China – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 9, 2025

China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 9, 2025.

MIL-OSI China: Index reveals China’s improving marine economy
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The China marine economy development index, a key gauge of progress in the country’s ocean economy, climbed 2.3 percent year on year to 125.2 in 2024, signaling a robust expansion in the marine sector. The index was released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Sunday […]

MIL-OSI China: Protesters clash with National Guard troops in Los Angeles
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News More than 200 protesters clashed with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday during the latest demonstrations against immigration raids that swept across California over the weekend. Xinhua reporters at the scene observed National Guard soldiers, along with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

MIL-OSI China: Report highlights China’s maritime vision, int’l cooperation on ocean governance
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows a marine ranch in Dongxing, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua] Marking the 17th World Oceans Day, a new report highlighting China’s innovative ideas and practical experience in ocean governance was released in Shanghai on […]

MIL-OSI China: Liangshan Port boosts coal transport efficiency amid summer demand surge
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Liangshan Port boosts coal transport efficiency amid summer demand surge Updated: June 9, 2025 07:12 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on June 8, 2025 shows ships docking for coal transportation at Liangshan Port in Jining, east China’s Shandong Province. Liangshan Port serves as an important […]

MIL-OSI China: Rice harvest season arrives in South China’s Hainan
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Rice harvest season arrives in South China’s Hainan Updated: June 9, 2025 06:55 Xinhua An aerial drone photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows a harvester reaping rice in a field in Moqiao Village of Qiongshan District of Haikou City, south China’s Hainan Province. The rice […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Myanmar leader says he is ready to work with China to build a Myanmar-China community of shared destiny
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NAYPYI TAW, Myanmar, June 8 (Xinhua) — A ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Myanmar was held in […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Marine Economy Development Index Up 2.3% in 2024
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HAIKOU, June 8 (Xinhua) — China’s marine economic development index, a key indicator of the country’s progress in the sector, increased 2.3 percent year on year to […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Hainan launches South China Sea Tsunami Early Warning Center
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HAIKOU, June 8 (Xinhua) — The South China Sea Tsunami Early Warning Center began operation in south China’s Hainan Province on Sunday, aiming to provide early warning […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China Completes Installation of Largest Oil and Gas Platform in Bohai Sea
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, June 8 (Xinhua) — The floating central processing platform (FCP) of the first phase of the Kenli 10-2 oil field development project has been successfully installed, […]

MIL-OSI China: Football stadium built with Chinese support opens in Minsk
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Belarusian National Football Stadium, a landmark project built with Chinese support, officially opened here on Saturday evening, with President Alexander Lukashenko attending the inauguration ceremony. In his speech, Lukashenko expressed sincere gratitude to the Chinese leadership and Chinese partners. He said the stadium reflects both […]

MIL-OSI China: Delving into deep sea: China joins global scientists in exploring hadal zone
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A pioneering international initiative for hadal zone exploration, led by Chinese scientists, has received official approval from the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The Global Hadal Exploration Programme (GHEP), spearheaded by Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese […]

MIL-OSI China: Chinese island’s ocean-friendly changes deliver dual gains in ecology, economy
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HANGZHOU, June 8 — On a stretch of beach in Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Wang Zhongfu, 68, bends to pick up discarded plastic bottles and tattered fishing nets. Wang is one of thousands participating in Blue Circle, a marine plastic recycling program that, initiated in […]

MIL-OSI Russia: First China-Central Asia International Tourist Train Returns to Xi’an
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — The first China-Central Asia international tourist train returned to Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, at around 6 p.m. Beijing time […]

MIL-OSI China: Remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang cremated
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang were cremated in Beijing on Sunday. Xi Jinping, along with other Party and state leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, bid farewell to Xu at the Babaoshan […]

MIL-OSI China: Filmmakers gear up for China’s summer film season
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The China Film Administration gathered domestic and international filmmakers at a Beijing launch event on June 6 to promote upcoming summer releases, aiming to boost audience interest and inject new vitality into China’s film market. Film authorities and industry executives announce the summer film lineup and […]

MIL-OSI China: Report: China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News This photo shows the report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions” and published in both Chinese and English, released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2025. […]

MIL-OSI China: Remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang cremated

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The remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang were cremated in Beijing on Sunday.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — The remains of China’s former senior military official Xu Qiliang were cremated in Beijing on Sunday. Xi Jinping, along with other Party and state leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, bid […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Report: China intends to work with regional countries to create a maritime community of shared destiny in the South China Sea
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with regional countries to build a maritime community with a shared future in the South China Sea, […]

MIL-OSI Russia: The think tank’s report highlights China’s principles for turning the SCS into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — A think tank report released Sunday highlighted four key principles underlying China’s vision of building the South China Sea into a sea […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Report: China aims to turn South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday released a report outlining China’s commitment to building […]