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  • MIL-OSI China: Ukraine, Russia conduct fresh prisoner exchange

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

    Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out another round of their prisoner exchange, according to Ukraine’s Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

    The swap involved soldiers under the age of 25, as well as ill and wounded servicemen from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service, the agency said in a statement.

    Most of those released had been in captivity for more than three years, with some having taken part in the battles for Mariupol, the statement said.

    All returning soldiers will undergo medical examination, receive psychological support and physical rehabilitation, it said.

    Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized in his post on Telegram the importance of bringing all Ukrainians home from Russian captivity.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Lack of essentials in Gaza leads to increase in preventable diseases: UN

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

    Palestinians gather to receive food aid at a food assistance distribution point in Gaza City, on June 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    UN humanitarians said Thursday that its partners delivering health aid in Gaza reported a spike in preventable diseases linked to a lack of clean water, sanitation and fuel.

    The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that in the last two weeks, more than 19,000 cases of acute watery diarrhea were recorded, alongside more than 200 cases each of acute jaundice syndrome and bloody diarrhea.

    “These outbreaks are directly linked to the lack of clean water and sanitation in Gaza, underscoring the urgent need for fuel, medical supplies, and water, sanitation and hygiene items to prevent further collapse of the public health system,” the humanitarians said.

    Palestinians collect items in the rubble of a destroyed building after an Israeli airstrike at the Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on June 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The partners also reported yet another mass casualty incident for Al Aqsa Hospital following an airstrike in Deir al-Balah.

    They said the hospital received more than 20 people killed and 70 others injured. Additional wounded patients had to be transferred to Nasser Medical Complex and two other health facilities.

    “Civilians in Gaza continue to be killed or injured daily, whether in Israeli airstrikes, shelling, or while trying to find food for their families,” said OCHA. “These tragic events must not be normalized and must come to an immediate end.”

    On a more positive note, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported delivering its first medical shipment into Gaza since March 2, when Israel imposed a full blockade on the strip. Nine trucks carrying essential medical supplies, 2,000 units of blood, and 1,500 units of plasma were transported from the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem border crossing.

    Palestinians carry aid they received from trucks that entered the northern Gaza Strip, at a street north of Gaza City, on June 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The WHO said the supplies were being distributed to priority hospitals. The blood and plasma were delivered to the cold storage facility at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, to be distributed to hospitals facing critical shortages amid a growing influx of injuries, many linked to incidents at the non-UN, militarized food distribution sites run by the United States.

    The WHO said the shipment of the badly needed medical supplies is only a drop in the ocean.

    OCHA said that to meet humanitarian needs and help reduce looting, it is essential to increase the flow of humanitarian and essential commercial goods into Gaza through multiple crossings and routes and facilitate their safe distribution across the strip.

    The office said that on Wednesday, six out of 17 attempts to coordinate humanitarian movements inside Gaza were rejected outright by the Israeli authorities. The planned UN missions included trucking water and repairing roads. Nine other coordination attempts, including the removal of solid waste and collection of cargo from the crossings, were facilitated by the Israeli authorities. Two additional attempts were not made.

    “The continued restrictions on humanitarian access are severely undermining life-saving operations,” the office said.

    People carry the bodies of three Palestinians killed in an Israeli settler attack in the town of Kafr Malik east of Ramallah, central West Bank, on June 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    OCHA said it is gravely concerned about escalating violence and Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.

    The office said it documented an attack where three Palestinians were killed and several others injured when hundreds of settlers, some armed and accompanied by Israeli forces, raided the village of Kafr Malik and set fire to occupied homes on Wednesday. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics in the Ramallah governorate reported that Kafr Malik has a population exceeding 3,000.

    OCHA said that in another attack on Wednesday, about 20 settlers set fire to farmland in Asira al Qibliya village in Nablus governorate.

    “Civilians continue to bear the brunt of this prolonged Israeli occupation,” the office said of violence in Gaza and the West Bank. “OCHA reiterates its call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel, full respect for international law, and unfettered humanitarian access.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Iranian Supreme Leader says US gains nothing from war with Iran

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

    Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attends the second round of Iran’s 12th parliamentary election in Tehran, Iran, May 10, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Thursday the United States gained nothing from the war against Iran and instead received a “harsh slap” in the face.

    He made the remarks in a video message broadcast by state-run IRIB TV while congratulating the Iranian nation on its “victory” in the war with Israel and the United States.

    “Despite all its propaganda and claims, Israel was almost knocked down and crushed under Iran’s blows,” said Khamenei.

    He added that the Iranian missiles and other weapons managed to pass through Israel’s “advanced multi-layered defense” and raze to the ground many of Israel’s urban and military areas.

    Khamenei said Israel should know that any aggression against Iran would be heavily costly for it.

    He added the United States entered the war to rescue Israel, “but accomplished nothing from this war.”

    He noted that the United States exaggerated its achievements in the war because they failed to achieve their objective and needed that to cover up the truth, emphasizing that “here again, the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved victory and responded by giving the United States a harsh slap in the face.”

    Khamenei said Iran attacked U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, “which is among the U.S. important bases in the West Asia region,” and inflicted damages, stressing that some sought to downplay it and said nothing had happened.

    On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on different areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing several senior commanders, nuclear scientists and many civilians. Iran responded by launching several waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel, inflicting casualties and damage.

    On Saturday, the U.S. Air Force bombed three Iranian nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In retaliation, Iran on Monday struck the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles.

    Following the 12-day war, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was achieved on Tuesday.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Guangdong takes various measures to boost robot industry

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

    Staff members debug a humanoid robot at a robot company in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. In recent years, Guangdong Province has taken various measures to develop the robot industry. The application and promotion of embodied artificial intelligence robots has been gaining speed in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center was established in Shenzhen. In addition, cities like Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai are encouraged to give full play to their manufacturing advantages to build robot production bases.

    Guangdong’s industrial robot output exceeded 240,000 units in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 31.2 percent, ranking first in the country for five consecutive years, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Li An)

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  • MIL-OSI China: Man City hit Juventus for five at Club World Cup

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

    Manchester City qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday with a comfortable 5-2 win over Juventus.

    City dominated nearly all aspects of the game, securing just their second-ever win in eight meetings against the Italian club.

