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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s house prices remained broadly stable in April 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — Commercial housing prices in 70 large and medium-sized cities in China remained generally stable in April 2025, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.

    According to the agency’s statistics, compared to March 2025, housing prices in the cities in question remained at the same level or fell slightly in April of this year. Prices continued to fall year-on-year, but the rate of decline slowed further. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s house prices remained broadly stable in April 2025 /detailed version-1/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — Commercial housing prices in 70 large and medium-sized cities in China remained generally stable in April 2025, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.

    According to the agency’s statistics, compared to March 2025, housing prices in the cities in question remained at the same level or slightly decreased in April of this year. Prices continued to fall year-on-year, but the rate of decline slowed even more.

    New home prices in the first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen fell 2.1 percent year-on-year in April, compared with a 2.8 percent decline in March.

    Compared with the previous month, prices for new housing in the country’s first-line cities remained at the same level. At the same time, prices for secondary housing in them decreased by 0.2 percent compared with March.

    Housing prices in second- and third-line cities also fell year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Total Fixed Investment Up 4 Pct in Jan-Apr 2025 /detailed version-1/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — China’s total fixed-asset investment rose 4 percent in January-April 2025 from a year earlier, official data showed Monday.

    Excluding the real estate sector, China’s fixed-asset investment rose 8 percent year-on-year during the period, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

    In particular, investments in infrastructure grew by 5.8 percent, and in manufacturing by 8.8 percent.

    A breakdown by industry shows that investments in the primary sector of the economy /agriculture, forestry, fisheries, livestock/ increased by 13.2 percent compared to the same period last year, investments in the secondary sector increased by 11.7 percent, while in the tertiary sector, on the contrary, they decreased by 0.2 percent. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu Attended Charity Ball hosted by the Sydney Chapter of the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women (GFCBW)

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Wu were honoured to attend the charity ball hosted by the Sydney Chapter of the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women (GFCBW). The event brought together 30 GFCBW members from Taiwan led by Global Chairwoman Ms. Shu-Min Lin, along with Taiwanese community leaders in Sydney and NSW dignitaries, including the Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, Dr. Hugh McDermott MP, the Hon. Scott Farlow MLC, Tim James MP, Monica Tudehope MP, Clr. Michelle Chuang of Willoughby, and Clr. Barbara Ward of Ku-ring-gai—all united in support of efforts to combat domestic and family violence.
    In his speech, DG Wu commended the GFCBW Sydney team for their longstanding commitment to empowering women and advancing gender equality through leadership and entrepreneurship. He highlighted that Taiwan enacted the Domestic Violence Prevention Act in 1998, becoming the first country in Asia to provide comprehensive legal protections against domestic violence. Taiwan is eager to work with Australia to strengthen joint efforts in prevention and support.
    All proceeds from the charity ball were donated to Women’s Community Shelters (WCS), supporting their life-saving work with women and children impacted by domestic and family violence. Chair of the NSW Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group, the Hon. Anthony Roberts, praised the Taiwanese community as true “winter friends.” Representing the NSW Premier, Dr. Hugh McDermott—Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General and Co-Chair of the Friendship Group—called for greater attention and action to address domestic and family violence issues.
    The charity ball is a big success, and once again highlights the Taiwanese community’s strong commitment to giving back to Australian society. It also reflects Taiwan’s dedication to being a global force for good.

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  • Taiwan is not ruling out ‘political warfare’ by China, coast guard says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Taiwan’s coast guard said on Monday China could try to disrupt public morale on the island ahead of President Lai Ching-te’s one-year anniversary this week, after images surfaced on social media of a person planting a Chinese flag on a Taiwan beach.

    China calls Lai, who completes a year in office on Tuesday, a “separatist”, and has rebuffed his offers for talks.

    Lai rejects China’s sovereignty claims over the democratic and entirely separately governed island, saying only Taiwan’s people can decide their future.

    Last week, Taiwan’s China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council said Beijing could hold more military drills to “stir up trouble” around the anniversary.

    On Sunday, images posted on Chinese social media showed a man who claimed to have sailed across the Taiwan Strait on a small boat landing on a remote beach and planting a Chinese flag, before returning to China. The video was later deleted.

    On Friday, Taiwan’s coast guard said it had arrested two Chinese nationals after they sailed into Taiwan illegally on a rubber boat and landed on a beach on the island’s northwest coast.

    Asked about the two incidents, Hsieh Ching-chin, deputy head of Taiwan’s coast guard, said China has been taking the opportunity for a while now to carry out drills and use other pressure tactics.

    “It cannot be ruled out that on the anniversary of President Lai’s inauguration, the Chinese communists will again use similar tactics and videos to engage in political warfare to disrupt the morale of our people,” he told reporters.

    Hsieh said the video of the flag planting was indeed taken on the beach in Taiwan’s Taoyuan, but whether by someone who crossed over from China, or was helped by someone in Taiwan to film it, was still being investigated.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China and Uzbekistan have created a joint archaeological center

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — The Archaeological Institute of North China’s Shanxi Province, the Shanxi Province Museum and Fergana State University (Uzbekistan) recently established a joint archaeological center in Uzbekistan.

    The opening ceremony of the Fergana-Shanxi Archaeological Center and the Laboratory for the Protection and Restoration of Cultural Monuments was held at the Fergana State University in the city of Fergana. At the same time, a multimedia exhibition “The Age of Yu Hong /533-592/” was opened at the said university, according to the website of the Cultural Heritage Protection Department of Shanxi Province.

    Yu Hong is a native of Central Asia. He was sent on a mission to the Celestial Empire and then stayed and held a high position.

    The exhibition is said to allow visitors to deepen their understanding of the cultural landscape of the Silk Road and Central Asia.

