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  • MIL-OSI China: China win first athletics gold, Walaza claims 200m gold at Universiade

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

    Long jumper Shu Heng leaped 8.09 meters to claim China’s first track and field gold medal, while South Africa’s teenage sprinting sensation Bayanda Walaza won his second gold in as many days Thursday at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games.

    Shu Heng of China competes during the men’s long jump final at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Bochum, Germany, July 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

    Shu improved on his leading mark of 8.07 meters from the fourth round by two centimeters in his final attempt to win the event, 13cm shy of his 8.22m gold-winning performance at the Asian Athletics Championships in May.

    Japan’s Koki Fujihara finished second with 8.00m, edging Germany’s Luka Herden by four centimeters.

    “Every international competition helps strengthen my confidence. Winning the Asian championship boosted me mentally, and now winning at the University Games further paves the way and reinforces my confidence for bigger stages ahead,” said Shu.

    Another Chinese athlete, Xing Jialiang, the top qualifier in men’s shot put, earned silver with a throw of 20.08m, just 17cm behind South Africa’s Aiden Smith, who took gold. Italy’s Riccardo Ferrara claimed bronze with 17.91m.

    Walaza, 18, a Paris 2024 Olympian, was third fastest out of the blocks and surged past Spain’s Adria Alfonso Medero in the outer lane to win the men’s 200m final from lane seven. Walaza clocked 20.63 seconds to Medero’s 20.70, with South Korea’s Lee Jae-song taking bronze in 20.75.

    Walaza’s time was an improvement on his 20.93 in the heats and 20.76 in the semifinals earlier in the day.

    “It’s wonderful to say that I’m the fastest in all of the universities around the world. It’s a great honor to be here and to win this,” Walaza said after the race.

    “I arrived in Germany with not a lot of training under my belt, but I quickly convinced myself that I am a warrior and a fighter.”

    The reigning world U20 champion also won the men’s 100m on Tuesday in 10.16 seconds, edging Thailand’s Puripol Boonson (10.22), whom he had previously defeated in last year’s junior world final in Peru.

    Italy led the night’s medal haul with three golds from women’s track events.

    In the women’s 200m, Tokyo 2020 Olympian Vittoria Fontana ran a personal best of 22.79 seconds to take gold, bettering her previous mark of 22.97.

    Eloisa Coiro won the women’s 800m in 1:59.84 ahead of Switzerland’s Veronica Vancardo (2:00.08) and Spain’s Garcia Tena (2:00.12).

    Alice Muraro added Italy’s third track gold with a personal best of 54.60 in the women’s 400m hurdles. Michelle Smith of the U.S. Virgin Islands earned silver in 55.65 and Hungary’s Sara Mato took bronze in 55.92.

    Turkish Ozlem Becerek won the women’s discus with a season-best 61.15m. Sweden’s Ana Lindfors took silver at 58.80 and Germany’s Antonia Kinzel secured bronze with 58.43.

    Israel claimed its first athletics medal of the meet as Jonathan Kapitolnik won men’s high jump with a 2.27m clearance. Totsuki Abe delivered Japan’s first athletics gold by winning the men’s 110m hurdles in 13.47 seconds.

    Poland picked up two golds on the night. Filip Ostrowski won the men’s 1,500m in 3:46.10, and the Polish team captured the 4x400m mixed relay title with a season-best 3:15.18.

    In table tennis, China’s Zhao Shang swept past Huang Yu-jie of Chinese Taipei 4-0 to win women’s singles. Vladimir Sidorenko defeated Maksim Grebnev 4-1 in the men’s singles final between individual neutral athletes, concluding the table tennis competitions.

    In men’s basketball, Brazil and the United States advanced to Saturday’s final. Brazil edged host Germany 83-78, while Team USA overcame Lithuania 72-64.

    “When we’re making a bunch of mistakes and we’re down, we all come together and smile and stay positive and keep working hard. I am blessed from God to be in this position I am in,” said U.S. forward Daniel Skillings Jr., who had a game-high 17 points.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Japan outlast Türkiye to reach Women’s VNL semifinals

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

    Japan secured a place in the semifinals of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) after edging past Türkiye 3-2 (25-21, 16-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-9) in a thrilling quarterfinal on Thursday in Lodz, Poland.

    Japan captain Mayu Ishikawa led her team with 19 points, including 17 kills and two aces. Opposite Yukiko Wada and outside hitter Yoshino Sato each added 15 points. For Türkiye, opposite Melissa Vargas posted a match-high 22 points, while outside hitter Yaprak Erkek contributed 17.

    Japan, the 2024 VNL silver medalist, took the opening set 25-21. The Turkish side responded with a dominant second set, powered by Erkek’s nine points, to level the match with a 25-16 win.

    Guided by Turkish head coach Ferhat Akbas, Japan regained control in the third set. Sato’s three well-placed spikes helped secure a 25-20 win and a 2-1 advantage.

    Türkiye fought back again in the fourth set, edging Japan 25-22 to force a decider.

    In the fifth set, Japan jumped out to a 7-4 lead and maintained control. Ishikawa delivered two crucial spikes and followed with an ace to close the set 15-9, booking Japan’s place in the semifinals.

    “We’re very happy to have won such an important match,” said Japanese setter Nanami Seki in a post-match interview with the official tournament website. “We knew it would be tough, so we focused on our side and tried to play our best. Now we have a chance to win a medal, and we will fight for it.”

    Japan will face Brazil in Saturday’s semifinal. The South American powerhouse defeated Germany 3-0 (25-19, 26-24, 25-14) later Thursday. Opposite Rosamaria Montibeller led Brazil with 13 points, while Germany’s Lina Alsmeier scored 11. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: British business leader: China’s innovation-driven growth provides new opportunities for global investors

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

    British business leader: China’s innovation-driven growth provides new opportunities for global investors

    This photo shows electric vertical take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft parking in a charging hangar at Luogang Park in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, July 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

    China is reshaping its growth model around strategic self-reliance, innovation-driven productivity, and systemic capabilities, which present fresh opportunities for foreign investors, said Jack Perry, Chairman of The 48 Group Club in Britain.

    In a recent interview with Xinhua, Perry highlighted China’s economic performance in the first half of 2025. He pointed to robust GDP growth, alongside the rapid expansion of the high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors, the digital economy, and research and development investments. All of which, he said, underscores China’s pivot toward high-quality development.

    “China is not only rebalancing what it produces, but also how and why it produces,” Perry said. “There is a clear emphasis on integrated artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, green energy transformation, industrial sovereignty, and the dual-circulation model designed to weather geopolitical turbulence.”