    Manchester City won Group G of the Club World Cup with a dominant performance, beating Juventus 5-2 at Camping World Stadium. [photo:xinhua]

    Pep Guardiola’s side opened the scoring in the ninth minute when new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri won the ball outside the Juventus penalty area and set up Jeremy Doku, who cut inside and fired into the far post.

    City’s advantage lasted only two minutes, as goalkeeper Ederson passed directly to Teun Koopmeiners, who capitalized with a left-footed strike to level the score.

    Rodri Hernandez, making his first start since suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury in September 2024, helped stabilize City’s midfield. The Premier League champions retook the lead through a defensive blunder in the 26th minute. Matheus Nunes found space down the right and crossed low into the box, where Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, under no pressure, accidentally side-footed the ball into his own net.

    City continued to dominate the half, with Tijjani Reijnders energetic in midfield and Ait-Nouri forcing a strong save before a heavy storm swept across the pitch shortly before halftime.

    Erling Haaland replaced Omar Marmoush at the break and extended City’s lead in the 52nd minute. Despite mishitting his shot, Haaland finished off a well-worked buildup from Nunes and Reijnders.

    Rodri was substituted in the 66th minute, and moments later Ederson redeemed his earlier error with a reflex save to deny Dusan Vlahovic.

    Phil Foden made it 4-1 just three minutes after coming off the bench, tapping in after a powerful run by Haaland, who fed Savinho. The Brazilian rounded goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio before unselfishly laying the ball off to Foden.

    Savinho then made it 5-1 in the 75th minute with a spectacular long-range strike after Juventus failed to clear a corner.

    Vlahovic pulled a goal back for Juventus in the 84th minute, beating the offside trap and finishing cleanly.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China intensifies anti-drug campaign with digital technology

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

    In a dim karaoke room, lights flicker to a thumping beat. Drugs sit openly on the table, untouched. This isn’t real — it’s virtual reality (VR), designed to trigger the cravings addicts fight against every day.

    At the Tiantanghe Drug Rehabilitation Center on the southern outskirts of Beijing, this high-tech form of therapy plunges recovering addicts into virtual recreations of the places they find most tempting — KTV lounges and hotels.

    Across the country, many drug rehabilitation centers have, like Tiantanghe, introduced this innovative therapy as part of a broader initiative to enhance their rehabilitation efforts.

    “Some may think they’ve overcome their addiction,” said Wen Xinhua, a rehabilitation officer at the center. “Others might not even recognize the deep triggers buried within them. But once they put on the VR headset and face real-world temptations, their brainwave data reveals the truth.”

    This data helps gauge the severity of addiction and acts as a crucial checkpoint for those who believe they’ve overcome their struggles. It’s the ultimate test, proving whether they’re truly prepared to re-enter society without relapsing.

    Wen introduced this concept as he led recent visitors from all walks of life around the center during its weeklong Open Day event. The event was held in conjunction with International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was on Thursday.

    The United Nations designated the day as June 26, one day after the anniversary of Qing Dynasty official Lin Zexu’s destruction of about 1,400 tonnes of foreign-smuggled opium in south China in 1839.

    Lin’s move is regarded as a milestone chapter of China’s battle against opium, and the Chinese people’s resolve to eliminate drugs has never wavered.

    Since 1949, the Chinese government has worked tirelessly to control drugs. For example, cultivating and using marijuana are strictly forbidden, with traffickers facing the death penalty in extreme cases.

    In 2024, Chinese authorities concluded 37,000 drug-related criminal cases, making 62,000 related arrests and seizing 26.7 tonnes of narcotics nationwide, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

    The majority of drugs seized in China originated from abroad, according to a report from the Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission.

    Throughout 2024, China seized 16.3 tonnes of narcotics from overseas sources, representing a 20 percent year-on-year decrease. The Golden Triangle region remained China’s primary drug source, accounting for 76 percent of all seized foreign narcotics.

    Li Xiaoguang, a senior judge of the Supreme People’s Court, highlighted the rise of new types of drugs in China, which he said are outpacing traditional drug offenses in number, at a recent news conference.

    They come in various forms — often disguised as candy, stamps or cigarettes, making them deceptive and difficult to detect, Li said.

    He also noted a troubling trend of younger individuals becoming increasingly involved, both as victims and as offenders.

    Strengthening education on drug prevention for young people — particularly students in elementary and secondary schools — is a key component of China’s drug control efforts.

    In a recent anti-drug educational seminar at a primary school in Linfen, north China’s Shanxi Province, VR technology was used to simulate the uncomfortable effects of drug use.

    Students wore VR headsets to experience the physical toll of addiction, dangerous behaviors resulting from hallucinations, and the emotional devastation drugs can bring to families.

    The immersive experience gave them a stark, firsthand look at the destructive impact drugs can have on both the body and the mind.

    “Putting on the VR glasses was like seeing what happens when people take drugs for real. It was really scary! I’ll definitely stay away from drugs,” one student said. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A branch of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has opened in China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    Beijing, June 27 /Xinhua/ — The Chinese branch of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Belarus recently opened at the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) of China, according to a statement on the university’s official website.

    The opening ceremony was attended by First Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Sergei Chizhik and more than 80 representatives of eight organizations of this country. The participants from the Chinese side included official representatives of the Ministry of Labor Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Party Committee of Shaanxi Province, the Science and Technology Administration of this province, etc.

    The event was attended by the Secretary of the SZPU Party Committee Li Yanrong.

    The opening of a branch of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in China is a new page in cooperation between China and Belarus. A memorandum of cooperation in this area was signed last year in Minsk, he recalled.

    The two sides, as Li Yanrong emphasized, will focus on in-depth cooperation in the fields of aerospace technology, composite materials, high-tech equipment manufacturing, optics and optoelectronics, and will also promote deep integration in the fields of training specialists, scientific research cooperation and the transformation of achievements.

    At the opening ceremony, memorandums of cooperation were signed between SZPU and the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics and the Belarusian National Technical University.

    The opening of the Chinese branch of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus was also witnessed by more than 300 researchers from Beihang University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Aviation Industry Corporation of China /AVIC/, China Electronics Technology Corporation /CETC/ and others. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian woman selflessly saves drowning elderly woman in China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    Recently, Russian woman Shahnaz Gubaidullina became an Internet star. The girl recently graduated from the bachelor’s degree program at Huzhou University, which is located in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, after which she went on a tourist trip to Shaoxing. There, an unexpected situation occurred – an elderly woman fell into the water and began to drown. Without thinking, Shahnaz jumped into the water and began to pull out the drowning woman, calming her in Chinese: “Grandma, relax, don’t be afraid, I’m here.” Thanks to the joint efforts of the girl and the people on the shore, the elderly woman was saved.

