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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Zhu Fenglian: Mainland China Will Not Allow Taiwan Separatists to Profit from Mainland

    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 11 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland will never allow people who support “Taiwan independence” on the one hand to make money on the mainland on the other, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday.

    Zhu Fenglian made the statement in response to recent comments by die-hard Taiwanese separatist Shen Boyang about the punishments imposed by mainland China on companies linked to him. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mainland China vows to continue fighting cyber attacks launched by Taiwanese organisation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland on Wednesday vowed to step up its fight against cyber attacks carried out by an organization backed by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration.

    Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a question about a wanted list released in early June by police in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, southern China.

    The list contains the names of 20 people suspected of involvement in cyber attacks organized by Taiwan’s Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command (ICEFCOM).

    Zhu Fenglian said the recent actions by mainland Chinese law enforcement agencies to ensure public security constitute a decisive response to separatist forces advocating “Taiwan independence” and specifically target ICEFCOM’s illegal activities.

    The evidence that the DPP administration is organizing frequent and indiscriminate cyberattacks on mainland China’s network infrastructure through ICEFCOM is “clear and irrefutable,” she said.

    She reiterated that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. “Anyone who jeopardizes national sovereignty, security or development interests will face legal consequences,” she added.

    Zhu Fenglian said legal measures will be taken against the illegal activities of the DPP administration, including cyber attacks carried out in collusion with external forces.

    “We will continue to take effective measures in accordance with the law to bring those responsible to justice. We will not be lenient with them,” she said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Taiwan

    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 11 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted offshore Taitung County, Taiwan Island at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said.

    According to CENC, the epicenter of the tremors was located at 23.33 degrees north latitude and 121.72 degrees east longitude. The earthquake’s source was located at a depth of 20 kilometers. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over 7,000 Taiwanese Public Representatives to Attend 17th Taiwan Straits Forum

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — More than 7,000 Taiwanese representatives will attend the 17th Taiwan Strait Forum to open Sunday in east China’s Fujian Province, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said Wednesday.

    The main theme of the upcoming forum, according to her, will be “expanding exchanges between people and deepening integration development.”

    The forum’s participants will include representatives of political parties, trade unions and youth organisations, as well as professionals from various industries and members of religious communities, she added.

    The main conference of the upcoming forum is scheduled to be held on June 15, and the main venue of the forum is the city of Xiamen. The forum will host 56 different events. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: South Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts in border area with North Korea

    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

    SEOUL, June 11 (Xinhua) — The Republic of Korea (ROK) has stopped broadcasting propaganda from loudspeakers in the area bordering the DPRK, the ROK Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

    The ministry said in a statement that the suspension of the broadcast was a step toward fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung’s promise to restore trust in inter-Korean relations and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

    Seoul stopped broadcasting anti-North Korean loudspeakers on Wednesday afternoon, media reported.

    Lee Jae-myung, who took office on June 4, vowed during the election campaign to halt the broadcasts, which were resumed last June in retaliation for balloons filled with garbage and manure sent from North Korea. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Arab League Secretary General welcomes Western sanctions against Israeli ministers

    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

    CAIRO, June 11 (Xinhua) — Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abu al-Gheit on Wednesday welcomed the joint decision of five Western countries to impose sanctions on two Israeli ministers.

    Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have been banned from entering Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom for repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, the five countries’ foreign ministers announced Tuesday.

    In a statement issued by the Arab League on Wednesday, Abu al-Gheit called the ban “important” because it holds officials in the occupying government accountable for engaging in “clear incitement to violence” and condoning Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the West Bank with impunity.

    According to the Secretary-General, the sanctions expose the criminal actions of far-right government officials who have committed war crimes and large-scale violations of international humanitarian law in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

    The move is an important step towards changing the international position on war crimes against Palestinians and taking practical steps to hold those responsible accountable, the statement said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and the US are conducting a dialogue to eliminate irritants in bilateral relations – press secretary of the Russian president

    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

    Moscow, June 11 (Xinhua) — Moscow and Washington are directly interacting to eliminate irritants in bilateral relations, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on Wednesday.

    “Russia and the United States are directly in contact to eliminate irritants in bilateral relations,” TASS quotes him as saying.

    According to D. Peskov, there are many “blockages” in Russian-American relations, but the dialogue between the countries continues. “And of course, one can hardly hope for any quick results. But it is precisely this kind of complex, step-by-step work that has begun and will continue,” he noted.

    The Kremlin spokesman noted that the third round of consultations between Russia and the United States on bilateral issues, planned for Moscow, will be carried out through diplomatic agencies.

    “As you can see, the dialogue continues. All this is being carried out by diplomatic agencies within the framework of the understandings that were reached between President /of Russia Vladimir/ Putin and President /of the USA Donald/ Trump,” D. Peskov emphasized. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Kyrgyzstan approves National Development Program for the Country until 2030

    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

    BISHKEK, June 11 /Xinhua/ — Kyrgyzstan has approved the National Development Program for the country until 2030. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov, the press service of the country’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce reported on Tuesday.

    “The program was approved in order to continue the course of large-scale reforms and ensure the country’s sustainable development in the context of new global and regional challenges,” the statement said.

    As noted, the program is a strategic document aimed at improving the well-being of citizens, achieving inclusive economic growth and ensuring social justice.

