Chinese news, in English—with the original still attached.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Liu Wenwen). Ling Ji, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce and Vice Minister and Deputy International Trade Representative, stated in Beijing on the 25th that China has established 22,000 overseas enterprises in countries co-building the 'Belt and Road'.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 — The National Energy Administration of China announced on the 25th that it intends to establish a new 'Artificial Intelligence + Energy' working group under the framework of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership.

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On August 25, the 'AI + Manufacturing' special session of the 'Ten Chains, One Hundred Fields, and Ten Thousand Enterprises' series of docking activities was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Artificial intelligence service providers and manufacturing enterprises conducted face-to-face exchanges to jointly promote the deep integration of AI and manufacturing.

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CNS Beijing, August 25 report (Reporters Lü Shaowei, Chen Hang, Xu Jing). The 2nd World Robot Sports Games are currently underway in Beijing. In the 100-meter large-group semifinals held on the 25th, the first group's results broke the record again.

Translation note: Tiangong (天工) is the specific name of the humanoid robot mentioned.

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Lanzhou, August 25 (Reporter Feng Zhijun) - Carbon footprint quantification methods for four specific agricultural products, including angelica, astragalus, potato seeds, and olives, have been included in local standard project plans. Additionally, 15 nickel-cobalt products, including electrolytic cobalt from Jinchuan Group, and eight agricultural products in Zhangye City have completed carbon footprint accounting and certification. Since the beginning of this year, Gansu has accelerated the advancement of its carbon footprint management system.

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China News Service, Yiwu, Zhejiang, August 25 (Reporter Dong Yixi, Chen Beibei) — 'The pace of clients purchasing Spring Festival goods for the Year of the Sheep is faster than in previous years. We have already delivered our first batch of overseas orders this month,' said Wang Zi, a Yiwu, Zhejiang merchant specializing in New Year paintings, on August 25.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Guo Chaokai) – Wang Changlin, Vice Chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission, said in Beijing on the 25th that the economy has been generally stable this year, showing progress amidst stability and a development trend characterized by new momentum and improved structure.

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China News Service, Dalian, August 25 (Reporter Yang Yi) — An ultra-long offshore steel trestle bridge with a total length of 11.6 kilometers was fully connected in Dalian, Liaoning, on the 25th. This bridge is currently the longest offshore steel trestle bridge under construction in China.

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CNS Lanzhou, August 25 report (Liu Xuemei). This year is the 'Year of Releasing Data Element Value' determined by the National Data Administration. Liu Canlin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Gansu Provincial Government and Deputy Director of the Provincial Data Bureau, stated on the 25th that, relying on the National Data Infrastructure (Gansu) regional functional node, the Gansu Public Data Resource Registration Platform and Authorized Operation Platform have been built, forming a full-chain closed loop of 'deposit, management, public disclosure, encoding, and certification' for data resource registration, laying a foundation for the development and utilization of public data resources across the province.

Translation note: The term '数据工场' is translated as 'Data Factory'.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Liu Wencan) — The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (referred to as “CIFIT”) will be held from September 8 to 11 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. Currently, delegations from 123 countries and regions have registered to participate.

Translation note: CIFIT is the standard official English acronym for the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (中国国际投资贸易洽谈会).

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Shizuishan, August 25 (China News Service) - On August 25, the 2026 Ningxia Top 100 Private Enterprises Conference and the Ningxia Excellent Private Enterprises Promoting High-Quality Development in Shizuishan Conference were held in Shizuishan. The "2026 Ningxia Top 100 Private Enterprises List" and the "2026 Ningxia Top 100 Manufacturing Private Enterprises List" were unveiled, with Ningxia Tianyuan Manganese Industry Group, Ningxia Baofeng Group, and Ningxia Ninglu Petrochemical taking the top three spots on the overall list.