    Perry praised China’s accelerating pace of innovation, asserting that the country is now a global leader in productivity and technological advancement. “AI is already being deployed at scale, robotics are being commercialized, and digital infrastructure is operational,” he noted. “China is executing a long-term strategy that other economies still only talk about.”

    A robot makes coffee at a booth at the 26th China High-Tech Fair (CHTF) in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

    As CEO of London Export Corporation, Perry noted growing global demand for Chinese innovations. “Companies across the Middle East, Europe, and South America are seeking high-quality, smart technologies from China, not because they are cheaper, but because they are better.”

    China’s vast and evolving consumer market also plays a pivotal role in shaping global product strategies, Perry added. With a growing middle-income population that is digitally integrated, quality-conscious, and values-driven, the Chinese market is driving a shift in how multinational firms design and adapt their products.

    “This is no longer about exporting to China,” he said. “It’s about designing with China.”

    He cited The 48 Group’s recent delegation visit to China’s Shandong, Zhejiang, and Beijing, where British companies were invited to co-develop new platforms with Chinese partners in areas such as smart retail and low-carbon urban logistics.

    Visitors view a car of Xiaomi SU7 series at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

    In a time of rising protectionism and fragmented trade worldwide, Perry commended China’s continued commitment to openness. “While many economies are turning inward and building walls, China is doing the opposite. It is expanding partnerships, deepening trade ties, and strengthening global engagement,” he said.

    He pointed to initiatives such as the Belt and Road development and new trade agreements as evidence of China’s proactive approach.

    According to Perry, multinational corporations remain optimistic about China. “Some of the world’s most forward-looking companies are moving closer to China, not away. They recognize the scale, capability, and innovation ecosystem as essential to their own competitiveness.”

    He identified several sectors that offer significant opportunities for foreign investors, including AI compliance frameworks, energy infrastructure, robotics export services, smart mobility systems, and trusted commodity platforms.

    Jack Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club, delivers a speech during the 2025 “Invest in China” UK Session in London, Britain, April 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Yuchen) 

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  • MIL-OSI China: SCO scholars expect better connectivity for regional development

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

    Participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit pose for photos outside the venue in Zhengzhou, central China’s Henan Province, July 24, 2025. Themed “Upholding the ‘Shanghai Spirit’ to Build a More Beautiful Home,” the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is held here from July 23 to 27. (Xinhua/Wu Jingdan)

    Scholars from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries are upbeat that greater connectivity will enhance cooperation and joint development, as they gathered in central China’s Henan Province to discuss the SCO’s role and sustainable development in a changing world.

    The ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan, from Wednesday to Sunday. Co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and the Henan provincial government, the event has attracted more than 400 representatives from media outlets, think tanks and governments of 26 SCO countries, as well as international and regional organizations.

    Since its establishment in 2001 with a focus on security cooperation, the SCO has expanded from six member states to 10 member states with two observer states and 14 dialogue partners. The participating scholars believe that the SCO can support closer economic and people-to-people ties, creating a new pattern of regional cooperation.

    “The SCO possesses the practical conditions to become a new type of geo-economic entity,” said Sun Zhuangzhi, head of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies under the CASS, at a think tank forum held at the summit on Thursday.

    Sun highlighted that with the accession of Iran and Belarus as member states, the SCO has the potential to develop multiple overland corridors, which can support regional economic prosperity.

    As a key Eurasia hub, the SCO can establish an open and efficient transportation system, significantly contributing to economic development and connectivity across the continent, he added.

    Cholpon Koichumanova, a senior scholar at Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, remarked that the SCO has gained increased influence and respect over the past few years, demonstrating its relevance in global processes.

    “In the context of global transformations and shifting values, economic cooperation between Central Asia and China is especially important,” she said, noting that the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway will play a critical role not just for the countries involved but also for infrastructure development and mutual ties enhancement across Central Asia.

    Economic connectivity has evidently grown within the SCO since its establishment. China’s customs data show that from 2001 to 2020, the share of global trade of SCO member states rose from 5.4 percent to 17.5 percent. In 2024, trade between China and other SCO member states, observers and dialogue partners reached a record 890 billion U.S. dollars.

    Zhang Ting, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation with China’s Ministry of Commerce, said that while the potential for economic cooperation among SCO members continues to be unleashed, there remains a shortage in connectivity regarding infrastructure and digital trade.

    “Such factors have limited deeper regional economic integration and development,” she said.

    She thus suggested strengthening policy research collaboration to build an institutional framework for coordinated regional development based on the sustainable development strategies of member states, and deepening research in key areas such as the digital economy, green development, and industrial chain cooperation.

    Hassan Daud Butt, a senior associate professor at Bahria University in Pakistan, highlighted the importance of regional connectivity and integration in transforming underperforming regions into centers of opportunity.

    Butt regards the SCO as a critical framework for inclusive globalization, where “development is attuned to regional realities while connected to global opportunities,” in a world striving to balance resilience with openness.

    Therefore, he anticipates that the SCO framework will not only promote trade and logistics but, more importantly, empower and connect people, with a focus on quality, sustainability, digital and green connectivity.

    Kin Phea, director general of the International Relations Institute of Cambodia, Royal Academy of Cambodia, recommended leveraging digital technologies to encourage shared knowledge and real-time cooperation. This includes the establishment of a shared digital platform for media and research institutions.

    He also advised inclusive dialogue mechanisms that facilitate the exchange and cooperation among municipal authorities, think tanks, and academic institutions of the SCO countries in specific sectors such as urban innovation and public health.

    According to Sun Zhuangzhi, as the SCO has entered a “relatively mature stage of development,” it should shift from emphasizing the construction of consultation mechanisms to focusing more on action-oriented mechanisms, with measures to build a community with a shared future within the SCO framework.

    Building a community with a shared future under the SCO is a shared aspiration of countries in the region, and also a long-term task, Sun said.

    “Based on broad consensus, member states need to deepen practical cooperation across political, security, economic and cultural fields to gradually turn this vision into reality,” he said. 

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, on the sidelines of his visit to China.
     
    Both sides acknowledged the progress made under the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to further advance cooperation across all three pillars of the ASEAN Community and ASEAN Connectivity, including the deliverables of ASEAN-China cooperation in 2025. SG Dr. Kao welcomed China’s continued support for ASEAN Centrality and regional integration, especially towards the implementation of the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.142 [2025]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Operations No.142 [2025]

    (Open Market Operations Office, July 25, 2025)

    The People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB789.3 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on July 25, 2025.

    Details of the Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Rate

    Bidding Volume

    Winning Bid Volume

    7 days

    1.40%

    RMB789.3 billion

    RMB789.3 billion

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2025年07月25日

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, EU leaders chart course for future cooperation amid global challenges 2025-07-25 10:17:22 As China and the European Union mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has made new propositions on how the two sides can navigate a fast-changing and turbulent world through partnership, cooperation and multilateralism.