    The key targets of the program are as follows: increasing GDP per capita to USD 4,500, maintaining GDP at a level of at least USD 30 billion, and the average annual GDP growth rate at 8%, the country’s entry into the top 30 countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, improving the country’s ranking in the Human Development Index by 10 positions, maintaining unemployment at a level of no more than 5%, the volume of investment in fixed capital to GDP in 2030 should be at least 20%, and the size of the state external debt should be maintained at a level of up to 60% of GDP.

    The program focuses on four strategic development vectors: industrialization, agriculture and tourism, green energy, and turning Kyrgyzstan into a regional hub.

    The program also provides for reform of public administration and strategic planning, digitalization of the economy and services, development of human capital, support for small and medium-sized businesses, ensuring macroeconomic stability, measures for adaptation to climate change and increasing the resilience of ecosystems. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Vice Premier Calls on US to Resolve Trade Disputes with China Through Dialogue and Cooperation

    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

    LONDON, June 11 (Xinhua) — The United States should resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and win-win cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said at the first meeting of the China-U.S. Economic and Trade Consultations Mechanism held in London from Monday to Tuesday.

    The Chinese side reaffirms that the United States should work with China to match its words with deeds, demonstrate sincerity in fulfilling commitments and concrete efforts to implement consensus, so as to jointly uphold the hard-won results of the dialogue, he said.

    During the talks, both sides held frank and in-depth talks and exchanged views on trade and economic issues of mutual interest.

    The two sides reached an agreement in principle to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their telephone conversation on June 5 and the framework measures to consolidate the results of the trade and economic negotiations in Geneva, and made new progress in finding approaches to each other’s trade and economic concerns.

    Calling the meeting an important consultation held under the guidance of the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state on June 5, He Lifeng said Beijing’s position on China-US economic and trade issues is clear and consistent.

    Noting that the essence of China-US trade and economic relations lies in mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, the vice premier said that cooperation between Beijing and Washington in trade and economic spheres is beneficial to both sides, while confrontation is detrimental to both sides.

    There are no winners in trade wars, he said, adding that China does not seek conflict but is not afraid of it either.

    He called on the United States to resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and win-win cooperation, adding that while China sincerely holds trade and economic consultations, it also has its own principles.

    Next, the two sides should, in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during the phone call, make better use of the China-US trade consultation mechanism and make efforts to strengthen consensus, reduce misunderstandings and enhance cooperation, he said.

    The two sides should maintain communication and consultation and promote stable and sustainable growth of economic and trade relations so as to bring more certainty and stability to the world economy, He Lifeng added.

    The US side said the meeting achieved positive results and further stabilized bilateral trade and economic relations, adding that Washington will follow the same direction as Beijing to jointly implement the consensus reached at the meeting.

    The American side was represented at the meeting by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamison Greer. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Ninth Regular Session from 16 June to 9 July 2025

    Source: United Nations – Geneva

    The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-ninth regular session from 16 June to 9 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 

    The session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber of Switzerland.  The opening will be addressed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, who will present his annual report.  The Council will be meeting in room XX of the Palais des Nations.

    Over almost four weeks, the Council will consider more than 60 reports presented by the Secretariat of the United Nations and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, human rights experts and other investigative bodies on numerous topics and relevant to the situation of human rights in more than 40 countries.  In total, the Council will hold 32 interactive dialogues. 

    During the session, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the High Commissioner on his annual report under agenda item two; on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela under agenda item four; and on Ukraine and Colombia under agenda item 10. 

    The Council will hold enhanced interactive dialogues under agenda item two with  the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Under agenda item four, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, with the participation of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.

    On climate change, the Council will hold its annual panel on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on climate change. The Council will also hold its annual panel on technical cooperation and capacity-building. 

    Under agenda item three, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on women’s rights, and a panel on safe drinking water and sanitation.  It will also hold interactive dialogues on summary executions, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, transnational corporations, education, health, leprosy (Hansen’s disease), sexual orientation and gender identity, migrants, internally displaced persons, prevention of genocide, trafficking, extreme poverty, discrimination against women and girls, violence against women and girls, judges and lawyers, and international solidarity.   

    The Council will also hear the presentation of the Secretary-General’s interim report on the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, under agenda item 10. Further, it will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel, under agenda item two; and with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi under agenda item four. The Council will also hear oral updates from the Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan under agenda item two and from the Commission of Inquiry on Syria under agenda item four. 

    Additionally, the Council will hold interactive dialogues under agenda item seven with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, and under agenda item nine with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.  Under agenda item 10, it will hold an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic. 

    The final outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of 14 States will also be considered, namely those of Italy, El Salvador, Gambia, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Fiji, San Marino, Kazakhstan, Angola, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Madagascar, Iraq, Slovenia, Egypt, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    A detailed agenda and further information on the fifty-ninth session can be found on the session’s web page.  Reports to be presented are available here. All meetings of this session are broadcast on UN Web TV. 

    First Week of the Session

    The fifty-ninth regular session will open on Monday, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber. After the opening, the Council will begin considerations under agenda item two, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will present his annual report.  Subsequently, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, and an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea. This will be followed by an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

    On Tuesday, 17 June, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s annual report, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel.  At the end of the day, it will hear the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. 

    On Wednesday, 18 June, the Council will commence discussions under agenda item three on the promotion and protection of all human rights, holding interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, which will conclude on Thursday, 19 June. This will be followed by interactive dialogues with the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises, the Special Rapporteur on the right to education, and the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. 

