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  • MIL-OSI China: AI advances spur growth of internet

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

    China’s internet sector is gaining robust growth momentum, driven by technological advances in artificial intelligence, which has become a vital force bolstering the country’s high-quality economic development and industrial upgrades, said officials, experts and company executives.

    Highlighting China’s great achievements in the development of internet infrastructure, they said bolstering application of cutting-edge AI in a wider range of sectors is crucial for nurturing new quality productive forces and establishing a modern industrial system.

    They made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2025 China Internet Conference, which started on Wednesday in Beijing.

    According to the Internet Society of China, the user base of generative AI products has reached 249 million, accounting for 17.7 percent of the total population, which highlights the country’s widespread adoption of AI across various sectors.

    As the country is advancing the deep integration of digital technologies with the real economy, the popularization rate of digital research and design tools in key industry enterprises now stands at 80.1 percent, significantly improving production efficiency and lowering operational costs of enterprises.

    Zhang Yunming, vice-minister of industry and information technology, said more efforts are needed to promote original and disruptive technological innovations, with a focus on key areas such as advanced computing, AI and quantum information.

    China will push ahead with the construction of new-type information infrastructure, vigorously upgrade traditional industries, bolster the development of emerging industries and future-oriented industries, and accelerate the cultivation of new quality productive forces.

    Shang Bing, president of the Internet Society of China, emphasized the importance of speeding up the establishment of computing power infrastructure, achieving breakthroughs in crucial technologies, such as 5G-Advanced and 6G, and quantum communication, and leveraging AI technology to promote the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing.

    The AI agent — a system that autonomously performs actions by designing workflows using related tools — has gained worldwide attention and witnessed explosive growth since the start of this year. It is more advanced than a chatbot because it not only provides suggestions or answers, but also executes complex tasks across a multitude of industries, delivering tangible results.

    Wu Hequan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said AI has contributed to 48 percent of global internet traffic growth, and is driving disruptive changes in network architecture, adding that the development direction of AI will shift from generative AI to AI agents, and the internet sector will enter into the era of AI agents.

    China boasts abundant application scenarios, and all industries have the opportunity to be reshaped by AI agents, which can serve as digital partners and digital employees to analyze people’s working processes and enhance efficiency, said Zhou Hongyi, founder of Chinese internet enterprise 360 Security Group, estimating the next two years will be a crucial period for the implementation of such technology.

    He said currently, large language models have some limitations, while calling for more efforts to create AI agents with different specialties by combining different industries and professional fields. These agents will look like virtual advisors or experts with specialized expertise, he added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s first Airbus jet symbolizes 40 years of aviation ties

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

    Preserved at Beijing’s Civil Aviation Museum, an Airbus A310 with the registration number B-2301 stands as a physical testament to four decades of cooperation between China’s civil aviation industry and the European plane maker.

    The China Eastern Airlines lettering on the fuselage and the airline’s red-and-blue logo on the tail remain distinct despite the aircraft’s age.

    The plane was Airbus’ first commercial delivery to China, delivered on June 25, 1985. Received by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Shanghai Branch, which was the predecessor to China Eastern Airlines, it marked the beginning of Airbus’ partnership with China’s civil aviation sector.

    The delivery came as China’s reform and opening-up accelerated demand for domestic and international air travel. With a national fleet of just over 200 aircraft at the time, China sought modern jets to expand its network. The twin-engine widebody A310 significantly boosted capacities, profitability and passenger comfort on key routes between Shanghai and locations like Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka.

    “This A310 did start what became a phenomenal success story, friendship and basis of trust between airlines and us at Airbus, beyond the European aviation ecosystem and its Chinese counterparts, and even beyond that between Europe and China,” said Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

    In the decades that followed, China’s civil aviation sustained an average annual growth rate of around 20 percent in total traffic turnover over a prolonged period. Successive Airbus models, including the A300, A340, A320, A330, A380 and A350, joined Chinese fleets, enabling the creation of a comprehensive domestic and international route network.

    Specific models saw notable milestone achievements. The A340 pioneered a polar route, the A319 and A330 operated effectively on the high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the A320 family introduced a fly-by-wire digital flight control system, the A350 opened the possibility of ultra-long-haul routes, and Airbus freighters bolstered air logistics.

    Airbus became both a witness to and a participant in China’s rapid aviation development.

    China is now the world’s second-largest air transport market and Airbus’ largest single-country market for commercial aircraft. Operating a fleet exceeding 4,300 aircraft, over 2,200 of which are Airbus jets, Chinese aviation has evolved from follower to leader.

    The Airbus 2025 global market forecast projects annual air trips per capita in China will rise from 0.6 in 2024 to 1.8 by 2044. Over the next 20 years, China is expected to become the world’s largest air transport market, requiring 9,570 new aircraft — nearly a quarter of global demand.

    “It is the intention of Airbus to continue its footprint in China,” Scherer said. “Ranging from the second final assembly line at Tianjin to the development of more services and support capabilities, including digital services and, of course, pioneering with Chinese partners in sustainable aviation fuel.”

    Cooperation now spans the entire aircraft life cycle from research, design, manufacturing and final assembly to operational support and end-of-life recycling.

    Airbus and its Chinese partners have established facilities across China: training, engineering and customer support centers in Beijing, an A320-family final assembly line and widebody completion-and-delivery center in Tianjin, an aircraft life-cycle services center in Chengdu, a composites manufacturing center in Harbin, an innovation center in Shenzhen, and an R&D center in Suzhou. Airbus employs over 2,300 staff in China.

    To mark 40 years of operations, Airbus has launched a project to refurbish the historic B-2301 A310. After 21 years of service, the plane was retired in 2006. Repurchased by Airbus and donated to the China Civil Aviation Science Popularization Foundation, it now resides at the Civil Aviation Museum in Beijing as the institution’s largest and most valuable exhibit.

    The refurbishment project, involving the aircraft’s cockpit, cabin and external livery, aims to offer the public an immersive, educational experience by 2027. Wang Yanan, an aviation expert at Beihang University, said that the revitalized A310 will become a communicator of science and culture, revealing what lies behind aircraft design and manufacturing.

    Fang Zhaoya, chairman of China Eastern Airlines Technology Co., Ltd. and the project’s honorary advisor, voiced his anticipation for strengthened cooperation between Airbus and China, saying that he looks forward to “another 40 golden years of partnership.”

    George Xu, executive vice president of Airbus and CEO of Airbus China, called the A310 “a symbol of China-Europe aviation cooperation and the starting point of the Airbus story in China.”

    “Looking ahead, Airbus remains committed to deepening its roots in China, serving China, growing alongside its civil aviation industry, and contributing further to its high-quality development,” Xu said. 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney

    JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images

    The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

    The landmark ruling overnight by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will reverberate in courts, parliaments and boardrooms the world over.

    In a closely watched case at The Hague, the judges were asked to clarify the legal obligations countries have to protect the Earth’s climate system for current and future generations. They were also asked to clarify the legal consequences for nations that fail to do this.

    At issue was the scope of legal obligations. During the court’s deliberations, Australia sided with other fossil fuel exporters and major emitters – including Saudi Arabia, the United States and China – to argue state obligations on climate change are restricted to those set out in climate-specific treaties such as the Paris Agreement.

    But the court disagreed. It found countries have additional obligations to protect the climate and take action to prevent climate harm inside and outside their boundaries. These obligations arise in human rights law, the law of the sea, and general principles of international law.

    This clear statement will have groundbreaking consequences. It means Australia must set a 2035 emissions reduction target in line with the best available science, as required under the Paris Agreement. But it must also go further, by regulating the fossil fuel industry to prevent further harm.

    Australia’s arguments rejected

    The ICJ is the primary legal organ of the United Nations. Its key role is to settle disputes between countries and clarify international law as it applies to nation states.

    While weighing up the obligations of countries to address the climate crisis, the court heard legal arguments from almost 100 countries, making it the largest case ever heard by the ICJ.

    The case threatened major implications for fossil-fuel producers such as Australia, which is heavily reliant on coal and gas exports.

    In his oral presentation to the ICJ, Australian Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue told the court only the Paris Agreement should apply when it comes to mitigating climate change. Under the Paris rules, countries must set targets to cut domestic emissions, but they are not required to report emissions created when their fossil fuel exports are burned overseas.

    Donaghue and the Australian delegation also suggested responsibility for harms caused by climate change could not be pinned on individual states. Australia also argued protecting human rights does not extend to obligations to tackle climate change.

    The ICJ largely rejected these arguments.

    The ICJ judges largely rejected Australia’s arguments. Pictured: ICJ President Yuji Iwasawa (third from right) and members issuing their advisory opinion.
    JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images

    Fossil fuel era is over

    The court found Australia, and other fossil fuel producers, are obliged under international law to prevent fossil fuel companies in their territory from causing significant climate harm.