    The Great Silk Road, formed more than 2,000 years ago as a trans-Eurasian highway, facilitated economic and cultural exchanges between China and the West. The Sogdians, who inhabited the territory of Sogdiana from the middle of the 1st millennium BC, actively participated in trade along this route. One of the representatives of the Sogdians is considered to be Yu Hong, who came to the Celestial Empire more than 1,400 years ago and “established roots” in its territory, shared the director of the Archaeological Institute of Shanxi Province Fan Wenqian.

    Both sides, according to him, will cooperate in the field of joint archaeological research, training of specialists, protection of cultural monuments and organization of exhibitions.

    Rector of Fergana State University Bakhodirjon Shermukhammadov noted the ancient history of contacts between Central Asia and China. He expressed confidence that cooperation with China will contribute to the development of archaeological research at the university.

    The interaction between the two sides clearly demonstrates the modern significance of the Great Silk Road. Fergana State University is trying to serve as an example of Uzbek-Chinese cultural exchanges and cooperation, he added.

    Let us recall that in 1999, an ancient tomb was discovered in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province. According to the epitaph, a native of Central Asia was buried there, who bore the Chinese surname and name Yu Hong.

    It became one of the sensational events in the archaeological community. Yu Hong’s tomb was listed as one of the top 10 archaeological discoveries in China that year. The white marble sarcophagus and other exquisite cultural relics unearthed during the excavation were displayed in many countries and regions around the world, including the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. -0-

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  • Japan halts some poultry imports from Brazil after bird flu outbreak

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Japan has suspended imports of poultry meat from the southern Brazilian city of Montenegro and live poultry from the wider state of Rio Grande do Sul following a bird flu outbreak, an official at Japan’s agriculture ministry said on Monday.

    The ban took effect on Friday after Brazil, the world’s largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm. The announcement triggered protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers.

    Japan relies heavily on chicken imports from Brazil, and the spread of bird flu in Brazil could affect the meat market in Japan, where food prices are already on the rise.

    According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan’s self-sufficiency rate for poultry meat, including processed products, is around 65%.

    In the 2024 fiscal year, which ended on March 31, Japan imported about 429,000 metric tons of chicken meat from Brazil, accounting for nearly 70% of poultry meat imports, excluding processed items.

    “We will closely monitor the impact on domestic distribution and market conditions,” a ministry official said.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU scientists have developed a method for determining biocarbon in jet fuel samples using accelerator mass spectrometry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The NSU-NNC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center conducted the first analysis of biocarbon content in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) samples. Four samples of different origin were analyzed during the laboratory study. The results showed that the accelerator mass spectrometry method can become a routine method for analyzing biocarbon in SAF aviation fuel.

    — We were approached by specialists from the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (Moscow) to analyze the biocarbon content in kerosene samples using accelerator mass spectrometry. This analysis is necessary for the certification of the aviation fuel they are developing and its further use within the framework of modern requirements. This development is of particular relevance, which will only increase over time: in order to reduce the carbon footprint, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched the CORSIA program in 2016, which obliges airlines to compensate for the growth of emissions. The goal of this program is to prevent the growth of carbon dioxide emissions relative to the 2020 level. Russia also plans to participate in this international program. From 2025, flights from the EU must use 2% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) — fuel with a biogenic component. By 2050, this share will reach 63%, — said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk, Director of the NSU-NNC UMS Collective Use Center.

    SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is a product of processing biomass, which includes vegetable oils, animal fat, lignocellulosic wood waste, and microalgae. Processing, depending on the type of feedstock, may include catalytic hydrogenation, hydrocracking, hydrodeoxygenation, isomerization, gasification, and the Fischer-Tropsch process. The resulting processing product is then added to kerosene obtained from fossil hydrocarbon sources.

    Russia is one of the largest producers of jet fuel — 12.8 million tons of this type of fuel were produced in 2021 — and also has huge raw material potential for SAF production. In 2020, the production of vegetable oils amounted to 7.3 million tons. The production of “sustainable aviation fuel” requires certification and control over compliance with the requirements for the minimum content of the “biocarbon” share, so a routine method for its analysis is needed. This analysis can be performed by measuring the concentration of radiocarbon, for example, indirectly by the radioactivity of the material, or by the direct method of accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS). Both methods for determining radiocarbon have been developed in Russia, but accelerator mass spectrometry is represented only in the Novosibirsk UMS Center of Collective Use of NSU-NNC.

    Search for biogenic carbon

    — “Biogenic” carbon differs from fossil carbon in its isotopic composition — primarily in the concentration of the radioactive isotope C-14 (radiocarbon) relative to the main stable isotope C-12. In modern biological objects, the proportion of radiocarbon, although extremely small — about 10 to the minus tenth power % — is still at a level detectable by modern technology; however, due to the beta decay of the C-14 nucleus, over time the amount of radiocarbon in fossil raw materials becomes orders of magnitude smaller and quantitative determination becomes impossible.

    Accelerator mass spectrometry provides the ability to reliably measure the concentration of radiocarbon in any samples at a level above 10 to the -14th power %, which is 0.01% of the current level in the biosphere. Therefore, by conducting UMS analysis of any materials, including kerosene, food additives, drugs, etc., it is possible to determine with high accuracy the proportion of carbon of modern biological origin, – explained Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.

    The NSU-NNC UMS Collective Use Center received 4 samples from RGUNG as introductory or test experiments, including two reference (standard) samples, which were kerosene obtained exclusively from biological raw materials and kerosene from fossil oil, as well as two samples of kerosene obtained by mixing the first two in proportions unknown to Novosibirsk scientists. Innovative sample preparation aimed at overcoming the “sulfur barrier” was used in the analysis of the samples. As Ekaterina Parkhomchuk explained, the complexity of fuel analysis lies in the high content of sulfur and nitrogen, which cause rapid corrosion of measuring instruments. A unique graphitizer has been developed at Novosibirsk State University, which allows working even with high-sulfur oils. This gives Russia a technological advantage over foreign analogues.