    On Friday, 20 June, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, and the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons. 

    Second Week of the Session

    In its second week, the Council will conclude its interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons on Monday, 23 June.  It will then hold interactive dialogues with the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.

    The Council will start Tuesday, 24 June, with the first part of its annual discussion on women’s rights, focusing on gender-based violence against women and girls in conflict, post-conflict and humanitarian settings.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls.  In the afternoon, the second part of the annual discussion on women’s rights will be held, focusing on the commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and on overcoming barriers to women’s leadership in peace processes.

    On Wednesday, 25 June, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, and the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity. 

    The Council will start Thursday, 26 June, with a panel discussion on the realisation of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, followed by the presentation of reports under agenda item three.  In the afternoon, it will start its consideration of reports under agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention, hearing the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, followed by interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, and on the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi. 

    On Friday, 27 June, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, and the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and the presentation of the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua.

    Third Week of the Session

    The Council will begin its third week on Monday, 30 June, with its annual panel discussion on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights, focusing on facilitating just transitions in the context of addressing the impacts of climate change on human rights.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.  It will then hear the presentation of the report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises on the thirteenth session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights under agenda item five on human rights bodies and mechanisms.

    The Council will next start its consideration under item six of the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Italy, El Salvador, Gambia, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Fiji, San Marino, Kazakhstan, Angola, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Madagascar, Iraq, Slovenia, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will conclude at the end of the day on Wednesday, 2 July. 

    On Thursday, 3 July, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, under agenda item seven on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, under agenda item nine on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance. 

    In the afternoon, the Council will begin discussions under item 10 on technical assistance and capacity-building, with interactive dialogues on the oral presentation of the High Commissioner regarding his Office’s periodic report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine, and on the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the enhancement of technical assistance and capacity-building to assist Colombia in the implementation of the recommendations made by the Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition. 

    On Friday, 4 July, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building, focusing on the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in strengthening national structures which play a role in promoting and safeguarding human rights, particularly national human rights institutions and national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up. 

    This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic.

    In the afternoon, the Council will hear the presentation of the report of the High Commissioner relating to cooperation with Georgia.  It will then start taking action on draft resolutions and decisions. 

    Fourth Week of the Session

    The final week of the Council will be devoted to taking action on draft resolutions and decisions and the appointment of a member of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and a member of the Working Group on arbitrary detention.  The session will conclude on Wednesday, 9 July.

    The Human Rights Council

    The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system, made up of 47 States, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.  The Council was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March 2006 with the main purpose of addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them.

    The composition of the Human Rights Council at its fifty-ninth session is as follows: Albania (2026); Algeria (2025); Bangladesh (2025); Belgium (2025); Benin (2027); Bolivia (2027); Brazil (2026); Bulgaria (2026); Burundi (2026); Chile (2025); China (2026); Colombia (2027); Costa Rica (2025); Côte d’Ivoire (2026); Cuba (2026); Cyprus (2027); Czechia (2027); Democratic Republic of the Congo (2027); Dominican Republic (2026); Ethiopia (2027); France (2026); Gambia (2027); Georgia (2025); Germany (2025); Ghana (2026); Iceland (2027); Indonesia (2026); Japan (2026); Kenya (2027); Kuwait (2026); Kyrgyzstan (2025); Malawi (2026); Maldives (2025); Marshall Islands (2027); Mexico (2027); Morocco (2025); Netherlands (2026); North Macedonia (2027); Qatar (2027); Republic of Korea (2027); Romania (2025); South Africa (2025); Spain (2027); Sudan (2025); Switzerland (2027); Thailand (2027); and Viet Nam (2025).

    The term of membership of each State expires in the year indicated in parentheses.

    The President of the Human Rights Council in 2025 is Jürg Lauber (Switzerland).  The four Vice-Presidents are Tareq Md Ariful Islam (Bangladesh), Razvan Rusu (Romania), Claudia Puentes Julio (Chile), and Paul Empole Losoko Efambe (Democratic Republic of the Congo).  Mr. Efambe also serves as Rapporteur of the Geneva-based body. 

    The dates and venue of the fifty-ninth session are subject to change.

    Information on the fifty-ninth session can be found here, including the annotated agenda and the reports to be presented.

    For further information, please contact Pascal Sim (simp@un.org), Matthew Brown (matthew.brown@un.org) and David Díaz Martín (david.diazmartin@un.org)

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    not an official record. English and French versions of our releases are different as they are the product of two separate coverage teams that work independently.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ16: Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator Programme

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LCQ16: Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator Programme 
         According to the information of the Customs and Excise Department, since the launch of the Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator Programme, about 90 enterprises have become Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs), and their goods transported to the 16 economies with which Hong Kong has entered into AEO mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) can enjoy customs facilitation arrangements, which is instrumental in facilitating seamless cross-boundary movement of goods. However, there are views that the current rate of enterprise participation in the Programme and the coverage of the Programme are not extensive enough. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
     
    (1) of the volume and value of imported and exported goods involving Hong Kong AEOs in the past three years, as well as their respective percentages in the total volume and value of such goods;
     
    (2) as there are views that in order to enhance the efficiency of the import and export of local and Mainland goods, Hong Kong must further extend the coverage of the MRA network, of the progress of the authorities’ entering into MRA agreements with more economies; and
     
    (3) as there are views that apart from enabling enterprises to enjoy speedy customs arrangements, being accredited as the AEOs also helps enhance the management standards of enterprises, and the Mainland has even set up training bases to encourage more enterprises to become the AEOs, of the measures put in place by the Government to encourage more local enterprises to become the AEOs?
     
