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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Creates 300-Kilometer Fully Connected Quantum Secure Direct Communication Network

    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 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientists have achieved a new milestone in the development of quantum communication by successfully building a 300-kilometer-long fully connected quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) network, which is practically applicable to long-distance communication use.

    A major breakthrough by a research team from Shanghai Jiaotong University has preserved the accuracy of a quantum state by more than 85 percent after transmitting data between four users over a distance of 300 km, Science and Technology Daily reported.

    Published in the journal Science Bulletin, the latest research aims to overcome two key limiting factors for quantum networking – data transmission range and throughput.

    The team developed an innovative dual-pumped structure with high anti-jamming capability to successfully realize QSDC over a distance of more than 300 km, while the photon pair transmission frequency was stabilized at 300 to 400 Hz, which theoretically allows for data transmission rates of several bits per second.

    The result follows a team of researchers from Beijing in February this year reporting a world record in testing quantum direct communication over standard optical fibre, achieving continuous and uninterrupted data transmission over a distance of 104.8 km.

    Quantum direct communication was previously proposed by researchers at Tsinghua University. It enables secure communication by using quantum states and has advantages such as detecting and preventing eavesdropping, compatibility with existing networks, simplified management processes, and covert data transmission.

    QSDC systems are expected to be widely used in finance and other areas with extremely high information security requirements. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Afghan interim government leader condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

    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

    KABUL, June 4 (Xinhua) — Supreme Leader of the Afghan Interim Government Haibatullah Akhundzada has condemned Israel’s ongoing military operation in the Palestinian city of Gaza as a crime against humanity.

    “The Zionist attacks and acts of oppression against women, children and Muslims in Gaza and other parts of Palestine continue unabated. These acts constitute grave crimes against humanity and a grave injustice,” he said.

    In his message, congratulating on the most important Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha /Kurban Bayram/, celebrated on June 7 in Afghanistan, he also called for an immediate end to the brutal reprisals in Gaza.

    Haibatullah Akhundzada also called on businessmen to contribute to the reconstruction process of Afghanistan, saying: “Our traders and industrialists should intensify their efforts for the development and prosperity of our country so that our nation becomes self-sufficient and does not depend on anyone.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: US tariffs add uncertainty for EU and Balkans – analyst

    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

    SARAJEVO, June 4 (Xinhua) — The U.S. proposal to impose tariffs on EU goods signals a broader shift in its policies and could cause significant damage to transatlantic economic ties, Adnan Huskic, an analyst and associate professor at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, told Xinhua in a recent interview.

    “This move reflects a simplistic approach to global trade and deep-rooted mistrust of Europe,” he said. “Such measures go beyond economics and demonstrate the continued abdication of the United States’ role in ensuring security on the European continent.”

    Although Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a member of the European Union, Huskic noted, it remains closely linked to EU countries, especially Germany, its main export market. “Any economic downturn in Germany or the EU will have serious side effects for Bosnia and the entire Western Balkans,” he said.

    A. Huskic also expressed concern about the fragmented response of the region to global changes. “The countries of the Western Balkans often act independently of each other and do not maintain strategic cooperation. Such fragmentation makes them vulnerable to global shocks, and ultimately they have to adapt to the dynamics created by the main players in this arena.”

    The change in the US approach to global interaction has created uncertainty among its partners, said A. Huskic, adding that the new reality is the United States, characterized by an inconsistent and unpredictable policy.

    “The rest of the world must stand firm in defense of free trade,” he added.

    The expert also pointed to Europe’s lag in emerging technologies and the need for reform. According to him, the EU is currently lagging behind in artificial intelligence and other innovative areas, and its economic model is in dire need of change.

    The EU must quickly reform and seek global partners with similar goals to become more autonomous and innovative, added A. Huskic. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Closure of Xin’an River grand bridge finished in Jiande, China’s Zhejiang

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

    Closure of Xin’an River grand bridge finished in Jiande, China’s Zhejiang

    Updated: June 4, 2025 21:45 Xinhua
    An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows the Xin’an River grand bridge in Jiande, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 4, 2025. As part of the Jinhua-Jiande High Speed Railway in Zhejiang, the Xin’an River grand bridge finished its closure on Wednesday. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows the Xin’an River grand bridge in Jiande, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows the Xin’an River grand bridge in Jiande, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows the construction site of the closure of the Xin’an River grand bridge in Jiande, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows the construction site of the closure of the Xin’an River grand bridge in Jiande, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Ecological compensation mechanism for Yangtze, Yellow rivers slated for 2027 completion

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

    Ecological compensation mechanism for Yangtze, Yellow rivers slated for 2027 completion

    BEIJING, June 4 — China is set to establish a unified cross-basin ecological compensation mechanism for the mainstreams of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers by 2027, as part of its broader efforts to improve water environment management, the Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday.

    According to a plan jointly issued by the ministry and four other government departments, the mechanism will expand to cover the mainstreams and major tributaries of key river basins, including the Yangtze and Yellow rivers, by 2035.

    The system will feature diversified compensation measures, flexible approaches, refined standards and a mature operational framework.

    China’s central fiscal authorities will play a coordinating and guiding role in implementing this mechanism — ensuring that compensation indicators and funding scales align with the water ecological conservation situation while remaining fiscally sustainable for local governments.

    China first introduced plans for Yangtze and Yellow river compensation mechanisms in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Since then, the country has made significant progress in terms of ecological conservation and restoration of these rivers.

    For example, the Yangtze River basin has seen a recovery in aquatic biodiversity following the imposition of a 10-year fishing ban in 2020. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 344 native fish species were recorded in the river from 2021 to 2024 — an increase of 36 species compared to the 2017-2020 period before the ban took effect.