    This will essentially require a managed phase out of fossil fuel production. As the ICJ ruling says:

    Failure of a State to take appropriate action to protect the climate system from [greenhouse gas] emissions – including through fossil fuel production, fossil fuel consumption, the granting of fossil fuel exploration licences or the provision of fossil fuel subsidies – may constitute an internationally wrongful act which is attributable to that State.

    Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of coal and gas. When burned overseas, emissions from Australia’s fossil fuel exports are more than double those of its entire domestic economy.

    Australia has approved hundreds of oil, gas and coal projects in recent decades. Dozens more are in the approvals pipeline. Final federal approval is still pending for Woodside’s massive Northwest Shelf gas project – which is set to add millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year, for decades.

    The Australian government must heed the message from the Hague. The days of impunity for the fossil fuel industry are coming to an end.

    Woodside’s massive Northwest Shelf gas project is set to add millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year.
    GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images

    A spark of hope from the Pacific

    Today’s ruling is remarkable for where it originated.

    In 2019, 27 law students at the University of the South Pacific in Vanuatu were given a challenge: find the most ambitious legal pathways towards climate justice.

    Each year, Vanuatu faces the prospect of cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding rain and drought. Climate change compounds the risk to island communities – people who have done the least to contribute to the problem.

    The students decided to file a case with the world court. And so began a legal campaign that travelled from Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, through the halls of the United Nations in New York and to the world court in the Hague.

    In 2023 Vanuatu and other island nations succeeded in passing a UN General Assembly resolution. It asked the ICJ to give an advisory opinion on countries’ obligations to protect the climate system and legal consequences for states causing “significant harm” to Earth’s climate.

    This week’s ruling delivers poetic justice to Vanuatu and other vulnerable island states.

    The ruling delivers poetic justice to Vanuatu and other vulnerable island states. Pictured: representatives of Pacific states outside the International Court of Justice in December 2024.
    Michel Porro/Getty Images

    A new era for climate justice

    The court’s findings are likely to influence a wave of climate litigation worldwide. It could shape legal reasoning in Australia, too.

    Last week, a Federal Court judge found the Australian government has no legal duty of care to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change. If that case is appealed, a superior court may revisit the government’s obligations – and have regard to the ICJ ruling in doing so.

    The ICJ decision will also be relevant for the Queensland Land Court, which this week began hearing a challenge to stop a greenfield mine proposed by Whitehaven Coal – citing environmental and human rights impacts of the project’s emissions.

    Clarified international law obligations should also guide policymakers in the Australian parliament. With a huge majority in the House of Representatives and a climate-friendly Senate crossbench, the Albanese government has a mandate to implement policy in line with Australia’s international law obligations.

    Wesley Morgan is a fellow with the Climate Council of Australia

    Gillian Moon is a regular donor to the Australian Conservation Foundation, which is a party in the Whitehaven Coal case.

    – ref. World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia – https://theconversation.com/worlds-highest-court-issues-groundbreaking-ruling-for-climate-action-heres-what-it-means-for-australia-261842

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 24, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 24, 2025.

    World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on why it’s ‘a little frustrating’ bidding for COP 31
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Energy and climate issues are front and centre for both sides of politics. The government is struggling with pushback from some regional communities against the rollout of transmission lines and wind farms. At the same time, it will soon have

    Cycling’s governing body is introducing new rules to slow down elite riders. Not everyone’s happy
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Popi Sotiriadou, Associate Professor of Sport Management – Director Business Innovation, Griffith University MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images Most sports look to support their athletes to become “faster, higher, stronger” – in reference to the Olympic Games’ original motto – so it is perhaps surprising that cycling’s

    Swirling nebula of two dying stars revealed in spectacular detail in new Webb telescope image
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Pope, Associate Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Macquarie University The day before my thesis examination, my friend and radio astronomer Joe Callingham showed me an image we’d been awaiting for five long years – an infrared photo of two dying stars we’d requested from

    UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions
    By Jamie Tahana in The Hague for RNZ Pacific The United Nations’ highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries long frustrated with the pace of global action to address climate change. In a landmark opinion delivered yesterday in

    Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim O’Hara, Senior Curator of Marine Invertebrates, Museums Victoria Research Institute A brittle star of the species _Gorgonocephalus eucnemis_. Lagunatic Photo / Getty Images You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light,

    Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Griffith, Professor of Avian Behavioural Ecology, Macquarie University The green-headed tanager (_Tangara seledon_) has a hidden layer of plumage that is white underneath the orange feathers and black underneath the blue and green feathers. Daniel Field Birds are perhaps the most colourful group of animals, bringing

    Is sleeping a lot actually bad for your health? A sleep scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Gupta, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia Walstrom, Susanne/Getty We’re constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don’t need to hear it again – not sleeping enough is bad

    From grasslands to killing fields: why trees are bad news for one of Australia’s most stunning birds
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabriel Crowley, Adjunct Associate Professor in Geography, University of Adelaide JJ Harrison/Wikimedia, CC BY Picture this. A small, rainbow-coloured chick emerges from its nest for the first time. It stretches its wings and prepares to take flight. But before the fledgling’s life in the wild has begun,

    As seas rise and fish decline, this Fijian village is finding new ways to adapt
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Celia McMichael, Professor in Geography, The University of Melbourne Celia McMichael, CC BY-NC-ND In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn’t just a resource – it’s part of the community’s identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland.

    After 70 years, twisted gothic thriller The Night of the Hunter remains as disturbing and beguiling as ever
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide United Artists/Getty Images In 1955, director Charles Laughton crafted one of the darkest, strangest fairytales ever to come out of Hollywood. The Night of the Hunter remains visually exquisite and profoundly unsettling. Shortly before Ben Harper is

    Almost a third of NZ households face energy hardship – reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kimberley O’Sullivan, Senior Research Fellow, He Kainga Oranga – Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago Igor Suka/Getty Images The spotlight is again on New Zealand’s energy sector, with a group of industry bodies and independent retailers pushing for a market overhaul, saying the sector was

    Immigration courts hiding the names of ICE lawyers goes against centuries of precedent and legal ethics requiring transparency in courts
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Burke Robertson, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Professional Ethics, Case Western Reserve University Some immigration courts have allowed ICE attorneys to conceal their names during proceedings. Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Something unusual is happening in U.S. immigration courts. Government lawyers are

    How the UK’s immigration system splits families apart – by design
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nando Sigona, Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement and Director of the Institute for Research into International Migration and Superdiversity, University of Birmingham arda savasciogullari/Shutterstock The letter that arrived for eleven-year-old Guilherme in June 2025 was addressed personally to him. The UK Home Office was informing

    4.48 Psychosis revival: the play’s window into a mind on the edge is as brutal as ever
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leah Sidi, Associate Professor of Health Humanities, UCL Under bright lights, the audience looks at a bare stage on two planes. Below, a small stage is white and empty, occupied only by a table and two chairs. Above, a huge, slanted mirror reflects a bird’s-eye view of

    Togo’s ‘Nana-Benz’: how cheap Chinese imports of African fabrics has hurt the famous women traders
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fidele B. Ebia, Postdoctoral fellow, Duke Africa Initiative, Duke University The manufacturing of African print textiles has shifted to China in the 21st century. While they are widely consumed in African countries – and symbolic of the continent – the rise of “made in China” has undermined

    2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Smith, Research Scientist in Earth & Environment, Boston University Trees like these in Boston can help keep neighborhoods cooler on hot days. Yassine Khalfalli/Unsplash, CC BY When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the

    Indonesian military set to complete Trans-Papua Highway under Prabowo’s rule
    By Julian Isaac The Indonesian Military (TNI) is committed to supporting the completion of the Trans-Papua Highway during President Prabowo Subianto’s term in office. While the military is not involved in construction, it plays a critical role in securing the project from threats posed by pro-independence Papuan resistance groups in “high-risk” regions. Spanning a total

    View from The Hill: Nationals’ mavericks ensure the Coalition is the issue in parliament’s first week
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra For almost as long anyone can remember, the Nationals have caused the Coalition grief on climate and energy policy. Still, for Barnaby Joyce to bring on a fresh load of trouble – with a private member’s bill to scrap Australia’s

    Childcare centres will have funding stripped if they’re not ‘up to scratch’. Is this enough?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney Maskot/Getty Images Childcare centres will lose their eligibility for fee subsidies if they don’t meet safety standards, according to a new bill introduced to parliament on Wednesday. As Education Minister Jason Clare told parliament: it

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 24, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 24, 2025.

