tass--2020-04-27--Press review: US, China use virus in duel for global leadership and is Kim dead or alive

Nezavisimaya Gazeta : China claims to be saving the world from Covid-19 China and the US are using the coronavirus pandemic as a tool in their struggle for global leadership .
Beijing claims that its state system made it possible to curb the infection and all allegations that the epidemic ’ s scope was concealed are nothing but fiction .
However , Washington keeps pushing its accusations , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
China has sent medical teams to 16 countries .
Over 125 nations and four international organizations have received coronavirus testing systems , protective gear and equipment from Beijing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the World Health Organization ( WHO ) in March and April .
Daniel Lynch , a professor at the City University of Hong Kong , believes that Beijing is not guided only by humanitarian considerations .
First , if Beijing fails to help other countries combat the pandemic , it may once again hit China .
Second , China seeks to protect its long-term interests in those countries involved in its One Belt One Road project .
However , Washington is doing everything to make the world and the American people believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troubles .
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and intelligence chiefs are tirelessly focusing on this .
In addition , Republican senators have embarked on using propaganda attacks against China in the coming presidential race .
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has issued a memorandum emphasizing three things : it was China that triggered the pandemic by concealing the coronavirus outbreak , the Democratic Party is too soft on China , and there is a need to impose sanctions on China .
Chief Research Associate at the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Batyuk told the newspaper that `` only four months ago , everyone was sure that Trump would be triumphantly reelected . ''
`` The economy was on the rise , and unemployment was declining .
But now , on the one hand , the coronavirus pandemic came like a bolt from the blue , and on the other , an economic crisis has followed with an oil price plunge dealing a blow to the US economy .
All this may have enormous negative consequences for the incumbent US president .
This is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from these problems .
The only thing left to do is to blame everything on China , '' the expert emphasized .
Kommersant : US informs Russia of grievances over Open Skies Treaty Kommersant has found out that the United States presented its written grievances over the Treaty on Open Skies to Russia .
A document on the matter was handed over to the Russian delegation during talks that took place in Vienna back in January .
Moscow deemed that the document was made `` in a peremptory manner . ''
Russian Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` it is the US that is violating the treaty and wants to pull out of it , not Russia . ''
Russian top diplomat Sergey Lavrov said last week that judging by the signals from Washington , US officials were about to announce their withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies , a multilateral agreement that permits parties to conduct reconnaissance flights over each other ’ s territory in order to boost mutual trust .
The Pentagon and US Department of State are evasive about the United States ’ potential withdrawal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the first time that Moscow was inclined to believe those experts who said that Washington had already made up its mind .
Kommersant has also discovered that the Treaty on Open Skies was brought up at the January consultations on strategic stability , which involved Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and US Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Ford .
The Russian diplomat confirmed to the paper that Moscow had received the relevant document .
`` Russia provided detailed responses to all of the US grievances and clarified its position , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States ’ non-compliance , '' Ryabkov added .
The Russian Foreign Ministry has recently released a detailed comment on its website , which makes it clear that Moscow accuses Washington of five cases of the treaty ’ s violation .
Ryabkov believes that problems with the treaty come from Washington ’ s stance .
`` The problem is that the Americans are unwilling to make agreements , '' he told the newspaper .
`` Like with other contentious issues , they just seek to impose their position that can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we simply accept it .
However , it is impossible because we have an opposite view of the situation , '' the senior Russian diplomat pointed out .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Kim dead or alive , the question still looms Conflicting reports keep coming in about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un , who has n't been seen in public since April 11 .
There are numerous reports claiming that he is seriously ill and even dead .
However , they all cite anonymous sources , while there is no official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness or death , Nezavisimaya Gazeta wrote .
A vice director of the Hong Kong Satellite Television ( HKSTV ) company made it into the headlines over the weekend , announcing the death of Kim Jong-un .
However , there are two things that make the announcement lack credibility .
First , the vice director did not reveal the source of the news , and second , Hong Kong media outlets , HKSTV included , have never been famous for their knowledge of North Korea 's affairs .
Anyhow , the media is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helm of the country if Kim Jong-un does in fact die .
Konstantin Asmolov , an expert at the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Institute for Far Eastern Studies , told the paper that all those discussions were speculative .
`` North Korea is a closed country and the information that comes from there provides scope for speculations .
In any case , there hardly is an organization - at least among those that contact the media - that has reliable information on what is going on in the country ’ s ruling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
North Korea ’ s government traditions make it clear that only a member of Kim Jong-un ’ s family can succeed him .
His younger sister Kim Yo-jong , who is considered to be his close advisor , is unlikely to become the country ’ s next leader because she is a woman .
Other candidates particularly include the incumbent leader ’ s brother Kim Jong-chul .
Kim Jong-un also has children but there is little information about them .
Finally , there is Kim Han-sol , the Macau-based son of Kim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was killed several years ago supposedly on the order of the North Korean leader .
However , Kim Jong-un has no official successor .
If he is really dead , North Korean may see a tough struggle for power .
The coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on the IT industry , boosting segments that were not expected to grow , including video conferencing and over-the-top ( OTT ) media services .
The sales of laptops , TV sets and game consoles have skyrocketed , Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes .
Cloud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered to be promising .
Marketing Director at NetApp Russia and CIS Irina Chernova expects the number of cloud users to increase in areas that will see growth because it will require companies to quickly establish infrastructure to promote their existing projects and launch new ones .
`` The current situation shows that digital technologies allow businesses to be more effective , stable and capable of activities in a changing environment .
For instance , companies that have moved to the cloud system gained a competitive advantage , '' said Ilya Letunov , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies have taken note of digitization ’ s benefits and now plan to continue working in that direction but it is still unclear how the current situation will impact their revenues and whether they will be able to fund relevant projects , Country Manager Russia and CIS at Check Point Software Technologies Vasily Dyagilev pointed out .
According to Director of the Cloud Solutions Practice at AT Consulting Mikhail Barablin , no one can say at the moment how long the coronavirus lockdown will last .
In his view , the telecommuting market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as their popularity declines .
`` I think the market will grow by 10-15 % compared to last year .
It is currently at its peak but its popularity is most likely temporary , though it will provide a significant boost to cloud and telecommuting services , '' he emphasized .
Russian regional governors need to work on setting up crisis centers for women fleeing domestic violence , the Russian government commission on crime prevention said in a recommendation to regional authorities .
Experts interviewed by Izvestia , in turn , point out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue of domestic violence .
As it turns out , married couples and partners tend to quarrel more often now .
In March , the national women helpline received 2,537 calls from domestic violence victims , which is 24 % more compared to February .
Cases of domestic abuse are rising amid the lockdown , family law expert Viktoria Danilchenko confirmed .
According to her , aggression is increasing even in families where no such things have happened before .
Being locked up for a long time affects the abuser ’ s emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members , the expert explained .
The nationwide quarantine is making the situation worse , Danilchenko added .
It is hard to estimate the number of shelters that have closed down but even those that are still open have stopped accepting new people .
Only those who arrived before the pandemic remain there , the expert said .
Domestic violence victims could possibly find shelter in hotels that have no clients at the moment , if their owners agree to support such a social initiative , Head of the Ingo crisis center Elena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of such women is not high , she admitted .
`` We don ’ t see a rise in physical violence judging by the requests that are coming to us .
Women have to face psychological violence more often , '' she said .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Nezavisimaya Gazeta: China claims to be saving the world from Covid-19 China and the US are using the coronavirus pandemic as a tool in their struggle for global leadership. Beijing claims that its state system made it possible to curb the infection and all allegations that the epidemic’s scope was concealed are nothing but fiction. However, Washington keeps pushing its accusations, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. China has sent medical teams to 16 countries. Over 125 nations and four international organizations have received coronavirus testing systems, protective gear and equipment from Beijing. China donated $50 mln to the World Health Organization (WHO) in March and April.
Read also Kremlin sees no reason to believe China concealed information on coronavirus
Daniel Lynch, a professor at the City University of Hong Kong, believes that Beijing is not guided only by humanitarian considerations. First, if Beijing fails to help other countries combat the pandemic, it may once again hit China. Second, China seeks to protect its long-term interests in those countries involved in its One Belt One Road project. However, Washington is doing everything to make the world and the American people believe that Beijing is to blame for all their troubles. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and intelligence chiefs are tirelessly focusing on this. In addition, Republican senators have embarked on using propaganda attacks against China in the coming presidential race. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has issued a memorandum emphasizing three things: it was China that triggered the pandemic by concealing the coronavirus outbreak, the Democratic Party is too soft on China, and there is a need to impose sanctions on China. Chief Research Associate at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute for the US and Canadian Studies Vladimir Batyuk told the newspaper that "only four months ago, everyone was sure that Trump would be triumphantly reelected." "The economy was on the rise, and unemployment was declining. But now, on the one hand, the coronavirus pandemic came like a bolt from the blue, and on the other, an economic crisis has followed with an oil price plunge dealing a blow to the US economy. All this may have enormous negative consequences for the incumbent US president. This is why the memo is aimed at distracting voters from these problems. The only thing left to do is to blame everything on China," the expert emphasized. Kommersant: US informs Russia of grievances over Open Skies Treaty Kommersant has found out that the United States presented its written grievances over the Treaty on Open Skies to Russia. A document on the matter was handed over to the Russian delegation during talks that took place in Vienna back in January. Moscow deemed that the document was made "in a peremptory manner." Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the paper that "it is the US that is violating the treaty and wants to pull out of it, not Russia." Russian top diplomat Sergey Lavrov said last week that judging by the signals from Washington, US officials were about to announce their withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies, a multilateral agreement that permits parties to conduct reconnaissance flights over each other’s territory in order to boost mutual trust. The Pentagon and US Department of State are evasive about the United States’ potential withdrawal from the treaty, but Lavrov confirmed for the first time that Moscow was inclined to believe those experts who said that Washington had already made up its mind. Kommersant has also discovered that the Treaty on Open Skies was brought up at the January consultations on strategic stability, which involved Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and US Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Ford. The Russian diplomat confirmed to the paper that Moscow had received the relevant document. "Russia provided detailed responses to all of the US grievances and clarified its position, including a number of aspects that point to the United States’ non-compliance," Ryabkov added. The Russian Foreign Ministry has recently released a detailed comment on its website, which makes it clear that Moscow accuses Washington of five cases of the treaty’s violation. Ryabkov believes that problems with the treaty come from Washington’s stance. "The problem is that the Americans are unwilling to make agreements," he told the newspaper. "Like with other contentious issues, they just seek to impose their position that cannot be subject to adjustment, and demand that we simply accept it. However, it is impossible because we have an opposite view of the situation," the senior Russian diplomat pointed out. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Kim dead or alive, the question still looms Conflicting reports keep coming in about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who hasn't been seen in public since April 11. There are numerous reports claiming that he is seriously ill and even dead. However, they all cite anonymous sources, while there is no official confirmation of the North Korean leader's illness or death, Nezavisimaya Gazeta wrote. A vice director of the Hong Kong Satellite Television (HKSTV) company made it into the headlines over the weekend, announcing the death of Kim Jong-un. However, there are two things that make the announcement lack credibility. First, the vice director did not reveal the source of the news, and second, Hong Kong media outlets, HKSTV included, have never been famous for their knowledge of North Korea's affairs.
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Anyhow, the media is now buzzing about who may take the helm of the country if Kim Jong-un does in fact die. Konstantin Asmolov, an expert at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute for Far Eastern Studies, told the paper that all those discussions were speculative. "North Korea is a closed country and the information that comes from there provides scope for speculations. In any case, there hardly is an organization - at least among those that contact the media - that has reliable information on what is going on in the country’s ruling circles," the expert pointed out. North Korea’s government traditions make it clear that only a member of Kim Jong-un’s family can succeed him. His younger sister Kim Yo-jong, who is considered to be his close advisor, is unlikely to become the country’s next leader because she is a woman. Other candidates particularly include the incumbent leader’s brother Kim Jong-chul. Kim Jong-un also has children but there is little information about them. Finally, there is Kim Han-sol, the Macau-based son of Kim Jong-un’s half brother Kim Jong-nam, who was killed several years ago supposedly on the order of the North Korean leader. However, Kim Jong-un has no official successor. If he is really dead, North Korean may see a tough struggle for power. Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Global shutdown sets off rising clouds The coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on the IT industry, boosting segments that were not expected to grow, including video conferencing and over-the-top (OTT) media services. The sales of laptops, TV sets and game consoles have skyrocketed, Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes.
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tass--2020-04-27--Lavrov slams criticism of WHO’s activities amid pandemic as unfair

