24 Oct 2019, 14:55

Hainan to launch about 40 projects to boost consumption by the end of 2020

The majority of those projects will be launched by the end of December 2019

HAIKOU, October 24. /TASS/. China's Hainan by the end of 2020 will launch at least 39 initiatives aimed at boosting consumption. According to Hainan Daily newspaper, 20 of those projects will be launched by the end of December, and 19 more are planned for the year 2020.

The tax-free carnival, organized by China Duty Free Products (Group) Co и Ltd, will become of one of the main events, as well as the Hainan cuisine festival where more than 120 local dishes will be presented. Moreover, the Hainan authorities intend to hold a demonstration of the island's tropical agriculture achievements and open a chain of 24/7 stores. The authorities also intend to establish a new channel for trading agricultural products online, to open a big new wholesale market and modernize the operating retail markets on the island.

In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.

By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.

Tags

Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $19.32 per metric ton from April 25

The duty on corn will be $9.65 per metric ton, the Ministry of Agriculture said

Russian Embassy to participate in celebrations of meeting on Elbe

The meeting will also be attended by Michael Kretschmer, minister president of the Saxony federal state

Yesterday, 15:41

Iran offers US interim deal on its nuclear program — news outlet

According to Axios, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed out that the sides may not be able to reach a final agreement on the nuclear program within the timeframe proposed by Donald Trump

Yesterday, 11:28

NATO has several options on table regarding Zelensky's fate — foreign intel chief

In February, the SVR press bureau reported that "NATO headquarters is preparing a large-scale operation to discredit Zelensky"

Yesterday, 17:28

Trump says he has 'his own deadline' in talks on Ukraine

The US president declined to specify what timeframe he was referring to

Russia receives no requests from India, Pakistan to help resolve conflict — Kremlin

Earlier, India almost halved its embassy staff in Islamabad, declared the military advisors of the Pakistani diplomatic mission in India personae non gratae, and closed the key Attari checkpoint on the border with Pakistan

Yesterday, 13:15

Trump says unhappy with massive Russian strike on Ukraine, calls for peace deal

The US leader called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to order a halt to such strikes

FACTBOX: Senior Russian military officer killed in explosion near Moscow

The person is Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, the Russian Investigative Committee said

US again blocked restart of WTO Appellate Body’s work

The US advanced arguments that there is a need for a fundamental reform for the system of settling disputes in the organizations

Ukrainian Security Service seizes Asian-flagged cargo ship, arrests crew

The service claims that the vessel was allegedly loaded with wheat in the port of Sevastopol in late 2024

Yesterday, 12:09

Russia’s revised nuclear doctrine contains provisions on potential response to West

"This doctrine is available to the public," Dmitry Peskov said

Ship repair in Arkhangelsk to grow 2.5 times by 2035, local authorities say

Over five years, the number of vessels that entered the Arkhangelsk docks for repairs and maintenance has increased from 180 to 350 a year

28 Nov 2023, 13:38

Iran confirms acquisition of Russian Mi-28, Su-35, Yak-130 aircraft

The agency said the aircraft were already in Iran and accepted into service

UN World Food Program exhausts food supplies in Gaza

The organization estimated that food prices have "skyrocketed up to 1,400% compared to during the ceasefire"

Yesterday, 17:06

US intends to push Russia to accept Kiev's right to its own army — news agency

At the same time, Bloomberg emphasized that these proposals have not yet been finalized and may be changed

Russian defense chief inspects Battlegroup Kursk — Defense Ministry

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukraine has lost over 75,000 troops and more than 400 tanks since fighting began in the Kursk Region

Yesterday, 20:39

Israel to expand hostilities in Gaza unless hostage talks move ahead — General Staff chief

"We will continue our operational pressure and increase our control over Hamas as needed, and if we do not see progress in the return of the hostages, we will expand our actions," Eyal Zamir said

10 Mar 2024, 15:11

St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport suspends operation due to security reasons — agency

According to the agency, aircraft crews, air traffic controllers and the airport’s services are making all possible efforts to ensure safety of flights

Friday’s blast outside Moscow once again shows Kiev’s true colors — Kremlin spokesman

"This once makes it clear that regardless of peace talks, we need to remain vigilant and be aware of the nature of this regime," Dmitry Peskov added

Special flight from US arrives at Vnukovo Airport

There are no regular flights between the two countries

Kiev may resort to terror attacks with use of biopathogens — Shoigu

According to the official, "the Ukrainian special services are actively seeking those supporting pro-Ukrainian nationalist and neo-Nazi groups"