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who are in China for the 25th China-EU Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

    BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) — As China and the European Union mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has made new propositions on how the two sides can navigate a fast-changing and turbulent world through partnership, cooperation and multilateralism.

    China-EU relations have come to another critical juncture in their history, Xi said on Thursday, calling on Chinese and European leaders to once again demonstrate vision and leadership, and to provide more stability and certainty for the world through sound, steady China-EU relations.

    The Chinese leader made the remarks when meeting with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, both of whom are in Beijing to attend the 25th China-EU Summit.

    For the future development of China-EU relations, Xi made three proposals: The two sides should uphold mutual respect and consolidate the positioning of China-EU relations as partnership; uphold openness and cooperation and properly manage differences; practice multilateralism and uphold international rules and order.

    On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang co-chaired the summit with Costa and von der Leyen, with both sides pledging to promote cooperation on the economy, trade and investment.

    After the summit, Li and von der Leyen attended the China-EU Business Leaders Symposium, at which some 60 business leaders were present.

    UPHOLDING MUTUAL RESPECT

    Xi said that China and the EU should uphold mutual respect and consolidate the positioning of China-EU relations as partnership.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who are in China for the 25th China-EU Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

    The current challenges facing the EU do not come from China, and there are no fundamental conflicts of interest or geopolitical contradictions between China and the EU, Xi said. The fundamentals and prevailing trend of China-EU relations featuring cooperation over competition and consensus over differences have remained constant.

    China has regarded the EU as an important pole in a multipolar world, and consistently supported European integration and the strategic autonomy of the EU, he said, voicing hope that the EU will respect the path and system chosen by the Chinese people, respect China’s core interests and major concerns, and support its development and prosperity.

    He called on both sides to deepen strategic communication, enhance understanding and mutual trust, and foster a correct perception of each other.

    Echoing the Chinese leaders’ remarks, the EU side affirmed its commitment to deepening EU-China relations, managing differences in a constructive manner, and achieving more positive outcomes in bilateral cooperation that is balanced, reciprocal and mutually beneficial.

    ADHERING TO OPENNESS, COOPERATION

    China and the EU should uphold openness and cooperation, and properly manage differences and frictions, Xi said, adding that history and reality show that interdependency is not a risk, and convergent interests are not a threat.

    He said that “reducing dependency” should not lead to reducing China-EU cooperation, and the bilateral economic and trade relationship, which is by nature complementary and mutually beneficial, can indeed achieve dynamic equilibrium through development.

    China’s high-quality development and opening-up will provide new opportunities and potentials for China-EU cooperation, Xi noted.

    It is hoped that the EU can remain open in trade and investment market, refrain from using restrictive economic and trade tools, and foster a sound business environment for Chinese enterprises investing and operating in the EU, he stressed.

    China welcomes more European businesses to invest and pursue long-term operations in China, Premier Li said, calling on the EU to provide a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese enterprises investing in Europe.

    Li said both sides can forge an “upgraded version” of the China-EU export control dialogue mechanism to ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains between China and Europe.

    The EU side noted that the EU does not seek “decoupling and severing supply chains” and welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Europe.

    Feng Zhongping, director of the Institute of European Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that China-EU cooperation aligns with the fundamental interests of both sides, carries profound global significance, and will provide certainty and stability for the world.

    PRACTICING MULTILATERALISM

    Confronted with the critical choice between war and peace, competition and cooperation, or seclusion and openness, multilateralism and solidarity-based cooperation remain the only viable approach, Xi said.

    He said that China and the EU should practice multilateralism, and uphold international rules and order.

    Xi said China and the EU should jointly uphold the international rules and order established after World War II, advance a more just and equitable global governance system in keeping with the times, and work together to address global challenges such as climate change.

    He said China stands ready to strengthen coordination with the EU to ensure the success of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference in Belem (COP30), and contribute more to global climate response and green transition.

    The EU leaders called on the two sides, faced with a turbulent and uncertain world, to uphold multilateralism, safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, address global challenges such as climate change, facilitate resolutions to regional hotspot issues, and safeguard world peace and stability.

    On the same day, leaders of China and the EU issued a joint statement on climate change, in which they recognized that strengthening China-EU cooperation on the issue will impact the well-being of people on both sides, and is of great and special significance to upholding multilateralism and advancing global climate governance.

    Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at Renmin University of China, said that China-EU relations go beyond mere bilateral ties and are of great importance to safeguarding international law and order, and to upholding the international system with the UN at its core.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Inter-civilizational dialogue among SCO countries highlights mutual trust

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

    TIANJIN, July 24 — The Inter-Civilizational Dialogue among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries 2025 has been held in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, highlighting enhanced mutual understanding and trust.

    Centered on the theme “Promoting the Global Civilization Initiative and Building a Beautiful Common Home of the SCO,” the event on Wednesday drew over 300 delegates from government departments, think tanks, and cultural, artistic, and educational sectors across 10 SCO countries.

    Sohail Khan, deputy secretary-general of the SCO, said that people-to-people exchanges and civil diplomacy are important topics explicitly included in the organization’s founding documents, noting that this dialogue embodies the SCO’s commitment to providing Eurasian nations with a platform for mutual learning and respect.

    Zainidin Kurmanov, vice-rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, said that against a backdrop of global turbulence, the Global Civilization Initiative’s principles — respecting civilizational diversity, championing shared human values, preserving cultural heritage, and strengthening international exchanges — align closely with the “Shanghai Spirit,” and offer wisdom for addressing contemporary challenges through civilizational dialogue and are integral to building a community with a shared future for humanity.

    Dmitry Novikov, first deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs and deputy chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, expects to further practice new-model civilizational dialogue, promoting mutual learning, inspiration, and respect.

    “As the SCO family continues to grow, we need to expand exchange platforms for media, think tanks, cultural circles, and youth communities. This will fully mobilize the enthusiasm and initiative of all sectors in contributing to SCO friendship initiatives, ensuring our bond endures across generations,” said Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group.

    Parallel sessions focused on sustainable development, cultural heritage, and exchanges of diverse visual arts. The event also released a report titled “Building a Community with a Shared Digital Future: China’s Initiative and the Future of SCO,” and an initiative named “SCO Youth in Action: Tianjin Initiative for Upholding the Diversity of Civilizations.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: China Railway Express key link for China-Europe trade

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

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. The China-Europe Railway Express has now surpassed 110,000 trips, becoming a vital golden corridor linking Asia and Europe. The service currently reaches 229 cities across 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian nations. It is without a doubt a key engine of Eurasian trade. CGTN’s Huang Yaohui has more.

