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  • MIL-OSI China: China slams Philippines for illegal operations in South China Sea

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

    A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday warned the Philippines that any attempts to infringe upon China’s territorial sovereignty are futile.

    The CCG has taken measures against the recent illegal activities of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea in accordance with the law and the professional code of conduct, said Liu Dejun, the CCG spokesperson.

    From Sunday to Wednesday, the Philippines dispatched multiple vessels to carry out illegal operations near Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to Liu.

    “The Philippine vessels have repeatedly engaged in illegal infringement and provocations under the pretext of ‘fishery protection,’ undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea,” he said.

    He emphasized that China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands, including Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao, as well as their adjacent waters.

    The CCG will continue conducting regular law enforcement operations in the waters under China’s jurisdiction to safeguard China’s national sovereignty and maritime rights, Liu said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China hopes US will act on Trump’s remarks about welcoming Chinese students to study in America

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

    This photo taken on May 24, 2025 shows a view of the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United States. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China opposes politicizing education cooperation, and hopes the United States will act on President Trump’s remarks about welcoming Chinese students to study in America, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

    Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks in response to a related query at a daily news briefing, adding that China is following the developments.

    China-U.S. education cooperation benefits both sides, Guo said.

    “We hope the United States will act on President Trump’s remarks about welcoming Chinese students to study in America and effectively protect the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students and scholars in the United States,” he said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: SIFF Project 2025 announces winners, expands support for filmmakers

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

    Winners of the SIFF Project honors were revealed on June 17 during the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), concluding the four-day event aimed at supporting young filmmakers in bringing their projects to fruition.

    Winners of the SIFF Project honors pose for a group photo on stage with the jury during the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, June 17, 2025. [Photo courtesy of SIFF Organizing Committee]

    The Annual Focus Committee was chaired by director, screenwriter and producer Wen Muye, with producer-screenwriter Ying Luojia and director-screenwriter Anselm Chan serving as members. Over four days, the committee reviewed projects for creativity, artistic quality and market potential.

    During the presentations, committee members discussed projects with teams, offering feedback on story, visuals, themes and pacing. They highlighted each project’s strengths in stylistic vision and direction, and offered specific suggestions for improving character development and contemporary relevance where needed.

    After deliberation, the committee announced five main awards. The best genre project honor went to Cai Kunyu’s “Dog Bite Dog.” The annual focus honor was awarded to Yuan Yuan’s “Heading South.” The best talent project went to Guo Xiaodong’s “A Perfect Life.” “Wintertime in a Small Town” by Wu Chu received the most creative project award, and best work-in-progress project went to Emetraj Memet’s “Good Drink Pub.” The jury also gave a special honor to Dong Jie’s “Zoom In, Zoom Out” for outstanding achievement.

    SIFF Project was held in Shanghai from June 14 to 17, featuring public presentations of 19 selected projects and discussions with 34 shortlisted entries. The event drew strong industry participation, with many sessions fully booked in advance and additional meetings requested. In total, 175 production, investment and distribution companies took part, resulting in 636 project meetings.

    This year’s SIFF Project received 534 valid submissions, a 39% increase from last year. The event introduced a new genre project section to encourage innovation within established formats, attracting entries in comedy, adventure, road movies and other genres.

    After the selection process, 34 entries were shortlisted, highlighting a broad thematic range that includes explorations of history and traditional culture, the integration of technology and modern life, intimate personal stories and examinations of broader societal issues.

    Among the notable projects beyond this year’s award winners are “General’s Order,” a historical costume drama; “He Who Longs to Travel the World,” which delves into digitally constructed realities; and “Huadan Rapper Go Go Go,” a work that blends Chinese opera with rap. Several projects draw on personal stories, such as “Test of Confucius,” inspired by art exam experiences, “The Daughter from Shanghai,” which traces a family’s history, and “The Last Firework,” set in early 2000s Beijing.

    Since its launch in 2007, SIFF Project has seen 112 projects move into production. Of these, 77 have screened at international film festivals, 56 have competed in or been showcased at competitive feature festivals, and 74 have secured theatrical releases worldwide.

    This year, SIFF Project partnered with eight organizations to provide a total of 1.75 million yuan ($243,000) in cash and services for selected projects. Mahua FunAge and Damai Entertainment each awarded 150,000 yuan to a project in early development, with “Dog Bite Dog” receiving the Mahua FunAge award and “Find Your Way” winning the Damai Entertainment award.

    Phenom Films, Mofei Pictures and Image Forest awarded post-production services to “The Daughter from Shanghai,” “Good Drink Pub” and “Test of Confucius,” respectively. InBetween granted design services to “He Who Longs to Travel the World” and “Good Drink Pub,” while Aputure will provide lighting equipment to “Snow Falling on Cedars.” China Film Co., Ltd. awarded venue and location services to “Back to Basics.”

    Chen Guo, managing director of Shanghai International Film and TV Events, emphasized SIFF’s ongoing commitment to Asia, Chinese cinema and emerging talent. After three decades of development, the festival has established a progressive talent cultivation system that supports filmmakers at all stages of their careers through a range of awards and initiatives.

    “As a crucial part of this system, SIFF Project continues to connect all stages of the creative process, supporting young filmmakers’ growth and fostering a healthy ecosystem from project incubation to industry integration,” she said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Global FDI fell by 11% amid uncertainty: UNCTAD

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

    Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 11 percent to 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday.

    Geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, and intensifying industrial policy competition, combined with elevated financial risk and uncertainty, are reshaping global investment, the UNCTAD said in its World Investment Report 2025.

    The decline was driven largely by a 22 percent drop in FDI to developed economies, including a 58 percent plunge in Europe, the report said.

    In developing countries, capital inflows appeared broadly stable with regional divergence. However, in many economies, capital is “stagnating or bypassing” key sectors like infrastructure, energy, technology, and job-creating industries, it highlighted.