    Shahnaz’s selfless act was captured on local CCTV cameras and the video went viral online, gaining many likes. The girl’s mother immediately sent her a message: “You saved a man’s life, I’m proud of you!” When Shahnaz went to buy some fruit, the shopkeeper recognized her and refused to take money, thus wanting to thank the girl for her good deed. In response to the public praise, Shahnaz said: “I am very pleased, but I didn’t really do anything special.”

    Shahnaz came to China in 2016 and after living here for many years, she has developed a deep love for Chinese culture. She is the only foreigner in the university’s lion dance troupe.

    Shahnaz does not want to leave Huzhou despite having already graduated from university. “I like it here very much, I want to continue studying and even stay here to live,” she admitted.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China pursues a nuclear strategy of self-defense: Defense Spokesperson 2025-06-27 “China will stay committed to safeguarding its legitimate security interests and upholding world peace and stability,” said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

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

      BEIJING, June 26 — “China will stay committed to safeguarding its legitimate security interests and upholding world peace and stability,” said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

      It is reported that the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in Sweden recently released its annual report on global nuclear forces, stating that China currently possesses 600 nuclear warheads, ranking third globally, and its stockpile is increasing at a speed of approximately 100 per year, faster than that of any other country in the world. 

      When asked to comment on the report, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that he would not comment on such a speculative report, adding that China pursues a nuclear strategy of self-defense, and commits itself to a nuclear policy of no first use of nuclear weapons at any time and under any circumstances.

      He stressed that China keeps its nuclear force at the minimum level required for national security and does not engage in arms race with any country. China will stay committed to safeguarding its legitimate security interests and upholding world peace and stability.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese defense minister meets with guests attending SCO defense ministers’ meeting 2025-06-27 08:57:10 Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday held individual meetings in east China’s Qingdao city with the secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and India, all of whom attended the SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting.

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

      QINGDAO, June 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday held individual meetings in east China’s Qingdao city with the secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and India, all of whom attended the SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting.

      The SCO is an important force in the practice of true multilateralism, and in safeguarding global strategic stability, Dong said.

      He called for joint efforts to address the serious impacts of unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonic acts, and to inject more certainty and positive energy into regional prosperity and stability.

      China stands ready to work closely with the defense departments and militaries of SCO member states to push for continuous new progress in defense and security cooperation, Dong noted.

      The attendees said they are willing to enhance the level of defense and security cooperation within the SCO framework, and to promote security, stability, development and prosperity in the region and around the world. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: CIIE reflects China’s commitment to global development: Chinese ambassador

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

    GENEVA, June 26 — A seminar focused on the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) was jointly held on Wednesday by the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office in Geneva and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau.

    Representatives from international organizations, diplomatic missions in Geneva and global businesses attending the event praised China’s continued efforts to open up to the world and promote shared development.

    Ambassador Chen Xu, China’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, said that since its launch in 2021, the GDI has taken root on Geneva’s multilateral platforms, with growing consensus and expanding cooperation networks.

    The CIIE, as a global public good, has become an important practice for China to deepen economic and trade cooperation with other developing countries, Chen said. “It demonstrates China’s commitment to global development cooperation,” he added.

    According to official data, the CIIE has been held seven consecutive times since its inception in 2018, attracting participation from more than 180 countries, regions, and international organizations.

    Luz Maria de la Mora, director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), said she attended the CIIE in 2019 and witnessed “how China opens its doors to the world and how trade can be a source of economic opportunities for all.”

    High-level representatives from international organizations expressed their support for the CIIE and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They also voiced their readiness to strengthen cooperation with China to promote inclusive economic globalization that benefits all.

    The ambassadors of Pakistan, Cambodia, Peru, and other members of the Group of Friends of the GDI expressed their appreciation for China and the CIIE, calling the expo an important platform for advancing the initiative.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Dunhuang event highlights cross-Strait collaboration to promote Chinese heritage

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

    LANZHOU, June 26 — An event urging joint efforts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese heritage was held on Thursday in Dunhuang, Gansu Province.

    The event, held at the Dunhuang Academy, saw about 180 participants, including scholars, researchers and students from both sides of the Strait, gather to celebrate and strengthen cultural ties.

    Addressing the event, Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, emphasized the importance of both sides of the Strait standing united in promoting Chinese culture.

    Calling on compatriots on both sides to carry forward Chinese cultural heritage and strengthen confidence in Chinese culture, he stressed the importance of adhering to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, and of firm opposition to “Taiwan independence” and external interference.

    Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, also addressed the gathering, underscoring the deep cultural connections between the people on both sides.

    Noting that Chinese culture, with its long and profound history, is an invaluable asset and represents an unbreakable bond between the two sides of the Strait, Ma emphasized the need for joint efforts to pass down this cultural legacy and ensure its global impact.

    Youth representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait also shared their perspectives, saying that the cultural ties between the two sides will remain strong and unbroken, no matter the challenges that arise.

    The event was co-hosted by the Dunhuang Academy and the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM holds talks with Armenian counterpart

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

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan in Beijing on Thursday.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and Armenia have always respected and trusted each other, and that China is willing to work with Armenia to carry forward their friendship, consolidate mutual trust, deepen cooperation, contribute to the development and rejuvenation of the two countries, and create more benefits for their peoples.

    Wang said China is willing to work with all countries, including Armenia, to practice true multilateralism and safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, as well as the international order based on international law. China is also ready to promote the implementation of the three major global initiatives, and jointly build a community with a shared future for all.

    China will, as always, support Armenia in safeguarding its national sovereignty and independence, and in forging a path that is supported by its people and in line with its national conditions, he said, adding that China appreciates Armenia’s adherence to the one-China principle and its firm support for China’s position on issues concerning its core interests.

    Mirzoyan said that Armenia will continue to follow the one-China policy and support China in safeguarding its core interests, and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in such fields as connectivity, economy and trade. Armenia is also ready to strengthen coordination with China on international and regional affairs, and to establish a more stable, friendly and strategic partnership between the two countries.