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  • MIL-OSI China: President Xi on China-EU relations

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

    Editor’s note: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, calling for openness, cooperation and the proper managing of difference. With the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 25th China-EU summit both taking place this year, China.org.cn presents a selection of President Xi’s key remarks on China-EU relations.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Cambodia, Thailand trade accusations

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

    Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday traded accusations following the escalating situation along the border areas.

    Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday urged the United Nations Security Council to convene an urgent meeting to discuss the matter.

    In a letter to Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, whose country assumed the rotating presidency of the Security Council for July, Hun Manet said that since early Thursday, Thai armed forces have launched attacks on Cambodian positions.

    The attacks violated fundamental principles of international law, he said.

    Hun Manet said Cambodia calls on Thailand to immediately cease all hostilities, withdraw its forces to its side of the border, and refrain from any further provocative actions which could escalate the situation.

    On Thursday, Thailand’s foreign ministry said the Thai government called on Cambodia to take responsibility for the incidents, cease attacks against civilian and military targets, and stop all actions that violate Thailand’s sovereignty.

    Otherwise, said the Thai foreign ministry in a statement, the Thai side is prepared to intensify self-defense measures in accordance with international law and relevant principles.

    The Thai embassy in Cambodia has urged Thai nationals to leave Cambodia.

    The situation escalated following skirmishes which began Thursday morning when Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged fire at a disputed area.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trump visits Fed headquarters, keeps calling for lowering interest rates

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

    U.S. President Donald Trump kept talking about lowering interest rates when visiting the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington on Thursday afternoon.

    Photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows the U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C., the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

    “We have to get interest rates lower … Our country is the hottest in the world right now,” Trump said in response to questions from the media after touring the Federal Reserve building. “People are pretty much unable to buy housing, because the interest rates are too high.”

    “We have no inflation, we have a lot of cash coming in … We should have the lowest interest rate of any country,” he added.

    “We can speak for everybody, frankly, we want to see interest rates come down. Our country is booming, and the interest rate is a final little notch,” Trump said.

    Trump said he had “a very productive talk” about rates with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. “He’ll be able to tell you at his next meeting, but I will say that he did say the country is doing really well,” Trump added.

    “I believe that the chairman is going to do the right thing. I mean it may be a little too late as the expression goes, but I believe he’s going to do the right thing,” he added.

    Local media all see Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve as the Trump administration’s effort to step up pressure on Powell to lower interest rates. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Israel condemns France’s decision to recognize Palestinian state

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

    Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday night condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state.

    The French president wrote on the social media platform X earlier in the night that, “consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine.”

    Macron added that he will make this “solemn announcement” before the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly

    In a statement from his office, Netanyahu said, “Such a move rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became.”

    “A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel, not to live in peace beside it,” he said.

    In a statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said, “A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state, just as the withdrawal from the Gaza Strip twenty years ago led to Hamas taking control of it.”

    Macron’s move follows his earlier declaration in April, saying that France would recognize the Palestinian state during an international conference on Palestine, co-chaired with Saudi Arabia in New York in June. But under pressure from the United States, the international conference has been postponed until the end of July. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Death toll in Thailand rises to 14 in border clashes with Cambodia: Official

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

    Evacuated residents are pictured in Surin Province, Thailand, following Thailand-Cambodia border clash on July 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Fourteen Thai people were killed and 46 others injured in military clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border as of 9:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, the deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Health said.

    Cambodia had not released any information on its casualties as of Thursday evening.

    The situation escalated following skirmishes that began Thursday morning. Each of the two sides blamed the other side for violating international law.

    Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the UN Security Council to convene an urgent meeting to discuss the matter.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Milan agree deal with Flamengo for Emerson Royal

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

    Flamengo has reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign right-back Emerson Royal, according to media reports in Brazil.

    Jude Bellingham (R) of Real Madrid vies with Emerson Royal of AC Milan during the UEFA Champions League football match between Real Madrid and AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

    The 26-year-old will arrive in Rio de Janeiro for a medical on Saturday, having agreed in principle to a deal running until December 2028, local press said on Thursday.

    Flamengo reportedly agreed to pay nine million euros to release the defender, who had three years remaining on his Milan contract.

    Emerson made 26 appearances across all competitions for the Italian Serie A club following his August 2024 move from Tottenham.

    He is set to be the second signing for Flamengo since Brazil’s mid-season transfer window opened on July 10, joining former Spain international midfielder Saul.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Barcelona’s Ter Stegen to undergo back surgery

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

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be out for at least three months after the FC Barcelona goalkeeper announced on Thursday that he will undergo surgery for a back injury.

    FC Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen (3rd L) saves the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 2, 2019. (Xinhua/Joan Gosa)

    The news comes at a difficult time for the German international, who missed nearly all of last season with a torn cruciate knee ligament.

    Barcelona signed Wojciech Szczesny to cover his absence and renewed the Polish goalkeeper’s contract earlier this month. The club has also activated the 25 million euros release clause to bring in Joan Garcia from Espanyol, casting doubt on ter Stegen’s place in the squad as the club looks to trim its wage bill.

    “Today is a personally difficult day for me,” ter Stegen wrote on Instagram, adding that he felt “in very good shape, although unfortunately I am not free from pain.”

    “After intensive discussions with the FC Barcelona medical team and external experts, the quickest and safest way for me to fully recover is through back surgery.”

    This will be the goalkeeper’s second back operation. He noted that he missed 66 days after the first procedure, but that “this time, the doctors believe about three months will be necessary as a precaution, to avoid any risks.”

    The operation means ter Stegen will be sidelined until at least the end of October, making it unlikely that Barcelona will register him in the first-team squad for the first half of the season. It also all but rules out a transfer before the window reopens in January 2026.

    Meanwhile, Barcelona’s planned tour of Asia is in doubt after the squad failed to fly to Japan on Thursday as scheduled, due to unresolved issues with the tour contract. The itinerary includes one match in Japan and two in South Korea.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, EU leaders chart course for future cooperation amid global challenges

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who are in China for the 25th China-EU Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

    As China and the European Union mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has made new propositions on how the two sides can navigate a fast-changing and turbulent world through partnership, cooperation and multilateralism.

    China-EU relations have come to another critical juncture in their history, Xi said on Thursday, calling on Chinese and European leaders to once again demonstrate vision and leadership, and to provide more stability and certainty for the world through sound, steady China-EU relations.

    The Chinese leader made the remarks when meeting with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, both of whom are in Beijing to attend the 25th China-EU Summit.

    For the future development of China-EU relations, Xi made three proposals: The two sides should uphold mutual respect and consolidate the positioning of China-EU relations as partnership; uphold openness and cooperation and properly manage differences; practice multilateralism and uphold international rules and order.

