Group 1 - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of this year, demonstrating strong resilience amid external challenges [1] - The IMF adjusted its global economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.0%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from its April prediction, with China's forecast raised by 0.8 percentage points [1] - China's foreign direct investment showed a "stabilizing and quality-enhancing" trend, with non-financial direct investment in Belt and Road Initiative countries reaching $18.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.7% [1][2] Group 2 - The transaction amount in Belt and Road countries doubled, with Chinese enterprises announcing a transaction amount of $10.1 billion, up 97% year-on-year, accounting for about 52% of total overseas mergers and acquisitions [2] - Despite a 20% decline in the number of mergers and acquisitions to 79, the significant increase in transaction amounts indicates a focus on quality and efficiency in international market strategies [2] - China's trade with Belt and Road countries grew from $2.7 trillion in 2021 to $3.1 trillion in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%, and the share of total trade increased from 45.3% to 51.8% in the first half of this year [2][3] Group 3 - From 2021 to the first half of 2025, the bilateral investment scale between China and Belt and Road countries exceeded $240 billion, with China investing over $160 billion in these countries [3] - High-quality products from Belt and Road countries, such as durians and dragon fruits, are increasingly entering the Chinese market, while China's machinery and electronic components support the industrial development of these countries [3]

【环球时报报道 记者 白云怡】哥伦比亚总统府当地时间6日发布公报称，哥伦比亚将以主宾国身份参加 今年11月在中国上海举行的第八届中国国际进口博览会（简称进博会）。"这标志着两国经贸关系的一 个重要里程碑。"公报这样写道，这也为哥伦比亚在这一全球最重要的进口展会上展示其高附加值出口 产品提供了宝贵机遇。 哥伦比亚出口、旅游和投资促进局负责人卡门·卡瓦列罗表示，"成为2025年中国国际进口博览会的主宾 国，是美丽国度哥伦比亚的一次历史性机遇。" 这一消息公布后，中国驻哥伦比亚大使朱京阳在社交平台X上表示，"哥伦比亚是今年进博会上唯一一 个来自拉美的主宾国，这是推动哥伦比亚对华出口的绝佳机会。" "哥伦比亚将成为全球舞台上的主角。"哥伦比亚"Pluralidad Z"新闻网站6日评论称，此次成为进博会的 主宾国，是哥伦比亚在多年参展基础上的持续努力成果，也标志着在全球战略格局中，哥中两国开启加 强外交与经济纽带的新篇章。 近年来，中国与哥伦比亚的经贸合作日益密切。哥伦比亚总统府公布的数据显示，2024年哥伦比亚对中 国的出口总额达23.77亿美元。其中，哥伦比亚非常重视的、旨在实现出口多元化的非矿产能源类产品 对华 ...

Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, China's foreign direct investment (FDI) showed a downward adjustment trend, while investments in countries participating in the "Belt and Road" initiative experienced growth [2][4] - Chinese companies' overseas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued to recover, with a total announced amount of $19.6 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 79% [4][8] Investment Trends - Total FDI from all industries reached $80 billion, a decrease of 6.2% year-on-year [4][6] - Non-financial FDI amounted to $72.2 billion, down 0.5% year-on-year, while non-financial direct investment in "Belt and Road" countries reached $18.9 billion, up 20.7% [6][10] - The number of announced overseas M&A transactions was 200, a decrease of 7% year-on-year, but the number of large transactions (over $500 million) increased from 6 to 14 [4][8] Sector Analysis - The TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector remained the most popular for M&A, with several industries experiencing triple-digit year-on-year growth in M&A amounts [10][16] - The mining and metals, advanced manufacturing, and transportation sectors also saw significant M&A activity, with a combined amount accounting for 72% of total M&A value [15][16] Regional Insights - Asia dominated the M&A landscape, accounting for over half of the total M&A amount, with a year-on-year increase of 162% to $10.5 billion [11][16] - Latin America saw a dramatic increase in M&A activity, with amounts growing sixfold to $2.3 billion, marking the highest growth rate [11][16] - The "Belt and Road" countries accounted for 87% of new contracts signed by Chinese companies in overseas engineering projects, totaling $129.9 billion, a 12.4% increase year-on-year [14][16]

