tass--2020-09-01--Glonass satellites manufacturer says suffered financial losses due to pandemic

MOSCOW , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company , Russia ’ s manufacturer of Glonass , Gonets and other communications satellites , has suffered financial losses because of the coronavirus pandemic , the company ’ s director general , Nikolai Toesoyedov , told TASS on Tuesday .
`` Of course , we have suffered financial losses but exact calculations will be done later , he said .
According to Testoyedov , the company obeyed by all the requirements of Russia ’ s sanitary watchdog concerning operation amid the pandemic .
`` After the first lockdowns were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of our entire 8,500 staff were working during the first week .
These workers ensured essential loads and did most important works .
Further on , we involved more people and practically resumed routine operation from May 12 , but for those on leave , '' he said , adding that the company focused efforts on the contracts to be implemented this year , including the state defense order .
`` Notably , we managed to keep the pace of work on each of these contracts when we were working in restricted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we now have to catch up with the pace on other contracts .
And we will do it , '' he noted .

MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company, Russia’s manufacturer of Glonass, Gonets and other communications satellites, has suffered financial losses because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company’s director general, Nikolai Toesoyedov, told TASS on Tuesday.
"Of course, we have suffered financial losses but exact calculations will be done later, he said.
According to Testoyedov, the company obeyed by all the requirements of Russia’s sanitary watchdog concerning operation amid the pandemic. "After the first lockdowns were announced from March 28, only 410 out of our entire 8,500 staff were working during the first week. These workers ensured essential loads and did most important works. Further on, we involved more people and practically resumed routine operation from May 12, but for those on leave," he said, adding that the company focused efforts on the contracts to be implemented this year, including the state defense order.
"Notably, we managed to keep the pace of work on each of these contracts when we were working in restricted numbers. It’s another matter that we now have to catch up with the pace on other contracts. And we will do it," he noted.


tass--2020-09-01--Russia to launch next Glonass-K navigation satellite in October

MOSCOW , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
The launch of the next Glonass-K navigation satellite is scheduled for October , @ @ @ @ @ Information Satellite Systems Company ( the satellites ’ producer ) Nikolai Testoyedov told TASS on @ @ @ @ @ launch is expected in October and the date will be set by the state commission @ @ @ @ @ The Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company is now manufacturing nine Glonass-K satellites and also Glonass-K2 @ @ @ @ @ out experimental design work on modifying Glonass-K2s .
It is also starting work on the @ @ @ @ @ space system ) under a new program that will be in effect in 2020-2030 , @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. The launch of the next Glonass-K navigation satellite is scheduled for October, General Director of the Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company (the satellites’ producer) Nikolai Testoyedov told TASS on Tuesday.
"The next launch is expected in October and the date will be set by the state commission," he said.
The Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company is now manufacturing nine Glonass-K satellites and also Glonass-K2 space vehicles and is carrying out experimental design work on modifying Glonass-K2s. It is also starting work on the so-called Glonass-VKK (highly elliptical space system) under a new program that will be in effect in 2020-2030, he specified.


tass--2020-09-01--Yangpu port to issue certificates for ships with carrying capacity of over 100,000 tonnes

HAIKOU , September 1 .
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Hainan 's dynamically developing Yangpu port has begun issuing international certificates for tankers and container ships with a carrying capacity of over 100,000 tonnes , reported the Hainan Daily .
`` Thus , Yangpu has officially entered the list of international ports that register the largest international cargo ships , '' the publication quotes the Chinese logistics corporation Cosco .
As the company 's press service clarified , Yangpu , due to the increasing support from Hainan 's departments in charge of shipping matters , is becoming more and more attractive for foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy of benefits and preferences in the registration and maintenance of large sea vehicles will contribute to an intensive increase in the cross-border flow of goods , the gradual transformation of this port into a key transport hub in East and Southeast Asia .
The first super-large vessel registered at Yangpu was the Cosco-owned Yandonghai tanker with a carrying capacity of 158,000 tonnes .
`` This is the largest oil tanker in the history of Hainan , '' the corporation 's press service noted .
Yangpu plays a key role in the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , the GDP of this economic region with more than 89,000 premanent residents , exceeded 26 billion yuan ( $ 3.7 billion ) .
In accordance with the `` Comprehensive plan for the formation of a new integrated sea and land corridor '' of the Chinese State Committee for Development and Reforms , by 2035 this port will become a key point for the distribution of trade flows from various regions of the country to Southeast Asia and Oceania , Europe and North America .
By 2025 , Yangpu is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through which up to 5 million containers will pass annually .

HAIKOU, September 1. /TASS/. Hainan's dynamically developing Yangpu port has begun issuing international certificates for tankers and container ships with a carrying capacity of over 100,000 tonnes, reported the Hainan Daily.
"Thus, Yangpu has officially entered the list of international ports that register the largest international cargo ships," the publication quotes the Chinese logistics corporation Cosco.
As the company's press service clarified, Yangpu, due to the increasing support from Hainan's departments in charge of shipping matters, is becoming more and more attractive for foreign business. Local authorities believe that the policy of benefits and preferences in the registration and maintenance of large sea vehicles will contribute to an intensive increase in the cross-border flow of goods, the gradual transformation of this port into a key transport hub in East and Southeast Asia.
The first super-large vessel registered at Yangpu was the Cosco-owned Yandonghai tanker with a carrying capacity of 158,000 tonnes. "This is the largest oil tanker in the history of Hainan," the corporation's press service noted.
Yangpu plays a key role in the development of China's transportation network. In 2019, the GDP of this economic region with more than 89,000 premanent residents, exceeded 26 billion yuan ($ 3.7 billion). In accordance with the "Comprehensive plan for the formation of a new integrated sea and land corridor" of the Chinese State Committee for Development and Reforms, by 2035 this port will become a key point for the distribution of trade flows from various regions of the country to Southeast Asia and Oceania, Europe and North America. By 2025, Yangpu is expected to become a major regional transport hub, through which up to 5 million containers will pass annually.


tass--2020-09-01--Russia to launch Angosat-2 telecoms satellite for Angola in March 2022

`` We are due to launch the satellite in March 2022 , '' the company ’ s chief said .
MOSCOW , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
The Angosat-2 telecoms satellite that Russia is developing for Angola will be orbited in March 2022 , Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company General Director Nikolai Testoyedov told TASS on Tuesday .
The company is now making the satellite platform , he added .
`` The work on the payload of the European company Airbus is the project ’ s most critical part .
That is why , we have established all the necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this work .
Simultaneously , we have started new work for the Angosat - our satellite platform , '' he stressed .
The company will create the platform very quickly using its accumulated potential and considering that its production process is highly unified .
Now the work is proceeding according to the schedule approved by the customer , the chief said .
The Angosat-1 telecoms satellite was launched by a Zenit-2SB carrier rocket with a Fregat booster from the Baikonur spaceport on December 26 , 2017 .
The contact with the satellite was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the booster .
Attempts to restore the contact with the satellite were made until mid-January 2018 while it stayed within the area of direct radio visibility from the territory of Russia .
After that , the Angolan side recognized the Angosat-1 telecoms satellite as unserviceable .
At the same time , Russia ’ s Energia Space Rocket Corporation reported that Russia and Angola had agreed on making the Angosat-2 satellite instead of the lost space vehicle .
The Russian side will also provide C-and Ku-band frequency resources to Angola for communications while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Energia Space Rocket Corporation reported in its consolidated financial statements in May that the work to develop and launch the Angosat-2 telecoms satellite for Angola to replace its predecessor Angosat-1 that was out of order had been assigned to the Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company .

