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  • MIL-OSI China: Family travel boom boosts China’s summer tourism market

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

    With the annual summer travel rush underway in China, the tourism industry is anticipating an even more robust market, buoyed by optimistic projections for continued growth in family travel.

    According to a report on the 2025 summer travel trend released by online travel agency LY.com in June, family travel remains the main driver of summer transportation this year.

    The report expected that passengers traveling with minors would account for 34.7 percent of domestic civil aviation travelers and approximately 23 percent on international routes during this year’s summer travel season, from July to August, both higher than the same period in 2024.

    It also estimated that around 6 million people are expected to take a flight for the first time during the summer travel season this year.

    Beijing-based travel agency Utour had already seen a 70 percent year-on-year growth in the number of its summer travel customers as of mid-June. Family travel is projected to account for more than 60 percent of its summer bookings.

    “Our view is that this summer could become the most vibrant tourism season in recent years,” said Li Mengran, media and public relations manager of Utour.

    According to information released by the agency, there is a significant rise in customer queries for educational trips, study tours, and family-themed products. In that regard, the agency has introduced a 12-day summer travel package, featuring a family tour to Britain. The package includes visits to several top British universities, guided tours of the British Museum, and immersive Harry Potter-themed experiences, including visits to iconic filming locations.

    Tourism industry insiders believe that as more people born in the 1980s and 1990s become parents, they increasingly seek experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing and are more willing to spend on emotionally enriching travel.

    In May, China’s leading e-commerce platform, Meituan, and the China Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (CAAPA) jointly released a report on the development of family vacations in 2025, noting that family vacations have become a new form of investment in modern family consumption.

    Wang Peng, an associate researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, explained that rather than focusing solely on buying physical goods for their children, the new generation of parents are increasingly inclined to create meaningful experiences through family travel and themed activities for children’s growth, which is a key reason behind the recent boom in family tourism.

    Following that trend, immersive cultural learning experiences are also on the rise, leading to the growing popularity of activities such as traditional craft workshops, folk customs, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and science education.

    In south China’s Guangdong Province, GZL International Travel Service has introduced more cultural-heritage-related experiences in their domestic family travel packages to meet the new demand.

    The agency has designed a variety of themed packages featuring intangible cultural heritage items, such as dough figurine making and paper cutting. As of June, family travelers had accounted for 82 percent of the agency’s summer season customers.

    In the meantime, the report by Meituan and CAAPA argued that, in the age of social media, trending intellectual properties (IPs) have also increasingly influenced family travel choices, with parents placing a high value on photo-worthy experiences that can spark online sharing.

    According to a recent report by online travel platform Mafengwo, ticket bookings for the Pop Land have surged significantly, driven by the sensational Labubu, a character under Pop Mart’s IP portfolio.

    Meanwhile, the soon-to-open LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort, the largest LEGOLAND in the world, set to officially launch on July 5, has also become a top summer travel destination for many tourists.

    Li Mengran believes that the 2025 summer tourism market is poised for a full recovery and structural transformation, with family travelers serving as the key growth engine.

    “Driven by the global economic rebound and expanding international flight capacity, this summer will be marked by three major trends — family-led demand, stronger themed travel, and deeper, more immersive experiences, which will offer new opportunities for the tourism industry,” Li said. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Family travel boom boosts China’s summer tourism market

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

    With the annual summer travel rush underway in China, the tourism industry is anticipating an even more robust market, buoyed by optimistic projections for continued growth in family travel.

    According to a report on the 2025 summer travel trend released by online travel agency LY.com in June, family travel remains the main driver of summer transportation this year.

    The report expected that passengers traveling with minors would account for 34.7 percent of domestic civil aviation travelers and approximately 23 percent on international routes during this year’s summer travel season, from July to August, both higher than the same period in 2024.

    It also estimated that around 6 million people are expected to take a flight for the first time during the summer travel season this year.

    Beijing-based travel agency Utour had already seen a 70 percent year-on-year growth in the number of its summer travel customers as of mid-June. Family travel is projected to account for more than 60 percent of its summer bookings.

    “Our view is that this summer could become the most vibrant tourism season in recent years,” said Li Mengran, media and public relations manager of Utour.

    According to information released by the agency, there is a significant rise in customer queries for educational trips, study tours, and family-themed products. In that regard, the agency has introduced a 12-day summer travel package, featuring a family tour to Britain. The package includes visits to several top British universities, guided tours of the British Museum, and immersive Harry Potter-themed experiences, including visits to iconic filming locations.

    Tourism industry insiders believe that as more people born in the 1980s and 1990s become parents, they increasingly seek experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing and are more willing to spend on emotionally enriching travel.

    In May, China’s leading e-commerce platform, Meituan, and the China Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (CAAPA) jointly released a report on the development of family vacations in 2025, noting that family vacations have become a new form of investment in modern family consumption.

    Wang Peng, an associate researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, explained that rather than focusing solely on buying physical goods for their children, the new generation of parents are increasingly inclined to create meaningful experiences through family travel and themed activities for children’s growth, which is a key reason behind the recent boom in family tourism.

    Following that trend, immersive cultural learning experiences are also on the rise, leading to the growing popularity of activities such as traditional craft workshops, folk customs, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and science education.

    In south China’s Guangdong Province, GZL International Travel Service has introduced more cultural-heritage-related experiences in their domestic family travel packages to meet the new demand.

    The agency has designed a variety of themed packages featuring intangible cultural heritage items, such as dough figurine making and paper cutting. As of June, family travelers had accounted for 82 percent of the agency’s summer season customers.

    In the meantime, the report by Meituan and CAAPA argued that, in the age of social media, trending intellectual properties (IPs) have also increasingly influenced family travel choices, with parents placing a high value on photo-worthy experiences that can spark online sharing.

    According to a recent report by online travel platform Mafengwo, ticket bookings for the Pop Land have surged significantly, driven by the sensational Labubu, a character under Pop Mart’s IP portfolio.

    Meanwhile, the soon-to-open LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort, the largest LEGOLAND in the world, set to officially launch on July 5, has also become a top summer travel destination for many tourists.

    Li Mengran believes that the 2025 summer tourism market is poised for a full recovery and structural transformation, with family travelers serving as the key growth engine.

    “Driven by the global economic rebound and expanding international flight capacity, this summer will be marked by three major trends — family-led demand, stronger themed travel, and deeper, more immersive experiences, which will offer new opportunities for the tourism industry,” Li said. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Clift, Lecturer in Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney

    Thomas Yau/Shutterstock

    The demise of one of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties, the League of Social Democrats, is the latest blow to the city’s crumbling democratic credentials.

    The league is the third major opposition party to disband this year. The announcement coincides with the fifth anniversary this week of the national security law, which was imposed by Beijing to suppress pro-democracy activity.

    The loss of this grassroots party, historically populated by bold and colourful characters, vividly illustrates the dying of the light in once-sparkling Hong Kong.

    The city is now greyed and labouring under a repressive internal security regime that has crushed civil society’s freedoms and democratic ambitions.

    Authoritarian crackdown

    The world witnessed Hong Kong at its brightest during the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters camped out on city streets for several months.

    We also saw the brutal sequel in 2019, when paramilitarised police sought to put down further civil unrest and protesters fought back.

