tass--2020-01-20--Spanish traveler continues biking across Yakutia

YAKUTSK , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
Spain ’ s Jose Andres Abian Pajares , who made a few days ’ stop in Yakutia ’ s Pole of Cold , continued the biking route between Magadan ( a port in the Sea of Okhotsk ) and Lake Baikal , the regional emergency service told TASS on Monday .
`` According to the latest information , [ the Spanish traveler ] left Kubeme [ in the Oymyakonsky District — TASS ] at 3 pm [ 8 am Moscow time , January 15 ] , we do not have any further information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are in contact only with taxi drivers , who update us as soon as they have any information . ''
The cyclist plans to get to the neighboring Tomponsky District .
The emergency service there told TASS they did not have any information on him .
`` We are only aware that he has left the Oymyakonsky District , '' the service informed .
`` He has not reached a place , from where he could make a call or where one could notice him . ''
In December 2018 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lake Baikal .
In Kolyma , he stayed overnight in a tent , when the air temperature dropped to minus 50 degrees Celsius and the cold froze his arm .
The locals found the cyclist and brought him to hospital .
Later on , he went back home , to Madrid .
In late December 2019 , Jose returned to Magadan to take another try .
His odyssey began on December 27 .
In Yakutia , bicycle failure gave him a few days ' delay .
He stayed at the Ust-Nera village in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he resumed his tour .
Between January 13 and 15 the traveller stayed in Oymyakon settlement , which is known as the Pole of Cold , and then spent a few days in Kyubeme village .
Despite last year 's arm freezing incident , the Spaniard is still eager to stay outdoors overnight .
This time he has a warm sleeping bag and a tent .
The plan is to get to the final destination by March 20 .
To meet the goal , he has to cover about 40 km every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5,000 kilometers long .

YAKUTSK, January 20. /TASS/. Spain’s Jose Andres Abian Pajares, who made a few days’ stop in Yakutia’s Pole of Cold, continued the biking route between Magadan (a port in the Sea of Okhotsk) and Lake Baikal, the regional emergency service told TASS on Monday.
"According to the latest information, [the Spanish traveler] left Kubeme [in the Oymyakonsky District — TASS] at 3 pm [8 am Moscow time, January 15], we do not have any further information," the service informed. "We are in contact only with taxi drivers, who update us as soon as they have any information."
The cyclist plans to get to the neighboring Tomponsky District. The emergency service there told TASS they did not have any information on him. "We are only aware that he has left the Oymyakonsky District," the service informed. "He has not reached a place, from where he could make a call or where one could notice him."
In December 2018, the traveler came to Magadan to bike to Lake Baikal. In Kolyma, he stayed overnight in a tent, when the air temperature dropped to minus 50 degrees Celsius and the cold froze his arm. The locals found the cyclist and brought him to hospital. Later on, he went back home, to Madrid.
In late December 2019, Jose returned to Magadan to take another try. His odyssey began on December 27. In Yakutia, bicycle failure gave him a few days' delay. He stayed at the Ust-Nera village in the Oymyakonsky District until January 9 when he resumed his tour. Between January 13 and 15 the traveller stayed in Oymyakon settlement, which is known as the Pole of Cold, and then spent a few days in Kyubeme village.
Despite last year's arm freezing incident, the Spaniard is still eager to stay outdoors overnight. This time he has a warm sleeping bag and a tent. The plan is to get to the final destination by March 20. To meet the goal, he has to cover about 40 km every day. The entire route is more than 5,000 kilometers long.


tass--2020-01-20--Ukrainian president says beginning of dialogue with Putin yields positive results

`` With the president of the Russian Federation , today , our dialogue has started .
We had a number of phone calls .
We created a format for our dialogue that resulted in some sensitive decisions .
We have returned our prisoners , our ships .
After three years without meetings , we managed to agree on the Normandy format .
After that , there was a second exchange of prisoners — the biggest such exchange , '' he said in an interview with The Times of Israel .
KIEV , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
Ukrainian President Vladimir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is already yielding positive results .
`` I think he [ Putin ] understands my attitude : Ukraine is an independent country , '' Zelensky went on to say .
`` We are a big country , the biggest in Europe .
I think he understands . ''
When asked about achieving peace in Ukraine , the president stressed that he `` would never have pursued presidency without having such a goal , '' adding that he would like the peaceful settlement process in Donbass to progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complicated questions , '' he underscored .
`` I can see the progress , because the number of exchanges of fire is significantly reduced , but they are still present . ''
Putin and Zelensky had their first telephone conversation on July 11 , 2019 , a month and a half after Zelensky assumed office .
Later on , the two leaders spoke over the phone several times .
Their first face-to-face meeting took place at the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9 .

"With the president of the Russian Federation, today, our dialogue has started. We had a number of phone calls. We created a format for our dialogue that resulted in some sensitive decisions. We have returned our prisoners, our ships. After three years without meetings, we managed to agree on the Normandy format. After that, there was a second exchange of prisoners — the biggest such exchange," he said in an interview with The Times of Israel.
KIEV, January 20. /TASS/. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky believes that the beginning of the dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is already yielding positive results.
"I think he [Putin] understands my attitude: Ukraine is an independent country," Zelensky went on to say. "We are a big country, the biggest in Europe. I think he understands."
When asked about achieving peace in Ukraine, the president stressed that he "would never have pursued presidency without having such a goal," adding that he would like the peaceful settlement process in Donbass to progress much quicker.
"There are very complicated questions," he underscored. "I can see the progress, because the number of exchanges of fire is significantly reduced, but they are still present."
Putin and Zelensky had their first telephone conversation on July 11, 2019, a month and a half after Zelensky assumed office. Later on, the two leaders spoke over the phone several times. Their first face-to-face meeting took place at the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9.


tass--2020-01-20--Rostec prepares proposals to create airline operating Russian aircraft

`` The development program of the UAC [ United Aircraft Corporation — TASS ] and the aviation industry as a whole is being updated .
Within this , a proposal has been prepared to create a special airline .
It will use aircraft manufactured in Russia , including UAC planes , helicopters and Ural Works of Civil Aviation products , '' he said .
MOSCOW , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
Rostec prepared a proposal to create a special airline operating Russian aircraft and helicopters to develop regional transportation , Aviation Cluster Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation Anatoly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the near future , discussions will be held with all interested parties , after which parameters of the project will be discussed , he added .
According to him , creating such a company is aimed at developing regional transportation market and increasing transport services for citizens .
In addition , it would be an effective measure to support the aircraft industry and demand for products .
`` We are working out an effective model for operating a fleet of domestic aircraft in various market segments .
This means full technical support and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tools , '' Serdyukov stated .
Last week , the Ministry of Industry and Trade told TASS that Rostec was actively working on an airline for transportation in the Far East .
The state corporation noted that they were working on a line of products covering key niches of transportation in the domestic market , including Sukhoi SSJ 100 with 100 seats , the Ilyushin IL-114-300 for 50-68 seats , which is planned to be certified in 2022 and Irkut MC-21 .
A light multi-purpose aircraft with a capacity of up to 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the start of mass production set for 2022 .

"The development program of the UAC [United Aircraft Corporation — TASS] and the aviation industry as a whole is being updated. Within this, a proposal has been prepared to create a special airline. It will use aircraft manufactured in Russia, including UAC planes, helicopters and Ural Works of Civil Aviation products," he said.
MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. Rostec prepared a proposal to create a special airline operating Russian aircraft and helicopters to develop regional transportation, Aviation Cluster Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation Anatoly Serdyukov told reporters on Monday. In the near future, discussions will be held with all interested parties, after which parameters of the project will be discussed, he added.
According to him, creating such a company is aimed at developing regional transportation market and increasing transport services for the people. In addition, it would be an effective measure to support the aircraft industry and demand for products.
"We are working out an effective model for operating a fleet of domestic aircraft in various market segments. This means full technical support and a flexible financial ecosystem, including leasing tools," Serdyukov stated.
Last week, the Ministry of Industry and Trade told TASS that Rostec was actively working on an airline for transportation in the Far East. The state corporation noted that they were working on a line of products covering key niches of transportation in the domestic market, including Sukhoi SSJ 100 with 100 seats, the Ilyushin IL-114-300 for 50-68 seats, which is planned to be certified in 2022 and Irkut MC-21. A light multi-purpose aircraft with a capacity of up to 30 seats is also in the works, with the start of mass production set for 2022.


tass--2020-01-20--Russian cutting-edge corvette wraps up state trials in Barents Sea

`` The ship has successfully completed its program of trials at Northern Fleet ranges .
In the White Sea , the ship delivered fire with Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles against a coastal and a naval target .
In the Barents Sea , it fired A-190 and AK-630 artillery guns against simulated air targets and conducted torpedo fire against an underwater and a surface target , employing the latest seaborne weapon systems , '' the press office said in a statement .
MOSCOW , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
The Project 20385 lead corvette Gremyashchiy has completed the program of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is preparing for its inter-fleet passage to the Baltic Sea , the Northern Fleet ’ s press office reported on Monday .
A ship towing , which the corvette conducted together with the tug vessel SB-523 last week , was the last element of the trials , the statement says .
The Gremyashchiy is the Project 20385 lead corvette laid down at the Severnaya Shipyard on February 1 , 2012 and floated out in June 2017 .
The corvettes of this Project developed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau are designated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ships , provide for troop landing and cope with numerous green-water tasks .
The corvette entered its new stage of trials on December 6 .
Project 20385 corvettes displace 2,200 tonnes , have an operating range of 3,500 miles and their sea endurance is 15 days .
They are armed with Kalibr-NK universal missile systems , Redut anti-aircraft missile complexes and Paket anti-submarine warfare technology .
The corvette was named after the Northern Fleet ’ s legendary destroyer Gremyashchiy that fought during the Soviet Union ’ s 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War against Nazi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sea during the war , the destroyer was awarded the Guards title while its commander , 1st Rank Captain Anton Gurin was bestowed with the Hero of the Soviet Union title .