    “Too many economies are being left behind not for lack of potential — but because the system still sends capital where it’s easiest, not where it’s needed,” said UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan.

    Digital economy investment is the only growth sector, which saw a 14 percent rise in FDI led by Information and Communication technology (ICT) manufacturing, digital services, and semiconductors, the report said.

    The report noted steep investment drops in sectors critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), including renewable energy, transport, and water and sanitation, all with declines by over 30 percent.

    Current levels of investment fall far short of global needs, it warned. Closing the SDG financing gap would require an estimated 4 trillion U.S. dollars per year in developing countries, it added.

    The report also noted that the escalation of global trade tensions driven by the U.S. “reciprocal tariff” measures, as well as evolving trade negotiations and heightened economic policy uncertainty, have significantly impacted international investment.

    Firms are recalibrating cross-border investment strategies, seeking to navigate a more complex and uncertain operating environment, it said.

    The report urged increased, long-term and inclusive capital that is aligned with sustainable development, especially in the digital economy sector, to help close the global divide.

    The UNCTAD put forward seven priority areas covering data and AI governance, digital investment policy and rules, digital infrastructure, among others, to help developing economies secure transformative FDI in digital industries. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: East China province taps forest wealth with green finance

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

    Under the dappled canopy of east China’s lush woodlands, Yang Shuiming gently inspected the Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua, a prized herb in traditional Chinese medicine, which infuses new vitality into local forestry.

    He tended the plants with devotion, knowing that these leaves carry not only the promise of healing patients but also the hope of a brighter future for local farmers. To his delight, he successfully expanded his medicinal herb plantation last year, confident that his green investment had solid financial backing.

    Back in 2014, Yang founded a cooperative in Guangze County, Fujian Province, aiming to grow various medicinal herbs beneath the towering forest trees. He began cultivating over 2,000 mu (about 133 hectares) of forest land. But with planting cycles stretching as long as three to five years, and little income in the early years, financial pressure soon mounted.

    Waiting years for harvests and managing upfront costs no longer daunted Yang after his cooperative secured an 800,000 yuan (about 111,500 U.S. dollars) forest development loan in 2024. The infusion of capital enabled him to expand his Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua plantation by 200 mu.

    “With this funding, our medicinal herb plantation expansion has progressed smoothly,” Yang said.

    Yang’s story reflects how Fujian, a subtropical Chinese province known for its rich biodiversity, is pioneering green finance to unlock the value of forest resources while safeguarding the environment.

    Since the launch of a dedicated forest development loan program in March 2022, Guangze’s rural credit cooperative has issued loans totaling 95.6 million yuan, according to an official of the local forestry bureau.

    These funds are helping forest farmers like Yang expand sustainable operations from herb cultivation and bamboo processing to carbon sink initiatives.

    In Nanping City, where Guangze is located, a growing portfolio of green financial products now supports forest-based industries. These tools, characterized by large credit lines, low interest rates, and extended loan terms, are making it easier for rural entrepreneurs to invest in long-term ecological ventures.

    By bringing inclusive, flexible financing directly to the forest floor, Nanping is channeling capital into sustainable growth while advancing rural revitalization.

    Fujian’s green finance transformation was no accident. As early as 2020, the province designated Sanming and Nanping as pilot zones for green finance reform and embedded sustainability goals into its broader financial development strategy. A series of guiding policies followed, encouraging banks and insurers to tailor their services to the unique needs of the forestry sector.

    Home to one of China’s largest collective forest areas, Fujian boasts over 121 million mu of forest, nearly three-quarters of which remains open for further development. With a mild climate and fertile soil, the province is a natural greenhouse for forest-based industries.

    By 2030, Fujian aims to develop 35 million mu of forest land into productive ecosystems, generating more than 130 billion yuan in output. The province’s ambitious plan includes 7 million mu for planting, 5 million for breeding, 16 million for harvesting and processing, and 7 million for eco-tourism and landscaping. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China-Türkiye businesses eye closer cooperation in beauty sector

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

    Around 60 Turkish firms and 20 Chinese companies gathered on Thursday in Istanbul for a business matchmaking event aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in the beauty industry.

    The event, organized by China’s Ministry of Commerce, focused on facilitating discussions between buyers and suppliers across diverse categories such as beauty, skincare, haircare, and packaging.

    Min Yan, a representative of Guangzhou Qiaojiang Packaging Co., Ltd., said that through the event, she discovered strong potential for Chinese products in the regional market and expressed her intention to return to Türkiye in the future to further explore the market.

    Trade in beauty and hair care products between China and Türkiye has seen strong growth in recent years.

    According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, bilateral trade in hairdressing appliances neared 58.96 million U.S. dollars in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 34.8 percent. Trade in cosmetics, beauty products, and personal care items totaled 46.78 million dollars, up 17.6 percent from the previous year. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Club World Cup: Messi magic as Inter Miami stun Porto

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

    Lionel Messi struck a stunning free kick to seal a 2-1 comeback victory for Inter Miami over Porto in their FIFA Club World Cup Group A clash on Thursday.

    Porto took the early lead just eight minutes into the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Inter Miami defender Noah Allen was penalized for a challenge on Joao Mario inside the box following a VAR review.

    Samu Aghehowa stepped up and converted the resulting penalty, beating veteran Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari despite the Argentine getting a hand to the ball.

    The Portuguese side nearly doubled its advantage before halftime when midfielder Alan Varela’s powerful strike from 20 yards hit the post. The rebound deflected off Ustari’s back, but the keeper managed to collect the ball just before it crossed the line.

    Inter Miami, who managed only six touches inside Porto’s box in the first half, came out energized after the break and found the equalizer in the 47th minute. Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia latched onto a cross from Marcelo Weigandt and fired the ball into the top corner.

    The Major League Soccer side completed its comeback just seven minutes later. Luis Suarez earned a free kick on the edge of Porto’s penalty area, and Messi stepped up to curl an exquisite set piece into the top right corner.