    Meanwhile, the Yellow River, China’s second-longest waterway, has also experienced steady ecological improvements, including enhanced water security and environmental quality.

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  • MIL-OSI: GDS to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 26, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHANGHAI, China, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GDS Holdings Limited (“GDS Holdings”, “GDS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698), a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, today announced that it will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”) at Beijing Meeting Room, F5, Building C, Sunland International, No. 999 Zhouhai Road, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R.C. at 4:00 p.m. (China Standard Time) on June 26, 2025 (which is 4:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on June 26, 2025).

    Holders of the Company’s ordinary shares and Series A convertible preferred shares listed in the register of members of the Company at the close of business on June 4, 2025 (China Standard Time) are entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the AGM or at any adjournment that may take place. Beneficial owners of the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying Class A ordinary shares must act through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), the depositary of the Company’s ADS program. Holders of ADSs at the close of business on June 4, 2025, New York time will be able to instruct JPMorgan as to how to vote the Class A ordinary shares represented by such ADSs.

    Copies of the Notice of the AGM, which sets forth the resolutions to be proposed and for which adoption from shareholders is sought, the Proxy Statement and the Proxy Card are available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.gds-services.com, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and HKEX’s website at http://www.hkexnews.hk.

    GDS has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company’s Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company’s website at investors.gds-services.com, as well as on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    GDS has also published its annual report for Hong Kong purposes pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”), which can be accessed on the Company’s website at investors.gds-services.com as well as the HKEX’s website at http://www.hkexnews.hk.

    About GDS Holdings Limited

    GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698) is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China. The Company’s facilities are strategically located in and around primary economic hubs where demand for high-performance data center services is concentrated. The Company’s data centers have large net floor area, high power capacity, density and efficiency, and multiple redundancies across all critical systems. GDS is carrier and cloud-neutral, which enables its customers to access the major telecommunications networks, as well as the largest PRC and global public clouds, which are hosted in many of its facilities. The Company offers co-location and a suite of value-added services, including managed hybrid cloud services through direct private connection to leading public clouds, managed network services, and, where required, the resale of public cloud services. The Company has a 24-year track record of service delivery, successfully fulfilling the requirements of some of the largest and most demanding customers for outsourced data center services in China. The Company’s customer base consists predominantly of hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, IT service providers, and large domestic private sector and multinational corporations. The Company also holds a non-controlling 35.6% equity interest in DayOne Data Centers Limited which develops and operates data centers in International markets.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    GDS Holdings Limited
    Laura Chen
    Phone: +86 (21) 2029-2203
    Email: ir@gds-services.com

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Ross Warner
    Phone: +86 (10) 6508-0677
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1 (212) 481-2050
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    GDS Holdings Limited

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Presiding Officer must speak up for human rights and democracy

    Source: Scottish Greens

    04 Jun 2025 External Affairs

    The Presiding Officer’s meeting with the Consul General takes place on the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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    The Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament must raise vital issues of democracy and human rights with the Chinese consul general at a meeting on Wednesday, Scottish Greens Co-Leader Patrick Harvie MSP has made clear in a letter to the Presiding Officer. 

    The meeting between the Presiding Officer and the Consul General takes place on the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, where hundreds of protesters were murdered, and thousands injured or arrested by the Chinese military.

    The Scottish Parliament has a history of supporting democracy and human rights around the world and in China.

    In the letter to the Presiding Officer Mr Harvie said:

    “Holding such meetings is of course consistent with your role, under standing order 3.1(d), to represent the Parliament in discussions and exchanges with external bodies including overseas governments. From time to time this will involve meetings with non-democratic regimes including those with extremely troubling human rights records. 

    “Where such meetings are required, I would trust that the human rights issues are always addressed directly in discussions. This is not only important in relation to inter-governmental meetings; as a democratic body it is important that the Parliament itself speaks up for democratic values, especially when meeting with regimes which suppress pro-democracy movements.

    “Additionally, in this particular instance I am sure you will also be aware that today is the anniversary of the anti-democratic violence generally known as the Tiananmen Square massacre. I was extremely surprised that this particular meeting should have been timed to coincide with the anniversary of such a violent assault against pro-democracy campaigners.”

    Mr Harvie added:

    “I am asking for your assurance that you have made clear, or that you will make clear, to the Consul General the Scottish Parliament’s commitment to human rights and democracy, and the international community’s longstanding call for a re-evaluation of the Chinese Government’s position on the use of excessive and lethal force against legitimate protest on June 4th 1989, including justice for the perpetrators and reparations for the victims.”

    Text of letter to Presiding Officer from Patrick Harvie MSP

    Dear Presiding Officer,

    I note the following entry in the regular list of IRO supported inward visits:
    Wednesday 4 June: Consul General of China, meeting with Presiding Officer

    Holding such meetings is of course consistent with your role, under standing order 3.1(d), to represent the Parliament in discussions and exchanges with external bodies including overseas governments. From time to time this will involve meetings with non-democratic regimes including those with extremely troubling human rights records. Where such meetings are required, I would trust that the human rights issues are always addressed directly in discussions. This is not only important in relation to inter-governmental meetings; as a democratic body it is important that the Parliament itself speaks up for democratic values, especially when meeting with regimes which suppress pro-democracy movements.

    Additionally, in this particular instance I am sure you will also be aware that today is the anniversary of the anti-democratic violence generally known as the Tiananmen Square massacre. I was extremely surprised that this particular meeting should have been timed to coincide with the anniversary of such a violent assault against pro-democracy campaigners.