    Since then, “lawfare” has been the preferred strategy of China’s national government and its Hong Kong satellite. The new approach has included a vast security apparatus and aggressive prosecutions.

    When Beijing intervened in July 2020, it was nominally about national security. In reality, the new law was designed and used to bring Hongkongers to heel.

    Civil freedoms were further curtailed by a home-grown security law, introduced last year to fill the gaps.

    International standards such as the Johannesburg Principles, endorsed by the United Nations, require national security laws to be compatible with democratic principles, not to be used to eliminate democratic activity.

    Prison or exile

    The League of Social Democrats occupied the populist left of the pro-democracy spectrum. It stood apart from contemporaries such as the Democratic Party and the Civic Party, which were dominated by professionals and elites, and have since been disbanded.

    The League was most notably represented by the likes of “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung– known for his Che Guevara t-shirts and banana-throwing – and broadcaster and journalism academic Raymond Wong Yuk-man, also known as “Mad Dog”.

    Despite their rambunctious styles, these men had real political credentials and were repeatedly elected to legislative office. But Leung is now imprisoned for subversion, while Wong has left for Taiwan.

    Leung Kwok-hung was sentenced to subversion under the national security law.
    Edwin Kwok/Shutterstock

    Party leaders such as Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit and Figo Chan Ho-wun were also prominent within the Civil Human Rights Front. It was responsible for the annual July 1 protest march that attracted hundreds of thousands of people every year. The front is yet another pro-democracy organisation that has dissolved.

    Sham and Chan have been jailed for subversion and unlawful assembly under the colonial-era Public Order Ordinance, which has been used to prosecute hundreds of activists.

    Zero tolerance

    The demise of these diverse organisations are not natural occurrences, but the result of a deliberate authoritarian programme.

    Under China, Hong Kong’s political system has been half democratic at best. But it now resembles something from the darkest days of colonialism, with pre-approved candidates, appointed legislators and zero tolerance for critical voices.

    The effort to eliminate opposition has seen the pro-independence National Party formally banned and scores of pro-democracy figures jailed after mass trials.

    Activists and watchdogs are stymied by the national security law. It criminalises – among other things – engagement and lobbying with international organisations and foreign governments.

    Distinctive voices such as law professor Benny Tai Yiu-ting, media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and firebrand politician Edward Leung Tin-kei have been jailed and silenced, as have many moderates and lesser-known figures.

    Shattered dreams

    Then there are the millions of ordinary Hongkongers whose dreams of a liberal and self-governing region under mainland China’s umbrella – as promised in the lead up to the 1997 handover – have been shattered.

    Some activists have fled overseas. The more outspoken are the subjects of Hong Kong arrest warrants.

    But countless ex-protesters remain in the city, where it is impermissible to speak critically of power, and where mandatory patriotic education may ensure new generations will never even think to speak up.

    Much blame lies with the British, who failed to institute democratic elections until the last gasp of their rule in Hong Kong. This was despite the colony tolerating liberalism and habit-forming democratic activity over a longer period.

    Now China, after almost three decades in charge, has responded to democratic challenges by defaulting to authoritarian control. Hong Kong can only be grateful it has been spared a Tiananmen-style incident. Nor has it experienced the full genocidal extent of the so-called “peripheries playbook” Beijing has used in Tibet and Xinjiang.

    Turmoil and authoritarian swings in the United States and elsewhere give China an opportunity to present as a voice of reason on the international stage.

    But we should not forget its commitment to repressive politics at home, nor what its support of belligerent regimes such as Putin’s Russia might mean for Taiwan, the region and the world.

    Above all, we should not forget the people, in Hong Kong and elsewhere, who made it their life’s work to achieve democracy only to be rewarded with prison or exile.

    Brendan Clift 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. Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds – https://theconversation.com/hong-kongs-light-fades-as-another-pro-democracy-party-folds-260186

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Clift, Lecturer in Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney

    Thomas Yau/Shutterstock

    The demise of one of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties, the League of Social Democrats, is the latest blow to the city’s crumbling democratic credentials.

    The league is the third major opposition party to disband this year. The announcement coincides with the fifth anniversary this week of the national security law, which was imposed by Beijing to suppress pro-democracy activity.

    The loss of this grassroots party, historically populated by bold and colourful characters, vividly illustrates the dying of the light in once-sparkling Hong Kong.

    The city is now greyed and labouring under a repressive internal security regime that has crushed civil society’s freedoms and democratic ambitions.

    Authoritarian crackdown

    The world witnessed Hong Kong at its brightest during the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters camped out on city streets for several months.

    We also saw the brutal sequel in 2019, when paramilitarised police sought to put down further civil unrest and protesters fought back.

    Since then, “lawfare” has been the preferred strategy of China’s national government and its Hong Kong satellite. The new approach has included a vast security apparatus and aggressive prosecutions.

    When Beijing intervened in July 2020, it was nominally about national security. In reality, the new law was designed and used to bring Hongkongers to heel.

    Civil freedoms were further curtailed by a home-grown security law, introduced last year to fill the gaps.

    International standards such as the Johannesburg Principles, endorsed by the United Nations, require national security laws to be compatible with democratic principles, not to be used to eliminate democratic activity.

    Prison or exile

    The League of Social Democrats occupied the populist left of the pro-democracy spectrum. It stood apart from contemporaries such as the Democratic Party and the Civic Party, which were dominated by professionals and elites, and have since been disbanded.

    The League was most notably represented by the likes of “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung– known for his Che Guevara t-shirts and banana-throwing – and broadcaster and journalism academic Raymond Wong Yuk-man, also known as “Mad Dog”.

    Despite their rambunctious styles, these men had real political credentials and were repeatedly elected to legislative office. But Leung is now imprisoned for subversion, while Wong has left for Taiwan.

    Leung Kwok-hung was sentenced to subversion under the national security law.
    Edwin Kwok/Shutterstock

    Party leaders such as Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit and Figo Chan Ho-wun were also prominent within the Civil Human Rights Front. It was responsible for the annual July 1 protest march that attracted hundreds of thousands of people every year. The front is yet another pro-democracy organisation that has dissolved.

    Sham and Chan have been jailed for subversion and unlawful assembly under the colonial-era Public Order Ordinance, which has been used to prosecute hundreds of activists.

    Zero tolerance

    The demise of these diverse organisations are not natural occurrences, but the result of a deliberate authoritarian programme.

    Under China, Hong Kong’s political system has been half democratic at best. But it now resembles something from the darkest days of colonialism, with pre-approved candidates, appointed legislators and zero tolerance for critical voices.

    The effort to eliminate opposition has seen the pro-independence National Party formally banned and scores of pro-democracy figures jailed after mass trials.

    Activists and watchdogs are stymied by the national security law. It criminalises – among other things – engagement and lobbying with international organisations and foreign governments.

    Distinctive voices such as law professor Benny Tai Yiu-ting, media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and firebrand politician Edward Leung Tin-kei have been jailed and silenced, as have many moderates and lesser-known figures.

    Shattered dreams

    Then there are the millions of ordinary Hongkongers whose dreams of a liberal and self-governing region under mainland China’s umbrella – as promised in the lead up to the 1997 handover – have been shattered.

    Some activists have fled overseas. The more outspoken are the subjects of Hong Kong arrest warrants.