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Vipshop has released its financial report for the second quarter of 2026. The report shows that the company achieved a net revenue of 24.7 billion yuan (RMB) in the second quarter. The Non-GAAP net profit was 392 million yuan, compared to 2.1 billion yuan in the same period last year, primarily due to a one-time withholding tax adjustment related to historical dividend distributions. Meanwhile, the second-quarter GMV was 50.6 billion yuan, with 182 million orders. The Vipshop Super VIP (SVIP) user scale continues to grow steadily, currently exceeding 10 million.

Translation note: ‘GMV’ refers to Gross Merchandise Value. ‘Non-GAAP’ denotes financial measures adjusted from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

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Ministry of Commerce data shows that in the first seven months of this year, 37,711 new foreign-invested enterprises were established nationwide, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Actual utilized foreign capital in high-tech industries reached 182.31 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 32.7%. In the first half of this year, nearly 4,800 foreign-invested enterprises increased their investment in China. From "Made in China" to "R&D in China," the role of foreign enterprises in China is undergoing a profound transformation.

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CHANGCHUN, August 25 (CNS) - On the 25th, the Jilin Provincial Government Information Office held its second press conference regarding financial support for “agriculture, rural areas, and farmers” and rural revitalization. Relevant banking institutions introduced exclusive financial policies and specialized financial products.

Translation note: “三农” (Sannong) is a standard shorthand for agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.

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First half of this year.

Translation note: Zhong Caiwen (钟才文) is a pseudonym used by the People's Daily for authoritative commentary.

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China News Service, Hohhot, August 25 (Reporter Liu Wenhua). The Hohhot Municipal Conference on Promoting Deep Integration of Scientific Innovation and Industrial Innovation was held on the 25th. Relevant measures issued at the meeting propose that, using the municipal fiscal investment in science and technology for 2025 as a base, the amount will double in 2026, and double again in 2027. Based on this calculation, the investment scale in 2027 will be four times that of 2025.

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Shaoxing, August 25 (China News Service) (By Lan Yini, Hua Sheng, Cheng Jiangxi) - On the 25th, as the final set of isolation barriers was removed, the Hangzhou-bound ramps at the Zhuji North Toll Station of the Zhuyong Expressway expansion project in Zhejiang province officially resumed traffic following 121 days of fully closed, intensive construction. As the first toll station to complete renovations under the project, its successful opening marks a phased breakthrough in the expansion project.

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Changsha, August 25 (Reporter Liu Shuangshuang) – On August 25, the Hunan Rural Property Rights Exchange Center was unveiled, and the provincial rural property rights trading platform was officially launched simultaneously. This marks a new stage for the construction of Hunan's rural property rights trading market system, characterized by provincial-level coordination, digital empowerment, and standardized operations.

Translation note: '三资' (Three Assets) typically refers to rural collective capital, assets, and resources.

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China News Service, Shenzhen, August 25 (Reporter Wang Jian) — According to news from the Shenzhen Xili High-Speed Railway Hub project on the 25th, construction of all 119 inter-track engineering piles for the 3rd section of the Shenzhen Xili Station, located within the existing Metro Line 13, was recently completed. The pile foundation construction overcame the difficulty of building in close proximity to high-density operational metro lines without affecting normal subway operations, laying the foundation for the subsequent construction of the main building of the Xili Hub's national railway station.

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China News Service, Shenyang, August 25 (Reporter Han Hong) — The Shenyang Cross-Border E-Commerce Open Class began in Shenyang on the 25th, marking the official launch of the city's first cross-border e-commerce vocational (skills) entrepreneurship competition.

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Urumqi, August 25 (China News Service) - On the 25th, the first member congress of the Xinjiang Youth Entrepreneurs Association was held in Urumqi. The congress announced the establishment of the association, which consists of 245 inaugural members covering 14 prefectures and cities in Xinjiang.

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China News Service, Guangzhou, August 25 report (Reporter Cai Minjie): The north plot of the initial opening area of the Guangzhou International Commercial Port was publicly listed on the 25th, marking the project's official entry into the critical stage of implementation preparation, aiming to drive the iterative upgrading and quality improvement of the commercial trade industry.