    At this point I do not know whether the meeting has already taken place or is due later today. In either case, I am asking for your assurance that you have made clear, or that you will make clear, to the Consul General the Scottish Parliament’s commitment to human rights and democracy, and the international community’s longstanding call for a re-evaluation of the Chinese Government’s position on the use of excessive and lethal force against legitimate protest on June 4th 1989, including justice for the perpetrators and reparations for the victims.

    Kind regards,
    Patrick Harvie
     

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  • MIL-OSI: S44 Energy Launches TopazEV to Democratize Access to EV Charging Software

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MAHWAH, N.J., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — S44 Energy, the EV charging software company, today announced TopazEV — the industry’s first Open-as-a-Service (OaaS) charge station management software (CSMS). TopazEV gives charge point operators (CPOs), fleets, retailers and utility companies the flexibility to launch, operate and scale EV charging networks without vendor lock-in, per-session fees or protocol limitations.

    With federal subsidies in flux and mounting pressure to build reliable, scalable infrastructure, TopazEV arrives at a critical moment. Despite more than 250,000 public fast chargers in the U.S., EV adoption still lags behind China and Europe. A main driver is that nearly half of Americans fear being stranded due to charger availability — a concern validated by data showing that one in five charging attempts fail, often due to software issues.

    “Whether you’re standing up a pilot site or running a nationwide network, TopazEV delivers the control of open architecture with the simplicity of a managed platform,” said Olga Haygood, CEO of S44 Energy. “You get the flexibility to scale and the freedom to integrate at a price that grows with you, not against you.”

    TopazEV is a modern CSMS that was built for today’s CPOs, fleets and utilities. It gives operators complete control of their networks, with a real-time dashboard for charger status, network statistics and session tracking. TopazEV supports open protocols like OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.0.1, OCPI 2.2.1 and ISO 15118, making it easy to onboard legacy hardware while providing standard features like Plug & Charge and roaming and preparing for next-gen features like hardware monitoring and V2G integration. It’s ready to integrate seamlessly with billing systems, CRMs and analytics tools of your choice via REST APIs, GraphQL and Webhooks.

    What Sets TopazEV Apart

    • Protocol-ready for any stage — Full support for both legacy and modern charging standards, enabling true network interoperability and future-proofing.
    • Built for operators, not just engineers — A clean, intuitive UI designed for daily operations, including live status, fault alerts, charging statistics and asset provisioning.
    • API-first and integration-friendly — Integrations with 3rd party tools made simple. Implement on your own or with our help: either way, the IP is yours, so operators can build the tech stack that fits their needs.

    TopazEV is available in two models

    • Open-as-a-Service (OaaS): Subscription-based, hosted by S44 Energy, or on the platform of your choice for a setup fee. Ideal for fast pilots and growing networks.
    • Business Source License (BSL): A one-time license that gives enterprises full ownership of the codebase for independent implementation.

    Both models offer full control, transparency and the ability to scale without compromise.

    To learn more about TopazEV, visit topazev.com.

    About S44 Energy
    S44 Energy is a software company dedicated to advancing e-mobility through scalable, open EV charging solutions for charge point operators, fleets and infrastructure providers. For more than a decade, S44 Energy has created EV charging software that powers automotive OEMs and top EV network operators. With a commitment to open standards, innovation and sustainability, S44 Energy empowers the transition to electric mobility through its open-source projects and flagship product, TopazEV.

    To learn more, visit topazev.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.

    Media Contact
    Liesse Jayalath
    Look Left Marketing
    s44@lookleftmarketing.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8b5575ee-be70-46fd-ad99-c4d815bcfdfb

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  • MIL-OSI: Innovations in Imaging, such as AI-Enhanced Retinal & Fundus Camera Systems are Booming Along with Revenue Opportunities

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The Retinal and Fundis Camera market has shown growth in the recent years and is expected to continue for years to come. Fundus cameras are sophisticated instruments utilized in ophthalmology for capturing detailed images of the retina. They employ a specialized optical design akin to an indirect ophthalmoscope, with the angle of view being a key parameter defining their functionality… Fundus photography enables physicians to meticulously examine retinal changes over time, facilitating collaboration among colleagues and enhancing patient care. A recent report from Precedence Research said: “The fundus cameras market experiences growth driven by the evolving landscape of imaging technologies, particularly in diagnosing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Traditionally, fundus photography with film-based cameras, preferably through pharmacologically dilated pupils, has been pivotal in documenting AMD severity. The emergence of high-resolution digital cameras presents new opportunities in the market. Comparisons among different imaging systems, including nonstereoscopic color retinal images taken with digital cameras through dark-adapted and dilated pupils, as well as stereoscopic images captured with standard film cameras, highlight the expanding applications of fundus cameras. Such comparisons underscore the need for versatile imaging solutions to accommodate diverse clinical scenarios, thus fueling the growth in the fundus cameras market.” Active healthcare/tech companies active in the markets include: Avant Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: AVAI), Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OTLK), Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN), Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE: BLCO), Biomea Fusion, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMEA).

    Precedence Research continued: “The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into fundus cameras presents a significant opportunity for market growth. AI algorithms demonstrate high accuracy in detecting diseases like diabetic retinopathy (DR), offering improved diagnostic capabilities. Furthermore, machine learning algorithms utilizing preoperative fundus photography alongside other data parameters have shown promise in identifying at-risk eyes for postoperative complications after refractive surgery. Deep learning algorithms applied to fundus photographs have been successful in predicting cerebral white matter hyperintensity in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and detecting DR with remarkable precision. Studies exploring AI’s role in correlating fundus photos, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and external eye photography with systemic diseases exhibit promising results. Particularly, AI-driven screening for DR holds significant potential. These advancements highlight the prospective role of AI-integrated fundus imaging in screening, diagnosing, and managing various retinal diseases, thus creating substantial opportunities for growth in the fundus cameras market.” The report added: “The global fundus cameras market size accounted for USD $676.46 Million in 2025 and is forecasted to hit around USD $943.12 Million by 2034, representing a CAGR of 3.80% from 2025 to 2034.”