Yesterday, 17:10

Rostec ready to produce more tanks, airplanes if needed

Since the onset of the special operation and the increase in the state defense order, many Rostec defense enterprises have shifted to round-the-clock, multi-shift operations

Trumps says work on peace deal between Russia, Ukraine proceeding smoothly

Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with visiting US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff

Crimea to remain Russian — Trump

According to the US president, "everybody understands" that Crimea has long been part of Russia

Key rate as 'prescription drug' to fight inflation — Central Bank

TASS has collected key statements of the Central Bank chief

US ambassador, other envoys pay tribute at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Moscow

The foreign diplomats paid respects to the fallen soldiers with a minute of silence

Russian troops liberate six communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,320 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks and seven multiple rocket launchers in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Russia, Turkey call for normalization in Syria, ceasefire in Gaza — Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that both parties underscored the importance of uniting international efforts to achieve sustainable normalization in Syria, while unwaveringly respecting its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity

Turkey, Russia finalized consultations on Middle East in Istanbul — source

During the meetings at the deputy foreign minister level, Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov represented their respective countries

8 Jul 2022, 04:25

Russian troops use Gran, Kitolov guided projectiles in Ukraine — source

Aiming at the target of guided missiles is carried out using a laser designator-rangefinder, a TASS source said

Flight from US that arrived in Moscow on Friday morning leaves Russian airspace

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin received US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin

Yesterday, 15:06

Ukraine masses up troops, vehicles in village close to Russia’s Belgorod Region — official

According to Yevgeny Lisnyak, Ukraine is also busy assembling various military equipment

Yesterday, 18:56

Trump believes Putin to heed call not to launch massive strikes on Ukraine

Previously, the US leader said that he was "not happy" about Russia's massive strike on military installations in Ukraine, and called for a peaceful settlement of the conflict

Kiev says received no US warnings of withdrawal from peace process

Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Paris that US President Donald Trump may abandon efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine if no progress is made soon

Trump points to progress in talks with Russia, Ukraine amid 'fragile' situation

The US president stressed that it would be "a big honor" for him to broker an agreement between Moscow and Kiev

Putin doesn’t currently plan to reach out to leaders of India and Pakistan — Kremlin

Earlier, India reduced the staff of its embassy in Islamabad by almost a half, declared military advisors of the Pakistani embassy in India personae non gratae, and shut down the key Attari checkpoint on the border with Pakistan

Uncertainty in global economy was key topic of IMF, WB spring session

The IMF also lowered its outlook for global economic growth from 3.3% to 2.8% in 2025

Russia scales up domestic production in response to reduced trade with Europe — IMF

The Russian economy is expected to see "a quite sharp slowdown this year from last year's growth," Director of the European Department at the International Monetary Fund Alfred Kammer said

Russia needs to develop domestic production of rare earth metals — top security official

Sergey Shoigu underscored the importance of creating backup production facilities, given the threats that emerged during the special military operation

Bank of Russia lowers its forecast for global economic growth — regulator’s head

The regulator also lowered the forecast for Russian exports this year, Elvira Nabiullina noted

New Russia-US arms race already in progress — Academy of Sciences

Fyodor Voytolovsky, Director of the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasized that Russia remains either the second or an equal first in terms of nuclear capabilities

Europe eventually to take path of peace in Ukraine conflict, Hungarian PM says

According to Viktor Orban, "it's time to end the military frenzy in Europe," which persists in spite of the US’ efforts on settling the Ukrainian conflict

Leader of Georgia’s ruling party Garibashvili says quits politics

According to the former Georgian Prime Minister, he fulfilled his role by holding various positions in the government and the party and sees no need to stay in the party and in politics in general

Europe incapable of deploying military contingent in Ukraine, says French military expert

According to retired French colonel Peer de Jong, France and the UK, which are the main advocates of this idea, do not have any resources in support of such ambitious plans

Ukraine submits peace terms to US, ready to trade land for security guarantees — newspaper

According to the report, the Ukrainian plan consists of five points, the first of which concerns renouncing its claims to Crimea and the regions that became part of Russia after the start of the special military operation

Bitcoin price exceeds $95,000 for first time since February 24

Bitcoin is a decentralized system of a crypto currency of the same name based on the blockchain technology

Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $19.32 per metric ton from April 25

The duty on corn will be $9.65 per metric ton, the Ministry of Agriculture said

Yesterday, 15:28

SPD, Greens agree on coalition government in Hamburg

The coalition agreement, Mayor Peter Tschentscher said, is designed to provide Hamburg residents with "social, economic and political security" in unstable times

Trump says Witkoff had good meeting

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said earlier that President Vladimir Putin had received Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin

1 Sep 2014, 06:05

ITAR-TASS: 110 years of agency history in pictures

The history of Russia's central state information agency ITAR-TASS in pictures

Putin-Witkoff meeting takes place on Elbe Day, recalling WWII alliance

Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov stressed that the 1945 event "is a symbol of the two countries’ combat alliance in the fight against Nazism"

Yesterday, 09:48

Intense fighting continues in Gornal village as Ukraine seeks to deploy reinforcements

The Ukrainian army command tried to deploy several assault groups equipped with armored units but they were eliminated

Trump says serious about idea to make Canada, Greenland part of US

Asked whether Donald Trump wants to be remembered as a president who expanded American territory, he replied, "Wouldn’t mind"

Putin says Ukrainian soldiers make restaurants military targets by holding parties there

This issue needs to be addressed, perhaps, through bilateral talks, according to the president

FSB detains Romanian citizen in Sochi for spying on air defense sites for Ukraine

According to the FSB, in exchange for his actions, Ukrainian security agencies promised to facilitate his safe departure from Russia and arrange for him to join a Ukrainian volunteer unit to take part in combat operations against Russia

First gas supplies from Russia to Iran to start this year, to amount to 1.8 bcm

"Companies are currently discussing the price with each other," Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said

26 Sep 2018, 10:54

No more bets: Police uncover secret casino on premises of North Korean embassy in Moscow

TASS has obtained no official comments from the North Korean embassy yet

Breakdown in relations with Berlin not Moscow's doing — Russian ambassador

Sergey Nechayev stressed that Moscow "did not deliberately burn any bridges in the Russian-German dialogue"

Zelensky seeks to deceive Trump, Russian diplomat says

Maria Zakharova also stressed that Zelensky 'is now also eliminating his own fellow citizens who live in the rest of Ukraine'

Allies alarmed by Trump’s plans to recognize Crimea as part of Russia — CNN

Any deal that can get Russia on board will look unfavorable to the Ukrainians, but "within reason the Ukrainians will have to come to terms with something that may be second best to a deal they would have wanted two years ago," the diplomat said

Two days ago, 12:10

Russia donates 30,000 tons of wheat to Palestine, to be sent to Gaza — Abbas

The Palestinian President said the grain was expected to "arrive at Israeli ports next month"

Russian Foreign Ministry cites Kiev's link to killed Russian general

"If the investigation confirms that Ukraine is behind this, it will again demonstrate to the international community the barbaric and treacherous nature of the Kiev regime," Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

28 Jul 2021, 14:53

Russia-China-led bloc needs tools to ensure common security — defense chief

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu expressed hope that the results of today’s meeting would lay a solid foundation for the SCO’s further consistent development and for maintaining common stability and security

Movie icon Oliver Stone, ex-CIA officer to take part in Russian educational marathon

The marathon, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany, will be held on April 28-30

Two days ago, 19:02

Putin, Trump both agree that refusing to engage in dialogue 'absurd' — Peskov

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the administration of former US President Joe Biden lacked the desire to maintain a dialogue

Press review: White House irritated with Zelensky’s behavior as India-Pakistan ties worsen

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 25th

Putin-Witkoff meeting ends after lasting three hours

The previous encounter took place in St. Petersburg on April 11 and lasted for more than four hours

Share of foreign investment in Russian OFZ bonds up to 4% in March 2025

The par value of OFZ bonds owned by nonresidents as of the beginning of April 2025 totaled $11.6 bln

India looking at cutting Pakistan off from Indus water — minister

Chandrakant Raghunath Patil said that India plans to demineralize rivers to stop the stream and direct it to another waterway

Yesterday, 08:13

French general predicts Russia will be through with special military op by Christmas

The French military expert confidently stated that Russia will continue its operations not only until it fully liberates the four federal regions but may even advance as far as Odessa

Trump says meeting with Zelensky in Rome 'possible'

Before leaving for Italy to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the US president said that he would "meet with a lot of the foreign leaders"

Yesterday, 23:37

Russia ready to strike deal on Ukraine, but some details yet to be agreed — Lavrov

"We are busy with this exact process," the minister said

Yesterday, 06:30

Sending peacekeepers to historical Russian lands may lead to WWIII, Shoigu warns

According to Sergey Shoigu, rather, the notion of `peacekeepers’ conceals the pursuit of control over Ukraine and its mineral resources

Putin-Witkoff talks see progress made — Putin’s envoy

The meeting between the Russian president and the US special envoy lasted three hours

Trump says Washington 'ripped off' by allies

The US leader cited the European Union as an example, stressing that the union's relations with the United States are unfair, because Washington is losing about $300 billion from trade imbalances