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Accusations against the World Health Organization ( WHO ) of withholding information about @ @ @ @ @ unfair , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday .
`` The UN special @ @ @ @ @ multilateral cooperation in relevant areas , and there is no alternative to them , '' @ @ @ @ @ conference lecture for MGIMO University students .
`` This fully applies to the WHO ’ @ @ @ @ @ that a barrage of criticism against that organization , attempts to pin the blame for @ @ @ @ @ are absolutely counterproductive and unfair .
The organization at all stages of the crisis , @ @ @ @ @ to the assessment of most states , acted professionally , taking timely proactive steps and @ @ @ @ @ to all states . ''
On April 14 , US President Donald Trump said that @ @ @ @ @ the World Health Organization , accusing it of `` severely mismanaging '' the coronavirus pandemic @

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. Accusations against the World Health Organization (WHO) of withholding information about the spread of coronavirus are unfair, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
"The UN special agencies remain a mechanism for multilateral cooperation in relevant areas, and there is no alternative to them," he said delivering a video conference lecture for MGIMO University students. "This fully applies to the WHO’s activities. We believe that a barrage of criticism against that organization, attempts to pin the blame for what is happening on it are absolutely counterproductive and unfair. The organization at all stages of the crisis, in our view and according to the assessment of most states, acted professionally, taking timely proactive steps and spreading information and its recommendations to all states."
On April 14, US President Donald Trump said that Washington would halt funding to the World Health Organization, accusing it of "severely mismanaging" the coronavirus pandemic.


tass--2020-04-27--Another 349 patients recover from COVID-19 in Moscow

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Another 349 patients have recovered from the coronavirus infection in Moscow over the @ @ @ @ @ is a record-high daily parameter in the city , Moscow ’ s Deputy Mayor Anastasiya @ @ @ @ @ `` The number of recoveries is growing fast .
Over the past day a total @ @ @ @ @ to take the overall number of recoveries to 3,524 , '' Rakova said .
In @ @ @ @ @ prescribed by the doctor depending on the symptoms and gravity of the disease in accordance @ @ @ @ @ .
Rakova warned against any attempts at self-treatment .
The diagnosis is made on the @ @ @ @ @ test .
Nasal and mouth and throat smears are taken and other tests the doctor @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. Another 349 patients have recovered from the coronavirus infection in Moscow over the past 24 hours, which is a record-high daily parameter in the city, Moscow’s Deputy Mayor Anastasiya Rakova told the media.
"The number of recoveries is growing fast. Over the past day a total of 349 patients have recovered to take the overall number of recoveries to 3,524," Rakova said.
In each particular case treatment is prescribed by the doctor depending on the symptoms and gravity of the disease in accordance with Russian and international recommendations. Rakova warned against any attempts at self-treatment. The diagnosis is made on the basis of the molecular genetic test. Nasal and mouth and throat smears are taken and other tests the doctor may find appropriate are made.


tass--2020-04-27--Russian Navy sub embarks on deployment to Mediterranean Sea

`` The Rostov-on-Don has set off for its long-distance deployment to the Mediterranean Sea .
The submarine is expected to transit the Black Sea straits this evening , '' the source said .
MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
The Black Sea Fleet ’ s Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarine Rostov-on-Don has embarked on its deployment in distant waters and will soon join the Russian Navy ’ s permanent Mediterranean task force , a source in the domestic defense industry told TASS on Monday .
The source did not specify whether the submarine Rostov-on-Don would replace the same-type sub Krasnodar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navy ’ s Mediterranean Squadron or would join the task force .
The Black Sea Fleet ’ s Project 636.3 conventional subs numerously delivered strikes with Kalibr cruise missiles against terrorist targets in Syria during their deployment in the Russian Navy ’ s Mediterranean Squadron .
Normally , two of the Black Sea Fleet ’ s six Project 636.3 submarines are deployed in the Mediterranean Squadron .
Their deployment lasts an average of 18 months , while the crews are rotated every three months .
From the previous pair , the submarine Stary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Kronshtadt Marine Plant ( part of Russia ’ s United Shipbuilding Corporation ) while the Krasnodar is still staying in the Mediterranean Sea .
The submarine Krasnodar was earlier expected to follow the same-type sub Stay Oskol and sail to the Kronshtadt Marine Plant for repairs .
The submarines Stary Oskol and Krasnodar joined the Russian Navy ’ s Mediterranean task force in April 2019 .
They replaced the same-type submarines Veliky Novgorod and Kolpino , which had stayed in the Mediterranean after their inter-fleet transit from the Baltic Sea and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their crews were rotated every three months .
In late December 2019 , the Stary Oskol arrived at the Kronshtadt Marine Plant for repairs .
The Admiralty Shipyard has built a series of six Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarines for the Black Sea Fleet .
The three of them , the Veliky Novgorod , the Kolpino and the Rostov-on-Don , numerously delivered strikes with Kalibr-PL cruise missiles against terrorist targets in Syria .
Project 636.3 submarines are referred to the third generation of diesel-electric subs .
These submarines are considered among the world ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a speed of up to 20 knots , can dive to a depth of about 300 meters and their sea endurance is 45 days .
The sub has a crew of 52 men and displaces about 4,000 tonnes .
Project 636 submarines are considered to be the most noiseless among Russian conventional subs .
They have been dubbed the ‘ Black Hole ’ for their unique quietness .
They are also furnished with modern radar and communications systems , sonars and 533mm torpedoes .

