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  • US mission in Taipei says Trump’s ‘unification’ comment was about US-China trade

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment on “unification” was about the U.S.-China trade relationship, and U.S. policy towards Taiwan has not changed, the de facto embassy on the island said on Tuesday, after the wording caused unease in Taipei.

    China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to “reunify” with the island, by force if necessary. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, saying only the island’s people can decide their future.

    Washington and Beijing on Monday agreed to slash steep tariffs for at least 90 days, pausing their trade war, a move Trump praised when speaking to reporters at the White House.

    “They’ve agreed to open China, fully open China, and I think it’s going to be fantastic for China, I think it’s going to be fantastic for us, and I think it’s going to be great for unification and peace,” he said, without mentioning Taiwan.

    In a statement, the American Institute in Taiwan, which operates as a de facto embassy in the absence of formal diplomatic ties, said Trump was speaking about U.S.-China trade.

    “It’s clear President Trump was speaking in the context of the U.S.-China trade relationship,” a spokesperson said. “U.S. policy on Taiwan remains the same, and the U.S. approach to Taiwan has remained consistent across decades and administrations.”

    Taiwan’s presidential office, in a separate statement, noted the U.S. comment that Trump was referring to trade talks with China and not Taiwan.

    “The U.S. commitment to Taiwan remains strong and unchanged,” spokesperson Karen Kuo said, adding that Taiwan’s understanding was that the U.S.-China trade talks did not touch on Taiwan-related issues.

    Trump’s remarks created concern in some government and diplomatic circles in Taiwan on whether U.S. policy towards the island had changed, seven sources told Reuters.

    “Is he going to change the status quo, accepting the annexation of Taiwan?” one of the sources said, a senior official who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.

    The U.S. government only officially recognises the government in Beijing, and does not take a position on Taiwan’s sovereignty, only acknowledging China’s position on the subject under Washington’s long-standing “one China policy”.

    Washington is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, and has repeatedly expressed condemnation of stepped-up Chinese military activities, including the latest round of war games in April.

    –Reuters

  • Illicit liquor tragedy in Punjab: six arrested, 14 dead, several hospitalised

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In the aftermath of a tragic incident involving the consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Majitha block, six individuals have been arrested in connection with the case that has claimed 14 lives and left six others hospitalised. The incident spans five villages under the Majitha block in Amritsar district, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

    Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Border Range, Satinder Singh, described the situation as “deeply unfortunate,” adding, “So far, six people have been arrested, including the kingpin and local distributors involved in the supply chain.”

    Providing further details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar (Rural), Maninder Singh, said that four local suppliers were arrested on Monday. Their interrogation led to the capture of Prabhjeet Singh, who played a central role in the distribution of the illicit liquor.

    “During questioning, Prabhjeet Singh revealed that he had procured 50 litres of methanol from Sahib Singh—the main supplier. He then diluted it to manufacture approximately 120 litres of spurious liquor, which was distributed through four local sellers,” said SSP Singh.

    Legal proceedings have been initiated under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 61A of the Excise Act against all six accused. “We are pursuing this case with the utmost seriousness and are committed to dismantling the entire network responsible for this tragedy,” the SSP added.

    Meanwhile, the civil administration and police are conducting door-to-door surveys in the affected villages to identify individuals who may have consumed the adulterated liquor and to ensure they receive prompt medical treatment.

    Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said, “We received alarming reports from five villages late last night. Many individuals were in critical condition after consuming the liquor. Our medical teams responded swiftly and are still going house to house to check for symptoms and provide immediate care.”

    Efforts are ongoing to prevent further casualties, and the administration has assured full support to the affected families. Two FIRs have been registered in the case, and raids are being conducted to uncover further links in the illicit liquor distribution chain.

    (With ANI inputs)

  • MIL-Evening Report: AWPA calls on Albanese to raise West Papuan human rights with Prabowo

    Asia Pacific Report

    An Australian solidarity group for West Papuan self-determination has called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise the human rights crisis in the Melanesian region with the Indonesian president this week.

    Albanese is visiting Indonesia for two days from tomorrow.

    AWPA has written a letter to Albanese making the appeal for him to raise the issue with President Prabowo Subianto.

    “The Australian people care about human rights and, in light of the ongoing abuses in West Papua, we are urging Prime Minister Albanese to raise the human rights situation in West Papua with the Indonesian President during his visit to Jakarta,” said Joe Collins of AWPA.

    He said the solidarity group was urging Albanese to support the West Papuan people by encouraging the Indonesian government to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua to investigate the human rights situation in the territory.

    The West Papuan people have been calling for such a visit for years.

    Concerned over military ties
    “We are also concerned about the close ties between the ADF [Australian Defence Force] and the Indonesian military,” Collins said.

    “We believe that the ADF should be distancing itself from the Indonesian military while there are ongoing human rights abuses in West Papua, not increasing ties with the Indonesian security forces as is the case at present.”

    Collins said that the group understood that it was in the interest of the Australian government to have good relations with Indonesia, “but good relations should not be at the expense of the West Papuan people”.

    “The West Papuan people are not going to give up their struggle for self-determination. It’s an issue that is not going away,” Collins added.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Draper, Professor, and Executive Director: Institute for International Trade, and Jean Monnet Chair of Trade and Environment, University of Adelaide

    Defying expectations, the United States and China have announced an important agreement to de-escalate bilateral trade tensions after talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

    The good, the bad and the ugly

    The good news is their recent tariff increases will be slashed. The US has cut tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China has reduced levies on US imports from 125% to 10%. This greatly eases major bilateral trade tensions, and explains why financial markets rallied.

    The bad news is twofold. First, the remaining tariffs are still high by modern standards. The US average trade-weighted tariff rate was 2.2% on January 1 2025, while it is now estimated to be up to 17.8%. This makes it the highest tariff wall since the 1930s.

    Overall, it is very likely a new baseline has been set. Bilateral tariff-free trade belongs to a bygone era.

    Second, these tariff reductions will be in place for 90 days, while negotiations continue. Talks will likely include a long list of difficult-to-resolve issues. China’s currency management policy and industrial subsidies system dominated by state-owned enterprises will be on the table. So will the many non-tariff barriers Beijing can turn on and off like a tap.

    China is offering to purchase unspecified quantities of US goods – in a repeat of a US-China “Phase 1 deal” from Trump’s first presidency that was not implemented. On his first day in office in January, amid a blizzard of executive orders, Trump ordered a review of that deal’s implementation. The review found China didn’t follow through on the agriculture, finance and intellectual property protection commitments it had made.

    Unless the US has now decided to capitulate to Beijing’s retaliatory actions, it is difficult to see the US being duped again.

    Failure to agree on these points would reveal the ugly truth that both countries continue to impose bilateral export controls on goods deemed sensitive, such as semiconductors (from the US to China) and processed critical minerals (from China to the US).

    Moreover, in its so-called “reciprocal” negotiations with other countries, the US is pressing trading partners to cut certain sensitive China-sourced goods from their exports destined for US markets. China is deeply unhappy about these US demands and has threatened to retaliate against trading partners that adopt them.

    A temporary truce

    Overall, the announcement is best viewed as a truce that does not shift the underlying structural reality that the US and China are locked into a long-term cycle of escalating strategic competition.



    Read more:
    Why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading

    That cycle will have its ups (the latest announcement) and downs (the tariff wars that preceded it). For now, both sides have agreed to announce victory and focus on other matters.

