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  • MIL-OSI China: 1 missing, 28 rescued after boat sinks in central China’s Hunan

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Rescuers work at a boat sinking site in Zixing City, Chenzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, July 5, 2025. A boat sinking accident on Saturday afternoon left 1 person missing, with another 28 rescued, in central China’s Hunan Province, authorities have said. A total of 29 people fell off the 40-seat boat into the water, as the boat capsized at around 4:30 p.m. at Dongjiang Lake in the city of Zixing. As of 6 p.m., 28 had been rescued — with one of them in critical condition receiving treatment. [Photo/Xinhua]

    A boat sinking accident on Saturday afternoon left 1 person missing, with another 28 rescued, in central China’s Hunan Province, authorities have said.

    A total of 29 people fell off the 40-seat boat into the water, as the boat capsized at around 4:30 p.m. at Dongjiang Lake in the city of Zixing.

    As of 6 p.m., 28 had been rescued — with one of them in critical condition receiving treatment.

    Preliminary investigations have found that the area saw a sudden gust of wind, at a speed of up to 30 meters per second, when the accident happened.

    Search and rescue efforts continue, while further investigations are underway. 

    Rescuers work at a boat sinking site in Zixing City, Chenzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, July 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Rescuers work at a boat sinking site in Zixing City, Chenzhou, central China’s Hunan Province, July 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, Myanmar, Thailand endeavour to eradicate telecom fraud networks

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China, Myanmar and Thailand agreed to intensify cooperation to dismantle all telecom scam compounds and arrest all suspects in Myawaddy and other telecom fraud hubs, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced Sunday.

    The decision came during a recent ministerial meeting on joint crackdown against telecom fraud attended by law enforcement agencies of the three countries.

    Thanks to their joint efforts, over 5,400 Chinese nationals suspected of frauds in Myawaddy have been repatriated in 2025, marking significant progress in the tripartite crackdown campaign.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Anhui backs high-tech growth with push into smart mobility, space tech

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China’s government work report this year highlighted intelligent connected new energy vehicles and emerging industries, including commercial aerospace and the low-altitude economy, as key areas for rapid development.

    In eastern China, Anhui province is focusing on building up these new quality productive forces, aiming to promote the successful completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) through high-quality economic growth.

    Smart EV industry gains momentum

    Anhui has taken proactive steps to grow its smart electric vehicle industry as the automotive sector shifts toward electrification and new technology.

    In April, the province issued trial guidelines for the management of road testing and demonstration applications of intelligent connected vehicles. Last year, Hefei, the provincial capital, was named one of China’s first pilot cities for vehicle-road-cloud integration.

    Robotic arms conduct an AI-powered quality inspection on a vehicle at the Maextro Super Factory in Hefei, Anhui province, China. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    A standout example is the Maextro Super Factory, a smart manufacturing plant in Hefei jointly developed by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group and Huawei. The facility integrates digital research and development with green, low-carbon manufacturing. 

    The Maextro S800 flagship sedan debuted on May 30, with more than 500 ultra-luxury vehicles pre-ordered within 19 days, helping to fill a gap in China’s domestic high-end car market.

    Wei Dawei, director of the Maextro Super Factory, said the S800 features the industry’s first independently developed intelligent digital chassis platform, enabling predictive control for bumpy roads and curves. It also uses Huawei’s ADS 4 intelligent assisted driving system, which the company says cuts end-to-end latency by 50% and boosts traffic efficiency by 20%.

    Expanding the low-altitude economy

    Hefei is also moving quickly to grow its low-altitude economy. In June 2024, city officials rolled out a policy package to support the sector, offering up to 20 million yuan ($2.79 million) in annual funding and up to 100 million yuan in total for newly established low-altitude economy research institutions.

    Today, more than 300 companies in Hefei are working in the low-altitude sector, building a complete industrial chain for drone R&D, testing, production and operations. The city has built China’s first urban air mobility hub and launched more than 200 drone flight routes, providing services such as medical supply delivery, rail inspection and food delivery.

    Hefei-based Hey Airlines became the first company in China to receive an operation certificate for autonomous passenger drones from the Civil Aviation Administration of China on March 28, marking the start of the country’s first nationwide passenger drone service.

    A pilotless EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is seen on a helipad in Hefei, Anhui province, China. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    To ensure safety, Hey Airlines’ pilotless EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is equipped with backup systems for all key flight components. Each unit is fitted with its own security key and strong data encryption to prevent unauthorized access. The flight control system has a fail-safe feature that monitors the aircraft’s health in real time and can trigger an emergency landing if needed.

    Peng Sixuan, marketing director at Hey Airlines, said the company currently offers sightseeing services but plans to expand with options such as aerial weddings and hotel transfers, aiming to make air taxis a reality.

    He said a cargo version of the eVTOL, which can carry up to 250 kilograms, is well suited for delivering supplies to remote or mountainous areas. The company also has a firefighting model designed for rapid response to high-rise urban fires.

    Commercial space industry takes off

    Anhui is also moving into the commercial space industry, with Bengbu city emerging as a key hub. Bengbu has signed agreements with 16 commercial space companies, with total planned investment reaching 5.52 billion yuan. The city is home to three major enterprises and two nationally recognized high-tech firms in the sector.

    A view of the China Bengbu Commercial Aerospace Industrial Park in Anhui province, China. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    The China Bengbu Commercial Aerospace Industrial Park, Anhui’s first dedicated platform for the commercial space industry, opened on May 10.

    The 0.43-square-kilometer park includes a center for space technology innovation, four production bases for rocket engines, satellite manufacturing, reusable spacecraft assembly and new material production, as well as multiple platforms for industry integration and applications. The project aims to build a major commercial aerospace manufacturing hub in the Yangtze River Delta region.

    One of the companies operating in the new park is Lingkong Technology Co. Ltd. which provides design services for rockets and high-speed aircraft.

    “Our company is focused on cultivating new quality productive forces. In 2024, our output value reached 45 million yuan, and we expect that figure to double this year,” said Yang Wei, general manager of Lingkong Technology. “Our new plant in the industrial park has been completed and will be ready for move-in after final inspections and interior work.”

    Bengbu has established a comprehensive funding system to support commercial space companies at every stage of development, from seed and early growth to maturity. The total value of the fund cluster is expected to exceed 40 billion yuan this year.

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  • Wimbledon: Djokovic hits century to lead veterans into last 16, Krejcikova crashes

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova’s title defence ended in defeat and tears.

    World number one Jannik Sinner was at his ruthless best yet again as the Italian gathered momentum in his quest for a maiden All England Club title while American Ben Shelton and Australian Alex de Minaur announced themselves as dark horses.

