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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Total length of rural highways in China to reach 4.64 million km by end of 2024

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

    BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — The total length of rural highways in China will reach 4.64 million km by the end of 2024, Chinese Transport Minister Liu Wei said Monday at a press conference on the country’s achievements in transportation development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Goods from Belarus were imported to Xinjiang for the first time through the border trade zone located at the Khorgos checkpoint.

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    BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — A batch of crystal goblets from Belarus cleared customs and entered the Horgos border trade zone in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday, becoming the first batch of goods imported from Belarus to Xinjiang under the trade regime in the zone, filling a gap in direct trade between the region and Belarus, according to the press service of the Horgos city government.

    These goods from Belarus weigh more than 3 tons and cost 340 thousand yuan (approximately 47.54 thousand US dollars) include 25 items, said a representative of the border trade zone at the Khorgos checkpoint, adding that the zone is focused on importing specific goods from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia and other countries to expand the range of imported products.

    According to the city’s Commerce Bureau, in the first six months of this year, more than 3,820 tons of goods were imported through the border trade zone located at Horgos Port, with the trade volume exceeding 42.9 million yuan, bringing in 429,200 yuan in revenue for local merchants.

    To date, there have been 60 Chinese and foreign trading shops registered in the zone, as well as more than 4,000 local traders on the Chinese side. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: One dead, one missing after emergency at construction site in central China

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

    CHANGSHA, July 21 (Xinhua) — One construction worker was killed and another is missing after four people were trapped during underground work at a construction site in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, on Sunday afternoon, local authorities said Monday.

    Four construction workers were trapped in a manhole while carrying out inspection work on a pipeline at a construction site on Xinchang Road in Tianxin District of Changsha city at around 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, the district emergency management department said.

    As a result of emergency measures, three workers were rescued and hospitalized. Two of them are in stable condition, and one died from his injuries. One person is still missing. Search operations are ongoing.

    Work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the incident and investigate its causes. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: PLA honors 12 as ‘most beautiful revolutionary soldiers’ ahead of Army Day 2025-07-21 11:44:06 China has honored 12 military officers and soldiers as “the most beautiful revolutionary soldiers of the new era” as the country prepares to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army on Aug 1.

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

      By Jiang Chenglong

      China has honored 12 military officers and soldiers as “the most beautiful revolutionary soldiers of the new era” as the country prepares to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army on Aug 1.

      The honorees were announced Sunday by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

      Among those recognized are Zhang Cancan, Ma Shaoli, Chen Siqi and Cui Daohu. The group includes outstanding soldiers rooted in grassroots units who contribute to building the military, as well as personnel trained in real combat scenarios and prepared to win on the battlefield, according to the report.

      The list also features research experts known for independent innovation, skilled craftsmen unafraid of hardship, and border guards dedicated to defending China’s frontiers.

      The report said the honorees faithfully carry out missions entrusted to them by the Party and the people, demonstrating the PLA’s strong political loyalty and its determination to overcome challenges.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Starbucks China partners with Envision to reduce supply chain emissions

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

    Starbucks China announced a strategic partnership with green technology leader Envision Group on July 18 to develop a comprehensive carbon reduction model across the coffee chain’s supply network.

    Executives from Starbucks China and Envision Group pose during the announcement of their carbon reduction partnership at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 18, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Starbucks China]

    The partnership, unveiled at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, will use a digital carbon management platform to track emissions from Starbucks’ direct and indirect suppliers over the next three years. The platform aims to measure carbon footprints across thousands of Starbucks China products and then develop customized decarbonization strategies for suppliers throughout the supply chain.

    The collaboration expands an existing partnership between the companies focused on sustainable store operations. Starbucks China said the partnership reflects its long-term commitment to the Chinese market and shared development values.

    “After 26 years of deep roots in China, sustainability has become integral to every Starbucks store and every cup of coffee,” said Molly Liu, CEO of Starbucks China. “We look forward to collaborating in depth with Envision to move the supply chain behind our coffee toward sustainability together with Starbucks.”

    Liu said she hopes suppliers will apply decarbonization practices developed for Starbucks to broader operations, potentially driving green transformation across the food and beverage retail industry.

    “Today’s strategic partnership announcement represents our shared commitment to the planet’s future,” said Zhang Lei, Envision founder and chairman. “The warmth of coffee mirrors the warmth of technology. As a zero-carbon technology partner, Envision will help Starbucks build a greener, more sustainable supply chain to create a better world and more aromatic coffee.”

    The companies have already implemented sustainable technologies across more than 7,500 Starbucks stores in China. Starbucks stores nationwide use Envision’s smart IoT operating system to track energy consumption in real time. The system adjusts to individual store operations and peak business hours to optimize energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

    At the Starbucks China Coffee Innovation Park in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, Envision installed a comprehensive zero-carbon energy system. The facility uses solar panels, energy storage technology, electric vehicle charging stations, and a digital energy management platform, combined with renewable electricity sourcing. The integrated systems aim to reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and cut carbon emissions across the coffee innovation campus.

    The booth of Starbucks China at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 18, 2025. [Photo/China.org.cn]

    Starbucks and Envision said the technology deployments at Starbucks facilities show how digital systems and green technology can transform supply chain operations, prompting the expanded partnership between the companies.

    Fu Baozong, deputy director of the International Cooperation Center at the National Development and Reform Commission, said he was pleased to see Starbucks partnering with Envision to establish a benchmark for green development through their supply chain decarbonization model.

    The partnership demonstrates the pivotal role of anchor enterprises in driving sustainable development, Fu said. He noted that under China’s carbon neutrality goals, all industries are pursuing green and low-carbon transformation.

    Suppliers account for about 70% of Starbucks’ total carbon emissions, making upstream supply chain decarbonization a critical challenge. Starbucks said it is addressing supply chain emissions while optimizing its own operations to lead industry-wide low-carbon transformation.

    Over the next three years, Starbucks and Envision will develop a supply chain carbon management platform for Starbucks China based on Envision’s EnOS Ark Carbon Management System. The platform will expand to all direct suppliers and key indirect suppliers, measuring carbon footprints across thousands of Starbucks products to create customized decarbonization plans.