"We are due to launch the satellite in March 2022," the company’s chief said.
MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. The Angosat-2 telecoms satellite that Russia is developing for Angola will be orbited in March 2022, Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company General Director Nikolai Testoyedov told TASS on Tuesday.
The company is now making the satellite platform, he added.
"The work on the payload of the European company Airbus is the project’s most critical part. That is why, we have established all the necessary relationships, held meetings and are continuing this work. Simultaneously, we have started new work for the Angosat - our satellite platform," he stressed.
The company will create the platform very quickly using its accumulated potential and considering that its production process is highly unified. Now the work is proceeding according to the schedule approved by the customer, the chief said.
Angosat-2
The Angosat-1 telecoms satellite was launched by a Zenit-2SB carrier rocket with a Fregat booster from the Baikonur spaceport on December 26, 2017. The contact with the satellite was lost on December 27 after its separation from the booster. Attempts to restore the contact with the satellite were made until mid-January 2018 while it stayed within the area of direct radio visibility from the territory of Russia. After that, the Angolan side recognized the Angosat-1 telecoms satellite as unserviceable.
At the same time, Russia’s Energia Space Rocket Corporation reported that Russia and Angola had agreed on making the Angosat-2 satellite instead of the lost space vehicle. The Russian side will also provide C-and Ku-band frequency resources to Angola for communications while the second satellite is being manufactured.
The Energia Space Rocket Corporation reported in its consolidated financial statements in May that the work to develop and launch the Angosat-2 telecoms satellite for Angola to replace its predecessor Angosat-1 that was out of order had been assigned to the Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company.


tass--2020-09-01--Russian satellite maker develops lunar navigation system with at least 24 satellites

MOSCOW , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russian satellite maker Information Satellite Systems ( ISS ) JSC already works on the functionality and composition of an upcoming Moon navigation system , which would include at least 24 spacecraft and which would provide people on the lunar surface with communication and positioning data , ISS CEO Nikolay Testoyedov told TASS Tuesday .
According to Testoyedov , the company `` has already worked thus issue through , all necessary calculations are already present . ''
`` We are still calculating it - the number of spacecraft , the ballistics , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
If they say they need communication , it will be provided , because [ the spacecraft ] will be a some sort of modification or a full clone of what we make for Earth , '' Testoyedov said .
The CEO disclosed that the minimum composition of a lunar navigation system must include 24 satellites , just like the Earth one .
However , `` the phasing of the lunar navigation group will be determined by the phasing of colonization of the Moon . ''
Testoyedov pointed out that lunar satellites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the ones built for Earth are very multifunctional . ''
Russia develops a program of research and colonization of the Moon , which will begin with automatic missions ( the first , Luna-2025 , is set for launch next year ) .
Next , manned landing missions to the Moon will take place .
In the future , Russia will begin construction of its visiting base at the satellite ’ s southern pole .

MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. Russian satellite maker Information Satellite Systems (ISS) JSC already works on the functionality and composition of an upcoming Moon navigation system, which would include at least 24 spacecraft and which would provide people on the lunar surface with communication and positioning data, ISS CEO Nikolay Testoyedov told TASS Tuesday.
According to Testoyedov, the company "has already worked thus issue through, all necessary calculations are already present."
"We are still calculating it - the number of spacecraft, the ballistics, the number of planes, the functionality and so on. If they say they need communication, it will be provided, because [the spacecraft] will be a some sort of modification or a full clone of what we make for Earth," Testoyedov said.
The CEO disclosed that the minimum composition of a lunar navigation system must include 24 satellites, just like the Earth one. However, "the phasing of the lunar navigation group will be determined by the phasing of colonization of the Moon."
Testoyedov pointed out that lunar satellites are likely "to be simpler, because the ones built for Earth are very multifunctional."
Russia develops a program of research and colonization of the Moon, which will begin with automatic missions (the first, Luna-2025, is set for launch next year). Next, manned landing missions to the Moon will take place. In the future, Russia will begin construction of its visiting base at the satellite’s southern pole.


tass--2020-09-01--At least 135,000 new market players registered on Hainan in January-July

HAIKOU , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of new market entities registered on Hainan in January-July 2020 amounted to 135,000 , which is by 30.5 % more than in the same period in 2019 , according to hnrb.hinews.cn .
In July alone , the newspaper reports , 25,300 new market entities were registered on Hainan .
The growth of this indicator in annual terms amounted to 33.66 % .
About 14,100 of them for the specified period were enterprises .
The daily average growth currently stands at about 800 market entities .
Thus , the newspaper writes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hainan , a total of just over 1 million market entities were registered .
At the same time , there is a significant increase in the volume of investments from companies from other regions of the country and from abroad .
According to the news outlet , by the end of the first half of 2020 , the province received investments from more than 30 countries .
The newspaper writes that the local authorities have succeeded in significantly simplifying the procedure for registering new enterprises and approving investment projects , including those with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All this creates favorable conditions for investors in the province .
In June the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “ General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan , ” according to which the island ’ s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025 , and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region 's development .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

HAIKOU, September 1. /TASS/. The total number of new market entities registered on Hainan in January-July 2020 amounted to 135,000, which is by 30.5% more than in the same period in 2019, according to hnrb.hinews.cn.
In July alone, the newspaper reports, 25,300 new market entities were registered on Hainan. The growth of this indicator in annual terms amounted to 33.66%. About 14,100 of them for the specified period were enterprises. The daily average growth currently stands at about 800 market entities.
Thus, the newspaper writes, by the end of July on Hainan, a total of just over 1 million market entities were registered. At the same time, there is a significant increase in the volume of investments from companies from other regions of the country and from abroad. According to the news outlet, by the end of the first half of 2020, the province received investments from more than 30 countries.
The newspaper writes that the local authorities have succeeded in significantly simplifying the procedure for registering new enterprises and approving investment projects, including those with foreign capital through an integrated system. All this creates favorable conditions for investors in the province.
In June the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan,” according to which the island’s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025, and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region's development.
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.


tass--2020-09-01--Germany hashes over Nord Stream 2 sanctions with US administration

BERLIN , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
Germany is against exterritorial sanctions of the United States and has communicated its @ @ @ @ @ as regards measures against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline , Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko @ @ @ @ @ a press conference after talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi .
`` We do @ @ @ @ @ the exterritorial nature correspond to the international law .
This is what I told my @ @ @ @ @ ] Michael Pompeo directly , '' Maas said .
`` We are in contact with @ @ @ @ @ this matter , '' the minister added .
The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the @ @ @ @ @ with a total capacity of 55 bln cubic meters per year from the coast of @ @ @ @ @ to Germany .
To date , 93.5 % of Nord Stream 2 has been finished @ @ @ @ @ at the end of 2019 when the Swiss pipe-laying company Allseas stopped work due to @ @ @

BERLIN, September 1. /TASS/. Germany is against exterritorial sanctions of the United States and has communicated its position to Washington, particularly as regards measures against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas said on Tuesday at a press conference after talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
"We do not believe such sanctions having the exterritorial nature correspond to the international law. This is what I told my counterpart [Secretary of State] Michael Pompeo directly," Maas said. "We are in contact with the administration in Washington on this matter," the minister added.
The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction of two pipeline strings with a total capacity of 55 bln cubic meters per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany. To date, 93.5% of Nord Stream 2 has been finished. The construction was suspended at the end of 2019 when the Swiss pipe-laying company Allseas stopped work due to US sanctions.


tass--2020-09-01--EU to extend sanctions on Russian nationals for another six months — source

BRUSSELS , September 1 .
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The European Union will soon extend its sanctions on Russian individuals , which @ @ @ @ @ for another six months , a source in one of the delegations to the Council @ @ @ @ @ TASS on Tuesday .
`` Restrictions are expected to be extended for another six months @ @ @ @ @ '' the interlocutor said .
According to the diplomat , a political decision on extending @ @ @ @ @ at one of the upcoming meetings .
After that , it will be approved by @ @ @ @ @ and published in the Official Journal of the European Union .
In 2014 , the @ @ @ @ @ sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian nationals whose `` actions undermined Ukraine 's territorial integrity , @ @ @ @ @ The EU ’ s blacklist currently includes 175 people and 44 entities , mostly state @ @ @ @ @ the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People ’ s Republics .
The European Union ’ s @ @ @ @ @ economic restrictions and Crimea-related sanctions .