    — UMS analysis requires the production of a graphite cathode from the material being studied. This is done by burning the sample, extracting the target carbon dioxide from the resulting complex gas mixture and catalytically carbonizing it into elemental graphite. The difficulty of analyzing most hydrocarbon fuels is that the material may contain impurity elements such as sulfur and nitrogen, which quickly disable traditionally used “graphitizers”, such as those offered by the Swiss company Ionplus. Several years ago, NSU developed and assembled a graphitization stand that allows for the preparation of graphitized samples for UMS cathodes with sufficient purity even from high-sulfur oils, which distinguishes it from foreign analogues. It was used for the work described, — said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.

    The studies were conducted under special conditions, observing all standardized requirements for laboratories that conduct radiocarbon studies not only of ancient samples, but also of samples containing excessive amounts of radiocarbon. These measures are designed to ensure radiation and biological safety, as well as to prevent cross-contamination of samples and false test results. Sample preparation of biological and C-14-labeled samples is carried out in different laboratories. Personnel working in one laboratory do not have access to the other. Employees of both laboratories maintain isolation from each other, do not cross paths in offices, lunch rooms, and recreation areas. Also, both laboratories use separate chemicals, materials, and utensils.

    — Three graphite cathodes were made from each sample and UMS analysis was performed on all samples. It turned out that one reference sample did not contain C-14, i.e. it belonged to fossil raw materials (most likely oil), and the concentration of radiocarbon in the second reference sample slightly exceeded the modern level of C-14. This indicates that the time of origin of the plant raw materials from which the biogenic fuel was obtained corresponds to the period 2000-2010, when the concentration of radiocarbon in the atmosphere was still higher than usual as a result of nuclear tests conducted in the 50-70s of the last century. In other words, both samples really belonged to two different sources of production — fossil (oil, gas or coal) and modern (biomass). And the other two samples showed results different from the first two — one contained about 6% biogenic carbon, and the second — about 13%. Our experimental results coincided with the calculated ratios, according to which the RGUNG specialists prepared mixed samples, which confirms the validity of using the UMS method to determine biocarbon, – summed up Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.

    Promising technology

    The technology of joint processing of lignocellulosic raw materials PCH-SAF, developed at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), is based on the processes of fast pyrolysis, delayed coking and hydrocracking of traditional oil and plant raw materials. Waste is used as the initial biomass – sawdust of coniferous and deciduous trees, sunflower husks, etc.

    — This technology consists of the joint processing of plant and oil raw materials. There are three stages of obtaining the component: fast pyrolysis of biomass, coking and hydrocracking. By means of fast pyrolysis, we liquefy the initial biomass and obtain the so-called bio-oil at the output. At the coking stage, co-processing of oil residues, for example, tar, with bio-oil occurs. At the hydrocracking stage, the raw material is a mixture of vacuum gas oil with the gas oil fraction of the coking process, containing bio-oil components, — explained Mikhail Ershov, professor of the Department of Oil Refining Technology.

    One of the advantages of the technology developed at RGUNG is the use of the existing infrastructure of oil refineries. It is assumed that when it is implemented on an industrial scale, there will be no need to replace the catalyst at the hydrocracking unit, and if necessary, only the process conditions may need to be adjusted. The process is currently at the laboratory stage, a laboratory sample has been developed and is being tested. This work is being carried out within the framework of the RSF grant No. 22-79-10280 “Study of new methods for obtaining renewable aviation fuel from lignocellulosic biomass using a complex of thermal and thermocatalytic processes.”

    Prospects for cooperation

    Mikhail Ershov clarified that kerosene obtained using PCH-SAF technology must meet the requirements of GOST 10227, which applies to fuels for jet engines, and be no different from petroleum kerosene.

    — In the context of the global transition to renewable energy sources, green fuel and reducing the carbon footprint, we must follow these trends. Compliance with ICAO emissions requirements will contribute to the growth of imports of renewable components, and therefore dependence on supplier countries (China, India). The PCH-SAF technology we propose, due to the existing infrastructure, will allow for a short transition to the production of aviation biofuel with a reduced carbon footprint without significant capital investments. In case of successful testing and confirmation of a reduction in the carbon footprint, it is necessary to approve such fuel with the participation of leading organizations FAU “25th State Research Institute of Chemmotology of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation”, FAU “TsIAM named after P.I. Baranov”, FSUE GosNII GA for use in civil and military aircraft, — he said.

    Mikhail Ershov noted that currently there is no domestic method for measuring biogenic components in petroleum products, in particular, aviation fuel. However, with an increase in the share of biogenic raw materials involved, there will be a need to confirm the biogenicity of fuels. Therefore, RGUNG specialists plan to develop a standard method for determining biocarbon using UMS together with NSU scientists.

    Ekaterina Parkhomchuk believes that the UMS method has proven its accuracy, sensitivity and reliability, and can become a key tool for the transition of aviation to “green” rails. And the introduction of the technology developed by RGUNG specialists into industry will open the way for Russia to leadership in the production of sustainable aviation fuel.

    — Currently, standard methods for analyzing materials for biogenic origin have been developed in different countries, and radiocarbon analysis is considered the “gold standard” among all possible methods. The method of accelerator mass spectrometry, unique in sensitivity, accuracy, and productivity, and the sample preparation methods we have developed are considered very promising for this new area of economic activity, — Ekaterina Parkhomchuk summarized.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: /Economic Review/ A small Chinese county has acquired its own niche in the global tire market

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JINAN, May 19 (Xinhua) — Ten years ago, Ahmed Moussa, a trader from Algeria, started buying tires in a region of China known as Guangrao, a county with a population of only about half a million people in eastern China’s Shandong Province.