    Starbucks will provide carbon emissions data across all operational areas for suppliers in food, dairy, logistics and packaging sectors, the company said.

    In dairy operations, which represent Starbucks’ largest emissions source, the company and Envision have developed a digital tool for sustainable dairy management in China. Pilot farms are implementing measures including renewable energy adoption, feed formula adjustments and precision feeding to manage carbon footprints and improve emission reduction strategies.

    The two companies said they hope their partnership will influence industry-wide decarbonization practices. Using models from their green stores and innovation park, Starbucks and Envision will share expertise with supply chain partners, the companies said.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Defence Cuts – Govt wrong to cut another 255 civilian Defence jobs at time of rising risks

    Source: PSA

    – 255 civilian roles across NZDF to go
    – 10% of civilian workforce downsized in last year
    – Another 46 roles proposed to go
    The Government is fooling itself if cutting 10% of the civilian workforce is how you build a modern, combat ready defence force at a time of rising security risks.
    NZDF today confirmed final decisions that will see 255 roles cut across the force, making a total of one in ten roles axed in the last year (including voluntary redundancies). This is down from the original proposal of 347 roles in March. 46 further roles may go depending on the outcome of additional consultation.
    “This is incredibly shortsighted when a modern defence force needs a well-resourced civilian workforce to support our men and women in uniform,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.
    The cuts include roles in the army, air force, strategy, health and safety, Defence College, Joint Defence Services, Joint Support Group, financial, Chief of Staff office and Veterans Affairs.
    “This is all about saving money, not strengthening security. It doesn’t make any sense when tensions are rising across the Asia Pacific area and in Europe. It was only a few months ago that a warship from China was in the Tasman Sea.”
    NZDF told staff today it  was facing a tough fiscal environment which has forced it to make deep cuts in a number of areas to save money including:
    • “cancelling some training activities and major exercises”
    • “reducing flying hours, sea days and other training”
    • “pausing property maintenance”
    “The Government is investing in military equipment and technology which is a good thing but is blind to the fact that civilian defence workers, like engineers, IT specialists and many others are needed to support this.
    “All these cuts to jobs will do is increase already heavy workloads, leading to more stress and burnout, and forcing those in uniform to pick up the work of the civilian workers. That is not what they signed up to do and won’t help NZDF improve retention.
    “Civilian workers are the backbone of Defence, yet the Government continues to disrespect their vital role. It’s the wrong choice.”
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    The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest trade union, representing and supporting more than 95,000 workers across central government, state-owned enterprises, local councils, health boards and community groups.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In the first half of 2025, more than 20 million tons of cargo were imported and exported through the Khorgos checkpoint

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    URUMQI, July 21 (Xinhua) — The volume of import and export cargo through Horgos Port in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region totaled 22.255 million tons in January-June 2025, up 4.3 percent year on year, according to Horgos Customs.

    In this indicator, Khorgos ranked first among all checkpoints in Xinjiang.

    The imported goods mainly included electromechanical products, raw copper and copper materials, agricultural products, foodstuffs, metal ore, concentrate, etc., of which the most notable increase was in the volume of trade in imported food products. And the range of export goods mainly included new energy vehicles, electromechanical products, new and high-tech products, clothing, textiles, etc.

    Located on the China-Kazakhstan border, Horgos Port is the country’s first-class land port with the longest history and the largest total volume of cargo in western China. Through the implementation of a series of reform measures at the road and rail ports, Horgos Port continues to improve the efficiency of customs clearance.

    In the first half of this year, the volume of import and export of goods through the Khorgos railway checkpoint reached 6.923 million tons, an increase of 22 percent year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 14 people killed when shift bus overturned in Yakutia

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    Vladivostok, July 21 /Xinhua/ – Fourteen people were killed when a shift bus overturned in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), TASS reported on Monday, citing the press service of the Interior Ministry for the republic.

    The car accident occurred on Monday at about 03:20 local time on the technological highway of JSC GOK Denisovsky. The driver of the Nefaz 4208-34 vehicle drove off the road, causing the vehicle to overturn from a height of about 25 meters. There were about 36 people on the bus. As a result of the accident, 14 people died, 7 were injured and hospitalized.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China raises emergency response level for Typhoon Wipha in Guangdong, Hainan

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    BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — China’s National Flood and Drought Control Headquarters on Sunday raised the flood and typhoon response in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan to Level 3 in response to Typhoon Wipha.

    The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region remains in a Level 4 emergency response mode due to the typhoon.

    According to meteorologists, heavy rains are likely in some areas of Hainan and Guangdong provinces from Sunday to Monday.

    Meanwhile, central authorities including the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Commission, the Ministry of Emergency Management and the State Food and Material Administration have sent a batch of relief supplies to Guangdong and Hainan. The supplies include 33,000 items such as folding beds, blankets and lamps.

    China has a four-tier emergency response system, with tier one being the most serious. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Number of certified civil airports in China rises to 263 – China’s transport minister

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    BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — The number of certified civil airports in China will increase to 263 by the end of 2024, up 22 airports compared with the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020), Transport Minister Liu Wei said at a press conference on Monday. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: China has over 1.12B internet users

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

    An AIGC interactive installation is pictured at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center, venue for the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum), in Beijing, capital of China, March 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China has more than 1.12 billion internet users as of June 2025, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center Monday.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Six arrested over lead found in kids’ meals

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

    Police in northwestern China have arrested six suspects after more than 200 children were found to have high levels of lead in their blood at a privately run kindergarten, authorities said.

    Seventeen officials have also been placed under disciplinary investigation, and 10 others, including senior health and education officials in Tianshui city and its Maiji district, Gansu province, face formal accountability procedures, according to a report released on Sunday.

    Investigators found the lead exposure came from food prepared at the Peixin Kindergarten, not from environmental contamination. Tests of air, water and soil in the area found no lead pollution.

    The arrests come after eight people were initially held for questioning earlier this month while investigations were ongoing. Among those detained were cooks, management and an investor at the kindergarten.

