The number of Chinese tourists in Georgian mountain resorts is low
December 12
With the activation of the mountain resort season, great importance is attached to the number of tourists from around the world.
According to Erekle Kokaia, the executive director of the “Inn Group” hotels, the number of bookings at mountain resorts is increasing. However, the majority of tourists come from Israel and the Gulf countries. As for the number of tourists from China, Erekle Kokaia states that they have come to Georgian mountain resorts less.
“Sakpatenti” participated in a training seminar organized by the National Intellectual Property Administration of China
December 16
A training seminar on intellectual property was held in Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, organized by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) within the framework of the “ Belt and Road” initiative.
The event aimed to promote the sharing of information and experience and to familiarize participants with China’s intellectual property policies and strategies.
From the Georgian side, the event was attended by Tika Nebieridze, Deputy Chairman of the Georgian National Intellectual Property Center – “Sakpatenti”, and Darejan Mchedlidze, Head of the department of Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Designs.
Intellectual property sessions were held within the framework of the seminars, where the participating parties presented the latest achievements of their countries in the field of intellectual property.
Within the framework of the seminars, Darejan Mchedlidze spoke about steps taken in Georgia to protect and strengthen intellectual property rights, recent legislative changes, and “Sakpatenti’s” plans.
“ANAS” president meets with the Chinese director of science and technology
December 8
In Baku, within the framework of the event dedicated to the 1800th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Chinese mathematician Liu Hui, President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of sciences (ANAS) Isa Habibayli met with the Director of the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology Ruan Cao and his delegation.
The event highlighted the growing cooperation between China and Azerbaijan. Isa Habibayli noted that Azerbaijan supports the “One Belt, One Road” initiative. In addition, the ANAS Director highlighted the involvement of the Chinese delegation in the event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of ANAS last month.
For his part, the director of the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology, Ruan Cao, positively assessed the cooperation between the Chinese and Azerbaijani sides in the field of science and technology.
Azerbaijan and China are working to deepen cooperation in the field of transport and logistics
December 10
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Samedin Asadov, met with a Chinese delegation, which included members of the State Council’s State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).
During the meeting, the discussion focused on cooperation between Azerbaijan and China in the field of transport and logistics and the prospects for its deepening.
Sameddin Asadov noted that Azerbaijan was one of the first countries to support the “ One Belt, One Road” initiative. In addition, he provided the Chinese side with information on the infrastructure projects and investments implemented in Azerbaijan over the past 20 years.
At the same time, Sameddin Asadov discussed the progress of the construction of the Zanzegur Corridor with Chinese representatives and expressed hope that this project would contribute to the simplification of regional communications and the maintenance of peace in the region.
National theaters of Azerbaijan and China begin cooperation
December 14
The Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama theatre, within the framework of the “Pathfinder” project of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, is starting cooperation with the National Theatre of the People’s Republic of China. The director of the Azerbaijan National Theatre, Ilham Asgarov, visited China for this purpose.
Within the framework of the visit, meetings were held at the National Drama Theatres of Gansu and Shandong Provinces, as well as at the Shandong Grand National Drama Theatre. It is important that a Memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Gansu National Drama Theatre and the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre. The agreement includes staging dramaturgical works of both countries, conducting master classes, and organizing tours for creative groups.
The director of the National Theatre of China, Wei Shaolin, positively assessed the involvement of the parties and the initiative of partnership with the Azerbaijan theatre.
At the ceremony, Ilham Asgarov thanked the ministries of culture of both countries for their work and highlighted the growing dynamics of the development of cultural relations between China and Azerbaijan. He also highlighted the successful policy of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in promoting international partnership, including the 2025-2029 Cultural Cooperation Agreement signed in Beijing.
Armenia will be able to import 700 tons of carbon electrodes from China on preferential terms
December 12
The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council has instructed the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission to adopt a decision on the application of an anti-dumping measure against carbon electrodes from the People’s Republic of China, setting annual import volumes within which anti-dumping duties will not be levied.
“These volumes will be 700 tons for the Republic of Armenia, 1,000 tons for the Republic of Belarus, and 1,000 tons for the Republic of Kazakhstan,” explained the Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Union, Andrey Slepnev.
The import of these goods, without anti-dumping duties, within the annual volumes established for the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, will be allowed after their intended use is confirmed.
95 new buses from China arrived in Bishkek
December 15
95 Yutong buses were delivered to Bishkek from the People’s Republic of China and are currently deployed at Bus Station No. 1. This was reported by the press service of the city hall.
Over the past three years, 1,000 new gas-powered buses have arrived in the capital from China, replacing more than 3,000 minibuses.
China to provide 15 scholarships to Kyrgyz citizens
December 8
China will provide 15 state scholarships to Kyrgyz citizens for bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and internship programs at leading universities in the 2026/2027 academic year. This was reported by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to the ministry, the grants will be provided within the framework of the interdepartmental agreement on cooperation in the field of education signed in Beijing on December 16, 2015.
The funding includes tuition fees, accommodation in a hostel, a monthly scholarship allowance, and medical insurance.