BRUSSELS, September 1. /TASS/. The European Union will soon extend its sanctions on Russian individuals, which expire on September 15, for another six months, a source in one of the delegations to the Council of the European Union told TASS on Tuesday.
"Restrictions are expected to be extended for another six months in the near future," the interlocutor said.
According to the diplomat, a political decision on extending the sanctions will be made at one of the upcoming meetings. After that, it will be approved by the Council of the EU and published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
In 2014, the European Union began to impose sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian nationals whose "actions undermined Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence." The EU’s blacklist currently includes 175 people and 44 entities, mostly state agencies and military units of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. The European Union’s sanctions on Russia also include economic restrictions and Crimea-related sanctions.


tass--2020-09-01--Preservation of historic memory is task of national importance, Putin says

He emphasized that one shouldn ’ t always cling to the past yet based on this past , on this foundation it is necessary to create for oneself the premise for forward motion .
`` Preservation of memory is a task of absolute national importance in order to go ahead with confidence , to the future , drawing upon this memory and our heroic history , '' Putin said during the All-Russian open lesson .
A student of School No .
18 of the city of Simferopol , Lilya Glushko , asked the Russian leader a question via a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said that she managed to find where her relatives killed in the Great Patriotic war were buried as well as burial sites of other fallen heroes .
`` This is a wonderful example .
An example of how young people today , people like you , resolve issues that are , without a doubt , of a national importance , '' the President said .
He thanked the girl for the job well done .
`` I would like to thank you for the work you are doing .
For its results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you establish the burial sites of your loved ones , your relatives , but of other people as well .
I am confident that this is also a good deed that will remain in the memory of generations , relatives of our heroes fallen during the war who , thanks to you , received information about their loved ones , '' Putin emphasized .

He emphasized that one shouldn’t always cling to the past yet based on this past, on this foundation it is necessary to create for oneself the premise for forward motion.
"Preservation of memory is a task of absolute national importance in order to go ahead with confidence, to the future, drawing upon this memory and our heroic history," Putin said during the All-Russian open lesson.
A student of School No. 18 of the city of Simferopol, Lilya Glushko, asked the Russian leader a question via a video call from the Artek summer camp. She said that she managed to find where her relatives killed in the Great Patriotic war were buried as well as burial sites of other fallen heroes.
"This is a wonderful example. An example of how young people today, people like you, resolve issues that are, without a doubt, of a national importance," the President said.
He thanked the girl for the job well done. "I would like to thank you for the work you are doing. For its results. You see, not only did you establish the burial sites of your loved ones, your relatives, but of other people as well. I am confident that this is also a good deed that will remain in the memory of generations, relatives of our heroes fallen during the war who, thanks to you, received information about their loved ones," Putin emphasized.


tass--2020-09-01--Tikhanovskaya calls talk of constitutional reform in Belarus ‘agenda substitution’

MINSK , September 1 .
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The remarks made by former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktor Babariko regarding the need to discuss a constitutional reform is a substitution of the political agenda ; the main demand of the opposition is the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko , former presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said in her Telegram channel Tuesday .
`` One must not substitute the political agenda by switching to a discussion of a constitutional reform .
We are to hear what the people say .
People ’ s demand must come first , and then come reforms that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Tikhanovskaya said , underscoring that Lukashenko ’ s resignation remains the main demand of the people of Belarus .
According to Tikhanovskaya , Babariko ’ s statements look controversial , because Lukashenko currently `` seeks to postpone his resignation by speaking about an unclear constitutional reform within an undetermined time span . ''
On Monday , Babariko ’ s Telegram channel published a video , apparently recorded in June , before his apprehension .
In the video , Babariko says that an `` organizational form , '' uniting all opposition sympathizers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politician , this organization must be tasked with conducting a constitutional reform , improving the economic situation and providing people `` with opportunities to exercise their civil position . ''
Babariko was apprehended and currently remains in custody over suspicion of organization of illegal activities in Belgazprombank .

MINSK, September 1. /TASS/. The remarks made by former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktor Babariko regarding the need to discuss a constitutional reform is a substitution of the political agenda; the main demand of the opposition is the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, former presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said in her Telegram channel Tuesday.
"One must not substitute the political agenda by switching to a discussion of a constitutional reform. We are to hear what the people say. People’s demand must come first, and then come reforms that would only be possible after fair elections," Tikhanovskaya said, underscoring that Lukashenko’s resignation remains the main demand of the people of Belarus.
According to Tikhanovskaya, Babariko’s statements look controversial, because Lukashenko currently "seeks to postpone his resignation by speaking about an unclear constitutional reform within an undetermined time span."
On Monday, Babariko’s Telegram channel published a video, apparently recorded in June, before his apprehension. In the video, Babariko says that an "organizational form," uniting all opposition sympathizers, must be established. According to the politician, this organization must be tasked with conducting a constitutional reform, improving the economic situation and providing people "with opportunities to exercise their civil position."
Babariko was apprehended and currently remains in custody over suspicion of organization of illegal activities in Belgazprombank.


tass--2020-09-01--ZTE unveils world's first under-display camera smartphone Axon 20 5G

SHENZHEN , China , Sept. 1 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation ( 0763.HK / 000063.SZ ) , a major international provider of telecommunications , enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet , today has unveiled ZTE Axon 20 5G , the world 's first under-display camera smartphone , delivering the industry 's first true full display .
`` ZTE Axon 20 5G marks the beginning of ZTE 's new product strategy , '' said Mr. Ni Fei , President of ZTE Mobile Devices .
`` Smartphones will serve as our core area of product innovation .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developing personal and family mobile broadband products , smart wearable devices , and other new products that enable a smart life seamlessly connected to 5G scenarios . ''
The World 's First Under-Display Camera Powered by Five Core Technologies As the world 's leading manufacturer of smart terminals , ZTE has been committed to breaking through the under-display camera technologies .
By virtue of the five core technologies , including special materials , dual-control chips , unique driver circuits , the special pixel matrix , and the in-house selfie algorithm , ZTE has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and development .
To balance the performance of the display and the front camera , ZTE has adopted high transparency material that includes new organic and inorganic films , thereby improving the light input to the front camera .
Moreover , a built-in independent dual-control chip and integrated driver circuits have been employed to enable the color synchronization between the front camera and the conventional display .
Besides , the unique driver circuit layout design and precision miniaturization components have been used to avoid the interference , and restrain the impact on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has created a special matrix that can optimize pixels and improve the display consistency , thereby creating a more natural transition .
Furthermore , ZTE 's front-camera selfie algorithm has optimized the performance of the camera under several lighting conditions , and supported automatic dynamic range adjustment , hence the great improvement of the photo clarity and the image contrast .
ZTE has leveraged additional under-display technologies , including ambient light , sound , and fingerprint sensors to achieve a true full screen without any punch holes .
The innovative light sensor can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the light environment , allowing the display to be seen clearly anytime .
As the world 's first under-display camera smartphone , ZTE Axon 20 5G marked another milestone in the exploration of the true full display smartphone .
It 's equipped with a 6.92-inch OLED display , and supports 10-bit color depth as well as 100 % coverage of DCI-P3 color gamut , making the display performance reach the digital cinematic color standards .
Moreover , the FHD+ resolution and OLED materials have made the display color clearer and more beautiful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 20.5:9 and the DTS : X Ultra 3D sound , the device can deliver a cinematic experience .
With the thickness of only 7.98mm , and the ultra-thin design of double shoulder lines , ZTE Axon 20 5G has inherited the sleek style of ZTE Axon Series .
The 3D curved glass on the back contains ten layers of structural stacks , which have been carefully crafted with 36 different processes to create a unique and gorgeous texture .
The Axon 20 5G comes in four vivid colors , including blue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition , ZTE has collaborated with the well-recognized UK illustrator Sam Falconer to create an exclusive package for ZTE Axon 20 5G .
The design aims to encourage young people to explore more possibilities of the current technologies , by artistically representing the great contributions made by four well-known scientists to mankind .
ZTE Axon 20 5G features the upgraded antenna technology to ensure an ultra-fast 5G experience anytime and anywhere .
ZTE 's Super Antenna 2.0 is a cutting-edge PDS antenna with a 360-degree surround integrated design and intelligent closed-loop tuning technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and download speed .
Moreover , twelve different antennas have been integrated into the outer surface of the middle frame , which are further away from the motherboard and internal components , thereby allowing a more sensitive signal receiving and quicker network searching .
Even on high-speed railways , the handovers can still be made between a private high-speed rail network and a base station network , ensuring high-quality calls .
In addition , the network signal stability is guaranteed in elevators , underground garages , and other weak-signal environments .
Compatible with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ZTE Axon 20 5G features intelligent network acceleration technology , which has increased the download rate by 30 % , according to the test results of ZTE 's lab , and intelligently avoided frequency bands with congested signals .
ZTE has made continuous efforts in improving the video functions of its smartphones , in a bid to meeting the requirements of younger users in the 5G era .
ZTE Axon 20 5G features a 64MP super HD main camera that supports 4K high-resolution video at 60fps , super night scenes , video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lighting conditions .
In addition , the main and wide-angle lenses support image stabilization , which helps shoot videos of higher quality .
Moreover , the camera software features six intelligent templates to produce stylized videos , which can intelligently match different styles of music with special transition effects .
In addition , the unique full-screen film recording mode , with a ratio under 20.5:9 , can support portrait bokeh and portrait beauty , providing a further video customization .
Furthermore , the AI voice subtitling shooting mode provides powerful video editing functions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , regional cropping , filtering and background music , so as to make video editing more convenient .
Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G mobile platform , ZTE Axon 20 5G features a new-generation full-scenario system optimization engine .
Underpinned by the engine , the startup speed of those high frequently used apps can be increased by 40 % while the gaming and video experiences have also been improved , according to the test results of ZTE 's lab .
In addition , the latest MiFavor 10.5 UI system supports movie-level screen optimization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4,220mAh battery can support 30W Quick Charge and a 5G power saving mode that improves battery life by 35 % .
Furthermore , ZTE Axon 20 5G is equipped with nine temperature sensors to precisely detect the temperature .
The heat dissipation capabilities are improved through a triple intelligent heat dissipation system , which includes liquid cooling circulation , carbon nanofiber thermal pad , and graphite material .
The smartphone remains cool while users are playing games , viewing short videos , or watching movies .
The launch of ZTE Axon 20 5G @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumer needs and its strength in technical R & D and product innovations .
Moving forward , ZTE will continue to devote itself to building an intelligent lifestyle for consumers seeking young , high-tech , fashion-forward brands .
ZTE Axon 20 5G will be ready in China for pre-order starting September 1 , 2020 on the e-commerce channels including www.myzte.com , zte.jd.com and zte.tmall.com .
ZTE Axon 20 5G will be available in China starting at RMB 2,198 .

