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Belarusians, like no one else, understand the pain of the Chinese people in the fight against militaristic Japan – Chairman of the Board of the Second National TV Channel of Belarus

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MINSK, Aug. 18 /Xinhua/ — Belarusians, like no one else, understand the pain of the Chinese people in the fight against militaristic Japan because similar tragic events took place in Belarus. This was stated in an interview with a Xinhua correspondent in Minsk by Igor Lutsky, Chairman of the Board of the Second National TV Channel of Belarus, during the opening of a photo exhibition called “Remembering the Past, Creating the Future” in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggressors and the World Anti-Fascist War, which opened in the Victory Hall of the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War.

I. Lutsky noted that this exhibition allows preserving the history of what the USSR and China did together to ensure global peace. “It is very sad that the current situation in the world is also close to collapse. But we see that the leaders of China and Belarus are doing everything to preserve peace. And the upcoming meeting on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, which will be held in China, will mark the beginning of another powerful movement to preserve peace,” the Xinhua interlocutor emphasized.

He also reported that he visited the places in Nanjing and Wuhan where Japanese militarists committed atrocities against the Chinese people. “Belarusians, like no one else, understand the pain of the Chinese people in the fight against militaristic Japan because similar tragic events took place in Belarus. The genocide of the Belarusian and Chinese peoples at that time is something incredibly wild for humanity,” I. Lutsky noted.

He also noted the connection between the destruction of Nanjing and Minsk. These tragic historical events are also a reason for the Chinese and Belarusians to better understand each other's pain.

"We are doing everything to ensure that this memory, shared pain, shared tragedy lives in the hearts of our people today, so that they do not forget it. We are also doing everything to ensure that the new generation does not forget the history of the joint heroic struggle, including when talking about World War II, about the struggle of the Chinese people against the Japanese invaders. We are talking not only about the tragedy, but also about the immortal feat," I. Lutsky emphasized.

According to him, the heroes shown at the photo exhibition demonstrated an example of how to defend peace and our homeland together. “It is very important to pass this on to future generations. The leaders of our two countries are absolutely determined to resolve any conflicts peacefully and are working to maintain a peaceful agenda on a global scale,” I. Lutsky summed up. –0–

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Zimbabwe minister praises Chinese-invested steel plant for boosting country's industrialisation

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HARARE, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese-invested steelmaker Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) has helped accelerate Zimbabwe's industrialization, the country's Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Jenfan Muswere said.

Speaking during a media tour on Friday, Muswere described the project as one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's success stories, saying it reflected Zimbabwe's aspirations to achieve industrial self-sufficiency.

“For many decades, Zimbabwe imported billions of dollars worth of steel, but with the advent of DISCO, the country is now benefiting from import substitution,” said D. Muswere.

He said the steel plant, which received a special economic zone certificate as well as development and operating permits from the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency last week, would help beneficiate minerals and increase their value addition, thereby stimulating job creation and contributing to Zimbabwe's economic growth.

Xu Keming, CEO of DISCO, said the special economic zone status would help unlock Zimbabwe's industrialisation potential and contribute to the country's economic growth.

“We will be ready to accept new investments in the industrial park, especially in the zone. We believe that this zone will become the most successful and dynamic zone in the country,” the head of the company said, adding that the steel plant will be the main project in the industrial zone, where investments in enterprises engaged in the extraction and processing of raw materials are welcomed.

DISCO, a subsidiary of China's Tsingshan Holding Group, has started construction of a steel plant in the Midlands province in 2022 in a bid to make Zimbabwe a major regional player in steel production. –0–

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Beijing Music Festival to Open in October This Year

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BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — The 28th Beijing Music Festival (BMF), which will be held from Oct. 10 to 24 this year, will feature artists and musical groups from China, Switzerland, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and other countries.

The opening ceremony of the festival, which will take place at the National Center for the Performing Arts of China (National Grand Theater of China) in Beijing, will feature the China Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of renowned conductor Yu Long, this was reported at a press conference dedicated to the SMF.

This year, an innovative socially useful project will be presented at the PMF. It will include the implementation of a program to promote music among the population, combining online and offline formats, as well as master classes, music studios and other events designed to enrich the musical experience of local residents, music lovers, teenagers and students. -0-

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Tianjin Gives New Impetus to SCO Cooperation

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From August 31 to September 1, 2025, the Chinese city of Tianjin will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which will bring together leaders of more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations. This will be the largest summit in the history of the SCO.