    On Sunday, officials revealed in a report that six had been arrested on suspicion of producing toxic and harmful food.

    The case came to light on July 1, when market regulators and police in Maiji district received reports of abnormal blood lead levels among children at Peixin. All 251 children enrolled were examined, and 233 were found to have elevated lead levels. At least 201 children were hospitalized for treatment.

    The incident has sparked widespread concern due to the harmful effects of long-term lead exposure on children. The World Health Organization lists lead among the top 10 toxic substances of public health concern.

    A joint investigation team tested 232 samples, including raw materials, cooked food and water from Peixin. Authorities found that the kindergarten’s management had instructed staff to add brightly colored but inedible industrial pigments to foods such as corn rolls and jujube cakes (steamed buns), to make them look more appealing to children and parents.

    Two samples from Peixin — a tricolor red date sponge cake served at breakfast and a corn roll with sausage served at dinner — failed to meet food safety standards. The samples contained lead levels of 1,052 milligrams per kilogram and 1,340 milligrams per kilogram, respectively, far above the national limit of 0.5 milligram per kilogram.

    Authorities said the kindergarten was operating without a license and that local education and market supervision departments failed to carry out oversight. Some officials are suspected of accepting bribes and favors from the kindergarten’s investor. Disciplinary and criminal investigations have been launched against officials, including the head of the provincial health commission and the mayor of Tianshui.

    Health authorities said all affected children received treatment, with nearly all now discharged after their blood lead levels dropped by around 40 percent on average. The government is covering medical costs and has set up a monitoring program to track the children’s recovery.

    The Gansu provincial government issued a public apology, pledging “zero tolerance” for regulatory failures and promising to strengthen food safety and health oversight in schools across the province.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Russia says open to talks with Ukraine, but insists on its goals

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

    Russia is ready to move quickly toward a settlement on Ukraine, but the main objective is to achieve its goals, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Sunday.

    President Vladimir Putin “has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible,” Peskov told state television in an interview. “This is a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy.”

    “Our goals are clear, they are obvious, they do not change,” he added.

    Russian officials have said repeatedly that any peace deal hinges on Ukraine withdrawing forces from four regions, renouncing its NATO bid and halting NATO troop deployments.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that his officials have proposed holding a new round of peace talks with Moscow this week. “Everything should be done to achieve a ceasefire,” he said in his evening address to the nation.

    On July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, said the United States will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, and threatened “severe tariffs” targeting Russia if a ceasefire deal is not reached in 50 days.

    Russia rejected Trump’s 50-day ultimatum, dismissing the threat as unacceptable. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: L’Oréal debuts at China Intl Supply Chain Expo, signs cooperation deal

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

    L’Oréal participated as the only multinational beauty company at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing last week, showcasing supply chain innovations under the theme “Connected with Beauty.”

    Lan Zhenzhen, president of public affairs for L’Oréal North Asia and China, speaks at the opening of the L’Oréal booth during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 17, 2025. [Photo courtesy of L’Oréal]

    “A high-quality supply chain resembles a grand symphony that requires collective participation and multi-party collaboration to create perfect harmony,” said Lan Zhenzhen, president of public affairs for L’Oréal North Asia and China, on Thursday.

    Lan said supply chains create “bonds of empathy” and “shared success,” pointing to L’Oréal’s partnerships with more than 1,600 Chinese suppliers that drive employment, advance sustainability and bring Chinese innovations to global markets.

    During the expo, L’Oréal and the China Association for Bar Code Technology and Application announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on cosmetic QR code technology development, talent training and global digital transformation. The cooperation will advance industry-wide QR code standardization and promote China’s technical expertise globally, they said.

    Representatives from L’Oréal and the China Association for Bar Code Technology and Application sign an agreement at the L’Oréal booth during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 17, 2025. [Photo courtesy of L’Oréal]

    Kong Hongliang, chairman of the China Association for Bar Code Technology and Application, said the collaboration will focus on improving and globally promoting the cosmetics QR code standard system, establishing a digital system covering the entire industrial chain to enhance supply chain efficiency and accelerating industry visualization to build a “one-code traceability” trust system.

    The partnership represents an upgraded collaboration following the organizations’ 2023 joint development and release of QR code representation standards for cosmetic retail units. Since publication, the standards have been widely adopted by companies implementing digital upgrades, the association said.

    “This partnership not only deepens standard co-development but marks a milestone in global cosmetic supply chain digital transformation,” Kong said.

    The L’Oréal booth at the third China International Supply Chain Expo. [Photo courtesy of L’Oréal]

    At its booth, L’Oréal displayed three sections showcasing its consumer-focused supply chain system, collaborative achievements with partners, and extensions of local partnerships to international markets.

    L’Oréal operates 32 beauty brands in China through two production centers, one operations hub, one research and development center, one packaging facility, and a logistics network spanning more than 20 regional distribution centers serving over 100 million consumers, the company said.

    L’Oréal China said every job it creates generates 20 additional positions across its value chain, including raw material procurement, logistics and beauty services.

    The company’s Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program has engaged more than 2,240 firms, while driving over 95% of its Chinese suppliers to participate in carbon disclosure and sustainability assessments.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Wacker demos EV battery gear, AI cooling tech at supply chain expo

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

    A view of Wacker’s exhibition stand at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 17, 2025. [Photo by Xu Xiaoxuan/China.org.cn]

    German chemical company Wacker Chemie AG showcased four new technologies for electric vehicles and data centers at its debut appearance at the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing last week.

    “Wacker’s debut at CISCE features our latest products and technical solutions developed to support industrial development in China,” said Alvin Hu, president of Wacker China.

    “We remain firmly committed to long-term investment in the Chinese market and believe the expo serves as a vital platform for Wacker to collaborate with Chinese partners, drive innovation and shape future cooperation,” Hu added.

    Wacker unveiled a new flame-retardant silicone rubber developed to protect EV battery components. The material transforms into ceramic at extreme temperatures of 1,000 degrees Celsius, creating a barrier that blocks flame spread while maintaining insulation.