    Reply:
     
    President,
     
         Having consulted the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), the reply to the question raised by the Hon Frankie Yick is as follows:
     
         The volume and value of imported and exported goods involving Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) in the past three years, along with their respective percentages in the total volume and value of imported and exported goods, are shown below:
     

    Year

    Year     At present, Hong Kong has ratified AEO mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) with 16 economies, ranking fourth globally in terms of the number of MRAs after Mainland China, Korea and the United States. The C&ED has been proactively expanding the global network of AEO MRAs with good progress made in recent years. It has signed action plans for AEO MRAs with eight economies including Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Laos, Peru and Chile, marking a significant step towards the conclusion of the MRAs by both sides. The C&ED is now actively engaged in discussions and follow-up work with the customs administrations of these economies regarding the MRAs.
     
         Looking ahead, the C&ED will continue its efforts to expand the MRA network by actively liaising with Hong Kong’s major trading partners and dovetailing with the national development strategy on the Belt and Road Initiative. Priority will be given to discussing the MRAs with Belt and Road economies, including member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and economies in the South American and African regions, with a view to benefitting more enterprises.
     
         To encourage local enterprises to become Hong Kong AEOs, the C&ED has continuously collaborated with the industry, major chambers of commerce and relevant partners to organise different types of publicity and promotional events, including briefing sessions and exhibition booths, to enhance enterprises’ understanding of the Hong Kong AEO Programme. Last year, the C&ED set up exhibition booths and hosted thematic seminars at major events, such as the Belt and Road Summit jointly organised by the Belt and Road Office and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), as well as the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the HKTDC, with a view to fostering exchanges with different fields and industries. In addition, the C&ED has been disseminating the latest information on the developments of local and global AEO programmes through its website and social media channels, so as to extend the reach of its publicity and promotional efforts as well as strengthen communication and engagement with stakeholders.
     
         To further enhance the appeal of the Hong Kong AEO Programme, the C&ED has been actively seeking co-operation with various organisations to offer more benefits to the AEOs. For instance, the C&ED collaborates with the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation to provide Hong Kong AEOs with free buyers’ credit checks to help them cope with market risks. In addition, the C&ED signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enhancing AEO Co-operation in the Greater Bay Area among Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Customs under the AEO MRAs with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao Customs Service in 2023. Through such initiatives as the mutual referral mechanism on AEO applications, enhanced joint publicity and staff training, the MoU deepens the co-operation among the three customs administrations and supports enterprises of the three places to seize development opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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  • MIL-OSI China: China activates emergency response to flooding as this year’s first typhoon approaches

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

    China activates emergency response to flooding as this year’s first typhoon approaches

    BEIJING, June 11 — China’s Ministry of Water Resources on Wednesday issued a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in southern and southeastern regions, following a tropical depression over the South China Sea that had grown into this year’s first typhoon in the morning.

    The center of Typhoon Wutip (Butterfly) was located near Yongxing Dao in the city of Sansha in China’s southernmost island province of Hainan, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the ministry.

    Strong rain caused by the approaching Typhoon Wutip will hit China’s regions including Hainan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Fujian from Thursday to Sunday, and the water levels of some medium and minor rivers in the regions are projected to exceed warning thresholds, the ministry said.

    The ministry emphasized the importance of preventing floods in small and medium-sized rivers, as well as mountain torrents in the affected areas, to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property.

    The ministry has dispatched two teams to Hainan and Guangdong to aid flood prevention work.

    China has a four-tier emergency response system for flood control, with Level I being the most severe.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 5.8-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

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

    A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted waters off the Taitung County, Taiwan, at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

    The epicenter was monitored at 23.33 degrees north latitude and 121.72 degrees east longitude. The earthquake struck at a depth of 20 km, the center said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier urges US to resolve trade disputes with China through dialogue, cooperation

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

    The United States should resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has said.

    China reiterates that the United States should work with China to honor their words with actions, and demonstrate sincerity in keeping commitments and concrete efforts to implement consensus, so as to jointly safeguard the hard-won outcomes of dialogue, He said.

    He made the remarks during the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism held in London from Monday to Tuesday with U.S. lead person Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

    During the talks, the two sides held candid and in-depth talks, and thoroughly exchanged views on economic and trade issues of mutual concern.

    The two sides reached principled agreement on implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone call on June 5 and the framework of measures to consolidate the outcomes of the economic and trade talks in Geneva, and made new progress in addressing each other’s economic and trade concerns.

    Calling the meeting an important consultation held under the guidance of the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state on June 5, He said that China’s position on China-U.S. economic and trade issues is clear and consistent.

    Noting that the essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations lies in mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, the vice premier said cooperation between China and the United States in the economic and trade field benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both.

    There are no winners in trade wars, He said, adding that China does not seek conflict but will not be intimidated by one.

    He urged the United States to resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation, adding that while China is sincere in pursuing economic and trade consultations, it also has its principles.

    Next, the two sides should, in accordance with the important consensus and requirements reached by the two heads of state during their phone call, make better use of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, and work to enhance consensus, reduce misunderstanding and strengthen cooperation, He said.