    The two sides also exchanged views on deepening cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and on issues related to the Israel-Iran conflict.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China to further strengthen protection, governance of rivers

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

    An aerial drone photo taken on June 11, 2025 shows a boat sailing on Baiyangdian Lake, Xiongan New Area of north China’s Hebei province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China will introduce additional measures to protect and manage rivers, improve river ecosystems and promote the development of a water-conserving society, according to a set of guidelines unveiled Thursday.

    China aims to see significant improvements by 2035 in flood prevention capacity, efficient use of water resources, reliable water supply in urban and rural regions and overall river ecosystem health, according to the guidelines issued by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council.

    Efforts will be made to further optimize the country’s flood prevention system, which covers reservoirs, river channels, levees, and flood retention areas, according to the guidelines, which also highlighted the effective monitoring and forecast for rainfall and water conditions.

    The guidelines underscored efforts to guide the population and industries to migrate toward areas with low flood risks, and allocate space for flood discharge and retention during city development, industrial layout, and infrastructure construction.

    China will comprehensively enhance water conservation, advance the construction of a water-saving society and promote the development of water-efficient production and lifestyles, according to the guidelines.

    The guidelines also stressed specific efforts to improve the ecology of rivers and lakes, and strengthen the protection of drinking water sources.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese, French legislative bodies pledge to strengthen ties

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

    Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, and Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker of the French National Assembly, co-chair the 12th meeting of the exchange mechanism between the legislative bodies of China and France, in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s top legislator Zhao Leji and Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker of the French National Assembly, co-chaired a meeting in Beijing on Thursday, pledging to strengthen ties.

    China is willing to enhance all-round exchanges and cooperation with France, Zhao said in a keynote address at the 12th meeting of the exchange mechanism between the legislative bodies of China and France.

    Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said both sides should deepen cooperation in traditional fields, expand cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and green and low-carbon development, and properly resolve trade differences through consultation and dialogue.

    He called on the two countries to deepen exchanges in culture, education and tourism and strengthen coordination in multilateral frameworks, adding that China believes France will abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions.

    As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, China hopes for continuously improving China-EU relations that inject more stability and positive energy into the world, he said.

    This meeting marks the resumption of the exchange mechanism between the two legislative bodies after a five-year hiatus, and is of great significance for deepening the cooperation between the two sides, Zhao said.

    Zhao said China’s NPC is willing to work with the French parliament to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and provide legal support for practical cooperation between the two countries, adding that the NPC is ready to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the European Parliament.

    In the face of grave international situation, it is of vital importance for France and China, supporters of multilateralism, to enhance communication and solidarity, Braun-Pivet said.

    The French side hopes to strengthen cooperation with the Chinese side in trade and investment, artificial intelligence, climate change, culture and education, and jointly address global challenges, Braun-Pivet said.

    She said the French National Assembly is willing to deepen dialogue with the NPC of China to inject new vitality into the development of France-China relations.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Iran’s parliament submits law on suspending IAEA cooperation to gov’t

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

    Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday that a law suspending the country’s cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog has been submitted to the government for implementation, following approval by the Constitutional Council.

    The move, which halts Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), comes amid heightened regional tensions after recent military exchanges with Israel and the United States.

    “Today, after the Constitutional Council’s approval, the law suspending cooperation with the IAEA was handed over to the administration,” Ghalibaf said in a post on social media platform X.

    He accused the IAEA of acting as a “guardian of Israel’s anti-human interests” and said continued cooperation would be impossible until the security of Iran’s nuclear facilities could be guaranteed.

    According to ICANA, the parliament’s official news agency, the bill was passed in an open session on Wednesday with 221 votes in favor and one abstention.

    The legislative move follows a series of escalations that began on June 13, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several senior commanders, scientists, and civilians. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets.

    On Saturday, U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In response, Iran targeted the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday with missiles.

    A ceasefire between Iran and Israel took effect on Tuesday, ending 12 days of hostilities.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s lunar samples debut at UN

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

    Guests look at lunar samples exhibited at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria, June 25, 2025. China’s lunar samples, collected from both the near and far side of the moon, were exhibited together for the first time at the United Nations (UN) on Wednesday. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s lunar samples, collected from both the near and far side of the moon, were exhibited together for the first time at the United Nations (UN) on Wednesday.

    During the 68th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), China hosted an exhibition at the UN Office in Vienna showcasing 20 years of its lunar exploration, including samples brought back by the Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 missions.

    More than 200 people, including UN officials, envoys from various countries, and industry experts, attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition.

    Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, said China will “uphold the principles of equality, mutual benefit, peaceful use, and inclusive development,” and “actively implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative” in international cooperation in outer space.

    “I want to congratulate China for the tremendous achievement in bringing back a lunar sample from the far side of the moon, and also for literally bringing the far side close to us here on Earth by exhibiting these two samples,” said Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs. She said she looked forward to China’s important and continued efforts to support the COPUOS in promoting global outer space governance.

    China’s Chang’e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon in 2024, the first time in human history. The Chang’e-5 probe, which returned to Earth on Dec. 17, 2020, retrieved 1,731 grams of samples from the near side of the moon.

    Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, speaks at the opening ceremony of an exhibition on China’s lunar exploration at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria, June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, speaks at the opening ceremony of an exhibition on China’s lunar exploration at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria, June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, Britain deepen green finance cooperation with new work stream

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

    Financial professionals and experts from China and Britain on Thursday formally launched a joint work stream in London, in a bid to strengthen bilateral cooperation on sustainable finance and biodiversity protection.

    The UK-China Nature and Biodiversity Finance Work Stream, initiated by the China-UK Green Finance Taskforce and co-led by Bank of China and Standard Chartered, will focus on cross-border collaboration and innovation in areas such as natural capital valuation, biodiversity-related disclosure tools and nature-focused investment mechanisms.

    The launch coincided with a high-level forum hosted by Bank of China’s London branch, titled “From Policy to Impact: A Global Perspective on the Current State of Sustainable Development.” The forum, part of the official program of this year’s London Climate Action Week, brought together over 100 participants from financial institutions, government agencies, regulators, think tanks and academia across China, Britain and Europe.

    “Green finance and sustainable development have become central to global high-quality growth and the transformation of financial systems,” said Fang Wenjian, CEO of Bank of China (UK) Limited, during the forum’s opening remarks.