    On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang co-chaired the summit with Costa and von der Leyen, with both sides pledging to promote cooperation on the economy, trade and investment.

    After the summit, Li and von der Leyen attended the China-EU Business Leaders Symposium, at which some 60 business leaders were present.

    UPHOLDING MUTUAL RESPECT

    Xi said that China and the EU should uphold mutual respect and consolidate the positioning of China-EU relations as partnership.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who are in China for the 25th China-EU Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

    The current challenges facing the EU do not come from China, and there are no fundamental conflicts of interest or geopolitical contradictions between China and the EU, Xi said. The fundamentals and prevailing trend of China-EU relations featuring cooperation over competition and consensus over differences have remained constant.

    China has regarded the EU as an important pole in a multipolar world, and consistently supported European integration and the strategic autonomy of the EU, he said, voicing hope that the EU will respect the path and system chosen by the Chinese people, respect China’s core interests and major concerns, and support its development and prosperity.

    He called on both sides to deepen strategic communication, enhance understanding and mutual trust, and foster a correct perception of each other.

    Echoing the Chinese leaders’ remarks, the EU side affirmed its commitment to deepening EU-China relations, managing differences in a constructive manner, and achieving more positive outcomes in bilateral cooperation that is balanced, reciprocal and mutually beneficial.

    ADHERING TO OPENNESS, COOPERATION

    China and the EU should uphold openness and cooperation, and properly manage differences and frictions, Xi said, adding that history and reality show that interdependency is not a risk, and convergent interests are not a threat.

    He said that “reducing dependency” should not lead to reducing China-EU cooperation, and the bilateral economic and trade relationship, which is by nature complementary and mutually beneficial, can indeed achieve dynamic equilibrium through development.

    China’s high-quality development and opening-up will provide new opportunities and potentials for China-EU cooperation, Xi noted.

    It is hoped that the EU can remain open in trade and investment market, refrain from using restrictive economic and trade tools, and foster a sound business environment for Chinese enterprises investing and operating in the EU, he stressed.

    China welcomes more European businesses to invest and pursue long-term operations in China, Premier Li said, calling on the EU to provide a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese enterprises investing in Europe.

    Li said both sides can forge an “upgraded version” of the China-EU export control dialogue mechanism to ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains between China and Europe.

    The EU side noted that the EU does not seek “decoupling and severing supply chains” and welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Europe.

    Feng Zhongping, director of the Institute of European Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that China-EU cooperation aligns with the fundamental interests of both sides, carries profound global significance, and will provide certainty and stability for the world.

    PRACTICING MULTILATERALISM

    Confronted with the critical choice between war and peace, competition and cooperation, or seclusion and openness, multilateralism and solidarity-based cooperation remain the only viable approach, Xi said.

    He said that China and the EU should practice multilateralism, and uphold international rules and order.

    Xi said China and the EU should jointly uphold the international rules and order established after World War II, advance a more just and equitable global governance system in keeping with the times, and work together to address global challenges such as climate change.

    He said China stands ready to strengthen coordination with the EU to ensure the success of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference in Belem (COP30), and contribute more to global climate response and green transition.

    The EU leaders called on the two sides, faced with a turbulent and uncertain world, to uphold multilateralism, safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, address global challenges such as climate change, facilitate resolutions to regional hotspot issues, and safeguard world peace and stability.

    On the same day, leaders of China and the EU issued a joint statement on climate change, in which they recognized that strengthening China-EU cooperation on the issue will impact the well-being of people on both sides, and is of great and special significance to upholding multilateralism and advancing global climate governance.

    Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at Renmin University of China, said that China-EU relations go beyond mere bilateral ties and are of great importance to safeguarding international law and order, and to upholding the international system with the UN at its core.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Belarus estimates volume of recoverable hydrocarbon reserves at 46 million tons

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    MINSK, July 24 /Xinhua/ — Belarus has 46 million tons of recoverable hydrocarbon reserves, of which 56 percent are hard to recover, Deputy Director General for Geology of the Belarusian state company Belorusneft Pyotr Povzhik said on Thursday. The relevant information was published by the online publication sb.by.

    “The volume of hydrocarbon production in our region will only grow every year. In this regard, our task is to increase competencies, knowledge and technological breakthroughs, to acquire and implement the best world practices so that we can continue to improve the quality of development and increase the volume of extraction of hard-to-recover reserves,” noted P. Povzhik.

    In Belarus, in the first half of this year, the increase in the volume of oil produced compared to the 2024 level amounted to more than 4.5 percent. The task for 2025 is to exceed the oil production level of 2 million tons, which Belorusneft reached more than 30 years ago. By 2030, annual oil production is projected to increase to 2.3 million tons.

    The production association “Belorusneft” was established in 1966. The enterprise conducts exploration, prospecting and development of oil fields, drilling wells, producing oil and associated petroleum gas in Belarus, and operates in the oil sector of other countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Key Indicators of China’s Economic Development in the First Half of 2025

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    Key words: China’s economy

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    Key Indicators of China’s Economic Development in the First Half of 2025 On July 15, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China released data showing that China’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the first half of 2025 was 66.0536 trillion yuan.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Makes Important Contribution to Green Development – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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    BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with all parties to comprehensively implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and promote the building of a fair and reasonable global climate governance system for win-win cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Thursday.

    Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular briefing, commenting on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of states with respect to climate change. On July 23, the International Court affirmed that the UNFCCC system is the primary legal instrument guiding international efforts to address the global problem of climate change, and clearly outlined the rights and obligations of countries under international environmental law. Several states said this marked a critical moment in advancing global climate justice.

    “The Chinese side noted that the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice stated that the UNFCCC system is the main legal instrument regulating international efforts to address the global problem of climate change, and also confirmed that the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, the principle of sustainable development and the principle of equity serve as guiding principles for the interpretation and application of relevant international law,” the official representative said.

    Guo Jiakun noted that the conclusion emphasizes the leading role of developed countries in combating climate change and the commitment of states to strengthen international cooperation. According to the Chinese diplomat, the conclusion reflects the long-standing position and approach of developing countries, including China, which has positive implications for maintaining and promoting international climate cooperation.

    China actively participated in the preparation of this advisory opinion, Guo Jiakun emphasized. The diplomat pointed out that, as the largest developing country, China is a staunch supporter and important participant in green development, and is actively and confidently working to realize its goals of achieving peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality.

    “We will achieve the world’s largest reduction in carbon intensity and move from peak emissions to carbon neutrality in the shortest time in world history,” Guo Jiakun said.