"The Rostov-on-Don has set off for its long-distance deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. The submarine is expected to transit the Black Sea straits this evening," the source said.
MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. The Black Sea Fleet’s Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarine Rostov-on-Don has embarked on its deployment in distant waters and will soon join the Russian Navy’s permanent Mediterranean task force, a source in the domestic defense industry told TASS on Monday.
The source did not specify whether the submarine Rostov-on-Don would replace the same-type sub Krasnodar currently on its deployment in the Russian Navy’s Mediterranean Squadron or would join the task force.
The Black Sea Fleet’s Project 636.3 conventional subs numerously delivered strikes with Kalibr cruise missiles against terrorist targets in Syria during their deployment in the Russian Navy’s Mediterranean Squadron.
Normally, two of the Black Sea Fleet’s six Project 636.3 submarines are deployed in the Mediterranean Squadron. Their deployment lasts an average of 18 months, while the crews are rotated every three months. From the previous pair, the submarine Stary Oskol left the Mediterranean Squadron for repairs at the Kronshtadt Marine Plant (part of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation) while the Krasnodar is still staying in the Mediterranean Sea.
The submarine Krasnodar was earlier expected to follow the same-type sub Stay Oskol and sail to the Kronshtadt Marine Plant for repairs.
The submarines Stary Oskol and Krasnodar joined the Russian Navy’s Mediterranean task force in April 2019. They replaced the same-type submarines Veliky Novgorod and Kolpino, which had stayed in the Mediterranean after their inter-fleet transit from the Baltic Sea and then sailed to the Black Sea. Their crews were rotated every three months.
In late December 2019, the Stary Oskol arrived at the Kronshtadt Marine Plant for repairs.
The Admiralty Shipyard has built a series of six Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarines for the Black Sea Fleet. The three of them, the Veliky Novgorod, the Kolpino and the Rostov-on-Don, numerously delivered strikes with Kalibr-PL cruise missiles against terrorist targets in Syria.
Project 636.3 submarines are referred to the third generation of diesel-electric subs. These submarines are considered among the world’s most noiseless vessels. They develop a speed of up to 20 knots, can dive to a depth of about 300 meters and their sea endurance is 45 days. The sub has a crew of 52 men and displaces about 4,000 tonnes.
Project 636 submarines are considered to be the most noiseless among Russian conventional subs. They have been dubbed the ‘Black Hole’ for their unique quietness. They are also furnished with modern radar and communications systems, sonars and 533mm torpedoes.


tass--2020-04-27--With New Partners, CATL Strengthens to Commercial Vehicle Electrification in Europe

NINGDE , China , April 27 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reacting to the growing trend towards e-mobility , Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited ( CATL ) ( 300750.SZ ) , the global leading EV battery manufacturer , is expanding partnerships with VDL Bus & Coach B.V. and Quantron AG to optimize local product solutions and services for commercial vehicle electrification in Europe .
The new partnerships are significant to CATL 's overseas strategy in the commercial vehicle business sector , as they enable it to develop a comprehensive and vibrant network for large OEMs ( Original Equipment Manufacturers ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cooperating With VDL Bus & Coach to Distribute Electric Buses in EU CATL has recently signed a contract with VDL Bus & Coach , the European pioneer of electric public transportation .
According to the agreement , CATL is going to provide VDL Bus & Coach with its high-energy density battery system based on its standardized product-LFP CTP ( cell to pack ) -platform .
VDL Bus & Coach has been the market leader in the electric bus sector in Europe with a share of 22 percent .
Through this cooperation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and full life cycle services to electric bus customers in Europe .
Moreover , VDL Bus & Coach is going to expand the market share further and move forward to the goal of `` Aiming for Zero . ''
As a product of this joint cooperation , the electric buses will be first launched in the Netherlands in 2020 .
Authorizing Quantron AG as CATL 's Official Dealer in Europe With the newly concluded agreement between CATL and Quantron AG , the German company Quantron AG is from now on the authorized distributor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles and industrial applications in Europe .
As an importer , Quantron AG is authorized as CATL 's dealer to supply batteries in Europe .
With standardized CATL battery products , LFP CTP ( cell to pack ) packs and NMC modules , CATL and Quantron AG will be able to help SMEs to find flexible solutions to meet their needs from sales , integration to after sales , even in low purchase volumes .
Supported by the Quantron AG network , CATL is able to further reduce the delivery time , better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for great cost efficiency .
`` CATL is committed to driving new energy innovations throughout the world .
Providing highly efficient and reliable solutions to electrify commercial vehicles is an essential element for the overall e-mobility market development , '' said Li Xiaoning , executive president of Overseas Commercial Vehicle Application .
`` CATL , VDL Bus & Coach and Quantron AG share the same dedication and passion for e-mobility .
We are happy to work together with our partners to bring more values to our shared European customers . ''
Different from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions are far more complicated in commercial vehicle electrification , which is ranging from city/intercity buses , trucks , vans and vessels to industrial applications such as forklift and construction machinery .
To better fit in various application scenarios , CATL 's battery solutions with LFP chemistry features , an exceptionally long cycle life and high thermal runaway stability up to 800°C , enable the products ' outstanding performance in TOC ( total cost of ownership ) and safety .
Benefiting from CTP technology , which decreases conventional module parts , the battery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % and ultimately achieves the system energy density of an LFP CTP pack that is as high as 160Wh/kg .
The NMC battery is another optional solution for commercial vehicle electrification , especially for vehicles that have higher requirements for volume efficiency .
It powers vehicles with higher energy density for long driving distance applications and profit-driven applications .
Beyond VDL Bus & Coach and Quantron AG , CATL has partnered with Daimler Trucks & Buses and been a part of VWCO 's international alliance , e-Consortium , to promote commercial vehicle electrification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co. , Limited ( CATL ) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries , with businesses covering R & D , manufacturing and sales in battery systems for new energy vehicles and energy storage systems .
In 2019 , the company 's EV battery sales volume reached 40.25 GWh worldwide , and making it the world leader in annual EV battery consumption volume according to SNE Research .
Headquartered in Ningde , China , CATL has more than 26,000 employees around the world as of 2019 and subsidiaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Xining ( Qinghai Province ) and Yibin ( Sichuan Province ) , as well as in Munich ( Germany ) , Paris ( France ) , Yokohama ( Japan ) , Detroit ( USA ) and Vancouver ( Canada ) .
In addition , the company owns and operates battery manufacturing facilities in Fujian , Jiangsu , Qinghai and Sichuan provinces , and in its European plant located in Erfurt , Germany , its first overseas plant that is currently under construction .
In June 2018 , the company went public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ code 300750 .
For more information , please visit http : //www.catlbattery.com .

NINGDE, China, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reacting to the growing trend towards e-mobility, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) (300750.SZ), the global leading EV battery manufacturer, is expanding partnerships with VDL Bus & Coach B.V. and Quantron AG to optimize local product solutions and services for commercial vehicle electrification in Europe. The new partnerships are significant to CATL's overseas strategy in the commercial vehicle business sector, as they enable it to develop a comprehensive and vibrant network for large OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).
Cooperating With VDL Bus & Coach to Distribute Electric Buses in EU
CATL has recently signed a contract with VDL Bus & Coach, the European pioneer of electric public transportation. According to the agreement, CATL is going to provide VDL Bus & Coach with its high-energy density battery system based on its standardized product-LFP CTP (cell to pack)-platform. VDL Bus & Coach has been the market leader in the electric bus sector in Europe with a share of 22 percent. Through this cooperation, CATL is able to offer flexible solutions and full life cycle services to electric bus customers in Europe. Moreover, VDL Bus & Coach is going to expand the market share further and move forward to the goal of "Aiming for Zero." As a product of this joint cooperation, the electric buses will be first launched in the Netherlands in 2020.
Authorizing Quantron AG as CATL's Official Dealer in Europe
With the newly concluded agreement between CATL and Quantron AG, the German company Quantron AG is from now on the authorized distributor and service partner of CATL for commercial vehicles and industrial applications in Europe. As an importer, Quantron AG is authorized as CATL's dealer to supply batteries in Europe. With standardized CATL battery products, LFP CTP (cell to pack) packs and NMC modules, CATL and Quantron AG will be able to help SMEs to find flexible solutions to meet their needs from sales, integration to after sales, even in low purchase volumes. Supported by the Quantron AG network, CATL is able to further reduce the delivery time, better satisfy local application scenarios and offer solutions for great cost efficiency.
"CATL is committed to driving new energy innovations throughout the world. Providing highly efficient and reliable solutions to electrify commercial vehicles is an essential element for the overall e-mobility market development," said Li Xiaoning, executive president of Overseas Commercial Vehicle Application. "CATL, VDL Bus & Coach and Quantron AG share the same dedication and passion for e-mobility. We are happy to work together with our partners to bring more values to our shared European customers."
Diverse Solutions for Diverse Applications
Different from passenger vehicles, application requirements and working conditions are far more complicated in commercial vehicle electrification, which is ranging from city/intercity buses, trucks, vans and vessels to industrial applications such as forklift and construction machinery.
To better fit in various application scenarios, CATL's battery solutions with LFP chemistry features, an exceptionally long cycle life and high thermal runaway stability up to 800°C, enable the products' outstanding performance in TOC (total cost of ownership) and safety. Benefiting from CTP technology, which decreases conventional module parts, the battery pack has higher integration efficiency in 90% and ultimately achieves the system energy density of an LFP CTP pack that is as high as 160Wh/kg. The NMC battery is another optional solution for commercial vehicle electrification, especially for vehicles that have higher requirements for volume efficiency. It powers vehicles with higher energy density for long driving distance applications and profit-driven applications.
Beyond VDL Bus & Coach and Quantron AG, CATL has partnered with Daimler Trucks & Buses and been a part of VWCO's international alliance, e-Consortium, to promote commercial vehicle electrification around the world.
About CATL
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, with businesses covering R&D, manufacturing and sales in battery systems for new energy vehicles and energy storage systems. In 2019, the company's EV battery sales volume reached 40.25 GWh worldwide, and making it the world leader in annual EV battery consumption volume according to SNE Research.
Headquartered in Ningde, China, CATL has more than 26,000 employees around the world as of 2019 and subsidiaries in Beijing, Liyang (Jiangsu Province), Xining (Qinghai Province) and Yibin (Sichuan Province), as well as in Munich (Germany), Paris (France), Yokohama (Japan), Detroit (USA) and Vancouver (Canada). In addition, the company owns and operates battery manufacturing facilities in Fujian, Jiangsu, Qinghai and Sichuan provinces, and in its European plant located in Erfurt, Germany, its first overseas plant that is currently under construction. In June 2018, the company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange with stock code 300750.
For more information, please visit http://www.catlbattery.com .
CONTACT: Elaine Huang, +86-05932582591


tass--2020-04-27--Kremlin: COVID-19 unprecedented danger prompted Russia to postpone Victory Day Parade

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
The decision to postpone the Victory Day Parade amid the coronavirus pandemic was a very hard choice for Russian President Vladimir Putin , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday .
`` I believe that these decisions were really hard for him , '' Peskov said in an interview with the Argumenty i Fakty weekly , commenting on the Kremlin ’ s decision to postpone the Victory Day Parade devoted to the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union ’ s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
This relates to an unprecedented danger , '' the Kremlin spokesman stressed .
`` Of course , we have been confronted with epidemiological dangers many times over the past twenty years : atypical pneumonia , the avian flu and so on , '' Peskov explained .
As the Kremlin spokesman said , `` the current challenge is unusual and it has required such decisions , which could not have been imagined just several months ago . ''
The Russian president announced his decision on April 16 to postpone the Victory Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be carried out amid the coronavirus spread .
Putin pledged that the Victory Day would be celebrated in Russia later this year .