    But countless ex-protesters remain in the city, where it is impermissible to speak critically of power, and where mandatory patriotic education may ensure new generations will never even think to speak up.

    Much blame lies with the British, who failed to institute democratic elections until the last gasp of their rule in Hong Kong. This was despite the colony tolerating liberalism and habit-forming democratic activity over a longer period.

    Now China, after almost three decades in charge, has responded to democratic challenges by defaulting to authoritarian control. Hong Kong can only be grateful it has been spared a Tiananmen-style incident. Nor has it experienced the full genocidal extent of the so-called “peripheries playbook” Beijing has used in Tibet and Xinjiang.

    Turmoil and authoritarian swings in the United States and elsewhere give China an opportunity to present as a voice of reason on the international stage.

    But we should not forget its commitment to repressive politics at home, nor what its support of belligerent regimes such as Putin’s Russia might mean for Taiwan, the region and the world.

    Above all, we should not forget the people, in Hong Kong and elsewhere, who made it their life’s work to achieve democracy only to be rewarded with prison or exile.

    Brendan Clift 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. Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds – https://theconversation.com/hong-kongs-light-fades-as-another-pro-democracy-party-folds-260186

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Clift, Lecturer in Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney

    Thomas Yau/Shutterstock

    The demise of one of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties, the League of Social Democrats, is the latest blow to the city’s crumbling democratic credentials.

    The league is the third major opposition party to disband this year. The announcement coincides with the fifth anniversary this week of the national security law, which was imposed by Beijing to suppress pro-democracy activity.

    The loss of this grassroots party, historically populated by bold and colourful characters, vividly illustrates the dying of the light in once-sparkling Hong Kong.

    The city is now greyed and labouring under a repressive internal security regime that has crushed civil society’s freedoms and democratic ambitions.

    Authoritarian crackdown

    The world witnessed Hong Kong at its brightest during the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters camped out on city streets for several months.

    We also saw the brutal sequel in 2019, when paramilitarised police sought to put down further civil unrest and protesters fought back.

    Since then, “lawfare” has been the preferred strategy of China’s national government and its Hong Kong satellite. The new approach has included a vast security apparatus and aggressive prosecutions.

    When Beijing intervened in July 2020, it was nominally about national security. In reality, the new law was designed and used to bring Hongkongers to heel.

    Civil freedoms were further curtailed by a home-grown security law, introduced last year to fill the gaps.

    International standards such as the Johannesburg Principles, endorsed by the United Nations, require national security laws to be compatible with democratic principles, not to be used to eliminate democratic activity.

    Prison or exile

    The League of Social Democrats occupied the populist left of the pro-democracy spectrum. It stood apart from contemporaries such as the Democratic Party and the Civic Party, which were dominated by professionals and elites, and have since been disbanded.

    The League was most notably represented by the likes of “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung– known for his Che Guevara t-shirts and banana-throwing – and broadcaster and journalism academic Raymond Wong Yuk-man, also known as “Mad Dog”.

    Despite their rambunctious styles, these men had real political credentials and were repeatedly elected to legislative office. But Leung is now imprisoned for subversion, while Wong has left for Taiwan.

    Leung Kwok-hung was sentenced to subversion under the national security law.
    Edwin Kwok/Shutterstock

    Party leaders such as Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit and Figo Chan Ho-wun were also prominent within the Civil Human Rights Front. It was responsible for the annual July 1 protest march that attracted hundreds of thousands of people every year. The front is yet another pro-democracy organisation that has dissolved.

    Sham and Chan have been jailed for subversion and unlawful assembly under the colonial-era Public Order Ordinance, which has been used to prosecute hundreds of activists.

    Zero tolerance

    The demise of these diverse organisations are not natural occurrences, but the result of a deliberate authoritarian programme.

    Under China, Hong Kong’s political system has been half democratic at best. But it now resembles something from the darkest days of colonialism, with pre-approved candidates, appointed legislators and zero tolerance for critical voices.

    The effort to eliminate opposition has seen the pro-independence National Party formally banned and scores of pro-democracy figures jailed after mass trials.

    Activists and watchdogs are stymied by the national security law. It criminalises – among other things – engagement and lobbying with international organisations and foreign governments.

    Distinctive voices such as law professor Benny Tai Yiu-ting, media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and firebrand politician Edward Leung Tin-kei have been jailed and silenced, as have many moderates and lesser-known figures.

    Shattered dreams

    Then there are the millions of ordinary Hongkongers whose dreams of a liberal and self-governing region under mainland China’s umbrella – as promised in the lead up to the 1997 handover – have been shattered.

    Some activists have fled overseas. The more outspoken are the subjects of Hong Kong arrest warrants.

    But countless ex-protesters remain in the city, where it is impermissible to speak critically of power, and where mandatory patriotic education may ensure new generations will never even think to speak up.

    Much blame lies with the British, who failed to institute democratic elections until the last gasp of their rule in Hong Kong. This was despite the colony tolerating liberalism and habit-forming democratic activity over a longer period.

    Now China, after almost three decades in charge, has responded to democratic challenges by defaulting to authoritarian control. Hong Kong can only be grateful it has been spared a Tiananmen-style incident. Nor has it experienced the full genocidal extent of the so-called “peripheries playbook” Beijing has used in Tibet and Xinjiang.

    Turmoil and authoritarian swings in the United States and elsewhere give China an opportunity to present as a voice of reason on the international stage.

    But we should not forget its commitment to repressive politics at home, nor what its support of belligerent regimes such as Putin’s Russia might mean for Taiwan, the region and the world.

    Above all, we should not forget the people, in Hong Kong and elsewhere, who made it their life’s work to achieve democracy only to be rewarded with prison or exile.

    Brendan Clift 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. Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds – https://theconversation.com/hong-kongs-light-fades-as-another-pro-democracy-party-folds-260186

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: No progress on Iran and Ukraine in phone conversation with V. Putin — D. Trump

    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

    HOUSTON, July 3 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he made no progress on Iran and the conflict in Ukraine during a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin earlier on Thursday.

    “No, I didn’t make any progress with him at all today. I’m not thrilled about it,” the White House chief told reporters.

    “We had a phone call. It was a pretty long call. We talked about a lot of things, including Iran, and we also talked about, as you know, the war with Ukraine,” Trump said. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Calls for Peaceful Talks to Resolve Ukrainian Crisis

    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

    BERLIN, July 4 (Xinhua) — China consistently advocates peaceful negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis and welcomes efforts by all parties to reach a comprehensive, lasting and binding peace agreement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul here on Thursday.

    China’s position on the Ukrainian crisis is open and consistent: Beijing advocates peace talks, a refusal to supply lethal weapons to the parties to the conflict, and strict control over the export of dual-use (civilian and military) goods, including drones, Wang Yi emphasized.

    China has not only fulfilled its international responsibilities, but also established a “Friends of Peace” group in the UN with Brazil and other countries in the Global South, mobilizing more efforts to achieve a ceasefire and stop the conflict, the minister said. Beijing’s objective and fair position has been widely recognized by the international community, he added.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly said that there is no easy solution to complex problems, Wang said, stressing that although there are still serious differences between parties concerned, it is better to talk than fight.