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China News Service, Hefei, August 25 report (Reporter Zhao Qiang): 'The traditional model of the cultural tourism industry relying solely on historical or natural resources is unsustainable,' Wei Pengju, Dean of the Institute of Cultural Economy at the Central University of Finance and Economics, said in Hefei on the 25th, adding that the industry urgently needs to shift from 'resource dependency' to 'innovation-driven' growth.

Translation note: “啃老天爷、啃老祖宗” (literally 'gnawing on the old heavens and the old ancestors') is a metaphorical idiom describing reliance on natural scenery and historical sites for economic activity.

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State Grid Corporation of China (State Grid) stated on the 25th that it will accelerate efforts to ensure that all new electricity demand is met by new clean energy sources, with new energy generation projected to account for over 30% in its operating regions by 2030. By 2030, the average minimum output of coal-fired power in these regions is expected to reach 35% of rated capacity.

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China News Service, Wenchang, Hainan, August 25 (Reporters Wang Xiaobin and Fu Yuqun) – At the opening ceremony of the 2026 Wenchang International Aerospace Forum held on the 25th, the Hainan Aerospace Data Cross-Border Processing Trade Zone was inaugurated. As China's first trade zone focusing on cross-border satellite data processing, it leverages Hainan's Free Trade Port policy advantages and Wenchang's aerospace launch resources to build an international aerospace data hub covering the entire chain of data collection, storage, processing, and trading.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Liu Wenwen) — Ling Ji, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce and Vice Minister and Deputy China International Trade Representative, stated in Beijing on the 25th that high-tech industries account for more than 40% of the incremental foreign investment in China.

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Beijing, August 25 (China News Service) - Gu Hongsong, Director of the Sichuan Data Bureau, stated in Beijing on the 25th that the "Tianfu" cross-border highway freight integrated digital platform currently operates eight regular cross-border lines to ASEAN, Central Asia, Western Europe, and Central-Eastern Europe. It reaches core cities in over 20 countries across the Eurasian continent, with over 7,000 trips completed, reducing cross-border road transport time by an average of 35%.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25th (Reporter Wang Mengyao) - The '2025 Research Report on China's Artificial Intelligence Basic Data Service Market,' released by the International Data Corporation (IDC) on the 25th, shows that in 2025, the scale of China's AI basic data service market reached 6.262 billion yuan (RMB), a year-on-year increase of 27.8%, exceeding market expectations. It is projected that the market scale will further grow to 7.834 billion yuan in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.6% from 2025 to 2030.

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The Second World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing on August 26. From sprinting and obstacle courses to weightlifting, table tennis, and even soccer, gymnastics, and boxing, the power, speed, and flexibility control of humanoid robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated through competition.

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China News Service, August 25 — According to the Sichuan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision: Recently, with the approval of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee, the Sichuan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has opened a case for review and investigation into the serious violations of discipline and law by Liu Zhongbo, former member of the Standing Committee of the Sichuan Provincial People's Congress and former chairman of the Economic Committee.

Translation note: “双开” (Shuang Kai) is a standard Chinese administrative term meaning expulsion from both the Communist Party and public office.

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CHONGQING, August 25 (China News Service) — The China Datang Chongqing Wulong Yinpan pumped-storage power station project, the only one in Chongqing with weekly regulation capacity, achieved two key milestones on the 25th: the full breakthrough of the underground powerhouse pilot tunnel and the successful excavation of the diversion and flood discharge tunnel inlet, creating favorable conditions for the project's main construction to proceed on schedule.

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Affected by Typhoon 'Nara,' many parts of Southern China have continued to experience heavy rainfall, and the flood disaster in Guangxi has further expanded, with over 54,000 people already relocated. Meanwhile, a new typhoon, 'Saudel,' is moving toward southern Japan and northern Taiwan and is expected to affect the coast of Fujian, China, later this week, placing new pressure on flood prevention in Southern China.