    The win lifts Inter Miami to second place in Group A with four points from one win and one draw, trailing Brazil’s Palmeiras only on goal difference. Porto and Al Ahly follow with one point each. Inter Miami will host group leader Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23 in their final group fixture.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi says ceasefire an urgent priority in Middle East during phone talks with Putin

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

    Xi says ceasefire an urgent priority in Middle East during phone talks with Putin

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that ceasefire must be an urgent priority in the Middle East.

    Xi made the remarks during his phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views regarding the situation in the Middle East.

    Xi outlined China’s principles and position, saying that the current Middle East situation is highly perilous, further proving that the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.

    If the conflict continues to escalate, not only will the parties directly involved suffer greater losses, but countries across the region will also be severely affected, Xi said.

    He said the use of force is not a right way to resolve international disputes and only serves to deepen hatred and confrontation.

    The parties involved in the conflict, especially Israel, should halt military operations as soon as possible to prevent a spiral of escalation and to firmly avoid the spread of war beyond the region, Xi said.

    Xi also said that ensuring civilian safety must be a top priority, adding that the red line of protecting civilians in armed conflicts must not be crossed at any time, and indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable.

    He called on the parties to the conflict to strictly adhere to international law, avoid harming innocent civilians, and facilitate the safe evacuation of third-country nationals.

    Dialogue and negotiation are the fundamental solutions, Xi said, adding that communication and dialogue are the right ways to achieve lasting peace.

    Xi urged the relevant parties to firmly support a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, and push the issue back to the track of political solution through dialogue and negotiation.

    The international community’s peacemaking efforts are indispensable, Xi said, adding that without stability in the Middle East, there can hardly be peace in the world.

    The conflict between Israel and Iran has led to a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East and severely impacted global security, Xi noted.

    The international community, especially major countries that have a special influence on parties to the conflict, should make efforts to cool down the situation, not the opposite, he said, calling on the UN Security Council to play a bigger role in this regard.

    Xi stressed that China stands ready to continue enhancing communication and coordination with all parties, pool their efforts, uphold justice, and play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East.

    Putin, for his part, outlined Russia’s views on the current situation in the Middle East, saying that Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is extremely dangerous.

    The escalation of the conflict is in no one’s interests, said the Russian president, noting that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation.

    He also said that both sides of the conflict should ensure the safety of citizens of the third countries, adding that as the current situation is evolving rapidly, Russia stands ready to maintain close communication with China, and make joint active efforts to cool down the situation, so as to safeguard regional peace and stability.

    The two heads of state spoke highly of the political mutual trust and high-level strategic coordination between China and Russia, and agreed to maintain close high-level exchanges, advance cooperation in various fields, and deepen the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Tech innovation key as foreign investors bet on China

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

    China’s surging technology innovation is rewriting the playbook for foreign investors, with the country’s booming tech sector having reshaped expectations regarding its long-term growth potential.

    The latest example came as Goldman Sachs unveiled a list of what it has identified as China’s Prominent 10, a move reminiscent of the Magnificent Seven, a group of high-performing and influential stocks in the U.S. tech sector.

    The top 10 Chinese stocks, most of which are affiliated with tech giants, are expected to significantly expand their share of China’s equity market over the coming two years.

    Among these 10 are internet behemoth Tencent, e-commerce giant Alibaba, smartphone maker Xiaomi, electric car manufacturer BYD, digital shopping platform Meituan and pharmaceutical company Hengrui.

    They “embody the theme of AI/Tech development, self-sufficiency, going global, services and new forms of consumption, and China’s improving shareholder returns,” according the investment bank’s research findings.

    Behind the stock picks spreadsheets of Wall Street economists lies a deeper recalibration, with those observers who once declared “peak China” now overhauling their models, and transitioning to a view which sees tech innovation as driving a new wave of substantial expansion in China.

    Last month, MSCI added five A-share stocks, including VeriSilicon, Baili-Pharm and APT Medical, to its China Index. These new constituents are mostly in tech and biotech sectors, reflecting global index compilers’ recognition of China’s economic transformation.

    Top global investors, including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, have turned bullish on China’s market — driven by global investor interest in Chinese equities due to the country’s AI push, led by DeepSeek. This month, notably, major investment banks have raised their growth forecasts for the Chinese economy.

    As of May 29, the Hang Seng Tech Index had surged over 40 percent year on year, outperforming major global tech indices. Of the top ten most actively traded Hong Kong stocks, seven are Hang Seng Tech constituents, with the three most active being Tencent, Alibaba and Xiaomi.

    China’s AI breakthroughs highlight its supply chain and innovation strengths, supported by a robust ecosystem of infrastructure, data, talent and energy, said Xing Ziqiang, Morgan Stanley’s chief economist for China.

    “China’s tech innovations are shifting from isolated breakthroughs to systematic integration, with many fields experiencing their ‘DeepSeek moment’ and some emerging tech firms achieving a global presence from the start,” said Wu Qing, head of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, at a forum in east China’s Shanghai on Wednesday.

    Additionally, tech stars like DeepSeek and Huawei weren’t included in Goldman Sachs’ stock picks only because they’re not publicly traded. Beyond these giants, many Chinese startups are rising to prominence. China now has more than 400 unicorn companies, nearly one-third of the global total.

    The country’s recent economic data also support such an outlook.

    Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that China’s high-tech manufacturing added value grew by 8.6 percent in May, outpacing the overall growth of large-scale industrial added value by 2.8 percentage points.

    Within this sector, production of 3D printing equipment, industrial robots and new energy vehicles increased by 40.0, 35.5 and 31.7 percent, respectively.

    China is not only the largest market but arguably also the world’s innovation hub, propelling cost efficiencies and next-gen robotics development, said a Morgan Stanley research note recently.