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. The decision to postpone the Victory Day Parade amid the coronavirus pandemic was a very hard choice for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
"I believe that these decisions were really hard for him," Peskov said in an interview with the Argumenty i Fakty weekly, commenting on the Kremlin’s decision to postpone the Victory Day Parade devoted to the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War.
"But this concerns the life and health of people. This relates to an unprecedented danger," the Kremlin spokesman stressed.
"Of course, we have been confronted with epidemiological dangers many times over the past twenty years: atypical pneumonia, the avian flu and so on," Peskov explained.
As the Kremlin spokesman said, "the current challenge is unusual and it has required such decisions, which could not have been imagined just several months ago."
The Russian president announced his decision on April 16 to postpone the Victory Day Parade because the preparations for it could not be carried out amid the coronavirus spread. Putin pledged that the Victory Day would be celebrated in Russia later this year.


tass--2020-04-27--Coronavirus cases in Georgia reach 496

Coronavirus cases in Georgia reach 496

TBILISI , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Eleven more COVID-19 cases have been identified in the South Caucasus Republic of @ @ @ @ @ of people infected with the disease has reached 496 , the Georgian government reported on @ @ @ @ @ the public updated on the coronavirus situation .
The updated data show that over 4,800 @ @ @ @ @ a quarantine while 571 individuals are staying at inpatient clinics .
A total of 149 @ @ @ @ @ illness and six patients have died .
Three Georgian citizens infected with the novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ home country from abroad .
Georgia declared a state of emergency over the pandemic from @ @ @ @ @ .

TBILISI, April 27. /TASS/. Eleven more COVID-19 cases have been identified in the South Caucasus Republic of Georgia and the total number of people infected with the disease has reached 496, the Georgian government reported on its website focused on keeping the public updated on the coronavirus situation.
The updated data show that over 4,800 people in Georgia are under a quarantine while 571 individuals are staying at inpatient clinics. A total of 149 people have recovered from the illness and six patients have died. Three Georgian citizens infected with the novel coronavirus have been delivered to their home country from abroad.
Georgia declared a state of emergency over the pandemic from March 21 to May 22.


tass--2020-04-27--Putin minimizes face-to-face contacts, tries to keep social distance — Kremlin

`` Of course , all sanitary standards are being complied with .
As for face-to-face contacts , the president has @ @ @ @ @ they are not ruled out altogether , `` he explained .
`` In recent weeks @ @ @ @ @ meetings with some ministers and representatives of banking institutions as well .
He tries to @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Peskov added that all those who met with Putin were tested for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ is tested for the virus as well .
He also rejected rumors that Putin was @ @ @ @ @ , but in some other place that was kept secret .
`` The president is @ @ @ @ @ Moscow Region .
He lives and works there , '' Peskov assured .
`` Naturally @ @ @ @ @ his very active - daily and even hourly - involvement in the work of the @ @ @ @ @ has all modes of communication .
He holds all working meetings from Novo-Ogaryovo , mostly @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"Of course, all sanitary standards are being complied with. As for face-to-face contacts, the president has minimized them indeed, although they are not ruled out altogether, " he explained. "In recent weeks, he has held face-to-face meetings with some ministers and representatives of banking institutions as well. He tries to keep [social] distance."
Peskov added that all those who met with Putin were tested for COVID-19 in advance. The president is tested for the virus as well.
He also rejected rumors that Putin was not in his Novo-Ogaryovo residence, but in some other place that was kept secret. "The president is his Novo-Ogaryovo residence in the Moscow Region. He lives and works there," Peskov assured. "Naturally, the current situation requires his very active - daily and even hourly - involvement in the work of the entire government machine. Putin has all modes of communication. He holds all working meetings from Novo-Ogaryovo, mostly in the video conference format."


tass--2020-04-27--Russia overtakes China in COVID-19 cases

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has confirmed 6,198 new coronavirus cases over the past day , bringing the total number in the country to 87,147 in all regions , the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Monday .
Kremlin says coronavirus situation will last for no more than two months Russia overtook China for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases , where 84,500 cases have been recorded to date .
`` Russia has registered a growth to 87,147 coronavirus infection cases in 85 regions .
Some 579 people have been discharged over the past day and 7,346 over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died over the past day .
The total death toll in Russia is 794 , '' the crisis center said .
Some 43.4 % of new patients ( 2,693 ) did not show any symptoms .
According to the crisis center , the daily growth in coronavirus cases in Russia has slowed down to 7.66 % and to 6.76 % in Moscow .
Moscow has confirmed 2,871 coronavirus cases , taking the total number to 45,351 .
New cases have been also recorded in 83 other Russian regions , including 638 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nizhny Novgorod Region , 167 in the Republic of Dagestan and 161 in St. Petersburg .
Some 579 people have been discharged from hospitals in 36 regions , including 349 patients in Moscow , 24 in the Leningrad Region , 22 in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania , and 15 people in the Republic of Ingushetia , the Voronezh Region and the Stavropol Region .
A total of 31 fatalities have been confirmed in Moscow , four in Ingushetia , three in the Ryazan Region and two in the Volgograd Region .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rostov , Bryansk , Nizhny Novgorod , Ulyanovsk , Pskov , Karachay-Cherkessia , Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region , Udmurtia and Sakha ( Yakutia ) Republic .
The day earlier 744 deaths were registered .

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. Russia has confirmed 6,198 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number in the country to 87,147 in all regions, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Monday.
Kremlin says coronavirus situation will last for no more than two months
Russia overtook China for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases, where 84,500 cases have been recorded to date.
"Russia has registered a growth to 87,147 coronavirus infection cases in 85 regions. Some 579 people have been discharged over the past day and 7,346 over the entire period. Fifty coronavirus patients have died over the past day. The total death toll in Russia is 794," the crisis center said.
Some 43.4% of new patients (2,693) did not show any symptoms.
According to the crisis center, the daily growth in coronavirus cases in Russia has slowed down to 7.66% and to 6.76% in Moscow.
Moscow has confirmed 2,871 coronavirus cases, taking the total number to 45,351. New cases have been also recorded in 83 other Russian regions, including 638 in the Moscow Region, 207 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 167 in the Republic of Dagestan and 161 in St. Petersburg.
Some 579 people have been discharged from hospitals in 36 regions, including 349 patients in Moscow, 24 in the Leningrad Region, 22 in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, and 15 people in the Republic of Ingushetia, the Voronezh Region and the Stavropol Region.
A total of 31 fatalities have been confirmed in Moscow, four in Ingushetia, three in the Ryazan Region and two in the Volgograd Region. One death has been recorded in the Yaroslavl, Rostov, Bryansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Ulyanovsk, Pskov, Karachay-Cherkessia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region, Udmurtia and Sakha (Yakutia) Republic. The day earlier 744 deaths were registered.


tass--2020-04-27--Kremlin says coronavirus situation will last for no more than two months

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is expected to reach a plateau in new coronavirus cases by mid-May and in June the situation will be better , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Argumenty i Fakty weekly newspaper .
In `` a couple of months '' the current hardships over the coronavirus will fade away , Peskov said .
`` It seems to me that all this won ’ t last longer , '' he said , noting that in Italy and Spain the critical phase of the epidemic continued a month and a half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we should reach this plateau .
And then , in the first month of summer probably it would be easier .
I repeat that all these hardships will be quickly forgotten , '' Peskov said .
Peskov also noted that everyone `` will then have to work hard in order to reduce the consequences of the pandemic for their life . ''
`` This will be also a challenging period and a great effort needs to be done , '' he said .
The Kremlin spokesman stressed that `` the government needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing this now .
`` Obviously , we will have to fully control how the decisions are implemented and where there can be some mishaps and failures in the work of mechanisms , where assistance does not reach people .
There will be certainly many tasks , '' he emphasized .
In any case , `` life will return to normal , '' Peskov added .