    Charles Bowman, co-chair of the China-UK Green Finance Taskforce, said the initiative came at a critical time. “We must accelerate global capital flows to tackle the climate crisis,” he said. “China and the UK are co-leading this effort through their net-zero commitments and renewable energy investments.”

    London Climate Action Week, founded in 2019 by climate think tank E3G and the Mayor of London’s office, serves as a global platform for policymakers, business leaders, investors and academics to advance climate action and sustainable development. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Dutch investors pull back from US stocks amid US policy concerns: Rabobank

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

    More than a quarter of Dutch investors have reduced their holdings in U.S. shares over the past six months due to unpredictable and unreliable U.S. policies, according to new research released by Rabobank on Thursday.

    The study revealed that 26 percent of respondents had either personally reduced their U.S. stock investments or had done so jointly with a partner. Additionally, nearly 60 percent said they were unwilling to allocate more capital to U.S. equities.

    According to Rabobank, many investors cited “uncertainty,” “unpredictability,” and “unreliable” when describing the U.S. market climate. The research highlighted the U.S. policies as a key factor behind this sentiment shift.

    The U.S. policies were frequently mentioned “as reasons why investors have become more negative about investing in the U.S.,” the researchers said in a press release.

    “Investors see the role of the U.S. on the world stage as the biggest threat to the value of their investments over the next 12 months,” they said.

    The findings are based on a nationwide survey conducted between April 14 and May 6, 2025. It involved 1,868 Dutch citizens aged 18 to 80, of whom 632 reported holding individual or joint stock investments. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s driverless tech finds new traction on global roads

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

    Driverless sedans glide smoothly to the curb, autonomous shuttles whisk travelers through airport terminals, and robotic sweepers hum along busy streets. These once-futuristic scenes are fast entering everyday life across the globe, and many of them are powered by Chinese technology.

    From San Jose of California to Paris and Riyadh, China’s swiftly advancing autonomous driving industry is gaining ground, exporting cutting-edge solutions that are quietly transforming how people move and how cities function.

    “Chinese autonomous driving firms are accelerating their global expansion, fueled by mature technologies, swift deployment cycles and rising international demand,” said Liu Jinshan, a professor at Jinan University in south China’s Guangzhou.

    This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows a WeRide Robobus (front) operating at an airport in Zurich, Switzerland. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Going global 

    In late May, Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide made headlines as its self-driving vehicles began rolling through the streets of the capital Riyadh and the historic city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia.

    Almost simultaneously, another major player, Guangzhou-based Pony.ai, also shifted its global ambitions into higher gear, announcing a strategic partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch autonomous transport services.

    These moves are among the latest examples of a broader trend — a larger push by Chinese autonomous vehicle (AV) developers to expand their global presence.

    Chinese-developed autonomous driving technologies have made inroads into a growing number of global markets — including the United States, France, Spain, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

    Chinese tech giant Baidu serves as a prime example of this momentum. In the first quarter of 2025, its autonomous ride-hailing arm, Apollo Go, completed over 1.4 million rides, up 75 percent year on year, bringing its global total to over 11 million rides by May.

    Much of this success can be attributed to China’s innovation-friendly environment. By the end of 2024, the country had established 17 national-level intelligent connected vehicle testing zones, with more than 32,000 kilometers of open test roads and over 120 million kilometers of cumulative test mileage, according to official figures.

    As Chinese AV firms gain global traction, collaboration with global players is deepening. Uber, for instance, has teamed up with WeRide and Pony.ai to integrate Chinese-developed AVs into its ride-hailing platform, starting with pilot operations in the Middle East.

    “It’s clear that the future of mobility will be increasingly shared, electric and autonomous,” said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. “We look forward to working with Chinese leading AV companies to help bring the benefits of autonomous technology to cities around the world.”

    This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows an interior view of a WeRide Robobus operating in downtown Barcelona, Spain. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Mutual benefits 

    The rise of China’s autonomous driving industry is creating ripple effects across global markets, offering development opportunities far beyond transportation.

    Peng Jun, co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai, said the company’s overseas expansion has sparked deep collaboration across the broader mobility value chain — spanning auto manufacturing, R&D, logistics and smart mobility services.

    “Deploying autonomous vehicles attracts global component suppliers to invest in local facilities, which helps form industrial clusters and boosts the competitiveness of local manufacturing,” Peng noted.

    The benefits go beyond factories. According to Zhang Yuxue, WeRide’s director of PR and marketing, local partnerships have also led to job creation in areas such as safety operations, fleet management and technical support.

    Notably, as Chinese AV companies venture into regions with varied road conditions, climates and regulatory environments, their technologies are evolving in step.

    “Expanding globally helps us sharpen our algorithms to adapt to complex, real-world scenarios, ranging from the narrow urban roads of Europe to the extreme heat of the Middle East,” said Zhang.

    Wu Qiong, an autonomous driving expert at Baidu, said Apollo Go is building a “full-spectrum technical validation chain” as it expands overseas. “For example, we’re testing in Switzerland, a right-hand-drive country with some of the world’s most stringent traffic laws, which offers one of the toughest proving grounds for autonomous vehicles,” Wu said.

    This photo taken on May 25, 2025 shows a WeRide Robobus operating in the historic city of AlUla in Saudi Arabia. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Challenges on road ahead 

    Despite impressive strides, industry insiders note that autonomous driving remains in the early stages of commercialization and global expansion.

    China’s autonomous driving industry still faces significant headwinds on its path to global growth, said Wu Zhanchi, a professor at Jinan University. “Challenges range from adapting to overseas regulatory frameworks and overcoming high technical localization barriers, to ensuring compliance with cross-border data regulations and fierce competition from international giants,” Wu added.

    “The sector also faces significant challenges in technological innovation and the development of sustainable business models,” said Zhu Xichan, professor at Tongji University in Shanghai.

    Zhu emphasized that achieving scale is crucial for the long-term viability of the AV industry. “Global expansion not only broadens the range of real-world application scenarios but also boosts deployment volumes, both of which are vital for refining technologies and developing commercially viable models,” he said.

    Yet, several companies have begun to tackle these hurdles head-on. Peng Jun of Pony.ai said the company has overcome key challenges — such as cost reduction and front-end mass production. “Our products have reached a level of maturity, and we have achieved positive unit economics,” he noted.

