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Global Times: Chinese diplomacy guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy to carry forward 'fighting spirit'

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the latest theoretical outcome of the Marxism of contemporary China in foreign-related work.

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  • Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the latest theoretical outcome of the Marxism of contemporary China in foreign-related work.
  • It embodies the best of the Chinese culture and ethos in our times.
  • It is a fundamental philosophy and guide to action for China's diplomacy in the new era, Ma said.
  • In the past ten years, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy has guided China's diplomacy to new success.

Global Times: Xi's key visit to C.Asia shows China's strategic vision, charms SCO summit with 'hopes, opportunities and certainty'

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Friday, September 16, 2022

The regional partners and key members of the SCO expressed support to China-proposed initiatives on global development and security, and reaffirmed support to the one-China principle.

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  • The regional partners and key members of the SCO expressed support to China-proposed initiatives on global development and security, and reaffirmed support to the one-China principle.
  • During the meeting with Putin, Xi said China is ready to work with Russia in extending strong support to each other on issues concerning their respective core interests.
  • China is also willing to deepen pragmatic cooperation in such areas as trade, agriculture and connectivity, Xi added.
  • In 2013, Xi firstly initiated the Silk Road Economic Belt, a part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), during his visit to Kazakhstan.

Global Times: Xi's key visit to C.Asia shows China's strategic vision, charms SCO summit with 'hopes, opportunities and certainty'

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Friday, September 16, 2022

The regional partners and key members of the SCO expressed support to China-proposed initiatives on global development and security, and reaffirmed support to the one-China principle.

Key Points: 
  • The regional partners and key members of the SCO expressed support to China-proposed initiatives on global development and security, and reaffirmed support to the one-China principle.
  • During the meeting with Putin, Xi said China is ready to work with Russia in extending strong support to each other on issues concerning their respective core interests.
  • China is also willing to deepen pragmatic cooperation in such areas as trade, agriculture and connectivity, Xi added.
  • In 2013, Xi firstly initiated the Silk Road Economic Belt, a part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), during his visit to Kazakhstan.

Global Times: Xi's visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan set to chart new blueprint for bilateral ties

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

She said those visits will provide a new blueprint, new goals and new impetus for China's ties with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

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  • She said those visits will provide a new blueprint, new goals and new impetus for China's ties with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
  • China and Uzbekistan are also working toward the goal of reaching $10 billion in annual bilateral trade, according to Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jiang Yan.
  • Yang noted that Beijing's ties with Nur-Sultan and Tashkent set paragons of cooperation within SCO members, as well as China's collaboration with Central Asian countries.
  • Experts also believe that the friendly ties between China, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan represent a successful model between China's ties with Central Asian countries.

Global Times: Xi to attend SCO summit in first foreign visit since pandemic, showing 'focus on neighborhood diplomacy'

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The SCO summit in Samarkand will be the first in-person summit since June 2019 when leaders met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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  • The SCO summit in Samarkand will be the first in-person summit since June 2019 when leaders met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
  • Choosing the SCO summit as the destination of his first foreign visit since the pandemic demonstrates the great importance Xi attaches to the SCO and China's focus on neighborhood diplomacy, Li Ziguo, a senior research fellow with the China Institute of International Studies, told the Global Times on Monday.
  • The heads of SCO states will adopt a memorandum of obligations for Iran to receive SCO membership.
  • The SCO has also received Belarus' application and admission procedures could begin at the summit in Samarkand.

Prometheus Materials Raises $8 Million To Decarbonize the Building Materials Industry, in Series A Funding Round Led by Sofinnova Partners

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Prometheus Materials, a leader in zero-carbon building materials, today announced that it closed its $8 million Series A financing round.

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  • Prometheus Materials, a leader in zero-carbon building materials, today announced that it closed its $8 million Series A financing round.
  • Prometheus Materials will use the funding to commercially manufacture zero-carbon masonry units at its production facility in Longmont, Colorado.
  • Prometheus Materials delivers sustainable building materials that accelerate the worlds transition to a carbon-negative future.
  • Sofinnova Partners is a hands-on company builder across the entire value chain of life sciences investments, from seed to later-stage.

Japan House London and Chatham House Begin 2022 Japan-UK Event Series

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in January 2022, virtual guests will be given the opportunity to join a series of three events held in partnership between Japan House London and world-leading policy institute Chatham House.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in January 2022, virtual guests will be given the opportunity to join a series of three events held in partnership between Japan House London and world-leading policy institute Chatham House.
  • Following on from a successful webinar held in collaboration between the two partners in December 2021 on the subject of Soft Power Diplomacy in a Post-Covid Era, Japan House and Chatham House will hold a further three events in January, February and March 2022 consecutively.
  • The event series will welcome experts from a variety of disciplines and will cover a range of topics relating to Japan-UK relations, from university cooperation through to international trade and economy.
  • Japan House London is a cultural destination offering visitors the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan.

Ukrainian Ministers Discuss the Journey to the Green Transition With DTEK, MHP and UBTA

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Monday, November 1, 2021

It will ensure sustainability and proper resilience of economies in the process of green transformation."

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  • It will ensure sustainability and proper resilience of economies in the process of green transformation."
  • Dmytro Los from UBTA, which represents the interests of Ukrainian exporters, said, "Ukrainian business fully supports the European green course.
  • And Ukraine also has abundant natural resources, putting it in a strong position to lead the transition to renewable energy.
  • The event successfully brought together leaders from the Ukrainian government and the business community to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from the green transition.

David Pagliaro Joins Signum Global Advisors as a Partner and Global Head of Corporate Engagement

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

David holds a Master's degree in Middle East Studies from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste (Italy).

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  • David holds a Master's degree in Middle East Studies from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste (Italy).
  • Signum Global Advisors is a leading independent advisory firm focused on political and global macro risk analysis.
  • On his decision to join Signum, David said: "I am thrilled to join Signum Global and look forward to contributing to the firm's growth.
  • He brings to Signum a wealth of public policy experience as well as very strong corporate client relationships."

Changing threats to UK national security examined

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy questions exports on national security

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  • The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy holds first evidence session on inquiryinto the National Security Capability Review and Modernising Defence Programme: follow up.
  • Likely topics for discussion include:
    major geopolitical changes affecting UK national security, including the return of great power politics
    the effectiveness of the National Security Capability Review and Modernising Defence Programme in addressing these issues.
  • Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, Senior Adviser, Chatham House