    The company also showcased a thermal interface material for automotive semiconductor packaging. The material withstands temperature swings from minus 40 C to 180 C and maintains stable performance under prolonged high-temperature conditions.

    “As a global leader in silicone manufacturing, Wacker has long been dedicated to the automotive sector, continuously advancing silicone applications in new energy vehicles to support the industry’s transformation,” said Rick Wu, vice president of Construction and Coatings at Wacker Silicones and vice president of Wacker China. 

    Wu said the company plans to collaborate closely with partners across China’s thriving new energy vehicle supply chain to provide materials and solutions for sustainable market growth.

    The company is also targeting China’s booming data center market with silicone-based immersion cooling fluids developed by its Chinese research team. The technology addresses overheating problems in AI servers that traditional air-cooling systems struggle to solve.

    Liu Xuelin, vice president of Wacker China, said the company’s products and technologies are widely used across emerging industries, and that Wacker will use the CISCE platform to explore new applications in China’s industrial sectors and seek partnerships for growth.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Qinghai-Tibet Plateau a timeless magnet for travelers

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

    Dressed in vibrant outfits, Li Xiaochao and her daughter beamed at the camera, joyfully exclaiming, “We’re at Namtso, and we’re so excited!” The dazzling blue lake shimmered behind them, framed by the snow-capped Mount Nyainqentanglha.

    Located in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, Namtso Lake is regarded by Tibetans as the “heavenly lake.” Standing at an elevation of 4,718 meters, it is the highest saltwater lake in the world.

    Traveling all the way from Cangzhou in north China’s Hebei Province, Li and her group spent the past week exploring some of Xizang’s most famous landmarks, including the Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, and the Mount Qomolangma scenic area.

    “This is actually my second time in Xizang, and my first visit was back in 2008,” Li said.

    “The changes over the past 17 years have been incredible. The development here has been rapid, the locals are as warm and welcoming as ever, and the infrastructure has improved tremendously. Even after all these years, my experience this time has been just as wonderful,” she added.

    Renowned for its breathtaking scenery, Namtso Lake attracted 5.11 million domestic and international tourists between 2014 and 2024.

    “As of mid-July this year, we have welcomed about 150,000 tourists,” said Zhang Longquan, chairman of the Namtso Lake scenic area protection and development company, noting that the company’s revenue has boosted local livelihoods by creating jobs, such as hiring herdsmen to provide horses and yaks for tourists, and by distributing dividends to them.

    “I earn about 9,000 yuan (about 1,259 U.S. dollars) per month without having to work far from home,” said Sigya, 26, a resident of a nearby village.

    To better protect the lake’s ecosystem, the company has upgraded the surrounding infrastructure, including introducing eco-friendly public toilets and electric sightseeing buses. “Wildlife diversity in the area has significantly increased in recent years,” Zhang said.

    About 500 km away, the Sapukonglagabo Mountain scenic area in Biru County, Nagqu City, is famous for its magnificent snow-capped mountains, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Its main peak soars to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level.

    Wang Liming and her family, who have been on a road trip through several provinces, arrived at the scenic area on Saturday.

    “Despite the challenges of altitude sickness, the stunning landscapes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau always leave us in awe. The climate here is wonderful and the intangible cultural heritage performances by Tibetan artists are truly unique,” said Wang, who comes from northeast China’s Liaoning Province. “The exhaustion of the long drive was absolutely worth it.”

    Drolma, a local resident of Biru County, spent her weekend picnicking with family in the scenic area. “We are so happy to see more tourists from home and abroad visiting Xizang. Many locals have jumped on the tourism bandwagon, increasing their incomes as the industry grows,” she added.

    “The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as ‘world’s third pole,’ spans vast regions including Xizang and Qinghai Province, boasting unique natural resources and magnificent landscapes that have long captivated global travelers,” said Luo Hui, an associate researcher of the China Tibetology Research Center.

    “In recent years, the central government and local authorities in Xizang have vigorously promoted the high-quality development of the tourism industry. Through measures such as introducing supportive policies, creating distinctive tourism brands, and optimizing diverse travel routes, they are striving to make the region a world-class tourist destination,” Luo added.

    In the first half of this year, Xizang saw 31.28 million tourist visits, up 11.67 percent year on year, according to the regional culture and tourism department. Of the total, inbound tourist arrivals surged 31.2 percent to 196,400.

    Tourism revenue in the region totaled 31.55 billion yuan in the same period, marking a 10.18 percent year-on-year increase. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Global pharma giants underscore local partnerships, R&D at China supply chain expo

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

    Global pharma giants underscore local partnerships, R&D at China supply chain expo

    From showcasing their latest products to forging local partnerships, global pharmaceutical companies have emphasized local research and development (R&D) and partnerships at the third China International Supply Chain Expo as they seek to strengthen their presence in one of their largest markets.

    The five-day expo highlights China’s importance to multinational firms as both a major market and a hub for global innovation, advanced manufacturing and resilient supply chains.

    “China is going to be the world’s largest healthcare market and a crucial source of innovation,” said Alex Gu, president of Medtronic Greater China, adding that China is playing an increasingly important role in the global healthcare industrial chain.

    In 2024, an electric surgical stapler developed by the U.S. company transitioned from research and development to mass production in China and is now used at over 500 hospitals nationwide. It has also been exported to other markets.

    Deep supply chain collaboration with local partners is vital and Medtronic now has nearly 7,000 suppliers in China.

    During the expo, the company launched a new partnership to build an AI-powered diagnostic and treatment system for aortic disease and structural heart disease. This is part of a broader trend in the pharmaceutical industry to use AI to drive R&D and improve disease diagnosis and treatment.

    At the expo, French drugmaker Sanofi exhibited its ecosystem, as well as its latest products for conditions such as immunological, cardiovascular, metabolic and other diseases.

    Local R&D plays a key role in Sanofi’s development. Sanofi now operates R&D centers in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, and its Chinese research staff have been deeply involved in over 90 percent of its global co-development projects, including 12 potential blockbuster drugs.

    For Sanofi, the supply chain expo serves as a platform not only to showcase its products but also to build collaborations.