    Looking ahead, Peng said Pony.ai will continue to expand in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, leveraging existing partnerships to accelerate the growth of its global footprint.

    Zhang Yuxue echoed this sentiment, saying that WeRide is committed to broadening its international reach by promoting a diverse fleet of autonomous solutions, ranging from robotaxis and minibuses to freight trucks, sanitation vehicles and advanced self-driving systems.

    General Manager of Apollo Go for Europe and the Middle East Zhang Liang said Baidu aims to build the largest driverless fleet in Abu Dhabi by partnering with local stakeholders to jointly foster a robust autonomous driving ecosystem.

    In addition, Baidu is exploring cooperation with local new energy firms to develop innovative services, including battery swapping, which Zhang said will help improve operational efficiency.

    “Given their growing track record in both domestic and international markets, there is good reason to believe that Chinese AV firms will secure a strong foothold in this global mobility market, ultimately becoming a hallmark of ‘Made-in-China’ innovation,” Wu noted. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Neymar crucial to Brazil’s World Cup hopes: Ancelotti

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

    Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged Neymar to focus on being ready for next year’s World Cup, saying the country’s all-time leading scorer remains crucial to his plans.

    Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.

    Neymar (3rd R) of Brazil vies with Luka Modric of Croatia during the Quarterfinal match between Croatia and Brazil of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

    The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star returned to action last October after more than a year on the sidelines but has since struggled with a series of minor muscle injuries.

    “He is a very important player for our team in the World Cup,” Ancelotti said in an interview with South American football confederation CONMEBOL published on Thursday.

    On Wednesday, Santos announced it had reached an agreement to extend Neymar’s contract until December. The 33-year-old has made just 12 appearances since rejoining his boyhood club from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in January.

    “He needs to prepare well,” said Ancelotti, who took charge of Brazil last month after leaving Real Madrid. “He has time for that. I spoke to him about that: to prepare well, because we believe he should be a very important player.”

    Brazil will conclude its World Cup qualifying campaign against Chile and Bolivia in September. The five-time World Cup winners are currently third in the 10-team South American zone standings and have already secured a place at football’s showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    Neymar has scored 79 goals in 128 matches for Brazil since his international debut in 2010.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Reed Encouraged by Bipartisan Skepticism of Trump’s Rescissions Package

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed

    WASHINGTON, DC — During a contentious hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee, White House budget chief Russell T. Vought was challenged on a bipartisan basis regarding the Trump Administration’s efforts to cancel billions of dollars in spending for humanitarian aid, public health, National Public Radio (NPR), and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS).

    U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) a leading Democratic member of the Appropriations Committee, and other senators questioned Mr. Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), about a host of issues.  Reed took Vought to task for failing to produce any cost-benefit analysis and instead attempting to impose ideological preferences on the American people in a harmful and unproductive manner.

    The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has already voted to claw back $9.4 billion as requested by the Trump Administration. Now, the U.S. Senate is considering the proposed package ahead of a July 18 deadline for legislative action, which only requires a simple majority vote in the U.S. Senate, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority.

    During the hearing, senators from both parties raised questions about several types of public interest programs that the Trump Administration has proposed to slash and the consequences of clawing back this funding.

    Senator Reed came away from the hearing cautiously optimistic that enough Republicans could join Democrats in voting against the reckless rescission package, but the outcome of the vote is far from a foregone conclusion and Republicans have shown a propensity this Congress to vote the way Trump wants.

    “I sensed real skepticism from many of my colleagues during the hearing, both Democrats and Republicans.  They raised valid concerns about the harms this rescission package would do and Mr. Vought failed to provide a compelling rationale for ending lifesaving nutrition assistance and public broadcasting support,” said Senator Reed, who took Mr. Vought to task for trying to run a “backroom empire.”

    Reed noted that former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sounded alarmed by such a reckless claw back and noted the importance of the U.S. maintaining “soft power” overseas:  “Reforming the way we invest in peace and stability is certainly worthwhile,” McConnell told Vought before going on to note: “But the Administration’s attempt to root it out has been unnecessarily chaotic. In critical corners of the globe, instead of creating efficiencies, you’ve created vacuums for adversaries like China to fill.”

    During the hearing, the Chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee Susan Collins (R-ME) told Mr. Vought:  “I am puzzled why you would be cutting funds that the president signed in March as part of the continuing resolution,” referring to the appropriations funding Trump signed to keep the federal government operating through the end of the fiscal year in September.

    Regarding the $1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CBP), which provides some funding to NPR and PBS, several senators raised the importance of supporting public broadcasting and the negative impacts the proposed cuts would have for local stations in the next fiscal year.  The proposed cuts to PBS and NPR would undermine efforts to ensure that all Americans have access to unbiased news, educational programs, and diverse broadcasts that are not available through commercial media.

    Senator Collins stated: “The vast majority of this funding, more than 70 percent, actually flows to local television and radio stations.  In Maine this funding supports everything from emergency communications in rural areas to coverage of high school basketball championships and a locally produced high school quiz show. Nationally produced television programs such as ‘Antiques Roadshow,’ ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ are also enjoyed by many throughout our country.”

    Republican senators from Alaska, Nebraska, and South Dakota also highlighted the importance of public broadcasting to their constituents in rural communities. 

    Speaking about public broadcasting in South Dakota, Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) noted: “They get their funding through NPR – 90 some percent of what they use. They will not continue to exist if we don’t find a way to take care of their needs.  It’s not a large amount of money, but would you be willing to work with us to try and find a way for these places where, literally, they’re not political in nature?  These are the folks that put out the emergency notifications. They talk about community events and so forth. But they’re in very, very rural areas where there simply isn’t an economy to support buying advertising on these stations.”

    The Corporation for Public Broadcasting received $525 million in federal funding in 2024 and $535 million in 2025.  If the Trump rescissions package is passed into law, CBP would see its federal budget completely eliminated for 2026 and 2027. 

    During his first term, President Trump attempted a similar maneuver to rescind federal funds but was unsuccessful, even though Republicans controlled a majority of both the House and Senate at the time.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese resort area Beidaihe optimizes services for Russian tourists

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) — Beidaihe Resort Area in Qinhuangdao City, north China’s Hebei Province, has been a favorite vacation spot for Russian tourists for many years. This summer, local authorities have taken various measures to provide Russian travelers with high-quality services that combine international standards and regional features.