    World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on why it’s ‘a little frustrating’ bidding for COP 31
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Energy and climate issues are front and centre for both sides of politics. The government is struggling with pushback from some regional communities against the rollout of transmission lines and wind farms. At the same time, it will soon have

    Cycling’s governing body is introducing new rules to slow down elite riders. Not everyone’s happy
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Popi Sotiriadou, Associate Professor of Sport Management – Director Business Innovation, Griffith University MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images Most sports look to support their athletes to become “faster, higher, stronger” – in reference to the Olympic Games’ original motto – so it is perhaps surprising that cycling’s

    Swirling nebula of two dying stars revealed in spectacular detail in new Webb telescope image
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Pope, Associate Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Macquarie University The day before my thesis examination, my friend and radio astronomer Joe Callingham showed me an image we’d been awaiting for five long years – an infrared photo of two dying stars we’d requested from

    UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions
    By Jamie Tahana in The Hague for RNZ Pacific The United Nations’ highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries long frustrated with the pace of global action to address climate change. In a landmark opinion delivered yesterday in

    Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim O’Hara, Senior Curator of Marine Invertebrates, Museums Victoria Research Institute A brittle star of the species _Gorgonocephalus eucnemis_. Lagunatic Photo / Getty Images You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light,

    Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Griffith, Professor of Avian Behavioural Ecology, Macquarie University The green-headed tanager (_Tangara seledon_) has a hidden layer of plumage that is white underneath the orange feathers and black underneath the blue and green feathers. Daniel Field Birds are perhaps the most colourful group of animals, bringing

    Is sleeping a lot actually bad for your health? A sleep scientist explains
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Gupta, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia Walstrom, Susanne/Getty We’re constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don’t need to hear it again – not sleeping enough is bad

    From grasslands to killing fields: why trees are bad news for one of Australia’s most stunning birds
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabriel Crowley, Adjunct Associate Professor in Geography, University of Adelaide JJ Harrison/Wikimedia, CC BY Picture this. A small, rainbow-coloured chick emerges from its nest for the first time. It stretches its wings and prepares to take flight. But before the fledgling’s life in the wild has begun,

    As seas rise and fish decline, this Fijian village is finding new ways to adapt
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Celia McMichael, Professor in Geography, The University of Melbourne Celia McMichael, CC BY-NC-ND In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean isn’t just a resource – it’s part of the community’s identity. But in recent years, villagers have seen the sea behave differently. Tides are pushing inland.

    After 70 years, twisted gothic thriller The Night of the Hunter remains as disturbing and beguiling as ever
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide United Artists/Getty Images In 1955, director Charles Laughton crafted one of the darkest, strangest fairytales ever to come out of Hollywood. The Night of the Hunter remains visually exquisite and profoundly unsettling. Shortly before Ben Harper is

    Almost a third of NZ households face energy hardship – reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kimberley O’Sullivan, Senior Research Fellow, He Kainga Oranga – Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago Igor Suka/Getty Images The spotlight is again on New Zealand’s energy sector, with a group of industry bodies and independent retailers pushing for a market overhaul, saying the sector was

    Immigration courts hiding the names of ICE lawyers goes against centuries of precedent and legal ethics requiring transparency in courts
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Burke Robertson, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Professional Ethics, Case Western Reserve University Some immigration courts have allowed ICE attorneys to conceal their names during proceedings. Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Something unusual is happening in U.S. immigration courts. Government lawyers are

    How the UK’s immigration system splits families apart – by design
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nando Sigona, Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement and Director of the Institute for Research into International Migration and Superdiversity, University of Birmingham arda savasciogullari/Shutterstock The letter that arrived for eleven-year-old Guilherme in June 2025 was addressed personally to him. The UK Home Office was informing

    4.48 Psychosis revival: the play’s window into a mind on the edge is as brutal as ever
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leah Sidi, Associate Professor of Health Humanities, UCL Under bright lights, the audience looks at a bare stage on two planes. Below, a small stage is white and empty, occupied only by a table and two chairs. Above, a huge, slanted mirror reflects a bird’s-eye view of

    Togo’s ‘Nana-Benz’: how cheap Chinese imports of African fabrics has hurt the famous women traders
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fidele B. Ebia, Postdoctoral fellow, Duke Africa Initiative, Duke University The manufacturing of African print textiles has shifted to China in the 21st century. While they are widely consumed in African countries – and symbolic of the continent – the rise of “made in China” has undermined

    2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Smith, Research Scientist in Earth & Environment, Boston University Trees like these in Boston can help keep neighborhoods cooler on hot days. Yassine Khalfalli/Unsplash, CC BY When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the

    Indonesian military set to complete Trans-Papua Highway under Prabowo’s rule
    By Julian Isaac The Indonesian Military (TNI) is committed to supporting the completion of the Trans-Papua Highway during President Prabowo Subianto’s term in office. While the military is not involved in construction, it plays a critical role in securing the project from threats posed by pro-independence Papuan resistance groups in “high-risk” regions. Spanning a total

    View from The Hill: Nationals’ mavericks ensure the Coalition is the issue in parliament’s first week
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra For almost as long anyone can remember, the Nationals have caused the Coalition grief on climate and energy policy. Still, for Barnaby Joyce to bring on a fresh load of trouble – with a private member’s bill to scrap Australia’s

    Childcare centres will have funding stripped if they’re not ‘up to scratch’. Is this enough?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney Maskot/Getty Images Childcare centres will lose their eligibility for fee subsidies if they don’t meet safety standards, according to a new bill introduced to parliament on Wednesday. As Education Minister Jason Clare told parliament: it

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  • MIL-OSI China: China unveils guideline on advancing high-quality development of copyright sector

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

    China unveils guideline on advancing high-quality development of copyright sector

    China has unveiled a guideline on accelerating the high-quality development of the copyright industry, calling for strong protection related to new sectors by optimizing relevant legal systems and policies.

    The 20-article guideline was issued on Wednesday by the National Copyright Administration on its website, aiming to comprehensively enhance the levels of the country’s copyright creation, utilization, protection, management, and services.

    While pledging to strengthen copyright protection in news fields such as blockchain, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, the guideline also requires greater efforts to protect copyrights in areas such as sports events, entertainment shows and livestreaming.

    Additionally, copyright protection should be further enhanced in the fields of film and television, online audiovisual content, internet literature, e-commerce and search engines, according to the guideline.

    It also orders copyright administrators nationwide to increase information sharing and piracy clues with judicial, cyberspace, cultural and market regulation authorities, so that the copyright industry can be promoted in a healthy manner.

    Furthermore, it calls on all copyright regulators across the country to actively participate in multilateral cooperation with international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization, holding high-level copyright conversations with nations involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

    It emphasizes the importance of enhancing the awareness of copyright protection among young people, encouraging better use of various new media platforms and innovative approaches to help children understand more about copyrights.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Taisugar Stands with Farmers, Rent Relief of One to Three Months Offered to Typhoon-Affected Tenants, Based on Damage Severity

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    On July 7, Typhoon Danas passed through southern Taiwan leaving a trail of devastation. To reduce the burden on farmers and help them get through these difficult times, Taisugar is offering to waive rent for one to three months depending on the severity of the damage and proof of typhoon-related losses.

    According to Taisugar, tenants in areas eligible for agricultural national disaster financial assistance and low-interest rates as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture should report their disaster-related losses to their local town hall/district office and submit proof to the Taisugar land management unit. Taisugar will then issue rent waivers based on the extent of crop damage. Those that suffered between 20% to 40% damage will have their rent waived for 1 month. Those with over 40% but less than 60% damage will have their rent waived for 2 months. Those with over 60% damage will have their rent waived for 3 months. Additional extensions may be negotiated in special circumstances. Rent paid in advance can be rolled over to the following year or used to extend their lease.

    Taisugar added that if the tenant wishes to terminate their lease due to the impact of the disaster, any rent or bond paid in advance can be refunded without interest once both parties have agreed on a termination date. Taisugar is willing to do everything possible to stand with farmers and help them get through these difficult times.

    TSC News Contact Person:
    Chang Mu-Jung
    Public Relations, Department of Secretariat, TSC
    Contact Number: 886-6-337-8819 / 886-920-636-951
    Email:a63449@taisugar.com.tw

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Analysis of China’s Economic Growth Drivers for the First Half of the Year

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    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. In terms of constant prices, the year-on-year growth reached 5.3%. NBS Deputy Director Sheng Laiyun noted that since the beginning of this year, the national economy has withstood the pressure and, despite the difficulties, continues to develop steadily, accumulating new driving forces for growth and improving the circulation of economic processes.

    As the data show, in the first half of the year, the contribution of final consumption expenditure to economic growth was 52%, gross capital formation was 16.8%, and net exports of goods and services was 31.2%. Of these “three driving forces” of the economy, consumption remains the main factor in GDP growth.

