also grows in the park; its age exceeds 300 years.

The next attraction on the way is the cave hermitage of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in Buzuluk. The great Russian writer Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy visited the elder who lived in these caves. The monastery had an important spiritual significance for the residents of the Orenburg and Samara provinces. Today, tourists and pilgrims can visit the holy spring, chapel and cells, which are connected by vaulted galleries.

A poetic and musical point on the route is the village of Vorontsovka, founded by Count Vorontsov in the 18th century. Here, the future bard Vladimir Vysotsky first picked up a guitar. The village club named after him keeps rare photographs, a guitar, letters and memories of the legendary guest.

Further along the route, travelers will be able to visit the village of Derzhavino, the estate of the Derzhavin family, founded in 1750 by the father of the famous Russian poet and statesman of the Enlightenment era. The village has preserved an 18th-century church built with funds from Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin.

The village of Preobrazhenka in the Buzuluk district is the Orenburg estate of the Karamzin family. It was here that the "Count of Russian History" Nikolai Karamzin was born almost 300 years ago.

The route ends in the Buguruslan district, where in July 2025, after a large-scale restoration, the museum-reserve of the writer Sergei Aksakov was opened. On an area of more than 500 hectares, not only the buildings, but also the entire historical landscape have been restored.

There are Bashneft gas stations located at an optimal distance along the route, where tourists can fill up their car with guaranteed high-quality fuel, have a comfortable rest and buy necessary goods on the road, including locally produced goods.

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The Orenburg Region is one of the key regions of Rosneft's operations. "Steppe Stories" became the third tourist route developed by Rosneft and the Ministry of Economic Development, Investment, Tourism and Foreign Relations of the Orenburg Region. In 2024, as part of the "Horizons of Russia" project, the interregional route "Power of Nature" was opened from Orenburg to the capital of Bashkortostan, Ufa, and "Relict Pearl" – from the capital of the region to the Buzuluk Forest.

The Bashneft network of petrol stations in the region includes 89 petrol stations. The retail network of NK Rosneft is the largest in the Russian Federation in terms of geographical coverage and number of stations, and the Rosneft petrol station brand is one of the leaders in Russia in terms of recognition and fuel quality. In total, the Company operates about 3,000 petrol stations.

Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism – together with partners, over 40 routes for car travel across regions of the Russian Federation have already been developed. Some of them are already presented on the Horizons of Russia platform. With its help, you can plan a trip to interesting places through the infrastructure of roadside services and Rosneft gas stations in the constructor mode.

Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftAugust 14, 2025

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Polytechnic students are winners and prize winners of the XX open competition of TGC-1

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The award ceremony for the winners of the XX open competition of PJSC "TGK-1" for the best diploma project among students of the Northwestern Federal District was held. Polytechnic students once again demonstrated a high level of training, winning prizes in key nominations.

Over the past 20 years, the competition has become a significant platform for identifying promising specialists and relevant solutions in the energy sector. The participants' work was assessed by experts from PJSC TGK-1 based on the criteria of the topic's relevance to the industry, the quality of development, and the effectiveness of the project.

It is very pleasant that our cooperation with universities is becoming more active every year, new universities are constantly joining us. Such events unite all energy specialists, and our employees are increasingly immersed in working with students. Each project was reviewed by at least two experts from the company, – said the head of the Training Center Victoria Plotnikova.

Winners and prize winners from SPbPU

Nomination "Thermal power plants and heating networks"

Andrey Kuvaev — Master's degree program "High-tech and economics of innovations"; Master's thesis "Improving the efficiency of fuel backup systems of thermal power plants". Supervisor: Olga Valentinovna Novikova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy of the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU, Candidate of Economic Sciences.

Mark Mironchuk — Master's degree in Thermal Power Engineering and Thermal Engineering; Master's thesis "Optimization of the thermal scheme of a combined-cycle gas turbine unit based on GTE-65 for the climatic conditions of St. Petersburg". Supervisor: Yaroslav Aleksandrovich Vladimirov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU, Candidate of Technical Sciences.

Nomination "Electrical systems and networks"

Dmitry Egorov — Master's degree program "Heat Power Engineering and Thermal Engineering"; Master's thesis "Optimization of the power supply system of isolated and remote settlements due to the introduction of flexible sources". Supervisor: Irina Dmitrievna Anikina, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy of the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU, Candidate of Technical Sciences.