    For the US, this means ensuring there will be consumer goods on the shelves in time for Halloween and Christmas, albeit at inflated prices. For China, it means restoring some export market access to take pressure off its increasingly ailing economy.

    As neither side can vanquish the other, the likely long-term result is a frozen conflict. This will be punctuated by attempts to achieve “escalation dominance”, as that will determine who emerges with better terms. Observers’ opinions on where the balance currently lies are divided.

    Along the way, and to use a quote widely attributed to Winston Churchill, to “jaw-jaw is better than to war-war”. Fasten your seat belts, there is more turbulence to come.

    Where does this leave the rest of us?

    Significantly, the US has not (so far) changed its basic goals for all its bilateral trade deals.

    Its overarching aim is to cut the goods trade deficit by reducing goods imports and eliminating non-tariff barriers it says are “unfairly” prohibiting US exports. The US also wants to remove barriers to digital trade and investments by tech giants and “derisk” certain imports that it deems sensitive for national security reasons.

    The agreement between the US and UK last week clearly reflects these goals in operation. While the UK received some concessions, the remaining tariffs are higher, at 10% overall, than on April 2 and subject to US-imposed import quotas. Furthermore, the UK must open its market for certain goods while removing China-originating content from steel and pharmaceutical products destined for the US.

    For Washington’s Pacific defence treaty allies, including Australia, nothing has changed. Potentially difficult negotiations with the Trump administration lie ahead, particularly if the US decides to use our security dependencies as leverage to wring concessions in trade. Japan has already disavowed linking security and trade, and their progress should be closely watched.

    The US has previously paused high tariffs on manufacturing nations in South-East Asia, particularly those used by other nations as export platforms to avoid China tariffs. Vietnam, Cambodia and others will face sustained uncertainty and increasingly difficult balancing acts. The economic stakes are higher for them.

    They, like the Japanese, are long-practised in the subtle arts of balancing the two giants. Still, juggling ties with both Washington and Beijing will become the act of an increasingly high-wire trapeze artist.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead – https://theconversation.com/the-us-and-china-have-reached-a-temporary-truce-in-the-trade-wars-but-more-turbulence-lies-ahead-256448

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  • Indian markets open in negative, experts say will remain volatile

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Indian equities opened on a tepid note on Tuesday, following a strong rally witnessed in the previous session.

    The early weakness was attributed to profit booking as the markets attempted to stabilize recent gains. However, the indices soon pared losses and turned positive, reflecting underlying investor confidence.

    The benchmark indices started marginally lower, with the Nifty 50 opening at 24,864.05, down by 60.65 points or 0.24 per cent, while the BSE Sensex slipped by 180.30 points or 0.22 per cent to begin the day at 82,249.60.

    According to market experts, Monday’s strong rally was driven by high net-worth individuals (HNIs), while participation from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained subdued. If institutional buying picks up alongside HNI interest, markets could see a broader turnaround.

    Ajay Bagga Banking and Market Expert told ANI “Indian markets surged, though the FPI and DII numbers were muted, which means that non institutional buying was the major prop for the Indian markets. This morning futures are tepid but if the buying is coming from domestic retail and domestic HNI prop desks, then it should continue”.

    In sectoral performance, Nifty Pharma led the gains with a rise of 1.2 per cent, while Nifty PSU Bank also traded in the green. On the other hand, most other sectoral indices were in the red, with Nifty IT declining by more than 1 per cent.

    On the global front, markets were surprised by a trade deal between China and the United States that resets their economic relationship. Once again, U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach of “shock, awe, negotiate and deal” was seen in action.

    While there had been intense speculation and strong rhetoric since January 20, the final outcome appeared to be more subdued, changing little in terms of strategic direction but opening the door for fresh negotiations.

    Akshay Chinchalkar, Head of Research, Axis Securities said “The nifty jumped 3.8 per cent yesterday, In doing so, the benchmark also confirmed a so-called bullish flip above the 200-day moving average, a signal which has proven to produce short-term positive returns. Support now sits between 24650 and 24700, while 25000 is key psychological resistance. Time-wise, 15th May +/- one trading day is an important marker.

    (ANI)

  • Indian rupee opens stronger against US dollar

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Indian rupee opened 75 paise stronger at 84.65 against the US dollar on Tuesday, compared to its previous close of 85.38 per dollar.
    According to analysts, the trading range for the day was expected to lie between 84.50 and 85.25. The dollar maintained its gains following a significant trade agreement between the United States and China.

    Under the pact, the US will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 per cent to 30 per cent for a period of 90 days, while China announced it would cut tariffs on US goods from 125 per cent to 10 per cent over the same duration. The two countries have agreed to establish a mechanism to continue dialogue on economic and trade relations.
    Analysts noted that any fresh developments on the geopolitical front are likely to significantly influence the rupee’s trajectory.

    In FY25, the rupee traded in the range of 83.10 to 87.60 against the greenback. It initially weakened following the US election results and depreciated by 2.4 per cent over the fiscal year due to persistent FPI outflows and a robust US dollar. 

    Despite these headwinds, the rupee remained relatively stable compared to other global currencies, supported by strong government finances, a narrowing current account deficit, improved liquidity, and moderating oil prices, among other factors, according to the NSE’s Market Pulse Report for April.

    Towards the end of the year, a reversal in dollar strength and renewed FPI inflows into debt instruments supported the rupee’s recovery, leading to an appreciation of 2.4 per cent in March 2025.
    The rupee’s average annualised volatility declined to 2.7 per cent in FY25, placing it among the least volatile major emerging market currencies and reflecting India’s robust external buffers and prudent forex management.

    “However, the rupee remained overvalued, with the 40-currency trade-weighted REER rising to 105.3. Nonetheless, both REER and NEER moderated gradually from H1FY25, indicating a softening of the overvaluation. The one-year forward premium for the rupee continued to moderate, reflecting shifting premium dynamics and India’s macroeconomic resilience,” the report stated.

    (IANS)

  • Cricket-Australia’s Green, Cummins and Hazlewood return for World Test Championship final

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australia named all-rounder Cameron Green in their 15-man squad on Tuesday for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, where they will face South Africa at Lord’s from June 11-15.

    Green was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back during the one-day international series in England last year and had surgery in October, but returned to playing for Gloucestershire in English county cricket last month.

    Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

    Fellow pace bowler Josh Hazlewood was also included after a spell out with a hip injury.

    “We are fortunate and looking forward to having Pat, Josh, and Cam back in the squad,” chief selector George Bailey said.

    “The team finished the WTC cycle with an impressive series victory in Sri Lanka following an equally strong summer in defeating India for the first time in a decade.

    “Those series capped a consistent performance across the two-year cycle and now presents us with the incredibly exciting opportunity to defend the WTC.

    “It means a lot to the group to reach the final, and they’re very much looking forward to the challenge South Africa will present at Lord’s.”

    Australia won the World Test Championship in 2023 after beating India in the final at The Oval.

    Teenager Sam Konstas was also included in the squad, adding a specialist option for the opener’s spot, but media reports in Australia said the team could elevate Marnus Labuschagne from number three.

    The squad will then embark on a tour of the Caribbean, where they will play the West Indies in three tests from June 25. A squad for the five Twenty20 internationals that follow will be named at a later date.

    Australia squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.