    Djokovic is on an altogether different plane as he looks to capture his eighth title to match Roger Federer’s record on the pristine lawns of London and his 25th major overall to surpass Margaret Court on the all-time list of champions.

    The 38-year-old showed exactly why Wimbledon could be his best chance of achieving the elusive targets when the 2023 and 2024 runner-up dismantled Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-0 6-4 in a little under two hours.

    A ton of victories put him among elite company as the sixth seed became only the third player to achieve that feat at the tournament after nine-times champion Martina Navratilova and Swiss great Federer.

    “Wimbledon is a favourite and a dream tournament for not just myself, but probably the majority of players. Growing up, most of the kids dream of playing here and winning here,” Djokovic said.

    “I’ve been blessed to do it multiple times. Any history that I make in my favourite tournament, I’m blessed.”

    Grigor Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 34-year-old, also scored his 100th match win across the four Grand Slams when he quelled the challenge of Austrian Sebastian Ofner 6-3 6-4 7-6(0).

    Joining him was fellow veteran Marin Cilic, the Croatian 36-year-old getting past spirited Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-4 to book a meeting with Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli who took apart big-serving Czech teenager Jakub Mensik 6-2 6-4 6-2.

    While Cobolli may not be relishing a meeting with the tricky Cilic, his compatriot Sinner will welcome the chance to test his metronomic hitting against Dimitrov’s elegant approach in what promises to be a classic.

    SUBLIME SINNER

    A sublime Sinner booked that clash with a 6-1 6-3 6-1 hammering of Pedro Martinez. The top seed, who has lost just 17 games in his first three matches, equalled the professional era record for fewest games dropped to make the Wimbledon fourth round along the way.

    “About the games lost, this is whatever,” Sinner said, his grounded nature coming into sharp focus.

    “I’m not looking on these kind of records. I know everything can change very quickly from one round to the other.”

    After the unexpected high of last year’s title triumph, Krejcikova came crashing down when she was beaten 2-6 6-3 6-4 by American 10th seed Emma Navarro in a disjointed Court One contest.

    The distressed 29-year-old Czech, who has endured her share of injuries this season, was in tears as she prepared to serve to stay in the tournament at 3-5 in the deciding set before eventually crashing out.

    “It was tough, neither of us played our best tennis, she was dealing with some injuries and I was dealing with whatever I was dealing with,” Navarro said, adding that it was difficult to focus when her opponent was struggling.

    “It’s not easy to be composed. Part of you is saying just put a bunch of balls in the court and that’s all you need to do. But then you trick yourself into not playing the way that you want to play.”

    Krejcikova’s exit and 2022 champion Elena Rybakina’s 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by Danish powerhouse Clara Tauson means a first-time women’s champion will be crowned at the Grand Slam for the eighth consecutive year.

    Iga Swiatek will hope she can be the one after the five-times major champion secured a 6-2 6-3 victory over American Danielle Collins, whose compatriot Hailey Baptiste crashed to 18-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-3.

    Shelton gave Americans something to smile about when the powerful left-hander made quick work of Hungarian lucky loser Marton Fucsovics 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 while De Minaur swatted aside Dane August Holmgren 6-4 7-6(5) 6-3 to go through.

    (Reuters)

  • Reigning champions England beaten 2-1 by France in Women’s Euro opener

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    France forwards Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore scored first-half goals as they beat reigning champions England 2-1 in their Women’s Euro Group D opener on Saturday, handing Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman her first defeat at the finals of the competition.

    After championship-winning runs with Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022, Wiegman came into the game unbeaten in 12 games at the Euro finals, but the beginning of the end of that run came when Katoto scored from close range in the 36th minute.

    Her goal was the result of a brilliantly simple counter-attack, with Elisa De Almeida winning the ball and sending it down the line for Delphine Cascarino to chase and she squared it perfectly for Katoto to score with a simple finish.

    The second goal three minutes later was a virtuoso solo performance from Sandy Baltimore, who dribbled and jinked and almost lost the ball before firing it high over Hampton into the net from a tight angle.

    An uncharacteristically rudderless England enjoyed plenty of possession but struggled to string together their passes, and the French pressed cleverly, pouncing on any poor touches to win the ball and force the English on to the back foot.

    England did not register a shot on target until Keira Walsh reduced the deficit with a strike from distance in the 87th minute, prompting a late charge from the Lionesses that almost saw them snatch an unlikely point.

    Alessia Russo, who had an early goal ruled out after a VAR check, and Grace Clinton both went close and 19-year-old substitute Michelle Agyemang had a goal-bound effort blocked by Selma Bacha, who threw herself at everything to protect the French goal in the closing minutes as her side hung on to win.

    Netherlands, who beat debutantes Wales 3-0 earlier on Saturday, top the group after the first round of games ahead of their clash with England on Wednesday in Zurich, while France can book their spot in the knockout stage with a win over Wales in St. Gallen the same evening.

    Wiegman said that the Lionesses had played into France’s hands by trying to play the ball short too often, leading to her side becoming the first reigning Women’s Euro champions to lose their opener at the next tournament.

    “We needed to get out of the first press and skip (a player), and that harmed us a bit and they scored goals. At the end we played with four attackers, we really tried to get the goal over the line, but we didn’t,” she told broadcaster ITV.

    “When we were out of their press, we were too sloppy. We know that they are really strong on the counter, they are strong players and fast players… we know France are really good, but we caused a little bit our own problems.”

    England captain Leah Williamson blamed individual errors while defending one-on-one for the defeat, but was already looking past it.

    “Everyone take responsibility for themselves and have a look. Tomorrow we have a new game plan, different places available and different opposition,” she said.

    France’s Cascarino picked up the player of the game award and said her side’s success came as no surprise to her.

    “I was expecting a good game from us. We worked a lot to prepare for this English team, and it’s always possible to start on a good note,” she told reporters.

    “We got a fright in the beginning but we remained calm and we managed to get to our objective. We stuck to the game plan, and I believe we really controlled the game.”

    (Reuters)

  • Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare to reach Club World Cup semis

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a semi-final against Paris St Germain.

    The Spanish giants stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium, dominating possession and opening a two-goal lead thanks to strikes by Gonzalo and Fran Garcia in the 10th and 20th minutes.

    Despite the reduced intensity of play in New Jersey’s scorching heat, Real comfortably saw out the match, leaving Dortmund unable to mount a comeback until the game exploded into life in added time.

    Substitute Maximilian Beier pounced on a rebound in the 93rd minute to pull one back for Dortmund, but a minute later Kylian Mbappe restored Real’s two-goal cushion with a stunning volley, showcasing his trademark composure.

    Dortmund refused to back down, however, and Serhou Guirassy’s pace saw him break through Real’s defence only to be pulled down in the box by Dean Huijsen.