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. Russia is expected to reach a plateau in new coronavirus cases by mid-May and in June the situation will be better, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Argumenty i Fakty weekly newspaper.
In "a couple of months" the current hardships over the coronavirus will fade away, Peskov said. "It seems to me that all this won’t last longer," he said, noting that in Italy and Spain the critical phase of the epidemic continued a month and a half at maximum.
"Somewhere in mid-May we should reach this plateau. And then, in the first month of summer probably it would be easier. I repeat that all these hardships will be quickly forgotten," Peskov said.
Peskov also noted that everyone "will then have to work hard in order to reduce the consequences of the pandemic for their life." "This will be also a challenging period and a great effort needs to be done," he said.
The Kremlin spokesman stressed that "the government needs to help citizens" and it is already doing this now. "Obviously, we will have to fully control how the decisions are implemented and where there can be some mishaps and failures in the work of mechanisms, where assistance does not reach people. There will be certainly many tasks," he emphasized. In any case, "life will return to normal," Peskov added.


tass--2020-04-27--Over 3 mln COVID-19 tests conducted in Russia

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
More than 3 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in Russia , the @ @ @ @ @ s consumer protection watchdog , the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
`` More than 3 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in Russia , @ @ @ @ @ , adding that 139,000 tests have been conducted over the past 24 hours .
According @ @ @ @ @ people remain under medical surveillance due to being suspected of having contracted the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a @ @ @ @ @ city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel @ @ @ @ @ the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia @ @ @ @ @ government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation @

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. More than 3 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in Russia, the press service of Russia’s consumer protection watchdog, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, reported on Monday.
"More than 3 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in Russia," the press service said, adding that 139,000 tests have been conducted over the past 24 hours.
According to the watchdog, 183,000 people remain under medical surveillance due to being suspected of having contracted the virus.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-27--Ukraine’s coronavirus case tally surpasses 9,000

KIEV , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Ukraine ’ s doctors have recorded 392 new coronavirus cases over the past @ @ @ @ @ total number to 9,009 , the Health Ministry said on Monday .
`` According to @ @ @ @ @ as of 9:00 on April 27 there were 9,009 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine , @ @ @ @ @ 864 patients have recovered , '' the ministry said on its Telegram channel `` Coronavirus.info @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine has carried out 93,519 tests for the coronavirus .

KIEV, April 27. /TASS/. Ukraine’s doctors have recorded 392 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, taking the total number to 9,009, the Health Ministry said on Monday.
"According to the Public Health Center, as of 9:00 on April 27 there were 9,009 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine, including 220 fatalities, and 864 patients have recovered," the ministry said on its Telegram channel "Coronavirus.info."
To date, Ukraine has carried out 93,519 tests for the coronavirus.


tass--2020-04-27--Trina Solar Vertex module reaches 515.8W power output reviewed by TÜV Rheinland

CHANGZHOU , China , April 27 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Co. , Ltd ( `` Trina Solar '' or the `` Company '' ) announced that its Vertex module is able to reach 515.8W power output , based on the test result by TÜV Rheinland 's independent evaluation .
This is another major breakthrough and milestone after Trina Solar had commenced formal mass production of the Vertex pilot line on March 18 and the shipment of the first Vertex order on March 27 .
The Vertex is one of the first ultra-high power modules to be certified by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the TÜV Rheinland photovoltaic module IEC test and been granted both the IEC 61215 PV module performance standard and the IEC 61730 PV module safety standard certificates .
Chris Zou , Vice President of Solar Services , TÜV Rheinland Greater China , said , `` Since Trina Solar began developing ultra-high power modules , TÜV Rheinland has participated in the discussion and shared its own experience in terms of product safety and reliability .
Trina Solar 's Vertex module has passed the comprehensive and rigorous test by TÜV Rheinland with industry-leading output reaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's prowess in R & D and industrial chain support accumulated over the years .
We congratulate Trina Solar on its outstanding achievements in leading the growth of the industry and appreciate its innovative spirit . ''
`` The Vertex has built a brand new technological platform by integrating and innovating a variety of technologies such as 210mm large size silicon wafers , multi-busbars , 1/3 cut technology , non-destructive cutting , and high-density packaging , providing us with a glimpse into the future developmental direction while keeping us excited about the possibilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager and EVP at Trina Solar said .
`` With the development and improvement of the industry chain , especially the improvement in glass supply capacity , adding another column of cells to the existing five-column layout design can increase the Vertex module 's power output to more than 600W .
Furthermore , with PERC+ cell conversion efficiency anticipated to surpass 24 % , combined with other factors such as the optimization in module design , improvements in load capacity as well as downstream installation , the Vertex modules ' power output will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direction and path for the iterative development of PV modules , which will further drive the continuous decrease in the BOS and LCOE of PV systems , '' Yin added .
Photo link : https : //www.trinasolar.com/sites/default/files/TUV_Test.png Photo caption : Test results of the Vertex modules from TÜV Rheinland Founded in 1997 , Trina Solar is the world leading PV and smart energy total solution provider .
The company engages in PV products R & D , manufacture and sales ; PV projects development , EPC , O & M ; smart micro-grid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as energy cloud-platform operation .
In 2018 , Trina Solar launched Energy IoT brand , established the Trina Energy IoT Industrial Development Alliance together with leading enterprises and research institutes in China and around the world , and founded the New Energy IoT Industrial Innovation Center .
With these actions , Trina Solar is committed to working with its partners to build the energy IoT ecosystem and develop an innovation platform to explore New Energy IoT , as it strives to be a leader in global intelligent energy .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @

CHANGZHOU, China, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Co., Ltd ("Trina Solar" or the "Company") announced that its Vertex module is able to reach 515.8W power output, based on the test result by TÜV Rheinland's independent evaluation. This is another major breakthrough and milestone after Trina Solar had commenced formal mass production of the Vertex pilot line on March 18 and the shipment of the first Vertex order on March 27.
The Vertex is one of the first ultra-high power modules to be certified by international testing institutions. It has passed the TÜV Rheinland photovoltaic module IEC test and been granted both the IEC 61215 PV module performance standard and the IEC 61730 PV module safety standard certificates.
Chris Zou, Vice President of Solar Services, TÜV Rheinland Greater China, said, "Since Trina Solar began developing ultra-high power modules, TÜV Rheinland has participated in the discussion and shared its own experience in terms of product safety and reliability. Trina Solar's Vertex module has passed the comprehensive and rigorous test by TÜV Rheinland with industry-leading output reaching 515.8W. This fully demonstrates Trina Solar's prowess in R&D and industrial chain support accumulated over the years. We congratulate Trina Solar on its outstanding achievements in leading the growth of the industry and appreciate its innovative spirit."
"The Vertex has built a brand new technological platform by integrating and innovating a variety of technologies such as 210mm large size silicon wafers, multi-busbars, 1/3 cut technology, non-destructive cutting, and high-density packaging, providing us with a glimpse into the future developmental direction while keeping us excited about the possibilities," Yin Rongfang, Vice General Manager and EVP at Trina Solar said.
"With the development and improvement of the industry chain, especially the improvement in glass supply capacity, adding another column of cells to the existing five-column layout design can increase the Vertex module's power output to more than 600W. Furthermore, with PERC+ cell conversion efficiency anticipated to surpass 24%, combined with other factors such as the optimization in module design, improvements in load capacity as well as downstream installation, the Vertex modules' power output will continue to increase. This provides the direction and path for the iterative development of PV modules, which will further drive the continuous decrease in the BOS and LCOE of PV systems," Yin added.
Photo link: https://www.trinasolar.com/sites/default/files/TUV_Test.png
Photo caption: Test results of the Vertex modules from TÜV Rheinland
About Trina Solar
Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is the world leading PV and smart energy total solution provider. The company engages in PV products R&D, manufacture and sales; PV projects development, EPC, O&M; smart micro-grid and multi-energy complementary systems development and sales, as well as energy cloud-platform operation. In 2018, Trina Solar launched Energy IoT brand, established the Trina Energy IoT Industrial Development Alliance together with leading enterprises and research institutes in China and around the world, and founded the New Energy IoT Industrial Innovation Center. With these actions, Trina Solar is committed to working with its partners to build the energy IoT ecosystem and develop an innovation platform to explore New Energy IoT, as it strives to be a leader in global intelligent energy. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.


tass--2020-04-27--Canton Fair to Invite Global Buyers to its 127th Edition Online from June 15

GUANGZHOU , China , April 27 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China Import and Export Fair ( `` Canton Fair '' or `` The Fair '' ) , which will be held from June 15 to 24 , is inviting over 400,000 global buyers to its 127th and first ever online exhibition .
Through digital platforms , Canton Fair will further promote business resumption and online trade connection in an open economy .
In response to the current challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic on economic and social development , the Canton Fair is collaborating with its global partners , key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to invite targeted buyers to its online exhibition .
Invitation through various channels has covered regular buyers and those who are not able to attend the previous editions due to time and cost restrictions .
In addition , the Fair is also extending its invitation scope of professional buyers by inviting more Chinese buyers to promote import as well as to encourage domestic consumption .
The online Canton Fair will keep its B2B focus to enable centralized product demonstration and resource integration so that companies can find their best solution for their target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of online businesses , the Fair will create a virtual face-to-face trade negotiation environment by providing company credibility background information and multilingual translation support .
Gao Feng , spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce , noted that tens of thousands of buyers and exhibitors will have efficient interaction and communication at this 10-day event , which will not only facilitate one-stop sourcing experience for buyers , but also assist exhibitors to adjust their sales strategies and collect demand detail from buyers .
Thus , both parties can make plans for their future sourcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tencent has become the technical service provider for the Fair to offer all necessary technical and cloud support to ensure that traders can conduct their business at this event without travel .
The livestream service powered by Tencent is another highlight of this session .
The 24-hour live service will allow buyers to conduct individual negotiation or join in on a mass product promotion event .
Buyers can also visit previous videos and streams , as well as share and comment , just like a social platform .
For more information , please @ @ @ @ @