Translation note: Typhoon names 'Nara' and 'Saudel' are transliterated from the provided Chinese text.

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At the 2026 Wenchang International Aerospace Forum which opened on August 25, Wenchang Mayor and Executive Deputy Director of the Wenchang International Aerospace City Administration, Cao Shuyu, revealed that Wenchang is aiming to achieve flight-like commercial launch capability by 2030. The city will accelerate construction of key facilities such as the second phase of launch pads, measurement and control systems, and sea recovery systems for reusable rockets to ensure capabilities are formed by the end of the year. Simultaneously, planning for the third phase of launch pads, transfer roads, and transport terminals will be initiated to provide efficient support for the “Hundred Rockets, Thousand Stars” mission.

Translation note: “航班化” refers to the concept of commercial space launches becoming as routine, frequent, and organized as commercial airline flights.

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China News Service, Yinchuan, August 25 (Reporter Yang Di): On August 25, the main project of the Yinchuan to Bayan Hot Railway (referred to as the Yinba Railway) officially started static acceptance, marking the project's smooth entry into the completion acceptance stage.

Translation note: Static acceptance (静态验收) is a technical phase in railway construction prior to dynamic testing.

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Tougher measures against Beijing? The German government is divided. The SPD is supportive, while a CDU minister has hit the brakes. Merz faces an intractable task. 'Handelsblatt' interviewed several people familiar with the matter. 'Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung' focuses on humanoid robots breaking Usain Bolt’s sprint record in China. Experts believe U.S. companies still lead in software.

Translation note: SPD (Social Democratic Party), CDU (Christian Democratic Union).

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Germany's centrist parties refuse any cooperation with Alternative for Germany (AfD), a party partially classified as right-wing extremist. However, the pressure on this so-called "firewall" policy is growing daily: Can a country afford to ignore 40 percent of its voters in the long term?

Translation note: “德国选择党” is the standard translation for Alternative for Germany (AfD).

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Tougher measures against Beijing? The German government is divided. The SPD is supportive, while a CDU minister has hit the brakes. Merz faces an intractable task. 'Handelsblatt' interviewed several people familiar with the matter. 'Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung' focuses on humanoid robots breaking Usain Bolt’s sprint record in China. Experts believe U.S. companies still lead in software.

Translation note: SPD (Social Democratic Party), CDU (Christian Democratic Union).

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China News Service, Haikou, August 25 (Reporter Wang Ziqian): The second ro-ro passenger-cargo channel of the Qiongzhou Strait, scheduled for research and construction during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, is a major strategic plan to facilitate Hainan's external transportation. The south shore of this channel is located in the Jinpaigang Development Zone of Lingao County, Hainan Province.

Translation note: “滚装” refers to roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) shipping.

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CNS, Zhangjiajie, August 25 (Nie Qi, Gao Shuangzhi, Xiang Jianrui, Tu Haixia) — As summer tourism draws to a close, inbound and inter-provincial tourism in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, remains hot. To welcome tourists from around the world, the local area has increased domestic and international flight routes and introduced a variety of preferential services; the ground is equipped with customized transport, delivering tourists directly from airports and high-speed railway stations to the doors of homestays and attractions. Three-dimensional transportation combined with public-benefit services continues to activate summer cultural tourism consumption in Zhangjiajie.

Translation note: The names of the reporters are transliterated using Pinyin.

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Hello everyone, welcome to the French newspaper digest. Although the front-page headlines of the major French daily newspapers subscribed to by this station on Tuesday, August 25, are different, they all focus on domestic French affairs. Reports related to China can be found in the forum and corporate sections of 'Les Échos'.

Translation note: The vehicle name '海獭' translates literally to 'Sea Otter'.

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Hello everyone, welcome to the French Press Review. The front-page headlines of the major French dailies subscribed to by this station on Tuesday, August 25, are different, but all focus on domestic French affairs. Reports related to China appear in the forum and business sections of *Les Échos*.

