China has published a list of the top 500 manufacturing enterprises for 2025.

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HEFEI, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — The list of China's top 500 manufacturing enterprises in 2025 was released Saturday at the 2025 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province.

The list, jointly compiled by the China Federation of Enterprises (CFE) and the China Society of Entrepreneurs (CSE), has been published for 21 consecutive years, highlighting the consistent progress of China's manufacturing sector.

The threshold for inclusion in the list based on operating income increased from 11.09 billion yuan (about 1.56 billion US dollars) at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) to 17.37 billion yuan in 2024. Meanwhile, the combined operating income of the top 500 companies increased from 40.24 trillion yuan to 51.68 trillion yuan.

Li Bin, Executive Vice President of the Chinese Food and Agriculture Organization (CFO), said that the global economy faced numerous challenges last year. Chinese manufacturing companies, represented by the aforementioned top 500 companies, boldly overcame these challenges through innovative breakthroughs and strengthened their foundations through structural optimization.

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The final of the international music competition "Intervision" took place in Moscow.

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Moscow, September 21 (Xinhua) — The Intervision International Music Competition concluded in Moscow on Saturday. Participants from more than 20 countries, including China, Russia, Qatar, India, Cuba, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Madagascar, and others, performed in the final.

"I am confident that the competition will become one of the most recognizable and beloved throughout the world, because through dialogue and mutual respect, and through strengthening trust between cultures, we become spiritually richer," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his video address on the occasion of the competition.

He also added that the competition aims to demonstrate the unifying power of art.

"Nations have the right to free development and to preserve their identity. People strive to communicate and better understand the cultures of other countries," Vladimir Putin added.

Singer Wang Xi represented China. "Russia and China are countries with vast cultures. We respect each other's cultures and will become a bridge of friendship for the entire world," he said after his performance.

The winner of Intervision was determined by an international professional jury consisting of recognized music experts from each of the participating countries.

The main prize, a crystal cup, went to a singer from Vietnam.

The next Intervision contest is planned to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026. –0–

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China is ready to build a global scientific and technological community for a better future, says Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong said Saturday that China is willing to cooperate with all countries to jointly build a global scientific and technological community and create a better future.

Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai.

The Vice Premier called for the establishment of an open and inclusive global innovation network, jointly addressing major challenges such as climate change, promoting the mutual exchange of technological achievements, and improving the global scientific and technological governance system, while simultaneously implementing the Global Governance Initiative.

The event was attended by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus (the country is the guest of honor at the forum this year) Nikolai Snopkov, as well as member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee Chen Jining. –0–

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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been extended on the Formula 1 calendar until 2030.

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Baku, September 20 /Xinhua/ — The contract to host the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been extended until 2030 following the signing of an agreement between the organizers and the country's government, Baku City Circuit said on Saturday.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali called the Baku circuit "unique" for its combination of long straights and tight turns in the historic city center, emphasizing that it "gives spectators an intense and exciting race every year."

“The contract extension reflects the high level of trust and cooperation between Formula 1, the government of Azerbaijan and the promoter, and opens up new prospects for the future of racing in the country,” he noted. –0–

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The prospects for cooperation between the Arkhangelsk region of the Russian Federation and China are very good, according to the region's governor, A. Tsybulsky.

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Arkhangelsk, September 20 (Xinhua) — The prospects for expanding cooperation with China are very good, said Alexander Tsybulsky, governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk region, at a meeting Friday with foreign journalists who came to Pomorye as part of a press tour organized with the support of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"China has traditionally been our reliable partner. We have established good ties, and our trade turnover is quite large. In terms of our foreign trade turnover, deliveries to China account for approximately 34 percent of our total, and they are growing," said A. Tsybulsky, responding to a question from Xinhua.

According to him, the Arkhangelsk region primarily supplies woodworking products to China, and receives in return mainly technological products, mechanical engineering products, and components for the automotive industry.

At a meeting with foreign journalists, the Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region outlined the region's key development areas. He stated that shipbuilding and ship repair are among the top priorities today. Since the introduction of Western sanctions in 2022, investment has flowed into this sector, many new jobs have been created, and today Arkhangelsk shipyards are operating at full capacity. Five state-of-the-art fishing trawlers have been built over the past four years.

The second area is logistics. "We have a government decision to develop the Arkhangelsk transport hub as a strategic gateway to the Northern Sea Route," noted A. Tsybulsky. Construction of a new deepwater area of the Arkhangelsk seaport is planned. "We will have a port capable of handling vessels with a deadweight of up to 75,000 tons. Investors have already been identified, including Chinese partners who have expressed interest in this project."

The third area, the governor explained, is mineral extraction. The region is rich in rare earth metal deposits, diamond mining is underway, and gold exploration is active.

The traditional focus is the forestry and pulp and paper industries. "We are currently actively working on supplying our biofuels to China."