    The two sides should maintain communication and consultation, and promote the steady and sustained growth of China-U.S. economic and trade relations, so as to inject more certainty and stability into the world economy, He added.

    The U.S. side said that the meeting had achieved positive outcomes and further stabilized bilateral economic and trade relations, adding that the U.S. side would walk in the same direction as China in accordance with the requirements of the phone call between the two heads of state to jointly implement the consensus reached at this meeting. Enditem

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Putting Conservatives Back into Conservation

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

    Commonsense, science-based, and economically sound legislation successfully passed out of the Natural Resources Committee through our portion of the reconciliation legislation this week, as House Republicans continue to deliver on our promise to generate savings and boost new revenue for the federal government. As Chairman of this great committee, it was an honor to lead my colleagues in delivering an incredible federal savings of $18.5 billion dollars, greatly surpassing our requested amount of $1 billion dollars.

    There’s an understanding one holds as an Arkansan, avid outdoorsman, and licensed forester that our nation’s natural resources are more abundant than almost anywhere in the world, capable of meeting our energy demands without looking beyond our borders for help. Our country is certainly blessed with these resources, and it’s time for Congress to begin the work to produce legislation that provides the avenues necessary for needed energy, critical minerals, and loosening the ties that bind us to our dependence on countries like China and Russia for energy and minerals that can be produced right here at home.

    When advocating for this legislation, many groups worry about conservation, oftentimes leading us to a hands-off approach that usually causes more harm than good. It’s important that we learn from the great conservationist giants who came before us and apply their knowledge with the knowledge we have today to create something that is lasting, efficient, and champions the resources we have in our own backyard. 

    Our motto for the Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee is, “putting conservatives back into conservation.” The word conservation was derived from the word conservative, and many of our most renowned conservationists like President Teddy Roosevelt, John Lacey, and Gifford Pinchot were proud Republicans. Conservation has been an ideal instilled in the Westerman family since childhood when learning from our granny as she tended the garden, making use out of every single thing her hard work produced, and it has been a guiding principle throughout my life, certainly now as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee.

    Sir Roger Scruton, a fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Society of Literature, once said that a conservative is one who believes in unchosen obligations. A deeper look into that ideal is that a conservative is someone who reflects deeply on the past – in this case, our nation’s history – and understands that there is a much larger picture that all of us are a part of. Our great nation is the product of the grand ideals our founding fathers derived for us through creating and establishing our Constitution and form of government. And as such, we have a deep obligation of upholding and defending those values and principles upon which our country was founded. 

    There cannot be a reflection upon the past without an understanding of the importance of looking toward the future and recognizing the unchosen obligation we have to care now for what we have been given, for it to be even better for the generations to come. House Natural Resources Republicans are doing exactly that as we have crafted and passed this vital legislation for the reconciliation process that will position the federal budget to allow for the conservation and stewardship of our lands. Our natural resources are one of the most treasured gifts we have been given as a nation, and we must do our part, in our day, to leave them better than how they were received for our benefits both now and in the future.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 35-day fishing ban imposed on Heilongjiang River

    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 11 (Xinhua) — A 35-day fishing ban was imposed on the Heilongjiang River (Amur), which partially flows along the China-Russia border, from 00:00 on June 11, the Guangming Daily news portal reported.

    In order to protect the environment and restore fish resources, all fishing in the Heilongjiang River will be prohibited for the next 35 days, the local public security department reminded. In order to tighten the fight against poaching and ensure safety, border checkpoint officers have increased patrols.

    At the same time, a ban on fishing is introduced from June 11 to July 15 on the Ussuri River and its tributaries, including Sungach, Mulinkhe and Nalikhe.

    Earlier this month, a 40-day fishing ban was officially imposed on Lake Xingkai /Khanka/, located on the Chinese-Russian border. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China urges US to treat Taiwan issue with utmost caution

    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 11 (Xinhua) — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian on Wednesday called on the United States to handle the Taiwan issue with the utmost caution.

    Speaking at a press conference, Zhu Fenglian once again reiterated that the Taiwan issue remains the most crucial of all issues affecting China’s core interests and is a red line that must never be crossed in Sino-US relations.

    She demanded that the US side strictly adhere to the one-China principle, abide by the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques, stop sending a false signal to the “Taiwan independence” forces, and prevent the very small number of “Taiwan independence” supporters from undermining the overall trend of Sino-US relations.

    Zhu Fenglian also criticized the Democratic Progressive Party administration in Taiwan and separatist forces for adhering to the “Taiwan independence” stance and colluding with external forces in provocative attempts to achieve “independence.”

    “These are the root causes of tension and instability in the Taiwan Strait region,” she said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Chinese Vice Premier Calls on US to Resolve Trade Disputes with China Through Dialogue, Cooperation

    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

    LONDON, June 11 (Xinhua) — The United States should resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and win-win cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has said.

    The Chinese side reaffirms that the United States should work with China to match its words with deeds, demonstrate sincerity in fulfilling commitments and concrete efforts to implement consensus, so as to jointly uphold the hard-won results of the dialogue, he said.

    He made the remarks during the first meeting of the China-US Economic and Trade Consultations Mechanism, which was held in London from Monday to Tuesday. The US side was represented by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade negotiator Jamison Greer. –0–

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  • Sensex ends in green amid volatility, investors await key macroeconomic data

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Indian stock market ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising 123.42 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 82,515.14. The Nifty also advanced 37.15 points, or 0.15 per cent, to settle at 25,141.40.