Nomination "Economics and Management at an Energy Enterprise"

Vladimir Kashepov — Master's degree program "High-tech and economics of innovations"; Master's thesis "Development of hydrogen energy in Russia: economic and technological analysis of hydrogen transport and storage technologies". Supervisor: Tatyana Mikhailovna Bugaeva, Associate Professor of the Higher Engineering and Economic School of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU, PhD in Economics.

Polina Karpovich — Management major; final qualifying work “Intellectual Property Management on the Example of Energy Industry Enterprises”. Supervisor: Inga Viktorovna Skvortsova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU, Doctor of Economics.

Nomination "Automation and information technologies in energy"

Elena Rakhimova — Master's degree program "Software Engineering"; Master's thesis "Development of a decision support system for an energy generating company". Supervisor: Igor Vasilyevich Ilyin, Director of the Higher School of Business Engineering of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.

Nomination "Reduction of harmful impact on the environment and ecology in energy"

Ekaterina Zavorochayeva — Master's degree program "High-tech and economics of innovations"; Master's thesis "Assessment of the impact of the use of technology for processing machine oil on the environmental situation in the region of the Russian Federation". Supervisor: Yulia Adolfovna Voropaeva, Associate Professor of the Higher Engineering and Economic School of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU, Head of the Tariff Regulation Department of the Department of Economics, Candidate of Economic Sciences.

Nomination "Construction, operation and management of renewable energy facilities"

Alexander Safonov — Master's degree program "Heat Power Engineering and Thermal Engineering"; Master's thesis "Efficiency of the implementation of technology for processing solid municipal waste into hydrogen at the Severnaya TPP-21 of PJSC TGK-1". Supervisor: Irina Dmitrievna Anikina, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy of the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU, Candidate of Technical Sciences.

Deputy Managing Director for Development and Property Management of PJSC TGK-1 Eduard Lisitsky noted: Great enthusiasm and courage of young specialists in solving complex technical problems, high level of diploma theses and proposed solutions.

HR Director of PJSC TGK-1 Evgeniya Kvint emphasized: I thank the representatives of universities for their interest in cooperation with TGK-1, for your productive work with students who are interested in science, technology and our company. We will be happy to welcome talented guys to our company for internship and, of course, employment.

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Thailand's central bank cuts interest rate to 1.5 percent

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BANGKOK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Thailand's central bank on Wednesday cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, the fourth cut in 10 months, to support a sluggish economy amid weak private consumption and global trade tensions.

The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to cut the overnight repurchase rate to 1.5 percent from 1.75 percent, taking borrowing costs to their lowest since February 2023.

The central bank said in a statement that Thailand's economy is projected to grow this year and next in line with its previous estimate, but that U.S. trade policies will exacerbate structural problems and weaken competitiveness, especially for vulnerable small businesses.

Looking ahead, economic growth is expected to slow in the second half of the year due to the imposition of U.S. tariffs and a decline in short-term tourist arrivals due to increased regional competition, the statement said.

The central bank's monetary policy committee secretary, Sakkapop Panyanukul, said the monetary policy framework aims to maintain price stability, promote sustainable growth and preserve financial stability.

“The committee believes that monetary policy needs to be somewhat more accommodative to provide a favourable financial environment for business adjustment and help ease the burden on vulnerable groups,” S. Panyanukul said at a news conference.

The central bank also noted the importance of ensuring macro-financial stability given the limited room for policy maneuver. –0–

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During the summer holidays this year, the average daily number of tourists entering and leaving Suifenhe checkpoint broke the historical record for the past three years.

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — The popularity of cross-border tourism at Suifenhe Port in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province continues to grow during the summer holiday, with the average daily number of incoming and outgoing tourists at the port exceeding 1,500, breaking the historical record for the same period in the past three years, according to the website of the Suifenhe Municipal People's Government.

With rich cultural heritage and unique color, Suifenhe City is an ideal place for recreation, health improvement and tourism.

In recent years, relying on excellent ecological resources, the city has continuously upgraded tourism products and consumption patterns. The summer economy in Suifenhe has been developing dynamically, attracting more and more tourists to enjoy the city's refreshing coolness.

Yan Siying, a representative of Suifenhe Customs, noted that during the summer holidays of this year, many cultural and sports events are held in Suifenhe under the joint initiative of China and Russia, which leads to frequent human exchanges. In addition, various types of cross-border tourism are also very popular.