    “It is becoming apparent that national support for ’embodied AI’ may be far greater in China than in any other nation, driving continued innovation and capital formation,” said Zhong Sheng, Morgan Stanley’s head of industrials research.

    “The continuing AI and technology breakthroughs have rewritten the narrative and brightened the growth prospects” for China’s privately-owned enterprises, who also lead the charge of “China’s ‘Going Global’ ambition,” according to the Goldman Sachs report.

    This year, overseas demand for China’s AI-driven tech products has surged. Data from AliExpress reveals that during its March promotion, sales of AR/VR glasses, led by brands like XREAL and Rokid, had jumped 600 percent from the previous month.

    “Last year, our AR glasses’ overseas business accounted for nearly 70 percent of total sales, with overseas sales growing by 30 percent year on year,” said Zhang Longjie, global sales head of consumer-grade AR glasses firm XREAL.

    Despite global uncertainties, China’s high-tech product exports performed strongly in the first five months of 2025 — rising 6.1 percent year on year in U.S.-dollar terms, according to the General Administration of Customs data.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China slams Philippines for illegal operations in South China Sea 2025-06-20 08:47:46 A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday warned the Philippines that any attempts to infringe upon China’s territorial sovereignty are futile.

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

      BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) — A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday warned the Philippines that any attempts to infringe upon China’s territorial sovereignty are futile.

      The CCG has taken measures against the recent illegal activities of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea in accordance with the law and the professional code of conduct, said Liu Dejun, the CCG spokesperson.

      From Sunday to Wednesday, the Philippines dispatched multiple vessels to carry out illegal operations near Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to Liu.

      “The Philippine vessels have repeatedly engaged in illegal infringement and provocations under the pretext of ‘fishery protection,’ undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea,” he said.

      He emphasized that China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands, including Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao, as well as their adjacent waters.

      The CCG will continue conducting regular law enforcement operations in the waters under China’s jurisdiction to safeguard China’s national sovereignty and maritime rights, Liu said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Coventry outlines Olympic vision ahead of IOC presidency

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

    Kirsty Coventry, poised to become the first woman and the first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, has laid out her vision for the future of the Olympic Movement, grounded in its core values and potential for global unity.

    Coventry, elected in March during the 144th IOC Session in Greece, will assume the presidency on June 23, succeeding Thomas Bach, who has led the organization since 2013. She received 49 of 97 votes in the first round, prevailing over six other candidates.

    Newly-elected president of International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry attends the press conference in Costa Navarino, Greece, March 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

    “Values are what have led this movement for over a hundred years. It’s what’s kept this movement intertwined together. And that is something that we can never compromise,” the 41-year-old Zimbabwean told the Olympic Channel at the Olympic House in Lausanne on Thursday.

    “We have to be proud that we’re a movement that not just lives by its values, but shares its values, and promotes its values,” Coventry said.

    “And if we can find more ways to do that in the future, and can reach all households around the world, that’s part of my goal. How do we have more reach to communities across our massive globe? How do we reach those children to share our values with them? How do we reach them to inspire them?”

    Despite the weight of expectations that accompany the role, Coventry expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to lead.

    “I don’t really look at the presidency as a weight,” she said. “Are there a lot of expectations? Yes. Does that come with a lot of responsibility? Yes. But I’m really so honored to have been given this opportunity, and I’m so excited for what the future holds. It’s a movement that has been a part of my life for so long, so it almost feels like a very natural progression.”

    Coventry’s deep ties to the Olympics began with her storied swimming career. She competed in five consecutive Games beginning in Sydney 2000, winning seven medals – including two golds – and becoming Africa’s most decorated Olympian. Her return to Zimbabwe after her Olympic success, during a time of national difficulty, further cemented her belief in sport’s transformative power.

    In addition to her achievements in the pool, Coventry has played a key role in sports governance. She joined the IOC as an athlete member in 2013, chaired the Athletes’ Commission, served on the Executive Board, and led initiatives promoting safe sports environments for children through the Kirsty Coventry Academy and the HEROES programme in Zimbabwe.

    She also served as Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation from 2018, during which she pushed legislation aimed at curbing match-fixing, abuse, and sexual harassment in sport.

    Balancing her new role with her home life as the mother of two young daughters has been a challenge, she admitted.

    “It has been crazy. And it’s been hard, but it’s also been wonderful,” Coventry said.

    “I have a lot more patience,” she added. “I now realize I can do a lot more with a lot less sleep. [The children] humble you. And when you get home after a rough day, you can look at them and you can realize, ‘Okay, this is why we’re doing this.’ But we’re also doing this so that the Olympic Games and our values remain relevant in this crazy world of ours. They’re the meaning.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Premier League training helps lift grassroots soccer

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

    Grassroots soccer in southwestern China is deepening its ties with one of the world’s top professional soccer leagues, with the English Premier League returning to Rongjiang county, Guizhou province, to deliver its third round of training for Cun Chao, or the Village Super League.

    An aerial drone photo taken on Jan 4, 2025 shows the dancers performing at halftime during the opening game at the Village Super League 2025 in Rongjiang county of Southwest China’s Guizhou province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The five-day training, held from June 9 to 13, marked the first time referees were included alongside coaches in the program since the Rongjiang village league signed a memorandum of understanding with the EPL in 2023 as part of a broader effort to boost exchanges.

    Five professionals, including a coach from the Brighton& Hove Albion club and two refereeing instructors from England’s Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, offered tailored courses for 69 trainees.

    Fueled by Rongjiang’s deep passion for soccer, where many villages field their own teams, the Cun Chao has rapidly expanded from just 20 teams in 2023 to 108 in 2025, capturing attention across China and beyond.

    “The training was incredibly detailed,” said Wang Jianxing, a referee trainee. “From assistant referees’ flag work to how to position ourselves during key plays, the instructors covered everything with precision. They are all very practical skills, which I can now use on the field.”