GUANGZHOU, China, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China Import and Export Fair ("Canton Fair" or "The Fair"), which will be held from June 15 to 24, is inviting over 400,000 global buyers to its 127th and first ever online exhibition. Through digital platforms, Canton Fair will further promote business resumption and online trade connection in an open economy.
In response to the current challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic on economic and social development, the Canton Fair is collaborating with its global partners, key international business associations and multinational companies, to invite targeted buyers to its online exhibition. Invitation through various channels has covered regular buyers and those who are not able to attend the previous editions due to time and cost restrictions.
In addition, the Fair is also extending its invitation scope of professional buyers by inviting more Chinese buyers to promote import as well as to encourage domestic consumption.
The online Canton Fair will keep its B2B focus to enable centralized product demonstration and resource integration so that companies can find their best solution for their target market. To further reduce communication barriers of online businesses, the Fair will create a virtual face-to-face trade negotiation environment by providing company credibility background information and multilingual translation support.
Gao Feng, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, noted that tens of thousands of buyers and exhibitors will have efficient interaction and communication at this 10-day event, which will not only facilitate one-stop sourcing experience for buyers, but also assist exhibitors to adjust their sales strategies and collect demand detail from buyers. Thus, both parties can make plans for their future sourcing and production.
China's tech giant Tencent has become the technical service provider for the Fair to offer all necessary technical and cloud support to ensure that traders can conduct their business at this event without travel.
The livestream service powered by Tencent is another highlight of this session. The 24-hour live service will allow buyers to conduct individual negotiation or join in on a mass product promotion event. Buyers can also visit previous videos and streams, as well as share and comment, just like a social platform.
For more information, please visit: http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/index.aspx
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CONTACT: Ms. Chloe Cai, Tel: +86-20-8913 8622, Email: caiyiyi@cantonfair.org.cn


tass--2020-04-27--Introducing MedsLOCK by Maxonrow and Avantas Tech

SINGAPORE , April 27 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxonrow is honored to team up with Avantas Tech to launch MedsLOCK , a much-welcomed solution to help combat the global flight against COVID-19 .
MedsLOCK is a communication and real-time monitoring platform built on top of the Maxonrow blockchain .
Designed by Avantas Tech , with the technology of Maxonrow , the platform is designed to coalesce all of the pertinent aspects of real-time pandemic monitoring such as medical supply chain data , patient metrics , lockdown zone updates , blood donor info , and more into a single interface .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this pandemic , and as such , blockchain platforms ensure that information is shared without compromising privacy .
With MedsLOCK we are just ensuring we add trust to the data flow , '' said Muhammad Salman Anjum , Avantas ' Managing Director .
Although the peak of COVID-19 may have been seen in countries like Italy and China , the pandemic is expected to have a rolling impact on other regions of the world .
For example , India and Pakistan are both going through the early-mid stages of their quarantine phases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Brazil , are trying to get ahead of the curve .
Persistent monitoring of the spread of the disease , adequate response time , and monitoring during the recovery phase is critical as the rolling impact of the virus continues .
In that context , the shared and transparent nature of an underlying ( and regulated ) blockchain like Maxonrow paired with the comprehensive nature of a solution like MedsLOCK can play a significant role in battling COVID-19 .
Maxonrow is a leading technology company committed to building a safe and efficient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ array of products and services powered by blockchain technology , focusing on increasing security and efficiency in digital processes , including DMS ( document management system ) , tokenization services ( FT & NFT ) , and digital identity wallet solutions .
It works proactively with global regulators and governments to build a healthy ecosystem for new technologies to flourish .
With Maxonrow , you can enjoy all the benefits blockchain offers without sacrificing regulatory oversight .
MedsLOCK 1.0 by Avantas Tech and Maxonrow is a Monitoring , Control & Communication Ecosystem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , health officials , and other essential stakeholders in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic .
MedsLOCK 1.0 is powered with Blockchain & AI .
With data being the key to making informed decisions during the COVID-19 outbreak , the core objective of MedsLOCK is to make COVID-19 data collection & exchange between stakeholders automated , transparent , and trusted interacting in the real-time with distributed ledger technology .

SINGAPORE, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Maxonrow is honored to team up with Avantas Tech to launch MedsLOCK, a much-welcomed solution to help combat the global flight against COVID-19.
MedsLOCK is a communication and real-time monitoring platform built on top of the Maxonrow blockchain. Designed by Avantas Tech, with the technology of Maxonrow, the platform is designed to coalesce all of the pertinent aspects of real-time pandemic monitoring such as medical supply chain data, patient metrics, lockdown zone updates, blood donor info, and more into a single interface.
"Privacy is a key issue during this pandemic, and as such, blockchain platforms ensure that information is shared without compromising privacy. With MedsLOCK we are just ensuring we add trust to the data flow," said Muhammad Salman Anjum, Avantas' Managing Director.
Although the peak of COVID-19 may have been seen in countries like Italy and China, the pandemic is expected to have a rolling impact on other regions of the world. For example, India and Pakistan are both going through the early-mid stages of their quarantine phases, and countries in South America, such as Brazil, are trying to get ahead of the curve.
Persistent monitoring of the spread of the disease, adequate response time, and monitoring during the recovery phase is critical as the rolling impact of the virus continues. In that context, the shared and transparent nature of an underlying (and regulated) blockchain like Maxonrow paired with the comprehensive nature of a solution like MedsLOCK can play a significant role in battling COVID-19.
About Maxonrow
Maxonrow is a leading technology company committed to building a safe and efficient digital world. The company develops an array of products and services powered by blockchain technology, focusing on increasing security and efficiency in digital processes, including DMS (document management system), tokenization services (FT & NFT), and digital identity wallet solutions.
It works proactively with global regulators and governments to build a healthy ecosystem for new technologies to flourish. With Maxonrow, you can enjoy all the benefits blockchain offers without sacrificing regulatory oversight.
To learn more, visit www.maxonrow.com.
About MedsLOCK
MedsLOCK 1.0 by Avantas Tech and Maxonrow is a Monitoring, Control & Communication Ecosystem to provide real-time COVID-19 insights to government agencies, health officials, and other essential stakeholders in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MedsLOCK 1.0 is powered with Blockchain & AI. With data being the key to making informed decisions during the COVID-19 outbreak, the core objective of MedsLOCK is to make COVID-19 data collection & exchange between stakeholders automated, transparent, and trusted interacting in the real-time with distributed ledger technology.
To learn more, visit www.MedsLOCK.com.


tass--2020-04-27--Shanghai Electric Reports 26% Rise in Gross Revenue in 2019 Annual Results

SHANGHAI , April 24 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric ( SEHK : 02727 , SSE : 601727 ) , the world 's leading manufacturer and supplier of power generation and industrial equipment , announced its audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31 , 2019 .
Key 2019 Financial and Operating Metrics Compared with the Preceding Year • Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased by 24.83 % to RMB 3.72 billion • New orders increased by 30.6 % to RMB170.79 billion • Basic earnings per share is up 25 % from RMB 0.20 to RMB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased to 3,124 personnel from 3082 with the total investment in R & D being RMB 4.102 billion New orders for energy equipment , industrial equipment , and integrated services accounted for 33.2 % , 26.7 % , and 40.1 % of the total new orders , respectively .
Rising by 12.1 % in sales to RMB 45,944 million , the Energy Equipment Business Segment has continuously maintained steady performance , comprising coal-fired power generation equipment , power transmission and distribution equipment , gas-fired power generation equipment , nuclear power generation equipment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipment , and high-end chemical equipment among others .
The sales derived from the Industrial Equipment Business Segment including elevators , medium and large-sized electric motors , intelligent manufacturing equipment , industrial basic parts , environmental protection equipment among others are up by 11.6 % at RMB 46,409 million .
The Integrated Services Business Segment , encompassing the Energy Engineering Services , the Environmental Engineering Services , the Automation Engineering and Services , the Industrial Internet service , the Financial Services , and the International Trade Services , has an 83.5 % increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of the notable highlights is the Company 's achievement in its wind power equipment business , which has clinched the world 's largest onshore wind turbines order for Inner Mongolia 's Wulanchabu wind power base .
Another significant accomplishment is the order for 39 sets of 4MW onshore wind turbines and towers from the NORINCO International Croatia project , marking its formal entry into the European wind power market .
As a project representative in the coal-fired power generation business unit , the Anhui Pingshan Power plant is poised to operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thermal efficiency at 48.92 % .
The breakthrough 1,350 MW ultra-supercritical double reheat power generation unit has helped in controlling global emissions of greenhouse gases for a more sustainable future by reducing the coal consumption for power generation to 251g/kWh .
To maintain the Company 's leadership in energy-related products , Shanghai Electric has diversified its business and invested into production of new types of batteries .
The Company 's independently developed and manufactured lithium iron phosphate battery is used at Beijing 's Daxing International Airport , mobile energy storage system in Xiong'an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and power battery system for new energy bus are testament of strong demand in its order book .
In 2019 , Shanghai Electric has launched the Industrial Internet to push the boundary of minds and machines .
With the `` Industrial Internet SEunicloud Platform '' , the Company is now providing a one-stop solution for wind power intelligent operation , thermal power remote operation and machine tool maintenance through the convergence of the global industrial system with the power of advanced computing , analytics , low-cost sensing and new levels of connectivity permitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been expanding its global reach with major progress of projects in the Middle East ( Thar Coal Field and Power Plant Project ) , ( Dubai 700 MW Concentrated Solar Power Plant Project ) , South Asia ( Combined Cycle Power Plant ( CCPP ) Project in Bangladesh ) , South Australia , among other regions .
The Company has also announced that it is to join the Expo 2020 Dubai as the official partner of the China Pavilion , demonstrating its global ambition .
Shanghai Electric has prepared a presentation for its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Shanghai Electric 's Investor Relations website at https : //www.shanghai-electric.com/listed_en/upload/resources/file/2020/04/18//86486.pdf Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited ( SEHK : 02727 , SSE : 601727 ) is principally engaged in the designing , manufacturing and sale of power equipment and industrial equipment .
It focuses on Energy Equipment Business including manufacturing and sale of coal-fired power generation equipment , gas-fired power generation equipment , nuclear power equipment , wind power equipment , energy storage equipment , Industrial Equipment Business including production and sale of elevators , medium and large-sized electric motors , intelligent manufacturing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection equipment and the Integrated Services Business including the contracting of construction of power generation plants , power transmission and distribution projects as well as other businesses .