    Beidaihe District, administratively subordinate to Qinhuangdao City, is located in the northern part of the Bohai Sea coast and is approximately 300 kilometers east of Beijing.

    Beidaihe Friendship Hotel is one of the first local agencies to welcome Russian tourists. Before the summer season, the hotel rooms were renovated and modernized to make foreign guests feel more comfortable.

    “In order to provide high-quality service and reception to Russian guests, we not only renovated and modernized the rooms, but also installed dehumidifiers in them. We hope that by optimizing every detail, the quality of guests’ stay will improve,” said Yang Xiaokun, Marketing Manager of the hotel.

    Many restaurants and hotels, optimistic about the business opportunities of the inbound tourism market, have also begun to modernize. Some have even organized training sessions for their employees on Russian culture and language, and have begun to offer dishes in accordance with the culinary preferences of Russians.

    “Our staff can communicate with guests in Russian. We also paid attention to the habits of Russian tourists, and, for example, extended the breakfast service to 10 o’clock. At the same time, we added hand-ground coffee, black tea, homemade strawberry jam and canned fruits to the menu so that Russian tourists feel cozy and comfortable,” said Su Xin, manager of Beidaihe Deyuan Hotel.

    On the evening of June 16, the first charter tourist group of 2025 with 100 tourists arrived from Yakutsk to the city of Qinhuangdao.

    “This year, Russian tourists came to Beidaihe earlier than in previous years. Usually, they just spent their time on the beach, but now many of them are showing interest in traditional Chinese culture,” said Sun Lanqing, manager of the Haizhiyun travel agency in Qinhuangdao.

    In the future, Qinhuangdao City will launch inbound tourism promotion activities. Qinhuangdao will strengthen international cooperation, develop a series of tourist routes, optimize tourism products, so as to enhance Qinhuangdao’s overseas tourism appeal. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Produces 10,000th Yutong Bus for Central Asia

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

    ZHENGZHOU, June 27 (Xinhua) — The 10,000th Yutong bus, intended for Central Asian countries, rolled off the assembly line in Zhengzhou on Thursday.

    Yutong, headquartered in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province in central China, is one of the country’s major bus suppliers. The first Yutong buses were delivered to Kazakhstan back in 2005.

    Over the past 20 years, the company has steadily strengthened its position in the Central Asian market, having supplied a total of 10,000 buses to date, including more than a thousand new energy buses. Yutong has now become the best-selling Chinese bus brand in Central Asia.

    Earlier this year, the company signed a contract with Turkmenistan to supply 700 city buses. After the products are handed over to the customer, Yutong will provide 24-hour after-sales service, the company’s press service said.

    Yutong buses, which operate on the roads of Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, are generally in good technical condition. The technical characteristics of the company’s products and the level of service have been recognized by our customers, said Geng Jinke, the company’s product manager for the Central Asian market.

    Yutong’s products cover city buses, tourist buses, school buses and other special-purpose vehicles.

    By the end of 2024, the company had sold more than 46,000 Yutong buses, and the operating income of the enterprise exceeded 37 billion yuan. In total, about 200,000 Yutong new energy buses have been sold worldwide, the company’s press service said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 2025 Eurasia commodity expo highlights global trade ties

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

    URUMQI, June 26 — The 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo opened Thursday in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, drawing over 2,800 enterprises and delegates from 50 countries and regions to deepen cooperation across Eurasia, organizers said.

    This year’s expo is the largest edition to date. Among the attendees are government officials, diplomats, and business associations from Central Asia, the African Union (AU), ASEAN, and beyond. Notably, AU members Ethiopia, Zambia, the Comoros, and Senegal joined for the first time, highlighting expanded global engagement.

    Spanning 140,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, the expo features key sectors like new energy, advanced manufacturing, textiles, and food processing. Heavy machinery dominates outdoor displays, while indoor halls spotlight innovations in AI and the low-altitude economy.

    Fu Yunyan, director of Xinjiang international expo affairs bureau, noted “multiple highlights,” including dedicated zones for cutting-edge technologies and over 20 product launches. The five-day event will host over 60 trade and investment sessions focused on industrial matchmaking and project promotion.

    As a pillar of the China-Eurasia Expo framework, the event, now in its fifth iteration, aims to accelerate Xinjiang’s opening-up and development.

    People visit the Trade in Services and Cross-border E-commerce sector during the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2025. The expo opened here on Thursday, drawing over 2,800 enterprises and delegates from 50 countries and regions to deepen cooperation across Eurasia, organizers said. The five-day event will host over 60 trade and investment sessions focused on industrial matchmaking and project promotion. [Photo/Xinhua]
    This photo taken on June 26, 2025 shows the venue of the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: US GDP shrinks first time in three years

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

    U.S. economy shrank for the first time in three years in the first quarter of this year, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Commerce Department.

    U.S. gross domestic product dropped 0.5 percent in the January-March period from a year ago, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final report.

    Growth in the first quarter was stifled by rising imports as U.S. firms scrambled to purchase foreign goods before sweeping tariffs took effect.

    This occured as U.S. President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariffs against most trading partners that could roil the global economy. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s Xiaomi unveils first electric SUV, AI glasses

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

    Chinese tech firm Xiaomi unveiled its first electric SUV, the YU7, and its first AI-powered smart glasses at a product launch in Beijing on Thursday evening.

    Priced starting at 253,500 yuan (about 35,400 U.S. dollars), the YU7 SUV is available in three configurations with nine color options, with the base model offering a range of 835 kilometers under the China Light-duty Vehicle Test Cycle.

    Xiaomi’s AI glasses integrate an intelligent assistant that supports photography, videography, real-time Q&A, and translation across 10 languages. The glasses also support multimodal encyclopedia access and contactless payment via visual scanning.

    The base model of these AI glasses is priced at 1,999 yuan, which is described by Lei Jun, founder and chairman of Xiaomi as “a personal AI gateway for the next era of portable technology.”

    At the event, the company unveiled over 10 new items, including foldable smartphones and smart home appliances, while Lei also announced a 200 billion yuan commitment to core technology research and development over the next five years.

    Xiaomi entered the electric vehicle market in 2021. Since March 2024, Xiaomi has delivered over 250,000 vehicles, quickly emerging as a key player in China’s rapidly growing new energy vehicle market by leveraging advanced smart manufacturing and a favorable policy environment to fuel its rapid ascent.