    This year’s trainee group, the largest yet, included 45 coaches and 24 referees. Among them was Yang Zihui, 54, a local middle school teacher who also coaches the Xinglong village team.

    “The training atmosphere was competitive and inspiring,” Yang said.

    Under the EPL’s guidance, the trainees explored modern coaching concepts and international refereeing techniques. On the final day, they showcased their learning through demonstrations, receiving direct feedback from the instructors.

    For Rongjiang, the birthplace of the grassroots soccer phenomenon in China, the EPL program has become a pillar for development of the game. “The continuous training has built a coaching foundation for grassroots football,” said Peng Xixi, the village league’s liaison officer.

    The participants of the program are expected to bring new skills back to their communities. “These few days have taught me how to guide children better during training and how to communicate with them more efficiently, so that they become more confident and learn to love soccer,” said Wei Taihuang, a coach who attended the training this year.

    Wu Huayong, a village league player who attended the first EPL training in 2023, now offers summer coaching to dozens of children in his village using methods he learned through the initiative.

    Jay Li, managing director of the Premier League’s China office, praised Rongjiang as “a highlight of international football exchange”.

    The village league has not only attracted global attention, but also generated social and economic benefits, he said, adding that this initiative offers a valuable blueprint for advancing grassroots soccer across China.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Hong Kong becoming more attractive as int’l financial center: spokesperson

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

    BEIJING, June 19 — Hong Kong is becoming more attractive as an international financial center, and it is drawing more foreign companies and individuals to make investments and start new businesses, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

    Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on Hong Kong’s rise in the rankings in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, released recently by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

    The yearbook said Hong Kong advances to the third position in the global competitiveness rankings. This is the first time Hong Kong has returned to top three in the rankings since 2019. The yearbook also puts Hong Kong at the first in the Tax Policy and Business Legislation rankings.

    “The yearbook is a recognition of Hong Kong’s unique position and strength, and the prospect of ‘one country, two systems.’ Hong Kong has entered a stage where it is set to thrive,” Guo said, adding that Hong Kong remains one of the world’s freest economies and most competitive regions.

    According to statistics, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) gained No.1 spot in global fundraising in the first half of this year, with a total amount of 14 billion U.S. dollars. The number of overseas visitors received by Hong Kong in the first five months of this year rose by 18 percent year on year, and a number of large international companies have redomiciled to Hong Kong, Guo said.

    “Those are votes of confidence for Hong Kong from the international community,” he said.

    Noting the Hong Kong national security law will soon enter its fifth year of implementation, Guo said China believes that with the institutional safeguards of “one country, two systems,” and given Hong Kong’s unique advantage of having the backing of the motherland and being connected to the world as well as a secure environment for high-quality development, Hong Kong is headed to an even brighter future.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chengdu 2025 World Games medal design unveiled

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

    CHENGDU, China, June 19 — The design of the medals for the 12th World Games, which will be held in Chengdu in August, was unveiled here on Wednesday.

    The medal is named “Zhuguang,” which literally translates to “bamboo light,” and also sounds like “chasing the light” in Chinese.

    Inspired by local culture and rooted in a philosophy of sharing, the medal design features elements including the Golden Sun Bird motif and the iconic panda, symbols closely associated with Chengdu.

    The medal also includes a detachable pin at its center, which athletes can gift to someone significant, carrying the spirit of gratitude and connection.

    The front of the medal is centered on the emblem of the International World Games Association, surrounded by the event’s name in both Chinese and English. Engraved with the flowing contour lines of Chengdu’s cityscape and the ancient Golden Sun Bird pattern, the design evokes layers of light, symbolizing Chinese civilization and the enduring flame of sporting spirit.

    On the reverse side, the Games’ official logo is set against a background inspired by bamboo, a symbol of resilience and integrity in Chinese culture. Its segmental bamboo design, combined with the image of “Shubao”, the panda mascot, aims to express the Games’ core values of peace and friendship through sport.

    The centerpiece of the medal, which features a detachable metal pin, is particularly unique. Opening the medal reveals a reversible pin: one side depicts “Jinzai”, a golden snub-nosed monkey native to Sichuan; the other side features the Chengdu 2025 logo encircled by the Golden Sun Bird.

    At the heart of the medal lies the hibiscus, the city flower of Chengdu, symbolizing lasting friendship and the blooming vitality of Chinese sports.

    The medal ribbon incorporates imagery from the Golden Sun Bird, the Sanxingdui golden mask, and hibiscus motifs. It features Shu embroidery, an element of China’s national intangible cultural heritage.

    The 2025 World Games will be held from August 7 to 17, featuring 34 sports and 60 disciplines.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China unveils initiative to safeguard personal information of minors

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

    BEIJING, June 19 — China has unveiled an initiative to safeguard the personal information of minors, aiming to ensure their healthy growth, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Thursday.

    The initiative details 15 measures across five areas, including boosting industry self-discipline, and developing specialized products and services tailored to the physical and mental characteristics of minors.

    It also calls for the clarification of rules on the handling of minors’ personal information, and for the establishment of smooth channels for requests related to personal information, corrections and deletions.

    Since 2022, the ministry has been developing a dedicated program to strengthen the protection of minors’ personal information in the telecommunication and internet sectors.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Tianjin Port pursues full-process automation in N China

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

    Tianjin Port pursues full-process automation in N China

    Updated: June 20, 2025 07:28 Xinhua
    A drone photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows smart transport robots at a container terminal of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, on June 19, 2025. Tianjin Port has been pursuing full-process automation in recent years in an effort to build a smart and green hub port. At present, the port has realized full coverage of intelligent operation for its container and bulk terminals. The automation rate of large container equipment has exceeded 88 percent, while the average operation efficiency has improved by 15 percent. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A smart transport robot moves at a container terminal of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, on June 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows a smart transport robot delivering cargo at a container terminal of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, on June 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows smart transport robots at a container terminal of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, on June 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows an automated quay crane lifting containers at a container terminal of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, on June 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    Staff members monitor the operation of a container terminal at an intelligent control center of Tianjin Port in north China’s Tianjin, on June 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: China issues red alert for mountain torrents in six provinces

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

    BEIJING, June 19 — The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration on Thursday issued this year’s first red alert for mountain torrents in Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi and Guizhou.