    “Here, we explore innovative collaborations with our global partners, from R&D to production and patient accessibility enhancement, and share the latest results of localized practices,” said Wayne Shi, president of Sanofi Greater China. Sanofi will continue to support the Healthy China initiative with innovative drugs and vaccines, Shi said.

    Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk announced new partnerships with local manufacturing, logistics and tech firms at the expo, as part of its latest efforts to deepen local industrial chain cooperation.

    Novo Nordisk has continued to increase its investment in China, enhancing its presence throughout the industry chain to better serve patients in China. To date, the company has introduced 22 innovative drugs and 11 innovative injection devices in China for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and rare diseases.

    As a participant in all three editions of the supply chain expo, Novo Nordisk is joining more industrial chain partners this year to build a comprehensive health management ecosystem that drives chronic disease management, said Christine Zhou, president of Novo Nordisk Region China.

    Running from Wednesday to Sunday, the supply chain expo served as a key platform for multinational firms to strengthen collaboration with Chinese partners amid global economic uncertainties.

    The event has attracted 651 companies and institutions from 75 countries and regions. Overseas exhibitors account for 35 percent, a three-percentage-point increase from last year. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, EU to hold 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing

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    BEIJING, July 21 — As agreed between China and the European Union, President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit China on July 24. Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with them, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday in Beijing.

    The spokesperson said that Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the two EU leaders will jointly chair the 25th China-EU Summit.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Labubu and Beyond: Deciphering the Rise of China’s ‘Intellectual Property Economy’

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    BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — Before 2025, few could have predicted that a quirky plush doll with a toothy smile would capture the hearts of social media users around the world and spark a global buying frenzy. Labubu, created by Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, is becoming a new icon of the “intellectual property economy,” a booming sector in China’s economic landscape.

    A buzzword in China, the “IP economy” refers to the process of transforming intangible cultural assets—such as stories, characters, and brands—into a variety of products and services. The sector spans film and television, video games, animation, cultural creations, consumer goods, and many other areas.

    As the latest example of the IP economy, Labubu is rapidly evolving from a pop culture phenomenon to a high-yield collectible that is taking over the global market. The planet was recently stunned when a mint-colored Labubu doll sold at an auction in Beijing for over 1 million yuan. Fueled by the high demand for the doll, Pop Mart’s revenue in the first quarter of 2025 soared 165-170 percent year-on-year.

    Along with other successful Chinese IP assets such as the animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” and the video game “Black Myth: Wukong,” Labubu illustrates a growing trend in China: the transformation of culture and creativity, enhanced by advanced technology, into business opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

    TECHNOLOGICALLY DRIVEN CULTURAL REVIVAL

    With a history of more than five thousand years, China has a wealth of cultural treasures. However, reviving traditional culture in a modern way that appeals to younger generations, who are becoming the main consumer group, remains a challenge.

    With its innovation-driven development strategy and impressive technological achievements, China has paved a new path for cultural revival: transforming cultural classics into IP assets using cutting-edge technology.

    According to Wang Linsheng, a senior researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, such a transformation cannot be completed by simply copying ideas and concepts or presenting classics in digital form. Rather, it is a process of reinterpreting objects of the classic cultural layer of Chinese civilization to breathe new life into these eternal treasures.

    “With the support of digital technology, China combines cultural classics with modern IP management methods, aiming to transform traditional elements into products that meet the latest aesthetic trends and consumer demand,” Wang Linsheng said.

    His words are supported by the game “Black Myth: Wukong”, inspired by the classic Chinese literary masterpiece “Journey to the West”. Revealing the legendary adventures of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, the game uses a range of advanced visual technologies to provide realistic scenes and an immersive experience for players of all cultural backgrounds.

    With its technological reimagining of a classic Chinese story, the game has transcended cultural boundaries and become a global hit. On the day of its official release, Black Myth: Wukong topped the charts of Steam, the world’s largest gaming platform, and has since dominated many other gaming markets around the world.

    Commenting on how technology is fueling China’s current IP boom, Chen Gang, an analyst at Soochow Securities, noted that advanced technologies such as 5G and cloud rendering are helping the country overcome the time and space limitations of traditional communication methods, thereby allowing Chinese cultural and entertainment products to reach a wider audience.

    In recent years, cultural sectors have become a powerful catalyst for China’s economic growth. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s per capita expenditure on education, culture and entertainment reached 3,189 yuan in 2024, up 9.8 percent from a year earlier and accounting for 11.3 percent of the country’s total per capita consumer spending.

    Highlighting the role of IP economy in driving economic growth, Wang Linsheng said IP goes beyond just culture or entertainment. The transformation of cultural classics into IP should be based on modern industrial development models, he added, noting that the process also involves various related sectors related to digital media.

    EMERGING INDUSTRIAL CHAIN

    As China’s IP economy continues to unleash its enormous growth potential, it is fostering an industrial chain that involves more and more upstream and downstream enterprises working together to create high-quality products.

    The Chinese fantasy animated film “Nezha 2,” which has already become the highest-grossing film in Chinese cinema history, has caused a “chain reaction” in various industries. To date, more than 10 types of related products based on the film have been planned and launched.

    Earlier this year, Pop Mart released a series of mystery boxes with a Nezha-themed designer toy on its online store on Tmall, a major Chinese online shopping platform. Just eight days after the series was released, the surprise boxes generated over 10 million yuan in revenue. In addition, other related products such as trading cards and plush toys also gained significant popularity.

    By promoting industrial integration based on original IP assets, China is well positioned to build a full industrial chain covering online literature, film and television, games and related products, said Hong Tao, vice chairman of the China Society for Consumer Economy.

    “This full industrial chain development model can expand the application scenarios of intellectual property and help build bridges between the virtual world and reality, thereby generating greater commercial value and economic benefits,” Hong Tao added.

    To achieve this goal, analysts suggested that the country should promote the harmonization of all links in the industrial chain. This can be achieved through the integration of independent IP objects and their systematic, coordinated development.