    Despite the gains in benchmark indices, selling pressure was observed in the broader market. The Nifty Midcap 100 index declined by 293.25 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 59,388.15, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index fell 101.05 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 18,798.75.

    Sectorally, IT, auto, pharma, realty, and energy stocks were the top gainers, whereas PSU banks, financial services, FMCG, metal, and media stocks closed in the red.

    Among the top gainers in the Sensex pack were HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, Eternal (Zomato), ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, and Titan. On the losing side, Power Grid, IndusInd Bank, Nestle, HUL, and HDFC Bank were the major laggards.

    The Nifty index remained volatile through the day, reflecting investor caution ahead of key economic data releases.

    “Crucial support is placed at 24,850. As long as the index holds above this level, the trend is likely to remain positive, with potential to move towards 25,350 in the short term,” said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.

    According to market analysts, profit-booking continued in the broader markets due to elevated domestic valuations. However, resilience in large-cap stocks supported the benchmark indices, with institutional investors preferring companies with stable earnings outlooks.

    “The auto and IT sectors remain in focus — auto stocks are gaining on improved monthly sales, while IT is benefiting from optimism around a potential US-China trade resolution,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

    Following the recent rally, analysts noted that the market currently lacks a clear direction as investors await key macroeconomic indicators and updates on global trade developments.

    “US inflation data is expected to show a slight uptick, driven by recent tariff increases,” Nair added.

    Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded stronger by 0.10, closing at 85.44 against the US dollar, supported by sustained buying activity from foreign and domestic institutional investors. The dollar index remained flat. Analysts expect the rupee to trade within the range of 85.25 to 85.85 in the near term.

    -IANS

  • MIL-OSI Security: AFRICOM Commander Highlights Focus on Counter Terrorism, Partner Capacity Building During House Armed Services Committee Testimony

    Source: United States AFRICOM

    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of United States Africa Command, testified yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee on how the command ensures America’s deterrence and peace through strength.

    During his testimony, Langley emphasized the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the U.S. homeland from terrorism threats originating in Africa while bolstering the capacity of African partners – preparing them to shoulder an increased share of the burden for regional security throughout Africa.

    Langley opened his remarks by reiterating AFRICOM’s approach, saying, “Everything we do in the United States AFRICOM has one overarching goal in mind: Achieving peace through strength.”

    To achieve this, Langley said, AFRICOM requires a clear understanding of national security threats, a robust and dependable network of like-minded allies and partners, and appropriate resourcing to match military requirements.

    Langley addressed growing concerns about terrorist organizations and their exploitation of instability across the African continent. He underscored the importance of building the capacity of African partners to counter these threats, emphasizing diligence in the fight against terrorism.

    “Africa remains a nexus theater from which the United States cannot afford to shift its gaze,” said Langley.   “It is home to terrorists who take advantage of conditions in Africa to grow and export their ideology.  ISIS controls their global network from Somalia.”

    Committee members questioned Langley on counterterrorism operations in Somalia and the effect these operations have.

     “We’ve been pressuring ISIS in the Golis Mountains significantly,” Langley stated. “It’s been reinstituting deterrence in a significant way.”

    Other questions focused on China and Russia and their goals in Africa.

    “We must deter these nations and other malign actors from their goals on the continent,” Langley said. “As far as China is concerned and their aspirations to become a global hegemon, they’re outspending AFRICOM militarily 100-to-1.  As they have basing aspirations across the globe, especially in Africa, they’re trying to close the gap from a geostrategic position to be able to stop our joint forces from employing across the globe or for A2AD, aerial denial, anti-access.”

    Throughout the hearing, Langley consistently emphasized the need for a coordinated approach with other government peers, integrating whole-of-government efforts, both in the United States and in the African nations, to achieve lasting security outcomes in Africa.

    Langley emphasized that the command’s approach to sharing the stability and security burden in Africa with African partners and allies has been African lead.

    “The plan is theirs,” Langley said, describing how African partners are pursuing greater roles in regional security efforts.  “Every country is different; we don’t push ourselves to invade on their sovereignty.”

    The full statement and hearing can be viewed on the U.S. Africa Command website at https://www.africom.mil/about-the-command/2025-posture-statement-to-congress

    U.S. Africa Command, one of 11 U.S. Department of Defense combatant commands with an area of responsibility covering 53 African states, more than 800 ethnic groups, over 1,000 languages, vast natural resources, a land mass that is three-and-a-half times the size of the U.S., and nearly 19,000 miles of coastland. Working alongside its partners, AFRICOM counters transnational threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces and responds to crises.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier urges U.S. to resolve trade disputes with China through dialogue, cooperation

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

    Chinese vice premier urges U.S. to resolve trade disputes with China through dialogue, cooperation

    LONDON, June 11 — The United States should resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has said.

    China reiterates that the United States should work with China to honor their words with actions, and demonstrate sincerity in keeping commitments and concrete efforts to implement consensus, so as to jointly safeguard the hard-won outcomes of dialogue, He said.

    He made the remarks during the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism held in London from Monday to Tuesday with U.S. lead person Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Africa trade has grown at a rapid pace over the past 25 years /detailed version-1/

    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 11 (Xinhua) — Data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday showed that economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa has shown greater vitality over the past 25 years.