9月3日，中国将举行纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年相关活动，包括检阅部队。俄罗斯塔斯社称，武契奇或将参加纪念活 动。截至本报发稿前，中方尚未公布有关消息。 "中国与塞尔维亚近年的合作显著扩增。"新加坡《联合早报》4日评论称，中国目前是塞尔维亚最大外国投资者。据中国海关数据，2024年中塞双 边贸易额57.3亿美元，同比增长31.8%。 近段时间以来，中塞在国防、经济、科技领域互动频繁。据中国国防部此前发布的消息，7月中下旬，中国、塞尔维亚两国陆军在河北举行"和平 卫士-2025"特种部队联合训练。这是中塞两军首次开展联训。 据塞尔维亚政府网站消息，该国计划加强同中国在人工智能与创新领域的合作。该国派遣高级代表出席了7月在上海举行的2025世界人工智能大会 暨人工智能全球治理高级别会议，并表示塞方将中国视为人工智能和机器人技术发展方面的战略伙伴。 【环球时报记者 白云怡 环球时报驻塞尔维亚特约记者 任一弛】当地时间3日，塞尔维亚总统武契奇在探访本地居民时接受媒体采访，表示将于9 月访问中国，届时可能还会与俄罗斯总统普京在中国会面。 据塞尔维亚B92电视台报道，武契奇3日在塞尔维亚北部班斯托尔 ...

Core Insights - Kazakhstan is accelerating the modernization of its domestic transportation infrastructure and enhancing cross-border logistics capabilities to improve regional connectivity [1][2] Group 1: Transportation Infrastructure Development - The government is focusing on modernizing transportation infrastructure, with new logistics centers and storage facilities being put into operation [1] - Plans include the repair of approximately 11,000 kilometers of existing railways and the construction or renovation of about 5,000 kilometers of railways to enhance the national railway network [1] Group 2: International Transport Corridor - The construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor, connecting China, Central Asia, and Europe, is progressing steadily [1] - The opening of the Kazakhstan Xi'an Port last year under the Belt and Road Initiative has improved the efficiency of this transport corridor [1] Group 3: Aviation Sector Development - Air transport is becoming a significant focus for Kazakhstan's transportation development, with plans to build new airports and upgrade old ones to enhance passenger and cargo capacity [2] - The government plans to establish a national cargo airline to create an air logistics hub serving the Central Asian region [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Pakistan aims to adopt China's development model to enhance its export-oriented and technology-driven economy [1] - Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Iqbal, emphasized the deepening cooperation between Pakistan and China across multiple sectors, focusing on the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which will prioritize industrial parks, agricultural modernization, and high-tech collaboration [1] - The CPEC, initiated in 2013, connects Gwadar Port in southern Pakistan to Kashgar in China's Xinjiang region, with the first phase primarily involving energy and transportation infrastructure [1] Group 2 - The "Pakistan Soars" initiative aims to develop a skilled and educated workforce to support industrialization and modernization, aligning with the vision for the second phase of CPEC [1] - The first phase of CPEC has led to increased industrial activity, improved logistics, and enhanced investor confidence in Pakistan's economy, providing long-term momentum [1] - During his visit to China, Iqbal attended the launch ceremony of Pakistan's custom-made remote sensing satellite, which is designed to meet various needs in land resource surveys, environmental protection, disaster monitoring, and crop yield estimation [2]

Core Points - The event "My Story with China" was co-hosted by the People's Daily and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange and friendship between nations [3][4] - The event received over 1,300 submissions from more than 80 countries, showcasing heartfelt stories that contribute to the narrative of international friendship [3][4] - The significance of historical ties and the role of international friends in supporting China during challenging times were emphasized, particularly in the context of World War II [4][6] Group 1 - The event featured representatives from 11 countries sharing their stories and discussing the vision for grassroots friendship [3] - The "My Story with China" initiative has garnered global attention, reflecting a strong interest in China's cultural narrative [3][4] - The historical contributions of international figures, such as New Zealand's Louis Ailie, were highlighted as part of the shared legacy of friendship [4][6] Group 2 - The event underscored the importance of cultural exchanges in fostering understanding and cooperation among nations [7][9] - Participants expressed a desire to act as bridges for friendship, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts in the current global context [9][10] - Chinese enterprises are recognized as key players in promoting international cooperation through projects in over 80 countries, enhancing local communities [10]