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today has unveiled ZTE Axon 20 5G, the world's first under-display camera smartphone, delivering the industry's first true full display.
"ZTE Axon 20 5G marks the beginning of ZTE's new product strategy," said Mr. Ni Fei, President of ZTE Mobile Devices. "Smartphones will serve as our core area of product innovation. Meanwhile, we will also be committed to developing personal and family mobile broadband products, smart wearable devices, and other new products that enable a smart life seamlessly connected to 5G scenarios."
The World's First Under-Display Camera Powered by Five Core Technologies
As the world's leading manufacturer of smart terminals, ZTE has been committed to breaking through the under-display camera technologies. By virtue of the five core technologies, including special materials, dual-control chips, unique driver circuits, the special pixel matrix, and the in-house selfie algorithm, ZTE has overcome numerous technical challenges during the research and development.
To balance the performance of the display and the front camera, ZTE has adopted high transparency material that includes new organic and inorganic films, thereby improving the light input to the front camera.
Moreover, a built-in independent dual-control chip and integrated driver circuits have been employed to enable the color synchronization between the front camera and the conventional display. Besides, the unique driver circuit layout design and precision miniaturization components have been used to avoid the interference, and restrain the impact on the front camera.
In addition, ZTE has created a special matrix that can optimize pixels and improve the display consistency, thereby creating a more natural transition.
Furthermore, ZTE's front-camera selfie algorithm has optimized the performance of the camera under several lighting conditions, and supported automatic dynamic range adjustment, hence the great improvement of the photo clarity and the image contrast.
Revolutionized User Experiences with A True Full Display
ZTE has leveraged additional under-display technologies, including ambient light, sound, and fingerprint sensors to achieve a true full screen without any punch holes. The innovative light sensor can automatically adjust the screen brightness in accordance to the light environment, allowing the display to be seen clearly anytime.
As the world's first under-display camera smartphone, ZTE Axon 20 5G marked another milestone in the exploration of the true full display smartphone. It's equipped with a 6.92-inch OLED display, and supports 10-bit color depth as well as 100% coverage of DCI-P3 color gamut, making the display performance reach the digital cinematic color standards.
Moreover, the FHD+ resolution and OLED materials have made the display color clearer and more beautiful. By virtue of a length-width ratio of 20.5:9 and the DTS:X Ultra 3D sound, the device can deliver a cinematic experience.
Design Comes First
With the thickness of only 7.98mm, and the ultra-thin design of double shoulder lines, ZTE Axon 20 5G has inherited the sleek style of ZTE Axon Series.
The 3D curved glass on the back contains ten layers of structural stacks, which have been carefully crafted with 36 different processes to create a unique and gorgeous texture. The Axon 20 5G comes in four vivid colors, including blue, black, purple and orange.
In addition, ZTE has collaborated with the well-recognized UK illustrator Sam Falconer to create an exclusive package for ZTE Axon 20 5G. The design aims to encourage young people to explore more possibilities of the current technologies, by artistically representing the great contributions made by four well-known scientists to mankind.
Strengthened 5G Experiences with Super Antenna 2.0
ZTE Axon 20 5G features the upgraded antenna technology to ensure an ultra-fast 5G experience anytime and anywhere. ZTE's Super Antenna 2.0 is a cutting-edge PDS antenna with a 360-degree surround integrated design and intelligent closed-loop tuning technology, which can improve network connection stability and download speed.
Moreover, twelve different antennas have been integrated into the outer surface of the middle frame, which are further away from the motherboard and internal components, thereby allowing a more sensitive signal receiving and quicker network searching.
Even on high-speed railways, the handovers can still be made between a private high-speed rail network and a base station network, ensuring high-quality calls. In addition, the network signal stability is guaranteed in elevators, underground garages, and other weak-signal environments.
Compatible with the networks of four major Chinese operators, ZTE Axon 20 5G features intelligent network acceleration technology, which has increased the download rate by 30%, according to the test results of ZTE's lab, and intelligently avoided frequency bands with congested signals.
Integrated Functions for Video shooting and Editing
ZTE has made continuous efforts in improving the video functions of its smartphones, in a bid to meeting the requirements of younger users in the 5G era.
ZTE Axon 20 5G features a 64MP super HD main camera that supports 4K high-resolution video at 60fps, super night scenes, video beauty and real-time HDR video in multiple lighting conditions. In addition, the main and wide-angle lenses support image stabilization, which helps shoot videos of higher quality.
Moreover, the camera software features six intelligent templates to produce stylized videos, which can intelligently match different styles of music with special transition effects. In addition, the unique full-screen film recording mode, with a ratio under 20.5:9, can support portrait bokeh and portrait beauty, providing a further video customization.
Furthermore, the AI voice subtitling shooting mode provides powerful video editing functions, such as splicing, speed change, regional cropping, filtering and background music, so as to make video editing more convenient.
Comprehensive Performance for Excellent Experiences
Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G mobile platform, ZTE Axon 20 5G features a new-generation full-scenario system optimization engine. Underpinned by the engine, the startup speed of those high frequently used apps can be increased by 40% while the gaming and video experiences have also been improved, according to the test results of ZTE's lab.
In addition, the latest MiFavor 10.5 UI system supports movie-level screen optimization and smart screen projection while the large 4,220mAh battery can support 30W Quick Charge and a 5G power saving mode that improves battery life by 35%.
Furthermore, ZTE Axon 20 5G is equipped with nine temperature sensors to precisely detect the temperature. The heat dissipation capabilities are improved through a triple intelligent heat dissipation system, which includes liquid cooling circulation, carbon nanofiber thermal pad, and graphite material. The smartphone remains cool while users are playing games, viewing short videos, or watching movies.
The launch of ZTE Axon 20 5G has demonstrated ZTE's capabilities of addressing consumer needs and its strength in technical R&D and product innovations. Moving forward, ZTE will continue to devote itself to building an intelligent lifestyle for consumers seeking young, high-tech, fashion-forward brands.
Pricing & Availability
ZTE Axon 20 5G will be ready in China for pre-order starting September 1, 2020 on the e-commerce channels including www.myzte.com, zte.jd.com and zte.tmall.com. ZTE Axon 20 5G will be available in China starting at RMB 2,198.