    According to the department, China’s total foreign trade turnover with African countries increased from less than 100 billion yuan (about 13.9 billion US dollars) in 2000 to 2.1 trillion yuan in 2024, an average annual growth rate of 14.2 percent.

    The data was released ahead of the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, which will be held from June 12 to 15 in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province.

    On Wednesday, the GTU also released the China-Africa trade index for 2024, which hit a record high of 1,056.53 points, up from a baseline of 100 points in 2000 when the index was first released.

    As of the end of 2024, China had been Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and bilateral trade growth continued to gain momentum in 2025.

    According to data released earlier by the GTU, China’s trade volume with African countries reached a record high of 963.21 billion yuan in the first five months of 2025, up 12.4 percent year on year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pair of wild giant pandas spotted in northwest China

    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

    LANZHOU, June 11 (Xinhua) — An infrared camera at the Giant Panda National Park in northwest China’s Gansu Province has captured rare footage of two wild giant pandas.

    The footage shows a female panda with a protruding mouth and round cheeks marking her territory and leaving her scent in front of the camera on February 23. A male panda with yellow spots on his shoulders later picked up her scent and soon found her. The pair then engaged in mating games in the snow.

    Wild giant pandas typically go into heat from March to May. “The fact that these wild pandas were mating in February fills a gap in our understanding of the breeding season of wild giant pandas,” said Yin Feng, head of the Liujiaping Guard Station of the Baishuijiang Division Administration of the park.

    This shows that the wild giant panda population in the Baishuijiang site is stable and healthy, he added.

    The Baishuijiang Section of the Giant Panda National Park, located in southern Gansu Province, serves as a sanctuary for wild giant pandas and coexisting species. According to the fourth national giant panda census released in 2015, there were 132 wild giant pandas in Gansu Province, 110 of which were in the Baishuijiang Section. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former Kuomintang Party Chairman Ma Ying-jeou to Visit Mainland China Soon

    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 11 (Xinhua) — Former Kuomintang Party Chairman Ma Ying-jeou will visit the Chinese mainland from June 14 to 27, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

    Ma Ying-jeou will lead a delegation of Taiwanese youth to visit Fujian Province (Eastern China) and Gansu Province (Northwestern China), Zhu Fenglian said at a regular press conference.

    The delegation will attend the 17th Taiwan Strait Forum in Fujian Province. In Gansu Province, they will attend a commemoration ceremony for Fuxi, the legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, and an event dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through joint efforts across the Taiwan Strait.

    “We welcome Mr. Ma Ying-jeou’s upcoming visit and are ready to take organizational measures and provide all necessary amenities,” Zhu Fenglian noted.

    The official representative drew attention to the importance of maintaining cross-shore exchanges and cooperation in the context of the complex and serious situation in the Taiwan Strait. “As always, we invite representatives of all circles of Taiwanese society and compatriots from the island to visit the mainland more often – to visit and communicate, to jointly preserve and develop the best traditional Chinese culture, and to contribute to the great revival of the Chinese nation,” she said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning: There are no winners in trade wars, China does not seek conflict, but will not allow itself to be intimidated – Vice Premier of the State Council of China

    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

    Xinhua | 11.06. 2025

    Keywords: China

    Source: Xinhua

    Lightning: There are no winners in trade wars, China does not seek conflict, but will not allow itself to be intimidated – Vice Premier of the State Council of China Lightning: There are no winners in trade wars, China does not seek conflict, but will not allow itself to be intimidated – Vice Premier of the State Council of China

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China called on China and the United States to fulfill their commitments and act on the basis of consensus in order to preserve the results of the dialogue achieved with such difficulty

    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

    Xinhua | 11.06. 2025

    Key words: China-USA

    Source: Xinhua

    Lightning: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China calls on China and the United States to fulfill their commitments and act on the basis of consensus to preserve the hard-won results of the dialogue Lightning: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China calls on China and the United States to fulfill their commitments and act on the basis of consensus to preserve the hard-won results of the dialogue

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  • MIL-OSI: Xunlei Announces Investee Company Completes IPO on Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xunlei Limited (“Xunlei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: XNET), a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China, today announced that its investee company, Arashi Vision Inc. (“Arashi Vision”, also known as Insta360), has completed its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market under the stock ticker 688775 on June 11, 2025. As of the date of this press release, Xunlei holds approximately 7.8% the equity interest in Arashi Vision.

    About Xunlei

    Founded in 2003, Xunlei Limited (Nasdaq: XNET) is a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China. Xunlei provides a wide range of products and services across cloud acceleration, shared cloud computing and digital entertainment to deliver an efficient, smart and safe internet experience.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the management’s quotations, the “Outlook” and “Guidance” sections in this press release, as well as the Company’s strategic, operational and acquisition plans, contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to continue to innovate and provide attractive products and services to retain and grow its user base; the Company’s ability to keep up with technological developments and users’ changing demands in the internet industry; the Company’s ability to convert its users into subscribers of its premium services; the Company’s ability to deal with existing and potential copyright infringement claims and other related claims; the risk that COVID-19 or other health risks in China or globally could adversely affect the Company’s operations or financial results; the Company’s ability to react to the governmental actions for its scrutiny of internet content in China and the Company’s ability to compete effectively. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties faced by the Company is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of the press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

    CONTACT:
    Investor Relations
    Xunlei Limited
    Email: ir@xunlei.com
    Tel: +86 755 8633 8443
    Website: http://ir.xunlei.com

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  • MIL-OSI: GPTBots Drives Enterprise AI Innovation at WaytoAGI Tokyo Hackathon, Showcasing Real-World Agent Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HONG KONG, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GPTBots.ai, a leading enterprise-grade AI agent building platform, recently sponsored the “WaytoAGI Global AI Conference – Tokyo 2025” hackathon, which took place on June 7-8 at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo. The event attracted over 300 participants from Japan, China, and around the world. During the hackathon, developers utilized GPTBots’ enterprise AI agent framework to create impactful solutions addressing global business challenges, showcasing how AI agents can transform enterprise operations.