    Avant Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AVAI) and Partner, Ainnova, Finalizing Automated Retinal Camera Prototype Ahead of Full-Scale Development – Avant Technologies, Inc. (“Avant” or the “Company”) and its JV partner, Ainnova Tech, Inc., (Ainnova), a leading healthcare technology company focused on revolutionizing early disease detection using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the Company is in the final stages of prototyping its proprietary automated retinal camera. Ainnova’s new device will offer users a low cost, easier to use camera that captures images automatically and then uploads those images to the Company’s Vision AI software platform, which then produces a “risk report” in mere seconds.

    Vinicio Vargas, Chief Executive Officer at Ainnova and member of the Board of Directors of the joint venture company, Ai-nova Acquisition Corp., said, “The cost of a fundus camera has always been a barrier to entry into in this market, so our low-cost camera, which is a fraction of the cost of currently available cameras on the market, should allow us to not only enter the market, but to capture a large share of the market.

    “Another significant advantage will be that our camera will be seamlessly packaged together with our Vision AI platform, allowing us to refer more patients in less time and accurately to medical specialists. Also, one of our objectives is to integrate other technologies to this preventive screening, expanding the scope from only diabetic patients to patients who have other risk factors and want to prevent other diseases from a more complete approach.”

    Vision AI is a powerful cutting-edge, AI-driven platform that can quickly and accurately detect the early markers of a host of diseases by applying AI models to examine imaging data from the eye to expedite earlier detection and allow patients to better manage their disease. The diseases that Vision AI can detect, include diabetic retinopathy, other retinopathies, such as glaucoma, macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and other anomalies, as well as other diseases that do not require retinal images, and instead, use other datapoints that Ainnova has integrated into the software like the detection of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, liver fibrosis, and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

    Currently, Ainnova’s Vision AI software works well with any fundus camera on the market; however, Ainnova and Avant are aiming for exclusivity by developing a lower-cost, easier to use camera.

    Ai-nova Acquisition Corp. (AAC), the company formed by the partnership between Avant and Ainnova, will develop the retinal cameras as part of the joint venture and licensing deal to facilitate the development of Ainnova’s technology portfolio. AAC owns the global licensing rights to develop, maintain, and market Ainnova’s technology portfolio. CONTINUED… Read this and more news for Avant Technologies at:   https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-avai/

    In other developments and happenings in the biotech market recently include:

    Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company focused on enhancing the standard of care for bevacizumab for the treatment of retina diseases, recently announced that LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) is now commercially available in Germany and the UK for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) is the first and only authorized ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for use in treating wet AMD in adults in the European Union and UK.

    “We are excited to have launched LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for patients with wet AMD in Germany and the UK. I would like to extend sincere gratitude to the Outlook team and our partners for their commitment and dedication that helped to get us to this major milestone. Going forward, we remain laser focused on ensuring success in Germany and the UK as well as preparing for additional launches across the region later this year and throughout 2026,” commented Jedd Comiskey, Senior Vice President, Head of Europe at Outlook Therapeutics.

    Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN), an ophthalmic technology company developing the proprietary Optejet® topical ophthalmic medication dispensing platform, recently provided updates on its potential merger with Betaliq and the ongoing development of its novel Optejet user filled device (UFD), and reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    Negotiations continue towards a binding merger agreement with Betaliq, a clinical-stage private pharmaceutical company focused on glaucoma with access to Eyesol®, a non-aqueous technology that may address many of the needs of these patients. We have agreed to extend the binding exclusivity period set forth in the Letter of Intent until June 7, 2025, to allow more time to complete and execute the anticipated merger agreement.

    Progress in the development of the Optejet user-filled device (UFD) continues and remains on track to file for U.S. regulatory approval in September of this year. An approval would provide for potential multiple commercial opportunities either directly with consumers or through eye care practitioner offices as well as potential and existing license partners, including Arctic Vision in China and Korea.

    Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, recently announced the U.S. launch of LUMIFY Preservative Free redness reliever eye drops, the first and only preservative-free over-the-counter eye drops with low-dose brimonidine tartrate 0.025% that relieve redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations.

    “Consumers often say how amazed they are at the difference our original LUMIFY makes to their eyes, with over 50,000 five-star reviews as proof,” said John Ferris, president, Consumer, Bausch + Lomb. “LUMIFY Preservative Free brings that same fast-acting formula to those with sensitive eyes — delivering a visibly brighter, whiter look in just 60 seconds.”

    Biomea Fusion, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMEA), recently announced that preliminary clinical data from the Phase I COVALENT-103 trial of BMF-500 in adults with acute leukemia (AL) were selected for a poster presentation at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2025 Congress, taking place June 12–15 in Milan, Italy.

    The presentation will highlight emerging safety, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), and clinical activity of BMF-500, a covalent FLT3 inhibitor, in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) AL, including those with FLT3 mutations (FLT3m) who have previously received FLT3 inhibitors such as gilteritinib (gilt).