tass--2020-09-01--S-400 teams repel enemy massive strike in southern Russia drills

YEKATERINBURG , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
The teams of S-400 ‘ Triumf ’ surface-to-air missile systems from the Central Military District ’ s air defense division held a live-fire exercise during drills in the southern Astrakhan Region , the District ’ s press office reported on Tuesday .
`` As part of the practice stage with a live-fire exercise , the teams of S-400 `` Triumf ’ systems and Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile/gun launchers repelled a notional enemy ’ s simulated massive missile and air strike by launching missiles .
As a result , all the targets designated for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required procedures , '' the press office said in a statement .
Strizh-M , Favorit and Kaban aerial missile targets and Armavir low-altitude target missiles were used to create a combat training environment and simulate an air attack , the statement says .
`` During the drills , the units of anti-aircraft missile regiments also went on combat duty for air defense in a new positioning area , made a march to temporary on-duty positions after overcoming notionally contaminated terrain sections and carried out a set of measures for camouflaging combat hardware , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combat teams also passed theory tests in technical , tactical and missile firing measures .
Overall , the firings involved over 450 personnel and about 200 items of military hardware , the press office said .
The live-fire exercise is running as part of the Central Military District ’ s large-scale air defense drills that involve over 10,000 troops , the press office specified .

YEKATERINBURG, September 1. /TASS/. The teams of S-400 ‘Triumf’ surface-to-air missile systems from the Central Military District’s air defense division held a live-fire exercise during drills in the southern Astrakhan Region, the District’s press office reported on Tuesday.
"As part of the practice stage with a live-fire exercise, the teams of S-400 "Triumf’ systems and Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile/gun launchers repelled a notional enemy’s simulated massive missile and air strike by launching missiles. As a result, all the targets designated for their destruction were struck in accordance with the required procedures," the press office said in a statement.
Strizh-M, Favorit and Kaban aerial missile targets and Armavir low-altitude target missiles were used to create a combat training environment and simulate an air attack, the statement says.
"During the drills, the units of anti-aircraft missile regiments also went on combat duty for air defense in a new positioning area, made a march to temporary on-duty positions after overcoming notionally contaminated terrain sections and carried out a set of measures for camouflaging combat hardware," according to the statement.
The combat teams also passed theory tests in technical, tactical and missile firing measures. Overall, the firings involved over 450 personnel and about 200 items of military hardware, the press office said.
The live-fire exercise is running as part of the Central Military District’s large-scale air defense drills that involve over 10,000 troops, the press office specified.


tass--2020-09-01--Russia seeks a grasp of Japan’s military commitments to US — Lavrov

`` We want to establish a professional dialogue on the issues of security in the region where Russia borders with the Japanese islands , '' Russia ’ s top diplomat noted .
MOSCOW , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russia wants to understand Japan 's vision of its military commitments to the United States , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a speech before students and instructors of MGIMO University on Tuesday .
`` The Japanese say they will never do anything together with Americans against Russia but they [ Japan and the US ] have a close alliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its adversary .
There is something to speak about , '' the Russian foreign minister said .
`` We want to understand Japan 's vision of its commitments to the United States in the military sphere in a situation when the US has officially declared Russia its adversary , '' Lavrov said .
`` Transparency is important in the issues of security .
This implies not only considering specific situations that arise in our common region , especially in the context of the Japanese-American military alliance but also close coordination of interaction in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Lavrov pointed out , `` Russia stands for boosting Russian-Japanese prospects . ''
`` We want them to be bright and strong .
We propose that we start with developing interaction in all areas without exception , including the economy , the scientific and technical sphere , scientific technologies , culture , educational and humanitarian spheres and joint projects , in particular , on the Kuril Islands , '' the Russian foreign minister said .
So far , contradictions remain in Russia ’ s relations with Japan , Lavrov noted .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic cooperation , and looks back at other Western countries , primarily , the United States , when it comes to joint production in the sphere of nanotechnologies and other hi-tech spheres , '' the Russian foreign minister pointed out .
`` Regrettably , Japan votes against Russia when the UN considers and holds voting on problematic resolutions , '' Lavrov said .
Speaking about the resignation of Japan ’ s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin , Russia ’ s top diplomat noted that the relations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mutually respectful and were based on their personal sympathy . ''
`` No matter how the situation with the election of the leader to the post of the chairman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the elections of the new prime minister may end , we are ready together with our Japanese neighbors for maximally close cooperation in all these areas , '' the Russian foreign minister stressed .
`` We have progress in joint economic activity on the southern Kuril Islands , even if it is not as quick as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are bringing benefits to people living there and companies involved in these projects , '' Russia ’ s top diplomat said .
`` We are also ready to move by small steps but the key task of raising the relationship to a qualitatively and principally new and positive level always remains , '' Lavrov concluded .

"We want to establish a professional dialogue on the issues of security in the region where Russia borders with the Japanese islands," Russia’s top diplomat noted.
MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. Russia wants to understand Japan's vision of its military commitments to the United States, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a speech before students and instructors of MGIMO University on Tuesday.
"The Japanese say they will never do anything together with Americans against Russia but they [Japan and the US] have a close alliance while the United States considers us as its adversary. There is something to speak about," the Russian foreign minister said.
"We want to understand Japan's vision of its commitments to the United States in the military sphere in a situation when the US has officially declared Russia its adversary," Lavrov said.
"Transparency is important in the issues of security. This implies not only considering specific situations that arise in our common region, especially in the context of the Japanese-American military alliance but also close coordination of interaction in international organizations," Lavrov said.
Russian-Japanese interaction
As Lavrov pointed out, "Russia stands for boosting Russian-Japanese prospects." "We want them to be bright and strong. We propose that we start with developing interaction in all areas without exception, including the economy, the scientific and technical sphere, scientific technologies, culture, educational and humanitarian spheres and joint projects, in particular, on the Kuril Islands," the Russian foreign minister said.
So far, contradictions remain in Russia’s relations with Japan, Lavrov noted.
"Japan joined the sanctions, which restricts economic cooperation, and looks back at other Western countries, primarily, the United States, when it comes to joint production in the sphere of nanotechnologies and other hi-tech spheres," the Russian foreign minister pointed out.
"Regrettably, Japan votes against Russia when the UN considers and holds voting on problematic resolutions," Lavrov said.
Speaking about the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s top diplomat noted that the relations between them "were truly friendly and mutually respectful and were based on their personal sympathy."
"No matter how the situation with the election of the leader to the post of the chairman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the elections of the new prime minister may end, we are ready together with our Japanese neighbors for maximally close cooperation in all these areas," the Russian foreign minister stressed.
"We have progress in joint economic activity on the southern Kuril Islands, even if it is not as quick as we would want. These are the projects that are bringing benefits to people living there and companies involved in these projects," Russia’s top diplomat said.
"We are also ready to move by small steps but the key task of raising the relationship to a qualitatively and principally new and positive level always remains," Lavrov concluded.


tass--2020-09-01--Russia, Belarus agree to resume transport communication

MINSK , September 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russia and Belarus have agreed on phased resumption of the transport communication , @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
`` Representatives of two countries agreed to develop an action plan on phased @ @ @ @ @ coordination of approaches with Rospotrebnadzor [ the Russian consumer safety watchdog - TASS ] and @ @ @ @ @ of the Belarusian Ministry of Healthcare , '' the news agency says , citing the @ @ @ @ @ of Transport after talks in Moscow .