    According to Wang Xiaosong, professor at the Institute of Economics at Renmin University of China, the data for the first half of the year show that the Chinese economy is developing steadily while maintaining stability, demonstrating its high resilience and potential for future growth. This is mainly due to China’s solid industrial base – both the manufacturing and service sectors have made significant progress in recent years. The indicators for the first half of the year show that added value and investment in machinery are growing rapidly, demonstrating the high resilience and potential for development of the Chinese economy. In addition, the government has taken a number of measures to stabilize growth. Both fiscal policy and targeted monetary policy have had a very positive effect.

    In the first half of the year, the consumer market continued to gain momentum, and the potential of the super-large Chinese market was steadily unleashed, demonstrating the dynamism of the Chinese economy. In terms of market sales, the total retail sales volume of consumer goods in the first half of the year was 24.55 trillion yuan, up 5% year-on-year.

    According to Qi Yunlan, deputy department director and research fellow at the Institute of Market Economy, Development Research Center of the State Council, this year, with the effective combination of policies to actively support consumption and the continued optimization of the consumption structure, the domestic consumer market has improved significantly. The trade-in program has been expanded and improved, which has stimulated the acceleration of growth in commodity consumption.

    According to statistics, in the first half of this year, China’s industrial production rapidly gained momentum, and the machinery and high-tech manufacturing industries showed good growth dynamics. The added value of machinery increased by 10.2% compared with the same period last year, and that of high-tech manufacturing by 9.5%. From January to May, the number of applications for valid invention patents in China approached 5 million, up 12.8% year-on-year.

    According to Lian Ping, chairman of the China Forum of Chief Economists and director of the Guangkai Institute of Industrial Research, the economic performance in the first six months generally exceeded market expectations, with the main feature being the release of pent-up demand and the improvement of the economic structure. Consumption growth was higher than market expectations and significantly recovered from the previous year. In addition, production and investment in the manufacturing industry showed steady positive dynamics, especially in areas related to new-quality productive forces, where the growth rate exceeded the double-digit threshold.

    In the first half of the year, the total volume of import and export trade was 21.7876 trillion yuan, up 2.9% year-on-year. Machinery exports grew by 9.5% to account for 60% of total exports.

    Qin Tai, deputy director and chief macroeconomic analyst at Huafu Securities Research Institute, said that two key factors played a decisive role in the first half of the year. First, financial subsidies for durable goods provided a significant stimulus effect. Second, China’s industrial chain, with its integrity, advanced technology and resilience, performed well.

    Sheng Laiyun said that the economy as a whole performed steadily in the first half of the year, showing positive dynamics while maintaining stability, which is a very valuable achievement. Since the beginning of this year, China has been implementing more active and effective macroeconomic policies, which has played an important role in maintaining stability. According to the instructions of the central government, relevant departments will speed up the implementation of a set of measures for the second half of the year in the near future, and they will continue to play a key role in ensuring the stable functioning of the economy.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Global sharpshooters gather to target real counter-terrorism scenarios

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

    After the fierce firing of bullets, some discussions and ceremonies, the Sharp Blade-2015 International Sniper Competition concluded on July 19 at a training base of the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

    For five days, more than 50 teams of snipers from over 20 countries including China, Russia, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Spain tested their skills and combat readiness in the fourth edition of the event.

    Selected by the armed police force, as well as by the People’s Liberation Army’s Ground Force, Navy and Air Force, 24 Chinese soldiers participated in the competition, which included 12 subjects under the categories of precision basics, typical scenarios, comprehensive combat and long-range challenges.

    Many of the subjects were designed to mimic real counter-terrorism scenarios. The infiltration and sniping competition required snipers to eliminate “enemy” sentries 300 meters away in stealth, kill fleeing enemies, strike the main target, resist enemy reinforcement and exfiltrate.

    “Completing seven missions within 20 minutes along a 1.1-kilometer route, snipers have to constantly shift between dynamic and static aiming,” said Zhang Hao, head referee of the competition. “They have to reasonably allocate their stamina and energy, and cooperate with teammates, which is a huge test for them.”

    Adding that the competition designers had set some targets in-between valleys, Zhang said the event also involved tests of the snipers’ nerves and decisiveness, as just a slight change in the wind might drastically influence the bullet’s trajectory.

    Hosted by the People’s Armed Police Force, the biennial competition fosters international exchanges and friendship among soldiers, promotes combat readiness, and helps enhance their capabilities in peacekeeping missions.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project has no adverse impact on downstream areas: spokesperson

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

    Aerial photo taken on March 24, 2020 shows the scenery along the Yarlung Zangbo River after a snowfall in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The construction of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China is conducive to disaster prevention and mitigation across the entire basin and will not have adverse impact on downstream areas, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.

    Guo told a daily press briefing that the project is a matter within China’s sovereign jurisdiction, and is aimed at accelerating the development of clean energy, significantly improving local people’s wellbeing, and actively addressing climate change.

    China has always adhered to a highly responsible attitude in the development of transboundary rivers and has rich experience in hydropower project development, Guo said, adding that the planning, design and construction of this project strictly follow China’s highest industry standards.

    As comprehensive project construction is carried out, ecological and environmental protection measures will be taken, such as avoiding multiple key ecologically sensitive regions while retaining the original ecosystem to the greatest extent possible, he added.

    The spokesperson also said that China has carried out cooperation with relevant downstream countries in areas such as hydrological information sharing, flood control and disaster mitigation, and conducted necessary communications regarding the hydropower project.

    China will continue to step up cooperation with downstream countries for the benefit of the people by the river, Guo said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s public security authorities safeguard high-quality development over 14th Five-Year Plan period

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

    A telecom fraud suspect is escorted by Chinese police officers at the Kunming Changshui International Airport in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Jan. 30, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s public security organs have helped facilitate the nation’s high-quality development by resolutely safeguarding public safety during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), a senior Chinese public security official said on Wednesday.

    “China is widely recognized as one of the safest countries in the world,” Qi Yanjun, vice minister of public security, said at a press conference on public security during the 2021-2025 period.

    “China has maintained one of the lowest incidence rates of fatal criminal cases, the lowest rate of criminal offenses, and the fewest cases involving firearms and explosives in the world,” Qi noted.

    World’s safest country

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, public security authorities have focused on safeguarding the safety and well-being of the public, continuously intensifying efforts to combat criminal offenses, leading to a steady decline in the overall number of criminal cases nationwide, senior police officer Jiang Guoli said at the press conference.

    China has consistently ranked among the countries with the lowest homicide rates globally, with a rate of 0.44 per 100,000 people in 2024, said Jiang, who is the political commissar of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) criminal investigation bureau.

    China has maintained a hard stance on gang-related crime. Chinese police have dismantled over 590 mafia-style organizations and over 8,900 other criminal gangs to date during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, according to Jiang.

    More than 105,000 gang-related criminal cases have been solved nationwide since 2021, he said, stressing that law enforcement agencies have maintained a zero-tolerance policy on organized crime — particularly for complex, high-profile cases.

    He noted that law enforcement authorities have also focused on the root causes of organized crime, utilizing long-term crime prevention and social governance mechanisms.

    “By disrupting the cycle in which disorder fosters crime and crime evolves into organized gangs, authorities aim to eliminate the conditions that allow such groups to thrive,” Jiang said.

    In the field of transportation, the number of major traffic accidents resulting in three or more deaths during the 14th Five-Year Plan period declined significantly — 34 percent — compared to the 2016-2020 period, Qi said.

    He highlighted that public security organs across the country have since 2021 intensified their identification and rectification of safety loopholes in sectors such as road traffic, railways and civil aviation, aiming to protect the people’s safety and property to the greatest possible extent.

    Telecom fraud crackdowns

    China launched harsh crackdowns on telecom and online fraud during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, effectively protecting the people’s lawful interests.

    Chinese police resolved 1.739 million such cases and arrested 366,000 related individuals, including 3,442 major financiers and core members of criminal groups, Jiang said.

    Police and relevant government departments intercepted 12.41 billion scam calls and 10.93 billion fraudulent text messages over the past five years, he noted.

    He said that during the same period, Chinese police deepened law enforcement cooperation with their international counterparts, dispatching work groups to countries such as Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia to boost joint operations targeting telecom fraud.

    “These efforts led to the dismantling of over 2,000 overseas fraud centers and the capture of more than 80,000 individuals,” he added.

    Enhancing autonomous driving regulation

    Responding to a question on autonomous driving, Wang Qiang, director of the MPS traffic management bureau, said that China will tighten its regulation and management of intelligent driving, as the intelligent driving systems currently installed in vehicles have not yet achieved true autonomous driving.

    “The driver remains the ultimate party responsible for operating the vehicle,” Wang said.

    He stressed that if a driver takes their hands off the wheel or their eyes off the road while the vehicle is in motion, they pose a serious risk to traffic safety and their actions could result in civil liability, administrative penalties and criminal prosecution.