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EUROPE/ITALY – Chinese Catholic community from across Italy celebrate the Day of Prayer for the Church in China in the Diocese of San Miniato

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Santa Croce sull’Arno (Agenzia Fides) – A procession of hundreds of Chinese and Italian Catholics marched through the streets of Santa Croce sull’Arno, a town in the Italian province of Pisa, on Sunday, May 25, before participating in a joint Eucharistic celebration in the local parish church. The occasion was the celebrations held by the Tuscan town for the 16th World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.In his 2007 letter to Chinese Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI suggested that May 24, “the day dedicated to the liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians – venerated “with great devotion at the Marian Shrine of Sheshan in Shanghai” – could become “an occasion for the Catholics of the whole world to be united in prayer with the Church in China”.The reigning Pontiff at the time established this date as the “Day of Prayer for the Church in China”, to be celebrated in all Catholic communities worldwide. This year, Chinese Catholics living in Italy gathered at Santa Croce sull’Arno to celebrate the Day of Prayer together. They received a warm welcome from the Diocese of San Miniato and the local administration of the Tuscan municipality, which provided two elementary schools to accommodate the guests from Turin, Milan, Naples, Macerata, Padua, Rome, and Prato on May 24 and 25. With the support of the Bishop of San Miniato, Giovanni Paccosi, and the parish priest of Santa Croce, Don Donato Agostinelli, the Chinese priest Giovanni Yang Xiaogu, who serves as chaplain to the local Chinese parish, together with all the parishioners ensured that the Chinese guests, who had traveled from all over Italy, felt at home. “It is an important and beautiful thing that Chinese Catholics gather once a year to pray for their country and the spread of the faith in China’s great history,” Bishop Giovanni Paccosi told the local television station “Tele San Domenico.”“Without a doubt,” the bishop added, “our faith leads us to the dimension of the world, and the ‘division of languages of Babel’ regains its unity in Christ.””For Santa Croce sull’Arno,” Mayor Roberto Giannoni told the same local television station, “it was an honor to welcome the Chinese Catholic community in Italy for this day of prayer. It was truly beautiful for us to have them all here and to spend these two days with them, because it is a sign of fraternity and communion. A sign that Santa Croce is always open to any event that can bring awareness and peace to the world.” The spirit of fraternal communion characterized the moments spent together, from setting up the tents for accommodation to the Eucharist, from shared meals to cultural events. The packed program included moments of prayer and shared devotion, such as the procession and the recitation of the Rosary. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides, 4/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinjiang to Complete Smart Checkpoint System by 2035

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

    URUMQI, June 4 (Xinhua) — The Commerce Department of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and eight other regional departments on Thursday jointly released a plan for the implementation of the smart checkpoint project, which aims to comprehensively promote the modernization of checkpoints.

    The plan is divided into three stages: by 2025, the Horgos, Alashankou and Urumqi air ports will basically be modernized and intelligent; by 2030, they will reach the national advanced level in terms of informatization; and by 2035, a system of intelligent ports that adapts to the requirements of China’s modernization and maintains high-level opening up to the outside world will be fully built.

    The plan also includes measures such as improving convenience for foreign trade enterprises, establishing a platform for operating freight trains on China-Europe international freight routes, promoting the connectivity of Xinjiang’s checkpoints with neighboring Central Asian countries, and formulating standards for the construction of smart checkpoints.

    Wu Songli, deputy director of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Portal Administration Office, noted that Xinjiang is located in the core area of the Belt and Road. In the future, it will be necessary to further strengthen the joint use of portal facilities, equipment and data, and comprehensively increase their throughput capacity, thereby contributing to promoting overall opening-up to the outside world and promoting high-quality socio-economic development in Xinjiang. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting better relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, says MFA

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

    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — China welcomes the recent upgrade of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan from the charge d’affaires level to the ambassador level, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

    The Chinese diplomat made the statement at a regular departmental press conference, adding that China is ready to continue to play a constructive role in promoting the improvement and development of relations between the two countries.

    Noting that this step will contribute to strengthening mutual trust and cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan and jointly maintaining peace and stability in the region, Lin Jian pointed out that this is also an important and positive measure for Pakistan and Afghanistan in implementing the results of the informal meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held in May this year.

    China is ready to work with regional countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, to protect regional peace, stability and development, and strive to build a community of shared destiny among neighboring countries, he concluded. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Comments on Lee Jae-myung’s Election as President of the Republic of Korea

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    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday commented on the election of Lee Jae-myung as the new president of the Republic of Korea (ROK).

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has already congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea, Lin Jian said at a regular departmental press conference, answering a relevant question.

    Noting that China and the ROK are important close neighbors and cooperation partners, Lin Jian stressed that China attaches great importance to developing relations with the ROK.

    The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman added that China is willing to cooperate with the ROK to remain true to the original goal of establishing diplomatic relations, firmly follow the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, and adhere to the goal of achieving mutual benefit and win-win results.

    China is ready to work together with the Republic of Korea to promote the progressive development of bilateral relations of strategic cooperation and partnership for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries, the Chinese diplomat concluded. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchanges will be held in Chengdu on June 10-12

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

    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — The second Belt and Road Conference on Scientific and Technological Exchanges will be held from June 10 to 12 in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, the State Council Information Office announced at a press briefing.

    According to Vice Minister of Science and Technology Chen Jiachang, the upcoming conference will be held under the theme of “Building an Innovative Silk Road for Common Development: Working Together to Build a Belt and Road Science and Technology Community.”

    According to the vice minister, holding high the banner of a community with a shared future for mankind, the conference aims to adhere to the principles of joint consultation, joint construction and shared benefits, strengthen exchanges, achieve consensus and deepen cooperation, so as to provide solid scientific and technological support for the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road.

    The conference will feature 38 events in five categories, including key events, theme events, special events, roundtables, and technology matchmaking sessions. The main topics for discussion will be academic exchanges, industrial innovation, international science mega-projects, artificial intelligence, and the alignment of science and technology strategies and plans under the Belt and Road Initiative.