"The organization is currently paying special attention to regional and intercity cooperation. Tianjin can present its experience in urban management, green and digital city development at the summit – this will be extremely attractive for the SCO countries," said Sun Zhuangzhi, director of the Institute of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, head of the SCO Research Center.

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The government will allocate more than half a billion rubles for advanced financing of the construction of a highway in Crimea

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In 2025, the Republic of Crimea will receive 539.8 million rubles for advanced financing of the construction and reconstruction of a regional highway. The order to this effect was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

The funds are intended to ensure the construction of the 35A-002 (E-105) route, which runs through Simferopol, Alushta and Yalta. They will make it possible to build the first 25-kilometer section of the road.

The subsidy will be allocated within the framework of the federal project “Socio-economic development of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol”.

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The government has expanded the list of organizations whose prizes are exempt from personal income tax

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Resolution of August 11, 2025 No. 1197

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Resolution of August 11, 2025 No. 1197

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a resolution expanding the list of non-profit organizations whose grants, awards and prizes are not subject to personal income tax (PIT, 13%).

The list includes the History of the Fatherland Foundation, whose activities are related to the popularization of Russian history in the country and abroad, the preservation of the historical heritage and traditions of the peoples of Russia, as well as support for historical education programs.

The foundation organizes various competition projects with monetary rewards, including for schoolchildren, students, local historians and teachers. However, according to the law, such prizes must be subject to personal income tax. The signed resolution cancels this rule for participants in the foundation's projects.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: Young specialists proposed project solutions for the development of Donbass and Novorossiya

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From August 10 to 16, the All-Russian Youth Educational Forum "Youthful South" of the Rosmolodezh.Forums platform and the Ministry of Youth Policy of the Zaporizhzhya Region was held at the Mayak Creation Center in the Zaporizhzhya Region. The event became a symbol of the development of the industrial and agricultural potential of the historical regions of Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a welcoming address to the forum participants. "The current forum is aimed at discussing such important issues as the comprehensive development of Donbass and Novorossiya, the development of native cities and towns, strengthening cooperation between regions, promoting in society, especially among young people, the noble ideas of volunteerism and volunteering, the traditions of mentoring and education. Everyone will be able to choose a topic that interests them and, during open discussions and meetings, offer their ideas and projects for solving these important tasks. I wish you creative inspiration and the implementation of your plans," the head of state said in his address.

It is in Berdyansk, in the Mayak Creation Center, that the key meanings of the future of historical regions are being formed today. In his welcoming address, Vladimir Putin noted that the center provides young men and women with the opportunity not only within the forum shifts, but also in later life to exchange experiences, establish business and friendly contacts, and continue working together.

"The Mayak Creation Center hosts year-round educational programs to train personnel and develop project solutions for the development of Donbass and Novorossiya. Since 2024, more than 3.5 thousand young people from all over Russia have gathered on its site. One of the center's key events, the Young South forum, is being implemented as part of the Youth and Children national project, launched on behalf of President Vladimir Putin. This year, almost 300 people from 29 regions took part in it. They were able to undergo training, develop their own projects, take part in volunteer campaigns, and exchange professional experience for the development of the regions and our entire country," said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The forum participants developed products in five areas of the educational program: "South. Cities", "South. Squads", "South. Professionals", "South. Technologies", "South. Yours". Young designers and architects designed the appearance of youth centers in Donbass and Novorossiya, volunteers prepared a concept for scaling the experience of volunteer youth squads, young scientists – technological solutions for the Mayak center, and creative specialists worked out the appearance of souvenir products of Donbass and Novorossiya and a guide to creating local brands taking into account the specifics of all regions of Russia. Together with experts, the participants proposed concepts for a mentoring center based at the Azov State Pedagogical University and a "roadmap" for the development of volunteer youth squads in the regions.

Young people from Donbass and Novorossiya aged 14 to 35 became participants in a one-day forum event – a special shift “South. Youth and Creation”.

"The Zaporizhia region is hosting the youth forum "Young South" for the third time. I see how our youth is open to the world, wants to learn and change historical regions for the better. The future of Donbass, Novorossiya and all of Russia is in such active guys! The forum "Young South" is an important step: personnel, scientific ideas and large projects for the development of the country are born here," said the governor of the Zaporizhia region Yevgeny Balitsky.