Translation note: “海獭” (Sea Otter) refers to the BYD Dolphin model, often translated as such in Chinese media.

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Beijing, August 25 (China News Service) — China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on the 25th that in the first half of this year, China’s digital industry achieved a revenue of 20.71 trillion yuan (RMB), a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. The growth rate accelerated by 4.1 percentage points compared to the same period last year and 0.7 percentage points compared to the first quarter.

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China News Service, August 25: According to the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Supervisory Commission stationed at China Construction Bank, and the Shandong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision: Recently, with the approval of the CCDI and the National Supervisory Commission, the group and the Liaocheng Municipal Supervisory Commission in Shandong have placed Shi Yongshuan, the former Party Committee Secretary and President of the Henan Branch of China Construction Bank, under case investigation for serious violations of discipline and law.

Translation note: “开除党籍” means expulsion from the Communist Party of China.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Zhang Su) - The reporter learned from the Supreme People's Court of China on the 25th that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, national courts have handled over 5,000 cases of fugitives returning to face trial, and recovered more than 27 billion yuan (RMB) in criminal proceeds and fines.

Translation note: “双开” (Shuang Kai) in this context refers to expulsion from the Communist Party and dismissal from public office.

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As digital terminals and network services become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of minors, their access to digital services like live streaming and gaming has diversified, bringing concerns over issues like account borrowing, identity theft, and excessive spending in live-streaming environments. Professor Wang Zhu of Sichuan University's Law School argues that the protection of minors in live streaming should not center solely on "whether tips can be refunded," but should be examined within a holistic framework of preventing addiction to digital terminals and services, building a real-name digital identity system, strengthening family guardianship, improving platform governance, and coordinating judicial rules. Particularly when minors may borrow adult accounts to access digital services, relying solely on platform-side identification and post-hoc refund mechanisms remains insufficient to fundamentally solve the problem. Platforms must continuously improve identification, spending limits, and risk intervention measures, while also forming more stable and clear institutional arrangements at the level of digital identity origins and collaborative social governance.

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On Tuesday (August 25), according to a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery, new facilities appeared on a small island near Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands of the South China Sea. Analysts believe China is building its largest military base there.

Translation note: “羚羊礁” is the standard geographic name for Antelope Reef.

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'The nine major strategic emerging industries and six major future industries represent the core direction of the transformation of China's economic growth drivers from old to new, and are also the fertile soil for nurturing future core assets.' A person in charge at China Life Insurance Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'China Life', stock codes: 601628.SH, 2628.HK) said that areas representing China's future are the investment direction for long-term capital.

Translation note: “耐心资本” (patient capital) refers to long-term investment capital that is not focused on short-term gains.

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Xi'an, August 25 (Reporter A Lina, Shi Yaqi) — On the 25th, Xi'an Xianyang International Airport opened an all-cargo route between Xi'an and Hangzhou. Operated by a B738 freighter with five flights per week, the route mainly transports fresh food, express parcels, and consumer goods, with an annual capacity of 6,500 tons. It is reported that this is the second domestic express delivery line opened by Xi'an Airport this year and, following the Ezhou route, is another all-cargo service launched in cooperation with SF Express to further expand the economic and logistics network between Northwest and East China.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Wang Mengyao) — China's National Data Bureau released the fifth batch of 50 demonstration scenarios for public data to "run" in Beijing on the 25th. To date, China has released a total of 150 demonstration scenarios, marking phased progress in the development and utilization of public data resources.

Translation note: “跑起来” (literally 'running') in this context refers to making data 'active' or 'operational' for public use.

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Combining reports from Kyodo News and Central News Agency, the Nara Police Station arrested Tsai Yi-chen (38), a Taiwanese woman who describes herself as working as a host, on the 22nd for allegedly splashing liquid on the 'Buddha Foot Stone' designated as a national treasure at Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara City, in violation of the 'Act on Protection of Cultural Properties'. Tsai's agent issued an apology statement on Tuesday (August 24), expressing deep regret for the public concern and trouble caused by this matter. It is reported that because Tsai is currently undergoing investigation in Japan, it is impossible to contact her directly.