    The conference is co-organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the All-China Society for Science and Technology, the People’s Government of Sichuan Province and the Chongqing City Government. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lee Jae-myung sworn in as new president of Republic of Korea

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

    SEOUL, June 4 (Xinhua) — Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as the new president of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday after formally starting his five-year term earlier in the day.

    The country’s 21st president took the oath of office in the National Assembly /parliament/ building, declaring in a televised inauguration speech that he would serve all people, regardless of who they supported in the presidential election.

    Lee Jae-myung, the candidate of the country’s leading liberal Toburo Democratic Party, won 49.42 percent of the vote, defeating his main rival Kim Moon-soo, the candidate of the conservative Civil Power Party, by a wide margin of 8.27 percentage points.

    He stressed that Kazakhstan is at a turning point of great transformations in the face of challenges such as competition for artificial intelligence, climate change and the expansion of protectionist measures.

    Lee Jae-myung pledged to start with efforts to improve people’s living standards and revive the ailing economy, saying his government would create new engines of growth.

    The Liberal leader said his administration would seek balanced regional development across the country to ensure sustainable growth while actively supporting the cultural industry.

    He vowed to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and cooperation with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), protecting people from various accidents such as riots and plane crashes.

    The president took office without a transition period after winning snap elections triggered by the removal of his predecessor from office due to the imposition of martial law in December last year.

    The inauguration ceremony was attended by the heads of parliament, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court and the Electoral Supervisory Board, as well as legislators and cabinet members.

    Before the event, Lee Jae-myung paid tribute to the fallen at the Seoul National Cemetery, where national heroes who gave their lives for the country are buried. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 14 militants killed in Pakistan

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    ISLAMABAD, June 4 (Xinhua) — Pakistani security forces have killed 14 militants in an intelligence-driven operation in North Waziristan Agency of northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.

    Security forces reportedly carried out the operation on Monday and Tuesday in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan Agency.

    According to ISPR, the operation was launched following intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area, allegedly linked to a foreign-backed group.

    “During the operation, the troops effectively destroyed the hideout of the militants. After intense gunfight, 14 terrorists were killed,” the ISPR added.

    Following the clash, clearing operations were launched to eliminate any remaining militants in the area and ensure the security of the area. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Regional office of the International Union for Conservation of Nature opened in Uzbekistan

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    Tashkent, June 4 /Xinhua/ — A regional office of the International Union for Conservation of Nature has opened in Uzbekistan, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported on Wednesday.

    “Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov held a meeting with Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature /IUCN/ Gretel Aguilar,” the statement said.

    During the talks, it was noted that since Uzbekistan joined IUCN in 2021, cooperation has been developing in a sustainable and constructive manner. Particular attention was paid to the opening of the first IUCN office for Central Asia in Uzbekistan.

    The parties also expressed confidence that the IUCN office will become an effective tool for implementing joint initiatives for nature conservation. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In the first 4 months of this year, renovation of 5,679 old residential complexes has begun in Chinese cities

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    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — China has started renovation of 5,679 residential complexes in cities and towns in six provincial-level regions including Hebei, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Hubei provinces, and the centrally-governed municipalities of Chongqing and Shanghai in the first four months of this year, the Ministry of Housing, Urban-Rural Development said Wednesday.

    By 2025, the country’s authorities plan to renovate 25,000 such residential complexes across China as part of efforts to transform cities into more sustainable, intelligent and livable areas.

    Between 2019 and 2024, the country began renovating a total of 28,000 old residential complexes, benefiting over 120 million people or 48 million households.

    During the period from 2019 to 2024, the country completed the reconstruction of 360 thousand km of housing and communal services networks, an additional 3.87 million parking spaces were created, and 78 thousand institutions for the care of the elderly and children were built.

    The ministry stated its readiness to continue working on improving living conditions and modernizing public utilities in order to better meet the daily needs of residents and ensure their safety. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: China launches pilot to integrate HR services with manufacturing sector

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

    BEIJING, June 4 — China will launch a pilot in some 30 cities to integrate human resources (HR) services with the manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said Wednesday.

    The joint initiative, with three other government departments, aims to drive high-quality sufficient employment while accelerating the development of a modern industrial system, the ministry said.

    In about three years, the pilot will focus on cultivating specialized manufacturing industry HR service providers, establishing cross-sector development platforms and fostering industrial alliances, pioneering innovative HR technologies, products and service models to support advanced manufacturing and developing policy frameworks that synchronize workforce development with technological innovation and real-economy needs.

    Currently, China’s HR service providers cater to over 50 million employers annually, with about 40 percent being manufacturing enterprises, and the sector has developed service scenarios targeting the manufacturing sector, according to the ministry.

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  • MIL-OSI China: SCO members support deepened regional financial cooperation

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

    BEIJING, June 4 — Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) support the deepening of regional fiscal and financial cooperation, including working toward the establishment of an SCO development bank, China’s finance ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

    The statement follows a meeting of SCO member states’ finance ministers and central bank chiefs, which was held in online and offline forms on Tuesday. Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an and Chinese central bank governor Pan Gongsheng jointly chaired the meeting in Beijing.

    Participants discussed the global and regional economic and financial situations and challenges, and shared their practices in fiscal and monetary policies, green transition and financial sector development, the statement said.

    SCO member states supported making substantive progress in promoting the establishment of an SCO development bank and agreed to establish an SCO financial and economic think tank network. They also held discussions on strengthening local currency settlement arrangements and deepening cooperation in digital inclusive finance, the statement said.

