Overseas Chinese, Ethnic Chinese Join Belt and Road Initiative

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CHONGQING, July 18 (Xinhua) — The first conference of overseas Chinese and ethnic Chinese on cooperation and development under the Belt and Road Initiative opened in Chongqing, southwest China, on Thursday. The event aims to consolidate the strength of overseas Chinese to advance the joint construction of the Belt and Road.

During the conference, agreements worth a total of 43.79 billion yuan (about 6.13 billion U.S. dollars) were signed, covering 66 projects in the fields of green energy, cross-border trade, modern manufacturing and the digital economy.

In addition, the Belt and Road Network of Chinese Diaspora Business Organizations was launched, with organizations from 72 countries and regions of the world becoming its first members. The network aims to pool business resources and promote cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural fields.

Conference participants were introduced to 10 best practices on the role of Chinese nationals in implementing the Belt and Road Initiative in areas such as new energy, manufacturing and humanitarian aid.

The conference, jointly organized by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the governments of Chongqing and Sichuan Province, brought together more than 500 representatives of Chinese communities from more than 110 countries and regions. -0-

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China's Movie Industry Revenue to Reach $6.9 Billion in 2024

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China's online literature industry is expected to generate revenue of 49.55 billion yuan (about 6.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up 29.37 percent year on year, showing strong resilience and promising prospects for the industry, according to a report from the China Audio, Video and Digital Publishers Association (CADPA).

A report released at the 8th China Online Literature Conference, which opened on Thursday, said there would be a total of 42.1 million online literary works in the country by the end of 2024, up 4.2 million from 2023. Meanwhile, the number of online literature users in the country reached 638 million last year, up 16 percent year on year.

In 2024, Chinese online literature has become a new form of mass cultural art and promoted the development of a diversified value system in the industry, and its integration with short dramas has opened up new paths for the transformation of the industry, said Zhang Yijun, first vice president of the association.

Last year, the number of adaptations of Chinese literature increased by 14.55 percent year-on-year to 83,250, making online literature an important means of promoting Chinese culture overseas. -0-

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In the summer heat, enjoy the coolness in the “World of Ice and Snow”

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HUAIAN, Jiangsu Province, July 16 (Xinhua) — Ice and Snow World is an indoor ice and snow complex built by ice sculptors from Harbin for residents of Huai'an in a local forest park on Jinhu Lake. The 3,000-square-meter facility is especially popular with Huai'an residents during the hot summer months.

HUAIAN, Jiangsu Province, July 16 (Xinhua) — Ice and Snow World is an indoor ice and snow complex built by ice sculptors from Harbin for residents of Huai'an in a local forest park on Jinhu Lake. The 3,000-square-meter facility is especially popular with Huai'an residents during the hot summer months.

HUAIAN, Jiangsu Province, July 16 (Xinhua) — Ice and Snow World is an indoor ice and snow complex built by ice sculptors from Harbin for residents of Huai'an in a local forest park on Jinhu Lake. The 3,000-square-meter facility is especially popular with Huai'an residents during the hot summer months.

HUAIAN, Jiangsu Province, July 16 (Xinhua) — Ice and Snow World is an indoor ice and snow complex built by ice sculptors from Harbin for residents of Huai'an in a local forest park on Jinhu Lake. The 3,000-square-meter facility is especially popular with Huai'an residents during the hot summer months.

HUAIAN, Jiangsu Province, July 16 (Xinhua) — Ice and Snow World is an indoor ice and snow complex built by ice sculptors from Harbin for residents of Huai'an in a local forest park on Jinhu Lake. The 3,000-square-meter facility is especially popular with Huai'an residents during the hot summer months.

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New opportunities for NSU applicants: educational program for top IT specialists "Applied Artificial Intelligence"

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Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, Novosibirsk State University will launch training aimed at preparing highly qualified specialists in the field of applied artificial intelligence for the innovative economy. Students of the new program will write their own neural networks, master and develop new methods and technologies in the field of applied programming, as well as collect, process and analyze their own data sets. In the future, graduates will create products based on deep machine learning and apply the acquired knowledge in various fields of activity – from the banking sector and various high-tech companies to personalized medicine. The training of top specialists is carried out on the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

These programs are based on modern employer requirements for highly qualified specialists, determined with the participation of dozens of Russian companies – leaders in the IT sector and leading universities.