"The ship has successfully completed its program of trials at Northern Fleet ranges. In the White Sea, the ship delivered fire with Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles against a coastal and a naval target. In the Barents Sea, it fired A-190 and AK-630 artillery guns against simulated air targets and conducted torpedo fire against an underwater and a surface target, employing the latest seaborne weapon systems," the press office said in a statement.
MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. The Project 20385 lead corvette Gremyashchiy has completed the program of state trials in the Barents Sea and is preparing for its inter-fleet passage to the Baltic Sea, the Northern Fleet’s press office reported on Monday.
A ship towing, which the corvette conducted together with the tug vessel SB-523 last week, was the last element of the trials, the statement says.
The Gremyashchiy is the Project 20385 lead corvette laid down at the Severnaya Shipyard on February 1, 2012 and floated out in June 2017. The corvettes of this Project developed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau are designated to detect and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships, provide for troop landing and cope with numerous green-water tasks. The corvette entered its new stage of trials on December 6.
Project 20385 corvettes displace 2,200 tonnes, have an operating range of 3,500 miles and their sea endurance is 15 days. They are armed with Kalibr-NK universal missile systems, Redut anti-aircraft missile complexes and Paket anti-submarine warfare technology.
The corvette was named after the Northern Fleet’s legendary destroyer Gremyashchiy that fought during the Soviet Union’s 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany. For its successful operations at sea during the war, the destroyer was awarded the Guards title while its commander, 1st Rank Captain Anton Gurin was bestowed with the Hero of the Soviet Union title.


tass--2020-01-20--Czech president lauds Putin as strong political personality, saying only ‘fools’ deny it

PRAGUE , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
On Sunday , in an interview with the Frekvence 1 radio station , @ @ @ @ @ Milos Zeman praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a strong politician , pointing out that @ @ @ @ @ President Putin is undoubtedly a strong political personality , '' the Czech president said .
@ @ @ @ @ of fools , nobody refuted this .
By the way , [ German Chancellor ] @ @ @ @ @ recently in Moscow again .
And she did so for the 15th time , if @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Speaking about the development of the Russian political system and Vladimir Putin ’ @ @ @ @ @ speculated that Putin has three options he can choose from in the upcoming years .

PRAGUE, January 20. /TASS/. On Sunday, in an interview with the Frekvence 1 radio station, President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a strong politician, pointing out that nobody denies this.
"President Putin is undoubtedly a strong political personality," the Czech president said. "Aside from a couple of fools, nobody refuted this. By the way, [German Chancellor] Angela Merkel has visited him recently in Moscow again. And she did so for the 15th time, if I’m not mistaken."
Speaking about the development of the Russian political system and Vladimir Putin’s next moves, Zeman speculated that Putin has three options he can choose from in the upcoming years.


tass--2020-01-20--Ankara calls Berlin conference on Libya important step for establishing ceasefire

`` The Berlin summit is important for establishing ceasefire in Libya and [ launching ] political settlement .
An effective and multi-faceted diplomacy of our President [ Recep Tayyip Erdogan ] has made Turkey one of key participants of the process .
Turkey will pursue constructive and peaceful policy against proxy wars , '' Kalin wrote on his Twitter account .
ANKARA , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
The Berlin international conference on Libya is important for establishing ceasefire in the North African country , Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin said on Monday .
Putin hopes dialogue will continue on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Ankara ’ s first official comment on the conference held in Germany ’ s capital .
The high-level conference on Libya was held in the German capital of Berlin on Sunday and was attended by the leaders of ten nations , including the Russian , Turkish and French presidents and the UK prime minister .
The United Nations Secretary General , US Secretary of State , delegates from Algeria , Egypt , China and the United Arab Emirates took part in the conference as well .
Leaders of Libya ’ s conflicting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government of National Accord ( GNA ) , Fayez Sarraj , and Libyan National Army ( LNA ) Commander Khalifa Haftar also arrived in Berlin .
In their final document , the Berlin summit participants called for a lasting ceasefire in Libya , reaffirmed strong commitment to its sovereignty , suggesting the creation of a unified government and reforms for restoring the state system , which was eliminated by NATO intervention nearly ten years ago .

"The Berlin summit is important for establishing ceasefire in Libya and [launching] political settlement. An effective and multi-faceted diplomacy of our President [Recep Tayyip Erdogan] has made Turkey one of key participants of the process. Turkey will pursue constructive and peaceful policy against proxy wars," Kalin wrote on his Twitter account .
ANKARA, January 20. /TASS/. The Berlin international conference on Libya is important for establishing ceasefire in the North African country, Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin said on Monday.
Putin hopes dialogue will continue on Libya and conflict will be solved
This is Ankara’s first official comment on the conference held in Germany’s capital.
The high-level conference on Libya was held in the German capital of Berlin on Sunday and was attended by the leaders of ten nations, including the Russian, Turkish and French presidents and the UK prime minister. The United Nations Secretary General, US Secretary of State, delegates from Algeria, Egypt, China and the United Arab Emirates took part in the conference as well.
Leaders of Libya’s conflicting parties, Prime Minister of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Sarraj, and Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar also arrived in Berlin.
In their final document, the Berlin summit participants called for a lasting ceasefire in Libya, reaffirmed strong commitment to its sovereignty, suggesting the creation of a unified government and reforms for restoring the state system, which was eliminated by NATO intervention nearly ten years ago.


tass--2020-01-20--Parasite wins historic best cast at Screen Actors Guild Awards

NEW YORK , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
Bong Joon-ho 's Parasite won for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture on Sunday night at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ( SAG Awards ) , making history as the first foreign-language film to win in the category .
Parasite is a South Korean black comedy film that stars Song Kang-ho , Lee Sun-kyun , Cho Yeo-jeong , and follows members of a poor family scheming to become employees of a wealthier household .
The film premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival in May 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win the Palme d'Or .
At the 92nd Academy Awards , the film earned six nominations , including Best Picture , Best Director , and Best International Feature Film .
Parasite was up against The Irishman , Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , Bombshell , Jojo Rabbit for best performance by a cast in a motion picture .
Joaquin Phoenix won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for his role in Joker , Renee Zellweger won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judy .
The SAG Award for supporting actor went to Brad Pitt for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , while Laura Dern received the supporting actress trophy for Marriage Story .
Robert De Niro was the 2019 SAG Life Achievement Award recipient .
Screen Actors Guild Awards recognize outstanding performances in film and prime time television .
The inaugural SAG Awards aired live in 1995 .
Nominations come from two committees , for film and for television , with over 2,000 members of the union each , selected anew each year from @ @ @ @

NEW YORK, January 20. /TASS/. Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture on Sunday night at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards), making history as the first foreign-language film to win in the category.
Parasite is a South Korean black comedy film that stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, and follows members of a poor family scheming to become employees of a wealthier household.
The film premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival in May 2019, where it became the first Korean film to win the Palme d'Or. At the 92nd Academy Awards, the film earned six nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best International Feature Film. Parasite was up against The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Bombshell, Jojo Rabbit for best performance by a cast in a motion picture.
Joaquin Phoenix won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for his role in Joker, Renee Zellweger won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Judy Garland in Judy.
The SAG Award for supporting actor went to Brad Pitt for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, while Laura Dern received the supporting actress trophy for Marriage Story. Robert De Niro was the 2019 SAG Life Achievement Award recipient.
Screen Actors Guild Awards recognize outstanding performances in film and prime time television. The inaugural SAG Awards aired live in 1995. Nominations come from two committees, for film and for television, with over 2,000 members of the union each, selected anew each year from active paid-up members.


tass--2020-01-20--Russian border guards confirm Japanese vessel released after paying fine

MOSCOW , January 20 .
/TASS/ .
The Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service ( FSB ) in the Far East ’ s Sakhalin Region confirmed on Monday that a Japanese fishing vessel has been released after paying a fine .
The captain of the vessel , Shoyo Maru No .
68. , was found guilty of violating fishing rules in Russia ’ s territorial waters .
`` After the fine was paid , the administrative arrest of Japanese vessel was lifted and the ship left the Yuzhno-Kurilsk maritime terminal , '' the press service said .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vessel had been released and was due to return later in the day to Nemuro , a port city in Japan ’ s northern Hokkaido prefecture .
According to the Border Service , an illegal catch of some 1,100 kg biological resources was found onboard the vessel .
On January 15 , Russian border guards escorted the Japanese vessel to the Kunashir Island , part of the Kuril Islands archipelago , to carry out an inspection .
The vessel belongs to a company based in Nemuro .
The ship , with six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Late last year , five Japanese vessels were also detained by Russian border guards off the Sakhalin Island in the North Pacific Ocean .
They had caught some 7.5 tonnes of octopus more than mentioned in their documents .
After paying a fine , the vessels were released and returned back to Hokkaido .

MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. The Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Far East’s Sakhalin Region confirmed on Monday that a Japanese fishing vessel has been released after paying a fine.
The captain of the vessel, Shoyo Maru No. 68., was found guilty of violating fishing rules in Russia’s territorial waters. "After the fine was paid, the administrative arrest of Japanese vessel was lifted and the ship left the Yuzhno-Kurilsk maritime terminal," the press service said.
Earlier, the Kyodo news agency reported that the vessel had been released and was due to return later in the day to Nemuro, a port city in Japan’s northern Hokkaido prefecture.
According to the Border Service, an illegal catch of some 1,100 kg biological resources was found onboard the vessel.
On January 15, Russian border guards escorted the Japanese vessel to the Kunashir Island, part of the Kuril Islands archipelago, to carry out an inspection. The vessel belongs to a company based in Nemuro. The ship, with six crew members onboard, was poaching cod.
Late last year, five Japanese vessels were also detained by Russian border guards off the Sakhalin Island in the North Pacific Ocean. They had caught some 7.5 tonnes of octopus more than mentioned in their documents. After paying a fine, the vessels were released and returned back to Hokkaido.


tass--2020-01-20--5G: Striving for Sustainable Growth amid Expectations

SHENZHEN , China , Jan. 20 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation ( 0763.HK / 000063.SZ ) , a major international provider of telecommunications , enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet , today announced that ZTE 's CTO Wang Xiyu has shared his insights on the upcoming 5G era , focusing on `` 5G : Striving for Sustainable Growth amid Expectations '' .
The full article is as follows : In 2019 , more than 50 operators across the globe announced their commercial launch of 5G , with over 200,000 new 5G Sub-6GHz base stations deployed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the initial stage of infrastructure development , as indicated by large-scale construction only in China , South Korea , the United States , and a few other countries in Europe and the Middle East .
It is estimated that China will build more than 500,000 5G base stations in 2020 , which will accelerate global 5G deployment .
Currently , 5G rollout has faced a number of challenges , which includes stricter requirements for base stations density , lower power consumption , and profitable business models .
In addition , operators are seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different vertical industries and a collaborative ecosystem for empowering all industries through 5G innovations .
A decade ago , 4G witnessed its worldwide prosperity despite uncertainties .
Technological development in combination with innovative practices facilitated the commercial deployment of 4G , enabling the mobile internet to expedite social transformation .
Although the per-bit power consumption of 5G has dramatically decreased compared with that of 4G , the power efficiency still remains a key issue as 5G networks are expected to accelerate data processing rate by dozens of times .
Chipsets are determinant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and other key parameters of products ; therefore the foundry process of chipsets is crucial for product evolution .
In the past , the foundry process of the 28 nm chipset available for both system equipment and mobile devices impelled 4G commercialization .
Today , the 7 nm chipset is bound to drive 5G commercialization .
With its self-developed 7 nm baseband chips and DIF chips , ZTE has made remarkable progress , including a 40 % improvement in integration , a over 20 % increase in end-to-end RF output power , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power consumption and product weight .
In 2020 , these chipsets will be extensively used in 5G networks .
In the next few years , continuous development of technologies , power consumption and product weight will continue to reduce .
Therefore , the industry-leading development of 7nm/5nm chipsets will consolidate the leadership of mainstream vendors ' 5G products .
Coverage issue that brought by 5G higher spectrum band can be mitigated by using new technologies , such as Massive MIMO .
Therefore , the 5G base station density in urban areas is similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ integration is still the biggest challenge for 5GC commercialization .
Currently , the Cloud-Native Architecture ( CNA ) and Service Based Architecture ( SBA ) have already achieved software-hardware decoupling and been put into commercial use .
Network slicing can achieve automatic cross-deployment in the RAN , transport network , and core network built by one vendor .
Operators are now looking into exploring multi-vendor integration to improve management domain standards facilitating automatic end-to-end deployment .
The typical services that emerge in the 5GC commercialization , including 5G VoNR and SMS services , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user data migration without change of SIM cards or numbers , have passed Interoperability Testing ( IOT ) and proven their capabilities to support eMBB scenarios .
The standards for the vertical industry-oriented services such as high-precision 5G positioning , ESTUN , NPN , TSN , and 5G LAN are getting matured .
ZTE has been a leading player in promoting 5GC commercialization based on mature 5GC products , field testing and network performance .
In the initial stage of 5G development , the standards for 5G user equipment and 5G systems are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with end-to-end 5G capabilities become industry leaders in implementing unified commissioning and making better use of spectrum bands .
In February 2019 , ZTE released the Axon 10 Pro 5G , China 's first 5G smartphone in commercial use .
By the end of 2019 , the shipments of 5G smartphones to global customers had reached 5 million , accounting for 0.15 % of the total smartphone shipments in the world .
In the first quarter of 2020 , ZTE intends to release a series of next-generation multimode multi-frequency 5G smartphones like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , the lowest price of ZTE 's 5G smartphones is anticipated to be USD 300 , and the price of SA modules for vertical industries is also expected to decrease rapidly .
With the wider coverage of 5G networks , global operators predict that by the end of 2020 , the 5G user equipment around the world will reach 160 million .
ZTE is collaborating with vertical industry partners to maximize the value of each application .
ZTE has explored the deep integration of 5G and vertical industries with Sany Heavy Industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Suning , jointly promoting the digital transformation of the industries .
Practices and explorations of 5G in vertical industries indicate that the combination of real and virtual scenarios is vital requirements raised by industries .
In many 5G applications , video services are considered essential for digital transformation .
Although 4G can support the transmission of text , data , pictures , and small videos , 5G ensures the reliable transmission of control signals and video services that feature interaction , real time , and deterministic latency .
By promoting digitization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into applications , 5G can accelerate digital transformation .
In the 2G era , operators concentrated on the construction of network infrastructure , to enjoy benefits exclusively , reaching their golden age when voice services predominated .
In 3G and 4G eras , the weak correlation between contents and networks enabled OTT service providers to share benefits derived from the existing networks .
Therefore , those who stayed forefront in the mobile internet and cloud computing became the industry giants .
In the 5G era , the requirements for large bandwidth , high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more reliant on networks that enable contents , computing , and storage services .
While 4G is a catalyst for the booming cloud computing , 5G will be the driving force for distributed , real-time and synchronized video services in the cloud computing era .
Telecom operators would share benefits originating from the digital economy on the basis of their superior network resources and capability advantages .
Partnering with leading enterprises in different industries , ZTE is dedicated to boosting the development of vertical industries through 5G and empowering all partners to enable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AI , intelligent interconnection , high-precision positioning , and security capabilities for industrial applications .
Application of essential software is advancing the establishment of a multi-vendor ecosystem Unlike that in the traditional consumer field , the digital transformation in vertical industries requires a more mature ecosystem and a dramatic uplift in reliability from 99.9 % to 99.999 % and even higher .
Essential software , such as operating systems and databases is fundamental to the best use of both hardware and applications .
ZTE 's NewStart operating system has been adopted in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , power , automotive and industrial automation .
With more than 200 million sets shipped to global customers , the NewStart operating system has become a fundamental technology that ensures reliable social evolution .
In view of the increasing amount of data to be processed and the increasing business transactions in the 5G era , traditional network architecture with dedicated servers and centralized databases can not support long-term service development with its currently limited system performance , scalability , and flexibility .
The application of distributed databases , given their better performance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new technologies in the ecosystem , and removes the risks of shrinking ecosystem , the difficulties in talent cultivation , and the high costs brought by dedicated servers .
GoldenDB , ZTE 's distributed database , has been applied by major banks in their credit card systems to meet the stringent business requirements .
Assisting customers in smoothly processing the spiking traffic in the Double 11 ( 11 Nov ) and Double 12 ( 12 Dec ) Shopping Festivals , the database sets an example for other innovative database applications in diverse industries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G commercialization and the development of information superhighway , advancing digital transformation by empowering vertical industries through 5G .
By promoting its widely-used and mature NewStart operating system and GoldenDB database , the company is committed to striving for the prosperity of the ecosystem .