    During the meeting, Lan called on SCO member states to firmly uphold multilateralism, enhance coordination of macroeconomic policies, and continuously deepen practical fiscal and financial cooperation.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China approves first domestically developed 9-valent HPV vaccine

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

    BEIJING, June 4 — China’s drug regulator has approved the country’s first domestically developed 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, authorities announced Wednesday.

    The move ends over a decade of foreign dominance in the market.

    The vaccine, which targets nine HPV strains, is the second of its kind globally. HPV vaccines are commonly used to prevent cervical cancer in women and genital cancers and warts in both men and women.

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  • MIL-OSI China: IAEA chief warns of nuclear safety risks in Ukraine

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

    The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi had warned of continued nuclear safety concerns in Ukraine, the Ukrainian TSN.ua media outlet reported Wednesday.

    “It is clear that the dangers to nuclear safety continue to be very real and ever-present,” Grossi was quoted as saying during his visit to Ukraine on Tuesday.

    He emphasized that the presence of the agency at the Ukrainian nuclear power plants is essential to helping prevent a severe nuclear accident.

    The Chernobyl plant saw one of the worst nuclear accidents in history on April 26, 1986, when a series of explosions ripped through the No. 4 reactor, causing radiation to spread across Ukraine and other European countries. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: US pushes trade partners for best offer by June 4

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

    The U.S. administration has pressed its trading partners via letters to submit their best offers by Wednesday, the White House confirmed Tuesday.

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on June 3, 2025. The U.S. administration has pressed its trading partners via letters to submit their best offers by Wednesday, the White House confirmed Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the letters sent from the United States Trade Representative were “just to give them a friendly reminder that the deadline is coming up.” (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the letters sent from the United States Trade Representative were “just to give them a friendly reminder that the deadline is coming up.”

    Leavitt added that the Trump administration officials are still in talks with trade partners to strike deals during the 90-day pause.

    Local media revealed that the letters asked trade partners to list their best proposals by Wednesday in several key areas, including tariff and quota offers for the purchase of U.S. industrial and agricultural products as well as plans to remedy any non-tariff barriers.

    The 90-day negotiation window from April 9 to July 8 was established after market volatility forced the White House to pause its “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on April 2.

    The White House did not disclose which economies received the letters.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Sancho confirms Chelsea exit, will return to Man United

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

    Jadon Sancho has confirmed he will not join Chelsea permanently when his loan from Manchester United ends in June.

    The 25-year-old English winger spent the season at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea held an option to make the move permanent for 25 million pounds (34 million U.S. dollars). The agreement included a clause requiring Chelsea to pay Manchester United five million pounds in compensation if they declined to exercise the option.

    Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho (Front) celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, Britain, on Aug. 22, 2022. (Xinhua)

    Although Sancho scored a standout goal in the UEFA Conference League final, where Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1, his overall campaign was underwhelming. He registered three goals in 31 league appearances, prompting Chelsea to forgo the permanent signing and accept the compensation clause.

    Sancho confirmed the decision on social media with a message reading “grateful for the experience. Big love to everyone at Chelsea who made me feel at home – teammates, staff and the fans.”

    “Wishing the club all the best moving forward. Truly grateful, Thank you Blues.”

    While Sancho is eligible to play for Chelsea in the opening weeks of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in the United States in mid-June, he will not be included in the squad and will return to Old Trafford.

    Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim does not plan to include Sancho in next season’s plans, and the club will now pursue either a transfer or another loan. However, Sancho’s high wages are expected to complicate any future deal. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HK-Chengdu logistics links explored

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Transport & Logistics Mable Chan, leading a Hong Kong Logistics Development Council delegation, started a visit to Chengdu and Chongqing today.

    The trip aims to promote Hong Kong’s strengths in logistics, foster industry exchanges, and explore collaboration opportunities in logistics and shipping.

    Upon arrival in Chengdu, the delegation visited Chengdu Tianfu International Airport’s international cargo terminal to view the operations of an express cargo centre which commenced operation late last year, in order to understand its procedures for handling goods of cross-border e-commerce platforms.

    The delegation later met Sichuan Port & Logistics Office Director Xie Wei to explore the potential in Hong Kong-Sichuan logistics collaboration.

    The delegates were also briefed by representatives of the Sichuan Port & Shipping Investment Group on its work on constructing “logistics and trade ports”, “hub ports”, “industrial ports”, “digital intelligence ports” as well as “financial ports”.

    In the evening, the delegation called on Sichuan’s Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office Director Zhang Tao to exchange views on facilitating exchanges and collaborations between Hong Kong and Sichuan in logistics and transport.

    Noting that Sichuan plays a leading role in the development of China’s western region, Ms Chan said: “Hong Kong has been attaching great importance to its economic and trade ties with Sichuan. I believe there is further room for more complementarity and collaboration in shipping and logistics between Hong Kong and Sichuan.”

    The Chengdu-Shenzhen-Hong Kong scheduled rail-sea service was launched last week, enabling goods from Chengdu to reach Hong Kong via Shenzhen in as short as three days. Ms Chan said she believes Hong Kong and Sichuan can create an efficient and quality logistics corridor through strengthening logistics co-operation to facilitate the export of Sichuan’s goods to overseas markets.

    The delegation departed for Chongqing this evening and will continue the visit tomorrow.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Sun Dong visits automobile firm

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong learned about the operations of China FAW Group Corporation (FAW Group) yesterday and today during a visit to Changchun, Jilin.

    Upon arriving in the city yesterday afternoon, Prof Sun held an engagement session with the management of the automobile manufacturer.

    He was briefed on the group’s enhanced innovation capabilities, core technology research endeavours, and its development of its own brands. 