    China’s auto market maintains strong growth. In the first five months this year, China’s new energy vehicles production surged 45.2 percent year on year to nearly 5.7 million units, with sales up by 44 percent year on year to 5.61 million units, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Liverpool complete signing of Kerkez from Bournemouth

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

    Liverpool on Thursday completed the signing of Hungarian international left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

    Kerkez has cost around 40 million pounds (about 54.9 million U.S. dollars) and has signed a five-year deal until June 2030 after impressing in his first two seasons in the Premier League.

    Milos Kerkez of Hungary controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group G qualification match between Hungary and Bulgaria in Budapest, Hungary on March 27, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

    The 21-year-old’s arrival takes Liverpool’s summer spending to over 200 million pounds after raiding Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz for around 116 million pounds and Jeremie Frimpong for 29 million pounds.

    Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will also join Liverpool at the start of the year, although Liverpool bought him from Valencia a year ago and lent him back to the Spanish side for last season.

    “It’s a real honor for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, the biggest club in England. I’m just really, really happy and excited,” said Kerkez on the Liverpool website.

    “I can’t really wait to come back and put the training kit on and start to train and prepare for the season.”

    “I just want to thank everyone for really showing me big love, even before it will be announced now,” he continued, promising to “give absolutely everything to win trophies and hopefully score some goals,” he added.

    Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal’s young left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly signed a new five-year contract to assure the 18-year-old England international’s future at the Emirates Stadium.

    “I’m so proud and happy. I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I’m a fan and it’s like a dream come true,” said the player who has progressed from the club’s youth teams to the England national side.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Rodri says it will be ‘months’ to return to his level

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

    Manchester City’s Rodri has continued his long return from injury at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup with substitute appearances in his side’s opening two group matches, but the midfielder says it will take some time to get back to his best.

    Spain international Rodri missed nearly all of last season after tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Arsenal in September 2024. After a brief appearance at the end of the campaign, he is stepping up his recovery in the U.S.-based tournament.

    “I feel very good and very happy to be here. It’s an amazing tournament to start to play football again. I’m really excited to join the team again,” Rodri said ahead of City’s final group game against Juventus.

    “I feel very, very strong, to be honest. The process was long, but I was taking my time. The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong, not be sad or whatever,” the midfielder said of his recovery.

    “One day I would come back and this day has finally come,” Rodri added, but admitted that it would take time to see him back to his best.

    “I know it’s still going to be months until I reach my [best] level, but I’m so happy,” he said.

    Manchester City goes into the final Group G game level on points with Juventus, but the Italian side sits top thanks to a superior goal difference. That means Pep Guardiola’s side needs a win to finish top of the group and avoid a potential tie with Real Madrid, which currently sits top of Group H ahead of its match against Red Bull Salzburg.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Inter, Dortmund advance as River crash out at Club World Cup

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

    Inter Milan clinched top spot in Group E at the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday with a win that knocked River Plate out of the tournament while Borussia Dortmund sealed first place in Group F after beating eliminated Ulsan.

    Elsewhere, Monterrey reached the last 16 by thrashing Urawa Red Diamonds, which was out of contention, and Fluminense advanced following a goalless draw that ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ campaign.

    In Cincinnati, Daniel Svensson’s first-half goal gave German club Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win over South Korea’s Ulsan. Sweden international Svensson broke the deadlock in the 36th minute as he took a touch to control Jobe Bellingham’s pass before firing low past Jo Hyeon-woo.

    Both teams appeared to lower their intensity in the second half as temperatures reached 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) at TQL Stadium.

    “The only thing we could have done a little better was maybe score a few more goals because we created a lot of chances today,” Svensson said.

    “Football is emotional. It was very nice to score the goal that turned out to be an important one. It’s a nice feeling,” he added.

    Ulsan goalkeeper Jo said his team had suffered in the conditions and expressed his disappointment for the club’s supporters.

    “I’m sorry that we weren’t able to meet our fans’ expectations,” he said. “The weather was really harsh. It wasn’t really appropriate for playing football but it is what it is.”

    While Ulsan departs, Dortmund will vie for a quarterfinal berth against Monterrey in Atlanta on Tuesday.

    In Miami, Brazil’s Fluminense progressed after a goalless draw with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in Group F.

    The Pretoria-based club dominated possession in the first half but Fluminense looked sharper in the second despite failing to register a shot on target.

    Veteran Argentine striker German Cano went closest to scoring when his right-footed effort after Jhon Arias’ pass hit the post.

    Fluminense, who finished second in the group, will face Inter Milan in the round of 16 while Mamelodi exits the competition.

    “It was a very hard match. They had most of the possession but we were able to repel them. Now we’re through to the next round and that was our goal,” Fluminense defender Ignacio Oliveira told reporters.

    Mamelodi manager Miguel Cardoso said he was proud of his team’s achievements throughout the group stage.

    “It has been a long journey for all of us, for the club itself and for the people that support it,” Cardoso said. “Today is not a happy result, but it is a very important day for us.”

    In Seattle, Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni netted second-half goals as Inter Milan topped Group E with a 2-0 win over nine-man River Plate.

    Lucas Martinez Quarta was shown a straight red card in the 66th minute for scything down Henrikh Mkhitaryan when the Armenian midfielder was through on goal.

    Inter immediately took advantage as Esposito finished calmly from 12 yards after Petar Sucic’s clever layoff.

    Alessandro Bastoni added to River Plate’s misery by charging past two defenders and thumping a low 18-yard shot beyond goalkeeper Franco Armani.

    The Argentine outfit finished with nine men after Gonzalo Montiel received a second yellow card in the 95th minute for his part in a scuffle between players from both sides.

    The result left River Plate third in the group as it bid farewell to the competition.

    In Wednesday’s other match, Monterrey scored three first-half goals en route to a 4-0 rout of Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds.

    Nelson Deossa put the Mexican side ahead on the hour with a stunning 35-yard drive and German Berterame made it 2-0 by slotting into the far corner after Alfonso Alvarado’s assist.

    Mexico international winger Jesus Corona extended the lead with another long-range effort following a swift counterattack.

    Monterrey was in a relentless mood and Berterame completed the rout in the 97th minute as he pounced on a loose ball and slid home from inside the six-yard box.

    The victory meant the Liga MX side finished second in Group E while Urawa was last, having failed to pick up a point. 

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