    To strengthen the regulation and management of intelligent driving, police will support the refining of laws and regulations to clarify manual control in vehicle autonomy from Level 0, which indicates no driving automation, to Level 2, which indicates partial driving automation, Wang said.

    China will also encourage vehicle manufacturers to continuously improve the reliability of assisted driving systems, and to establish relevant safety technology standards, he added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: UN says Gaza aid operations under severe strain

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

    Palestinians wait to receive food in the Al-Rimal neighborhood of central Gaza City, on July 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Access to supplies for distribution to hungry Gazans and security risks for aid workers are putting relief operations under severe strain, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.

    Relief workers face significant security risks. Supply crossings remain unreliable and critical supplies are routinely delayed or blocked. The amount of aid that has been entering Gaza is a trickle compared to the immense needs, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

    “Israel must enable safe and unimpeded aid delivery, allow the entry of critical equipment and fuel, open all crossings, and restore movement along key supply routes,” OCHA said. “Humanitarian staff must be able to operate safely, people must be allowed to move freely, and supplies, including from the private sector, must reach all parts of Gaza.”

    The office said if the conditions are met, the United Nations will urgently prioritize providing food, water, shelter, medical care and protection to the civilians of Gaza who have faced unimaginable hardships for far too long. The world body stands ready to seize the opportunity of a ceasefire to significantly scale up humanitarian operations across Gaza, as it did during previous pauses in hostilities, the office said.

    OCHA warned that the hunger crisis in Gaza has never been so dire, with aid organizations reporting that as mass starvation spreads across the strip, aid workers and those they serve are wasting away.

    The office said its partners report aid workers are fainting from hunger and exhaustion. Despite catastrophic conditions, aid workers continue to deliver life-saving assistance, wherever and whenever possible.

    However, the office said that to sustain operations, including nutrition programs, the Israeli authorities must facilitate the delivery of much more aid into and across all areas of the Gaza Strip without delay.

    The humanitarians said that hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed and cannot cope with the influx of patients, including those injured by hostilities, due to a lack of supplies and fuel.

    OCHA said that local health authorities reported that in the past few days, several of their health facilities were shut down due to lack of fuel. More hospitals, including Al Shifa, are at risk of shutting down within the next few days.

    Humanitarian partners reported that people with disabilities have no food, no assistive devices and no health care. Measures must be taken to protect civilians, including the tens of thousands of people who are older or are living with disabilities.

    UN humanitarians said the Israeli authorities are the sole decision-makers on who, how and what enters the strip, adding that logistical challenges are immense.

    To collect supplies that have reached any of the fenced-off and heavily guarded Israeli crossings around Gaza, drivers need multiple access approvals, and a pause in bombing for the iron gates to open, said OCHA.

    UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher told the Security Council last week that movement requires navigating an obstacle course of coordination with Israeli forces, through active hostilities, traveling on damaged roads, and often being forced to wait at holding points or pass through areas controlled by criminal gangs.

    “All too often, civilians approaching UN trucks are shot at,” OCHA said. “Collecting supplies safely requires reliable assurances that troops would not engage or be present along convoy routes.”

    Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon, speaking at the Security Council, announced restrictive measures against OCHA staff.

    Israel will no longer grant automatic visas to OCHA’s international staff. Visas will now be limited to one-month terms, said Danon.

    Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that any punitive measures will only add to the obstacles preventing humanitarians from reaching people facing hunger, displacement and deprivation. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Half a century on, China-EU ties require collaboration rather than division

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

    Flight MU845 headed for Paris is set to depart Nanjing Lukou International Airport in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, late July 8, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU), a milestone in a relationship that has matured through dialogue, cooperation and mutual benefit.

    As the international landscape grows increasingly fraught, the anniversary offers a timely reminder: China is a critical partner to Europe, not a systemic rival.

    That distinction matters. Despite occasional disagreements, the relationship between China and Europe is underpinned by a wide range of shared interests, including trade, climate, and global governance. These areas of common ground should not be eclipsed by isolated points of friction.

    From just 2.4 billion U.S. dollars in trade in 1975 to nearly 785 billion dollars in 2024, China-EU economic ties have become one of the most vibrant engines of global growth. Tens of thousands of freight trains have linked Chinese cities with over two dozen European countries. Investment flows have steadily expanded. Tourism, education, and people-to-people exchanges are flourishing. Such a relationship is not adversarial but essential.

    Admittedly, like all major economic players, China and the EU do not agree on everything. But disagreement does not equal confrontation. In fact, it is through dialogue that differences can be managed, and mutual interests enhanced.

    Some in Europe express concerns over so-called trade imbalances and follow Washington’s talk of “de-risking” and “de-coupling from China.” But such concerns often miss the broader picture.

    The EU has long benefited from its trade with China, not only through exports of goods but through the access its businesses enjoy in a vast and evolving market. From luxury brands and automobiles to pharmaceuticals and engineering, European firms have built a strong presence in China.

    Moreover, trade is not merely about goods. Services such as education, travel and tourism, where Europe enjoys clear advantages, have formed a growing and vital part of bilateral exchanges. Chinese tourists, students, and business travelers have made meaningful contributions to Europe’s economy and cultural life.

    China and Europe also share common principles. Both advocate for multilateralism, a UN-centered international system, and a multilateral trade regime with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. Both support multipolarity and globalization. Both are committed to tackling climate change and development deficits — real challenges that demand cooperation, not confrontation.

    China, which does not seek dominance in global affairs, has never imposed its choices on Europe, nor has it blamed the EU for its domestic challenges. On the contrary, China has consistently supported a strong, united and strategically autonomous Europe. China firmly believes that Europe is a critical pole in a multipolar world and a key partner in promoting a more inclusive and just global order.

    China’s pursuit of high-quality development aligns naturally with Europe’s goals of a green transition and renewed competitiveness. Despite differences on certain issues, China’s door to Europe remains open. It will continue to expand cooperation in areas ranging from green development to digital innovation, and from AI governance to upholding a free and open world economy.

    The significance of China-EU ties extends far beyond bilateral interests. Whether in green supply chains, creating joint technological standards, or climate governance, each area of cooperation sends a signal of hope and stability to a world in flux.

    As global climate change think tank E3G rightly pointed out, China and the EU are clean-tech powerhouses and agenda-setters in global climate policy. Allowing geopolitical tensions or trade frictions to derail this cooperation would be a serious strategic mistake.

    The relationship needs more trust, not suspicion; more bridges, not barriers. This requires a return to the original spirit of China-EU engagement based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared progress.

    As former EU official Gerhard Stahl noted, framing China as a “systemic rival” has done more to fuel misunderstanding than to foster constructive engagement. China, one of Europe’s most important partners, offers long-term predictability and enormous opportunity. The prospects for China-EU relations are brighter than ever. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Sri Lanka to join China-ASEAN Expo in September as special partner

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

    The Port Access Elevated Highway project is pictured in Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Sri Lanka will join as a Special Partner Country for the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) scheduled for Sept. 17-21 in Nanning, capital city of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the expo secretariat confirmed on Wednesday.

    A high-level Sri Lankan government delegation led by senior diplomatic officials will attend the event. National key enterprises, including port companies and spice companies, will participate to deepen economic and trade ties with China and ASEAN.

    Sri Lanka will hold a national image exhibition, product display and national promotion event during the expo.

    Introduced at the 11th CAEXPO, the Special Partner Country mechanism invites Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states or Belt and Road participating countries outside China and ASEAN. This makes the expo a platform to boost exchanges and create business opportunities between China, ASEAN and beyond. Sri Lanka previously held the role at the 13th CAEXPO.

    China-Sri Lanka cooperation currently spans infrastructure, energy, port development and other sectors, helping strengthen bilateral economic and cultural ties.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese automakers unveil new models at Indonesia auto show

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

    This photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows products of Chinese auto brands during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese automakers on Wednesday unveiled new electric vehicle (EV) models in Indonesia, as demand for EVs continued to grow across the Southeast Asian country.

    At the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), held in Tangerang, Banten province, Chinese automaker BYD launched its Atto 1 model, known as Seagull or Dolphin Mini in China.

    People visit the booth of Chinese auto brand BYD during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, July 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    “This is the first Atto 1 in Southeast Asia. We’re offering it in two variants: Dynamic and Premium,” said BYD Indonesia Operations Director Nathan Sun during the launch.

    Meanwhile, Wuling introduced a new multi-purpose vehicle designed for both family and business use, called the Cortez Darion.

    People visit the booth of Chinese auto brand Wuling during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, July 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The Cortez Darion will be available in two versions: a plug-in hybrid and a full battery electric vehicle.