    “Chinese IP assets can learn from the Marvel universe, which brings together various superheroes in a single narrative structure,” Chen Gang said, adding that the growth model of the American pop culture icon has shown the way to strengthen the interconnectivity and coordination between different IP assets.

    Looking ahead, Wei Pengju, a scholar at the Central University of Finance and Economics, said China should welcome global cooperation in developing its original IP assets. “In this way, the country can make full use of its IP resources and build an international IP system that integrates both cultural and economic values,” he added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 52 performances to take place at XUAR International Dance Festival

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    URUMQI, July 21 (Xinhua) — The 7th China Xinjiang International Folk Dance Festival opened Sunday in Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The event will feature 52 performances and will run until Aug. 5.

    The event features 24 dance troupes, including groups from eight foreign countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the United States, Italy and Cambodia – as well as 16 domestic troupes. Performances include dance dramas, operas, ballet and modern dances.

    With Urumqi as the main venue, the festival will also feature performances in regions such as Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Hotan, Aksu, Karamay, Hami and Alaer.

    Associated events include a Silk Road-themed street dance show, performances by local dance troupes, an international dance carnival and a traditional opera week.

    The festival, jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People’s Government, has been held since 2008. The previous six such events have attracted 138 troupes from more than 70 countries and regions, becoming a key platform for cultural exchanges under the Belt and Road Initiative. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Horse-themed culture and tourism festival opens in XUAR

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    ZHAOSU, XINJIANG, July 20 (Xinhua) — The horse-themed Tianma Culture and Tourism Festival opened Saturday in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

    ZHAOSU, XINJIANG, July 20 (Xinhua) — The horse-themed Tianma Culture and Tourism Festival opened Saturday in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

    ZHAOSU, XINJIANG, July 20 (Xinhua) — The horse-themed Tianma Culture and Tourism Festival opened Saturday in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

    ZHAOSU, XINJIANG, July 20 (Xinhua) — The horse-themed Tianma Culture and Tourism Festival opened Saturday in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

    ZHAOSU, XINJIANG, July 20 (Xinhua) — The horse-themed Tianma Culture and Tourism Festival opened Saturday in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 2 rescued, 2 still missing in central China worksite incident

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    Four construction workers were trapped during underground operations at a road worksite in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan province, following heavy rainfall on Sunday afternoon, local authorities said.

    The incident occurred at around 4:50 p.m. Sunday in the Heishipu area of the city’s Tianxin District. As of 10:00 p.m. Sunday, two have been rescued and transported to hospital for treatment, according to the district’s publicity department.

    Search and rescue efforts for the remaining two workers are ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Volunteers recognized at conclusion of China Intl Supply Chain Expo

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

    Editor’s note: Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, recognized volunteers Saturday who helped staff the third China International Supply Chain Expo, which concluded Sunday in Beijing.

    Volunteers sing at a recognition event during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, July 19, 2025. [Photo by Xu Xiaoxuan/China.org.cn] 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Japan’s ruling coalition certain to lose majority in upper house

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    Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, also president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), meets the press at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, July 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The coalition led by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is certain to lose its majority in the House of Councillors following Sunday’s election, public broadcaster NHK reported.

    NHK said that the coalition of the LDP and Komeito is set to fall short of the 125 seats needed for a majority in the 248-seat upper house of parliament.

    The House of Councillors is made up of 248 members with fixed six-year terms. Elections are held every three years, with half the seats up for election each time. In Sunday’s vote, a total of 125 seats, including one to fill a vacancy, were up for grabs.

    Meanwhile, the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is expected to expand its seat count, while the Democratic Party for the People and Sanseito look set to make significant gains, NHK projected.

    Despite the defeat, Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention to stay on as Japan’s prime minister, adding that the LDP must fulfill its responsibility as the ruling party.

    Ishiba told NHK that his party has so far secured enough seats to be the leading party in the upper house, and that he has to fulfill the pledges he made during the election campaign, such as wage hikes to counter rising prices.

    The embattled prime minister is expected to hold a press conference on Monday, while all major opposition parties have expressed reluctance to help the ruling bloc by forming an expanded coalition.

    In the October 2024 general election, the ruling coalition already lost its majority in the more powerful House of Representatives, or lower house, forcing Ishiba to form Japan’s first minority government in over three decades.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 3rd CISCE shows collaborative innovation achievements in EV industry chain

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    People view a vehicle at the Smart Vehicle Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

    At the Smart Vehicle Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), more than 30 domestic and foreign enterprises and institutions showcased key technologies and products of the EV industry chain, demonstrating the achievements of the collaborative innovation in the sector.

    In addition to the Smart Vehicle Chain area, the Advanced Manufacturing Chain area and the Digital Technology Chain area also featured products and technological applications related to the EV industry. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s railway freight volume reports stable growth in H1

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    The China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu-Chongqing) Middle Corridor Ultra-Express Block Train departs from Tuanjiecun Station in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s railway freight volume reported stable growth in the first half of 2025, with more efficient network operation and improved services, the national railway operator said Sunday.

    The national railway system transported a total of 1.98 billion tonnes of cargo in the period, marking a year-on-year increase of 3 percent, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. The daily average number of loaded freight cars reached 182,400, up 4 percent from the same period last year.

    The company said it made full use of the integrated rail network and pushed forward market-oriented reforms in railway freight transport to boost logistics capacity, efficiency and service quality.

    During the January-June period, coal transport totaled 1.02 billion tonnes, and the freight volume for metallurgical goods and grain rose 8.6 percent and 9.8 percent, respectively.

    International freight also posted stable performance. The Central Asia freight train service operated 7,349 trains, a 25 percent increase from a year ago. The China-Laos Railway transported nearly 3.03 million tonnes of cross-border cargo, up 9 percent.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Global pharma giants underscore local partnerships, R&D at expo

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    An AI-powered orthopedic surgical robot is seen in the Healthy Life Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    From showcasing their latest products to forging local partnerships, global pharmaceutical companies have emphasized local research and development (R&D) and partnerships at the third China International Supply Chain Expo as they seek to strengthen their presence in one of their largest markets.