    “You will find quality tires at competitive prices here,” Musa said at the 15th China /Guangzhou/ International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessories Exhibition, which ended on May 17. The event attracted more than 50 of the world’s leading tire companies, including those from the Fortune 500 list. Moreover, all 10 of the world’s largest tire makers were present at the exhibition.

    A. Musa’s company, Sarl Famo Pneumatique, sold about 300,000 tires from Guangzhao in 2024 and plans to increase orders.

    In the mid-1990s, the eastern Chinese county, located near China’s second-largest oil field, Shengli, had already become the country’s largest rubber hose production base. However, as the market became saturated with such products, some local manufacturers switched to producing automobile tires.

    With an annual output of 177 million radial tires, 86.6 percent of which are exported, Guangrao is home to China’s largest rubber tire industrial cluster, said Sun Xiaohua, head of the local bureau of industry and information technology. The county’s export revenue of 25.95 billion yuan (about $3.6 billion) in 2024 underscores its dominant position.

    “Here you can find almost all the most modern tires at prices 30-40 percent lower than world prices,” said a Russian buyer named Ivanov, emphasizing that this is a breakthrough offer in terms of cost.

    At the Shandong Huasheng Rubber Group booth, engineers demonstrated self-sealing tires using polymer composites and specially designed sound-absorbing foam inserts – technologies previously monopolized by premium brands. Liu Kaihua, a representative of the company, explained that many Chinese manufacturers can now achieve comparable or even better results through independent research and development.

    The buyers who came from all over the world took note of this significant breakthrough. “Tires from Guangrao have reached new heights in terms of quality and performance. Although many premium tires here now retail for over 1,000 yuan, the price-quality ratio is still very high,” Musa said.

    Behind Guangrao County’s success is the drive for innovation by local enterprises and the accelerating pace of smart transformation in China’s tire industry, supported by government initiatives.

    In 2015, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology included the country’s tire industry in a smart manufacturing pilot program to promote intelligent transformation through policy guidance, standard setting, and financial support. Guidelines for 2024 included upgrading outdated tire manufacturing equipment, and by 2027, the document aims to achieve a level of digital transformation where the productivity of key CNC processes reaches more than 85 percent.

    Guangrao-based Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group Co., Ltd. has completed an intelligent upgrade of its radial tire production line, replacing 182 key machines/sets and installing automated logistics systems, resulting in a significant improvement in production efficiency. According to Hao Yufeng, who is in charge of smart manufacturing at the company, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled equipment and automated guided vehicles have reduced labor requirements. He noted that 95 percent of the key equipment is controlled by digital technology.

    The tire boom in Guangrao shows no signs of slowing down. The county is doubling down on expansion and innovation to maintain its lead. This year, the county government plans to invest 9.31 billion yuan in 14 key projects, increasing annual radial tire output to more than 260 million units.

    The boom underscores China’s dominance in the tire industry. In 2024, China exported rubber tires worth more than $20 billion, accounting for 35 percent of the global total. That figure makes the country the world’s leading tire manufacturer and exporter.

    At the 15th China /Guangzhao/ International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessories Expo, it was clear that Guangzhao’s transformation is not just a local story, but part of a larger shift in China’s manufacturing sector. Traders like A. Musa are optimistic. “My customers and I are looking forward to the cutting-edge innovations that Guangzhao’s tire companies can offer,” he added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Planting rice seedlings

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    SHIJIAZHUANG, May 18 (Xinhua) — Rice planting has begun in Tangshan City, north China’s Hebei Province, on Friday.

    SHIJIAZHUANG, May 18 (Xinhua) — Rice planting has begun in Tangshan City, north China’s Hebei Province, on Friday.

    SHIJIAZHUANG, May 18 (Xinhua) — Rice planting has begun in Tangshan City, north China’s Hebei Province, on Friday.

    SHIJIAZHUANG, May 18 (Xinhua) — Rice planting has begun in Tangshan City, north China’s Hebei Province, on Friday.

    SHIJIAZHUANG, May 18 (Xinhua) — Rice planting has begun in Tangshan City, north China’s Hebei Province, on Friday.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Charm of Culture in Museums

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) — On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, people visit museums to touch history and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

    BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) — On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, people visit museums to touch history and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

    BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) — On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, people visit museums to touch history and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

    BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) — On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, people visit museums to touch history and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

    BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) — On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, people visit museums to touch history and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A fog-shrouded section of the Hongshankou Great Wall

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ZUNHUA, HEBEI PROVINCE, May 17 (Xinhua) — Fog blanketed the Hongshankou section of the Great Wall of China in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape.

    ZUNHUA, HEBEI PROVINCE, May 17 (Xinhua) — Fog blanketed the Hongshankou section of the Great Wall of China in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape.

    ZUNHUA, HEBEI PROVINCE, May 17 (Xinhua) — Fog blanketed the Hongshankou section of the Great Wall of China in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape.

    ZUNHUA, HEBEI PROVINCE, May 17 (Xinhua) — Fog blanketed the Hongshankou section of the Great Wall of China in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape.

    ZUNHUA, HEBEI PROVINCE, May 17 (Xinhua) — Fog blanketed the Hongshankou section of the Great Wall of China in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province, creating a stunningly beautiful landscape.

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  • MIL-OSI China: International Museum Day marked across world

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

    Young participants wearing traditional costumes sing songs at the National Art Museum of Belarus in Minsk, Belarus, on May 17, 2025. The National Art Museum of Belarus hosted a variety of activities to celebrate the International Museum Day which falls on May 18. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

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  • MIL-OSI China: Mbappe stars as Real Madrid down nine-man Sevilla

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

    The penultimate round of matches in La Liga resolved who ends the campaign in fourth place, who takes the final two European places and who joins Las Palmas and Valladolid in relegation to the second division to be decided on the last day of the season.

    Athletic Bilbao ensured fourth place and qualification for next season’s Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win away to Valencia.