    Tokyo Hackathon Spotlight: AI Agents Redefining Enterprise Solutions
    The GPTBots hackathon featured four competition tracks—Enterprise Process Automation, AI-Driven Customer Interaction, Data Analysis & Decision Insights, and Open Innovation—challenging teams to build functional AI agents on the GPTBots platform. Three standout projects demonstrated the versatility of GPTBots’ platform across industries:

    • Campai: A Web3 marketing campaign management platform leveraging GPTBots for real-time sentiment analysis of social media trends. The solution assigns sentiment scores to Web3 projects by analyzing mention frequency and emotional tone, enabling data-driven marketing strategies.
    • AI-Driven Nail Art Design Agent: Addressing the $12 billion global nail industry’s design inefficiency, this agent generates personalized nail art concepts based on user preferences, reducing design time from hours to minutes and enabling salons to offer custom creations at scale.
    • Movie Agent: A modular solution breaking down video production into AI agents—from creative development and script generation to storyboard design—streamlining workflows and cutting production costs by 40% for independent creators.

    Other notable projects included:

    • DC Audit Agent: A Hong Kong-focused legal compliance tool that reviews employment contracts against local labor laws, generating compliance scores and optimization reports.
    • Demand Lens: An analytics agent scraping Fiverr order data to reveal service demand trends, pricing insights, and market opportunities.

    Enterprise-Grade Capabilities Showcase at Hackathon
    At the event, Alen Hu, Senior Innovation Manager at GPTBots.ai, led a practical workshop titled “Mastering GPTBots: Building AI Agents for Enterprise,” providing participants with step-by-step guidance on:

    • Core capabilities of GPTBots’ agent framework, including LLM integration, workflow orchestration, and RAG-based knowledge retrieval.
    • Hands-on development of AI agents for real-world scenarios, from customer service to data analysis.
    • Best practices for deploying scalable, secure enterprise AI solutions, highlighted by case studies of GPTBots’ global deployments.

    Global Collaboration and Technical Depth
    “The Tokyo hackathon exemplified how AI agents bridge technology and tangible business value,” said Jerry Yin, VP of GPTBots.ai. “Enterprises now seek scalable AI solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operations. GPTBots’ platform empowers this through secure, low-code development and enterprise-grade security.”

    The event showcased cross-cultural innovation, with Japanese teams focusing on retail and hospitality applications, while participants from China led in Web3 and DeFi solutions. Developers demonstrated real-world deployments and shared best practices, highlighting the versatility and impact of enterprise AI agents across different industries.

    Advancing Scalable AI Adoption for Enterprises
    As part of the WaytoAGI conference, the hackathon highlighted tangible trends in enterprise AI adoption, with projects directly addressing real-world business needs showcased on the GPTBots platform. The diversity of solutions—from automated compliance and personalized design to advanced analytics and marketing—demonstrated how AI agents are being tailored for industry-specific challenges.

    By enabling rapid prototyping, secure deployment, and seamless integration with existing workflows, GPTBots empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation and unlock new value streams. The event reinforced the growing demand for enterprise-ready AI solutions that are both scalable and adaptable, as businesses worldwide look to harness AI agents to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.

    About GPTBots.ai
    GPTBots.ai is an enterprise AI agent platform that empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Offering end-to-end AI solutions across customer service, knowledge search, data analysis, and lead generation, GPTBots enables enterprises to harness the full potential of AI with ease. With seamless integration into various systems, and support for scalable, secure deployments, GPTBots is dedicated to reducing costs, accelerating growth, and helping businesses thrive in the AI era.

    For more information, visit www.gptbots.ai.

    Media Contact:
    Tanya
    Marketing Director
    marketing@gptbots.ai

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  • MIL-OSI China: China rolls out 10 measures to improve well-being, address public concerns

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

    China recently released 10 new measures to improve people’s well-being and address most pressing concerns of the people, according to a Monday press conference. These measures span social security, public services, medical and educational services, as well as child and elderly care.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s auto market posted double-digit growth in January-May 2025

    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 11 (Xinhua) — China’s auto production and sales volumes showed double-digit growth in the first five months of 2025, indicating robust consumer activity in the world’s second-largest economy.

    The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported on Wednesday that 12.83 million vehicles were produced in the country in January-May 2025, up 12.7 percent year-on-year. Sales volumes, meanwhile, rose 10.9 percent to 12.75 million vehicles.

    The production and sales volumes of new energy vehicles demonstrated impressive growth rates. In five months, 5.7 million of such vehicles were produced and 5.61 million were sold, an increase of 45.2 percent and 44 percent, respectively. -0-

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