    At the same time, China’s high-quality and low-cost clean energy technologies and products greatly reduce the costs of the global green and low-carbon transition, the official noted, adding that China also provides maximum assistance to other developing countries through South-South cooperation channels.

    No matter how the world changes, China will not slow down its actions to combat climate change, will not reduce its support for international cooperation, and will not stop its efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind, Guo Jiakun said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Summer Scenery of Inner Mongolia National Wetland Park

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    Key words: Inner Mongolia

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    Summer Scenery of Inner Mongolia National Wetland Park This photo shows the picturesque summer scenery of Mianduhe National Wetland Park in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinhua signs cooperation agreements with several media organizations at SCO Media and Think Tank Summit

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    ZHENGZHOU, July 24 (Xinhua) — China’s Xinhua News Agency signed cooperation agreements with a number of foreign media organizations on Thursday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, central China’s Henan Province.

    These agreements are aimed at promoting cooperation in such areas as the exchange of news and information, exchanges and mutual visits of employees, and integrated development of mass media.

    Xinhua Director General Fu Hua, together with Deputy Director General of the Turkish news agency Demiroren Media Abdullah Kose, Director General of the Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Mohammed Al Yami and Director General of the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BELTA) Irina Akulovich took part in the ceremony of signing and exchanging copies of cooperation documents.

    During the event, foreign media leaders expressed their willingness to work with Xinhua and other colleagues to give full play to the unique role of news broadcasting and think tank research in strengthening dialogue among civilizations and deepening mutual understanding and trust, so as to contribute to bringing people together and advancing world peace and development.

    A. Kese stated that the signing of the cooperation agreement between the two agencies marks the rise of Turkish-Chinese media cooperation to a new height, opening a new multi-channel window for audiences in Turkey and neighboring countries and regions to better understand China.

    M. Al Yami noted the broad prospects for strengthening cooperation with Chinese media organizations and expressed hope for strengthening cooperation with Xinhua in such areas as exchanging news and information in order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship, and contribute to each other’s development and prosperity.

    I. Akulovich expressed her readiness to further strengthen cooperation with Xinhua, deepen exchanges and jointly contribute to strengthening the voice of the Global South in the international community.

    The SCO Media and Think Tank Summit, jointly organized by Xinhua, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Henan Provincial People’s Government under the leadership of the State Council Information Office, is being held in Zhengzhou from July 23 to 27. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Belarus, the average salary in June amounted to 2717.8 Belarusian rubles — Belstat

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    MINSK, July 24 (Xinhua) — The nominal accrued average wage in Belarus in June 2025 amounted to 2,717.8 Belarusian rubles (1 Belarusian ruble is equal to 0.34 U.S. dollars), the Belarusian National Statistical Committee (Belstat) reported on Thursday.

    The highest average salary was recorded in Minsk — 3,598.2 Belarusian rubles. In the Minsk region, the average salary was 2,767 Belarusian rubles, in the Gomel region — 2,421.2 Belarusian rubles, in the Grodno region — 2,420.6 Belarusian rubles, in the Brest region — 2,390.6 Belarusian rubles, in the Mogilev region — 2,301.6 Belarusian rubles, in the Vitebsk region — 2,289.1 Belarusian rubles.

    By type of economic activity, the highest salaries in Belarus were received by workers in the information and communications sector /5773 Belarusian rubles/, financial and insurance activities /3922.9 Belarusian rubles/ and construction /3405.1 Belarusian rubles/. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Case Opposes Foreign Affairs Funding Measure That Weakens National Security By Slashing Critical Foreign Assistance Efforts

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1)

    (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations bill that would our nation’s foreign affairs programs and agencies by 22%  

    This measure funds (or should fund) U.S. foreign policy efforts, including the Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. contributions to the United Nations and its agencies and more.  

    The bill historically provides for international diplomatic presence and outreach as well as foreign assistance in public health, basic education, educational and cultural exchanges, climate change and more. The bill’s proposed FY 2026 discretionary funding level is $46.2 billion. This is a decrease of $13 billion (22 percent) from the FY 2025 enacted level.  

    “While this measure did fund many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I had to vote against it because on balance it weakens our global leadership when the world most needs our continued full engagement,” said Case.

    Case spoke in Committee in opposition to the measure, saying it would “split our alliances, partnerships and friendships and cast our country as an unreliable partner”, allowing the People’s Republic of China to fill voids left by U.S. disengagement. His remarks are here.

    The bill continues the Trump administration’s gutting of U.S. foreign assistance across a broad array of efforts, including: 

    ·         Codifying the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development. 

    ·         Cutting international humanitarian aid by 42% in activities previously funded under International Disaster Assistance and Migration and Refugee Affairs.  

    ·         Cutting U.S. bilateral economic assistance by 21% in activities previously funded under Development Assistance, Economic Support Fund and other accounts.  

    ·         Creating a $1.7 billion transactional slush fund for the Trump administration called the “America First Opportunity Fund” with no effective congressional oversight.  

    However, Case did welcome support in the bill for various of his requests related to Hawai‘i and the Indo-Pacific, especially $16.7 million for the East-West Center in Honolulu.

    “As we continue to focus on the growing influence of the PRC in the Indo-Pacific, our national security interests must also include diplomatic engagement and assistance to promote peace and diplomacy in the region,” said Case. “Continued funding for our East-West Center and other world-leading institutions in Hawai‘i supports our country’s standing in an area widely seen as the most dynamic and critical on earth.” 

    “For all seven of my years on Appropriations, I have ranked full funding for the Center at the top of my annual requests to my committee because I believe not only in the Center’s invaluable work but in what it represents for Hawaii’s central role in the Asia-Pacific and in the broader benefits that bring high-quality … jobs to our overall economy,” he said.

    “Though we still have a long way to go this appropriations year, I’m grateful that my House colleagues have again favorably considered my request, especially when the President’s budget proposed zero funding for the Center.” 

    Other bill provisions requested by Case include:

    ·         $1.8 billion for the implementation of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, which promotes peace, prosperity and democracy in the region. 

    ·         $175 million for the Pacific Islands region, the same as FY 2025 enacted levels.  

    ·         $3 million for the Advancing Port Enhancement and Customs Security program in the Pacific Islands.  

    ·         Funding for Pacific Islands exchange programs, with a focus on partnering with universities in Pacific locations.  

    ·         Funding for small grants programs to assist local communities across the Pacific Islands.  

    ·         Funding for a Flexible Microfinance Facility for the Pacific Islands, launched by the Development Finance Corporation with the Department of State. 

    ·         Report language supporting funding for free and open media in the Pacific.  

    ·         Funding for trade capacity-building activities in the Pacific Islands. 

    ·         Report language supporting the Peace Corps’ expansion in the Pacific. 