    The 2025 GIIAS officially opened on Wednesday, with public days scheduled from July 24 to Aug. 3.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China completes preliminary design of 4th-generation commercial fast reactor

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

    China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced that it had finished the preliminary design of the country’s first fourth-generation 1-million-kilowatt commercial fast reactor, called CFR1000.

    The announcement was made at a symposium on advanced nuclear energy development held in Fuzhou, capital of east China’s Fujian Province, on Tuesday.

    Confirmation of this progress came as the country continues to seek the development of greater green energy capabilities to power its economy amid a spate of efforts to improve its energy mix and meet its dual carbon targets.

    Zheng Yanguo, CNNC’s deputy chief engineer, said the CFR1000, with an installed capacity of 1.2 million kilowatts, demonstrates full alignment with the requirements of fourth-generation technology for enhanced safety, sustainability and economic performance.

    Fast reactors, also known as fast neutron breeder reactors, utilize fast neutrons to sustain nuclear fission and generate heat for power generation. Recognized globally as a key fourth-generation advanced nuclear energy system, fast reactors offer advantages in terms of fuel utilization, waste reduction and safety.

    Among the six reactor types categorized internationally as fourth-generation technologies, three are fast reactors, which are sodium-cooled, gas-cooled or lead-cooled. Of these, sodium-cooled fast reactors are considered the most mature and promising thanks to their high breeding ratio, strong capacity to transmute long-lived radioactive waste, and inherent safety features.

    With more than 400 reactor years of operational experience worldwide, sodium-cooled fast reactors are the most developed of the fourth-generation technologies, offering a strong foundation for commercial application.

    Experts say the successful development of the CFR1000 marks a major step forward in China’s efforts to ensure energy security, promote green and low-carbon development, and lead the global advancement of next-generation nuclear energy.

    China views fast reactor development as a crucial step in its “thermal reactors, fast reactors, fusion reactors” three-stage nuclear energy development strategy, Zheng said. China’s first experimental fast reactor was successfully connected to the grid in 2011.

    Over the past more than 10 years, China has independently developed a full range of core and supporting technologies, and established a complete industrial chain for large-scale fast reactors, Zheng said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China power into women’s basketball final at Universiade

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

    China defeated Poland 71-67 after overtime to reach the women’s basketball final at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games on Wednesday.

    China will face the United States, who edged Hungary 73-71 in the other semifinal, for the championship on Friday.

    Chinese guard Tian Yuanyuan emerged as the hero, scoring all seven of her points in overtime after the two teams were tied 62-62 at the end of regulation.

    China’s small forward Chen Yujie shot nine of 14 for a game-high 24 points, including four of five from beyond the arc. Center Liu Yutong and power forward Tang Zhiting added 14 points apiece.

    Poland’s shooting guard Magdalena Szymkiewicz led her side with 13 points, while 2.01-meter center Kamila Borkowska contributed 12.

    China started strong, jumping out to a 15-7 lead after Liu, Chen and Tang hit back-to-back 3-pointers, prompting Poland’s coach to call a timeout with four minutes left in the first quarter.

    Poland responded with a 26-11 run to take a 33-26 halftime lead.

    China surged back in the third quarter with an 11-0 run to go ahead 37-33 midway through the period. Poland answered with a 10-0 run of its own, capped by two free throws and a layup from Anna Winkowska, to take a 48-45 lead into the fourth.

    Li Xingnuo opened the final quarter with a 3-pointer to level the game at 48-48. The teams traded baskets down the stretch, tying at 58-58 with 1:50 to play.

    Szymkiewicz gave Poland a 60-58 lead with two free throws, but China responded with four straight points on a pair of layups. Poland’s Julia Piestrzynska attacked the basket to tie it 62-62. After Li’s missed 3-pointer, the game went to overtime.

    Poland managed just three points in the extra period, falling behind 69-65 with 18 seconds remaining. A timeout and late foul strategy couldn’t prevent China from sealing the 71-67 win.

    “We have tired legs after yesterday’s hard-fought quarterfinal win against Japan, so you could see we only scored a few points in the second quarter,” said Chinese coach Zhao Xuetong.

    “In the halftime break, I told the players to play as we planned and don’t think much about the result. To tell the truth, we have already reached where we expect before the Games,” added Zhao. “Reaching the last four is OK for us, so everyone is relaxed mentally.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Latest UAVs, counter-UAVs showcased in China 2025-07-22 16:51:05 On Monday, the theme day event on unmanned and counter-unmanned land combat systems in the military trade market held by the China North Industries Group (Norinco Group) kicked off in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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

      BEIJING, July 22 — On Monday, the theme day event on unmanned and counter-unmanned land combat systems in the military trade market held by the China North Industries Group (Norinco Group) kicked off in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The latest equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, and counter-UAVs were all showcased.

      The theme day event was divided into dynamic performance and static display. The dynamic part displayed aerial “offensive and defensive” operations such as reconnaissance, informed planning, penetration and attack, etc.The exhibition area displayed unmanned and counter-unmanned equipment including UAVs, airborne munitions, loitering munitions. In addition, the wheeled gunnery with an unmanned turret that can automatically load and fire, the tank with an onboard UAV system and a radio jamming system, were also showcased.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Hainan’s customs closure operation fuels global trade growth

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

    The island-wide independent customs operation is a crucial step in a broader strategy to establish Hainan as a premier high-level Free Trade Port by 2050. Let’s delve into the specifics of this operation and examine the significant achievements of the Hainan Free Trade Port over the past seven years.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection Strengthens Regulation of ‘Slime Toys’ to Ensure Children’s Safety

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    Since March 1, 2024, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has designated boron content in “slime toys” as a mandatory inspection item. Both imported and domestically manufactured slime toys must undergo random sampling inspections according to national standards before being released from the production premises, imported or places on the market. Only products meeting the relevant regulations are allowed to be sold. To further ensure children’s safety, beginning August 1, 2025, the inspection approach for these products will change from Random-selected batch inspection to Batch-by-batch examination, thereby reinforcing control at the source.
    BSMI explains that any products failing quality checks during market sampling will be required to be withdrawn and recalled for correction within a specified period in accordance with Article 59, Paragraph 1 of the Commodity Inspection Act. Any person who releases from production premises, exports, imports, or places on the market any commodity failing to meet inspection requirements shall be fined between NT$200,000 and NT$2,000,000 in accordance with Article 60, Paragraph 1 of the same Act. BSMI will continue to conduct market sampling and inspection programs for these toys. If non-compliance is detected, follow-up investigations will be carried out, including interviews and documentation, followed by enforcement actions in line with the Commodity Inspection Act, safeguarding consumer rights with a double protection mechanism.
    BSMI emphasizes that all toys intended for children under the age of 14 are subject to mandatory inspection as announced. Regardless of whether the toys are imported or domestically produced, they must complete the inspection process and display the commodity inspection mark before being allowed on the domestic market. BSMI also advises consumers to pay attention to the following when purchasing and playing toys:
    1.Purchase toys that label the Commodity Inspection Mark (Picture as attachment file ).
    2.Check whether the toy has detailed labeling in Chinese, and carefully read the information regarding the appropriate age range, precautions, main ingredients or materials, warnings, and instructions for playing.
    3.Choose toys that are appropriate for the child’s age. Do not give toys intended for older children to young children, as this may cause injury.
    4.Stretchable slime toys may contain chemical substances such as borax. Prolonged contact and play can easily cause allergic dermatitis or allergic reactions. Therefore, playing time should be limited, and hands should be washed immediately after playing.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese team wins RoboCup Humanoid League in AdultSize category

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

    China’s Tsinghua University has placed top of the AdultSize category in the RoboCup Humanoid League soccer world championship, in the first time a Chinese team has claimed the top honor.

    RoboCup was founded in 1997 and ranks among the world’s most prestigious robotics competitions. This year’s event was held in Brazil, attracting over 20 teams from 12 countries, including China, the United States, Germany, the Republic of Korea and France.

    Tsinghua dominated the competition using Chinese-developed Booster T1 robots, achieving decisive victories over multiple opponents, including a team from the University of Texas. In an all-Chinese final, Tsinghua defeated a team from China Agricultural University, marking the first time teams from Chinese institutions secured both gold and silver in the category.

    Competing robots require not only lightweight, agile, impact-resistant hardware, but also sophisticated capabilities like real-time perception, cognitive decision-making, advanced motion control and multi-agent coordination, meaning the league constitutes a comprehensive test of full-stack robotic capabilities, according to a senior manager at Booster Robotics, which developed the T1 robots.

    Industry analysts noted that the outstanding performance of Chinese robots at this international event has reaffirmed China’s growing expertise in robotics R&D and application.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions

    By Jamie Tahana in The Hague for RNZ Pacific

    The United Nations’ highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries long frustrated with the pace of global action to address climate change.

