China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: China inspects flood control capabilities ahead of rainy season
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 16 — China has deployed inspection teams to regions along its major river basins to strengthen flood control ahead of the annual flood season. Eight inspection teams have been dispatched to 15 provincial-level regions, including Beijing — the capital — and neighboring Hebei Province […]
MIL-OSI China: 20th Optics Valley of China Int’l Optoelectronic Exposition held in Wuhan
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News 20th Optics Valley of China Int’l Optoelectronic Exposition held in Wuhan Updated: May 17, 2025 07:34 Xinhua This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 20th Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition (OVC Expo), at the China Optics Valley Convention […]
MIL-OSI China: China releases plan to advance Digital China development
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 16 — China has released a 2025 action plan to build a Digital China, outlining key initiatives in areas such as “AI Plus,” infrastructure upgrades, the data industry and digital talent development, the National Data Administration said on Friday. The plan calls for the […]
MIL-OSI China: China revises regulations to boost high-quality development of catering industry
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 16 — Chinese authorities have unveiled revised regulations to promote the healthy development of the country’s catering sector, a key pillar of China’s consumption-driven economy, as part of broader efforts to expand domestic demand and stimulate consumption. Jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Smithsonian’s National Asian Art Museum Returns Warring States Period Silk Manuscripts to China /more/
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 WASHINGTON, May 16 (Xinhua) — The Smithsonian Institution’s National Asian Art Museum on Friday formally returned two silk manuscripts from the Chu Dynasty from the Warring States […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Action plan for building digital China released
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities have released a 2025 action plan for building a digital China, outlining key initiatives in areas including “Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaine Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Counter China’s Strategic Placement of Military Bases Around the World
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees, joined U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing the bipartisan Combating PRC Overseas and Unlawful Networked Threats through Enhanced Resilience (COUNTER) […]
MIL-OSI Security: Federal Grand Juries in Bowling Green and Paducah, Kentucky Indict 5 Foreign Nationals from China, Guatemala, and Mexico for Immigration and Firearms Offenses
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Bowling Green and Paducah, KY – Federal grand juries in Bowling Green and Paducah, Kentucky, returned indictments on May 13 and 14, 2025, charging 5 individuals with immigration and firearms offenses. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China calls on US to stop crackdown on Chinese tech companies, AI industry
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — China calls on the United States to immediately stop its protectionist and unilateral actions and stop its unbridled crackdown on Chinese technology […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Open China is an opportunity for the whole world – Chinese Foreign Ministry
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — It is more necessary than ever for all countries to meet challenges through openness and resolve differences through cooperation to overcome global […]
MIL-OSI China: Lingjiatan Site Museum in China’s Anhui opens for trial operation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Lingjiatan Site Museum in China’s Anhui opens for trial operation Updated: May 16, 2025 21:47 Xinhua This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows a jade eagle on display at the Lingjiatan Site Museum in Hanshan County, Ma’anshan City of east China’s Anhui Province. The museum opened […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA expresses serious concern regarding Chinese PLA helicopter converging on Philippine government aircraft over South China Sea
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA expresses serious concern regarding Chinese PLA helicopter converging on Philippine government aircraft over South China Sea Date：2025-02-20Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs February 20, 2025No. 044On February 18, a Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy helicopter conducted dangerous maneuvers in airspace above Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) in […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s digital industry revenue up 9.4% in Q1
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — China’s digital industry posted revenue of 8.5 trillion yuan (about 1.18 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year, up […]
MIL-OSI China: China enhances legal protection for seniors
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 16 — China has introduced an array of new measures to strengthen legal services and protections for senior citizens, according to a guideline jointly released by seven government bodies, including the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Supreme People’s Court. As China’s population ages, […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: China supports WFP to improve nutrition for over 100,000 school children in the Kyrgyz Republic
Source: World Food Programme BISHKEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), will provide nutritious school meals to more than 100,000 children in the Kyrgyz Republic. This marks CIDCA’s first multilateral initiative in the country and in […]
MIL-OSI China: An open China means opportunity for world: FM spokesperson
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News It is more imperative than ever that all countries maintain openness and cooperation to address global economic risks, and an open China will always be an opportunity for the world, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a […]
MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/CHINA – Marian Pilgrimage of the Diocese of Shanghai: With Pope Leo XVI, we ask Our Lady of Sheshan for the gift of peace
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI sito diocesano Shanghai (Agenzia Fides) – Prayer, for the intercession of the Virgin Mary and the gift of peace in the world, is the focus of the pilgrimage of the Diocese of Shanghai to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan.Yesterday, Thursday, May 15, numerous priests, religious, and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Vice Chairman Hopes for Increased Role of US Business Community in Ensuring Common Interests of Both Countries
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng expressed hope on Friday that the U.S. business community will play a greater role in promoting bilateral […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Premier of the State Council of China to visit Russia for bilateral meetings
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will visit Russia from May 19 to 22 to attend the fifth meeting of the Cooperation Council […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China-SCO E-Commerce Business Meeting Held in Qingdao
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, May 16 (Xinhua) — The China-SCO E-Commerce Business Meeting was held in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Thursday, the Gongren Ribao (Workers’ Daily) newspaper reported. […]