    The history of Europe over the past centuries has proven that, no matter how complex and difficult the situation, the doors to peace and reconciliation should not be closed, the head of the Foreign Ministry said.

    He added that China welcomes the constructive role of all parties in promoting the conclusion of a comprehensive, lasting and binding peace agreement, building a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture, and achieving lasting peace and stability in Europe at an early date. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rare earth metal exports have never been a problem in China-EU relations and should not become one – Wang Yi

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BERLIN, July 4 (Xinhua) — Rare earth metal exports have never been a problem in China-Europe relations and should not become one, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul here on Thursday.

    Responding to a question about European companies’ concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, Wang Yi stressed that any country has the sovereign right to impose necessary regulations on dual-use (military and civilian) goods and bears international responsibility for doing so. According to the head of the Foreign Ministry, China’s policy is in line with international practice and contributes to ensuring global peace and stability.

    He stressed that the normal demand of European businesses will be met as long as export control rules are followed and due procedures are followed. Wang Yi noted that Chinese authorities have also set up an expedited mechanism to facilitate export operations with European companies.

    Certain forces are deliberately inflating this issue in relations between China and Europe, guided by hidden motives, the minister emphasized. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Direct flight connects China’s Xi’an with Kazakhstan’s Shymkent

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    XI’AN, July 4 (Xinhua) — A direct flight service between Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, and Shymkent in Kazakhstan was launched on Thursday. The first flight departed Xi’an at 2:47 a.m. Beijing time and arrived in Shymkent at 4:50 a.m. local time. The flight was operated by Kazakhstan’s Scat Airlines.

    Xi’an Airport reports a significant increase in passenger traffic to and from Central Asia this year. In the first half of the year alone, over 78,000 passengers and 700 flights were handled, up 40 percent and 19 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

    The launch of a direct flight will reduce travel time from 12 to 5 hours between Xi’an and Shymkent, two cities linked by historical relations and active trade and economic exchanges and serving as important hubs within the Belt and Road initiative.

    Thus, Xi’an Airport also strengthens its position as a regional aviation hub and contributes to the expansion of the “air bridge” between China and Central Asia. Currently, the airport serves 58 international passenger routes, including 18 weekly flights to Central Asian countries. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: US House of Representatives Passes Trump’s “Single, Big, Beautiful Bill”

    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

    NEW YORK, July 3 (Xinhua) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful tax and spending bill” with 218 members of Congress in favor and 214 against.

    The bill will be sent to the president for signature by July 4, the deadline set by D. Trump.

    Two Republican representatives, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, voted against the bill.

    The House passed an earlier version of the bill in May and sent it to the Senate, where it was significantly revised and passed Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, with the vote of Vice President J.D. Vance.

    The bill includes tax cuts and increased spending on the military and border security. It has been criticized for projecting a $3.3 trillion increase in the already large federal debt and cutting off access to Medicaid and food stamps for millions of people.

    It is Trump’s first major legislative achievement of his second term. Republicans in Congress were divided on the bill, and it was voted on only after the president and his allies on Capitol Hill pressured undecided members of Congress and senators. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China’s summer grain procurement surpasses 50M tonnes

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

    This aerial photo taken on July 15, 2023 shows a farmer harvesting wheat in Hutubi County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s summer grain procurement has entered its peak season, with cumulative purchases exceeding 50 million tonnes nationwide, which is a relatively high level for recent years, the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration said on Thursday.

    Procurement operations are progressing in an orderly manner across all regions, and the market is maintaining stable operations. Premium wheat varieties are selling well at higher prices than standard wheat, reflecting demand for high-quality products, the administration said.

    China has continued to implement its minimum-purchase-price policy in major wheat-producing regions this year. So far, the provinces of Henan, Anhui and Hebei have activated their implementation plans for the policy, procuring approximately 1.8 million tonnes of wheat under the scheme.

    As China enters its primary flood season, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has initiated a 100-day campaign to boost yields, mitigate disasters and secure autumn grain production, which is pivotal to China’s food security.

    To secure the autumn harvest and achieve China’s grain production goal of approximately 700 million tonnes this year, the ministry will deploy teams to guide field management for robust seedlings, disaster prevention and pest control.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing’s Frogman Art Gallery wraps up biggest exhibition to date

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

    Editor’s note: The Frogman Art Gallery at Beijing’s China World Mall concluded its largest exhibition on June 30, featuring nearly 200 works by 15 renowned European and American artists. Titled “Contemporary Echoes,” the show opened on June 5 to mark the gallery’s 21st anniversary and aimed to reflect contemporary tastes among Chinese art lovers.

    This photo, taken on June 30, 2025, shows the preface to the joint exhibition “Contemporary Echoes” by European and American artists at the Frogman Art Gallery in Beijing, reflecting the gallery’s mission to preserve cultural heritage. [Photo by Liu Ziying/China.org.cn]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Russian Navy’s deputy head killed in Ukrainian attack on Kursk

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

    Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy head of the Russian Navy, has been killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia’s Kursk Region, the governor of the far eastern Primorye Territory said Thursday.

    Calling Gudkov a “hero of Russia and hero of Primorye,” Governor Oleg Kozhemyako said in a Telegram post: “I express my deepest condolences to the families, friends and fellow servicemen of Mikhail Gudkov, Nariman Shikhaliyev and all other fighters who were killed in the Kursk Region.”

    The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that Gudkov was killed in a combat mission in a border area of the Kursk Region on Wednesday.

    Gudkov, 42, was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy in March. He previously served as commander of the 155th Separate Guards Brigade of the Pacific Fleet Naval Infantry and participated in the special military operation starting on Feb. 24, 2022.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 6 dead, 24 missing after passenger ship sinks in Indonesia’s Bali Strait

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

    Six people were confirmed dead, 24 remain missing and 35 others have survived after a passenger ship sank in Indonesia’s Bali Strait on Wednesday night, according to Gusti Ayu Ketut Wijayanti, spokesperson for the Search and Rescue Office in Bali.

    Search and rescue operations were suspended on Thursday evening due to nightfall and will resume on Friday, Wijayanti said.

    All recovered victims have been transported to a hospital in Jembrana Regency, Bali.

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  • MIL-OSI China: No progress on Iran, Ukraine in phone call between Trump and Putin

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    People attend a memorial ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 2, 2025. Memorial ceremonies were held here on Wednesday for people who lost their lives in Israeli attacks. [Photo/Xinhua]

    U.S. President Donald Trump said that he did not make any progress during his phone call earlier on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Iran and the Ukraine conflict.

    “No, I didn’t make any progress with him today at all,” Trump told reporters. “I’m not happy about that.”

    “We had a call. It was a pretty long call. We talked about a lot of things, including Iran, and we also talked about, as you know, the war with Ukraine,” said Trump.

    During the phone call, which lasted about an hour, Putin said that Moscow would achieve its goals in the conflict with Ukraine, including the elimination of its root causes, according to Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov.

    “Our president said that Russia will achieve its goals, namely to eliminate the well-known root causes that led to the current state of affairs, to the current harsh confrontation. And Russia will not give up on these goals,” Ushakov said.

    Putin’s aide said that Russia is ready for the third round of talks with Ukraine, adding that Putin and Trump did not discuss the specifics of what would be discussed during the possible negotiations.