    In a landmark opinion delivered yesterday in The Hague, the president of the International Court of Justice, Yuji Iwasawa, said climate change was an “urgent and existential threat” that was “unequivocally” caused by human activity with consequences and effects that crossed borders.

    The court’s opinion was the culmination of six years of advocacy and diplomatic manoeuvring which started with a group of Pacific university students in 2019.

    They were frustrated at what they saw was a lack of action to address the climate crisis, and saw current mechanisms to address it as woefully inadequate.

    Their idea was backed by the government of Vanuatu, which convinced the UN General Assembly to seek the court’s advisory opinion on what countries’ obligations are under international law.

    The court’s 15 judges were asked to provide an opinion on two questions: What are countries obliged to do under existing international law to protect the climate and environment, and, second, what are the legal consequences for governments when their acts — or lack of action — have significantly harmed the climate and environment?

    The International Court of Justice in The Hague yesterday . . . landmark non-binding rulings on the climate crisis. Image: X/@CIJ_ICJ

    Overnight, reading a summary that took nearly two hours to deliver, Iwasawa said states had clear obligations under international law, and that countries — and, by extension, individuals and companies within those countries — were required to curb emissions.

    Iwasawa said the environment and human rights obligations set out in international law did indeed apply to climate change.

    ‘Precondition for human rights’
    “The protection of the environment is a precondition for the enjoyment of human rights,” he said, adding that sea-level rise, desertification, drought and natural disasters “may significantly impair certain human rights, including the right to life”.

    To reach its conclusion, judges waded through tens of thousands of pages of written submissions and heard two weeks of oral arguments in what the court said was the ICJ’s largest-ever case, with more than 100 countries and international organisations providing testimony.

    They also examined the entire corpus of international law — including human rights conventions, the law of the sea, the Paris climate agreement and many others — to determine whether countries have a human rights obligation to address climate change.

    The president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Yuji Iwasawa, delivering the landmark rulings on climate change. Image: X/@CIJ_ICJ

    Major powers and emitters, like the United States and China, had argued in their testimonies that existing UN agreements, such as the Paris climate accord, were sufficient to address climate change.

    But the court found that states’ obligations extended beyond climate treaties, instead to many other areas of international law, such as human rights law, environmental law, and laws around restricting cross-border harm.

    Significantly for many Pacific countries, the court also provided an opinion on what would happen if sea levels rose to such a level that some states were lost altogether.

    “Once a state is established, the disappearance of one of its constituent elements would not necessarily entail the loss of its statehood.”

    Significant legal weight
    The ICJ’s opinion is legally non-binding. But even so, advocates say it carries significant legal and political weight that cannot be ignored, potentially opening the floodgates for climate litigation and claims for compensation or reparations for climate-related loss and damage.

    Individuals and groups could bring lawsuits against their own countries for failing to comply with the court’s opinion, and states could also return to the International Court of Justice to hold each other to account.

    The opinion would also be a powerful precedent for legislators and judges to call on as they tackle questions related to the climate crisis, and give small countries greater weight in negotiations over future COP agreements and other climate mechanisms.

    Outside the court, several dozen climate activists, from both the Netherlands and abroad, had gathered on a square as cyclists and trams rumbled by on the summer afternoon. Among them was Siaosi Vaikune, a Tongan who was among those original students to hatch the idea for the challenge.

    “Everyone has been waiting for this moment,” he said. “It’s been six years of campaigning.

    “Frontline communities have demanded justice again and again,” Vaikune said. “And this is another step towards that justice.”

    Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu (cenbtre) speaks to the media after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings on climate change in The Hague yesterday. Image: X/CIJ_ICJ

    ‘It gives hope’
     Vanuatu’s Climate Minister Ralph Regenvanu said the ruling was better than he expected and he was emotional about the result.

    “The most pleasing aspect is [the ruling] was so strong in the current context where climate action and policy seems to be going backwards,” Regenvanu told RNZ Pacific.

    “It gives such hope to the youth, because they were the ones who pushed this.

    “I think it will regenerate an entire new generation of youth activists to push their governments for a better future for themselves.”

    Regenvanu said the result showed the power of multilateralism.

    “There was a point in time where everyone could compromise to agree to have this case heard here, and then here again, we see the court with the judges from all different countries of the world all unanimously agreeing on such a strong opinion, it gives you hope for multilateralism.”

    He said the Pacific now has more leverage in climate negotiations.

    “Communities on the ground, who are suffering from sea level rise, losing territory and so on, they know what they want, and we have to provide that,” Regenvanu said.

    “Now we know that we can rely on international cooperation because of the obligations that have been declared here to assist them.”

    The director of climate change at the Pacific Community (SPC), Coral Pasisi, also said the decision was a strong outcome for Pacific Island nations.

    “The acknowledgement that the science is very clear, there is a direct clause between greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and the harm that is causing, particularly the most vulnerable countries.”

    She said the health of the environment is closely linked to the health of people, which was acknowledged by the court.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Among SCO Countries 2025 held in Tianjin

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

    Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Among SCO Countries 2025 held in Tianjin

    Updated: July 24, 2025 07:07 Xinhua
    This photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows a scene during the Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries 2025 in north China’s Tianjin. The event attracted some 300 participants from home and abroad. Sideline events including a calligraphy exhibition, a sculpture exhibition, and an intangible heritage exhibition were also held during the dialogue. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Investing in China for win-win future becomes prevailing consensus among global investors: spokesperson

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

    Investing in China for win-win future becomes prevailing consensus among global investors: spokesperson

    BEIJING, July 23 — Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday said investing in China for a win-win future has become a prevailing consensus among global investors.

    He added that China welcomes companies from across the world, including those from the United States, to participate in the Chinese modernization drive and strive for greater progress while integrating themselves into high-quality development.

    A recent report released by the U.S.-China Business Council shows that 82 percent of U.S. companies in China reported profit in the year of 2024, and many say uncertainties in China-U.S. relations and tariffs are their top concerns but the Chinese market remains vital.

    In response, Guo said as of March 2025, 1.24 million foreign-funded companies had been established in China, with a total investment volume of nearly 3 trillion U.S. dollars.

    “While contributing to China’s reform and opening up, these companies have gained opportunities to grow stronger and received considerable returns,” said Guo, adding that the first half of 2025 witnessed a two-digit growth rate in the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in China.

    Guo noted that the third China International Supply Chain Expo wrapped up with the number of participating countries and regions reaching 75, growing from 55 in the first expo.

    The number of U.S. exhibitors is up by 15 percent compared with that of last year, continuing to lead in the number of foreign exhibitors. Over 65 percent of exhibitors were Fortune Global 500 firms or industry leaders, he added.

    “Foreign-funded companies have cast a vote of confidence in China’s economic prospects with their concrete actions,” he said.

    Guo added that the Chinese government recently rolled out new steps to encourage foreign investment, showing its sincerity and determination in advancing high-standard opening up.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks agrees on prisoner exchange, differs on ceasefire

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

    Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a third round of peace talks on Wednesday evening at the Ciragan Palace, during which the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed on ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting.

    Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov led the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, respectively. The closed-door talks were chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

    Following the talks, which lasted for less than one hour, Umerov said at a press conference that Ukraine continues to insist on a full and unconditional ceasefire as the essential foundation for effective diplomacy.

    “We are ready for a ceasefire now and to start substantive peace negotiations, and it is up to the other side to accept this basic step towards peace,” Umerov said.

    “We emphasize that the ceasefire must be genuine. It must include a complete cessation of strikes on civilian and critical infrastructure,” he said.

    Prior to the talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Moscow and Kiev are “diametrically opposed” in their positions on how to end the conflict, noting that “much work” still needs to be done.

    The Ukrainian side has proposed to Russia to hold a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “by the end of August,” where the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be “especially valuable,” he said.

    During a separate press conference after the talks, Medinsky said Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,200 prisoners of war each, including a proposal from Moscow to swap about 30 civilians held by Ukraine in the Kursk region.

    Russia has returned the bodies of 7,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers and is ready to return 3,000 more, he said, requesting the return of any number of deceased Russian soldiers from Ukraine.

    He also said that the Russian side proposed establishing three online working groups with Ukraine to address political, humanitarian, and military issues, and asked Ukraine to consider declaring short ceasefires of 24-48 hours along the contact line to evacuate the wounded soldiers and recover the bodies of fallen troops.

    As to the Putin-Zelensky meeting Ukraine proposed, Medinsky said such a meeting is not being considered until certain processes are completed.

    Meanwhile, Zelensky wrote on social media platform X after the talks that the ninth stage of prisoner exchange took place “today,” which involved more than 1,000 people from the Ukrainian side, including those “seriously ill and severely wounded.”

    “It is important that the exchanges are ongoing,” he wrote.

    In his opening remarks to the talks, Fidan urged the two delegations to engage in result-oriented negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and ultimately ending the war.