    –Reuters

  • China stocks flat, Hong Kong retreats as tariff optimism fades

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Chinese stock prices were little changed on Tuesday whereas those in Hong Kong fell, as initial euphoria over a Sino-U.S. trade truce involving the reduction and delay of tariffs gave way to caution.

    An agreement between U.S. and Chinese officials after weekend talks in Geneva led to a rally in global markets and the U.S. dollar. However, fear that further negotiations could prove a slog still lingered and weighed on investor sentiment.

    China’s blue-chip CSI 300 Index was little changed at midday while the Shanghai Composite Index added less than 0.1%.

    In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 1.8% and the benchmark Hang Seng Index weakened 1.7%, retreating from a six-week high. The Hang Seng Tech Index tumbled 3%.

    The trade deal exceeded market expectations but investors were confused and worried what changes might come after the “temporary peace”, Jefferies analysts said in a client note.

    “Institutional investors are becoming more cautious” and odds for policy support in the coming months may drop following the unexpectedly positive trade outcome, they said.

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking after talks with Chinese officials in Geneva, said on Monday the sides had agreed on a 90-day pause on tit-for-tat trade action.

    The U.S. will cut extra tariffs imposed in April on Chinese imports to 30% from 145% and Chinese duties on U.S. imports will fall to 10% from 125%, the sides said on Monday.

    On Tuesday, the energy sector advanced 0.7% and the banking sub-index climbed 1.2%, leading onshore markets higher.

    The strategically important rare earths sector not mentioned in the talks – slipped 1%. The consumer electronics sector lost 0.4%, giving up earlier gains on tariff relief.

    Chinese stocks have recovered from a sell-off last month triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s punitive tariff measures on his so-called Liberation Day on April 2. The blue-chip Index is now trading 0.2% above that day.

    “We have been adding to China over the past months on the view that in the long term the current level of tariffs would be significantly reduced,” said Kamil Dimmich, partner and portfolio manager at North of South Capital EM fund.

    “Markets have been fairly quick to price in the anticipated ‘normalization’, so we are no longer in a rush to add but remain happy with our exposures in China. Most likely there will be further ups and downs over the coming weeks and months so there may be better times to add.”

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CS calls for voter registration

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, together with representatives from the four civil service central consultative councils, today visited the Queensway Government Offices today to appeal to colleagues to register as voters and cast their votes in the Legislative Council General Election, due to be held on December 7 this year.

    Acting Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Clement Woo was also present, distributing leaflets on voter registration.

    Mr Chan stressed that, as the backbone of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, civil servants bear the responsibility of implementing and supporting the administration in accordance with the law.

    The Chief Secretary said: “Today, together with the representatives from the four civil service central consultative councils, I visited colleagues in different government departments to appeal to those who are eligible but have not yet registered as voters to actively do so, and to remind those who have already registered as voters to check the accuracy of their registration details through the online system and submit an application to update their details in a timely manner if necessary, to ensure their voting rights are not affected.

    “We also appeal to our colleagues to convey this message to their families and friends to get well prepared for the LegCo General Election to be held at the end of this year and to vote enthusiastically to fulfil their civic duties and elect patriotic, capable and dedicated legislators devoted to serving the people, Hong Kong and our country.”

    The 2025 Voter Registration Campaign urges eligible individual and bodies who have not yet registered as voters to submit registration applications to the Registration & Electoral Office (REO) as early as possible – and on or before the statutory deadline of June 2.

    Registered voters who wish to record changes to their residential address or other registration particulars should also submit such applications to the REO on or before June 2.

    Both applications for new registration and changes to particulars can be submitted through the iAM Smart app, or by email, mail or fax with the correct forms.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Result of the Daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction held on May 13, 2025

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    Tenor 1-day
    Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 25,000
    Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 5,401
    Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 5,401
    Cut off Rate (%) 6.01
    Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.01
    Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA

    Ajit Prasad          
    Deputy General Manager
    (Communications)    

    Press Release: 2025-2026/308

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Traditional Māori Welcome at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, was warmly received with a traditional Mihi Whakatau (welcome ceremony) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington, reflecting the hospitality of Aotearoa New Zealand and the strong appreciation for cultural traditions that underpin ASEAN-New Zealand relations.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with New Zealand’s SOM Leader for ASEAN

    Source: ASEAN

    Today, in Wellington, New Zealand, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, met with Deputy Secretary, Americas and Asia Group and ASEAN SOM Leader of New Zealand, H.E. Grahame Morton, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand. Both sides discussed progress of ASEAN–New Zealand cooperation, noting the recent convening of the 32nd ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue and the ongoing preparations for the Commemorative Summit on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue Relations in October 2025, in Malaysia.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN joins Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand for lunch meeting

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, had a lunch meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, in Wellington today. Both sides discussed ASEAN-New Zealand relations, and explored ways to further substantiate the longstanding partnership, especially leading up to the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit to mark the 50th anniversary of their Dialogue Relations in October 2025.

     
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  • CJI Sanjiv Khanna retires; Justice B.R. Gavai set to take over as 52nd CJI

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna will retire on Tuesday, marking the end of his tenure as the 51st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

    He assumed office on November 10, 2024, and retires after serving in the apex position for six months.

    Justice Khanna has formally recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. The recommendation was made to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, and once accepted by President Murmu, Justice Gavai will be sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

    As per judicial tradition, Justice Khanna will sit on a ceremonial bench, alongside his successor.

    The Supreme Court Bar Association is set to bid farewell to the outgoing Chief Justice in a formal ceremony, during which Justice Khanna is expected to deliver his farewell address.

    Justice Gavai was elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019.

    At the age of 64, he is scheduled to hold the top judicial post until November 23, 2025, when he turns 65, the retirement age for Supreme Court judges.

    A native of Amravati, Maharashtra, Justice Gavai began his legal career on March 16, 1985. He trained under Raja S. Bhonsale, a former Advocate General and High Court judge. After 1990, he focussed his legal practice at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, with special emphasis on Constitutional and Administrative Law.

    He has held several key public legal positions, including Assistant Government Pleader, Additional Public Prosecutor, and later Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for the Nagpur Bench.

    (IANS)

  • Rush of diplomatic calls follow Trump’s offer to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. and European diplomats went on a flurry of calls in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump offered on Monday to join prospective Ukraine-Russia talks later this week, trying to find a path that would bring an end to the war in Ukraine.

    Trump’s surprise offer to join the talks on Thursday in Istanbul came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in a fresh twist to the stop-start peace talks process, said he would travel Turkey and wait to meet President Vladimir Putin there.

    After Trump’s announcement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the “way forward for a ceasefire” in Ukraine with European counterparts, including the foreign ministers of Britain and France, and the EU’s foreign policy chief, the State Department said on Monday.

    Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his German and Polish counterparts were also on the call, according to the readout.

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks late on Monday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss Moscow’s direct talks with Kyiv – a proposal that came from Putin at the weekend, the Russian foreign ministry said.

    It remained unclear who would travel from Moscow to Istanbul to take part in the direct talks, which would be the first between the two sides since the early days of the war that Russia launched with its invasion on Ukraine in February 2022.

    There has been no response from the Kremlin to Zelenskiy’s offer to meet Putin in Istanbul and Moscow was yet to comment on Trump’s offer to join the talks.

    If Zelenskiy and Putin, who make no secret of their contempt for each other, were to meet on Thursday it would be their first face-to-face meeting since December 2019.