    Putin and Trump confirmed their mutual interest in implementing a series of economic projects between Russia and the United States, including in energy and space, Ushakov said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Hamas says to deliver final decision after consultations over Gaza ceasefire proposal

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

    People gather at a beachfront cafe destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, on June 30, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Hamas said in an official statement on Friday that it will deliver its final decision over the Gaza ceasefire proposal to the mediators after the consultations are over.

    In line with Hamas keenness to end the Israeli aggression against their people and ensure the free entry of aid, they are conducting consultations with leaders of the Palestinian forces and factions regarding the offer it received from the mediators, Hamas said.

    Hamas and Israel have held several rounds of indirect negotiations over the past months, but no final ceasefire agreement has been reached. In previous talks, Hamas demanded a complete end to the war, while Israel insisted on a temporary ceasefire.

    On March 18, Israel resumed its military operations in the enclave. At least 6,572 Palestinians had been killed, and 23,132 others injured since Israel renewed its intensive strikes, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to 57,130, and injuries to 135,173, Gaza-based health authorities said on Thursday.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China reassures Europe on rare earth supply amid export controls

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    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) attends a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin, Germany, July 3, 2025. [Photo/fmprc.gov.cn]

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin.

    Responding to a question about European companies’ concerns over China’s rare earth export controls, Wang emphasized that it is a sovereign right and international responsibility for any country to impose necessary regulations on dual-use items — goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes.

    China’s policy is consistent with international practices, and contributes to safeguarding global peace and stability, Wang said.

    He highlighted that as long as export control regulations are followed and the proper procedures are completed, the normal demands of European enterprises will be met.

    Wang noted that Chinese authorities have also established a “fast track” mechanism to facilitate exports to European companies.

    Certain forces are deliberately hyping this matter between China and Europe with ulterior motives, Wang stressed.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s global financial ranking on rise

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

    This panoramic aerial photo taken on Jan. 10, 2023 shows a view of Lujiazui area in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in east China’s Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China ranks fourth in terms of its global financial competitiveness this year, following the United States, United Kingdom and Japan, with China’s rank one place higher than last year, according to a new report released at the Digital Finance Forum during the Global Digital Economy Conference 2025 in Beijing.

    The report, which evaluates 31 countries globally and was released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on Thursday, states the gap between the scores of China and the US has narrowed for four consecutive years.

    Global financial competitiveness is defined as the ability of an economy’s financial system to allocate financial resources and manage risks more effectively on a global scale compared to other economies, thereby promoting economic growth and social development, according to the CASS.

    “For segmented indicators, China’s financial technology competitiveness has ranked third for two straight years, and this year’s score is significantly higher than last year, driven by notable development potential of China’s fintech industry,” said Liu Dongmin, a senior research fellow at the Institute of World Economics and Politics of the CASS.

    Meanwhile, the score of China’s fintech industry development potential index increased from 35.12 last year to 57.25 this year, and this ranking has risen from 12th last year to fourth place globally this year. Among the sub indicators, the AI talent index in China has risen from eighth place last year to fourth place this year, the report said.

    Major economies globally are actively promoting the growth of the digital economy, and China’s digital finance market is highly dynamic and ranks top in the world in terms of its market size, said Li Dongrong, former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China.

    Last year, the market size of global digital finance exceeded $4.5 trillion, and China’s digital finance market size reached $3.2 trillion, becoming an important engine driving global growth, according to industry research company ChinaIRN.

    “China’s development of digital finance technology, especially mobile payment technology, is globally leading. Leveraging on the growth of digital technology, China’s financial services have effectively covered areas that were previously difficult to reach and the country has made effective breakthroughs in inclusive finance,” Li said at the forum.

    Chen Wenhui, former vice-chairman of the former China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, said China’s application of artificial intelligence technology in the financial industry is accelerating. The digital wave has brought and will bring comprehensive transformation to the economy and society. AI is on a track with high certainty, and the financial sector should pay close attention to it.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Dataset on cultivated pastures boosts eco-protection on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

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

    Chinese scientists have developed a dataset on cultivated pastures of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau using satellite remote sensing data to enhance ecological protection of “the roof of the world.”

    The study involving the dataset was conducted by researchers from Lanzhou University, Peking University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with the findings published in the journal Earth System Science Data.

    The study has revealed the types, distribution and historical changes of cultivated pastures on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, according to Lanzhou University.

    “A systematic study on the spatial pattern of cultivated pastures on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is of great significance to the ecological management of the plateau,” said He Jinsheng, a professor at Lanzhou University and leader of the study.

    The dataset and related study can support the sustainable development of grasslands and animal husbandry on the plateau. It can also contribute to ecological protection and restoration of the plateau through improved livestock husbandry management, He added.

    Cultivated pastures are areas where specific forage plants, such as grasses and legumes, are deliberately sown and managed to feed grazing livestock, whereas natural grasslands develop naturally with minimal human intervention.

    “Grasslands on the plateau play essential roles in carbon storage, water and nutrient cycles, maintaining biodiversity, regulating energy balance, and supporting the livelihoods of pastoralists,” He explained.

    The development of cultivated pastures has helped mitigate grassland degradation on the plateau caused by climate change and human activities over recent decades.

    To gain a better understanding of the plateau grasslands, the research team created a dataset of cultivated pasture maps for Qinghai Province and the Xizang Autonomous Region covering the period from 1988 to 2021, using satellite remote-sensing data.

    They then carried out a three-year field study on the plateau and identified the main types of cultivated pastures.

    The study showed that the area of cultivated pastures on the plateau expanded significantly between 1988 and 2021. By 2021, Qinghai and Xizang had a total of 1.57 million hectares of cultivated pastures, with Qinghai accounting for 70 percent and Xizang about 30 percent.

    The method for identifying cultivated pastures developed in this study can support scientific research, policymaking, ecological conservation, and grassland management, according to He.

    “The research team will carry out a scientific evaluation of the ecological and environmental effects resulting from the conversion of natural grassland to cultivated pastures,” He said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Catching a break, gig workers find rest, support in city harbors

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

    After a tiring journey of 600 kilometers, Liu Chunliang pulled into a logistics park and hopped out of his truck. After taking a shower in a nearby building, he enjoyed some hearty dumplings and then had a brief nap in a rest lounge while his truck was being unloaded.

    The building where Liu had the much-needed refreshment is in the Hengdi logistics park in Shanghai’s Jiading District. These facilities have transformed the logistics park from a mere transfer site for goods into a vital rest stop for long-haul drivers such as Liu.

    “I make round trips between Xuzhou and Shanghai eight to ten times a month. There used to be no place for me to get some rest along the way, but now I feel at home here in the park,” said Liu.

    Liu has benefited from a wider array of initiatives implemented by Jiading District to support gig workers in the area. As the gig economy continues to grow across China, cities are responding by establishing rest lounges, offering affordable dining options, and providing skill training for gig workers who play a crucial role in keeping urban life moving.

    The number of flexible workers in China exceeded 265 million in 2024, including 175 million engaged in platform-based gig work, according to an industry report by Hangzhou-based Gongmall, a digital solutions provider for the gig sector.

    They typically work as car-hailing drivers, food delivery riders and long-haul drivers, among other trades. While making life more convenient for residents, these flexible workers often scramble to find facilities to meet their basic needs — whether it is using the bathroom, recharging their mobile phones and electric bikes, or simply taking a moment to rest.