Yan Siying further noted that Suifenhe Customs and Border Control have opened a "green channel" to ensure efficient customs clearance and passport control for seriously ill tourists.

It is worth recalling that, thanks to its unique geographical location and constantly improving health service system, Suifenhe City has seen a boom in cross-border medical and health services this summer, focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), giving new impetus to the city's development.

The city has been consistently optimizing the structure of its medical and healthcare industry in recent years. For example, Suifenhe People's Hospital has integrated local resources of key specialties with unique areas such as TCM physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment, developing personalized health programs for Russian tourists. Professional interpreters accompany guests from appointment to rehabilitation observation, ensuring a seamless cross-border health and wellness experience. -0-

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Hungary issues highest heat alert

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BUDAPEST, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Hungarian health authorities have issued a level 3 heat alert, the highest in the country, for the entire territory from Thursday to Sunday, based on the latest forecasts from national weather service HungaroMet.

Forecasters say average daily temperatures in many areas will exceed 27 degrees Celsius, with peak temperatures likely to exceed 35 degrees.

Authorities warn that such extreme heat poses a serious risk to everyone's health, including those in good physical condition. The highest heat alert was last issued on June 24.

A nationwide ban on campfires in forests and within 200 metres of them is in effect from Sunday. Authorities warn that the vegetation is so dry that it could be ignited by a spark or heat source. While open fire cooking or grilling is permitted in private gardens, fires must not be left unattended.

There have been 8,106 registered open-air fires in Hungary this year, injuring 55 people and burning a total of 93 million square meters of land.

Officials are urging people to drink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, caffeine and drinks high in sugar, and limit outdoor activities during the hottest hours of the day. They are also stressing that children, the elderly, the sick or pets should never be left in parked cars.

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Chinese brands dominated Indonesia's EV market in first seven months of this year

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JAKARTA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands dominated Indonesia's EV market from January to July, data released by the Indonesian Automobile Industry Association (KGAIINDO) showed Wednesday.

Chinese automaker BYD led the market in the first seven months, selling 16,427 units of electric vehicles. Its strong performance was supported by popular models such as the M6, Sealion 7, Atto 3, Seal, and Dolphin. In late July, BYD unveiled its latest city EV, the Atto 1, at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, attracting attention with a starting price of Rp 195 million (about US$12,080).

In second place was BYD Group's premium sub-brand Denza with 6,256 electric cars sold, followed by Chinese manufacturer Wuling with 6,210 units. Chery took fourth place /5,196 units/, while Aion was fifth /3,126 units/.

Overall, EV sales in Indonesia reached 42,178 units from January to July, almost matching the total annual sales target of 43,188 units in 2024.

Indonesia's government has pledged to cut carbon emissions by switching from fossil fuels to clean energy. –0–

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Samotlorneftegaz increases the reliability of oil production equipment

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Specialists at Samotlorneftegaz, one of Rosneft's key production assets, have developed a system to protect electric centrifugal pumps from mechanical impurities. The new technology can significantly increase the reliability and efficiency of the equipment. As a result of installing innovative filters in the design, the equipment's failure rate has increased by 2.3 times to 206 days. The economic effect of the innovation in the next five years may amount to about 850 million rubles.

Mechanical impurities contained in formation fluid are one of the main reasons for the failure of electric centrifugal pumps. Small-sized pumps, due to the specific design, especially need protection from sand and proppant. After successful pilot tests at the Samotlor field, two of the most effective Russian-made filters were identified. The gravity-slot filter combines two cleaning methods at once – mechanical filtration and separation of impurities using centrifugal forces. The efficiency of the volume-wire filter is ensured by the unique properties of the filter material. The equipment allows for the screening of mechanical impurities up to 100 micrometers in size and has a throughput capacity of up to 200 cubic meters of liquid per day.

The use of filters to improve the reliability of small-sized pumps has great potential. The production fund of Samotlorneftegaz includes more than 300 non-standard diameter wells with significant removal of mechanical impurities.

Development of technological potential is one of the key elements of Rosneft's strategy. The company prioritizes innovation activities, defining technological leadership as a key factor in competitiveness in the oil market.

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Samotlorneftegaz, one of Rosneft's key production assets, is developing Russia's largest Samotlor field in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. The total area of the company's licensed sites is 2.9 thousand square kilometers.

Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftAugust 14, 2025

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