SHANGHAI, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727), the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of power generation and industrial equipment, announced its audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
Key 2019 Financial and Operating Metrics Compared with the Preceding Year
Gross revenue increased by 26% to RMB 127.509 billion
Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased by 24.83% to RMB 3.72 billion
New orders increased by 30.6% to RMB170.79 billion
Basic earnings per share is up 25% from RMB 0.20 to RMB 0.25
Staffing in R&D increased to 3,124 personnel from 3082 with the total investment in R&D being RMB 4.102 billion
New orders for energy equipment, industrial equipment, and integrated services accounted for 33.2%, 26.7%, and 40.1% of the total new orders, respectively.
Rising by 12.1% in sales to RMB 45,944 million, the Energy Equipment Business Segment has continuously maintained steady performance, comprising coal-fired power generation equipment, power transmission and distribution equipment, gas-fired power generation equipment, nuclear power generation equipment, wind turbines and components, energy storage equipment, and high-end chemical equipment among others.
The sales derived from the Industrial Equipment Business Segment including elevators, medium and large-sized electric motors, intelligent manufacturing equipment, industrial basic parts, environmental protection equipment among others are up by 11.6% at RMB 46,409 million.
The Integrated Services Business Segment, encompassing the Energy Engineering Services, the Environmental Engineering Services, the Automation Engineering and Services, the Industrial Internet service, the Financial Services, and the International Trade Services, has an 83.5% increase in revenue up to RMB 44,316 million.
One of the notable highlights is the Company's achievement in its wind power equipment business, which has clinched the world's largest onshore wind turbines order for Inner Mongolia's Wulanchabu wind power base. Another significant accomplishment is the order for 39 sets of 4MW onshore wind turbines and towers from the NORINCO International Croatia project, marking its formal entry into the European wind power market.
As a project representative in the coal-fired power generation business unit, the Anhui Pingshan Power plant is poised to operate in late 2020 with its world record-breaking thermal efficiency at 48.92%. The breakthrough 1,350 MW ultra-supercritical double reheat power generation unit has helped in controlling global emissions of greenhouse gases for a more sustainable future by reducing the coal consumption for power generation to 251g/kWh.
To maintain the Company's leadership in energy-related products, Shanghai Electric has diversified its business and invested into production of new types of batteries. The Company's independently developed and manufactured lithium iron phosphate battery is used at Beijing's Daxing International Airport, mobile energy storage system in Xiong'an New District that connects the grid, and power battery system for new energy bus are testament of strong demand in its order book.
In 2019, Shanghai Electric has launched the Industrial Internet to push the boundary of minds and machines. With the "Industrial Internet SEunicloud Platform", the Company is now providing a one-stop solution for wind power intelligent operation, thermal power remote operation and machine tool maintenance through the convergence of the global industrial system with the power of advanced computing, analytics, low-cost sensing and new levels of connectivity permitted by the Internet.
Shanghai Electric has been expanding its global reach with major progress of projects in the Middle East (Thar Coal Field and Power Plant Project ), (Dubai 700 MW Concentrated Solar Power Plant Project), South Asia (Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) Project in Bangladesh), South Australia, among other regions. The Company has also announced that it is to join the Expo 2020 Dubai as the official partner of the China Pavilion, demonstrating its global ambition.
Shanghai Electric has prepared a presentation for its 2019 annual results, which is available on Shanghai Electric's Investor Relations website at https://www.shanghai-electric.com/listed_en/upload/resources/file/2020/04/18//86486.pdf
About Shanghai Electric
Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) is principally engaged in the designing, manufacturing and sale of power equipment and industrial equipment. It focuses on Energy Equipment Business including manufacturing and sale of coal-fired power generation equipment, gas-fired power generation equipment, nuclear power equipment, wind power equipment, energy storage equipment, Industrial Equipment Business including production and sale of elevators, medium and large-sized electric motors, intelligent manufacturing equipment, industrial basic parts, environmental protection equipment and the Integrated Services Business including the contracting of construction of power generation plants, power transmission and distribution projects as well as other businesses.
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tass--2020-04-27--Mexico’s coronavirus infections nearing 15,000

`` The number of confirmed [ coronavirus ] cases is 14,677 , '' Alomia noted .
`` At the same time , only 4,972 infected people showed symptoms in the past 14 days . ''
Over the 24 hour period , 46 people died , bringing the total number of infections to 1,351 .
MEXICO CITY , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Mexico has reached 14,677 as doctors identify 835 more patients who contracted the virus in the past 24 hours , head epidemiologist of the national Health Ministry Jose Luis Alomia said Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the agency ’ s official website .
Mexico officially reported its first coronavirus infection on February 28 .
The national government on March 30 announced a state of emergency in healthcare and suspended all non-essential activities .
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on April 16 suggested that the country could go back to normal life on June 1 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 2,900,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 204,000 deaths have been reported .

"The number of confirmed [coronavirus] cases is 14,677," Alomia noted. "At the same time, only 4,972 infected people showed symptoms in the past 14 days." Over the 24 hour period, 46 people died, bringing the total number of infections to 1,351.
MEXICO CITY, April 27. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Mexico has reached 14,677 as doctors identify 835 more patients who contracted the virus in the past 24 hours, head epidemiologist of the national Health Ministry Jose Luis Alomia said Sunday evening at a press conference broadcast live on the agency’s official website.
Mexico officially reported its first coronavirus infection on February 28. The national government on March 30 announced a state of emergency in healthcare and suspended all non-essential activities. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on April 16 suggested that the country could go back to normal life on June 1.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 2,900,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 204,000 deaths have been reported.


tass--2020-04-27--Russia’s Sakhalin tourists return home from Thailand

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
The special plane with tourists from the Russian region of Sakhalin onboard has @ @ @ @ @ East city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk from Bangkok on Monday morning , the Sakhalin International Airport told @ @ @ @ @ passenger jet with Russians onboard left Bangkok on Sunday evening as a charter flight .
@ @ @ @ @ Thailand for holiday but could not return home due to suspension of air travel between @ @ @ @ @ Sakhalin Region authorities appealed to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova to help them bring @ @ @ @ @ `` The plane landed in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at 11:10 local time , '' TASS was told @ @ @ @ @ reporters that the plane with 89 passengers and 9 crewmembers aboard landed in Shanghai for @ @ @ @ @ .
The passengers wore protective suits and masks for the whole duration of the flight @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus tests and a mandatory two-week self-isolation .

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, April 27. /TASS/. The special plane with tourists from the Russian region of Sakhalin onboard has arrived in the Russian Far East city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk from Bangkok on Monday morning, the Sakhalin International Airport told TASS.
The Aurora airline passenger jet with Russians onboard left Bangkok on Sunday evening as a charter flight. The Russian citizens travelled to Thailand for holiday but could not return home due to suspension of air travel between Russia and other states. Sakhalin Region authorities appealed to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova to help them bring the people back home.
"The plane landed in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at 11:10 local time," TASS was told.
The regional government told reporters that the plane with 89 passengers and 9 crewmembers aboard landed in Shanghai for refueling before its final destination. The passengers wore protective suits and masks for the whole duration of the flight and will have to take coronavirus tests and a mandatory two-week self-isolation.


tass--2020-04-27--Japan bans entry from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other states due to pandemic

TOKYO , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Japan has expanded the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering @ @ @ @ @ , Belarus , Ukraine and another 11 countries in Middle East , Africa and Latin @ @ @ @ @ taskforce passed the decision on Monday .
`` The measures regarding these 14 countries will @ @ @ @ @ April 29 , '' Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said following the taskforce meeting .
@ @ @ @ @ suspension of visa issuance for foreigners until late May .
These rules will particularly now @ @ @ @ @ UAE , Saudi Arabia , Kuwait , Oman , Peru and the Dominican Republic .
@ @ @ @ @ states .
Japan earlier banned entry from the United States , China , South Korea @ @ @ @ @ countries .
Those who travelled to the states mentioned two weeks prior to arriving in @ @ @ @ @ entry .
The measures against Russia are practically a formality since the air travel between @ @ @ @ @ suspended since late March .