    The defender was shown a straight red card, ruling him out of the semi-final, and Guirassy coolly converted the resulting spot-kick to reduce the deficit to 3-2.

    Dortmund came within inches of forcing extra time when in the ninth minute of added time Thibaut Courtois produced a sensational save to deny Marcel Sabitzer’s powerful strike.

    Real Madrid now turn their attention to PSG, who defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 to book their place in the semi-finals. The winners of that clash will face Fluminense or Chelsea in the final.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China extends yellow alert for Typhoon Danas

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday extended a yellow alert for Typhoon Danas as it is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern parts of the country.

    According to the agency, as of 05:00 on Sunday, the epicenter of the typhoon was located at a point with coordinates of 21.3 degrees north latitude and 118.1 degrees east longitude. It is expected to continue moving in a northeasterly direction at a speed of 10-15 km per hour, gaining strength.

    From Sunday night to Monday morning, Danas is forecast to cross the Taiwan Strait from south to north and may pass by or make landfall on the west coast of Taiwan.

    On Monday, the typhoon will reach the East China Sea and gradually approach the coastal areas of northern Fujian Province, as well as the central and southern parts of Zhejiang Province, the NMC added.

    According to the NMC forecast, from 08:00 Sunday to 08:00 Monday, strong winds will rage in some parts of the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait area, the sea area east of Taiwan, the Bashi Strait area and some parts of the East China Sea, as well as coastal areas of Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang provinces and Taiwan Island.

    During the same period, heavy or torrential rains are expected in southeastern Zhejiang Province, northeastern Fujian Province and Taiwan Island. Heavy rains with precipitation amounts of up to 230 mm are possible in some areas of Taiwan Island.

    It should be recalled that China has a four-level typhoon warning system, with the highest level of danger indicated by red, followed by orange, yellow and blue.

    Under the influence of the typhoon, strong waves are expected in sea areas near Taiwan Island, the South China Sea and coastal waters off Fujian, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon, according to the National Marine Forecasting Center. -0-

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  • US blames Hamas for attack that hurt two US aid workers in Gaza

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The United States on Saturday blamed Hamas for an attack that injured two American aid workers from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation at a food distribution site in Gaza.

    The U.S.- and Israeli-backed GHF said in a statement that the injured Americans were receiving medical treatment and were in a stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

    “The attack – which preliminary information indicates was carried out by two assailants who threw two grenades at the Americans – occurred at the conclusion of an otherwise successful distribution in which thousands of Gazans safely received food,” the GHF said.

    U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce blamed “Hamas terrorists” for the attack.

    “This act of violence against the people actually bringing relief to Gazans lays bare the depravity of Hamas,” she said in a post on X.

    “GHF has contributed over 62 MILLION MEALS – nothing will stop these courageous aid workers. We are praying for the rapid recovery of the injured Americans.”

    The Israeli military earlier accused what it called “terrorist organisations” of sabotaging the distribution of aid in Gaza.

    GHF, which began distributing aid in Gaza in May, employs private U.S. military contractors to provide security at their sites.

    Gaza has seen an escalation in violence as efforts continue to reach a ceasefire agreement. Hamas on Friday said it had responded positively to a U.S.-brokered deal and was prepared to enter talks. U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

    KILLINGS NEAR AID DISTRIBUTION SITES

    Gazan authorities reported at least 70 people have been killed in the territory by the Israeli military in the last 24 hours, including 23 near aid distribution sites. The ministry did not specify where or how exactly they had been killed.

    The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the reports.

    In a statement on Friday, the military said troops had killed 100 militants in Gaza in the past week, and that it had “operational control” over 65% of Gaza after an offensive against Hamas fighters in the north.

    The Hamas-run interior ministry in Gaza on Thursday had warned residents of the coastal enclave not to assist the GHF, saying deadly incidents near its distribution sites endangered hungry Gazans.

    The GHF bypasses traditional aid channels, including the United Nations, which says the U.S.-based organisation is neither impartial nor neutral.

    Since Israel lifted an 11-week aid blockade on Gaza on May 19, the U.N. says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid handouts. A senior U.N. official said last week that the majority of people killed were trying to reach aid distribution sites of the GHF.

    The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

    Gaza’s health ministry says Israel’s retaliatory military assault on the enclave has killed over 57,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza’s entire population and prompted accusations of genocide and war crimes. Israel denies the accusations.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Premier Announces Intention to Expand Cooperation with Brazil in Digital Economy, Aerospace

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Saturday that China is willing to work with Brazil to leverage the complementary advantages of both countries and expand cooperation in areas such as the digital economy, green economy, scientific and technological innovation and aerospace.

    Li Qiang made the remarks during a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who arrived in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS summit.

    He conveyed warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to L. I. Lula da Silva, noting that China-Brazil relations are at their best stage. Both sides are committed to building a China-Brazil community with a shared future and a more just and sustainable world.

    Li Qiang recalled that during Lula da Silva’s visit to China in May, the two heads of state reached an important consensus on moving towards the creation of a China-Brazil community with a shared future and supporting multilateralism.

    China is willing to continue to work with Brazil to expand bilateral relations and achieve more concrete results in cooperation so as to bring more tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries, Li added.

    He stressed that China is willing to deepen cooperation with Brazil in trade, finance and infrastructure within the framework of high-quality construction of the Belt and Road.

    In addition, the Premier called for successfully holding the China-Brazil Culture Year in 2026, strengthening cooperation in education, youth, health care and other fields, promoting further people-to-people and cultural exchanges, so as to strengthen public support for China-Brazil friendship and cooperation.

    Calling both countries staunch supporters of multilateralism and free trade, Li Qiang said China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Brazil within multilateral frameworks such as the UN, BRICS and G20, and work with developing countries to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world and universal, beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, bringing greater certainty and stability to the world.

    China supports Brazil in hosting the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belem this year, he added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Afghanistan’s interim government welcomes Russia’s decision on diplomatic recognition

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KABUL, July 6 (Xinhua) — Afghan interim government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has welcomed the Russian Federation’s decision to recognize the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” as the de jure administration of the post-war Central Asian state and hopes that other countries will follow suit.

    “We are grateful to Russia for this bold decision. We welcome it, and it can open a new page in relations between Afghanistan and Russia,” Z. Mujahid said in an interview with local publication Tolonews on Friday evening.

    Russia was the first country to officially recognize the interim government of Afghanistan and receive the ambassador of the interim government.

    Z. Mujahid also noted that Russia’s decision “deserves high praise,” adding: “We also call on other countries to fulfill their obligations to establish contacts and build relations with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.”