MINSK, September 1. /TASS/. Russia and Belarus have agreed on phased resumption of the transport communication, BelTA news agency reports on Tuesday.
"Representatives of two countries agreed to develop an action plan on phased restart of transport communications and coordination of approaches with Rospotrebnadzor [the Russian consumer safety watchdog - TASS] and the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Belarusian Ministry of Healthcare," the news agency says, citing the statement of the Belarusian Ministry of Transport after talks in Moscow.


tass--2020-09-02--Russian economy’s dependence on oil and gas revenues declining gradually, says Kremlin

`` It is safe to say that the share of dependence on oil and gas revenues is declining gradually , though not as fast as one would wish , '' Peskov said .
MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
The dependence of the Russian economy on oil and gas revenues is falling gradually , though not so fast as one would wish , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday when asked to comment on the statement by the country 's President Vladimir Putin that Russia is not a `` gas station country . ''
Asked to comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share of oil and gas revenues of the Russian federal budget amounted to 40 % , he said that `` no one is obviously satisfied with that figure , though it tends to decline gradually , albeit slowly . ''
`` The decrease was plain to see '' in the past 10-15 years , Peskov added .
Moreover , oil and gas revenues cover not only primary energy resources , `` but also largely value-added derived products , '' he noted , although declining to specify the level of the share of oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
The share of Russia ’ s revenues from the high-tech sector is also on the rise , Kremlin Spokesman said .
`` Amid the pandemic and new challenges that the country is facing , Russia ’ s science and medicine have demonstrated brilliant results on a global scale , '' he added .
Russian President Vladimir Putin said when answering a schoolgirl ’ s question during the nationwide `` To remember is to know '' open lesson dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic war on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Russia is a state with advanced technologies , not just a `` gas station country '' as some seek to present it .

"It is safe to say that the share of dependence on oil and gas revenues is declining gradually, though not as fast as one would wish," Peskov said.
MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. The dependence of the Russian economy on oil and gas revenues is falling gradually, though not so fast as one would wish, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday when asked to comment on the statement by the country's President Vladimir Putin that Russia is not a "gas station country."
Asked to comment on the fact that in 2019 the share of oil and gas revenues of the Russian federal budget amounted to 40%, he said that "no one is obviously satisfied with that figure, though it tends to decline gradually, albeit slowly." "The decrease was plain to see" in the past 10-15 years, Peskov added.
Moreover, oil and gas revenues cover not only primary energy resources, "but also largely value-added derived products," he noted, although declining to specify the level of the share of oil and gas revenues satisfactory for the Russian economy.
The share of Russia’s revenues from the high-tech sector is also on the rise, Kremlin Spokesman said. "Amid the pandemic and new challenges that the country is facing, Russia’s science and medicine have demonstrated brilliant results on a global scale," he added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said when answering a schoolgirl’s question during the nationwide "To remember is to know" open lesson dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic war on September 1 that the coronavirus pandemic revealed that Russia is a state with advanced technologies, not just a "gas station country" as some seek to present it.


tass--2020-09-02--Zeus Announces REACH and EU MDR Compliant Polyimide Tubing Products

ORANGEBURG , South Carolina , Sept. 2 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeus Industrial Products , Inc. ( Zeus ) , a leading polymer solutions provider and material science innovator , announced today the first REACH and EU MDR compliant polyimide ( PI ) tubing , which is immediately available to the global market .
The company verified compliance of its PI and PI Glide™ products through an independent lab .
An acronym for Registration , Evaluation , Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals , REACH restricts the sourcing of harmful materials into the EU .
The EU adopted this regulation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats .
REACH requires all companies to manage the risks linked to the substances they manufacture and market in the EU .
Referring to the European Medical Device Regulation , EU MDR ensures high standards of quality and safety for medical devices produced in or supplied into Europe .
While REACH focuses on material composition , the more encompassing EU MDR regulation is specific to medical devices .
Polyimides are a class of high performing polymers known for their exceptional chemical , thermal and mechanical performance properties .
They are used extensively in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of vascular and non-vascular catheters .
Zeus offers a wide range of polyimide tubing products customizable in size , thickness , color and level of lubricity .
`` We understand our customers face regulatory burdens and we are committed to helping them overcome these challenges .
Without a compliant PI supplier , companies may have to evaluate other materials or shelve plans to distribute products in Europe .
Our compliant polyimide products not only provide peace-of-mind but can potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars by avoiding material re-evaluation , product re-designs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Senior Vice President , Global Sales & Marketing , Zeus Industrial Products , Inc. '' Through continuous refinement and improvement of our manufacturing processes , Zeus is now able to provide REACH and EU MDR compliant polyimide tubing .
We are the only supplier globally that can do this and achieving this compliance did not alter our end product in any way .
Through extensive lab testing , Zeus has confirmed chemical structure and mechanical properties of the polyimide tubing products remain unaffected . ''
– Matt Allen , Senior Product Manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zeus is the only supplier that can provide REACH and EU MDR compliant polyimide tubing , which is available immediately to the global market .
• REACH restricts the sourcing of harmful materials into the EU .
• EU MDR ensures high standards of quality and safety for medical devices produced in or supplied into Europe .
• Polyimides are used extensively in medical applications , especially in the construction of catheters .
• Zeus ' compliant PI and PI Glide products allow customers to avoid material re-evaluation , product re-designs and launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range of polyimide tubing products customizable in size , thickness , color and level of lubricity .
Zeus Industrial Products , Inc. , is headquartered in Orangeburg , SC , USA .
Its core business is the development and precision extrusion of advanced polymeric materials .
The company employs over 1,700 people worldwide with manufacturing and sales facilities in Aiken , Columbia , Gaston , and Orangeburg , South Carolina ; Branchburg , New Jersey ; Chattanooga , Tennessee ; Guangzhou China ; and Letterkenny , Ireland .
Zeus products and services serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aerospace , fiber optics , energy , and fluid management markets .

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer solutions provider and material science innovator, announced today the first REACH and EU MDR compliant polyimide (PI) tubing, which is immediately available to the global market. The company verified compliance of its PI and PI Glide™ products through an independent lab.
An acronym for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, REACH restricts the sourcing of harmful materials into the EU. The EU adopted this regulation to protect human and environmental health from chemical threats. REACH requires all companies to manage the risks linked to the substances they manufacture and market in the EU.
Referring to the European Medical Device Regulation, EU MDR ensures high standards of quality and safety for medical devices produced in or supplied into Europe. While REACH focuses on material composition, the more encompassing EU MDR regulation is specific to medical devices.
Polyimides are a class of high performing polymers known for their exceptional chemical, thermal and mechanical performance properties. They are used extensively in medical applications, especially in the construction of vascular and non-vascular catheters. Zeus offers a wide range of polyimide tubing products customizable in size, thickness, color and level of lubricity.
COMMENTS
"We understand our customers face regulatory burdens and we are committed to helping them overcome these challenges. Without a compliant PI supplier, companies may have to evaluate other materials or shelve plans to distribute products in Europe. Our compliant polyimide products not only provide peace-of-mind but can potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars by avoiding material re-evaluation, product re-designs and launch delays." – Bob Chaney, Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
"Through continuous refinement and improvement of our manufacturing processes, Zeus is now able to provide REACH and EU MDR compliant polyimide tubing. We are the only supplier globally that can do this and achieving this compliance did not alter our end product in any way. Through extensive lab testing, Zeus has confirmed chemical structure and mechanical properties of the polyimide tubing products remain unaffected." – Matt Allen, Senior Product Manager, Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
QUICK FACTS
Zeus is the only supplier that can provide REACH and EU MDR compliant polyimide tubing, which is available immediately to the global market.
REACH restricts the sourcing of harmful materials into the EU.
EU MDR ensures high standards of quality and safety for medical devices produced in or supplied into Europe.
Polyimides are used extensively in medical applications, especially in the construction of catheters.
Zeus' compliant PI and PI Glide products allow customers to avoid material re-evaluation, product re-designs and launch delays.
Zeus offers a wide range of polyimide tubing products customizable in size, thickness, color and level of lubricity.
ABOUT ZEUS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., is headquartered in Orangeburg, SC, USA. Its core business is the development and precision extrusion of advanced polymeric materials. The company employs over 1,700 people worldwide with manufacturing and sales facilities in Aiken, Columbia, Gaston, and Orangeburg, South Carolina; Branchburg, New Jersey; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Guangzhou China; and Letterkenny, Ireland. Zeus products and services serve companies in the medical, automotive, aerospace, fiber optics, energy, and fluid management markets.