    Alex Berenguer’s stunning curling shot 19 minutes from time gave Athletic a deserved win while also ending Valencia’s slim changes of qualifying for Europe.

    Athletic confirmed fourth place on head-to-head goal difference over Villarreal, even though Villarreal gatecrashed FC Barcelona’s La Liga celebrations with a 3-2 win in Montjuic.

    Ayoze Perez put Villarreal ahead in the fourth minute, and although Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez turned the score around before halftime, Santi Comesana equalized five minutes after the break, with Tajon Buchanan netting the winner for the visitors 10 minutes from time.

    Atletico Madrid sealed third place with a 4-1 at home to a Real Betis side focused on the UEFA Conference League final, with two goals from Julian Alvarez, one from Robin le Normand and a late goal from Angel Correa in what is probably his last home game for the club.

    Sevilla and Real Madrid had only pride to play for, with a much-changed Real Madrid travelling to the south of Spain with one eye on the FIFA Club World Cup in June.

    Madrid’s task was made easier after 12 minutes when Sevilla defender Loric Bade was sent off for pulling back Kylian Mbappe when he was the last defender.

    Isaac Romero was then sent off for a bad challenge on Aurelien Tchouameni to leave Sevilla with nine men in the 48th minute, but it wasn’t until the 75th minute that Mbappe finally broke the deadlock, with Jude Bellingham adding a second three minutes from time.

    Celta Vigo is still in pole position for the last Europa League spot despite a 2-1 defeat at home to Rayo Vallecano, with Izi Palazon and Jorge de Frutos overturning Marcos Alonso’s early penalty for the home side.

    Rayo is a point behind Celta going into the last game of the season, as is Osasuna, who won 2-0 at home to Espanyol thanks to Ante Budimir’s 21st goal of the season and a late finish from Raul Garcia.

    Espanyol’s defeat means the side from Barcelona will duel it out with Leganes in the last game of the season to avoid relegation after Leganes won 1-0 away to Las Palmas thanks to Dani Raba’s early header.

    A win at home to Las Palmas will keep Espanyol up, while Leganes has to win at home to bottom of the table Valladolid and hope Espanyol doesn’t win.

    Alaves and Getafe are both safe from the drop after Kike Garcia’s 13th goal of the season gave Alaves a 1-0 win in Valladolid, while second half goals from Mauro Arambarri and Christiantus Uche ended Getafe’s six-match losing streak with a 2-1 win in Mallorca.

    Finally, Imanol Alguacil’s last home game as Real Sociedad coach after six years in charge ended with a 3-2 win at home to Girona.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Alcaraz ends Sinner’s streak to win Italian Open

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

    Carlos Alcaraz (L) of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy pose with their trophies after the men’s singles final match at the ATP Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 18, 2025. (Photo by Elisa Lingria/Xinhua)

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  • MIL-OSI China: Ajax woe as PSV Eindhoven crowned Dutch champions

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    PSV Eindhoven held off a fierce challenge from Ajax to win its 26th Eredivisie title on Sunday, edging the Amsterdam side by a single point on the final day of the Dutch season.

    PSV defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 away, while Ajax beat FC Twente 2-0 at home. The results left PSV atop the table with 79 points, narrowly ahead of Ajax on 78. Both clubs secured qualification for next season’s Champions League.

    It capped a rollercoaster campaign in which the momentum swung dramatically between the two rivals. PSV held a nine-point lead over Ajax in December 2024, only for Ajax to flip the deficit and take a nine-point advantage by late March.

    But the title race turned again last Wednesday, when PSV reclaimed top spot with a 4-1 win over Heracles Almelo, while Ajax conceded a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw at FC Groningen.

    Heading into Sunday’s decisive final round, PSV needed a win to guarantee the title. Ajax took an early lead at home through a header from captain Jordan Henderson, but Ivan Perisic quickly put PSV ahead in Rotterdam to keep his side in front on goal difference at halftime.

    Drama unfolded in the second half when Gjivai Zechiel equalized for Sparta, giving Ajax a brief six-minute window as virtual champions. But PSV’s response was swift, with Luuk de Jong restoring the lead to reclaim control of the title race.

    The outcome remained in doubt until the closing stages, but Malik Tillman’s goal in the 82nd minute sealed victory for PSV and confirmed the championship. A late goal by Ajax forward Wout Weghorst came too late to change the outcome, as emotions ran high in Amsterdam following the narrow title miss. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi stresses high-quality compilation of 15th Five-Year Plan

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    BEIJING, May 19 — President Xi Jinping has stressed sound, democratic, and law-based decision-making to ensure China’s next five-year plan for national economic and social development is formulated in high quality.

    Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction on the work concerning the compilation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

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  • MIL-OSI China: China issues alerts for rainstorms, mountain torrents, geological disasters

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    China issued multiple weather alerts on Sunday, warning of rainstorms, mountain torrents and geological disasters in several regions.

    The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue alert for rainstorms, expecting heavy rainfall in parts of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi, Guangdong and Xinjiang from Sunday to Monday.

    The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) jointly issued a yellow alert for potential mountain torrents. Parts of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi face a relatively high risk of mountain floods.

    In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the CMA issued an orange alert for geological disaster risks in parts of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi.

    The CMA on Sunday activated Level-IV emergency response measures for major meteorological disasters related to rainstorms. Authorities have urged local regions to take precautions against potential secondary disasters triggered by the intense rainfall.

    China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue. The emergency response system also has four tiers, with Level I being the most severe.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China marks Intl Museum Day with Shang Dynasty exhibition launch

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    This photo taken on May 18, 2025 shows two exhibits of “The Exhibition Series on the Origins of Chinese Civilization: This is the Shang” at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in Beijing, capital of China. Themed “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”, 2025 International Museum Day・Main Venue in China event was held at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on Sunday.