    The interim government of Afghanistan came to power in August 2021 after the withdrawal of foreign troops led by the United States. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Texas flood death toll rises to 49, 27 children still missing

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    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HOUSTON, July 5 (Xinhua) — At least 49 people have been killed and dozens are missing after massive flooding hit parts of central Texas, authorities said, as rescue operations continued in several counties.

    In Kerr County, at least 43 people, including 28 adults and 15 children, were killed after heavy rains caused flash flooding early Friday, county Sheriff Larry Leita said at a news conference.

    Another 27 children, most of whom were at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls on the Guadalupe River, are missing, said Kerrville Mayor Dalton Rice. The camp serves about 750 children a year.

    Four people have been confirmed dead in Travis County, with 13 others missing, KXAN-TV reported, citing Travis County Judge Andy Brown.

    In Burnet County, rescue efforts were continuing as of Saturday afternoon. The sheriff’s office confirmed two people were dead and said two others were missing.

    This isn’t the first major flooding event in Texas this year, AccuWeather reports. 2024 saw a record number of flash flood emergencies across the U.S. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SCO media representatives visit China’s Liaoning province

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    SHENYANG, July 6 (Xinhua) — From July 1 to 5, 20 media representatives from 13 countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) visited the cities of Dalian and Shenyang in northeast China’s Liaoning Province to learn about local historical traditions and innovative development.

    Employees of news agencies, TV channels, newspapers and news websites from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Cambodia and other countries took part in the event at the invitation of the SCO China Committee on Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation and the China International Media Exchange Center /CIPCC/.

    The journalists visited a port hub, a refrigeration equipment development and manufacturing enterprise, and an urban planning exhibition center in Dalian, and an automobile plant, a robotics company, and the Palace Complex in Shenyang.

    The foreign guests visited the abovementioned places with undisguised curiosity. They were interested in, among other things, ways to preserve the freshness of fruits throughout the entire process of cross-border transportation, measures to save energy and reduce emissions from cars using new energy sources, and the duration of continuous operation of a mobile robot on a single charge.

    They produced videos and also posted on social media to immediately share their impressions of the visit, praising China’s achievements in the development of intelligent technologies and green transformation, as well as the country’s excellent combination of history and modernity. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cargo ship Progress MS-31 docked with ISS

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Vladivostok, July 6 (Xinhua) — The Progress MS-31 cargo ship, which was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on July 3, has docked with the International Space Station, the Russian state corporation Roscosmos reported on Sunday.

    “Today at 00:25 Moscow time, the Progress MS-31 cargo ship automatically docked with the Poisk small research module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station,” the statement said.

    Progress MS-31 delivered 2,625 kg of cargo to the ISS, including 1,205 kg of dry cargo for the crew of the 73rd long-term expedition, 950 kg of fuel for refueling the station, 420 kg of drinking water for the cosmonauts, and 50 kg of nitrogen to replenish the ISS atmosphere. The ship also brought equipment for scientific experiments to the station.

    The Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle with Progress MS-31 was launched from Baikonur on July 3 at 22:33 Moscow time. The ship will remain in orbit for 167 days. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Pakistan building collapse rises to 17

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ISLAMABAD, July 6 (Xinhua) — The death toll from a residential building collapse in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has risen to 17, a government 1122 rescue service official told Xinhua on Saturday.

    Life-detection equipment indicates at least 10 people are still alive under the rubble, he said.

    Rescue teams arrived at the scene shortly after receiving information and more than 100 personnel are actively involved in the operation to locate and extract victims from the wreckage, he added.

    The spokesman said it could take another seven to eight hours to complete the operation, which lasted more than 20 hours.

    Speaking to Xinhua, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the building had earlier been declared “dangerous” and residents had been ordered to evacuate.

    The five-story building, located in the densely populated Lyari district, collapsed on Friday. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are checking nearby buildings for safety. –0–

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  • Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says latest phone call with Trump his most productive yet

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his latest conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump this week was the best and “most productive” he has had to date.

    “Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive,” Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.

    “We discussed air defence issues and I’m grateful for the willingness to help. The Patriot system is precisely the key to protection against ballistic threats.”

    Zelenskiy said the two leaders had discussed “several other important matters” that officials from the two sides would be considering in forthcoming meetings.

    Trump told reporters on Friday that he had a good call with Zelenskiy and restated his disappointment at a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin over what he said was Moscow’s lack of willingness to work toward a ceasefire.

    Asked whether the United States would agree to supply more Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as requested by Zelenskiy, Trump said: “They’re going to need them for defense… They’re going to need something because they’re being hit pretty hard.”

    Russia has intensified air attacks on Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks. Moscow’s forces launched the largest drone attack of the 40-month-old war on the Ukrainian capital hours after Trump’s conversation with Putin on Thursday.

    (Reuters)

  • Israeli military says intercepted missile launched from Yemen

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Israeli military said on Sunday that it has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel.

    Sirens were activated across several areas in Israel in accordance with protocol, it said.

    Israel threatened Yemen’s Houthi movement with a naval and air blockade if it the Iran-aligned group persists with attacks on Israel, in what it says is solidarity with Gaza.

    Since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have been firing at Israel and at shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade.

    Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia seize control vs West Indies as Smith’s masterclass extends lead to 254

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Steve Smith’s magnificent 71 guided Australia to 221 for seven at stumps on day three of the second test against West Indies in Grenada on Saturday, helping the tourists to build a commanding 254-run lead despite late wickets and persistent rain interruptions.

    Australia, who began the day two wickets down after losing Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja on Friday, made it to lunch at 69 for three and appeared vulnerable on a pitch offering variable bounce and seam movement.

    Nathan Lyon’s nightwatchman role lasted 33 balls and yielded eight runs before he fell to Alzarri Joseph, with John Campbell taking the catch at third slip.

    At that point, Australia were crying out for some heroics, and up stepped Smith and Cameron Green, who combined for a crucial 93-run partnership that turned the tide inexorably in the visitors’ favour.

    Green contributed a vital 52, his highest score batting at number three, before falling immediately after reaching his half-century when he chopped a Shamar Joseph delivery on to his stumps.

    Smith, back in the side after missing the first test with a finger injury, found his rhythm after a cautious start, smashing a six off Roston Chase and hitting seven boundaries in a patient knock that spanned 119 balls.

    The veteran looked in complete control as he guided Australia through the middle sessions but his masterful innings ended when he was given out lbw to Justin Greaves after an unsuccessful review.

    “We’re in a nice spot,” Smith said. “I don’t think the wicket is going to get any better, it will probably do a few more tricks.

    “The new ball is going to be pretty crucial for us. Hopefully we can get up to somewhere around 300 and then we’ll see how it goes.”

    Travis Head provided explosive support with 39 from 60 balls, including four boundaries, before being bowled by a Shamar Joseph delivery that nipped back sharply and caught him completely off guard.