    “Our goal is to end this bloody war, which has come at a heavy cost, as soon as possible,” Fidan said.

    While the previous two rounds of talks in Istanbul — held on May 16 and June 2 — led to the exchange of thousands of war prisoners and the bodies of fallen soldiers, they produced little progress toward a ceasefire.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Iran agrees to IAEA visit in coming weeks

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

    Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran has agreed to receive a technical team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which will visit Iran in two to three weeks.

    The visit from the IAEA technical delegation to Iran will happen “very soon, in two to three weeks,” Gharibabadi told reporters.

    He said the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is assessing the damages to the nuclear installations, and “the delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to the (nuclear) sites.”

    Gharibabadi added that if a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran takes place, it will only be done indirectly.

    On Monday, Gharibabadi held a special meeting with the ambassadors of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, during which he “detailed the dimensions of the recent acts of aggression” by Israel and the United States against Iran, according to the Iranian foreign ministry.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China calls for opposition to unilateral tariffs, defense of multilateral trading system at WTO

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

    China has called for opposition to unilateral tariff actions and the defense of the multilateral trading system at a two-day meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Council, which concluded on Wednesday.

    In a statement presented at the meeting, the Chinese delegation noted that global trade turbulence is intensifying, marked by rising uncertainty and increased risks of fragmentation.

    In recent months, new unilateral tariff measures have continued to emerge, and the volume of trade affected by restrictive measures has reached 2.7 trillion U.S. dollars, the highest level since statistics became available in 2009, the delegation said.

    Against this backdrop, the delegation called on WTO members to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, and to more effectively support the multilateral trading system.

    The delegation elaborated on a three-pronged “SDR” framework previously proposed by China, namely “Stability as the cornerstone, Development as the priority, and Reform as the pathway,” noting that the proposed efforts include jointly upholding WTO principles such as the most-favored-nation (MFN) treatment and non-discrimination, supporting the integration of developing members into the multilateral trading system, and advancing in-depth WTO reform.

    The delegation stressed that bilateral agreements reached or related measures taken by relevant members to ease trade tensions must comply with WTO rules.

    The delegation also suggested that the WTO Secretariat strengthen its monitoring and analysis of unilateral measures and bilateral agreements, and promptly inform members of their impact, especially the potential negative spillover effects on third-party members.

    Brazil, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Venezuela and other WTO members stated at the meeting that escalating trade turbulence is not in the common interest of members. Unilateral tariff measures, they noted, undermine the foundation of multilateral rules, significantly raise costs for businesses and consumers, and particularly hinder the economic growth and social development of vulnerable developing members.

    Given the current circumstances, they emphasized that upholding the multilateral trading system has become more critical than ever. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Over 145,000 displaced as sporadic violence persists in Syria’s Sweida: UN

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

    Sporadic clashes, drone strikes, and ground fighting continued in southern Syria’s Sweida province and surrounding areas despite a declared truce, with the number of displaced reaching over 145,000, the United Nations said Wednesday.

    According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the violence between July 20 and 22 has included mortar attacks and aerial surveillance, further injuring civilians and forcing thousands to flee. Most of the displaced have remained within Sweida province, while others have sought safety in neighboring Daraa and Rural Damascus governorates.

    Access to basic services remains severely disrupted across Sweida. The UN reported widespread outages in electricity, water, fuel, and telecommunications, while food insecurity is worsening due to market disruptions and the closure of bakeries.

    Humanitarian organizations have begun responding to the crisis, delivering medical care, protection services, food, clean water, and non-food items to affected communities, although access constraints continue to hamper efforts.

    Two batches of aid distributions from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) have reached parts of Sweida and Salkhad districts, providing food, fuel, and medical supplies.

    The UN warned that displacement is still ongoing and that overcrowded shelters, poor sanitation facilities, and contamination from explosive ordnance are compounding protection risks for already vulnerable populations.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Yin headlines star-studded field for 2025 Buick LPGA Shanghai

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

    The Buick LPGA Shanghai will return to the Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club from October 9-12, organizers announced on Wednesday.

    As the first event of the 2025 LPGA Fall Asia Swing, it will bring together the world’s top female golfers for a thrilling showdown, delivering an elite competition and reigniting golf’s momentum.

    Yin Ruoning of China competes during the women’s individual stroke play round 1 of golf at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

    Jointly sanctioned by the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) and the China LPGA (CLPGA), the Buick LPGA Shanghai has established itself as a global stage for champions.

    Featuring 81 top players competing for a 2.2 million U.S. dollars purse under a no-cut format, the Buick LPGA Shanghai will see defending champion Yin Ruoning headline the world-class lineup. The Chinese star, a former world No. 1 and major winner, aims for back-to-back victories on home soil.

    In the autumn of 2024, Yin Ruoning delivered a career-defining performance at the Buick LPGA Shanghai, carding eight birdies in a blistering final round to shoot 8-under par and finish at a record-breaking 25-under par, claiming the title and etching her name into the tournament lore.

    “The Buick LPGA Shanghai holds a special place in my heart,” said Yin. “It has witnessed my growth and opened the door for countless young Chinese players to pursue their dreams. I am deeply grateful to the Buick brand for its lasting support of me, junior golf, and the overall development of the sport in China.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Pushes to Safeguard American Innovation From China

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)

    WASHINGTON – After releasing a bombshell report detailing how critical technology is vulnerable to espionage by the Chinese Communist Party, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) detailed why Congress must pass her INNOVATE Act to protect and advance American innovation.
    Ernst laid out how her bill to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs would cut red tape, ensure that funding goes to truly small businesses and startups, and strengthen protections against China’s attempts to steal taxpayer-funded intellectual property.

    Watch Senator Ernst’s full remark here.
    Ernst’s full remarks:
    “Today’s hearing comes at a pivotal moment.
    “America has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation.
    “Nonetheless, our adversaries — especially China — are working overtime to undermine us.
    “Over the past 100 years, the United States of America has catalyzed the world’s most consequential technology breakthroughs.
    “From putting mankind on the moon, to unlocking a whole new digital frontier, Americans didn’t just invent. We built.
    “We turned those big dreams into real-world breakthroughs, securing a long and prosperous period of economic might and global leadership.
    “But after a century of wins, we cannot become complacent.
    “Over the past 20 years, those in power in Washington have looked the other way as China initiated a comprehensive industrial espionage strategy.
    “They’re not hiding it either. The Chinese Communist Party, through its Made in China 2025 plan, has made crystal clear its goal to eliminate U.S. technological leadership in critical industries.
    “We need to be more clear-eyed, folks. China desires nothing more than to surpass the United States technologically and militarily.
    “They want to impose their authoritarian ideology on the world and destroy the West.
    “If we want any shot at preserving America’s leadership and warfighting capabilities, we have to lock down our innovation pipeline.
    “The truth is, America has left its door wide open, effectively inviting our adversaries to take advantage.
    “As a result, sensitive industries have become vulnerable to exploitation, allowing countries like China to use well-known techniques— including talent recruitment programs— to steal our innovations.
    “The CCP forces innovators across our vibrant startup economy to hand over trade secrets and intellectual property as a cost of doing business.
    “They invest in American firms, not to help, but to scheme, snoop, and steal.
    “The United States Trade Representative and FBI estimate intellectual property theft by China costs our economy between $225-600 billion per year.
    “The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are no exception.
    “In 2021, the Pentagon first sounded the alarm, revealing the pervasive exploitation of the SBIR program by foreign bad actors and recommended a foreign ties due diligence review process for applicants.
    “That’s why, through the SBIR STTR Extension Act of 2022, I fought to establish a framework to identify the extent of foreign risk, vet each company coming through the doors, and stop awarding awards to malicious actors.
    “It was a strong start, but it isn’t enough. Congress must take further action to secure the critical technologies being cultivated in these programs.
    “In fact, my recent report on this subject showed that 64 percent of applications flagged for foreign risk were still eligible to receive taxpayer dollars. That’s unacceptable. I ask unanimous consent to enter this report into the record.
    “We cannot afford to keep investing taxpayer dollars to develop and deploy our best homegrown technologies, while failing to safeguard them against theft by our adversaries.
    “This is why earlier this year I introduced the INNOVATE Act.
    “It would tighten our defenses, standardizing foreign ties due diligence in SBIR across participating agencies and giving agencies more muscle to claw back award dollars when our national security is threatened. It’s just common sense.
    “Let me be clear, this is only a first step. The disturbing reality is that China is already conducting economic warfare in our homeland by targeting our farmland and critical infrastructure.
    “If we want to win the next century and beyond, we must protect our innovators, our intellectual property, and the technologies that will shape our future.
    “I am looking forward to hearing from our expert witnesses today on the scale of these threats and response measures for Congress to consider.”

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