    The five-day expo highlights China’s importance to multinational firms as both a major market and a hub for global innovation, advanced manufacturing and resilient supply chains.

    “China is going to be the world’s largest healthcare market and a crucial source of innovation,” said Alex Gu, president of Medtronic Greater China, adding that China is playing an increasingly important role in the global healthcare industrial chain.

    In 2024, an electric surgical stapler developed by the U.S. company transitioned from research and development to mass production in China and is now used at over 500 hospitals nationwide. It has also been exported to other markets.

    Deep supply chain collaboration with local partners is vital and Medtronic now has nearly 7,000 suppliers in China.

    During the expo, the company launched a new partnership to build an AI-powered diagnostic and treatment system for aortic disease and structural heart disease. This is part of a broader trend in the pharmaceutical industry to use AI to drive R&D and improve disease diagnosis and treatment.

    At the expo, French drugmaker Sanofi exhibited its ecosystem, as well as its latest products for conditions such as immunological, cardiovascular, metabolic and other diseases.

    Local R&D plays a key role in Sanofi’s development. Sanofi now operates R&D centers in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, and its Chinese research staff have been deeply involved in over 90 percent of its global co-development projects, including 12 potential blockbuster drugs.

    For Sanofi, the supply chain expo serves as a platform not only to showcase its products but also to build collaborations.

    “Here, we explore innovative collaborations with our global partners, from R&D to production and patient accessibility enhancement, and share the latest results of localized practices,” said Wayne Shi, president of Sanofi Greater China. Sanofi will continue to support the Healthy China initiative with innovative drugs and vaccines, Shi said.

    Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk announced new partnerships with local manufacturing, logistics and tech firms at the expo, as part of its latest efforts to deepen local industrial chain cooperation.

    Novo Nordisk has continued to increase its investment in China, enhancing its presence throughout the industry chain to better serve patients in China. To date, the company has introduced 22 innovative drugs and 11 innovative injection devices in China for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and rare diseases.

    As a participant in all three editions of the supply chain expo, Novo Nordisk is joining more industrial chain partners this year to build a comprehensive health management ecosystem that drives chronic disease management, said Christine Zhou, president of Novo Nordisk Region China.

    Running from Wednesday to Sunday, the supply chain expo served as a key platform for multinational firms to strengthen collaboration with Chinese partners amid global economic uncertainties.

    The event has attracted 651 companies and institutions from 75 countries and regions. Overseas exhibitors account for 35 percent, a three-percentage-point increase from last year.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China cut down to size by Japan’s pacey run-and-gun game

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    With its sizeable assets neutralized by Japan’s run-and-gun game, the Chinese women’s team has crashed out of its home Asia Cup earlier than expected, with alarm bells ringing for the future.

    A perennial continental power, proud of its talented supply of towering post players, the Chinese women’s basketball program has learned the hard way how the modern game has evolved into a competition of sheer speed, sharpness and an intensity delivered at a much faster pace.

    China’s towering center Zhang Ziyu seen during the third-place playoff against South Korea at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Sunday. The defending champion took a bronze with a big 101-66 win, one day after its loss to Japan in the semifinals on Saturday. XINHUA

    The lesson was a harsh one after Team China, as defending champion and a higher-ranked favorite, suffered a 90-81 semifinal loss to Japan on Saturday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, missing out on the final of the FIBA continental showpiece for the first time in eight years.

    After overpowering the same opponent twice in warm-up games last month, Team China soon realized on Saturday that its size advantage wouldn’t help that much on a night when Japan felt a need for speed — and opened the game firing on all cylinders.

    In an incredible display, Japan’s teen star Kokoro Tanaka set the tone by scoring 21 of her 27 total points in the first quarter alone.

    She caught the host off guard by hitting five 3-pointers in a row, tearing China’s slow-rotating zone defense apart, while silencing the crowd at the Shenzhen Sports Center Gymnasium.

    China, though, came back strongly in the second quarter, relying on its towering combo of 6-foot-10 forward Han Xu and 7-foot-5 center Zhang Ziyu, to take a 51-49 lead into halftime.

    However, Japan’s sharp-shooting trio of Yuki Miyazawa, Norika Konno and Stephanie Mawuli all stepped up following the interval, connecting with a barrage of deep 3s and fast counterattacks to rebuild Japan’s early advantage.

    Captain Maki Takada then plunged the dagger in further, hitting one from near the rim with 32.3 seconds left to settle the eventual scoreline and help avenge Japan’s narrow 73-71 defeat to China in the 2023 Asia Cup final in Sydney.

    Leading China on a heartbreaking night for the national side was forward Yang Shuyu, who finished with 19 points.

    Former WNBA star Han contributed 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while teen prodigy Zhang, who is making her senior international debut in Shenzhen, finished with 17 points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes, the longest she’s played across four games.

    China’s head coach Gong Luming hailed his players’ efforts in trying to put up a fight, but admitted his team has a lot of catching-up to do.

    “We learned a tough lesson from today’s loss. We have to figure out how to adapt our game, particularly with our twin towers on court, to the fast-paced, sharp-shooting modern game,” Gong said at the post-match news conference.

    “We didn’t manage to guard them well enough on the perimeter, failing to contain their 3-pointers as well as we planned.

    “We are still in a building process, though. We are not going to make any radical changes in our plans for the future, or give up on our strength altogether. We will learn, adapt and improve to achieve the ultimate goal at the 2028 Olympic Games.”

    Citing the fast-evolving international game, Han suggests more young talent should seek opportunities to ply their trade overseas, despite lower average salaries, even in the WNBA, compared to China’s domestic league.

    “The world has moved far ahead of us, with the game changing in how it is supposed to be played and how to win,” said Han, who played with WNBA’s New York Liberty for two separate seasons in 2019 and 2021.

    “We saw that after a disappointing Olympic campaign last year in Paris, and today was another painful reminder.

    “I will try to make my way back into an overseas league to keep honing my individual game next season, and I hope more will follow me in order to improve in a more competitive environment.”

    Japan’s head coach Corey Gaines attributed the successful revenge mission to his players’ perfect execution of a tailored game plan against the host.