    Beau Webster managed just two runs before edging Greaves to slip, but Alex Carey helped to avert a mini-crisis with an unbeaten 26 that included some aggressive strokeplay.

    The pitch continued to pose challenges through the day, with balls keeping low at times and offering variable bounce that troubled the batsmen.

    West Indies’ bowlers toiled hard on the surface, with Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph and Greaves claiming two wickets apiece, but their efforts were undermined by Australia’s patient accumulation of runs.

    With Carey and Pat Cummins at the crease overnight, Australia’s imposing advantage leaves West Indies facing an uphill battle.

    Sunday promises to be decisive, with Australia needing a few more runs to set an even more daunting target, while West Indies require early wickets to keep alive their hopes.

    (Reuters)

  • ‘Prince’ Shubman Gill joins elite with 430-run haul at Edgbaston

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Shubman Gill joined elite company when he followed up his captain’s knock of 269 in the first innings with 161 in the second as England struggled to find a chink in the armour of the man nicknamed “The Prince” at Edgbaston on Saturday.

    As India piled on the runs to set the hosts a mammoth target of 608, Gill became only the fifth man to score 400 runs in a test, joining an illustrious list including England’s Graham Gooch, Australian Mark Taylor, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and West Indian Brian Lara.

    Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad took 604 test wickets but struggled to find a weakness in Gill’s batting.

    “As a bowler, I’ll be looking for technical things so I could expose him, but he’s not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he’s played stylishly,” Broad told Sky Sports.

    “He’s played with huge responsibility, under big pressure. It’s breathtaking and deserves all the applause he is going to get.”

    India have never won a test match at Edgbaston but the venue will go down in history as the first ground where they registered more than 1,000 runs in a test match (1,011).

    In his second match as captain and under fire from day one after resting Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s number one ranked test bowler, Gill took on the England attack and plundered 430 runs in two innings.

    He became only the second batter in history to score 200 and 150 in the same test match after Australian great Allan Border, 45 years ago, while he is behind only Gooch (456) for most runs by a batter in a test.

    He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record of 344 runs in a single test for India, which came against the West Indies 54 years ago.

    Indian batters have often struggled in seaming conditions in England but Gill mixed elegance and explosiveness to torment the bowlers.

    Having also scored a century in the first test, Gill took his run tally to 585 in two matches.

    The Indian record for most runs in a test series in England belongs to Rahul Dravid (602) while Virat Kohli scored 593.

    Gill could easily break that record at Lord’s in the next match and the sky is the limit with three matches left.

    He also set the record for the most sixes by an Indian captain when he cleared the rope eight times in the second innings as India set England a massive target of 608 to win the match.

    “Well played, Star Boy. Rewriting history,” Kohli wrote on Instagram. “Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this.”

    (Reuters)

  • ‘Prince’ Shubman Gill joins elite with 430-run haul at Edgbaston

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Shubman Gill joined elite company when he followed up his captain’s knock of 269 in the first innings with 161 in the second as England struggled to find a chink in the armour of the man nicknamed “The Prince” at Edgbaston on Saturday.

    As India piled on the runs to set the hosts a mammoth target of 608, Gill became only the fifth man to score 400 runs in a test, joining an illustrious list including England’s Graham Gooch, Australian Mark Taylor, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and West Indian Brian Lara.

    Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad took 604 test wickets but struggled to find a weakness in Gill’s batting.

    “As a bowler, I’ll be looking for technical things so I could expose him, but he’s not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he’s played stylishly,” Broad told Sky Sports.

    “He’s played with huge responsibility, under big pressure. It’s breathtaking and deserves all the applause he is going to get.”

    India have never won a test match at Edgbaston but the venue will go down in history as the first ground where they registered more than 1,000 runs in a test match (1,011).

    In his second match as captain and under fire from day one after resting Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s number one ranked test bowler, Gill took on the England attack and plundered 430 runs in two innings.

    He became only the second batter in history to score 200 and 150 in the same test match after Australian great Allan Border, 45 years ago, while he is behind only Gooch (456) for most runs by a batter in a test.

    He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record of 344 runs in a single test for India, which came against the West Indies 54 years ago.

    Indian batters have often struggled in seaming conditions in England but Gill mixed elegance and explosiveness to torment the bowlers.

    Having also scored a century in the first test, Gill took his run tally to 585 in two matches.

    The Indian record for most runs in a test series in England belongs to Rahul Dravid (602) while Virat Kohli scored 593.

    Gill could easily break that record at Lord’s in the next match and the sky is the limit with three matches left.

    He also set the record for the most sixes by an Indian captain when he cleared the rope eight times in the second innings as India set England a massive target of 608 to win the match.

    “Well played, Star Boy. Rewriting history,” Kohli wrote on Instagram. “Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this.”

    (Reuters)

  • F-16 escorts plane out of area after airspace incursion near Trump’s golf course

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An F-16 U.S. fighter jet on Saturday intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated a temporary restriction of the airspace over U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, the U.S military said in a statement.

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said the incident, which occurred around 2:39 p.m. (1839 GMT), marked the fifth unauthorized incursion of the restricted airspace on Saturday. A spokesperson confirmed the jet was an F-16.

    NORAD aircraft conducted a so-called headbutt maneuver to get the civilian pilot’s attention and the aircraft was safely escorted out of the area, NORAD said in a statement.

    The White House had no immediate comment on the incident. NORAD has reported multiple similar incidents in recent weeks, and is urging general aviation pilots to check all notifications before taking off in the area.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI China: China, France agree to promote multilateralism, bring more certainty to world

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    PARIS, July 4 — French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday, pledging to jointly promote multilateralism and strengthen coordination against hegemonic conflicts and bloc confrontation.

    During their meeting at the Elysee Palace, Macron asked Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, to convey his best wishes and friendly regards to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

    Macron noted that France and China share a broad consensus on numerous important issues, including advocating multilateralism and adhering to international laws. France and China, both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, bear even greater responsibilities as today’s world is facing challenges of growing uncertainty and unpredictability.

    The French side looks forward to strengthening policy coordination with China on international economic, financial, and global governance issues, jointly addressing global challenges, injecting more vitality into multilateralism, and preventing the world from falling into hegemonic conflicts and bloc confrontations, Macron said.

    He said the European Union and China should make strategic choices to become each other’s predictable and trustworthy friends and partners on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The French side places great importance on developing France-China relations and welcomes more Chinese investment in France to develop a more balanced economic and trade relationship.

    He expressed hope to visit China again at an appropriate time.

    Wang conveyed President Xi’s warm regards to Macron, stating that China is willing to work with France to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, prepare for high-level exchanges in the next phase, and deepen cooperation in all fields.