    “Don’t underestimate Thursday in Turkey,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday.

    Trump’s current schedule has him visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week.

    Ukraine and its European allies have been seeking to put pressure on Moscow to accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from Monday, with the leaders of four major European powers travelling to Kyiv on Saturday to show unity with Zelenskiy.

    Earlier on Monday, the German government said Europe would start preparing new sanctions against Russia unless the Kremlin by the end of the day started abiding by the ceasefire.

    Ukraine’s military said on Monday that fighting along parts of the frontline in the country’s east was at the same intensity it would be if there were no ceasefire.

    Putin called the Western European and Ukrainian demands for a ceasefire “ultimatums” that the Kremlin said on Monday are for Russia an unacceptable language.

    Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of the international affairs committee of the Federation Council, the upper house of Russia’s parliament, told the Izvestia media outlet in remarks published on Tuesday that the talks between Moscow and Kyiv can move further than they did in the 2022.

    “If the Ukrainian delegation shows up at these talks with a mandate to abandon any ultimatums and look for common ground, I am sure that we could move forward even further than we did,” Izvestia cited Kosachev as saying.

    (Reuters)

  • Flight disruptions continue amid India-Pakistan tensions

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Air India and IndiGo have cancelled flights to and from key border cities for Tuesday, May 13, prioritizing passenger safety.

    Air India has suspended operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot.

    IndiGo has also cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot.

    These cancellations come just a day after 32 airports were reopened for civilian operations following a temporary shutdown due to rising military tensions.

    Tensions escalated after the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. India responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Over 100 terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Hizbul Mujahideen were reportedly killed.

    Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile strikes, which were intercepted by India’s air defence systems. India then launched further precision strikes on military targets deep inside Pakistan.

    Airlines and the Airports Authority of India closely monitor the situation, with further updates expected as developments unfold. 

    (With IANS inputs)

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Making of subsidiary legislation under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The Acting Chief Executive in Council today (May 13) approved the making of the Safeguarding National Security (Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) Regulation (the Regulation) under section 110 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) and the making of the Safeguarding National Security (Declaration of Prohibited Places) Order (the Order) by the Acting Chief Executive under section 42 of the SNSO, to provide for specific details in respect of the provisions in Chapter V of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKNSL) concerning the mandate of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OSNS), in order to fulfil the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)’s constitutional duty to further improve the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security. Both pieces of subsidiary legislation were gazetted on the same day and came into effect immediately.

    National security is within the purview of the Central Authorities. Article 48 of the HKNSL provides that the Central People’s Government (CPG) shall establish in the HKSAR the OSNS, which shall perform its mandate for safeguarding national security in accordance with the law. Chapter V of the HKNSL provides for the mandate of the OSNS, including overseeing, guiding, co-ordinating with, and providing support to the HKSAR in the performance of its duties for safeguarding national security. Also, the OSNS shall, upon approval by the CPG, exercise jurisdiction over a case concerning an offence endangering national security under the HKNSL in a circumstance specified in Article 55 of the HKNSL. According to Article 61 of the HKNSL, the relevant departments of the HKSAR Government shall provide necessary facilitation and support to the OSNS in performing its mandate in accordance with the HKNSL, and shall stop any act obstructing the performance of such mandate and hold those who commit such act liable in accordance with the law. The HKSAR Government must perform its constitutional duty to enact local legislation for the better carrying into effect of the relevant provisions of the HKNSL.

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  • Outlining India’s doctrinal shift to hard-nosed message for Pak: Read PM Modi’s full address to nation

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, in a powerful televised address to the nation, minced no words in criticising Pakistan and its terror-supporting tactics while underlining that ‘Operation Sindoor’ is the country’s policy against terror, making it clear that terror and trade, terror and talk cannot happen together while water and blood can’t also flow at the same time. The Prime Minister’s hard-hitting address came close on the heels of the Indian Armed Forces’ successful ‘Operation Sindoor’, which targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan as well as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation to the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives of civilians.

    Here is the full text of PM Modi’s special address to the nation.

    My dear countrymen, Namaskar!

    In the past days, we all have witnessed both the strength and patience of our country. First of all, on behalf of the people of India, I salute the valiant forces of India, the armed forces, our intelligence agencies, and our scientists. Our brave soldiers displayed immense courage to achieve the objectives of Operation Sindoor. I pay tribute to their bravery, courage and valour. I dedicate this valour to every mother, every sister and every daughter of the country.

    Friends,

    The barbarity displayed by terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22 had shocked the entire country and the world. The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty. This was also a disgusting attempt to break the harmony and unity of the country.

    For me, personally, this was very painful. After this terrorist attack, the entire nation, every citizen, every community, every class, every political party, unitedly stood up for strong action against terrorism. We gave full freedom to the Indian forces to wipe out the terrorists. And today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows the consequence of wiping out the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters.

    Friends,

    Operation Sindoor is not just a name but it’s a reflection of the feelings of millions of people of the country. Operation ‘Sindoor’ is our unwavering commitment to justice. In the late night of 6th May, and in the early morning of 7th May, the whole world saw this pledge turn into reality. Indian forces attacked terror hideouts in Pakistan and their training centres with precision.

    The terrorists had never imagined that India could take such a big decision. But when the country is united, endowed with the spirit of Nation First and national interest is paramount, then strong decisions are taken and results are achieved.

    When India’s missiles and drones attacked terrorist bases in Pakistan, not only the buildings of terrorist organizations but their courage also was shaken badly.

    Terrorist bases, like Bahawalpur and Muridke are universities of global terrorism. The big terrorist attacks of the world, be it 9/11, be it London Tube bombings, or the big terrorist attacks which have happened in India in the last many decades their roots are somehow connected to these terrorist hideouts.

    The terrorists had wiped out the Sindoor of our sisters and India responded by destroying their terrorist headquarters. More than 100 dreaded terrorists have been killed in these attacks by India.

    Many terrorist leaders were roaming freely in Pakistan for the last two and a half to three decades who used to conspire against India. India killed them in one stroke.

    Friends,

    Pakistan was deeply disappointed and frustrated by this action of India.

    It was bewildered and in this bewilderment it did another cowardly act. Instead of supporting India’s strike against terrorism, Pakistan started attacking India itself.

    Pakistan targeted our schools, colleges, Gurdwaras, temples and houses of civilians. Pakistan targeted our military base.

    But in this act Pakistan itself got exposed. The world saw how Pakistan’s drones and missiles fell like straws in front of India. India’s strong air defence system destroyed them in the sky itself.

    Pakistan had prepared for an attack on the border, but India struck at the heart of Pakistan. India’s drones and missiles attacked with precision. They damaged those airbases of the Pakistani Air Forces, of which Pakistan was very proud. India caused heavy damage to Pakistan in the first three days itself, which it had never imagined. That’s why after India’s aggressive action, Pakistan started looking for ways to escape.

    Pakistan was pleading to the world to ease tensions. And after suffering heavy losses, Pakistan’s army contacted our DGMO on the afternoon of 10th May. By then we had destroyed the infrastructure of terrorism on a large scale.

    The terrorists were eliminated. We had destroyed the terror camps established in the heart of Pakistan. Therefore, when Pakistan appealed and said that it will not indulge in any sort of terror activities or military audacity further, India considered it.