Translation note: The name 蔡宜臻 is transliterated as Tsai Yi-chen.

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China News Service, Shuozhou, August 25 (Reporter Yang Jing) — The 2026 Shanxi-Shuozhou Ceramic Products Import and Export Trade Fair launched on the 25th in Ying County, Shanxi, home to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the oldest and tallest existing wooden tower structure in China. With the theme "Ceramics travel ten thousand miles, the wooden pagoda welcomes the world," the fair will continue through the 27th, attracting over 100 exhibitors from across the country and locally in Shuozhou.

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China News Service, Taiyuan, August 25 (Reporter Li Tingyao) — On the 25th, Yao Xun, Deputy Secretary of the Yuncheng Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, stated at a series of thematic press conferences on the start of the '15th Five-Year Plan,' hosted by the Publicity Department of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee and the Information Office of the Shanxi Provincial People's Government, that Yuncheng will focus its efforts on building a national-level aluminum and magnesium deep processing industrial cluster.

Translation note: ‘十五五’ refers to China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

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China News Service, Changsha, August 25 (Reporter Fu Yu) — On August 25, the 'Implementation Rules for Carrying Out the Measures to Further Promote the Stable and Healthy Development of the Real Estate Market in Hunan Province,' issued by the Hunan Provincial Direct Housing Fund Management Center, officially came into effect. The rules explicitly support various favorable policies, such as the extraction of housing purchase deed taxes, special maintenance funds for properties, and direct payment for home purchases. These rules are valid for 3 years.

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Lingao County is Hainan's largest fishery county, with its fishery production ranking first in the province for 27 consecutive years. Entering the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, amidst Hainan's 'strengthening through the sea' initiative, this major fishing county is undergoing a comprehensive transformation of its fishery industry.

Translation note: The phrase '向海图强' is translated as 'strengthening through the sea,' a standard policy term referring to maritime development strategy.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporters Chen Hang, Xu Jing): Reporters learned from the media briefing for the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games on the 25th that the Games have entered the fourth day, with the schedule nearing its end. A total of 17 events are scheduled for the 25th, including 7 major categories and 15 minor items for competitive events, and 2 for scenario events. Six newly added projects, such as street dance, ballroom dance, tug-of-war, and commercial retail services, will officially debut.

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Lishui, Zhejiang, August 25 (China News Service) — Rows of Trichosanthes vines climb along trellises, with plump fruits hanging heavy in the greenhouses. In recent days, farmers entering the 'Common Prosperity Workshop' for Trichosanthes in Zhangcun Township, Qingyuan County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, have been busy picking, crating, and transporting. 'We grow these Trichosanthes now, and they bear fruit in the same year. The average annual income per mu can reach over 5,000 yuan; our lives are becoming more hopeful,' says local farmer Wu Shihua.

Translation note: “共富工坊” is translated as “Common Prosperity Workshop,” a specific Chinese policy term. “瓜蒌” refers to Trichosanthes (often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine).

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This summer, high temperatures have persisted across many parts of the country, with total social electricity load repeatedly hitting new highs, marking a critical window for power supply guarantees and grid upgrades. With continuous domestic investment in power grids, the full popularization of green port shore power, and the rapid expansion of the new energy industry, market demand for high-end power equipment continues to rise.

Translation note: “万石” (Wanshi) refers to a specific town in the Jiangnan region. "迎峰度夏" is a common Chinese term for the intense power consumption period during summer peaks.

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A human rights organization confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that Chinese artist Gao Zan was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday (August 25) for creating satirical sculptures targeting former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, under the charge of 'defaming the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs'.

Translation note: The phrase '损害英雄烈士名誉和荣誉' is a specific legal charge under Chinese law, translated here to reflect its official legal terminology.