The training will be focused primarily on practical results. From the first years, students will be involved in solving product problems of IT business, will be able to study cases and experience of the industry, participate in the work of project teams, master classes, undergo practical training and mandatory internship in leading IT companies and research institutes.

Companies invest in the development and implementation of programs with their own resources. More than 30% of all classroom classes with students will be conducted by invited experts from the industry, leading developers, engineers and researchers. Business representatives will act as mentors for students, become conductors of advanced knowledge, trends in the development of domestic IT technologies, help students get acquainted with corporate culture and real requirements for employees.

Training in close cooperation with industry partners and IT companies, including the anchor partner, one of the leaders of the Russian IT market — the multidisciplinary IT holding T1, as well as the Russian developer of operating systems "Alt", will not only prepare graduates for a successful professional start, but also give them the opportunity to apply for leading positions in large industry and technology companies. The knowledge and practical experience gained with modern AI solutions will provide students with subsequent rapid career growth.

More information about the Applied Artificial Intelligence program presented on the website 

All details about admission to the program and deadlines for submitting documents can be clarified in the NSU IIR consulting group:

7 (383) 373-96-52

Consult@nsu.ru

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Since 2025, within the framework of the federal projects "Artificial Intelligence" and "Personnel for Digital Transformation" of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State", the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, has been implementing two projects to train students in educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.

The projects provide training for graduates with advanced competencies in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence: developers of advanced IT solutions, AI models, algorithms, analysts and data researchers. The key condition for the participation of universities in the projects is the active involvement of employers in the training process, including attracting co-financing from businesses.

Within the framework of these projects, in 2025, 36 universities from 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation will accept more than 6 thousand students for training. By 2030, 13.7 thousand students will complete their training.

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Iceland, EU to start security talks

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HELSINKI, July 18 (Xinhua) — Iceland and the European Union (EU) are set to begin talks on a security and defense partnership, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced at a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Keflavik on Thursday.

They noted that formal negotiations could begin in the coming weeks or months and expressed hope that they would be completed by the end of the year.

K. Frostadottir also said that the government is considering holding a national referendum on resuming EU accession talks. –0–

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Sixth China-Croatia Joint Police Patrol Mission Launched in Zagreb

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ZAGREB, July 18 (Xinhua) — The sixth joint police patrol mission between China and Croatia started here on Thursday. Eight Chinese police officers will work for a month in popular tourist destinations from China: Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Zadar and Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Qi Qianjin noted that the joint police patrol mission has become a symbol of Chinese-Croatian cooperation and friendship. Beijing is ready to work with Zagreb to unlock the potential for cooperation in other areas, he added.

Croatian Police Headquarters spokesman Ante Maric said police officers from the two countries had successfully cooperated on joint patrols, which had increased the safety of tourists in the Balkan country.

China first joined the project in 2018. Since then, 46 Chinese police officers have taken part in the joint patrols. –0–

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D. Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

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WASHINGTON, July 17 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump has developed swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common and harmless condition, White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said on Thursday.

She said an ultrasound revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that often occurs in people over 70.

K. Leavitt said additional tests showed that D. Trump “has no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic disease.”

Trump, 79, was recently photographed at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with swelling visible in his ankles. –0–

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China's retail sales of consumer goods have grown by 5.5 percent annually since 2021: Commerce Minister

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China's retail sales of consumer goods have grown at an average annual rate of 5.5 percent over the past four years, and are expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan (about 7 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2025, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Friday. -0-

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China imported 7.4 trillion yuan worth of consumer goods from 2021 to 2024.

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China imported consumer goods worth a total of 7.4 trillion yuan (about 1.03 trillion U.S. dollars) from 2021 to 2024, the first four years of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Friday. -0-

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China's Trade-In Programs Boost Consumer Market Development: Commerce Minister

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BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China's trade-in sales revenue exceeded 2.9 trillion yuan (about 405.6 billion U.S. dollars) as of the end of June 2025, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said at a press conference on Friday. -0-

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