    ·         Funding for a demand-driven initiative to diversify trade opportunities in the Pacific Islands.  

    ·         Language requiring a report on ways to strengthen U.S. trade and investment with the Pacific Islands.  

    ·         Funding for unexploded ordinance removal in the Pacific Islands, including Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.  

    ·         Language requiring a strategy for faith-based engagement for assistance in the Pacific Islands.  

    The bill further includes funding for several foreign policy programs supported by Case, although some at unacceptably low levels. Among them are: 

    ·         $411 million for the Peace Corps, a decrease of $20 million from FY 2025. 

    ·         $411 million for peacekeeping operations, the same as FY 2025. 

    ·         $562.3 million to support international peacekeeping activities, a decrease of $838 million. 

    ·         $701 million for educational and cultural exchange programs, which include the Fulbright programs, a decrease of more than $40 million. 

    ·         $310 million for contributions to international organizations, a decrease of $1.2 billion. 

    ·         $1.5 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, a decrease of $200 million. 

    ·         $915 million for maternal and child health programs. 

    A summary of the bill is available here.  

    This is the ninth of twelve separate bills developed and approved by the Appropriations Committee that would fund the federal government at some $1.6 trillion for FY 2026 commencing October 1st of this year. The bill now moves on to the full House of Representatives for its consideration.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Broader, improved medical coverage for a healthier country

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

    BEIJING, July 24 — During the 2021-2025 period, China’s basic medical insurance has maintained a coverage rate of around 95 percent, with over 1.32 billion people enrolled in 2024, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA).

    Zhang Ke, head of the administration, unveiled the data on Thursday at a press conference highlighting achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).

    Medical assistance schemes cover approximately 80 million people in China each year, helping to ensure that they can benefit from the insurance program, Zhang said.

    According to Li Tao, deputy head of the administration, during the 2021-2025 period, relevant authorities nationwide have spent about 72.3 billion yuan (about 10.1 billion U.S. dollars) to assist people from disadvantaged groups, providing support for 350 million instances of insurance coverage.

    Thanks to this support, over 99 percent of China’s low-income population and those lifted out of poverty in the country’s rural areas are now covered by medical insurance.

    SUPPORTING PARENTHOOD, THE VULNERABLE

    A total of 253 million people were covered by maternity insurance as of June 2025, with cumulative fund expenditures reaching 438.3 billion yuan, Zhang said.

    Maternity insurance benefits have been accessed 96.14 million times since 2021, he added.

    Notably, assisted reproductive services are now covered by medical insurance across 31 provincial-level regions and in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Zhang revealed.

    At the same time, China had expanded its long-term care insurance to cover 190 million people by the end of 2024, according to the NHSA.

    The long-term care insurance fund has raised over 100 billion yuan and paid out more than 85 billion yuan during the 2021-2025 period. Meanwhile, this insurance program has supported over 2 million people unable to care for themselves — reducing the financial burden of care services by more than 50 billion yuan, Li said.

    China now has over 8,800 designated institutions providing long-term care insurance services, with a workforce of 300,000 caregivers — with both these figures marking a more than 50-percent increase since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan period, he noted.

    BETTER DRUGS, FAIRER PRICES

    During the 2021-2025 period, China’s medical insurance spending on innovative drugs has grown significantly with an increase of 40 percent annually. In 2024, meanwhile, related spending reached 3.9 times the amount recorded in 2020, Zhang said.

    Since 2021, China has approved over 100 domestically developed innovative drugs for market entry, while its 14th Five-Year Plan period has witnessed the approval of more than 160 groundbreaking medical devices. Many of these advanced devices incorporate cutting-edge technologies — including deep learning, magnetic levitation and magnetic resonance monitoring.

    While promoting medical innovation and expanding access to advanced treatments, China has also strengthened efforts to ensure drug prices remain fair and sustainable.

    Since 2018, the country has carried out 10 rounds of centralized medicine procurement, covering 435 medicines, said Shi Zihai, deputy head of the NHSA.

    The NHSA has also actively handled cases of irregular drug pricing and urged pharmaceutical companies to rectify their practices. To date, the administration has issued notices to 566 companies — requiring price adjustments for 726 medicines across various specifications.

    In addition, the NHSA has implemented measures to regulate medicine prices, both online and at physical drugstores, Shi said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Barcelona cancel friendly in Japan, citing contract breach

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

    FC Barcelona’s pre-season plans are in ruins after the club was forced to cancel its visit to Japan at short notice due to a contractual problem with the tour organizers.

    The Barca squad was due to fly to Japan on Thursday morning ahead of a game against Vissel Kobe on Sunday, before travelling to South Korea to face Seoul FC and Daegu FC. However, the Japanese leg of the tour has now been cancelled and the South Korean part is in the balance.

    Lamine Yamal (L) of FC Barcelona vies with Manu Sanchez of Deportivo Alaves during the LaLiga football match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves, in Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 2, 2025. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)

    “FC Barcelona announces that it has been forced to suspend its participation in the match scheduled for next Sunday in Japan due to a serious breach of contract by the promoter. However, the Club will consider readjusting the South Korean portion of the summer tour…provided certain conditions are met by the promoter,” explained the club in a statement.

    The cancellation of at least part of the tour is a blow to Barcelona’s economy, with the cash-strapped club due to receive an important injection of around 15 million euros for playing the games, but it is also a sporting blow as Hansi Flick’s side will have to look for new rivals at short notice as Flick looks to prepare for the new La Liga season.

    Barca’s only other pre-season game that is currently scheduled is against Como on August 10, before the new La Liga campaign starts in Mallorca on August 16. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Atletico confirm David Hancko signing from Feyenoord

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

    Atletico Madrid continues its summer recruitment with the signing of Slovakian central defender David Hancko from Dutch side Feyenoord.

    Hancko is Atletico’s sixth signing this summer after the arrivals of Alex Baena, Johnny Cardoso, Marc Pubill, Thiago Almada and Matteo Ruggeri, while the club has also made loan deals for Clement Lenglet and Juan Musso permanent.

    Atletico have closed the deal after Hancko’s proposed move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr collapsed at the last minute.

    His arrival will help Atletico coach Diego Simeone compensate for the departures of veteran defenders Axel Witsel, Cesar Azpilicueta and Reinildo, who has moved to Premier League outfit Sunderland.

    Speaking on Wednesday, Atletico president, Enrique Cerezo told the press that in principle the club had concluded its transfer business for the summer “unless an opportunity” arises.

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  • MIL-OSI China: CHINADA issues guidelines to protect rights of underage athletes

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

    The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) has released its first comprehensive guidelines aimed at safeguarding the rights of underage athletes throughout the anti-doping process, marking a significant step toward a more athlete-centered approach.