    During the opening ceremony of the event, the list of Selection of China’s Most Innovative Museums of 2025 and the masterpiece award of the 22nd (2024) “Top Ten Museum Exhibitions” in China were released, and the 2025 Beijing museum season was launched.

    “The Exhibition Series on the Origins of Chinese Civilization: This is the Shang” was also unveiled, showcasing 338 pieces (sets) of precious cultural relics from 28 archaeological and cultural institutions across the country, involving oracle bones, bronzes wares, pottery and jade wares, etc. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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  • MIL-OSI China: US former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer

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    U.S. former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer on Friday, said a statement from his personal office on Sunday.

    The cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), has metastasized to the bone, said the statement.

    Earlier, Biden reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to find a “small nodule” on his prostate.

    “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” said the statement.

    “The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” added the statement.

    Aged 82, Biden served as U.S. President from January 2021 to January 2025 as the oldest-serving president in the history of the United States.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Highlights of 78th Cannes Film Festival

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    Cast members of the film “Renoir” are pictured after the film’s premiere during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese car manufacturer introduces EV brand to Ethiopian market

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    People learn about new electric vehicle models at a brand launch event organized by Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on May 17, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) has introduced two of its electric vehicle (EV) models to the Ethiopian market, marking the Chinese car brand’s entry into the East African country.

    The company unveiled its AION Y and ES9 models on Saturday at a launch event in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

    Addressing the event, Zeleke Temesgen, commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, said the government has taken bold measures to encourage the adoption of EVs to accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility.

    “The Ethiopian government has already banned the production, import, and assembly of gas-powered cars, so Ethiopia would be an ideal market for reputable companies like GAC Group,” said Temesgen.

    Appreciating GAC Group’s commitment to launching its EV brand in Ethiopia, the commissioner called on the company to set up a manufacturing plant so as to take advantage of favorable investment and massive market opportunities, and accelerate Ethiopia’s green mobility.

    Bareo Hassen, Ethiopian state minister of transport and logistics, said the government aspires to achieve green mobility “in the shortest time possible” with the goal of conserving energy and supporting the national economy.

    As part of the government’s push for a transition to electric mobility, more than 100,000 EVs are currently on the road across Ethiopia, which aims to have up to 500,000 EVs in the next 10 years, replacing the majority of cars powered by fossil fuels.

    Ethiopia is also working to expand EV production and the installation of public charging stations, and offering support and various incentives to private investors, such as free or leased land for investors in EV after-sales services, according to the Ministry of Transport and Logistics.

    Wei Haigang, president of GAC International, said the company, through its partner Huajian Group, will sell electric vehicles, establish charging infrastructure, and initiate local assembly operations in Ethiopia.

    Noting Ethiopia’s high potential for the EV market, Wei said GAC Group will engage in EV production in the future to tap into the huge market and support the country’s transition to electric mobility. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Closer cooperation with China to unlock new opportunities in Malaysian palm oil sector

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

    Closer cooperation with China will unlock new commercial opportunities in the palm oil sector, Malaysian Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin said on Sunday.

    Chan, who is leading a delegation on an official visit to China from May 18 to 24, said Malaysia aims to strengthen bilateral trade relations, unlock new commercial opportunities, and drive innovation within Malaysia’s palm oil sector.

    “This official visit underscores Malaysia’s commitment to deepening economic ties with China, enhancing market access for palm oil products, and supporting sustainable growth across key export sectors,” he said in a statement.

    “China is Malaysia’s third-largest importer of palm oil and palm-based products globally, accounting for 10 percent of the total palm oil export value in 2024,” he added.

    Chan will also be attending the Seventh Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Chongqing and will host a roundtable meeting with importers from Western China, noting the growing importance of the region as a major palm oil importer.

    “The meeting will also discuss expanding partnerships in Western China, a region experiencing robust market growth and increasing demand for sustainable raw materials,” he said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese firm helps ease traffic congestion in Guinea’s capital with three-level interchange

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

    Amid the long lines of vehicles in the heart of Conakry, the capital of Guinea, the outline of a yellow-and-white interchange is becoming increasingly visible.

    The three-level interchange, built by Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of May, marking the end of a historical lack of modern flyovers in the West African country.

    The Bambeto Roundabout Interchange Project is located at the intersection of Prince Road and T2 Road. This area was once considered a major traffic bottleneck in Conakry; during peak hours, congestion was particularly severe, making daily travel a headache for residents.

    Once the Bambeto interchange is open to traffic, it will effectively remove this bottleneck.

    Gong Qiaoqi, manager of the project, told Xinhua that the interchange features an overpass, a ground-level roundabout, and an underpass. The design aims to simultaneously serve the city’s inbound and outbound traffic, inter-regional travel, and quick access to the airport, greatly reducing traffic congestion in the area and surrounding districts.

    Christophe Sandouno, a local doctor, considered this interchange as more than just a road project, saying it is a “catalyst” for urban development.

    “Getting through Bambeto used to be a nightmare. We’d rather spend half an hour crossing by boat than be stuck in traffic for two hours. Once the interchange is fully open, travel time will be greatly reduced,” Sandouno said.

    Mohamed Cherif Diallo, local worker supervisor of the project team, expressed his pride in the project.

    “The Bambeto interchange is very impressive — it is the first three-level transportation facility in Guinea’s history,” he said. “We hope to see more excellent Chinese projects in Guinea in the future.”

    For the residents of Conakry who pass by the project daily, this interchange carries their hopes for a better future. Some shopkeepers volunteer to keep order around the construction site, taxi drivers familiarize themselves with new navigation routes, and children on their way home from school count the progress of the interchange construction.