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet, today announced that ZTE's CTO Wang Xiyu has shared his insights on the upcoming 5G era, focusing on "5G: Striving for Sustainable Growth amid Expectations".
The full article is as follows:
In 2019, more than 50 operators across the globe announced their commercial launch of 5G, with over 200,000 new 5G Sub-6GHz base stations deployed. However, 5G commercialization still remains in the initial stage of infrastructure development, as indicated by large-scale construction only in China, South Korea, the United States, and a few other countries in Europe and the Middle East. It is estimated that China will build more than 500,000 5G base stations in 2020, which will accelerate global 5G deployment. Currently, 5G rollout has faced a number of challenges, which includes stricter requirements for base stations density, lower power consumption, and profitable business models. In addition, operators are seeking Return on Investment (RoI) from different vertical industries and a collaborative ecosystem for empowering all industries through 5G innovations.
A decade ago, 4G witnessed its worldwide prosperity despite uncertainties. Technological development in combination with innovative practices facilitated the commercial deployment of 4G, enabling the mobile internet to expedite social transformation.
Technological development is promoting large-scale 5G commercialization
Although the per-bit power consumption of 5G has dramatically decreased compared with that of 4G, the power efficiency still remains a key issue as 5G networks are expected to accelerate data processing rate by dozens of times. Chipsets are determinant to the performance, integration, power consumption, and other key parameters of products; therefore the foundry process of chipsets is crucial for product evolution. In the past, the foundry process of the 28 nm chipset available for both system equipment and mobile devices impelled 4G commercialization. Today, the 7 nm chipset is bound to drive 5G commercialization. With its self-developed 7 nm baseband chips and DIF chips, ZTE has made remarkable progress, including a 40% improvement in integration, a over 20% increase in end-to-end RF output power, and a 30% decrease in both power consumption and product weight. In 2020, these chipsets will be extensively used in 5G networks. In the next few years, continuous development of technologies, power consumption and product weight will continue to reduce. Therefore, the industry-leading development of 7nm/5nm chipsets will consolidate the leadership of mainstream vendors' 5G products.
Coverage issue that brought by 5G higher spectrum band can be mitigated by using new technologies, such as Massive MIMO. Therefore, the 5G base station density in urban areas is similar to that of 4G base stations
Multi-vendor integration is still the biggest challenge for 5GC commercialization. Currently, the Cloud-Native Architecture (CNA) and Service Based Architecture (SBA) have already achieved software-hardware decoupling and been put into commercial use. Network slicing can achieve automatic cross-deployment in the RAN, transport network, and core network built by one vendor. Operators are now looking into exploring multi-vendor integration to improve management domain standards facilitating automatic end-to-end deployment. The typical services that emerge in the 5GC commercialization, including 5G VoNR and SMS services, billing service, inter-RAT handover, and user data migration without change of SIM cards or numbers, have passed Interoperability Testing (IOT) and proven their capabilities to support eMBB scenarios. The standards for the vertical industry-oriented services such as high-precision 5G positioning, ESTUN, NPN, TSN, and 5G LAN are getting matured. ZTE has been a leading player in promoting 5GC commercialization based on mature 5GC products, field testing and network performance.
In the initial stage of 5G development, the standards for 5G user equipment and 5G systems are still under development. Therefore, vendors with end-to-end 5G capabilities become industry leaders in implementing unified commissioning and making better use of spectrum bands. In February 2019, ZTE released the Axon 10 Pro 5G, China's first 5G smartphone in commercial use. By the end of 2019, the shipments of 5G smartphones to global customers had reached 5 million, accounting for 0.15% of the total smartphone shipments in the world. In the first quarter of 2020, ZTE intends to release a series of next-generation multimode multi-frequency 5G smartphones like the Axon 11. By the end of 2020, the lowest price of ZTE's 5G smartphones is anticipated to be USD 300, and the price of SA modules for vertical industries is also expected to decrease rapidly. With the wider coverage of 5G networks, global operators predict that by the end of 2020, the 5G user equipment around the world will reach 160 million.
5G commercialization practices is impelling digital transformation
ZTE is collaborating with vertical industry partners to maximize the value of each application. ZTE has explored the deep integration of 5G and vertical industries with Sany Heavy Industry, Xinhua News Agency, Tianjin Port, and Suning, jointly promoting the digital transformation of the industries.
Practices and explorations of 5G in vertical industries indicate that the combination of real and virtual scenarios is vital requirements raised by industries. In many 5G applications, video services are considered essential for digital transformation. Although 4G can support the transmission of text, data, pictures, and small videos, 5G ensures the reliable transmission of control signals and video services that feature interaction, real time, and deterministic latency. By promoting digitization in societies and putting digital control systems into applications, 5G can accelerate digital transformation.
In the 2G era, operators concentrated on the construction of network infrastructure, to enjoy benefits exclusively, reaching their golden age when voice services predominated. In 3G and 4G eras, the weak correlation between contents and networks enabled OTT service providers to share benefits derived from the existing networks. Therefore, those who stayed forefront in the mobile internet and cloud computing became the industry giants. In the 5G era, the requirements for large bandwidth, high interaction, and deterministic latency make services more reliant on networks that enable contents, computing, and storage services. While 4G is a catalyst for the booming cloud computing, 5G will be the driving force for distributed, real-time and synchronized video services in the cloud computing era. Telecom operators would share benefits originating from the digital economy on the basis of their superior network resources and capability advantages.
Partnering with leading enterprises in different industries, ZTE is dedicated to boosting the development of vertical industries through 5G and empowering all partners to enable core capabilities such as Cloud XR, AI, intelligent interconnection, high-precision positioning, and security capabilities for industrial applications.
Application of essential software is advancing the establishment of a multi-vendor ecosystem
Unlike that in the traditional consumer field, the digital transformation in vertical industries requires a more mature ecosystem and a dramatic uplift in reliability from 99.9% to 99.999% and even higher. Essential software, such as operating systems and databases is fundamental to the best use of both hardware and applications.
ZTE's NewStart operating system has been adopted in the key fields of telecom, high-speed rail, power, automotive and industrial automation. With more than 200 million sets shipped to global customers, the NewStart operating system has become a fundamental technology that ensures reliable social evolution.
In view of the increasing amount of data to be processed and the increasing business transactions in the 5G era, traditional network architecture with dedicated servers and centralized databases cannot support long-term service development with its currently limited system performance, scalability, and flexibility. The application of distributed databases, given their better performance and higher reliability, ensures rapid implementation of new technologies in the ecosystem, and removes the risks of shrinking ecosystem, the difficulties in talent cultivation, and the high costs brought by dedicated servers. GoldenDB, ZTE's distributed database, has been applied by major banks in their credit card systems to meet the stringent business requirements. Assisting customers in smoothly processing the spiking traffic in the Double 11 (11 Nov) and Double 12 (12 Dec) Shopping Festivals, the database sets an example for other innovative database applications in diverse industries.
ZTE is committed to facilitating the 5G commercialization and the development of information superhighway, advancing digital transformation by empowering vertical industries through 5G. By promoting its widely-used and mature NewStart operating system and GoldenDB database, the company is committed to striving for the prosperity of the ecosystem.
CONTACT: Margret Ma at +86-755-26775189 / +86-13641437743, Email: ma.gaili@zte.com.cn


tass--2020-01-20--Beijing Summit of Global Sharing Economy Forum Held Successfully