    Jiading District in Shanghai has set up stopover hubs for both car-hailing drivers and food delivery riders. One such hub, located in Zhaqiao Village, offers catering services and rental apartments. Here, car-hailing drivers can take naps in massage chairs while their cars charge outside. The budget-friendly cafeteria even provides meals outside regular dining hours.

    “For meals, I used to grab some buns or snacks in the car, eating when I could and often going hungry. Now, not only do I eat well, but I can also rest properly, so I don’t feel drowsy after long hours of driving,” said driver Wu Yigui, who is dining in the cafeteria.

    The driver from southwest China’s Guizhou Province has also made this service hub his temporary home, renting a shared apartment for 650 yuan (about 91 U.S. dollars) per month — an affordable option in the costly city of Shanghai.

    Food delivery riders have their rest lounges as well. On a typical workday afternoon, Jiang Zhongqiang, a rider for the food delivery platform Ele.me, stopped outside one of these lounges in Jiading. After replacing the battery for his electric bike, he stepped into the lounge, where he refilled his water bottle and plugged in his cell phone to charge while he enjoyed his meal.

    In 2022, the Chinese government issued a guideline aimed at improving gig economy services to boost employment. The country has been focusing on improving welfare for this increasingly significant segment of the workforce in recent years.

    In June, China released guidelines aimed at safeguarding public well-being and addressing the most pressing concerns of the people. These guidelines emphasized the need to improve the social insurance system for flexible workers. They also called for the gradual integration of flexible workers into the housing provident fund system.

    Rest stops for gig workers have proliferated in major cities across China. In Beijing’s Chaoyang District alone, there are 2,912 service stations where the district’s 83,000 flexible workers can recharge between tasks. One such lounge, located in the bustling Shuangjing commercial district, operates around the clock, allowing delivery riders to access it even deep in the night.

    The lounge, run by sub-district government offices, organizes skill training, festival celebrations, and reading activities for gig workers to foster a sense of belonging.

    These efforts extend beyond prosperous metropolises. In northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 2,077 rest stations have been established for gig workers, and their locations are conveniently integrated into navigation apps for easy access. In addition to providing free drinking water, charging and leisure facilities, and medications, the region has also organized free health check-ups for 35,000 gig workers.

    Talking about the rest lounges in Jiading, Zhu Xuguang, an official with the Jiading Branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, said that the rest stops have become a physical and spiritual harbor for the gig workers.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Green, healthy lifestyle revolution boosts China’s consumer market

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

    Cyclists compete during Stage 5 at the 16th Tour of Hainan cycling race from Dongfang to Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, April 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

    With policy support and improving environmental awareness and growing health consciousness of the public, a green and healthy lifestyle revolution is gaining momentum in China, driving the growth of eco-friendly and healthy industries and unlocking new economic potential.

    For 38-year-old Cao Bin, a daily office worker, the highlight of his day now comes after hours: lacing up his running shoes, changing into sportswear, and hitting the park for a 10-kilometer jog. “Running gives me back to myself. I often finish with a clearer mind — that’s why I start and keep going,” he said.

    A dedicated fitness enthusiast who frequents gyms and runs marathons, Cao estimates that he spends around 2,000 yuan (about 279.54 U.S. dollars) monthly on his routine, including gym memberships, athletic gear and high-protein organic meals.

    His story mirrors a broader trend as more and more people in China are embracing a “sweat over indulgence” lifestyle, with activities like running, cycling, climbing, and gym workouts driving growth across sports retail, event tourism, and related sectors.

    Health-conscious demand has catapulted sportswear to become China’s second-most popular apparel category, trailing only casual wear, according to a 2025 report by iiMedia Research. Cycling’s surging popularity, for instance, has boosted sales of premium bikes, while plant-based meats and functional foods are gaining ground as consumers prioritize post-pandemic wellness.

    This fitness craze is also fueling a boom in event tourism. Trail running, mountaineering, and cycling events now draw participants from across the country, injecting vitality into local economies. A 2024 trail race in Shaowu, Fujian Province, hometown of legendary Taoist master Zhang Sanfeng, attracted over 1,300 participants and generated more than 10 million yuan in revenue for local accommodation, catering, and retail sectors alone.

    Sports industry expert Zhang Qing notes that policy support, including China’s national fitness strategy, weight management initiatives, and recent plans to upgrade public fitness infrastructure, such as sports parks and trails, is fueling this growth. These measures build on May’s mandate for a “15-minute community life circle” in all cities, ensuring residents have easy access to fitness facilities and essential services within a 15-minute walk.

    Alongside health, sustainability has emerged as a key priority for Chinese consumers, driving demand for eco-friendly fashion, low-carbon food delivery, and energy-efficient appliances, unlocking new economic opportunities, industry experts note.

    Leading sportswear brands are responding, with Anta and Li-Ning utilizing recycled materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes to enhance product performance while expanding their eco-conscious lines. Anta’s 2024 ESG Report shows sustainable products accounted for over 30 percent of its total offerings last year, with 26 carbon-neutral certified items launched.

    In the food delivery sector, this shift is reflected in Meituan’s “Green Mountains Initiative,” launched in 2017. The program has spurred a widespread move toward sustainable consumption. By early June, about 500 million users had opted for utensil-free deliveries, while more than 1 million merchants had joined eco-actions ranging from plastic reduction to food waste prevention.

    China’s nationwide consumer goods trade-in program further underscores this trend. Ministry of Commerce data reveals that in 2024, over 60 percent of newly purchased vehicles were new energy vehicles, and more than 90 percent of new appliance sales involved Tier-1 energy-efficient models. This has driven four consecutive months of double-digit sales growth for smart and high-efficiency appliances.

    “Green appliances are now the preferred choice, offering consumers a premium lifestyle while advancing sustainability,” noted Xu Dongsheng, vice chairman of the China Household Electrical Appliances Association.

    As China’s support for new quality productive forces accelerates shifts in consumption patterns, driven by enterprises offering greener, smarter products and services, companies are racing to innovate.

    In the fitness sector, supply chains are advancing rapidly, driven by intensified research and development (R&D) and quality upgrades. Official data show that 146 national “Little Giant” enterprises — specialized, high-tech small and medium-sized firms — now operate in sports-related fields, ranging from smart wearables to bicycle parts manufacturing and fitness and rehabilitation equipment.

    Global players are also actively expanding their presence to tap into China’s fitness boom. Last Saturday, French sports retailer Decathlon simultaneously opened stores in Shanghai, Beijing, and Nanjing. These hubs offer one-stop sports gear and host community activities such as cycling, hiking and running, catering directly to China’s fitness boom, the company’s communications department said.

    Cao’s running passion has taken him from a half-marathon in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, to training for Beijing’s premier marathon later this year. “This fitness craze is no fad, it’s our new lifestyle,” he says. “And as it grows, so will our drive to live healthier, greener lives.”

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    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 4, 2025.