    And I am repeating again, we have just suspended our retaliatory action against Pakistan’s terror and military camps. In the coming days we will measure every step of Pakistan on the criterion that what sort of attitude Pakistan will adopt ahead.

    Friends,

    India’s three forces, our Air Force, our Army and our Navy, our Border Security Force – BSF, India’s paramilitary forces, are constantly on alert. After the surgical strike and air strike, now Operation Sindoor is India’s policy against terrorism. Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in our fight against terrorism and has set up a new parameter and new normal.

    First, if there is a terrorist attack on India, a fitting reply will be given.

    We will give a befitting response on our terms only. We will take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge.

    Secondly, India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail.

    Thirdly, we will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism. During Operation Sindoor the world has again seen the ugly face of Pakistan, when top Pakistani army officers came to bid farewell to the slain terrorists. This is strong evidence of state-sponsored terrorism.We will continue to take decisive steps to protect India and our citizens from any threat.

    Friends,

    We have defeated Pakistan every time on the battlefield. And this time Operation Sindoor has added a new dimension. We have displayed our capabilities in the deserts and mountains and also proved our superiority in New Age Warfare. During this operation the authenticity of our Made in India weapons were also proven. Today the world is witnessing that in 21st century warfare the time has come for Made in India defense equipment.

    Friends,

    Our greatest strength is our unity against all forms of terrorism. This is certainly not the era of war but this is also not the era of terrorism. Zero tolerance against terrorism is the guarantee for a better world.

    Friends,

    The way the Pakistani army, Pakistan government are encouraging terrorism, it will destroy Pakistan one day. If Pakistan wants to survive, it will have to destroy its terror infrastructure. There is no other way to peace. India’s stand is very clear… Terror and talks cannot go together… Terror and trade cannot go together…. Water and blood cannot flow together.

    Today, I would also like to tell the global community that our stated policy has been: if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on terrorism; and if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

    Dear countrymen,

    Today is Buddha Purnima. Lord Buddha has shown us the path of peace. The path of peace also goes through power. Humanity should move towards peace and prosperity. Every Indian should be able to live in peace, and can fulfill the dream of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). For this, it is very necessary for India to be powerful. And it is also necessary to use this power when required. And in the last few days, India has done just that.

    Once again, I salute the Indian Army and Armed forces. I bow to the courage of every Indian, to the oath and resolve of unity of the people of India.

    Thank you, Bharat Mata ki Jai!!! Bharat Mata ki Jai!!! Bharat Mata ki Jai!!!

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China and LAC countries to deepen building of 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

    BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) — China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries will jointly deepen and thoroughly advance the building of a community with a shared future, said Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese government for Latin American affairs.

    He made the statement ahead of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States).

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony and unveil new initiatives and measures to further strengthen ties. China and LAC countries are expected to make progress in a wide range of areas, including scientific and technological innovation, trade and investment, and artificial intelligence (AI).

    China and LAC countries will take a retrospective look at their original aspirations, pool consensus, and jointly map out future plans, Qiu Xiaoqi said.

    Qiu Xiaoqi recalled that in July 2014, Xi Jinping and LAC leaders announced the establishment of the China-CELAC Forum. In January 2015, the forum held its first ministerial meeting in Beijing, turning the vision of cooperation into reality.

    Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the first meeting of the forum, where he provided strategic guidance and laid a solid foundation for the successful launch of the forum and its long-term development.

    Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the second ministerial meeting of the forum in 2018, calling on the two sides to reach political consensus on cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. In 2021, he delivered a video message to the third ministerial meeting, charting a course for promoting high-quality development of China-LAC relations in the new era, Qiu Xiaoqi said.

    He said that thanks to Xi Jinping’s personal care and leadership and the joint efforts of all parties, the China-CELAC Forum is becoming more and more mature.

    The mechanism of this forum has formed a comprehensive, multi-level and multi-vector network of dialogue and cooperation, becoming an important platform for strengthening political trust, linking development strategies and promoting the rapprochement of peoples.

    He added that the forum also played an important role in promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for China and the LAC, as well as enhancing the influence of countries in the Global South.

    Through a range of institutional mechanisms such as ministerial meetings, dialogue between the Chinese and CELAC Quartet Foreign Ministers, and meetings of national coordinators, the forum has developed a growing number of specialized sub-forums, ranging from political party sub-forums to business sub-forums.

    “The China-CELAC Forum has become a key platform for building political consensus, putting forward important initiatives and measures, formulating action plans and evaluating results. It has played an important and active role in promoting China-LAC cooperation in various fields,” Qiu Xiaoqi said.

    Over the past decade, the forum has witnessed leaps and bounds in China-LAC relations, Qiu Xiaoqi noted, detailing five features that currently characterize China-LAC relations.

    First, bilateral relations have improved. Panama, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras have established or renewed diplomatic relations with China, and of the 26 countries in the region that have diplomatic relations with China, 16 have established various forms of partnership with China.

    Second, the confluence of interests has brought new results. More than 20 LAC countries have joined the Belt and Road Initiative. China is now the second-largest trading partner of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the largest trading partner for several countries in the region, with free trade agreements signed with five countries.

    According to Qiu Xiaoqi, trade volume between China and countries in the region reached US$518.4 billion last year, more than double the volume of a decade ago.

    Third, the peoples have become closer than ever. LAC countries have widely supported the Global Civilization Initiative. The China-LAC Forum on Dialogue of Civilizations has been held seven times, demonstrating closer people-to-people exchanges between the two sides.

    Fourth, their cooperation in the international arena has made further progress. Adhering to mutual respect and taking into account each other’s core interests and concerns, China and LAC countries maintain close communication through platforms such as the United Nations (UN) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), working together to advance global governance reform and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

    Fifth, a new framework for overall cooperation has been established. With improved mechanisms, the China-CELAC Forum has become the main channel for interaction between the two sides.

    Qiu Xiaoqi stressed that it has become a common aspiration to elevate relations between China and LAC countries to a higher level.

    China will make use of the China-CELAC Forum and promote high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

    According to Qiu Xiaoqi, priority areas will be expanding transport connectivity, promoting trade and investment, deepening cooperation in manufacturing capacity, strengthening cooperation in aerospace and artificial intelligence, and strengthening exchanges on public administration.

    Qiu Xiaoqi stressed that China, Latin America and the Caribbean are some of the most dynamic and promising countries and regions in the world and are vital parts of the global South.

    Strengthening their solidarity and cooperation will not only help build a vast trans-Pacific market and support each other in resisting unilateralism and protectionism, but will also give a sustainable impetus to their development and make an important contribution to world peace and development, he said.

    Qiu Xiaoqi concluded that by taking the opportunity of jointly hosting the fourth China-CELAC Forum Ministerial Meeting, China and LAC countries will demonstrate solidarity and cooperation, strengthen bilateral ties, bring certainty to a troubled world, and contribute to the development and progress of mankind.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Choi Yuk-lin heads to Korea

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin will begin her visit to Korea today where in addition to touring Jeju and Seoul, she will attend the 7th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Education Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Jeju.

     

    Ms Choi will speak at thematic sessions at this year’s AEMM, which is on the theme of “Bridging Educational Gaps & Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation”.

     

    The education chief will introduce Hong Kong’s advantages as an international hub for post-secondary education, and share the developments and achievements in the city’s digital education.

     

    Ms Choi also plans to exchange views with education ministers of the APEC economies.