    China and France are comprehensive strategic partners and two major stabilizing forces in the world, Wang noted, stressing that the more turbulent the international situation becomes, the more the strategic value of China-France relations is highlighted.

    China believes that the trend of multi-polarization is unstoppable, and the trend of globalization is irreversible, Wang said, emphasizing that the 80th anniversary of the United Nations should be taken as an opportunity to further strengthen the UN’s core role and ensure it plays its due role.

    He said China is willing to strengthen strategic communication and united cooperation with France, jointly practice multilateralism, oppose unilateral bullying, and resist bloc confrontations, so as to inject more certainty and predictability into a world of change and turmoil, promote equal and orderly multi-polarization and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.

    He stated that China is advancing toward high-quality development, committed to building a new, higher-level open economic system, creating a world-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized, while actively advancing the strategy of expanding domestic demand.

    China is willing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with France and hopes that the French side will provide a more favorable and fair environment for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in France, he said.

    China and the EU have resolved the brandy issue through friendly consultations, noted Wang, expressing the hope that France, as a core major power in the EU, will urge the EU side to properly address China-EU trade and economic disputes and actively respond to China’s concerns.

    The two sides also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, the Gaza situation, the Iranian nuclear issue, and other topics.

    French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China, Britain to strengthen copyright cooperation

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    LONDON, July 6 — China and Britain held an intergovernmental ministerial meeting on copyright affairs on Friday.

    The National Copyright Administration of China and the British Intellectual Property Office renewed and signed an updated version of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening cooperation on copyright.

    The updated memorandum builds upon the original China-Britain strategic cooperation MoU on copyright signed in 2010.

    Under the renewed agreement, the two sides will deepen exchanges and cooperation on copyright matters, regularly exchange legal and technical information on copyright and related rights, encourage mutual visits and training programs for copyright administrators and professionals, and promote cooperation between copyright collective management organizations.

    Both sides will jointly develop and implement annual work plans, carry out specific initiatives to fully leverage the MoU, and make new contributions to the advancement of international copyright governance and the development of the copyright sector in both countries.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • Iran’s Khamenei attends public event after weeks of war with Israel

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, according to a video carried by state television, after reports that he was in a “secure location” since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel in which top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists were killed.

    The video carried by state media showed dozens attending a ceremony to mark Ashura, the holiest day of the Shi’ite Muslim calendar, standing chanting as Khamenei entered a hall where many government functions are held.

    For apparent security reasons, Khamenei had issued pre-taped messages during the war which started on June 13, and avoided public appearances.

    On June 26, in pre-recorded remarks aired on state television, Khamenei promised that Iran would not surrender despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls.

    (Reuters)

  • Iran’s Khamenei attends public event after weeks of war with Israel

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, according to a video carried by state television, after reports that he was in a “secure location” since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel in which top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists were killed.

    The video carried by state media showed dozens attending a ceremony to mark Ashura, the holiest day of the Shi’ite Muslim calendar, standing chanting as Khamenei entered a hall where many government functions are held.

    For apparent security reasons, Khamenei had issued pre-taped messages during the war which started on June 13, and avoided public appearances.

    On June 26, in pre-recorded remarks aired on state television, Khamenei promised that Iran would not surrender despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls.

    (Reuters)

  • Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable.

    Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded to a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a “positive spirit”, a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel had agreed “to the necessary conditions to finalize” a 60-day truce.

    But in a sign of the potential challenges still facing the two sides, a Palestinian official from a militant group allied with Hamas said concerns remained over humanitarian aid, passage through the Rafah crossing in southern Israel to Egypt and clarity over a timetable for Israeli troop withdrawals.

    “The changes that Hamas seeks to make to the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are not acceptable to Israel,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement late on Saturday.

    The prime minister’s office added that the delegation will still fly to Qatar for talks over a possible deal to “continue the efforts to secure the return of our hostages based on the Qatari proposal that Israel agreed to.”

    Netanyahu, who is due to meet Trump in Washington on Monday, has repeatedly said Hamas must be disarmed, a position the militant group, which is thought to be holding 20 living hostages, has so far refused to discuss.

    The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

    Gaza’s health ministry says Israel’s retaliatory military assault on the enclave has killed over 57,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, displaced Gaza’s entire population internally and prompted accusations of genocide and war crimes. Israel denies the accusations.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by DSJ at International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Center (English only) (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Following are the opening remarks by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung kwok-kwan, at the International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Center today (July 6):

    The Honourable Professor Leung (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Deputy to the National People’s Congress, Member of the HKSAR Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and Member of the Legislative Council, Professor Priscilla Leung) , Dr Sun Jin (Director-General of the International Organization for Mediation Preparatory Office), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

    Good morning. It is my honour to join this International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Centre. We all know that today’s global economy is interconnected yet volatile. In order to maintain financial stability and investor confidence, we must keep abreast with market changes and cope with the need of cross-border businesses.
     
    Corporate restructuring is inherently a crucial strategic tool wielded in financial distress, which is vital for survival, renewal and resilience of the businesses. Indeed, successful restructuring preserves value of the businesses. Successful restructuring protects jobs of the employees. Successful restructuring instills confidence of the creditors. In short, successful corporate restructuring allows businesses to navigate adversity and becomes stronger for sustainable growth.

    Hong Kong is unique in the sense that it is the only common law jurisdiction in China and is deeply integrated with the Mainland market. It is therefore ideally positioned as a global centre for corporate restructuring. Now, I would like to outline how Hong Kong’s legal system delivers unparalleled advantages for business and investment, corporate restructuring and dispute resolution across Asia and beyond.

    The Foundation: “one country, two systems” and Common Law

    Hong Kong’s distinctiveness lies in the framework of “one country, two systems”, which preserves the common law system which is highly regarded by international community and reinforce our unique position to bridge the East and the West. This is not just theoretical – it translates into tangible expertise through our 13 000 solicitors and barristers, 560 Hong Kong lawyers licensed to practice in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), as well as 1 500 registered foreign lawyers, many of whom are multilingual and qualified in multiple jurisdictions. The accounting profession also plays a crucial role in corporate restructuring. We currently have over 6 500 establishments providing accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services. The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants boasts a membership of over 47 000, who are recognised globally in such diverse places as Australia, Canada, England and Wales, South Africa etc. 

    What does this mean? When international investors face cross-border restructuring or insolvency, they can count on our professionals who master common law principles and international standard as well as the complexities of the Mainland market.

    Connectivity: Mutual Legal Assistance

    Such expertise is amplified by Hong Kong’s unmatched connectivity with the Mainland, offering effective pathways through nine mutual legal assistance arrangements in civil and commercial matters.