    The “Guidelines on Protecting the Rights of Underage Athletes in Anti-Doping Work (Trial),” issued on Thursday, outline a full-chain protection framework covering testing, result management, and privacy protection.

    “This is not just a rule adjustment but a conceptual shift,” said Jiang Tao, associate professor at the China University of Political Science and Law. “The principle of prioritizing athletes’ best interests has now been implemented in detail.”

    A Chinese athlete competes during the women’s 4x100m medley relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 30, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

    The guidelines are based on the World Anti-Doping Code and Chinese regulations, focusing on creating a supportive environment for young athletes during investigations and testing. Measures include “customized conversations” tailored to the athlete’s personality, psychological state, and background, as well as careful attention to the testing environment to prevent psychological stress.

    In line with the International Standard for Education, the guidelines emphasize that a young athlete’s first anti-doping experience should start with education. Testing officers are required to explain rights, obligations, and procedures if the athlete has not received prior anti-doping education, allowing for a “buffer period” during testing.

    To address the heightened stress faced by minors during doping violation cases, the guidelines introduce a “triple protection” system: easing evidentiary requirements, waiving financial penalties for athletes without income, and providing legal aid for hearings. Privacy protection measures also limit mandatory disclosure of personal information in violation cases.

    CHINADA has established a coordinated mechanism involving national and provincial anti-doping bodies as well as frontline personnel. Specialized educators and a team of legal and psychological experts will provide professional support to both athletes and guardians, raising awareness of rights protection.

    “These measures aim to ensure that young athletes can train and compete in a fair, safe, and clean environment,” CHINADA stated, adding that the initiative reflects China’s determination to contribute to the global fight against doping.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xu Huiyan shines at Aquatics Worlds, eyes Olympic future

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

    At just 19 years old, Xu Huiyan has already emerged as one of China’s brightest stars in artistic swimming.

    At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, she delivered a standout performance, earning three gold medals and one silver – including China’s first-ever world title in the women’s solo technical event.

    Ahead of the championships, Xu’s momentum had sparked speculation from World Aquatics about how many golds she might claim in Singapore. The answer, so far, is remarkable.

    Xu Huiyan in action during the women’s solo technical preliminary at the 2025 World Aquatic Championships. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

    Xu has competed in nine events over seven days, including preliminary rounds – a grueling schedule by any standard. Despite the demanding timeline, she continued to contribute to her team while excelling individually.

    She helped China capture two gold medals in team events and also added a silver in the women’s solo free. On Thursday morning, she competed in the team acrobatic preliminaries, helping China secure the top spot heading into the final.

    Reflecting on her solo technical gold, Xu said: “It feels pretty emotional, because something I hoped for but hadn’t dared to think about before is now a reality before me.”

    Still, she sees room to improve. “In the solo free event, there are still things I can improve on, whether it’s in terms of completion or connectivity.”

    Xu said competing in team events actually enhances her solo performances.

    “Doing the team event helped me feel freer, move more freely,” she explained. “The depth of the field in the team event isn’t that much different from the solo event, so doing that did help.”

    However, head coach Zhang Xiaohuan noted that some compromises were made to prioritize team success.

    “In fact, the preparation and training for the solo events were geared toward supporting the team events,” Zhang said. “Sacrifices were made in the solo competitions. Coach Tu Jun and Xu worked very well together, utilizing their spare time for solo training.”

    Even on days with back-to-back finals, Xu delivered high-caliber performances. Zhang praised her leadership and dedication.

    “She takes the initiative on everything – from the music selection to the choreography and artistic impression… she does all of that,” Zhang said. “I’m very glad we’ve found an excellent swimmer to help the Chinese team.”

    Xu’s rise has been rapid. She debuted at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, earning bronze in the solo technical and placing fourth in the solo free. Two months later, she claimed three golds at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Beijing, sweeping both solo events and the team technical.

    Her success continued at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Junior Championships in Peru last August, where she won gold in the solo technical, team free, and team technical events.

    In 2025, her winning streak showed no signs of slowing. She secured individual titles at the World Cup in Canada in May, and then at the Super Final in Xi’an in June, she took home five gold medals from six events.

    “The past year has been a grueling one in training for me. It’s been a lot of growth,” Xu said.

    “I needed to work on my artistic impression – that was something I was lacking last year. My growth is completely linked to my team and my coaches. I get a lot of support from so many people who work behind the scenes.”

    “Competing in more events also means I got more opportunities to test myself,” she added.

    Coach Zhang highlighted the magnitude of her progress.

    “As a young athlete, Xu went from a bronze and a fourth place in Doha to the achievements she’s already had here in Singapore – all within just a year,” Zhang said. “She is only 19 years old and has already achieved a breakthrough here, doing something we’ve never achieved before. She’s already made one of our dreams come true.”

    Looking ahead, Zhang sees even greater potential.

    “As one of China’s top artistic swimmers, Xu can still elevate her performance – particularly in achieving more fluid extensions and refining the delicate precision of her leg movements. She has the potential to be even better.”

    For Xu, there’s still much to strive for. This is only her second World Championships, and she has her sights set on the Olympic Games.

    “I still need to work harder on my path of growth,” she said.

    Xu will compete in her 10th and final event of the competition – the team acrobatic final – on Friday.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chen to face An at badminton China Open quarterfinals

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

    China’s Chen Yufei is set to face South Korea’s world No. 1 An Se-young in the women’s singles quarterfinals at the badminton China Open, after both shuttlers defeated respective rivals on Thursday.

    Tokyo Olympic champion Chen showed resilience, rallying from one game down to beat teammate Gao Fangjie 13-21, 21-5, 21-9.

    “We know each other very well, but a tournament is different from daily training. Whoever performs better on the court will win,” said the 27-year-old Chen.

    Her next opponent An secured a comfortable 21-13, 21-15 win over fellow South Korean Sim Yu-jin in the second round. Chen, who lost to An in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open just six days ago, is eager for revenge.

    “I’ll learn from last week’s defeat and go all out to challenge her,” she added.

    In the men’s singles, home favorite Shi Yuqi advanced with a straight-game victory over Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. Fifth-seeded Li Shifeng of China also progressed, defeating Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong, China 21-17, 21-9.

    Meanwhile, a major upset unfolded as Indonesia’s fourth seed Jonatan Christie was edged out by unseeded French shuttler Christo Popov in a three-game battle, 21-12, 13-21, 21-16.

    In the women’s doubles, top-seeded Chinese duo Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning cruised into the quarterfinals with a dominant 21-9, 21-13 win over American players Lauren Lam and Allison Lee.

    China also shone in the mixed doubles, as Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping, Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin and Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui all claimed victories to reach last eight.

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