     

    Additionally, she will visit local schools to learn about Korea’s latest developments in education before concluding her tour on May 16.

     

    During Ms Choi’s absence, Under Secretary for Education Sze Chun-fai will be Acting Secretary.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Money Market Operations as on May 09, 2025

    Source: Reserve Bank of India
    (Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent)
      Volume
    (One Leg)    		 Weighted
    Average Rate    		 Range
    A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,06,871.68 5.70 0.01-6.85
         I. Call Money 14,822.00 5.84 4.90-6.00
         II. Triparty Repo 3,92,344.05 5.79 5.70-6.00
         III. Market Repo 1,97,907.63 5.51 0.01-6.15
         IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,798.00 5.96 5.90-6.85
    B. Term Segment      
         I. Notice Money** 65.10 5.86 5.35-5.90
         II. Term Money@@ 1,045.00 – 5.70-6.18
         III. Triparty Repo 7,724.00 5.92 5.85-6.00
         IV. Market Repo 0.00 – –
         V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 – –
      Auction Date Tenor (Days) Maturity Date Amount Current Rate /
    Cut off Rate
    C. Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)
    I. Today’s Operations
    1. Fixed Rate          
    2. Variable Rate&          
      (I) Main Operation          
         (a) Repo          
         (b) Reverse Repo          
      (II) Fine Tuning Operations          
         (a) Repo Fri, 09/05/2025 4 Tue, 13/05/2025 7,417.00 6.01
         (b) Reverse Repo          
      (III) Long Term Operations^          
         (a) Repo          
         (b) Reverse Repo          
    3. MSF# Fri, 09/05/2025 1 Sat, 10/05/2025 552.00 6.25
      Fri, 09/05/2025 2 Sun, 11/05/2025 0.00 6.25
      Fri, 09/05/2025 3 Mon, 12/05/2025 0.00 6.25
      Fri, 09/05/2025 4 Tue, 13/05/2025 0.00 6.25
    4. SDFΔ# Fri, 09/05/2025 1 Sat, 10/05/2025 2,04,212.00 5.75
      Fri, 09/05/2025 2 Sun, 11/05/2025 53.00 5.75
      Fri, 09/05/2025 3 Mon, 12/05/2025 3,414.00 5.75
      Fri, 09/05/2025 4 Tue, 13/05/2025 5,621.00 5.75
    5. Net liquidity injected from today’s operations [injection (+)/absorption (-)]*       -2,05,331.00  
    II. Outstanding Operations
    1. Fixed Rate          
    2. Variable Rate&          
      (I) Main Operation          
         (a) Repo Fri, 02/05/2025 14 Fri, 16/05/2025 149.00 6.01
         (b) Reverse Repo          
      (II) Fine Tuning Operations          
         (a) Repo          
         (b) Reverse Repo          
      (III) Long Term Operations^          
         (a) Repo Thu, 17/04/2025 43 Fri, 30/05/2025 25,731.00 6.01
         (b) Reverse Repo          
    3. MSF#          
    4. SDFΔ#          
    D. Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF) Availed from RBI$       8,709.21  
    E. Net liquidity injected from outstanding operations [injection (+)/absorption (-)]*     34,589.21  
    F. Net liquidity injected (outstanding including today’s operations) [injection (+)/absorption (-)]*     -1,70,741.79  
    G. Cash Reserves Position of Scheduled Commercial Banks
         (i) Cash balances with RBI as on May 09, 2025 9,32,300.52  
         (ii) Average daily cash reserve requirement for the fortnight ending May 16, 2025 9,41,653.00  
    H. Government of India Surplus Cash Balance Reckoned for Auction as on¥ May 09, 2025 7,417.00  
    I. Net durable liquidity [surplus (+)/deficit (-)] as on April 18, 2025 2,02,749.00  
    @ Based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) / Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL).
    – Not Applicable / No Transaction.
    ** Relates to uncollateralized transactions of 2 to 14 days tenor.
    @@ Relates to uncollateralized transactions of 15 days to one year tenor.
    $ Includes refinance facilities extended by RBI.
    & As per the Press Release No. 2019-2020/1900 dated February 06, 2020.
    Δ As per the Press Release No. 2022-2023/41 dated April 08, 2022.
    * Net liquidity is calculated as Repo+MSF+SLF-Reverse Repo-SDF.
    ¥ As per the Press Release No. 2014-2015/1971 dated March 19, 2015.
    # As per the Press Release No. 2023-2024/1548 dated December 27, 2023.
    ^ As per the Press Release No. 2025-2026/91 dated April 11, 2025.
    Ajit Prasad          
    Deputy General Manager
    (Communications)    
    Press Release: 2025-2026/307

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  • MIL-OSI China: Abstract of white paper on China’s national security in new era 2025-05-12 23:24:42 The Information Office of China’s State Council on Monday issued a white paper titled “China’s National Security in the New Era.”

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

    BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) — The Information Office of China’s State Council on Monday issued a white paper titled “China’s National Security in the New Era.” An abstract is as follows:

    In the new era, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core creatively proposed a holistic approach to national security, established a national security commission under the CPC Central Committee, comprehensively deepened the reform of the system and mechanisms for national security, and accelerated the modernization of the national security system and capabilities.

    China’s national security in the new era is one that takes the people’s security as its ultimate goal, political security as the fundamental task, and national interests as the guiding principle.

    It is also one that serves and promotes high-quality development, supports further expansion of high-level opening up, and operates under the rule of law. China coordinates its own security and common security, opposes the generalization of security, does not implement security coercion, and does not accept threats and pressure. The country adheres to independence and self-confidence and the path of national security with Chinese characteristics.

    I. China injects certainty and stability into a world of change and disorder

    Currently, China has entered a critical period of building itself into a stronger country and rejuvenating the Chinese nation on all fronts by pursuing Chinese modernization. Facing the complex situation of deepening adverse effects brought by changes in the external environment and increasing internal risks and challenges, China pursues a national rejuvenation strategy amid global changes of a scale unseen in a century. The country has maintained overall stability and steady progress in national security. China works together with Asia-Pacific countries to uphold regional peace and development. These inject stability into a volatile and unstable world.

    II. A holistic approach to national security guides national security efforts in the new era

    A holistic approach to national security fully draws on the essence of fine traditional Chinese culture and systematically summarizes the theoretical achievements and practical experiences of the CPC in safeguarding national security. It is the first major strategic thinking established as the guiding principle for national security efforts since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It is an important component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and represents a major theoretical contribution from contemporary China to the global community.

    A holistic approach to national security emphasizes taking the people’s security as its ultimate goal, political security as the fundamental task, economic security as the foundation, military, technological, cultural, and social security as the guarantee, and promoting international security as the support. It takes coordinated steps to ensure development and security, external and internal security, homeland and public security, traditional and non-traditional security, and China’s own security and common security. It both upholds national security and creates the conditions for ensuring it. With this new security architecture, China will be able to better safeguard its new pattern of development.

    III. Providing solid support for the steady and continued progress of Chinese modernization

    In the new era, focusing on achieving national strategic goals and implementing a holistic approach to national security, China’s national security firmly fulfills the major responsibilities entrusted by the Party and the people. It upholds the Party’s position as the governing party and the socialist system, improves the people’s sense of fulfillment, happiness and security, ensures high-quality development, safeguards national territorial integrity and maritime rights and interests, and ensures the safety and reliability of emerging fields. It forestalls and defuses various risks in the process of advancing Chinese modernization, fortifies the security shield essential to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and provides strategic support for promoting world peace and development.