    From 8 p.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday, parts of these six provincial-level regions will be at high risk of mountain torrents, with some areas extremely likely to be hit.

    The above-mentioned regions are urged to strengthen real-time monitoring work, issue timely warnings, and carry out evacuations if necessary.

    China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for third time

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

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the United States for another 90 days, allowing his administration more time to negotiate a deal under the “sell-or-ban” law.

    Thus, TikTok can continue functioning for its 170 million users in the United States.

    This is the third time for Trump to extend the TikTok ban deadline. By Thursday’s executive order, the deadline will be further extended to September 17, 2025. Before then, Trump has extended the deadline twice each by 75 days on January 20 and April 4, 2025, respectively.

    Trump has amassed more than 15 million followers on TikTok, an app popular among American youth owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd., since he joined presidential race in 2024. He said in January that he has a “warm spot for TikTok.”

    As the extensions continue, it becomes less likely that TikTok will be banned in the United States any time soon, as the executive orders to keep TikTok alive have received some scrutiny but never faced a legal challenge in court, local media said.

    In his first term, Trump signed an executive order effectively seeking to ban the app in the country unless ByteDance sold its U.S operations to an American company. The order did not go into effect amid legal challenges.

    In April 2024, then-President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok, citing national security concerns. Under the law, failure to comply would require app store operators like Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their platforms starting Jan. 19, 2025.

    According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, about one-third of Americans support a TikTok ban, down from 50 percent in March 2023; roughly one-third oppose a ban; and a similar percentage are not sure.

    TikTok, originally known as Douyin in China, was launched in September 2016. It launched its international version, TikTok, later that year, but it wasn’t until August 2018 that TikTok merged with the lip-syncing app Musical.ly and became widely available in the United States. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Gauff loses to Wang in first match after French Open win

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

    China’s Wang Xinyu advanced to her first grass court quarterfinal at the WTA 500 Berlin Open on Thursday, defeating French Open champion and second seed Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3.

    China’s Wang Xinyu competes during the round of 16 match against Coco Gauff at Berlin Open, on June 19, 2025. (WTA/Handout via Xinhua)

    The win also served as a measure of revenge for Wang, who lost to Gauff 6-0, 6-4 in their only previous meeting at the same event in 2022.

    “It was a tough match, I am happy that I hang in there on all these tough moments,” said Wang, who will face Paula Badosa in the next match. “She [Badosa] is playing great tennis now. For me, I am just really happy to get a chance to play another match here in front of you guys, especially lots of Chinese fans.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Real Madrid’s Mbappe in hospital with gastroenteritis

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

    Real Madrid announced on Thursday that striker Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to the hospital in Miami suffering from gastroenteritis.

    Mbappe missed his side’s 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in their first group match in the FIFA Club World Cup at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

    “Our player Kylian Mbappe is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to hospital in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment,” read a club medical report on Thursday morning.

    Gastroenteritis is a stomach infection that causes vomiting and diarrhea, and the news means Mbappe is unlikely to play in Madrid’s second group match on Sunday against Mexico’s Pachuca, which lost 2-1 to Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday evening. 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won’t solve the problem

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University

    Australia’s Jaclyn Narracott competes in the women’s skeleton at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images

    As the end of the 2024-25 financial year nears, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), has launched a new joint fundraising initiative allowing Australians to make tax-deductible donations directly to Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians.

    The ASF is an “Item 1” Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and is the only organisation in Australia that allows a donor to claim a tax deduction for philanthropic donations to sport.

    This is because sport is not currently eligible for either DGR or charitable status under Australian law.

    But is this new joint fundraising initiative a gold medal idea for our athletes, or one that falls short of a podium finish?

    Aussies tax payers and Olympic dreams

    The new initiative, named the “Aspiring Australian Olympian Funding program”, means individual donations of A$2 or more made through the ASF are tax-deductible.

    Australians can direct funds to a specific athlete, coach or official selected to participate in representative, elite or high performance sport in the Olympic/Paralympic program (summer and winter).

    Depending on the donor’s marginal tax rate, the effective cost of a donation may be reduced up to 62% for the highest earners (over $250,000).

    For instance, a $1,000 donation could yield a tax refund of up to $470, bringing the net cost down to just $530.

    Companies paying the full company tax rate that donate $1,000 would reduce their tax by $300 (30%).

    Ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, more than 30 Australian athletes (from disciplines such as alpine skiing, bobsleigh and figure skating) have signed up to use the platform.

    However, many Australian athletes are struggling financially, so more financial support is needed.

    The brutal reality for many athletes

    The ASF’s 2023 “Running on Empty” report found many of Australia’s elite athletes were under significant financial pressure: 46% of those over the age of 18 were earning less than $23,000 per year. This places them below the poverty line at $489 a week.

    The report also found 67% of elite athletes said their financial struggles affected their parents and support networks. Also, 42% of elite athletes aged 18-34 reported they were suffering poor mental health as a result of their financial predicament.

    The report also found the costs of training, equipment, travel and accommodation continued to rise, resulting in many questioning the sustainability of elite sport funding models both here and abroad.

    Pros and cons

    The new funding program’s use of tax incentives as a funding carrot is good in principle, but there are potential unintended consequences.

    This includes athletes being pitted against one another: there is a danger the athletes best skilled in marketing and public relations will receive more funding.

    The current economic climate doesn’t bode well for the program. Many Australians are facing cost-of-living pressures, which means a lot of people may not be able to donate even if they want to.

    Also, what happens if an athlete who benefits from the program is injured or found to be a drug cheat, and can’t compete? Can a donor request a refund?