5 Feb 2015, 07:16

Monument to Big Three Allied leaders installed in Crimea

The huge statue is the work of the famous Georgian-born sculptor Zurab Tsereteli

Former US official doubts that Zelensky will take chance for peace in Ukraine

Colin Powell said that Vladimir Zelensky should "call elections for a date certain in the not too distant future, and become the savior of what remains of an independent and neutral country in the heart of a new Europe ready to build with Russia a new security architecture for Eurasia"

Trump never deterred Israel from striking Iran — media

The US president added that he would not rule out US military involvement in a probable conflict between Israel and Iran

Investments growth rate in Russian economy to gear down — Central Bank

The investment activity in Russia are now close to high levels of the last year, the head of the regulator said

Opposition in Georgia to use resignation of ruling party’s leader — expert

"Given the intense confrontation among political forces in Georgia, tensions are likely to escalate," Andrey Bystritsky noted

Russian foreign intelligence chief says that Moldovan leader is indeed 'playing with fire'

Sergey Naryshkin commented on the situation with Gagauzia's head Evghenia Gutsul and other politicians

Trump comments on killing of senior Russian army officer

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the Russian General Staff and the Russian Defense Ministry’s negotiator, was killed in a car explosion on Friday morning

Reopening of Nord Stream pipeline depends on Germany’s political will — Russian ambassador

According to Sergey Nechayev, the German coastal town of Lubmin had everything in place to start getting gas

Syrians from Latakia, Tartus take shelter from violence at Russian base — Moscow’s envoy

According to Vasily Nebenzya, Russia urges the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs "to pay special attention to the humanitarian situation in these regions"

China cancels retaliatory duties on some US-made semiconductors — media outlet

The duty exemption applies to tariffs on eight kinds of integrated circuits, covering most semiconductors except for memory chips

Trump is the only leader ready to address root causes of Ukrainian crisis — Lavrov

According to Russian foreign minister, US leader said "it was a huge mistake to pull Ukraine into NATO, and this was a mistake by the Biden administration, and he wants to rectify this"

Russian air defenses destroy seven Ukrainian UAVs over Crimea, Belgorod Region

Six Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs were intercepted over the Republic of Crimea

Putin, Trump won’t issue joint Elbe Meeting statement — Kremlin

The Kremlin said earlier on Friday it is symbolic that the latest meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff happened on the day of the 80th anniversary of the Elbe meeting

Yesterday, 18:36

Next few days to be very important for negotiations on Ukraine — Trump

The US leader also expressed confidence that a peace deal would get done soon, one that satisfies both Russia and Ukraine

Lavrov hears 'whispers' from French about mending ties

The Russian foreign minister criticized what he described as a "false and crude primitive explanation" of the Ukraine conflict being promoted in French society

Press review: Vatican adjusts after Pope’s death as Moscow eyes Afghan projects post-ban

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 22nd

Two days ago, 22:54

Entire Kursk Region to be mopped up soon — Russian Security Council chief

According to Sergey Shoigu, the situation in the special military operation zone is now the key factor influencing both international affairs and the situation inside Russia

Pollster says 13% of Ukrainians plan to leave country within six months

Ukrainians usually choose to move to Germany or Poland

Direct impact of US tariffs on Russia is minimal — Central Bank chief

According to Elvira Nabiullina, Russian exports to the US are insignificant

Lengthy period of tough monetary policy needed to reduce inflation — Bank of Russia

Further action of the Central Bank will depend on the pace of inflation to slow down, the regulator said

New Delhi has no proof of Pakistan’s involvement in Indian terror attack — top brass

According to Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, the Lashkar-e-Taiba group "does not exist in Pakistan anymore" and US and Indian intelligence drew false conclusions

Yesterday, 03:21

Russian FPV drone destroys British-made AS-90 howitzer in Kharkov Region

A FPV fiberoptic combat drone operator delivered a precise strike on a 45-ton self-propelled system of the 155mm caliber

Greater cooldown of global economy risky — Bank of Russia

The markets are living in constant uncertainty related to growth of import tariffs, regulator's chief Elvira Nabiullina noted

21 Feb 2021, 12:20

Rosoboronexport signs contracts with African states worth $1.5 bln

Rosoboronexport signed contracts with more than ten African countries in 2020, its Director General Alexander Mikheyev said

EU must stop funding wars in the world — MEP

Harald Wilimsky urged the EU to adhere to its core principles

Yesterday, 19:09

Kiev lost much territory, would struggle to get it back — Trump

"They lost a lot of territory," US President said