China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: 3 cruise ships berth simultaneously at Tianjin Port on 1st day of May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News 3 cruise ships berth simultaneously at Tianjin Port on 1st day of May Day holiday Updated: May 2, 2025 08:17 Xinhua An aerial drone photo shows three cruise ships berthing at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, May 1, 2025. Tianjin International […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s space station delivers new samples for research
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 1 — The latest samples from 25 scientific experiments conducted aboard China’s Tiangong space station, totaling approximately 37.25 kilograms, were brought back to Earth on Wednesday. Marking the eighth batch of experimental materials from the orbiting laboratory, the samples were brought back to Earth […]
MIL-OSI China: Park built on Yuanmou ape-man archaeological site opens to public
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News KUNMING, May 1 — A park built on the Yuanmou ape-man archaeological site in southwest China’s Yunnan Province opened to the public on Thursday. Located in the Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, the park aims to become an integrated cultural space where visitors can experience millions of […]
MIL-OSI China: South China Sea enters annual fishing moratorium
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GUANGZHOU, May 1 — At noon on Thursday, South China Sea waters north of the 12th parallel north entered a three-and-a-half-month annual fishing moratorium, according to China Coast Guard. The South China Sea branch of China Coast Guard, in conjunction with marine fishery law enforcement departments […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Tech Threat from China
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Partner with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Act. This bipartisan bill would enhance cooperation with […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi Story: From grit to greatness, hard work builds a nation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 1 — Prior to International Workers’ Day 2025, the Great Hall of the People in Beijing — the heart of China’s political life — welcomed a proud assembly: over 2,000 exemplary representatives drawn from the country’s vast workforce of hundreds of millions. In a […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s Canton Fair cuts booth fees to support exporters
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GUANGZHOU, May 1 — The 137th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, will reduce booth fees by 50 percent for export exhibitors, a move aimed at helping exporters navigate global trade challenges. Booths in rural revitalization and other special zones will […]
MIL-OSI China: China witnesses travel peak on 1st day of May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China witnesses travel peak on 1st day of May Day holiday Updated: May 1, 2025 20:40 Xinhua Passengers prepare to board a train at Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, May 1, 2025. The transportation network of the country witnessed a travel peak […]
MIL-OSI China: Cargo volume from Qingdao to ASEAN countries up 6 pct y-o-y in Q1
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Cargo volume from Qingdao to ASEAN countries up 6 pct y-o-y in Q1 Updated: May 1, 2025 19:31 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2025 shows cargo ships berthing at a container dock of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. This […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – China lifts sanctions against MEPs
Source: European Parliament The lifting of Chinese sanctions against Members of the European Parliament marks a step in restoring parliamentary dialogue with China. Today, President Metsola informed the Conference of Presidents of the decision of the Chinese authorities to lift the sanctions against any Member (as well as their families) and Committees of the European […]
MIL-OSI China: Millennium-old sites on Silk Road open in China, offer gateway to history
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News LANZHOU, May 1 — Two major archaeological sites along the ancient Silk Road opened to the public in northwest China on Thursday, the first day of the May Day holiday, offering new choices for travelers keen to explore the exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations over […]
MIL-OSI China: Multiple helicopters engage in flight training
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense A WZ-10 attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade under the Chinese PLA 79th Group Army flies over the mountainous area to a designated airspace during a flight training exercise. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Qi Dong and Wang Lijun) loading… MIL OSI China News –
MIL-OSI China: Soldiers load armored vehicles onto rail cars
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense Armored vehicles attached to an air-defense unit with a brigade under the Chinese PLA 73rd Group Army are loaded onto the rail flat cars during a rail-load training exercise aiming to enhance the troops’ long-distance transportation capability on April 23, 2025. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Liu Zhiyong) […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese, Egyptian fighter jets conduct joint training
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense A J-10S fighter jet attached to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and an Egyptian MiG-29 fighter jet taxi on the runway during the China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilization 2025” joint air force training on April 19, 2025. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Yu Hongchun) loading… MIL […]
MIL-OSI China: Number of China-Europe freight trains in Xi’an exceeds 2,000 in 2025
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The China-Europe freight trains departing from Xi’an have demonstrated robust growth since the start of 2025. In the first quarter, operational trips increased by 45 percent compared to the same period in 2024. So far, these trains have completed over 2,000 trips, accounting for some 25 […]
MIL-OSI Global: The global costs of the US-China tariff war are mounting. And the worst may be yet to come
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Kai He, Professor of International Relations, Griffith University The United States and China remain in a standoff in their tariff war. Neither side appears willing to budge. After US President Donald Trump imposed massive 145% tariffs on Chinese imports in early April, China retaliated with its own […]
MIL-Evening Report: The global costs of the US-China tariff war are mounting. And the worst may be yet to come
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kai He, Professor of International Relations, Griffith University The United States and China remain in a standoff in their tariff war. Neither side appears willing to budge. After US President Donald Trump imposed massive 145% tariffs on Chinese imports in early April, China retaliated with its own […]
MIL-OSI China: China to handle 144 mln railway passenger trips during May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China to handle 144 mln railway passenger trips during May Day holiday Updated: May 1, 2025 09:58 Xinhua Passengers board a train at Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, April 30, 2025. China’s railway network is expected to handle approximately 144 million passenger […]
MIL-OSI China: May Day holiday expected to see tourism boom in China
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News May Day holiday expected to see tourism boom in China Updated: May 1, 2025 08:50 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2025 shows tourists visiting Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province. Visitor numbers at nationwide tourist attractions have […]
MIL-OSI China: Shenzhou-19 return capsule touches down, astronauts all sound
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The return capsule of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, carrying astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, touches down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 30, 2025. The three astronauts are all in good health condition, according to the […]