    IV. Reinforcing security in development and pursuing development in security

    In the new era, China has clearly identified the coordination of development and security as one of the major principles of governance, integrating it into the overall framework of economic and social development. The country remains unwavering in advancing high-quality development as its “primary task” while prioritizing the safeguarding of national security as its “paramount mission.” By unifying development and security, China ensures they are jointly planned, holistically deployed, and mutually reinforced.

    As China continues to grow by coordinating opening up and security, its door will only open wider. The nation emphasizes leveraging international rules to uphold security while opening up, drawing on global best practices to accelerate the establishment of modernized risk prevention and control mechanisms. It is refining institutional frameworks to guard against external risks while remaining committed to opening up, fostering synergy between openness and security.

    V. Implementing the Global Security Initiative and promoting the common security of the world

    The Global Security Initiative advocated by China addresses the urgent need of the international community to uphold world peace and prevent conflicts. It echoes the shared aspirations of the vast majority of nations for win-win cooperation over hegemony and bullying, aligning with humanity’s common pursuit of lasting peace and universal security. The initiative offers a new pathway to eliminate the root causes of international conflicts, tackle global security challenges, and improve global security governance.

    China advocates strengthening global security governance by practicing the principle of achieving shared growth through discussion and collaboration in engaging in global governance. It upholds true multilateralism, promotes adherence to international law, and drives reforms to make the global security governance system fairer, more equitable, and responsive to the will and interests of the majority of countries. This approach better meets practical needs in addressing global challenges.

    VI. Advancing the modernization of the national security system and capacity through deepening reforms

    On its new journey in the new era, China is comprehensively deepening reforms with greater emphasis on coordinating development and security, elevating the priority of safeguarding national security, and accelerating the modernization of its national security system and capacity. By 2035, China aims to fully strengthen the system and capacity, creating a robust security shield for the basic realization of socialist modernization. A unified blueprint has been laid across four dimensions: the national security system, public security governance mechanisms, social governance systems, and foreign-related national security mechanisms.

    Guided by reform and innovation, and focusing on systematic and institutional improvements, China is refining its national security mechanisms. It emphasizes synergy and efficiency, law-based thinking, technological empowerment, and grassroots foundations to achieve a healthy interaction between high-quality development and high-level security.

    In the new era, China’s national security has evolved through comprehensive reform, grown through great struggles, and strengthened through Chinese modernization. As the nation strives toward building a strong country and national rejuvenation, it remains committed to safeguarding its hard-won security, protecting people’s safety, and upholding global peace. China will continue to lead the way in peaceful development, promote global stability and prosperity, and work hand in hand with all other nations to build, share, and sustain international common security and strive for a world of lasting peace and universal security. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China releases emblem commemorating 80th anniv. of victory in war against Japanese aggression

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

    China releases emblem commemorating 80th anniv. of victory in war against Japanese aggression

    Xinhua | May 13, 2025

    China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday unveiled an emblem commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

    Highlighting a striking yellow number “80” in the center, the emblem also features symbolic elements of the Great Wall, olive branches, brilliance, and “1945-2025.”

    The Great Wall symbolizes the spirit of the Chinese people uniting together and fighting with courage, representing the decisive role of a national spirit to which patriotism is central in the victory of the war against Japanese aggression.

    The olive branches demonstrate that after an arduous war of resistance, the Chinese people have won peace with victory, and that the Chinese people unite with people of all other countries to cherish and safeguard peace.

    A “gate of victory” formed by brilliance symbolizes that the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is a victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. It indicates that the country has bright prospects for realizing national rejuvenation under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China.

    The emblem may be used in decorations for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as in the production of materials for publicity, educational activities, and relevant foreign affairs events, according to the office.

    Fighting from 1931 to 1945, the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression began the earliest and lasted the longest. As the main theater in the East of the World Anti-Fascist War, China served as the mainstay of resistance against Japanese militarism, making pivotal contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Algernon Yau to attend APEC mtg

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau will depart Qatar for Jeju in Korea today to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting.

               

    With “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow” as its theme, those taking part in the APEC meeting, scheduled for May 15 and 16, will discuss topics under the three priorities of “Connect, Innovate, Prosper”.

     

    Mr Yau will participate in thematic sessions and meet trade ministers of other member economies to exchange views on issues of mutual interest on the sidelines of the MRT Meeting.

               

    He will return to Hong Kong on May 17. During his absence, Under Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Bernard Chan will be Acting Secretary.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 13, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 13, 2025.

    The dreaded beep test: outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joel Garrett, Lecturer in Exercise Science and Physiology, Griffith University For many, the beep test is seared into memory. And not just the test itself, but the wave of dread that came before hearing that first beep in school physical education (PE) classes. Also known as the

    Liberals elect first woman leader, with Ley defeating Taylor 29-25
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  • MIL-Evening Report: The ‘extroverted’ north and ‘introverted’ south: how climate and culture influence Iranian architecture

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mahsa Khanpoor Siahdarka, PhD Candidate in Built Environment, RMIT University

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    The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds and rustling trees, as well as scents of nature.

    Architecture in this region is characterised by open structures, deep eaves, elevated wooden houses and interconnected communal spaces that resemble traditional Japanese and Far Eastern designs.

    The built environment in the south is introverted. Central Iran, particularly cities like Yazd and Isfahan, is characterised by a harsh arid climate, where architecture has evolved to minimise exposure to extreme heat and sunlight.

    The Alborz Mountain range separates the humid subtropical north from the arid south.
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    Buildings are oriented inward, centred around enclosed courtyards and largely closed off from the street. This prioritises privacy and thermal regulation.

    Throughout the country, the intricate relationship between climate and culture has shaped architectural forms in ways that make it difficult to delineate where one influence ends and the other begins.

    The houses don’t only reflect their environment – they also reflect the role of women in these communities.

    The extroverted north

    The north of Iran, between the the Alborz Mountain range and the Caspian Sea, enjoys a humid subtropical micro-climate with dense forests and abundant greenery.

    The mountains have historically served as both a climatic and cultural barrier, moderating external influences, including Arab conquests. This allowed the region to maintain unique social and architectural characteristics for centuries.

    A traditional wooden house in northern Iran.
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    In the north, nature has always been seen more as a friend than a threat.

    The architecture opens itself up with wide verandas, open corridors and spaces that blur the line between inside and out.

    With humid climates and communal living traditions, there are strong architectural similarities between northern Iran and East Asia. Both regions incorporate elevated wooden structures, deep eaves and open layouts to enhance airflow and prevent moisture-related decay.

    The separation of neighbouring households was traditionally achieved through Parchin (natural or woven enclosures), which functioned as permeable boundaries while maintaining visual and social connectivity.
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    The integration of nature into built spaces, seen in Iranian veranda-like ayvans and Japanese engawa, reflects a philosophical alignment that prioritises harmony between architecture and the environment.

    These similarities suggest a convergent evolution. Distinct cultures independently arrived at comparable architectural solutions in response to similar climates and societies.

    The emphasis on community-based living and social interaction also reflects the role of women in agricultural, economic and social activities in northern Iran.

    The openness of homes, markets and farms contributed to women being active participants in public life.