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On August 25, the 'Lingzhi-09' Thai CubeSat, developed by Chinese private satellite firm GalaxySpace, was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 6C carrier rocket. This satellite is the first overseas satellite developed under the firm's total management and marks the first time a Chinese private satellite company has exported a complete satellite to a Southeast Asian nation.

Translation note: The term '抓总研制' refers to the primary contractor or lead development role.

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CNS Beijing, August 25 report. Media reports indicate that a short video posted by the Dove official flagship store recently sparked controversy. The specific copy read: 'I asked my boyfriend for the Dove colorful gift box for a long time but he didn't buy it for me; today while my boyfriend was away, I shared it with my potential romantic interest.'

Translation note: 暧昧对象 refers to someone a person is romantically interested in or involved with without a formal commitment.

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Shanghai, August 25 (Reporter Miao Lu, Chen Jianxin) The 'Hearts Together, Moving Forward—Cross-Strait Youth Exchange Season Shanghai Station' event was held on the 25th. Zhang Ronggong, Vice Chairman of the Kuomintang, stated in his address that youth from both sides of the strait should strengthen exchanges and cooperation, walk toward each other in the process of revitalizing China, and create a brilliant and prosperous Chinese era.

Translation note: The phrase 'walk toward each other' (相向而行) is a diplomatic idiom meaning to meet halfway or work toward common goals.

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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 25 - Chen Wenqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, met in Beijing on the 25th with Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam.

Translation note: 阮文广 (Nguyen Van Quang) is a Vietnamese name transliterated here; the context clarifies his official title.

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The "Promoting the Building of an Asian Community with a Shared Future for Peace and Prosperity" dialogue conference was held in Beijing on the 25th. Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.

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China News Service, Shenyang, August 25. Topic: How can family culture build a bridge for contemporary character building through civilization exchange and mutual learning?

Translation note: The term "East-West Dialogue" (東西問) is a specific branding for a series of thematic essays from China News Service.

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On the afternoon of August 24, President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People with King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who was in China for a state visit.

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|Daily Study| "The entire history of science and technology proves that whoever possesses top-tier innovative talent and top-tier scientists will be able to hold the advantage in scientific and technological innovation." General Secretary Xi Jinping is well aware of the importance of cultivating innovative talent.

Translation note: “天天学习” is a recurring column header. “创新不问出身” is an idiom-like phrase meaning innovation does not discriminate based on background or social status.

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China News Service, Hohhot, August 25 (Reporter Cui Boqun, Zhao Xiaoyu). On the 25th, the 13th Women's Congress of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region opened in Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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“Establishing and practicing a correct view of political achievement is a long-term task that must be worked on persistently.” General Secretary Xi Jinping recently issued an important directive on the study and practice of maintaining a correct view of political achievement. This provides a clear direction and important guidance for consolidating educational outcomes and continuously pushing party organizations at all levels, as well as party members and cadres, to serve the public, benefit the people, make scientific decisions, and act pragmatically.

Translation note: “久久为功” is an idiom meaning to work persistently or exert long-term, consistent effort toward a goal.

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China News Service, Shanghai, August 25. On August 24, the launch ceremony for the 2026 'High-Quality Development China Tour: Finding the Most Beautiful National Gate Business Card' online review and guidance activity was held in Shanghai. Leaders from the Cyberspace Administration of China's Network Social Work Bureau, the National Immigration Administration's Cadre Personnel Department, as well as the Shanghai Entry-Exit Frontier Inspection General Station, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau's Entry-Exit Administration Corps, and the China Internet News Center attended the ceremony and delivered speeches. Witnessed by over 30 central media journalists, online civilization partners, and representatives of self-media accounts of outstanding immigration management officers, the participating leaders announced the start of the activity, simultaneously raising the curtain on five days of on-site reporting.