    Astronomers have spied an interstellar object zooming through the Solar System
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirsten Banks, Lecturer, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology K Ly / Deep Random Survey This week, astronomers spotted the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. First detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on July 1, the

    Avoid bad breath, don’t pick partners when drunk: ancient dating tips to find modern love
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia Henryk Siemiradzki via Wikimedia Commons To love and be loved is something most people want in their lives. In the modern world, we often see stories about the difficulties of finding love and the

    Back to Back Theatre tackles an epic Shakespearian conflict – set in a factory, with cardboard props
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Hunter, Senior Lecturer in Art and Performance, Deakin University Jeff Busby/Back To Back Theatre/ACMI Back to Back Theatre is one of Australia’s national treasures. Over 30 years this dynamic Geelong-based company – an ensemble of actors who are perceived to have intellectual disabilities – has built

    Australia’s new lung cancer screening program has chosen simplicity over equity, and we’re concerned
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa J. Whop, Associate Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Yardhura Walani, National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, Australian National University Thurtell/Getty Images Australia’s lung cancer screening program launched on July 1, and marks real progress and opportunity. It aims to reduce the

    Lost in space: MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Rattenbury, Associate Professor in Physics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Environmental Defense Fund, CC BY-SA This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand was meant to take over mission control, is a blow to the country’s space research

    Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bo Li, Professor, Environmental Futures Research Centre, School of Science, University of Wollongong Excavation at the Gantangqing site. Liu et al. Ancient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000 years old, new dating has shown. Discovered during excavations carried out

    I’ve seen the brain damage contact sports can cause – we all need to take concussion and CTE more seriously
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alan Pearce, Professor, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Health Science, Swinburne University of Technology AAP Image/The Conversation, CC BY Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent “RunIt” activity or debate about whether Australian rules football

    NZ will soon have no real interisland rail-ferry link – why are we so bad at infrastructure planning?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) Another week, another Cook Strait ferry breakdown. As the winter maintenance season approaches and the Aratere prepares for its final months of service, New Zealand faces a self-imposed crisis. The government

    Mauna Loa Observatory captured the reality of climate change. The US plans to shut it down
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alex Sen Gupta, Associate Professor in Climate Science, UNSW Sydney Izabela23/Shutterstock The greenhouse effect was discovered more than 150 years ago and the first scientific paper linking carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere with climate change was published in 1896. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that

    6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dimitrios Salampasis, Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies and FinTech | FinTech Capability Lead, Swinburne University of Technology Oleg Golovnev/Shutterstock Images of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags consumers should watch out for when they turn to social media for financial

    Grattan on Friday: how two once hot-button issues this week barely sparked media and political interest
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Political and news cycles often work in a certain and predictable way. Issues flare like bushfires, then rage for weeks or even months, until they are finally extinguished by action or fade by being overtaken by the next big thing.

    How many serious incidents are happening in Australian childcare centres? We don’t really know
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney Catherine Delahaye/ Getty Images This week, a Melbourne childcare worker was charged over alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care. Families are justifiably appalled and furious – with 1,200 children urged to be

    Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Selena3726/Shutterstock Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 – including nerve damage – may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says. In an ABC report earlier this week, a spokesperson for the Therapeutic Goods

    Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Selena3726/Shutterstock Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 – including nerve damage – may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says. In an ABC report earlier this week, a spokesperson for the Therapeutic Goods

    10 steps governments can take now to stamp out child sexual abuse in care settings
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben Mathews, Distinguished Professor, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology Recent cases of prolific alleged child sexual abuse in Melbourne and other Australian early childhood education and care settings have shocked even experienced people who work to prevent child sexual abuse. Parents are right to be

    Tears, trauma and unpaid work: why men in tinnies aren’t the only heroes during a flood disaster
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rebecca McNaught, Research Fellow, Rural and Remote Health, University of Sydney Dan Peled/Getty Images When flooding strikes, our screens fill with scenes of devastated victims, and men performing heroic dinghy rescues in swollen rivers. But another story often goes untold: how women step in, and step up,

    The takeaway from the Venice Biennale saga: the art world faces deep and troubling structural inequality
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grace McQuilten, Professor of Art and Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, School of Art, RMIT University Creative Australia’s decision earlier this year to rescind the selection of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino as Australia’s 2026 representatives at the Venice Biennale sent shockwaves through the arts

    The Rainbow Warrior saga: 1. French state terrorism and NZ’s end of innocence
    COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Immediately after killing Fernando Pereira and blowing up Greenpeace’s flagship the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour, several of the French agents went on a ski holiday in New Zealand’s South Island to celebrate. Such was the contempt the French had for the Kiwis and the abilities of our police to pursue

    Does eating cheese before bed really give you nightmares? Here’s what the science says
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Gupta, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia Phoenixns/Shutterstock, The Conversation, CC BY Have you heard people say eating cheese before bed will cause you to have vivid dreams or nightmares? It’s a relatively common idea. And this week, a new study

    Experiencing extreme weather and disasters is not enough to change views on climate action, study shows
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Omid Ghasemi, Research Associate in Behavioural Science at the Institute for Climate Risk & Response, UNSW Sydney STR / AFP via Getty Images Climate change has made extreme weather events such as bushfires and floods more frequent and more likely in recent years, and the trend is

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 4, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 4, 2025.

    Astronomers have spied an interstellar object zooming through the Solar System
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirsten Banks, Lecturer, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology K Ly / Deep Random Survey This week, astronomers spotted the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. First detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on July 1, the

    Avoid bad breath, don’t pick partners when drunk: ancient dating tips to find modern love
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia Henryk Siemiradzki via Wikimedia Commons To love and be loved is something most people want in their lives. In the modern world, we often see stories about the difficulties of finding love and the

    Back to Back Theatre tackles an epic Shakespearian conflict – set in a factory, with cardboard props
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Hunter, Senior Lecturer in Art and Performance, Deakin University Jeff Busby/Back To Back Theatre/ACMI Back to Back Theatre is one of Australia’s national treasures. Over 30 years this dynamic Geelong-based company – an ensemble of actors who are perceived to have intellectual disabilities – has built

    Australia’s new lung cancer screening program has chosen simplicity over equity, and we’re concerned
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa J. Whop, Associate Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Yardhura Walani, National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, Australian National University Thurtell/Getty Images Australia’s lung cancer screening program launched on July 1, and marks real progress and opportunity. It aims to reduce the

    Lost in space: MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Rattenbury, Associate Professor in Physics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Environmental Defense Fund, CC BY-SA This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand was meant to take over mission control, is a blow to the country’s space research

    Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bo Li, Professor, Environmental Futures Research Centre, School of Science, University of Wollongong Excavation at the Gantangqing site. Liu et al. Ancient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000 years old, new dating has shown. Discovered during excavations carried out

    I’ve seen the brain damage contact sports can cause – we all need to take concussion and CTE more seriously
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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi’s letter to session of All-China Youth Federation, congress of All-China Students’ Federation

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Full text of Xi Jinping’s congratulatory letter to session of All-China Youth Federation and congress of All-China Students’ Federation

    Xinhua | July 3, 2025

    The following is the full text of Xi Jinping’s congratulatory letter to a session of the All-China Youth Federation and a congress of the All-China Students’ Federation.

    On the opening of a plenary session of the 14th committee of the All-China Youth Federation and the 28th national congress of the All-China Students’ Federation, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, warm congratulations and greetings to young people and young students of all ethnic groups and from all sectors of life across the country, as well as to young Chinese overseas!