    Finally, taxpayers who have the most capacity to donate are likely high income earners, some of whom may donate to sport entities already. Now, their donations will be subsidised by the tax system.

    Some alternative ideas

    In the United Kingdom, National Lottery revenue plays a significant role in funding Olympic and Paralympic sports. Administered by UK Sport (the UK’s equivalent of the ASC) funds from the lottery are directed to high performance sports programs and athletes.

    This approach could be replicated in Australia.

    Another idea is to redirect a portion of government taxes collected from sports betting, which could be lucrative given Australia’s love of sports gambling.



    Read more:
    Gambling in Australia: how bad is the problem, who gets harmed most and where may we be heading?

    The federal government could offer a further incentive by matching peoples’ donations dollar for dollar.

    As we direct funds to athletes, we need also think about the potential tax impact for them. Will the funds they receive be considered income and be taxed? The government could consider making the payment to the athlete tax free.

    If we are going to succeed on the world stage, especially as the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, we need to financially support our athletes so they can focus on representing their country.

    Michelle O’Shea receives funding from the Olympic Studies Centre.

    Connie Vitale receives funding from the federal government as part of the National Tax Clinic Program. She is affiliated with the Institute of Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

    Robert B Whait receives funding from the federal government as part of the National Tax Clinic Program, Financial Literacy Australia (now Ecstra Foundation), ANZ Bank, and the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC). He is affiliated with the Tax Institute of Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

    – ref. Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won’t solve the problem – https://theconversation.com/many-elite-athletes-live-below-the-poverty-line-tax-deductible-donations-wont-solve-the-problem-258914

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: We are witnessing a global transformation in economic development

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak took part in the opening session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

    The Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, the President of the New Development Bank of BRICS Dilma Rousseff, the President and Secretary General of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Lazar Comanescu, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Chi Dung also shared their vision of the development of the global economy and the prospects for international cooperation.

    Alexander Novak noted that the main vector of development of the global economy in the next decade will be concentrated in countries where the birth rate is growing today and which are gaining new positions in global markets.

    “The modern world has entered an era of fundamental changes. We are witnessing a global transformation in terms of economic development. Large countries of Southeast Asia such as China and India have become global participants in the world market in recent decades, the main drivers of demand and supply of goods to global world markets. Countries of South Asia and Africa are increasingly asserting themselves. They have a high birth rate and a still low level of urbanization. And this is the potential that will change the landscape of the global economy in the next decade. Growth will no longer be concentrated in the countries of Europe and North America, which are gradually losing their positions in the global economy, but in the BRICS countries and states that want to join the association,” said Alexander Novak. He added that since the 2000s, the share of the BRICS countries in the world economy was 22%, and today it has increased to 36%, which means growth of more than 50%. At the same time, the share of the G7 countries has decreased from 45% to 30% over the same period.

    Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud spoke about the main mechanism for achieving balance in the global oil market. “The OPEC deal has proven itself to be an effective tool. OPEC has managed to achieve tremendous success in ensuring market stability and has become, in fact, the central regulator of oil markets,” Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud noted.

    He also emphasized that the governments of Saudi Arabia and Russia are working to create favorable conditions for those wishing to invest in the economies of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation on the basis of various formats, including joint ventures. The Saudi Arabian authorities understand the situation and are willing to find ways to overcome existing restrictions.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The photo exhibition “Their Feat is Immortal, Their Memory is Eternal,” dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, opened in St. Petersburg

    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

    St. Petersburg, June 19 /Xinhua/ — “Their Feat is Immortal, Their Memory is Eternal” is the title of a joint photo exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, which opened in St. Petersburg on June 19. The photo exhibition, organized jointly by China’s Xinhua News Agency and Russia’s TASS News Agency, was opened by the heads of the agencies Fu Hua and Andrei Kondrashov.

    The exhibition aims to promote the preservation of historical memory and, on this basis, continue the traditions of friendship between the two countries and their peoples, said Xinhua Director General Fu Hua. According to him, Xinhua intends to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with TASS and explore the possibility of holding new events within the framework of cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

    A. Kondrashov recalled that cooperation between TASS and Xinhua has a long history. As he emphasized, holding a joint photo exhibition not only once again reflects the high level of bilateral cooperation, but also proves that the two agencies preserve the memory of the common history of Russia and China.

    “On the one hand, these are such great photographs, the great people they depict, and the great events they tell, that it is awkward and uncomfortable to stand with your back to them. But, on the other hand, it is also symbolic, because this is the generation that really stands behind us and reminds us that we are obliged to preserve the memory of those times,” said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, who was present at the opening of the exhibition, adding that the Russian side will firmly stand on China’s side and protect historical memory together with it.

    The exhibition presents vivid photographic evidence of how, during the World Anti-Fascist War, the peoples of China and Russia fought side by side, helped each other, and made the two countries’ historic contribution to the defense of peace and the progress of humanity.

    On the same day, Fu Hua met with A. Kondrashov. The parties confirmed their readiness to further deepen practical cooperation. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 19th General Assembly of the Organization of Asian and Pacific News Agencies opened in St. Petersburg

    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

    ST. PETERSBURG, June 19 (Xinhua) — The 19th General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) opened in St. Petersburg on Thursday. During the two-day event, representatives of news agencies from the Asia-Pacific region (APR) will hold in-depth discussions on how news agencies can respond to global changes and technological challenges.

    “Today, objective, timely information is in high demand for strengthening trust and mutual understanding between countries and peoples. Your largest association of news agencies on the planet has been creating a significant part of the global news flow for many years now, enjoying the attention of a multi-million audience,” says the greeting to the General Assembly from Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was read at the opening ceremony by the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov.

    “I am confident that constructive, meaningful discussions will take place during the General Assembly, and new, promising joint projects will be outlined that will serve the further development of mutually beneficial international cooperation,” says V. Putin’s greeting.