tass--2020-09-02--Russia condemns foreign pressure on Belarus

/MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow condemns the attempts of several foreign states to pressure the Belarusian government , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday during a press conference on the outcomes of the meeting with his Belarusian colleague Vladimir Makei .
`` We condemn the attempts made by several foreign states to pressure the Belarusian lawful government and to support the opposition dissatisfied with the results of the presidential election , '' Lavrov .
`` Dubious mediation ideas are imposed on the country , the people and the leadership of Belarus , namely through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep crisis itself and is in need of reform .
Speaking of the OSCE , it has found itself unable to adhere to the obligations on ensuring international monitoring of the Belarusian presidential election . ''
The Russian top diplomat pointed out that the EU and NATO had made destructive statements regarding the situation in Belarus .
Besides , Russia has noted a rise in NATO activity near Belarusian borders , which are simultaneously considered to be the borders of the Union State .
According to Lavrov , Russia has taken on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he reaffirmed this stance during the meeting with Makei .
The minister stressed that Russia considers the election in Belarus finalized , noting that any disputes between the opposition and the government must be resolved through dialogue based on the current Constitution of Belarus .
`` We consider any interference in the domestic affairs or any attempts to impose intrusive mediation efforts against the will of Minsk and the Belarusian government unacceptable , '' he concluded .
`` We find it important to let the Belarusian people deal with the situation @ @ @ @ @

/MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. Moscow condemns the attempts of several foreign states to pressure the Belarusian government, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday during a press conference on the outcomes of the meeting with his Belarusian colleague Vladimir Makei.
"We condemn the attempts made by several foreign states to pressure the Belarusian lawful government and to support the opposition dissatisfied with the results of the presidential election," Lavrov. "Dubious mediation ideas are imposed on the country, the people and the leadership of Belarus, namely through the OSCE, which is going through a deep crisis itself and is in need of reform. Speaking of the OSCE, it has found itself unable to adhere to the obligations on ensuring international monitoring of the Belarusian presidential election."
The Russian top diplomat pointed out that the EU and NATO had made destructive statements regarding the situation in Belarus. Besides, Russia has noted a rise in NATO activity near Belarusian borders, which are simultaneously considered to be the borders of the Union State. According to Lavrov, Russia has taken on a balanced stance regarding the crisis in Belarus, and he reaffirmed this stance during the meeting with Makei. The minister stressed that Russia considers the election in Belarus finalized, noting that any disputes between the opposition and the government must be resolved through dialogue based on the current Constitution of Belarus.
"We consider any interference in the domestic affairs or any attempts to impose intrusive mediation efforts against the will of Minsk and the Belarusian government unacceptable," he concluded. "We find it important to let the Belarusian people deal with the situation on their own."


tass--2020-09-02--About 200 extremists trained in Ukraine currently in Belarus — Lavrov

MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
Some 200 extremists , trained in Ukraine , are currently on Belarusian territory @ @ @ @ @ Lavrov said during a joint press conference with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei .
`` @ @ @ @ @ about 200 extremists , trained on Ukrainian territory , are currently in the Republic of @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. Some 200 extremists, trained in Ukraine, are currently on Belarusian territory, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a joint press conference with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei.
"There are confirmed reports that such activity is conducted from Ukrainian territory. The ‘Stepan Bandera’s Trident,’ the ‘National Corps’, the ‘Right Sector’ [far-right radical groups, outlawed in Russia] are all there. All these structures actively engage in provoking radical actions in Minsk and other cities of Belarus, funding relevant events and encouraging those they consider promising extremist leaders to bring elements of violence to the rallies in the Belarusian capital," the top diplomat noted.
"There are training camps for such extremists in Ukraine; according to our information, [they are located] in Volyn and Dnepropetrovsk regions. I am certain - we have discussed this today - that our intelligence services must work on this more substantially; they stay in contact with each other. According to our estimations, about 200 extremists, trained on Ukrainian territory, are currently in the Republic of Belarus," Lavrov said.
The Russian Foreign Minister noted that, according to reports of a number of Russian media, protests in Belarus are attended by "peaceful people who just want to be heard."
At the same time, Lavrov underscored that Russia sees and knows "for sure those things that do not end up in the newspapers, and about those people," whom the Russian and other reporters have no access to, but "who are highly interested that the peaceful protests spiral into a confrontation."
In this regard, the top diplomat once again underscored Moscow’s position that "no one should prevent Belarusians from agreeing with each other on their own."
The presidential election in Belarus took place on August 9. According to the Central Electoral Commission, the incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko won with 80.10% of the vote. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya came in second, with 10.12% of the ballot. Tikhanovskaya refused to recognize the results and shortly thereafter left Belarus for the neighboring Lithuania, where she currently remains. Immediately after the outcome was announced, mass protests flared up across Belarus, ending up in clashes with the law enforcement. Over 6,000 people were apprehended. The protests continue.


tass--2020-09-02--Top diplomat vows response to attempts to turn Belarus away from Russia, Union State

MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow will provide a firm response to any attempts to destabilize the situation in Belarus and to turn the republic away from Russia and the Union State , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a joint press conference with his Belarusian colleague Vladimir Makei .
According to the minister , `` Moscow will provide an adequate and firm response based on facts to those who are trying to derail the situation in Belarus '' , as well as those who wish `` to turn the republic away from Russia and undermine the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We believe that every issue must be resolved in accordance with the republic ’ s constitution with respect to the norms of the law stipulated in it , '' Lavrov stressed .
Some members of the Coordination Council of the Belarusian opposition have adopted an anti-Russian stance and call for severing ties with organizations created in the post-Soviet space , Sergey Lavrov stated .
`` I don ’ t want to offer opinions or make any judgements , but some last names on the list that was announced as the [ list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are familiar to us .
And for us a whole lot of these last names are associated with individuals who call for a cultural split with Russia , and use the slogan of Belarusization in order to infringe on the Russian language and reduce cooperation with structures created in the post-Soviet space , even putting forward the ideas of leaving the CSTO and the EAEU , and joining NATO , '' he said .
The top diplomat quoted some of the anti-Russian remarks voiced by one of the Council members .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least one member of the Coordination Council that Russians are `` a scoundrel nation '' and that `` Belarus has never been [ part of ] Russia and has always been [ part of ] Poland . ''
These are the statements by one of the representatives which were voiced during the previous career stages but which illustrate the views of at least some members of this process , '' the minister pointed out .
Moscow sees no sense in establishing contacts with representatives of the Coordination Council of the Belarusian opposition until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clear program , Russia 's top diplomat noted .
`` Given these conditions , we sincerely believe that it makes no sense for us to meet with [ the Council ’ s ] representatives who request such contacts until they establish their structure in accordance with Belarusian law , '' the diplomatic chief said .
Lavrov noted that `` there is still no clear explanation from the leaders of this mechanism '' about the program , initially published on ex-presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya ’ s website , but removed later .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the anti-Russian emphasis .
`` There are no clear explanations , what exactly has happened and what is this Council ’ s program after all , '' he underscored .
The top diplomat pointed out that Russia works with the opposition in other countries , but only if it `` acts within the legal framework . ''
Earlier , the Coordination Council Presidium member Pavel Latushko told TASS that the Council had sent a request for a meeting with the senior staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s embassy but received no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was held on August 9 .
According to the final results of the Central Election Commission , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus got 80.1 % of the vote , while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya who was considered as his main opponent , came in second with 10.12 % .
Subsequently , Tikhanovskaya refused to recognize the outcome of the vote .
Immediately after the exit poll results were announced , mass protests erupted in the country which in the early days was accompanied by clashes between police and protesters .
The opposition ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on protesting .
In contrast , the Belarusian authorities highlight the necessity to end the unauthorized rallies .

MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. Moscow will provide a firm response to any attempts to destabilize the situation in Belarus and to turn the republic away from Russia and the Union State, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a joint press conference with his Belarusian colleague Vladimir Makei.
According to the minister, "Moscow will provide an adequate and firm response based on facts to those who are trying to derail the situation in Belarus", as well as those who wish "to turn the republic away from Russia and undermine the foundations of the Union State." "We believe that every issue must be resolved in accordance with the republic’s constitution with respect to the norms of the law stipulated in it," Lavrov stressed.
Coordination Council
Some members of the Coordination Council of the Belarusian opposition have adopted an anti-Russian stance and call for severing ties with organizations created in the post-Soviet space, Sergey Lavrov stated.
"I don’t want to offer opinions or make any judgements, but some last names on the list that was announced as the [list of] members of the Coordination Council are familiar to us. And for us a whole lot of these last names are associated with individuals who call for a cultural split with Russia, and use the slogan of Belarusization in order to infringe on the Russian language and reduce cooperation with structures created in the post-Soviet space, even putting forward the ideas of leaving the CSTO and the EAEU, and joining NATO," he said.
The top diplomat quoted some of the anti-Russian remarks voiced by one of the Council members. "We are familiar with the statement of at least one member of the Coordination Council that Russians are "a scoundrel nation" and that "Belarus has never been [part of] Russia and has always been [part of] Poland." These are the statements by one of the representatives which were voiced during the previous career stages but which illustrate the views of at least some members of this process," the minister pointed out.
Moscow sees no sense in establishing contacts with representatives of the Coordination Council of the Belarusian opposition until the Council obtains a legal status and a clear program, Russia's top diplomat noted.
"Given these conditions, we sincerely believe that it makes no sense for us to meet with [the Council’s] representatives who request such contacts until they establish their structure in accordance with Belarusian law," the diplomatic chief said.
Lavrov noted that "there is still no clear explanation from the leaders of this mechanism" about the program, initially published on ex-presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya’s website, but removed later. According to the minister, the program confirms the anti-Russian emphasis.
"There are no clear explanations, what exactly has happened and what is this Council’s program after all," he underscored.
The top diplomat pointed out that Russia works with the opposition in other countries, but only if it "acts within the legal framework."
Earlier, the Coordination Council Presidium member Pavel Latushko told TASS that the Council had sent a request for a meeting with the senior staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s embassy but received no response.
The presidential election in Belarus was held on August 9. According to the final results of the Central Election Commission, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus got 80.1% of the vote, while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya who was considered as his main opponent, came in second with 10.12%. Subsequently, Tikhanovskaya refused to recognize the outcome of the vote. Immediately after the exit poll results were announced, mass protests erupted in the country which in the early days was accompanied by clashes between police and protesters. The opposition’s Coordination Council is urging people to carry on protesting. In contrast, the Belarusian authorities highlight the necessity to end the unauthorized rallies.


tass--2020-09-02--Russian PM Mishustin to visit Minsk on September 3

MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Belarusian capital city of Minsk on @ @ @ @ @ Sergey Lavrov said at the opening of the meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makey @ @ @ @ @ in Belarus under control , no need to use Russian police reserve '' The head @ @ @ @ @ Mikhail Mishustin ’ s visit will take place literally tomorrow , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ dynamic of interaction , including at the level of foreign ministries and presidents .
The @ @ @ @ @ constant contact , '' he pointed out .
The ministers had a tet-a-tet conversation that @ @ @ @ @ which was followed by a meeting in an extended format .

MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Belarusian capital city of Minsk on September 3, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the opening of the meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makey Wednesday.
Kremlin says situation in Belarus under control, no need to use Russian police reserve
"The head of [Russian] government Mikhail Mishustin’s visit will take place literally tomorrow," he said.
Lavrov underscored that Belarus is a Russian ally.
"We welcome the high dynamic of interaction, including at the level of foreign ministries and presidents. The heads of governments remain in constant contact," he pointed out.
The ministers had a tet-a-tet conversation that lasted about 30 minutes, which was followed by a meeting in an extended format.


tass--2020-09-02--Putin’s video address at UN General Assembly is being prepared — Kremlin

MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
The video address of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN is being prepared , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday .
`` Indeed , the presiding side put forward an initiative that , considering the epidemiological situation , state leaders should participate using the recordings of their speeches .
The same invitation was received by the Russian side .
This address is now being worked on and prepared , '' the spokesman said .
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half of September and that there ’ s still time .
`` Of course , an address at the General Assembly is always a serious presentation which requires time to prepare , '' the Kremlin representative pointed out .
According to the preliminary program of the UN General Debate published on Tuesday , Putin may participate in the session of the UN General Assembly on September 22 .
The preliminary program lists the Russian leader as the seventh speaker after the leaders of Brazil , the US , Turkey , China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day Iran ’ s President Hassan Rouhani and French President Emmanuel Macron are also slated to address the General Assembly .
The United Nations High-Level Week this year will be conducted from September 22 to September 29 mostly in a virtual format .
To date , US President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced a possible personal presence at the UN .

MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. The video address of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN is being prepared, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday.
"Indeed, the presiding side put forward an initiative that, considering the epidemiological situation, state leaders should participate using the recordings of their speeches. The same invitation was received by the Russian side. This address is now being worked on and prepared," the spokesman said.
He added that the address is planned for the second half of September and that there’s still time. "Of course, an address at the General Assembly is always a serious presentation which requires time to prepare," the Kremlin representative pointed out.
According to the preliminary program of the UN General Debate published on Tuesday, Putin may participate in the session of the UN General Assembly on September 22. The preliminary program lists the Russian leader as the seventh speaker after the leaders of Brazil, the US, Turkey, China, Chile and Cuba. On the same day Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and French President Emmanuel Macron are also slated to address the General Assembly.
The United Nations High-Level Week this year will be conducted from September 22 to September 29 mostly in a virtual format. To date, US President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced a possible personal presence at the UN.


tass--2020-09-02--Putin, Lukashenko to meet in two weeks

Putin, Lukashenko to meet in two weeks

MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
Presidents of Russia and Belarus Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko will meet in @ @ @ @ @ weeks , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said opening an expanded meeting with his Belarusian @ @ @ @ @ says situation in Belarus under control , no need to use Russian police reserve '' @ @ @ @ @ the meeting of the presidents of the two countries in the Russian capital will also @ @ @ @ @ weeks , '' he said .
According to the top diplomat , this emphasizes the @ @ @ @ @ equitable and mutually beneficial relations , including those within the framework of the Union State @ @ @ @ @ The Belarusian top diplomat is in Moscow on a one-day working visit .
Earlier the @ @ @ @ @ of Russia and Belarus conducted talks in a closed format .

MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. Presidents of Russia and Belarus Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko will take place in Moscow in the next two weeks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said opening an expanded meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei.
Kremlin says situation in Belarus under control, no need to use Russian police reserve
"It has been announced that the meeting of the presidents of the two countries in the Russian capital will also occur in the next two weeks," he said.
According to the top diplomat, this emphasizes the mutual intent to develop further equitable and mutually beneficial relations, including those within the framework of the Union State of Russia and Belarus.
The Belarusian top diplomat is in Moscow on a one-day working visit. Earlier the leaders of the foreign agencies of Russia and Belarus conducted talks in a closed format.


tass--2020-09-02--Kremlin says deployment of Russian military bases in Belarus not on agenda

`` This question is not on the agenda , '' he said when asked about the possibility of creating a Russian military base in Belarus .
MOSCOW , September 2 .
/TASS/ .
The question of deploying Russian military facilities in Belarus is not on the agenda , Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Wednesday .
About the Belarussian defense minster ’ s visit to Russia Peskov said that Russia and Belarus were members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Union State and were developing vast relations in various fields .
`` For this reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very different spheres , '' he explained .
The agreement on the presence of Russian military facilities in Belarus took effect on June 7 , 1996 and remains effective till June 7 , 2021 .
There are two Russian military facilities in the country - the 474th radio-technical center Baranovichi ( in Gantsevichi , the Brest Region ) and the 43rd communication center of the Russian Navy ( in Vileika , the Minsk Region ) .
In accordance with the agreement signed in Minsk on January 6 , 1995 Russia leased all real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by these facilities for a period of 25 years .

"This question is not on the agenda," he said when asked about the possibility of creating a Russian military base in Belarus.
MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. The question of deploying Russian military facilities in Belarus is not on the agenda, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Wednesday.
About the Belarussian defense minster’s visit to Russia Peskov said that Russia and Belarus were members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Union State and were developing vast relations in various fields.
"For this reason, contacts are regular and daily in very different spheres," he explained.
The agreement on the presence of Russian military facilities in Belarus took effect on June 7, 1996 and remains effective till June 7, 2021. There are two Russian military facilities in the country - the 474th radio-technical center Baranovichi (in Gantsevichi, the Brest Region) and the 43rd communication center of the Russian Navy (in Vileika, the Minsk Region). In accordance with the agreement signed in Minsk on January 6, 1995 Russia leased all real estate and plots of land taken up by these facilities for a period of 25 years.