The governor sees the development of tourism and humanitarian exchanges as a very promising area. "I always say that the Arkhangelsk Region is a place for people who can come, immerse themselves in history and culture, and simultaneously enjoy the northern lights, the beautiful sea views, visit the largest karst caves in Europe, and, as an industrial tourist, see how diamonds and oil are mined, or how ships are built," said A. Tsybulsky.

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A cyberattack has disrupted operations at major European airports, causing flight delays and cancellations.

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LONDON/BRUSSEL, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — A cyberattack on a check-in and boarding system provider has disrupted operations at several major airports in Europe, leading to flight delays and cancellations.

Heathrow, London's main and largest international airport, said on Saturday morning that a "technical issue" had affected its check-in and boarding service provider.

"A third-party supplier that provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines at various airports is experiencing technical issues that could result in delays for passengers," a Heathrow Airport spokesperson said, according to local media.

Airports in Brussels and Berlin were also hit by the cyberattack.

Brussels Airport said in a statement that a cyberattack on the evening of September 19 forced the airport to switch to fully manual check-in and boarding of flights while the service provider worked to resolve the issue.

The cyberattack caused significant flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. According to data from the air traffic tracking service Flightradar24, as of Saturday morning, approximately 91% of flights at Brussels Airport were delayed, with an average delay of 51 minutes.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany also reported the impact of the attack, warning passengers of the possibility of longer wait times at check-in and boarding.

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More than 1,700 cases of chikungunya fever have been reported in the southern Chinese city of Jiangmen.

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GUANGZHOU, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — Authorities in Jiangmen City, south China's Guangdong Province, reported 1,714 cases of chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, as of Sept. 19, triggering a public health emergency response.

At a press conference on Saturday, officials said all cases reported so far were mild, with no severe or fatal outcomes.

On September 19, the city government decided to implement a Level 3 public health emergency response in response to the ongoing chikungunya fever situation in Jiangmen.

Chikungunya fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the chikungunya virus, the main clinical symptoms of which are fever, rash and joint pain.

This virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. –0–

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The Israel Defense Forces reported striking 100 targets in the Gaza Strip.

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JERUSALEM, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that its air force struck about 100 targets in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.

The statement said the targets included underground infrastructure facilities, weapons depots and combat cells.

At the same time, IDF ground forces expanded operations in Gaza City, destroying military infrastructure, including tunnels, mined buildings, Hamas operational facilities, and sniper positions.

According to the IDF, troops found weapons and eliminated Hamas military wing militants in the area.

The Israeli army also reported the destruction of military infrastructure and the elimination of militants in the northern and southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis and Rafah.

At least 34 Palestinians have been killed and 200 others wounded in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours as a result of Israeli strikes, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Saturday.

According to official statistics from the enclave's health authorities, the total number of Palestinians killed since the start of the current round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on October 7, 2023, has reached 65,208, while 166,271 have been injured. –0–

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Construction has begun on a new expressway connecting the north and south of Xinjiang.

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URUMQI, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — Construction of a new expressway through the Tianshan Mountains began Saturday in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The highway is designed to reduce travel time between the region's north and south and strengthen tourism and trade ties.

The 393.7-kilometer Duqu Expressway will connect Dushanzi County in northern Xinjiang with Kuqa County in the south. Designed to achieve speeds of 100-120 km/h, the highway is scheduled for completion in 2032, reducing travel time to approximately five hours.

Renowned for its scenic beauty, the current Duku (Dushanzi-Kucha) highway is only open four months a year due to snowfall and icy conditions. The new highway will allow year-round travel and connect popular tourist attractions, including the Narat Landscape Park.

In recent decades, China has made significant progress in connecting northern and southern Xinjiang with highways such as the Urumqi-Korla and Dushanzi-Kuqa highways. These projects have made travel within the region significantly more convenient.

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The development of the Northern Sea Route is one of Russia's strategic priorities, according to Arkhangelsk Region Governor A. Tsybulsky.

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Arkhangelsk, Russia, September 20, Xinhua — The development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is one of Russia's strategic priorities. It is a highly promising logistics route that could significantly impact global logistics. Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky announced this on Friday at a meeting with foreign journalists who came to Pomorye as part of a press tour organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Regarding the development of the Northern Sea Route, it's absolutely clear that this is a strategic priority for our country, for Russia. And for the world as a whole, it's a very promising logistics route," he said, responding to a question from Xinhua.

“This is truly a ‘mission of the era’ today, one that has the potential to revolutionise global trade logistics in many ways,” he added.

According to A. Tsybulsky, year-round shipping along the NSR will be possible in 5-6 years. Vessels with the required ice class are already being built, and all technologies have been refined. Once shipping along the NSR becomes year-round, this route will acquire a completely new significance for global trade.

China could benefit from using the NSR, according to the governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk Region. Trade between Russia and China is growing, and political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries is rapidly developing. He noted that the NSR offers significant time savings—up to 25 days—and is the shortest sea route from Asia to Europe. And the port of Arkhangelsk offers the shortest route for delivering Chinese goods to Moscow and central Russia.

"We see interest from our Chinese partners. It's growing. I think the prospects are very bright," emphasized A. Tsybulsky.

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