    As the morning light shines on the structure, the interchange, a symbol of the wisdom and efforts of both Chinese and Guinean builders, presents a new silhouette on the city skyline. Once fully open, it will not only optimize Conakry’s transportation layout, but also serve as a vivid example of a three-dimensional solution for urban road improvement and development in African countries. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Lin rolls past Pitchford in world championship debut

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    Top-ranked Chinese Lin Shidong is aiming to carve his name as world champion after defeating English veteran Liam Pitchford at the World Table Tennis Championships on Sunday.

    Nicknamed “Stone” because his name closely resembles that word in Chinese, Lin pulled away after two close sets to win his opening game 4-0 (11-9, 12-10, 11-2, 11-9).

    “Pitch[ford] is stronger than his ranking,” said Lin of his 54th-rated rival. “When we met last time, the first two sets were also closely-contested, with only two points separating us. He is quick on feet, aggressive and has great serves. I had imagined a tough game against him and prepared very well.”

    Making his world championship debut, Lin admitted his ultimate goal was the top of the podium as he was seeking redemption following his World Cup final loss last month. “A world title plus No. 1 ranking will make a true champion,” he said.

    Brazil’s world No. 3 Hugo Calderano, who had beaten Lin on his way to winning the World Cup, made it to the second round after beating Mexico’s Rogelio Castro in five sets (11-8, 9-11, 11-3, 11-4, 11-4).

    China’s Lin Gaoyuan had a major scare before he overcame Egyptian Youssef Abdelaziz 4-2 (6-11, 11-2, 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 11-6).

    On the women’s side, China’s world No. 2 Wang Manyu shared insights with teammate Kuai Man after her 4-1 victory over 19-year-old Zuzanna Wielgos.

    Seeking her second world championship singles title since 2021, Wang dropped the fourth set but won her opening match against the Polish teenager 4-1 (11-3, 11-6, 11-4, 11-13, 11-4).

    “She played way better than what she did in videos that I have collected,” said Wang. “Her offensive is of high quality. Unlike Asian players who are usually good at top-spin attacks, she uses flat shots and backhand flicks more often. I will let Kuai Man know about her style.”

    Wang and Kuai then took on Wielgos and Katarzyna Wegrzyn in their doubles opener, winning 3-0.

    Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, one of the most popular doubles combinations in world sports, swept aside their American rivals at their mixed doubles opener.

    Nicknamed “Shatou” – a combination of Sun’s name and Wang’s pet name, Datou, or “Big Head” – the world No. 8 ranked team defeated Liang Jishan and Amy Wang 11-8, 11-1, 11-9. The second set was so one-sided that Wang struck a backhand return into the net while leading 10-0.

    “We had not paired up for several months before this world championships,” said Wang, referring to their drop on the world rankings.

    Known for their youth and energy, Wang and Sun have signed endorsement deals with brands including Coca-Cola, Louis Vuitton and McDonald’s.

    Sun and Wang will now face the Brazilian duo of Calderano and Bruna Takhashi, who advanced over Madagasgar’s Fabio Rakotoarimananah and Hanitra Raharimanana in straight sets.

    The second day action also saw Japanese siblings Miwa and Tomokazu Harimoto shine brightly.

    Teenage sensation Miwa opened her world championship debut with a 4-1 win over Ukrainian veteran Margaryta Pesotska. Her brother Tomokazu, ranked fourth in the world, handed a 4-1 defeat to South Korea’s Lim Jong Hoon.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Rice fires Arsenal into UCL with win over Newcastle

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    Declan Rice scored an excellent goal from outside the area to ensure that Arsenal qualifies for next season’s Champions League with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

    The win leaves Arsenal with 71 points – five more than Newcastle which remains third in the table with 66 points, level with Chelsea and Aston Villa and needing to win at home to Everton to qualify for the Champions League in what promises to be a thrilling final weekend of the season.

    Nottingham Forest is a point behind Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa after keeping its hopes of playing in next season’s Champions League alive with a 2-1 win away to West Ham United.

    A first half goal from Morgan Gibbs-White and a second half finish from Nikola Milenkovic, which was given after a long VAR check, put Forest 2-0 up before Jarrod Bowen pulled a goal back in the 86th minute.

    Forest had to survive 13 minutes of injury time, but with one match left to play Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is level on 65 points with Manchester City, who will go into Tuesday’s game at home to Bournemouth in sixth place.

    Two goals from Iliman-Cheikh Ndiaye saw Everton say goodbye to the club’s iconic Goodison Park Stadium after 132 years with a 2-0 win at home to Southampton.

    Ndiaye lashed home a loose ball in the sixth minute, and then rounded visiting goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on the stroke of halftime to give Everton a perfect send-off from the historic ground on an emotion afternoon in Liverpool.

    Veteran striker Jamie Vardy ended his long association with Leicester City with a goal as his side won a duel between relegated teams 2-0 at home to Ipswich Town.

    38-year-old Vardy put Leicester ahead in the 28th minute with his ninth goal of the campaign and Kasey McAteer doubled the lead after Wilfred Ndidi’s pass 20 minutes from time.

    Fulham won 3-2 away to Brentford in a game that lost relevance after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win away to Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final qualified Palace for next season’s Europa League, meaning eighth place in the Premier League no longer has the chance to play in Europe next season.

    Raul Jimenez, Tom Cairney and Harry Wilson scored for Fulham, after Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa had twice put Brentford ahead.

    On Friday night, Aston Villa won 2-0 at home to Tottenham, while Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China puts emergency response into effect over possible floods

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    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — China’s National Flood and Drought Control Headquarters issued a level-4 emergency response late Sunday over possible flooding in east China’s Fujian Province and south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A task force has also been dispatched to Guangxi to provide on-site assistance, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.

    Heavy rains and downpours are expected in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangdong, Fujian and Zhejiang provinces from May 18 to 19, according to meteorological service forecasts.