At a meeting with the State Secretary and Deputy Head of Rosmolodezh Denis Ashirov, current issues of youth policy and its role in shaping the future of Russia were discussed.

"We live in a difficult but important time. A time when it is especially necessary to strengthen trust, solidarity, a culture of respect and dialogue. That is why the forum "Young South" is built around creation – in ideas, actions, projects. But behind each discussion is a real task: to improve life on your land, to contribute to the common cause," said Denis Ashirov.

He noted that in 2021, there were only 26 youth ministries in the country, and now their number has increased to 88. In the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, there is a separate ministry dealing with youth policy issues, as well as 63 regional branches of all-Russian youth and public organizations.

"This is my first time at an event of this scale. My region has changed a lot in the last few years, new youth spaces are appearing, the level of educational programs is improving, and "Young South" is an example of that," said Roman Samarsky from the Donetsk People's Republic.

At the All-Russian Youth Educational Forum "Young South", more than 100 applications from participants for grant support in the amount of up to 1 million rubles were considered, 8 projects received financial support in the amount of 4.42 million rubles.

"At the forum "Young South" I defend the project "Heritage – School of Folk Art". It is aimed at preserving and reviving the cultural code of the Zaporizhzhya region through the involvement of young people in the living development of folk traditions, crafts and song and ritual heritage," said Olga Stratulat, a student at Melitopol State University.

In addition, forum participants took part in volunteer activities.

At the forum, the Mayak Creation Center and the Mashuk Knowledge Center signed a cooperation agreement. Thanks to the initiative, year-round youth educational centers will be able to provide comprehensive support to young people in various areas of activity, including the educational process, physical development, and the formation of moral and ethical standards of behavior. The priority task of the partnership was to improve the education system and youth policy.

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European leaders and V. Zelensky to meet with D. Trump in Washington

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

BRUSSELS, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday announced that she, other European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington on Aug. 18 for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

“At the request of President V. Zelensky, I will take part in a meeting with President D. Trump and other European leaders tomorrow at the White House,” U. von der Leyen wrote on the social network X.

The German government announced on Sunday that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on August 18, where he will join other European leaders and Zelensky for talks with Donald Trump.

The German government statement noted that F. Merz is expected to discuss the current state of peace efforts. In addition, security guarantees, territorial issues and further support for Ukraine will also be discussed.

The French presidential office told media on Sunday that Emmanuel Macron would travel to Washington on August 18 along with Zelensky and other European leaders to strengthen coordination between Europe and the United States.

Italian news agency ANSA reported that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will arrive in Washington on August 18 to attend a meeting with D. Trump at the White House, along with V. Zelensky and other European heads of state.

Other leaders also scheduled to arrive in Washington include British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. –0–

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IWGA President Calls Chengdu World Games Best Ever

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CHENGDU, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) — "I am confident that this is the best World Games in history," International World Games Association (IWGA) President Jose Perurena told Xinhua on Sunday morning.

“After ten extremely exciting days of the 12th World Games, my conclusion is very, very positive,” said Perurena, noting that Chengdu’s high-quality sports facilities and comprehensive organization left a deep impression.

He drew particular attention to such innovations as the first ever torch relay and the lighting of the main cauldron. “But that’s not all. For the first time, an equal number of men and women are participating in the competition, which is very important,” stressed J. Perurena.

"Secondly, for the first time, there are mother-and-child rooms. The mothers are very, very happy. Also, for the first time in the history of the games, all the finals were broadcast live," the IWGA president noted. –0–

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Leaders of Uzbekistan and Russia held a telephone conversation

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Tashkent, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation, the press service of the Uzbek leader reported on Sunday.

“On August 17, a telephone conversation took place between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin,” the statement said.

It is indicated that current aspects of the international and bilateral agenda were discussed.

"The President of Russia informed the leader of our country about the main results of the Russian-American summit held on August 15 in the city of Anchorage. The head of our state, supporting the agreements reached, expressed hope for a speedy resolution of the situation around Ukraine," the statement says.

In addition, as noted, during the conversation, issues of taking coordinated measures aimed at maintaining the current dynamics of trade and economic cooperation and accelerating the implementation of priority projects for cooperation between enterprises of Uzbekistan and Russia were also discussed. The importance of continuing active contacts and exchanges at all levels was noted. –0–

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