BEIJING , Jan. 19 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16 , The `` Great Sharing , New Economy—Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum '' was held at the China National Convention Center .
It was sponsored by China General Chamber of Commerce and China Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development , organized by ToJoy , and received strategic cooperation and support from the Global Alliance of Sharing Economy ( GLASE ) and the Institute of Industrial Economics , Chinese Academy of Social Sciences , the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences of Tsinghua @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the School of Management at Xi'an Jiaotong University , among others .
The Summit not only received support from attendees including Zhenghua Jiang , Vice Chairman of the 10th NPC Standing Committee ; Hengshan Fan , former Secretary General of the National Development and Reform Commission ; Xinhong Zhang , Chief Information Officer of the National Information Center and Director of Sharing Economy Research Institute ; Min Wang , Executive Vice Chair of the China General Chamber of Commerce ; and Xiaojun Li , Vice President of China the Association for the Promotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavyweights including Junqing Lu , Executive Chairman of GLASE and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ToJoy ; Jun Ge , Secretary General of GLASE and Executive Director and Global CEO of ToJoy ; Boris Tadić , Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Serbia ; Jose Maria Figueres , Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Costa Rica ; Enrico Letta , Co-Chair of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Italy ; Werner Faymann , Chairman of GLASE in West Europe and former Austrian Chancellor ; and Yves Leterme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister of Belgium .
Kevin Rudd , Chairman of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Australia addressed the Summit through video .
At the same time , experts and scholars including Zhanbin Zhang , head professor of the Marxist School of the Party School of the Central Committee of C.P.C .
( National Academy of Governance ) ; Xiaoqiu Wu , Vice President of Renmin University of China ; Dezhi Lu , Chief of the Huamin Foundation ; and Yuming Zhang , a professor of the School of Management , Shandong University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circles , including foreign and domestic enterprise elites and media reporters were also invited to the Summit .
The guests conducted discussions around two topics : `` The Great Sharing Economy and the Development of Unicorn Enterprises '' and `` The Great Sharing Era and the Advanced Topics on Sharing Economy Theory '' .
According to numerous opinion polls in recent years , China is expected to go beyond the US in terms of GDP around 2030 , becoming the world 's largest economy .
Meanwhile , China 's response to the UN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the `` principle of wide consultation , joint contribution and shared benefits '' advocated in the Belt and Road Initiative would be an effective tool that advances this UN Agenda .
Today , at the start of 2020 , the Beijing Summit of The Global Sharing Economy Forum also established another historical waypoint for 2030 .
At the Summit , Jun Ge , Secretary General of GLASE and Executive Director and Global CEO of ToJoy , together with many foreign and domestic experts , released an exciting mid- and long-term initiative—the strategic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This means the reduction of global new resource consumption and labor time by 50 % respectively , expected to be realizable by 2030 .
In addition to the huge breakthrough and milestone of the age of the Great Sharing Economy represented by this concept , this initiative was also lauded as one of the driving forces in the ascent of China 's economy .
Behind the seemingly simple phrase `` Dual Reduction '' is a wealth of propositions as the sustainable development , the Belt and Road Initiative , forging a community of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new era of global innovation .
The Dual Reduction concept is a result of various policies working together .
The `` Dual Reduction '' is a strategic vision first proposed on the basis of insights into the trends of human commercial civilization at the First Global Sharing Economy Forum held in Vienna on November 29 , 2019 .
In the model of the Great Sharing Economy , global new resource consumption and labor time will be gradually reduced by up to 50 % respectively by means of sharing and efficient utilization of global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying , `` We are confident that the innovation economy driven by platform empowerment will significantly increase the utilization efficiency of global resources , and significantly save laborers ' working hours .
It can be said that the realization of Dual Reduction will be a goal to achieve over the next decade .
This will also be an age for enterprises to release their innovative strength in a concentrated way . ''
China is transforming from a traditional economy to an innovation-based economy .
The national strategy of `` China Sci-Tech Innovation 2030 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accelerated realization of `` Dual Reduction '' .
In his keynote speech , Hengshan Fan , former Secretary General of the National Development and Reform Commission , was also confident in China 's innovation potential .
He believed that the Great Sharing Economy can accelerate the process of supply-side reform and help China 's GDP transform from high rate to high quality .
High quality is based on high innovation , which means China 's innovation opportunities will come .
In addition to the increasingly mature external environment , some experts and scholars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's economy urgently needs to be aware of the environment , and Dual Reduction reinforces this .
This should be an opportunity to boost the harmonious , sustainable development of all fields . ''
To support the development of the Great Sharing Economy , and allow the whole world to enjoy the dividend of sustainable development brought by it .
The `` Global Alliance of Sharing Economy Award '' ( `` GLASE Award '' ) was announced on the day of the Summit .
GLASE will evaluate candidates for three awards : the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Best Business Model Award for Sharing Economics , and the National Ranking Award for Sharing Economics .
This is to encourage and support corporate development , project innovation , theoretical research , academic study , and model exploration , etc .
in the field of sharing economy .
More importantly , ToJoy invested 100 million yuan for sponsorship of the first GLASE Awards .
In the sub-forum `` The Great Sharing Economy and The Development of Unicorn Enterprises '' directly related to the development of enterprises and new economy , Yong'an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Consulting Group ; Xuliang Hu , founder of 365 Internet of People ; Weikai Jin , founder of www.ilvdo.com , and other guests shared their corporate innovation practices for the new economy .
They used their own experiences as examples of best practices of `` sharing economics '' and `` unicorn companies '' .
In their opinions , the Great Sharing Economy is a decisive driver for the large-scale and explosive development of unicorn companies .
In turn , the success of unicorns is a verification of the effectiveness of the Great Sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Belgium , also took part in the discussion , and gave high affirmation to the outcome of the forum .
He said , `` Those who master the sharing economy will master the essence of creating a unicorn .
This is the best of times for every entrepreneur . ''
Boris Tadić , Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Serbia , also agreed , saying , `` Noone could have expected that the future of the sharing economy is now in the hands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an advantage that can not be ignored . ''
From theory to practice , from vision to model , from the past to the future , Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum generated a more detailed and concrete roadmap of the coming age .
Undoubtedly , China will be a mainstay for the globalization of the Great Sharing Economy , and the Global Sharing Economy Forum will rely on the fruits and achievements of the Beijing Summit to go deeper around the world , and help all countries access borderless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beijing will lead the development direction of the Great Sharing Eocnomy , innovating at the top of the Internet , IoT , AI and other fields .
China is in a new period of reform and opening up and will further draw on and accept the successful experiences of other countries while conducting open sharing of its own global resources .
The Great Sharing Economy , supported by the resource and market from the super economy of China , will realize leapfrog development , and benefit the world soon .
At last , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vision of Dual Reduction , the exchange of needed goods between businesses , markets and continents will also help increase both resource efficiency and innovation effectiveness for humanity in the next decade .

BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, The "Great Sharing, New Economy—Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum" was held at the China National Convention Center. It was sponsored by China General Chamber of Commerce and China Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development, organized by ToJoy, and received strategic cooperation and support from the Global Alliance of Sharing Economy (GLASE) and the Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences of Tsinghua University, Renmin Business School, and the School of Management at Xi'an Jiaotong University, among others.
The Summit not only received support from attendees including Zhenghua Jiang, Vice Chairman of the 10th NPC Standing Committee; Hengshan Fan, former Secretary General of the National Development and Reform Commission; Xinhong Zhang, Chief Information Officer of the National Information Center and Director of Sharing Economy Research Institute; Min Wang, Executive Vice Chair of the China General Chamber of Commerce; and Xiaojun Li, Vice President of China the Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development.
Also attending were heavyweights including Junqing Lu, Executive Chairman of GLASE and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ToJoy; Jun Ge, Secretary General of GLASE and Executive Director and Global CEO of ToJoy; Boris Tadić, Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Serbia; Jose Maria Figueres, Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Costa Rica; Enrico Letta, Co-Chair of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Italy; Werner Faymann, Chairman of GLASE in West Europe and former Austrian Chancellor; and Yves Leterme, Senior Advisor of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Belgium. Kevin Rudd, Chairman of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Australia addressed the Summit through video.
At the same time, experts and scholars including Zhanbin Zhang, head professor of the Marxist School of the Party School of the Central Committee of C.P.C. (National Academy of Governance); Xiaoqiu Wu, Vice President of Renmin University of China; Dezhi Lu, Chief of the Huamin Foundation; and Yuming Zhang, a professor of the School of Management, Shandong University; as well as guests from all circles, including foreign and domestic enterprise elites and media reporters were also invited to the Summit. The guests conducted discussions around two topics: "The Great Sharing Economy and the Development of Unicorn Enterprises" and "The Great Sharing Era and the Advanced Topics on Sharing Economy Theory".
A Strategic Departure for 2030
According to numerous opinion polls in recent years, China is expected to go beyond the US in terms of GDP around 2030, becoming the world's largest economy. Meanwhile, China's response to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, is that the "principle of wide consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits" advocated in the Belt and Road Initiative would be an effective tool that advances this UN Agenda.
Today, at the start of 2020, the Beijing Summit of The Global Sharing Economy Forum also established another historical waypoint for 2030.
At the Summit, Jun Ge, Secretary General of GLASE and Executive Director and Global CEO of ToJoy, together with many foreign and domestic experts, released an exciting mid- and long-term initiative—the strategic vision of "Dual Reduction". This means the reduction of global new resource consumption and labor time by 50% respectively, expected to be realizable by 2030.
In addition to the huge breakthrough and milestone of the age of the Great Sharing Economy represented by this concept, this initiative was also lauded as one of the driving forces in the ascent of China's economy.
Behind the seemingly simple phrase "Dual Reduction" is a wealth of propositions as the sustainable development, the Belt and Road Initiative, forging a community of shared future for mankind, and the new era of global innovation. The Dual Reduction concept is a result of various policies working together.
The "Dual Reduction" is a strategic vision first proposed on the basis of insights into the trends of human commercial civilization at the First Global Sharing Economy Forum held in Vienna on November 29, 2019. In the model of the Great Sharing Economy, global new resource consumption and labor time will be gradually reduced by up to 50% respectively by means of sharing and efficient utilization of global resources.
Ge expressed his views, saying, "We are confident that the innovation economy driven by platform empowerment will significantly increase the utilization efficiency of global resources, and significantly save laborers' working hours. It can be said that the realization of Dual Reduction will be a goal to achieve over the next decade. This will also be an age for enterprises to release their innovative strength in a concentrated way."
China is transforming from a traditional economy to an innovation-based economy. The national strategy of "China Sci-Tech Innovation 2030" will be a huge boost for accelerated realization of "Dual Reduction".
In his keynote speech, Hengshan Fan, former Secretary General of the National Development and Reform Commission, was also confident in China's innovation potential. He believed that the Great Sharing Economy can accelerate the process of supply-side reform and help China's GDP transform from high rate to high quality. High quality is based on high innovation, which means China's innovation opportunities will come.
In addition to the increasingly mature external environment, some experts and scholars at the Forum noted: "China's economy urgently needs to be aware of the environment, and Dual Reduction reinforces this. This should be an opportunity to boost the harmonious, sustainable development of all fields."
To support the development of the Great Sharing Economy, and allow the whole world to enjoy the dividend of sustainable development brought by it. The "Global Alliance of Sharing Economy Award" ("GLASE Award") was announced on the day of the Summit. GLASE will evaluate candidates for three awards: the Best Theoretical Research Award for Sharing Economics, the Best Business Model Award for Sharing Economics, and the National Ranking Award for Sharing Economics. This is to encourage and support corporate development, project innovation, theoretical research, academic study, and model exploration, etc. in the field of sharing economy. More importantly, ToJoy invested 100 million yuan for sponsorship of the first GLASE Awards.
In the sub-forum "The Great Sharing Economy and The Development of Unicorn Enterprises" directly related to the development of enterprises and new economy, Yong'an Sun, Co-President of ToJoy Aviation Service Consulting Group; Xuliang Hu, founder of 365 Internet of People; Weikai Jin, founder of www.ilvdo.com, and other guests shared their corporate innovation practices for the new economy. They used their own experiences as examples of best practices of "sharing economics" and "unicorn companies". In their opinions, the Great Sharing Economy is a decisive driver for the large-scale and explosive development of unicorn companies. In turn, the success of unicorns is a verification of the effectiveness of the Great Sharing Economy.
Yves Leterme, Senior Advisor of GLASE and former Prime Minister of Belgium, also took part in the discussion, and gave high affirmation to the outcome of the forum. He said, "Those who master the sharing economy will master the essence of creating a unicorn. This is the best of times for every entrepreneur."
Boris Tadić, Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Serbia, also agreed, saying, "Noone could have expected that the future of the sharing economy is now in the hands of China and Chinese enterprises. This will be an advantage that cannot be ignored."
From theory to practice, from vision to model, from the past to the future, Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum generated a more detailed and concrete roadmap of the coming age. Undoubtedly, China will be a mainstay for the globalization of the Great Sharing Economy, and the Global Sharing Economy Forum will rely on the fruits and achievements of the Beijing Summit to go deeper around the world, and help all countries access borderless sharing.
As an international metropolis, Beijing will lead the development direction of the Great Sharing Eocnomy, innovating at the top of the Internet, IoT, AI and other fields. China is in a new period of reform and opening up and will further draw on and accept the successful experiences of other countries while conducting open sharing of its own global resources. The Great Sharing Economy , supported by the resource and market from the super economy of China, will realize leapfrog development, and benefit the world soon.
At last, as for the long-run realization of the vision of Dual Reduction, the exchange of needed goods between businesses, markets and continents will also help increase both resource efficiency and innovation effectiveness for humanity in the next decade.
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tass--2020-01-20--Strategic vision of "Double 50% Reduction" discussed at Global Forum

BEIJING , Jan. 19 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16 , 2020 , the `` Great Sharing , New Economy—Beijing Summit of Global Sharing Economy Forum '' was held at the China National Convention Center .
It was sponsored by the China General Chamber of Commerce and China Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development , organized by ToJoy , and received strategic cooperation and support from the Global Alliance of Sharing Economy ( GLASE ) and the Institute of Industrial Economics , Chinese Academy of Social Sciences , the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the School of Management , Xi'an Jiaotong University , etc .
At the Summit , Jose Maria Figueres , Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Costa Rica , announced the `` Global TOP10 Sharing Economy News in 2019 . ''
The list was compiled by the global Sharing Economy Research Institute , and led to much discussion in global business and academic circles .
Details of the list are as follows : 1 .
National Information Center Issues 2019 Chinese Sharing Economy Development Report .
Number of `` sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the report , the trading volume of the Chinese sharing economy market in 2018 was 294.2 billion yuan , an increase of 41.6 % over the previous year .
The number of Chinese sharing economy participants was about 760 million , of which about 75 million were service providers , a year-on-year increase of 7.1 % .
The report forecasted that over the next three years , China 's sharing economy would maintain an average annual growth rate of more than 30 % .
Shared computing platform Pekka released its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make use of cloud computing services at a lower cost than traditional services .
Computing power sharing could be a breakthrough in the sharing economy .
According to PEKKA 's statement , about 68 % of worldwide computer processing power is not fully utilized .
If these idle resources can be fully shared , not only will computer processing efficiency be greatly improved , but it will also promote the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence , big data analysis , and blockchain .
In 2019 , WeWork suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including its withdrawn IPO , and the stepping-down of founder Adam Newman .
By the end of the year , SoftBank Group and Goldman Sachs had spent over $ 11 billion USD to rescue the company , showing the continued financial support for the future of office sharing .
4 .
Sharing Economy Included into China 's Government Report for Third Consecutive Year , mentioned by state leaders repeatedly In the government work report at the National People 's Congress in March 2019 , Premier Li Keqiang pointed out that China aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform and sharing economies .
At this year 's China International Import Expo and World Internet Conference , President Xi Jinping also issued a similar statement to encourage the development of the sharing economy .
The type of sharing economics China is promoting is intended to enable enterprises and individuals across the global economy to share both development opportunities and the dividends of economic globalization .
5 .
Global Alliance of Sharing Economy ( GLASE ) Founded to Boost the Great Sharing Economy In November , the Global Sharing Economy Alliance ( GLASE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 former presidents and prime ministers , 250 politician , nonprofit figures , and businessmen were present for the inauguration of GLASE : an organization officially established to connect global chambers of commerce and businesses by leveraging technology to empower them to optimize sourcing of resources , funds , talent , and more .
GLASE pledges to provide one-stop partner services for enterprises to expand across global markets .
Attendees stated that many years from now , people will remember 2019 as the founding year of GLASE .
This year GLASE debuted its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concept of optimizing resource and talent allocation and efficiency to enable a halving of resource and labor hour requirements for businesses that cooperate in the era of the Great Sharing Economy .
Following an IPO that was a major disappointment for many investors , former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick sold over 90 % of his shares in Uber and announced he would step down from its board .
Just two days later , Uber 's rival Lyft announced that it would launch a shared electric bicycle business in San Francisco , planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Though is the originator of the shared ride-hailing platform , which disrupted the global travel industry and inspired subsequent competitors .
Uber 's 2019 results have shown that the sharing economy is no exception to the rule of survival of the fittest and the need for sharing economy companies to continuously innovate .
7 .
Great Sharing Economy foundational theory outlined in English and Chinese editions .
More editions will publish across several languages To clearly articulate the foundational principles of Great Sharing Economy Economic Theory , sharing economy experts Jun Ge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will serve as the guide for many businesses and governments that wish to transition into the Great Sharing Economy to improve their future .
As the book has stimulated much discussion already with its English version , more translations and local editions are expected soon .
8 .
Heal and MediCast compete fiercely ; sharing health care resources shows preliminary viability in New York New York City patients now have access to on-demand services provided by many doctors through house-call appointment platforms .
Companies such as Heal and MediCast represent a new generation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many are optimistic about the industry 's chances to produce new tech giants such as Amazon and Uber that can change the way people live .
For now , the shared medical treatment only leverages the available time of doctors into value , but some see this is as just the tip of the iceberg for optimizing sharing of medical resources 9 .
Sharing economy pioneer Airbnb announces plans to be listed in 2020 Since its launch in 2008 , Airbnb has expanded to 100,000 cities in approximately 190 countries around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served .
As of September 15 , 2019 , users have earned more than $ 80 billion in revenue through the Airbnb platform .
Airbnb announced that the platform has been profitable for two consecutive years and is expected to go public available in 2020 .
10 .
Seven of the TOP 10 Global Companies by Market Capitalization Are Companies with Sharing Platforms The Nikkei Asian Review compiled a global company market capitalization list on December 20 , 2019 .
Several of the top ten companies count digital platforms as a major part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platforms , APPs , software , product information , social networks , etc .
are shared by users around the world , so the market value of these companies is essentially generated by a variety of shared content .
It should be noted that the founding of GLASE and the introduction of the strategic vision of the `` double 50 % reduction , '' i.e .
reduction of global new resource consumption and labor hours by 50 % respectively , indicate a positive direction for the development of the sharing economy .
Perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , collaboration and win-win results will soon become the norm of this era .

BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, 2020, the "Great Sharing, New Economy—Beijing Summit of Global Sharing Economy Forum" was held at the China National Convention Center. It was sponsored by the China General Chamber of Commerce and China Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development, organized by ToJoy, and received strategic cooperation and support from the Global Alliance of Sharing Economy (GLASE) and the Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences of Tsinghua University, Renmin Business School, and the School of Management, Xi'an Jiaotong University, etc.
At the Summit, Jose Maria Figueres, Executive Chairman of GLASE and former President of Costa Rica, announced the "Global TOP10 Sharing Economy News in 2019." The list was compiled by the global Sharing Economy Research Institute, and led to much discussion in global business and academic circles.
Details of the list are as follows:
1. National Information Center Issues 2019 Chinese Sharing Economy Development Report. Number of "sharing economy" participants up to 760 million.
According to the report, the trading volume of the Chinese sharing economy market in 2018 was 294.2 billion yuan, an increase of 41.6% over the previous year.
The number of Chinese sharing economy participants was about 760 million, of which about 75 million were service providers, a year-on-year increase of 7.1%.
The report forecasted that over the next three years, China's sharing economy would maintain an average annual growth rate of more than 30%.
2. Global Shared Computing Power Platform Pekka launches beta version, computation power sharing forecasted to unlock big possibilities for sharing economy.
Shared computing platform Pekka released its beta version this year, inviting users to make use of cloud computing services at a lower cost than traditional services.
Computing power sharing could be a breakthrough in the sharing economy. According to PEKKA's statement, about 68% of worldwide computer processing power is not fully utilized.
If these idle resources can be fully shared, not only will computer processing efficiency be greatly improved, but it will also promote the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and blockchain.
3. WeWork frustrated, founder removed, Softbank and Goldman Sachs spend $11+ billion on rescue package.
In 2019, WeWork suffered a number of public relations crises, including its withdrawn IPO, and the stepping-down of founder Adam Newman.
By the end of the year, SoftBank Group and Goldman Sachs had spent over $11 billion USD to rescue the company, showing the continued financial support for the future of office sharing.
4. Sharing Economy Included into China's Government Report for Third Consecutive Year, mentioned by state leaders repeatedly
In the government work report at the National People's Congress in March 2019, Premier Li Keqiang pointed out that China aims to continue to support the growth of the platform and sharing economies.
At this year's China International Import Expo and World Internet Conference, President Xi Jinping also issued a similar statement to encourage the development of the sharing economy.
The type of sharing economics China is promoting is intended to enable enterprises and individuals across the global economy to share both development opportunities and the dividends of economic globalization.
5. Global Alliance of Sharing Economy (GLASE) Founded to Boost the Great Sharing Economy
In November, the Global Sharing Economy Alliance (GLASE) was officially established in Vienna. 26 former presidents and prime ministers, 250 politician, nonprofit figures, and businessmen were present for the inauguration of GLASE: an organization officially established to connect global chambers of commerce and businesses by leveraging technology to empower them to optimize sourcing of resources, funds, talent, and more. GLASE pledges to provide one-stop partner services for enterprises to expand across global markets.
Attendees stated that many years from now, people will remember 2019 as the founding year of GLASE. This year GLASE debuted its "double reduction" strategic vision; the concept of optimizing resource and talent allocation and efficiency to enable a halving of resource and labor hour requirements for businesses that cooperate in the era of the Great Sharing Economy.
6. Uber IPO disappointment, founder cashes out, rival Lyft launches electric bicycle sharing business in San Francisco.
Following an IPO that was a major disappointment for many investors, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick sold over 90% of his shares in Uber and announced he would step down from its board. Just two days later, Uber's rival Lyft announced that it would launch a shared electric bicycle business in San Francisco, planning to deploy 4,000 electric bicycles by April.
Though is the originator of the shared ride-hailing platform, which disrupted the global travel industry and inspired subsequent competitors. Uber's 2019 results have shown that the sharing economy is no exception to the rule of survival of the fittest and the need for sharing economy companies to continuously innovate.
7. Great Sharing Economy foundational theory outlined in The Age of Great Sharing English and Chinese editions. More editions will publish across several languages
To clearly articulate the foundational principles of Great Sharing Economy Economic Theory, sharing economy experts Jun Ge and Guo Yukuan published a book that will serve as the guide for many businesses and governments that wish to transition into the Great Sharing Economy to improve their future.
As the book has stimulated much discussion already with its English version, more translations and local editions are expected soon.
8. Heal and MediCast compete fiercely; sharing health care resources shows preliminary viability in New York
New York City patients now have access to on-demand services provided by many doctors through house-call appointment platforms. Companies such as Heal and MediCast represent a new generation of tech-enabled companies that provide such services. Many are optimistic about the industry's chances to produce new tech giants such as Amazon and Uber that can change the way people live.
For now, the shared medical treatment only leverages the available time of doctors into value, but some see this is as just the tip of the iceberg for optimizing sharing of medical resources
9. Sharing economy pioneer Airbnb announces plans to be listed in 2020
Since its launch in 2008, Airbnb has expanded to 100,000 cities in approximately 190 countries around the world, with over 500 million guests served. As of September 15, 2019, users have earned more than $ 80 billion in revenue through the Airbnb platform.
Airbnb announced that the platform has been profitable for two consecutive years and is expected to go public available in 2020.
10. Seven of the TOP 10 Global Companies by Market Capitalization Are Companies with Sharing Platforms
The Nikkei Asian Review compiled a global company market capitalization list on December 20, 2019. Several of the top ten companies count digital platforms as a major part of their business models.
On these platforms, APPs, software, product information, social networks, etc. are shared by users around the world, so the market value of these companies is essentially generated by a variety of shared content.
It should be noted that the founding of GLASE and the introduction of the strategic vision of the "double 50% reduction," i.e. reduction of global new resource consumption and labor hours by 50% respectively, indicate a positive direction for the development of the sharing economy. Perhaps the Great Sharing Economy based on co-creation, collaboration and win-win results will soon become the norm of this era.
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tass--2020-01-20--ToJoy Contributes 100 Million Yuan to Help the Idea of Great Sharing Take Root

BEIJING , Jan. 19 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum , hosted by the China General Chamber of Commerce ( CGCC ) the China Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development ( CAPID ) , and the National Development and Reform Commission ( NDRC ) , and organized by ToJoy , was held at the China National Convention Center on January 16 , 2020 .
This meeting received strategic cooperation and support from the Global Alliance of Sharing Economy ( GLASE ) , Institute of Industrial Economics of CASS , the School of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tsinghua University , Renmin Business School , and the School of Management of Xi'an Jiaotong University .
At the meeting , announced that ToJoy would contribute 100 million yuan to sponsor the first `` GLASE '' Award , aiming to reward experts , scholars and enterprises that make outstanding contributions to the general sharing economy , and to rank the sharing economy levels of various countries , hoping to encourage more social organizations , industry groups , enterprises and individuals to participate in the construction of the general sharing economy , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the general sharing economy , leading to widespread co-creation , cooperation and win-win results .
This meeting attracted the attention and participation of the Institute of Industrial Economics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences , the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences of Tsinghua University , Renmin Business School , and the School of Management of Xi'an Jiaotong University .
There is no doubt that the general sharing economy has become a general trend of the international economy and the focus of scholars of economic and social development .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The Great Sharing Economy and the Development of Unicorn Enterprises '' and `` The Great Sharing Era and Related Topics of Sharing Economic Theory '' to analyze the general sharing economy from the perspectives of practicality and innovation and development .
Relevant experts believed that `` sharing '' concepts are in line with the basic pursuit of Marxism and is an innovative practice of this pursuit in the context of the new era .
Fan said that the sharing economy can not only promote regional coordinated development but also help resolve global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the general sharing economy puts sustainable development as its core .
It is an inevitable result of history , and it can promote the interconnection of knowledge , skills , funds and entrepreneurship and help to solve the problem of global sustainable development , which was also his original inspiration for writing the book The Age of Great Sharing .
The Chinese edition of The Age of Great Sharing , written by Ge and published by Tsinghua University Press , also made its debut at this meeting .
The English version of The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published already , and will be translated into many languages for release in more regions of the world .
Experts believed that the `` paid and reasonable intellectual property sharing , regional business opportunity sharing , capital channel sharing , brand flow sharing , and international market sharing '' proposed by Ge are the cornerstone of the concept of great sharing .
It can be said that the book The Age of Great Sharing is the foundational work of the Great Sharing Economy .
Persevering in Practice and Working with Global Builders As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although the concept of Great Sharing was proposed just recently .
Chinese business accelerator ToJoy has always practiced the core idea of this theory for over 30 years : in the exploration of business models and business development , bringing together global projects , capital , talents , channels , and market resources to build the ToJoy global enterprise empowerment platform , and to push the unicorn accelerator , its core business , to the world , to accelerate the empowerment of global enterprises .
In addition to sponsoring the first `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and business model innovation in the sharing economy , the 100 million yuan contributed by ToJoy will also be used by GLASE to investigate and rank the levels of various countries in the sharing economy , so this move may receive widespread attention from countries around the world .
At the beginning of 2020 , the Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum was like a spring breeze for the Great Sharing Economy to blow into the next new decade of economy .
ToJoy will make its efforts and join hands with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all walks of life to contribute to the Great Sharing Economy .

BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum, hosted by the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) the China Association for the Promotion of Industrial Development (CAPID), and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and organized by ToJoy, was held at the China National Convention Center on January 16, 2020. This meeting received strategic cooperation and support from the Global Alliance of Sharing Economy (GLASE), Institute of Industrial Economics of CASS, the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences of Tsinghua University, Renmin Business School, and the School of Management of Xi'an Jiaotong University.
At the meeting, announced that ToJoy would contribute 100 million yuan to sponsor the first "GLASE" Award, aiming to reward experts, scholars and enterprises that make outstanding contributions to the general sharing economy, and to rank the sharing economy levels of various countries, hoping to encourage more social organizations, industry groups, enterprises and individuals to participate in the construction of the general sharing economy, and accelerate the advent of the era of the general sharing economy, leading to widespread co-creation, cooperation and win-win results.
In-Depth Focus, Multi-Party Analysis of the Great Sharing Economy
This meeting attracted the attention and participation of the Institute of Industrial Economics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the School of Humanities and the School of Social Sciences of Tsinghua University, Renmin Business School, and the School of Management of Xi'an Jiaotong University. There is no doubt that the general sharing economy has become a general trend of the international economy and the focus of scholars of economic and social development.
This meeting held two major panels: "The Great Sharing Economy and the Development of Unicorn Enterprises" and " The Great Sharing Era and Related Topics of Sharing Economic Theory" to analyze the general sharing economy from the perspectives of practicality and innovation and development. Relevant experts believed that "sharing" concepts are in line with the basic pursuit of Marxism and is an innovative practice of this pursuit in the context of the new era. Fan said that the sharing economy can not only promote regional coordinated development but also help resolve global trade frictions.
Ge pointed out that the general sharing economy puts sustainable development as its core. It is an inevitable result of history, and it can promote the interconnection of knowledge, skills, funds and entrepreneurship and help to solve the problem of global sustainable development, which was also his original inspiration for writing the book The Age of Great Sharing.
The Chinese edition of The Age of Great Sharing, written by Ge and published by Tsinghua University Press, also made its debut at this meeting. The English version of The Age of Great Sharing had been officially published already, and will be translated into many languages for release in more regions of the world. Experts believed that the "paid and reasonable intellectual property sharing, regional business opportunity sharing, capital channel sharing, brand flow sharing, and international market sharing" proposed by Ge are the cornerstone of the concept of great sharing. It can be said that the book The Age of Great Sharing is the foundational work of the Great Sharing Economy.
Persevering in Practice and Working with Global Builders
As philosopher Sartre said, existence precedes essence. Although the concept of Great Sharing was proposed just recently. Chinese business accelerator ToJoy has always practiced the core idea of this theory for over 30 years: in the exploration of business models and business development, bringing together global projects, capital, talents, channels, and market resources to build the ToJoy global enterprise empowerment platform, and to push the unicorn accelerator, its core business, to the world, to accelerate the empowerment of global enterprises.
In addition to sponsoring the first "GLASE" Award to encourage theoretical research and business model innovation in the sharing economy, the 100 million yuan contributed by ToJoy will also be used by GLASE to investigate and rank the levels of various countries in the sharing economy, so this move may receive widespread attention from countries around the world.
At the beginning of 2020, the Beijing Summit of the Global Sharing Economy Forum was like a spring breeze for the Great Sharing Economy to blow into the next new decade of economy. ToJoy will make its efforts and join hands with many business partners and like-minded players from all walks of life to contribute to the Great Sharing Economy.
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tass--2020-01-20--Tokyo will strive to sign peace treaty with Russia, Japanese PM says

`` Step-by-step , the agreements , which we reached with Russian President [ Vladimir ] Putin are being implemented , '' Abe said .
`` Former residents of the [ Southern Kuril ] Islands go on a pilgrimage tour by plane to their relatives ’ graves and joint economic activity is being cultivated on the four islands . ''
TOKYO , January 20 .
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The Japanese government is determined to achieve a solution to the territorial issue and sign a peace treaty with Russia , Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in his program speech at the parliamentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will speed up talks based on the 1956 Joint Declaration , solve the territorial problem and sign a peace treaty , '' Abe said .
`` We are moving towards this without any hesitation .
I ’ m fully determined to achieve this goal together with President [ Vladimir Putin ] , '' he stressed .
Russia and Japan have been in talks to sign a peace treaty since the mid-20th century .
The main stumbling block to achieving this is the ownership issue over the Southern Kuril Islands , called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of World War II , the Kuril Islands were incorporated into the Soviet Union .
However , the ownership of Iturup , Kunashir , Shikotan Islands and the Habomai Islands has been challenged by Japan .
The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly said that Russia ’ s sovereignty over these islands , which is committed to paper in international documents , can not be called in question .
In November 2018 , Putin and Abe held a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Singapore and agreed that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the peace negotiations based on the 1956 Joint Declaration .
The declaration ended the state of war and said that the Soviet government was ready to hand Shikotan Island and a group of small islands called Habomai over to Japan on condition that Tokyo would take control of them once a peace treaty was signed .
In May 2019 , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted that the document clearly said that the border issue could be only considered after signing a peace treaty .

"Step-by-step, the agreements, which we reached with Russian President [Vladimir] Putin are being implemented," Abe said. "Former residents of the [Southern Kuril] Islands go on a pilgrimage tour by plane to their relatives’ graves and joint economic activity is being cultivated on the four islands."
TOKYO, January 20. /TASS/. The Japanese government is determined to achieve a solution to the territorial issue and sign a peace treaty with Russia, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in his program speech at the parliamentary session’s opening on Monday.
"We will speed up talks based on the 1956 Joint Declaration, solve the territorial problem and sign a peace treaty," Abe said. "We are moving towards this without any hesitation. I’m fully determined to achieve this goal together with President [Vladimir Putin]," he stressed.
Russia and Japan have been in talks to sign a peace treaty since the mid-20th century. The main stumbling block to achieving this is the ownership issue over the Southern Kuril Islands, called the Northern Territories in Japan. After the end of World War II, the Kuril Islands were incorporated into the Soviet Union. However, the ownership of Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan Islands and the Habomai Islands has been challenged by Japan. The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly said that Russia’s sovereignty over these islands, which is committed to paper in international documents, cannot be called in question.
In November 2018, Putin and Abe held a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Singapore and agreed that the two countries would accelerate the pace of the peace negotiations based on the 1956 Joint Declaration. The declaration ended the state of war and said that the Soviet government was ready to hand Shikotan Island and a group of small islands called Habomai over to Japan on condition that Tokyo would take control of them once a peace treaty was signed.
In May 2019, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted that the document clearly said that the border issue could be only considered after signing a peace treaty.


tass--2020-01-20--Death toll in fatal heating system incident at motel in Russia’s Perm rises to five

PERM , January 20 .
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Five bodies were discovered at a motel in the Russian Urals city of @ @ @ @ @ system pipe was reported to burst open early in the morning , the press service @ @ @ @ @ announced .
Local police reported earlier in the day that four people were killed and @ @ @ @ @ incident .
`` During the works to pump off the water and the further inspection @ @ @ @ @ dead bodies were discovered and they are currently being identified , '' the ministry ’ @ @ @ @ @ According to earlier reports from the local authorities , the incident took place at the @ @ @ @ @ Industrialny district of Perm , the city with a population of over one million .
@ @ @ @ @ has arrived at the scene of the incident joining numerous medical crews and rescue teams @ @ @ @ @ ’ s branch of the Perm Region told TASS that a criminal case had been @ @ @ @ @ five people .

PERM, January 20. /TASS/. Five bodies were discovered at a motel in the Russian Urals city of Perm, where a heating system pipe was reported to burst open early in the morning, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry announced.
Local police reported earlier in the day that four people were killed and three more injured in the incident.
"During the works to pump off the water and the further inspection of the premises, five dead bodies were discovered and they are currently being identified," the ministry’s press office reported.
According to earlier reports from the local authorities, the incident took place at the privately-owned mini-hotel Karamel in the Industrialny district of Perm, the city with a population of over one million.
Perm Region Governor Maxim Reshetnikov has arrived at the scene of the incident joining numerous medical crews and rescue teams.
The Russian Investigative Committee’s branch of the Perm Region told TASS that a criminal case had been launched into the death of five people.