TOKYO, April 27. /TASS/. Japan has expanded the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering the country to include Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and another 11 countries in Middle East, Africa and Latin America, the government coronavirus taskforce passed the decision on Monday.
"The measures regarding these 14 countries will enter into force already on April 29," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said following the taskforce meeting. He also instructed to extend suspension of visa issuance for foreigners until late May.
These rules will particularly now be in effect for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Peru and the Dominican Republic. The list now includes 87 states. Japan earlier banned entry from the United States, China, South Korea, EU and Southeast Asian countries.
Those who travelled to the states mentioned two weeks prior to arriving in Japan will also be refused entry. The measures against Russia are practically a formality since the air travel between the two states has been suspended since late March.


tass--2020-04-27--Syrian air defense repelling missile attack near Damascus - agency

TASS , April 27 .
The Syrian air-defense systems on Monday are repelling a missile attack near the Damascus area @ @ @ @ @ news agency reports .
According to the agency , the attack was carried out by @ @ @ @ @ missiles were launched from Lebanon ’ s airspace .
Syrian air-defense systems managed to intercept @ @ @ @ @ have been no reports on victims or injuries .

TASS, April 27. The Syrian air-defense systems on Monday are repelling a missile attack near the Damascus area, Syria’s SANA news agency reports.
According to the agency, the attack was carried out by the Israeli side. The missiles were launched from Lebanon’s airspace.
Syrian air-defense systems managed to intercept a few missiles. There have been no reports on victims or injuries.


tass--2020-04-27--Absolute majority of Russians back government measures to fight coronavirus - pollster

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
A three-quarter of Russian citizens support measures enacted by authorities to prevent coronavirus spread , a joint analytical report drafted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center and Osoboye Mneniye non-profit research center that TASS has a copy of shows .
`` The absolute majority of the respondents ( 75 % ) back measures of local authorities to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Only 13 % of the respondents said they do not support the measures taken , while 11 % couldn ’ t answer the question .
The backing of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , the lowest levels of support is registered among respondents aged between 25 and 34 as well as 35 and 44 ( 64 % and 70 % respectively ) , '' the researchers underlined .
The key motives behind supporting the measures are fear for oneself and family ( 46 % ) and `` administrative conformism '' ( 22 % ) .
The rejection of measures can often be explained by the fear of worsening financial situation and a group of reasons that reject the existence of coronavirus , efficiency of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system to infection .
Men are less enthusiastic about local authorities ’ steps than women ( 68 % against 81 % ) .
The nationwide poll was conducted on April 14 via phone interview among 1,600 respondents aged over 18 .
The margin of error of the poll does not exceed 2.5 % with the 95 % probability .

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. A three-quarter of Russian citizens support measures enacted by authorities to prevent coronavirus spread, a joint analytical report drafted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center and Osoboye Mneniye non-profit research center that TASS has a copy of shows.
"The absolute majority of the respondents (75%) back measures of local authorities to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Only 13% of the respondents said they do not support the measures taken, while 11% couldn’t answer the question. The backing of the measures implemented is increasing with age, however, the lowest levels of support is registered among respondents aged between 25 and 34 as well as 35 and 44 (64% and 70% respectively)," the researchers underlined.
The key motives behind supporting the measures are fear for oneself and family (46%) and "administrative conformism" (22%). The rejection of measures can often be explained by the fear of worsening financial situation and a group of reasons that reject the existence of coronavirus, efficiency of the measures taken and vulnerability of own immune system to infection. Men are less enthusiastic about local authorities’ steps than women (68% against 81%).
The nationwide poll was conducted on April 14 via phone interview among 1,600 respondents aged over 18. The margin of error of the poll does not exceed 2.5% with the 95% probability.


tass--2020-04-27--Brent crude price losing 3.17% on London's ICE

TASS , April 27 .
Brent crude futures price for supplies in June 2020 has plunged by 3.17 % during @ @ @ @ @ ICE Exchange in London to drop to $ 20.67 per barrel , the trade reports @ @ @ @ @ time ) show .
WTI crude future is , meanwhile , losing 9.86 % and @ @ @ @ @ per barrel .
The oil prices continue to be rattled amid the news on the @ @ @ @ @ .

TASS, April 27. Brent crude futures price for supplies in June 2020 has plunged by 3.17% during the trading session at the ICE Exchange in London to drop to $20.67 per barrel, the trade reports available at 04:29 (Moscow time) show.
WTI crude future is, meanwhile, losing 9.86% and now stands at $15.27 per barrel.
The oil prices continue to be rattled amid the news on the continuous growth of coronavirus infections.


tass--2020-04-27--Advisor to South Korean leader tells CNN Kim Jong-un well

NEW YORK , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is `` alive and well '' , Moon Chung-in , Special Advisor to South Korean President Moon Jae-in for Foreign Affairs and National Security , told CNN on Sunday .
`` Our government position is firm , '' he stressed .
`` Kim Jong Un is alive and well .
He has been staying in the Wonsan area since April 13 .
No suspicious movements have so far been detected , '' the advisor added .
Earlier , North Korea ’ s Rodong Sinmun central newspaper reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents as he sent a letter of gratitude to construction workers of the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area .
CNN previously cited a US administration source to claim that Washington was studying intelligence that said that the North Korean leader ’ s health had deteriorated dramatically after a surgery .
US President Donald Trump told a briefing that he had data that proved that media reports are false .
South Korean authorities also said there was no information proving that Kim Jong-un had an illness , while the Chinese foreign ministry expressed doubts about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also yet to be proven by informed sources in Pyongyang .
The North Korean leader has not been seen in public since April 11 when he chaired a meeting of the Workers ’ Party of Korea ’ s Politburo centered around issues of domestic policies .
In particular , Kim Jong-un missed the annual session of the Supreme People ’ s Assembly on April 12 and , for the first time since his ascension to power , did not take part in a celebratory ceremony held in the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Km Jong-un ’ s grandfather and founder of North Korea Kim Il-sung .
Kim Jong-un ’ s notable absence among the North Korean leadership at the most important event for the country gave rise to rumors that he might be ill .
However , North Korean officials and media outlets are not commenting on these rumors .

NEW YORK, April 27. /TASS/. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is "alive and well", Moon Chung-in, Special Advisor to South Korean President Moon Jae-in for Foreign Affairs and National Security, told CNN on Sunday.
"Our government position is firm," he stressed. "Kim Jong Un is alive and well. He has been staying in the Wonsan area since April 13. No suspicious movements have so far been detected," the advisor added.
Earlier, North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun central newspaper reported that Kim Jong-un continues to work with documents as he sent a letter of gratitude to construction workers of the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area.
CNN previously cited a US administration source to claim that Washington was studying intelligence that said that the North Korean leader’s health had deteriorated dramatically after a surgery. US President Donald Trump told a briefing that he had data that proved that media reports are false. South Korean authorities also said there was no information proving that Kim Jong-un had an illness, while the Chinese foreign ministry expressed doubts about the CNN source. These claims are also yet to be proven by informed sources in Pyongyang.
The North Korean leader has not been seen in public since April 11 when he chaired a meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea’s Politburo centered around issues of domestic policies. In particular, Kim Jong-un missed the annual session of the Supreme People’s Assembly on April 12 and, for the first time since his ascension to power, did not take part in a celebratory ceremony held in the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on April 15 marking the 108th anniversary of Km Jong-un’s grandfather and founder of North Korea Kim Il-sung. Kim Jong-un’s notable absence among the North Korean leadership at the most important event for the country gave rise to rumors that he might be ill. However, North Korean officials and media outlets are not commenting on these rumors.


tass--2020-04-27--Three more Italian regions asking Russian military to help to fight pandemic

MOSCOW , April 27 .
/TASS/ .
Authorities of the Italian regions of Piedmont , Apulia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia have appealed to Russia to send Russian military personnel to provide help in fighting the coronavirus pandemic , Russia ’ s Krasnaya Zvezda ( Red Star ) newspaper reports citing Russian Ambassador to Italy Sergei Razov .
`` The news of heroic work of our military personnel spread all over Italy , we are receiving hundreds of calls and letters thanking Russia , the Russian president who responded to the request of the Italian prime minister and quickly , literally in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a unit , '' the newspaper quoted the diplomat as saying .
Razov also emphasized , `` If the Russian military did not do what is needed , such requests would not be coming in . ''
Earlier , Russian armed forces specialists together with their colleagues from the Italian army disinfected three care home facilities in the province of Brescia in Lombardy ( northern Italy ) .
On March 21 , Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a call when they agreed that Russia would send aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Between the evening of March 22 and the morning of March 25 , Italy welcomed 15 jets , transporting around 100 Russian military virologists and Defense Ministry specialists in epidemiology , eight nursing brigades to fight the virus outbreak as well as equipment for diagnostics and disinfection .
The Russian specialists working in Bergamo , one of the most affected cities , and help Italians to defeat the virus .

MOSCOW, April 27. /TASS/. Authorities of the Italian regions of Piedmont, Apulia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia have appealed to Russia to send Russian military personnel to provide help in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) newspaper reports citing Russian Ambassador to Italy Sergei Razov.
"The news of heroic work of our military personnel spread all over Italy, we are receiving hundreds of calls and letters thanking Russia, the Russian president who responded to the request of the Italian prime minister and quickly, literally in just a few days, send such a unit," the newspaper quoted the diplomat as saying.
Razov also emphasized, "If the Russian military did not do what is needed, such requests would not be coming in."
Earlier, Russian armed forces specialists together with their colleagues from the Italian army disinfected three care home facilities in the province of Brescia in Lombardy (northern Italy).
On March 21, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a call when they agreed that Russia would send aid required by Italy to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Between the evening of March 22 and the morning of March 25, Italy welcomed 15 jets, transporting around 100 Russian military virologists and Defense Ministry specialists in epidemiology, eight nursing brigades to fight the virus outbreak as well as equipment for diagnostics and disinfection. The Russian specialists working in Bergamo, one of the most affected cities, and help Italians to defeat the virus.