    Consider this: a European investor restructuring a Mainland-based joint venture could gain critical tools simply by choosing Hong Kong.

    Firstly, in assets preservation, businesses may obtain Mainland court orders to freeze assets or preserve evidence — a relief which is not available for arbitration seated in common law jurisdiction other than Hong Kong.

    Secondly, in direct enforcement: Businesses may enforce Hong Kong arbitral awards and court judgments in the Mainland, the coverage of which is the widest globally, including judgments on intellectual property rights which are not covered in international conventions. 

    Thirdly, streamlined restructuring and liquidation: A Hong Kong-appointed liquidator can access Mainland courts in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Xiamen to take control of the company’s assets and records in the Mainland, facilitating an effective corporate restructuring or at times, winding up.

    This seamless integration makes Hong Kong the optimal choice for business and investment and also cross-border restructuring with Mainland elements.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and the New Era of Mediation

    Our advantages also extend to dispute resolution. The evidence is compelling — Hong Kong ranked globally number two as an arbitration seat under the 2025 Queen Mary University of London and White & Case International Arbitration Survey; last year, over 76 per cent of the cases handled by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre were international, with claims averaging HK$375 million, reflecting international trust in Hong Kong’s role in high-stakes cases.

    We recognise that modern challenges require diverse solutions, which is why we are promoting mediation in the Greater Bay Area. The recent establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong highlights this commitment, as the city positions itself as the capital of mediation.
     
    In terms of local capacity building, we have generally mandated mediation clauses in government contracts and have been enhancing training of mediators. 

    For regional integration, we are closely collaborating with our GBA partners to deploy Hong Kong mediation organisations to handle commercial mediation cases as referred to by the GBA courts; export Hong Kong’s best practice to develop GBA standard, including specialised mediation rules; and establish a unified GBA Mediators Panel for cross-border expertise. 

    The Greater Bay Area: Where Policies Meet Practice

    These initiatives reflect Hong Kong’s strategic role in the GBA. Innovative policies have created unprecedented opportunities. 

    For example, a Shenzhen company with Hong Kong shareholders of any investment ratio can now choose Hong Kong law to govern contracts, and choose Hong Kong as the arbitration seat. And the impact is visible: international investors can benefit from comprehensive legal protection under Hong Kong’s common law regime while navigating in Mainland’s dynamic markets with certainty and efficiency.

    In an era of growing complexity, businesses need to anchor in a jurisdiction that offers stability and connectivity. Hong Kong delivers precisely this – a common law system integrated with the world’s second largest economy, powered by world-class professionals conversant in global commerce and a robust and reliable dispute resolution mechanism.

    Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure you would fully explore the China advantages and the international advantages offered by Hong Kong in today’s Symposium. The Government will continue to solidify Hong Kong’s role as the premier global hub for business and investment. We support business ventures at every stage – from set-up, financing, management and operation to disputes resolution and restructuring.

    On this note, I wish this Symposium every success. Thank you very much.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by DSJ at International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Center (English only) (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Following are the opening remarks by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung kwok-kwan, at the International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Center today (July 6):

    The Honourable Professor Leung (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Deputy to the National People’s Congress, Member of the HKSAR Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and Member of the Legislative Council, Professor Priscilla Leung) , Dr Sun Jin (Director-General of the International Organization for Mediation Preparatory Office), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

    Good morning. It is my honour to join this International Symposium on Global Corporate Restructuring Centre. We all know that today’s global economy is interconnected yet volatile. In order to maintain financial stability and investor confidence, we must keep abreast with market changes and cope with the need of cross-border businesses.
     
    Corporate restructuring is inherently a crucial strategic tool wielded in financial distress, which is vital for survival, renewal and resilience of the businesses. Indeed, successful restructuring preserves value of the businesses. Successful restructuring protects jobs of the employees. Successful restructuring instills confidence of the creditors. In short, successful corporate restructuring allows businesses to navigate adversity and becomes stronger for sustainable growth.

    Hong Kong is unique in the sense that it is the only common law jurisdiction in China and is deeply integrated with the Mainland market. It is therefore ideally positioned as a global centre for corporate restructuring. Now, I would like to outline how Hong Kong’s legal system delivers unparalleled advantages for business and investment, corporate restructuring and dispute resolution across Asia and beyond.

    The Foundation: “one country, two systems” and Common Law

    Hong Kong’s distinctiveness lies in the framework of “one country, two systems”, which preserves the common law system which is highly regarded by international community and reinforce our unique position to bridge the East and the West. This is not just theoretical – it translates into tangible expertise through our 13 000 solicitors and barristers, 560 Hong Kong lawyers licensed to practice in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), as well as 1 500 registered foreign lawyers, many of whom are multilingual and qualified in multiple jurisdictions. The accounting profession also plays a crucial role in corporate restructuring. We currently have over 6 500 establishments providing accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services. The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants boasts a membership of over 47 000, who are recognised globally in such diverse places as Australia, Canada, England and Wales, South Africa etc. 

    What does this mean? When international investors face cross-border restructuring or insolvency, they can count on our professionals who master common law principles and international standard as well as the complexities of the Mainland market.

    Connectivity: Mutual Legal Assistance

    Such expertise is amplified by Hong Kong’s unmatched connectivity with the Mainland, offering effective pathways through nine mutual legal assistance arrangements in civil and commercial matters.

    Consider this: a European investor restructuring a Mainland-based joint venture could gain critical tools simply by choosing Hong Kong.

    Firstly, in assets preservation, businesses may obtain Mainland court orders to freeze assets or preserve evidence — a relief which is not available for arbitration seated in common law jurisdiction other than Hong Kong.

    Secondly, in direct enforcement: Businesses may enforce Hong Kong arbitral awards and court judgments in the Mainland, the coverage of which is the widest globally, including judgments on intellectual property rights which are not covered in international conventions. 

    Thirdly, streamlined restructuring and liquidation: A Hong Kong-appointed liquidator can access Mainland courts in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Xiamen to take control of the company’s assets and records in the Mainland, facilitating an effective corporate restructuring or at times, winding up.

    This seamless integration makes Hong Kong the optimal choice for business and investment and also cross-border restructuring with Mainland elements.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and the New Era of Mediation

    Our advantages also extend to dispute resolution. The evidence is compelling — Hong Kong ranked globally number two as an arbitration seat under the 2025 Queen Mary University of London and White & Case International Arbitration Survey; last year, over 76 per cent of the cases handled by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre were international, with claims averaging HK$375 million, reflecting international trust in Hong Kong’s role in high-stakes cases.

    We recognise that modern challenges require diverse solutions, which is why we are promoting mediation in the Greater Bay Area. The recent establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong highlights this commitment, as the city positions itself as the capital of mediation.
     