    An alley in the traditional village Masuleh in Gilan province of northern Iran.
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    In more conservative or arid regions, architectural boundaries enforce stricter gender divisions. But here, the architecture facilitated organic interactions across gender and age groups.

    Northern Iran’s humid climate, abundant rainfall and fertile land allowed for greater agricultural and pastoral productivity. With easier access to food, water and materials, the domestic burden was reduced. This enabled women to participate more actively in public and economic life, including market trade, rice farming and animal husbandry.

    The introverted south

    The harsh desert conditions in southern and central Iran were more like an opposing force or army. The climate was something to defend against, unlike the friendlier climate of the north.

    In response, the architecture became sheltered and self-contained. Architecture in southern and central Iran relies almost entirely on earth-based materials such as mud brick (khesht), adobe and fired brick.

    Building materials are drawn directly from the surrounding soil. The architecture is deeply rooted – both literally and culturally – in its environment.

    The architecture of central Iran, like the city of Yazd, is deeply rooted in its environment.
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    Domed roofs are not only structurally efficient but also thermally responsive. At any given time, one side of the dome is shaded by its own curve, creating a cooler surface that encourages air movement and passive cooling.

    Houses are centred around courtyards that create microclimates within enclosed spaces (Bagh-e-Khaneh). High walls, minimal external windows and windcatchers (badgirs) regulate airflow while limiting solar radiation.

    The inward-facing design of these buildings historically reinforced social norms that confined women to private domestic spheres, limiting their visibility in urban life.

    The harsh desert climate, combined with cultural norms around modest clothing, often confined women to the interior spaces of the home. Architectural features which were essential for passive cooling and privacy shaped a lifestyle centred around the domestic sphere.

    Houses in central Iran are centred around courtyards that create microclimates within enclosed spaces.
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    The demanding nature of desert life meant basic tasks like securing water, preserving food and producing textiles required significant domestic labour.

    In many desert cities like Yazd or Kashan, domestic architecture was designed to protect not just from heat, but also from public view. This meant women’s daily lives were largely contained within high-walled courtyards, internal corridors, and roofscapes. Here, women could move freely but invisibly.

    Architecture built gender segregation into the physical fabric of the city, shaping women’s roles, routines and social interactions for generations.

    Climate and culture

    The way climate and culture shape Iranian architecture is complex.

    In both northern and central Iran, buildings adapt to the environment. The humid north features open, outward-facing structures. The arid central regions rely on enclosed courtyards to manage extreme heat.

    However, climate alone does not fully explain these differences.

    Much more of life in central Iran is centred around inside spaces, to protect from the harsh environment.
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    Architect Amos Rapoport argues that, while climate sets limits, culture, social structures and history play a bigger role in shaping architecture.

    In Iran, architecture does not just reflect the climate. It also shapes social spaces and gender roles.

    Buildings are more than just shelters. They influence how people live, interact, and define their communities. Understanding this relationship can help us see architecture as an evolving part of society, shaped by both nature and human choices.

    Mahsa Khanpoor Siahdarka does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The ‘extroverted’ north and ‘introverted’ south: how climate and culture influence Iranian architecture – https://theconversation.com/the-extroverted-north-and-introverted-south-how-climate-and-culture-influence-iranian-architecture-251357

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: APEC Human Resources Development Ministers Issue Joint Statement Jeju, Republic of Korea | 13 May 2025 Issued by the 7th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting They issued a joint statement under the theme “Sustainable Labour Markets and Jobs for the Future,” reaffirming their commitment to building inclusive, adaptable and resilient labour markets across the Asia-Pacific.

    Source: APEC – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

    Ministers responsible for human resources development from APEC’s 21 member economies convened in Jeju for the 7th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting (HRDMM). They issued a joint statement under the theme “Sustainable Labour Markets and Jobs for the Future,” reaffirming their commitment to building inclusive, adaptable and resilient labour markets across the Asia-Pacific.

    Ministers acknowledged the need to modernize labour systems to keep pace with transformations driven by artificial intelligence, automation and new forms of work. They agreed to promote adaptable working conditions, strengthen social protections and address structural inequalities and labour market polarization.

    In preparing for future jobs, ministers committed to aligning skills development with industry needs, expanding access to lifelong learning and improving employment services. The joint statement also emphasized support for women, youth, older workers and persons with disabilities to enhance participation across the labour force.

    The ministers also highlighted the need for cooperation in addressing labour market polarization and ensuring that workers are equipped with the skills necessary for emerging industries. The statement aligns with APEC’s broader goals under the Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Aotearoa Plan of Action.

    Read the Joint Statement of the 7th Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting, “Sustainable Labour Markets and Jobs for the Future”
    Read the Chair’s Statement on the 7th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting APEC Korea 2025

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  • MIL-OSI China: FM spokesperson refutes DPP authorities’ ‘Taiwan independence’ fallacy

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

    A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Taiwan had never been and never would be a country.

    “Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future,” spokesperson Lin Jian said at a daily press briefing in response to Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities’ “Taiwan independence” fallacy.

    The remarks made by the DPP authorities once again fully exposed their habitual tactics of distorting history, manipulating facts, and spreading falsehoods in their pursuit of “Taiwan independence,” Lin said.

    This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the World Anti-Fascist War, and the restoration of Taiwan, Lin noted, adding that Taiwan’s restoration to China in 1945 is a victorious outcome of WWII and an integral part of the postwar international order.

    A series of instruments with legal effect under international law, including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, have all confirmed China’s sovereignty over Taiwan, and the historical and legal facts are beyond doubt, he added.

    There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, Lin stressed.

    Although national reunification has yet to be fully realized, the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China and that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China have never changed and cannot be changed — this is the real status quo in the Taiwan Strait, Lin said.

    Lin stressed that no matter what the DPP authorities say or do, they cannot change the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is part of Chinese territory, nor can they alter the one-China principle, which is a widely recognized consensus in the international community.

    “China will be reunified, and this is unstoppable,” said Lin.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China releases emblem commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in war against Japanese aggression

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

    China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday unveiled an emblem commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

    Highlighting a striking yellow number “80” in the center, the emblem also features symbolic elements of the Great Wall, olive branches, brilliance, and “1945-2025.”

    The Great Wall symbolizes the spirit of the Chinese people uniting together and fighting with courage, representing the decisive role of a national spirit to which patriotism is central in the victory of the war against Japanese aggression.

    The olive branches demonstrate that after an arduous war of resistance, the Chinese people have won peace with victory, and that the Chinese people unite with people of all other countries to cherish and safeguard peace.

    A “gate of victory” formed by brilliance symbolizes that the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is a victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. It indicates that the country has bright prospects for realizing national rejuvenation under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China.

    The emblem may be used in decorations for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as in the production of materials for publicity, educational activities, and relevant foreign affairs events, according to the office.

    Fighting from 1931 to 1945, the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression began the earliest and lasted the longest. As the main theater in the East of the World Anti-Fascist War, China served as the mainstay of resistance against Japanese militarism, making pivotal contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Minister of Education of New Zealand

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, started his first engagement in Wellington, New Zealand, by meeting with The Honourable Erica Stanford, Minister of Education of New Zealand, on 13 May 2025, to explore ways to further deepen ASEAN-New Zealand educational ties. Their discussion focused on expanding student mobility including scholarship, enhancing teacher exchanges, and fostering partnerships to enhance capacity building and encourage inclusive and equitable quality education.

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