    Today, Prof Sun visited the China FAW NBD Headquarters’ research and development institute, the group’s “prosperity factory” and its Cultural Exhibition Hall.

    He learned about technological breakthroughs spanning new energy vehicle models, advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, and autonomous driving systems, in relation to the group’s Hongqi brand.

    Prof Sun also learned about the FAW Group’s innovative achievements as a state-owned mega automobile enterprise and a leading corporation in China’s automobile industry.

    Prof Sun outlined that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Hong Kong Innovation & Technology Development Blueprint identifies advanced manufacturing, new energy and new industrialisation as key strategic priorities.

    “Under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, Hong Kong has the unique advantages of enjoying the strong support of the country and being closely connected to the world. It is a two-way gateway for attracting overseas enterprises to Hong Kong and helping Mainland enterprises go global, as well as an ideal platform for Mainland enterprises to venture overseas markets.”

    The technology chief said he looked forward to Hong Kong making new contributions to the innovative development of the country’s new energy automobile industry chain.

    Prof Sun also highlighted that the 2025 International Automotive Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo from June 12 to 15.

    He said the Innovation, Technology & Industry Bureau, as the expo’s advising organisation, believes Hong Kong can serve as an exchange platform for the global automobile industry’s supply chain.

    Moreover, it hopes the expo will promote new industrialisation in Hong Kong, while showcasing cutting-edge technologies and the latest achievements of the Mainland’s new energy automobile industry.

    Commissioner for Industry (Innovation & Technology) Ge Ming was also part of the visit.

    Prof Sun returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tourist flow from Russia to Beijing is 4 times higher than pre-pandemic level

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    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — According to the latest statistics, the number of Russian citizens who visited Beijing in April 2025 was 50,160 people, more than four times higher than the pre-pandemic figure for the same month in 2019 (11,287 people). Russia is the leader among all European countries in terms of the growth rate of this indicator.

    According to data from the Beijing Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese capital received 454,920 foreign tourists in April, up 23.5 percent from the same month in 2019.

    A similar situation occurred in another megacity, Shanghai, which, together with Beijing, is considered a barometer for assessing China’s inbound tourism. There, 670.9 thousand inbound tourist trips were recorded in April, which is 40.5 percent more than in the same month in 2024, and in 2019 the figure was 640.8 thousand.

    As a reminder, thanks to China’s continued expansion of visa-free access and other measures to ease inbound travel for foreigners, the country saw 64.88 million border crossings by foreign nationals in 2024, an increase of 82.9 percent from the previous year, with over 20 million inbound trips made under the visa-free regime. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New cargo air route opens from Guangzhou to Miami

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    GUANGZHOU, June 4 (Xinhua) — A new air cargo route has linked Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, with Miami in the United States.

    The first flight loaded entirely with e-commerce goods departed from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Monday, June 2.

    The operator of the new route is Guangzhou Daking Scm Chain Management Co., Ltd. Its launch allows to reduce delivery time to 18 hours – 5 hours less than existing routes, i.e. cargo can be delivered on the same day or at least the next day.

    For now, one scheduled flight per week is planned, but as demand grows, the frequency of flights may increase. Guangzhou Daking expects that this step will significantly strengthen the logistics of cross-border e-commerce.

    The company is based in Guangzhou’s Nansha District, where cross-border e-commerce is rapidly gaining momentum, with total trade volume growing sharply from 20 million yuan (about $2.8 million) in 2014 to 46 billion yuan in 2024.

    The company views the launch of the Guangzhou-Miami route as a strategic move to optimize its presence in the U.S. market, allowing more cross-border e-commerce businesses to export goods and better meet consumer demand in the United States. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Domestic travel up 5.7% during China’s Duanwu holiday

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    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — China’s tourism sector saw robust growth during the traditional Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) holiday, which ran from May 31 to June 2 this year, with domestic trips up 5.7 percent year on year to 119 million, data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Tuesday.

    During the period, tourism revenue reached 42.73 billion yuan (about 5.95 billion US dollars), up 5.9 percent from the previous year.

    Duanwu is celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, believed to commemorate the poet Qu Yuan. The day is marked by boat races with dragon-headed bows and zongzi (a traditional glutinous rice dish wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves) eaten.

    This year’s Duanwu Festival coincided with International Children’s Day, with museums, art galleries and cultural centres across the country attracting large numbers of visitors. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping Meets with President of Belarus /detailed version-1/

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    BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Wednesday. Once again congratulating Lukashenko on his re-election as president of Belarus, Xi Jinping noted that China and Belarus are true friends and good partners who have always treated each other with sincerity and trust.

    Xi Jinping noted that the traditional friendship between the two countries is growing stronger day by day, political mutual trust remains unshakable, and cooperation in all areas is advancing comprehensively. China has always viewed and developed China-Belarus relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, he added.

    Xi Jinping said that China is ready to work together with Belarus to promote the sustainable development of bilateral ties and mutually beneficial cooperation.

    The Chinese President stressed that the two sides should strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral formats such as the United Nations (UN) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), jointly oppose despotism, hegemony and bullying, and uphold international fairness and justice.

    A. Lukashenko, in turn, noted that he was visiting China for the 15th time, adding that during each of these visits he felt a sense of deep friendship on the part of China.

    Thanking China for the enormous support and assistance it has provided to Belarus over a long period of time, A. Lukashenko stated that Belarus has a high degree of trust in China and will actively develop cooperation with it.

    China resolutely defends multilateralism and opposes unilateralism, sanctions and pressure in international affairs, setting an example for the whole world, the President of Belarus noted. He expressed deep admiration and readiness to make joint efforts with China to protect international impartiality and justice. -0-

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