    The authorities of the relevant regions are advised to closely monitor the development of the situation, intensify interdepartmental consultations and interaction, and, if necessary, take decisive measures to evacuate people to ensure their safety.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Qomei County in Xizang: ‘Wind and Solar Power’ Paints a New Picture of Clean Energy Development on Plateau

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    Qomei County, Shannan City, Xizang, located in the center of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters above sea level, has been actively implementing the national strategy of “carbon peak and carbon neutrality”, vigorously developing the clean energy industry based on abundant wind and solar resources. It has been innovatively exploring ways to develop clean energy in high-altitude conditions, contributing to the construction of a national clean energy base in Xizang.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Transnational Story of a Senegalese Businessman

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    On the evening of May 1, the National Theatre of Dakar, the capital of Senegal, hosted the premiere of a film about Nyan’s life in the Chinese city of Yiwu.

    The story of Senegalese entrepreneur Ababacar Nyan is the first episode of the documentary series “Yiwu: City of Wonders”. The series, produced by the China Documentary Research Center, was filmed for nearly four years starting in 2021, covering more than 10 countries and regions. It follows the entrepreneurial experiences of several foreigners in Yiwu.

    In 2013, Nian came to China for the first time. Shortly before, he had won a tender to purchase sports equipment in his home country and, full of enthusiasm and hope, went to Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, to look for suitable suppliers. However, the project suddenly stalled, funding dried up, and he found himself in a difficult situation, forced to stay in Yiwu.

    Faced with unexpected challenges, Nyan did not give up, but gritted his teeth and started over. He enrolled in international trade courses, worked hard to improve his language skills, interned at a Chinese company, ran his business during the day, and studied Chinese and other subjects at night. He said that during that time, he worked “from dawn to dusk” almost every day, but he did not feel tired because “every step forward brought more clarity and hope.”

    As Nyan gained experience and expanded his business connections, he gradually found his feet. He founded his own import-export company, aiming to help African entrepreneurs more easily integrate into Chinese supply chains.

    After stabilizing his business, Nian started a family in China. In his spare time, he makes videos and writes about his life in China, hoping that more people will learn about Yiwu and China through the eyes of an African.

    It was in this situation that a Chinese documentary team approached Nian. The crew captured him taking inventory in a warehouse, coordinating orders at a factory, and video chatting with clients early in the morning. These seemingly ordinary moments of everyday life were captured and presented in the film.

    At the premiere, the documentary’s executive director, Zhang Nan, said the experience of filming in Yiwu had changed his understanding of trade and the world. “Trade is not just the movement of goods, it is a connection that transcends cultural, linguistic and even life barriers. It allows people from different countries to build trust in seemingly small transactions and create a common future through daily cooperation.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: New museums explore Xinjiang’s ethnic unity, ancient Chinese roots

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    Aerial photo taken on March 22, 2021 shows the ruins of the Subax buddhist temple in Kuqa City of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Su Chuanyi)

    China opened two new museums in the northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sunday, showcasing artifacts that highlight the region’s rich history as a hub of ethnic integration and cultural exchange, as well as the diversity of Chinese civilization.

    One of the museums, the Museum of the Western Regions Frontier Command in Luntai County, stands on the site of a Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-8 AD) protectorate first established in 60 BC to govern the Xinjiang area, which marked the official incorporation of the area into the Chinese territory.

    Spanning 5,120 square meters of exhibition space with galleries divided into five sections, the museum features more than 460 artifacts (some grouped as sets) including pottery, bronze and iron wares and silk fragments. It uses immersive exhibits such as multimedia reconstructions of ancient scenes to illustrate how imperial Chinese authorities governed Xinjiang and fostered cultural exchange over two millennia.

    In 2018, with approval from the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a joint archaeological team from Peking University’s School of Archaeology and Museology and the Xinjiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology launched excavations at the Zorkut site in Luntai.

    Professor Chen Ling from Peking University explained that the unique triple-walled structure of the Zorkut ancient city ruins, along with the discovery of Han Dynasty-style building materials and valuable artifacts, provided key evidence that it was the seat of the Western Regions Frontier Command.

    Through the latest archaeological findings and unearthed artifacts, the museum reveals how the Xinjiang area evolved under successive central governments amid enduring interaction, cultural exchange and integration among ethnic groups in the area, said Chen Ying, head of the bureau of cultural heritage of the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, where Luntai is located.

    Turgun Jelili, a villager from the nearby town of Karabag, said he felt extremely proud to see such a modern museum in his home region. “The architecture is stunning, and the exhibits are truly impressive. It left a deep impression on me,” he said, adding that he plans to bring his daughter to visit soon.

    Also on Sunday, Luntai inaugurated the Zorkut ancient city archaeological park, creating an integrated cultural experience for visitors to explore both museum treasures and the actual ruins.

    In Kuqa City, some 100 kilometers west of Luntai, the newly constructed Qiuci Museum commenced its public opening on the same day, housing 700 cultural relics (some grouped as sets), among which 96 fall under China’s three-tiered heritage protection system, including a Tang Dynasty (618-907) stone Buddha carving, Qiuci manuscripts, a silver coral-beaded veil and a painted clay sculpture.

    The museum, named after the ancient kingdom of Kucha (“Qiuci” is its Chinese pinyin form), features galleries exploring Kucha’s legacy through its history, urban development and Buddhist art displays, plus rotating special exhibitions.

    The ancient Kucha region, centered on present-day Kuqa City, spanned the mid-southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the northern rim of the Tarim Basin. Since the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), this strategic crossroads served as both a military-administrative hub for Chinese governance in the Western Regions and a cultural melting pot where Eastern and Western civilizations converged, according to Feng Wei, vice curator of the museum.

    The region preserves the extraordinary cultural heritage that embodies the enduring historical ties between the Western Regions and the central plain areas, once the heartland of ancient China, Feng noted.

    Statistics from the regional culture and tourism department show that Xinjiang’s 150 registered museums received over 13 million visits in 2024, 3.5 million of which were from young people. 

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