Translation note: The term '国门名片' refers to ports of entry (national gates) serving as representative images (business cards) of the country.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Guo Chaokai, Zhang Su) — Commissioned by the State Council of China, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Mardan Muqet delivered a report to the 24th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on the 25th. The report stated that the development gap between poverty-alleviated regions and other areas continues to narrow, and the achievements in poverty alleviation are being continuously consolidated and expanded.

Translation note: The name 麦尔丹·木盖提 (Mardan Muqet) is a transliteration of a Uyghur name.

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China News Service, Beijing, August 25 — The third China-U.S. 1.5-track dialogue, co-hosted by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and the U.S.-based Asia Society, was held in Beijing on August 25. Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department, attended and delivered a keynote speech. Approximately 40 representatives from China and abroad—including officials from relevant Chinese departments, local governments, think tanks, universities, as well as John L. Thornton, co-chair of the Asia Society’s Board of Trustees, and other U.S. figures from strategic and business circles—participated. The two sides held candid, in-depth, and constructive exchanges under the theme of 'Constructive Strategic Stability—Pragmatic Cooperation Between China and the U.S. in the New Era.'

Translation note: “1.5轨对话” (1.5-track dialogue) refers to a diplomatic forum involving both government officials (official track) and non-governmental experts/business figures (track two).

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China News Service, August 25 - According to the Sichuan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Supervision Commission: Recently, with the approval of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee, the Sichuan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Supervision Commission conducted a case investigation into the serious violations of discipline and law by Shi Zuyi, former Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group Co., Ltd.

Translation note: “双开” means expulsion from both the CCP and public office.

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Xinhua News Agency, Hangzhou, August 25—The 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on August 25. Liu Guozhong, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

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China News Service, August 25 - According to the 'China Water Resources' WeChat official account, the Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange meteorological warning for mountain torrent disasters at 18:00 on August 25.

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China News Service, August 25 - According to the Guangdong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervisory Commission: Guo Tao, Vice Mayor of Zhanjiang City and Chief of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation by the Guangdong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervisory Commission.

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This is the first time in his more than 25 years in power that Putin has set foot on one of the 'Northern Territories' (known in Russia as the Southern Kuril Islands). At a time when Russia is facing wave after wave of drone attacks from Ukraine, why did Putin choose to visit the island in the Far East now?

Translation note: The 'Northern Territories' refers to the Japanese name for the islands, while the 'Southern Kuril Islands' is the Russian term.

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This is the first time in his more than 25 years in power that Putin has set foot on one of the 'Northern Territories' (known in Russia as the Southern Kuril Islands). At a time when Russia is facing wave after wave of drone attacks from Ukraine, why did Putin choose to visit the island in the Far East now?

Translation note: The 'Northern Territories' refers to the Japanese name for the islands, while the 'Southern Kuril Islands' is the Russian term.

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This is the first time in his more than 25 years in power that Putin has set foot on one of the 'Northern Territories' (known in Russia as the Southern Kuril Islands). At a time when Russia is facing wave after wave of drone attacks from Ukraine, why did Putin choose to visit the island in the Far East now?

Translation note: The 'Northern Territories' refers to the Japanese name for the islands, while the 'Southern Kuril Islands' is the Russian term.

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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 25. Recently, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the “Measures for Accountability of Party and Government Leading Cadres for Ecological and Environmental Damage,” and issued a notice requiring all regions and departments to strictly comply and implement them.

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According to meteorological forecasts, influenced by typhoons and southwest monsoons, areas including central and northern Shanxi, western Inner Mongolia, and northeastern Qinghai are expected to experience moderate to heavy rain, with some regions facing torrential and exceptionally heavy rain from August 25 to 27. Cumulative rainfall in some areas could reach 100–250 mm, with local areas exceeding 300 mm. Following joint consultations with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the risk of geological disasters in western Shanxi, southern Inner Mongolia, and eastern Qinghai is high. Per the National Emergency Plan for Sudden Geological Disasters, the Ministry of Emergency Management initiated a Level IV national geological disaster response on August 25 for these provinces and regions.