    Over the past five years, under the Party’s leadership and assistance and guidance of the Communist Youth League, youth and student federations at all levels have performed their duties and played a proactive role, organizing and mobilizing young people and students to follow the Party, strive hard to make progress and contribute their strength. This reflects the positive ethos of the Chinese youth in the new era.

    In the drive to advance the building of a strong country and the realization of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, there is much young people can achieve. The broad masses of youth should consciously respond to the call of the Party and the people, maintain firm ideals and convictions, cultivate a deep love for the country, bravely shoulder their historic mission, and strive to write a vibrant chapter of youth that demonstrates courage and responsibility.

    Party organizations at all levels should strengthen their leadership over youth work, care for and support the work of youth and student federations, as well as foster favorable conditions for young people and students to develop in a healthy manner and make achievements. Youth and student federations should adhere to the right political direction, deepen reform and innovation, and, under the leadership of the Party, further unite and lead young people and students in forging ahead on the new journey and accomplishing new achievements.

    Xi Jinping

    July 2, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by CE at 2025 Colloquium on International Law (English only)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    ​Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the 2025 Colloquium on International Law today (July 4):

    Commissioner Cui Jianchun (Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), Professor Teresa Cheng (Co-Chairman of the Asian Academy of International Law), Dr Anthony Neoh (Co-Chairman of the Asian Academy of International Law), consuls-general, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

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  • MIL-OSI China: China to host Digital Silk Road Development Forum in time-honored port city

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

    BEIJING, July 3 — This year’s World Internet Conference (WIC) Digital Silk Road Development Forum will be held on July 24 in the city of Quanzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, according to a WIC press conference on Thursday.

    The forum will feature discussions on a variety of topics, such as inclusive cooperation on digital trade under the Belt and Road Initiative, AI empowerment for high-quality development of the private economy, and digital-intelligent transformation and sustainable development of international logistics, according to the WIC.

    At the press conference, Ren Xianliang, secretary-general of the WIC, said the forum will also feature discussions on AI development and governance, studies on innovation in and development of the digital economy, and digital presentation of traditional Chinese culture, among others.

    Located on the narrow plains along the Fujian coastline, Quanzhou was one of the largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly during China’s Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). In 2021, the city won UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China urges US to stop advancing so-called Taiwan-related act: Spokesperson

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

    China urges the United States to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, and stop advancing the so-called Taiwan-related act, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

    Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on the adoption of the so-called “Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act” by the U.S. House of Representatives, requiring the U.S. government to support China’s Taiwan region in joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Mao stressed that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. The government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China.

    Taiwan has no basis, reason or right to participate in the United Nations or other international organizations, whose membership is confined to sovereign states, Mao noted.

    China urges the United States to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, observe the international law and the basic norms governing international relations, stop advancing the so-called Taiwan-related act, stop using the Taiwan question to interfere in China’s internal affairs, and stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.

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  • MIL-OSI China: EU ready for trade deal with US but prepares for no-deal scenario: EU chief

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

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that the European Union (EU) is “ready for a deal” with the United States to resolve ongoing tariff disputes. However, she emphasized that the bloc is also preparing for the possibility of no satisfactory agreement being reached to defend Europe’s interests.

    Von der Leyen made the remarks during a visit to Aarhus. Noting that the deadline is July 9, she pointed out that trade between the EU and the United States amounts to 1.5 trillion euros (1.77 trillion U.S. dollars). “It’s a huge task,” she was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the Commission.

    Emphasizing that the goal is to reach “an agreement in principle,” von der Leyen acknowledged that it would be impossible to finalize a detailed deal within such a timeframe due to the vast scale of trade between the two sides.

    She warned that if the talks fail, the EU would not hesitate to implement retaliatory measures. “We want a negotiated solution,” she said, “But you all know that at the same time, we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory agreement is reached.”

    “All the instruments are on the table,” She added.

    European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic is currently in Washington, holding discussions with U.S. trade representatives in an effort to secure a deal.

    Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also urged both sides to strike “a quick and simple agreement,” stressing such a deal is vital for key sectors, including pharmaceuticals, engineering, and automotive manufacturing.

    Currently, the United States imposes a 25 percent tariff on EU cars and auto parts, and a 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum products. The United States is also considering expanding tariffs to cover timber, aerospace components, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and critical minerals. (1 euro = 1.18 U.S. dollars) 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s e-bike trade-in program sees robust production, sales in first half of 2025

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

    Customers apply for trade-in subsidy from the government at a cashier in Fuyang, Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Oct. 31, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s electric bicycle trade-in program has driven a boom in both production and sales, played an active role in expanding consumption, benefited livelihoods and promoted safety, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

    In the first six months of 2025, on average, sales of electric bicycles through the trade-in program across the country increased by 113.5 percent month on month, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the ministry, told a press conference.

    By the end of June, a total of about 8.47 million new electric bicycles had been sold to replace old ones across the country, which is 6.1 times that of 2024. Sales in Jiangsu, Hebei and Zhejiang provinces all exceeded 1 million units, while in each of 16 other provincial-level regions including Anhui and Shandong, sales exceeded 100,000 units, He said.

    During the same period, the total sales value reached about 24.77 billion yuan (about 3.46 billion U.S. dollars), 6.6 times that of last year. About 8.4 million buyers across the country enjoyed subsidies under the favorable policy, according to the spokesperson.

    The ministry’s data also shows that the industry benefits from robust production and sales under the trade-in program. In the first half of this year, the output of the top 10 brands of electric bicycles increased by 27.6 percent year on year.

    Meanwhile, a total of 82,000 sales stores participated in the trade-in program, most of which were small and micro enterprises and individual merchants. On average, it increased the sales of each store by 302,000 yuan, according to the industry.

    The program, which sees old electric bicycles traded in for new ones, has also ensured the safety of electric bicycle industries and consumers, according to the spokesperson. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s landmark trade corridor cargo volume jumps 76.9% in H1

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

    A drone photo taken on July 3, 2025 shows gantry cranes loading containers onto a freight train in Qinzhou railway container center station in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Cargo volume on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor surged 76.9 percent year on year to 746,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the first six months of this year, according to the China Railway Nanning Group.

    Cargo flow along the corridor hit a new record by reaching the 700,000 TEU mark on June 20, 125 days earlier than it did last year. As an important project under the Belt and Road Initiative, it has been playing a key role in connecting China’s landlocked western regions to global markets.

    A new intermodal transport model was introduced on March 25, when a freight train carrying 200 vehicles from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality arrived at Qinzhou Port in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for direct transfer to an ocean vessel bound for Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port. This first-time use of a “JSQ-type freight train combining a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel” solution created a new export path for vehicles from Chongqing.

    The corridor also launched integrated rail-sea logistics packages this year, reducing shippers’ need to coordinate separately with multiple carriers across different transport segments, and enabling full cargo tracking to boost efficiency and lower costs.

    The corridor now operates 14 fixed train routes connecting Beibu Gulf Port in Guangxi and Zhanjiang Port in neighboring Guangdong Province to major inland hubs including Chongqing, Chengdu, Guiyang, Lanzhou, Huaihua and Xi’an. Goods transported through the trade corridor via intermodal rail-sea service now cover 1,236 categories, 79 more than a year earlier, spanning electronics, vehicles and auto parts, machinery, household appliances, and food. 

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