Group 1 - Jim Rogers has liquidated all his U.S. stock holdings and currently only holds stocks in China and another undisclosed country, predicting that the next U.S. economic crisis will be the worst in his lifetime [1][3] - Rogers highlights the U.S. debt issue, citing the 1976 British debt crisis as a historical parallel, emphasizing that high public debt and fiscal deficits can lead to a loss of investor confidence in government bonds [3] - The total U.S. federal debt has surpassed $38 trillion, with unemployment rising to 4.2% and a prolonged period of low interest rates due to quantitative easing, leading Rogers to believe the U.S. economy is in an "unusual prosperity" phase, with an impending recession that will be "beyond imagination" [3] Group 2 - In contrast to his U.S. stock sell-off, Rogers is increasing his investments in China, particularly in the tourism sector, which he believes is entering a golden age due to a surge in outbound travel demand [3][4] - Rogers praises the Belt and Road Initiative, likening its potential impact on the global economy to that of 19th-century railway construction [3][4] - He recalls the significant changes in China since his first visit in 1984, asserting that China will become the most important country of the 21st century and encourages future generations to learn Mandarin [4] Group 3 - Rogers maintains a preference for physical assets as safe havens, expressing interest in silver, which he views as undervalued, while remaining cautious about gold despite its high prices [4] - He acknowledges holding a significant amount of U.S. dollars as a tactical arrangement, anticipating that during a crisis, panic will drive funds into the dollar, although he does not consider it a true safe haven [4][5] - Rogers' investment philosophy reflects a contrarian approach, warning that when everyone is excited, it is typically a time to be concerned [5]

Core Viewpoint - Jim Rogers holds a positive outlook on Chinese stocks, particularly in the tourism sector, while expressing deep concerns about an impending severe economic crisis in the United States [1][7]. Group 1: Investment in China - Jim Rogers currently holds stocks in China and has liquidated all his U.S. stocks, indicating a strong belief in China's growth potential [1][5]. - He emphasizes that all sectors in China have potential, with tourism being particularly promising due to the increasing desire of Chinese citizens to travel abroad and foreign interest in China [5][6]. Group 2: Economic Outlook - Rogers predicts that the next U.S. economic crisis will be the most severe of his lifetime, citing the unsustainable nature of the current economic boom and the historical patterns of debt repayment [7][8]. - He expresses concern over the U.S. debt situation, warning that complacency regarding debt could lead to significant consequences, drawing parallels to past economic shifts in other countries [7][8]. Group 3: Asset Allocation - In terms of asset allocation, Rogers holds gold and silver, viewing them as safe havens during crises. He notes that while he is not currently buying more gold due to high prices, he finds silver undervalued and is purchasing it [6][8]. - He maintains a significant amount of U.S. dollars, anticipating that during the next crisis, people will seek refuge in the dollar, despite his belief that it may not be a true safe haven [8].

来自俄罗斯的奥尔洛娃·奥利嘉，自2023年起在新疆农业大学任俄语教师。她的大学与新疆有着10多年 的合作，培养了许多通晓中俄文化的工程师。 奥利嘉在新疆工作生活2年多，她尝试把俄罗斯的诗歌变成说唱，她说，学习诗歌有助于学生们掌握俄 语，特别是提高发音水平。学生们从最初连一句"你好"都说得磕磕绊绊，到如今已能流畅讨论共建"一 带一路"倡议物流工程。她不仅见证了学生们的蜕变，更真切感受到新疆教育开放涌动的活力。 奥利嘉说，如果语言是桥，她愿意永远做这座桥上的守望者。新疆在发展，她很有幸成为这发展的见证 者。 (赵雅敏 贾志鹏 新疆乌鲁木齐报道） ...