    In terms of local capacity building, we have generally mandated mediation clauses in government contracts and have been enhancing training of mediators. 

    For regional integration, we are closely collaborating with our GBA partners to deploy Hong Kong mediation organisations to handle commercial mediation cases as referred to by the GBA courts; export Hong Kong’s best practice to develop GBA standard, including specialised mediation rules; and establish a unified GBA Mediators Panel for cross-border expertise. 

    The Greater Bay Area: Where Policies Meet Practice

    These initiatives reflect Hong Kong’s strategic role in the GBA. Innovative policies have created unprecedented opportunities. 

    For example, a Shenzhen company with Hong Kong shareholders of any investment ratio can now choose Hong Kong law to govern contracts, and choose Hong Kong as the arbitration seat. And the impact is visible: international investors can benefit from comprehensive legal protection under Hong Kong’s common law regime while navigating in Mainland’s dynamic markets with certainty and efficiency.

    In an era of growing complexity, businesses need to anchor in a jurisdiction that offers stability and connectivity. Hong Kong delivers precisely this – a common law system integrated with the world’s second largest economy, powered by world-class professionals conversant in global commerce and a robust and reliable dispute resolution mechanism.

    Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure you would fully explore the China advantages and the international advantages offered by Hong Kong in today’s Symposium. The Government will continue to solidify Hong Kong’s role as the premier global hub for business and investment. We support business ventures at every stage – from set-up, financing, management and operation to disputes resolution and restructuring.

    On this note, I wish this Symposium every success. Thank you very much.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • Musk announces forming of ‘America Party’ in further break from Trump

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill would bankrupt America.

    A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Musk declared in a post on Saturday that “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”

    “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote.

    The announcement from Musk comes after Trump signed his self-styled “big, beautiful” tax-cut and spending bill into law on Friday, which Musk fiercely opposed.

    Musk, who became the word’s richest man thanks to his Tesla car company and his SpaceX satellite firm, spent hundreds of millions on Trump’s re-election and led the Department of Government Efficiency from the start of the president’s second term aimed at slashing government spending.

    The two have since fallen out spectacularly over disagreements about the bill.

    Musk said previously that he would start a new political party and spend money to unseat lawmakers who supported the bill.

    Trump earlier this week threatened to cut off the billions of dollars in subsidies that Musk’s companies receive from the federal government.

    Republicans have expressed concern that Musk’s on-again, off-again feud with Trump could hurt their chances to protect their majority in the 2026 midterm congressional elections.

    Asked on X what was the one thing that made him go from loving Trump to attacking him, Musk said: “Increasing the deficit from an already insane $2T under Biden to $2.5T. This will bankrupt the country.”

    He referenced the growth of Greece from subjugation to preeminence in the ancient world in another tweet, saying: “The way we’re going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield.”

    There was no immediate comment from Trump or the White House on Musk’s announcement.

    The feud with Trump, often described as one between the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful, has led to several precipitous falls in Tesla’s share price.

    The stock soared after Trump’s November reelection and hit a high of more than $488 in December, before losing more than half of its value in April and closing last week out at $315.35.

    Despite Musk’s deep pockets, breaking the Republican-Democratic duopoly will be a tall order, given that it has dominated American political life for more than 160 years, while Trump’s approval ratings in polls in his second term have generally held firm above 40 percent, despite often divisive policies.

    (Reuters)

  • PM Modi pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary on Sunday, describing him as the “immortal son of the nation” and lauding his lifelong dedication to India’s unity, pride, and development.

    In a post on X, PM Modi said, “A heartfelt tribute to the immortal son of the nation, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on his birth anniversary. He sacrificed his life to protect the honour, dignity, and pride of the country. His ideals and principles are invaluable in the construction of a developed and self-reliant India.”

    The Prime Minister also shared a video clip highlighting Dr. Mookerjee’s life, values, and his vision for India.

    “Bengal’s son, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, used to say that any nation can only be secure through its own energy. He had immense faith in the nation’s resources and in the capable people of this country,” PM Modi noted.

    Reflecting on Dr. Mookerjee’s contributions post-Independence, the Prime Minister said,
    “After Independence, his vision helped lift the country from despair and disappointment. As the first Minister for Industry and Supply, he drafted India’s first industrial policy. He believed that if the government, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worked together, India would soon achieve economic independence.”

    PM Modi also praised Dr. Mookerjee’s forward-thinking approach, “His contributions towards women’s empowerment, education, and the shaping of India’s nuclear policy were far ahead of his time. I pay my deepest respects to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and bow to his memory.”

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid homage, recalling Dr. Mookerjee’s powerful stance against the dual governance system in Jammu and Kashmir.

    “In one country, two constitutions, two heads, and two flags will not work… This was the lifelong pledge of the great man, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who tirelessly dedicated himself to an undivided India,” CM Yogi said on X.

    He added, “Humble tributes to the revered Dr. Mookerjee ji, the founding president of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a fervent nationalist thinker, and a martyr of Kashmir’s integration. Your life remains a timeless beacon of national unity, education, and public service that will continue to inspire generations.”

    Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also remembered Dr. Mookerjee, stating,
    “Remembering the illustrious son of Maa Bharati, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Ji, on his Janm Jayanti. A visionary leader and great educationist, he sacrificed his life for a united and modern India. His unparalleled contribution to nation-building continues to inspire generations.”

    Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh—ideological predecessor of today’s Bharatiya Janata Party—is remembered as a staunch nationalist, a visionary political leader, and an educationist committed to India’s sovereignty and progress.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Brain-Computer Interface Reveals How the Human Brain Reacts to Live Art

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — Recent photos of Tsinghua University students wearing mysterious headdresses studded with silver electrodes at a theater performance have caused a stir online.

    The “magic hats” are key components of a portable brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed to record neural activity as students experience live performances, the university said. The experiment was aimed at decoding aesthetic responses and studying neural activity patterns during art appreciation.

    Gao Xiaorong, a professor at Tsinghua University, confirmed that this marks “China’s first application of non-invasive BCI technology in neuroscience research directly on a live performance stage.”

    Results showed increased activity in areas of the brain responsible for emotion and sensory processing during artistic activity.

    “Live performances elicit stronger brain resonance associated with emotional immersion,” explained doctoral student Li Zexuan, a member of the research team. “These findings reveal why live performances evoke deeper experiences in us.”

    BCI technology, which records and decodes brain signals to enable “dialogue” between mind and machine, is rapidly developing in China.

    Currently, this research group is collaborating with other universities and creative groups across the country to study the influence of art on mood.

    “We aim to identify neural patterns in people suffering from emotional disorders, such as anxiety patients, to provide scientific guidance for emotional therapy,” said Gao Xiaorong. -0-

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