    In his welcoming speech, Fu Hua, Director General of Xinhua News Agency, noted that the Asia-Pacific region is the engine of economic globalization, the center of world economic growth, the pillar of global development and stability, the outpost of international cooperation, and plays an important role in countering global challenges.

    Xinhua calls on Asia-Pacific news agencies to work together to enhance mutual trust, promote inclusiveness, and advance cooperation and mutual benefit, Fu Hua said. He pledged that Xinhua will effectively fulfill its responsibilities, deepen partnerships with OANA member agencies, and develop multilateral mechanisms such as the World Media Summit, the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum, and the China-Central Asia News Agency Forum to write new chapters in the history of exchanges among news agencies.

    TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov pointed out that today’s world is going through a key period of profound changes and transformation of the information environment, when cyber threats and fake information undermine audience trust in the media. According to him, in-depth exchanges and cooperation between Asia-Pacific news agencies, joint discussions on the use of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data, accelerate the transformation of the media industry, which not only helps the development of the news agencies themselves, but is also of great importance for protecting the security and prosperity of the region and the entire world.

    UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming said in a video message that in today’s turbulent world, news organizations and their staff face many serious challenges. Strengthening dialogue and exchanges between media outlets is especially important in this context, she said.

    Director General of the Vietnam News Agency Vu Viet Trang told Xinhua that the world is changing rapidly today and news agencies must improve the efficiency of information delivery through technological innovations while ensuring accuracy and speed. At the same time, news agencies in the Asia-Pacific region must strengthen their voice in addressing regional and international issues, “this is the overall mission of news agencies in the Asia-Pacific region,” Vu Viet Trang stressed.

    Deputy Director of the Kazakh Presidential Television and Radio Complex Askar Dzhaldinov told Xinhua that the world’s media are currently facing many common challenges. He noted that the media should not only fulfill their responsibilities in disseminating information, but also actively influence social development and the implementation of state policy.

    As part of the General Assembly, its participants visited the OANA photo exhibition, which included photographs by Xinhua.

    OANA is a regional media organization that unites 41 news agencies from 33 countries. Its predecessor was the Organization of Asian News Agencies, founded in Thailand in December 1961. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Certain Carbon or Alloy Steel Wire from Various Countries 

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Ottawa, Ontario, June 19, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam has caused injury to the domestic industry.

    The Tribunal’s inquiry was conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA will continue its investigation and, by July 21, 2025, will issue a preliminary determination.

    The Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It hears cases on dumped and subsidized imports, safeguard complaints, complaints about federal government procurement and appeals of customs and excise tax rulings. When requested by the federal government, the Tribunal also provides advice on other economic, trade and tariff matters.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement

    Source: World Trade Organization

    Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: “Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our successful integration into the global economy. “

    Timor-Leste as part of its accession to the WTO committed to submitting an initial market access offer in its GPA accession negotiation in August of this year.

    The Committee also discussed the well-advanced accession negotiations of Albania and Costa Rica. Both members submitted their “final” market access offers earlier this year and will continue to engage with GPA parties, with a view to finalizing their accession processes as soon as possible. China’s accession negotiation was also discussed.

    The Committee also welcomed Guatemala as its 37th observer. 

     e-GPA Notification System launched

    The Committee noted that the e-GPA Notification System, launched on 16 June, marks a milestone in the digital transformation of Committee work. It will facilitate GPA parties’ compliance with their transparency obligations under the Agreement.

    The system enables the online submission of notifications required under the GPA 2012 (e.g. on government procurement statistics, procurement thresholds in national currencies, national implementing legislation, etc.) and related communications by GPA parties to the Committee.

    Background

    The GPA 2012 is a plurilateral agreement that aims to open government procurement markets among its parties on a reciprocal basis and to the extent agreed between GPA parties. It also aims to make government procurement more transparent and to promote good governance.

    The Agreement currently has 22 parties, covering 49 WTO members, including the European Union and its 27 member states (counted as one party). While open to all WTO members, it is binding only for those members that have acceded to it. The list of current GPA parties can be found here.

    Reciprocal market opening assists GPA parties in purchasing goods and services that offer the best value for money. The Agreement provides legal guarantees of non-discrimination for the goods, services and suppliers of GPA parties in covered procurement activities, which are worth an estimated USD 1.7 trillion annually. Government procurement typically accounts for about 15 per cent of developed and developing economies’ GDP. 

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: President Trump’s Iran statements ‘a deadly game of brinkmanship’, Lord Robertson tells London Conference

    Source: Chatham House –

    President Trump’s Iran statements ‘a deadly game of brinkmanship’, Lord Robertson tells London Conference
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    Fading trust in international rules-based order was a common point of discussion at annual conference with the theme ‘Rewriting the rules of the world’.

    The Israel–Iran war and its implications for US foreign policy dominated Chatham House’s London Conference, the annual event that brings together policymakers, businesspeople, and experts on international affairs. Shifting global allegiances and power dynamics informed many of the discussions at the day-long gathering at the St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection hotel. 

    The two keynote speakers brought different perspectives on the Israel–Iran war. In the opening session former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson told Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox:

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    Lord Robertson speaks at the London Conference.

    ‘One feature will be the…US president’s decision and we await to see what that’s going to be. And that will shift the places on the chess board quite dramatically, irrespective of the way it goes. 

    ‘And it would appear at the moment that he is involved in a deadly game of brinkmanship, using the same skills that he had as a property developer. But this is not, you know, the plan for a condominium in the centre of New York, you know, this is the future stability of the world.’

    Later, former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers said he believed that that US should bomb Iran’s deep nuclear sites, such as Fordow, that Israel could not reach, but that President Trump should not seek regime change.

    ‘I think the Americans should frankly get on with it and get it over with. A, it reduces the chance of the Iranians shipping out more and more kit from Fordow and other sites into places where they can store it safely, and they will certainly have those options, I think.