    “That was a game where the players followed the game plan,” Gaines said. We had a strategy going into the game, and they executed it. China countered, we changed to another game plan.”

    “And they really kept their heads during the game, and they executed what we talked about. That win is for the players,” continued Gaines. “The players won that game. They really did their job.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: China win thriller to sink Cuba in Men’s Volleyball Nations League

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    China staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Cuba (20-25, 25-23, 15-25, 25-22, 19-17) on the final day of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League preliminary phase in Gdansk, Poland, on Sunday.

    Outside hitter Wang Bin powered Vital Heynen’s side with 26 points, while captain Jiang Chuan added 13. Despite a dominant 31-point performance from Cuba’s Marlon Yant, including 29 kills, China held their nerve to complete the turnaround.

    Cuba came out strong, racing to a 5-1 lead and taking the first set 25-20, with Yant and Miguel Angel Lopez combining for 12 points. China responded in the second set, pulling ahead 20-17 on Wang’s ace. Although Cuba leveled at 21-21, Wang’s decisive spike and a successful challenge on the final point secured a 25-23 equalizer.

    The momentum swung back to Cuba in the third set as they cruised to a 25-15 win. But China refused to fold, erasing a 9-4 deficit in the fourth set to tie the score at 15-15. Wang Hebin’s attack capped a 25-22 win, forcing a tiebreak.

    In the final set, Rao Shuhan’s blocking and clutch attacks from Jiang Chuan pushed China ahead 4-1. Cuba fought back with Javier Concepcion’s late point, but Ji Daoshuai’s spike sealed China’s 19-17 victory.

    Despite the loss, Cuba qualified for the finals with six wins. China finished 17th in the preliminary phase with three victories.

    “China did a great job today. They fought for every point, all the time. We didn’t push enough to win the game. We need to be better at this as well, as sometimes we don’t do enough,” Cuba’s opposite spiker Jose Masso Alvarez told the official website of the Volleyball Nations League after the game.

    Elsewhere on the day, Iran beat Bulgaria in straight sets. Amin Esmaeilnezhad produced 19 points for the winners, while Amirhossein Esfandiar added 14.

    In the last game of the week in Gdansk, Poland edged past France 32-30, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12. Wilfredo Leon earned 30 points for the winners, while Theo Faure poured in two points less for France. Both teams have booked their spot in the best eight earlier.

    The final round of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League will be played in Ningbo, China, from July 30 to August 3. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China expo highlights global supply chain resilience amid tariff turbulence

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    As tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainties continue to rattle the global economy, the 2025 China International Supply Chain Expo is emerging as a promising platform to foster resilient, diversified and cooperative global supply chains.

    Running from Wednesday to Sunday in Beijing, the third edition of the supply chain-themed expo has drawn more than 600 exhibitors, notably those of carmakers, logistics providers and pharmaceutical firms, spanning 75 countries and regions.

    Against the backdrop of mounting trade protectionism and rising global fragmentation, the event showcases China’s bid to champion openness, innovation and international cooperation in the face of growing headwinds.

    PLATFORM FOR COOPERATION

    The event comes at a time of heightened trade friction and mounting uncertainty, which is expected to weigh heavily on global economic activity. In its April forecast, the International Monetary Fund projected global growth to slow to 2.8 percent in 2025 and 3 percent in 2026, down from 3.3 percent for both years in its January outlook.

    “Geopolitical tensions have disrupted supply chains, harming not only others but also one’s own interests,” said Xu Jiabin, an economics professor at Renmin University of China. “That’s why we must adopt an inclusive mindset and work together to improve the global supply chain’s connectivity and coordination. This is the path to mutual benefit.”

    People visit the Green Agriculture Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2025. The 2025 CISCE, scheduled from July 16 to 20, opened to general public on Saturday. (Xinhua/Chang Nengjia)

    As the world’s first national-level platform focused on supply chains, the expo helps connect Chinese and international firms, promote technical alignment and support deeper economic cooperation, Zhou Xing, head of public affairs at PwC China, told Xinhua.

    “The expo offers a high-efficiency matchmaking platform,” she said. “It enables companies to align on technology, standards and markets, helping drive global collaboration.”

    For Chinese firms, the expo offers a window to expand their international footprint and connect directly with global supply chain nodes. For multinational firms, it provides an opportunity to gain access to China’s vast market, comprehensive industrial ecosystem and strong policy support.

    SIG Group, a Singapore-based accounting and tax firm, is participating in the expo for the second time. As a company dedicated to supporting Chinese enterprises in expanding into ASEAN markets, it engaged in in-depth exchanges with a wide range of partners at the event.

    Edward Liu, a senior director at SIG Group said the event offers a valuable opportunity to enhance the firm’s ability to serve its clients in the future.

    CHINA’S COMMITMENT

    China has consistently championed open, cooperative international trade as an anchor of stability, especially during times of worldwide economic volatility and geopolitical turbulence.

    In a congratulatory letter sent to the 20th Western China International Fair in May, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China is willing to take the fair as an opportunity to further enhance mutual understanding, strengthen friendship, and deepen cooperation with friends from all countries.

    China will uphold the multilateral trading system and ensure the stable and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains together with the world, injecting new impetus into the prosperity and development of the world economy, Xi noted.

    During a March meeting in Beijing with more than 40 global CEOs and business leaders, Xi said, “China has been and will remain an ideal, secure, and promising destination for foreign investors.”

    “Embracing China is embracing opportunities, believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow, and investing in China is investing in the future,” he said.

    The Chinese president called on foreign firms to safeguard the multilateral trading system, maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, protect the international environment for openness and cooperation, and advance economic globalization in the right direction.

    A visitor tries a smart product equipped with Snapdragon processor at the Qualcomm booth in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2025. The 2025 CISCE, scheduled from July 16 to 20, opened to general public on Saturday. (Xinhua/Chang Nengjia)

    CONFIDENCE IN CHINA

    China’s economy beat expectations with robust 5.3 percent GDP growth in the first half of 2025 and is actively taking steps to maintain stability and sustain growth momentum in the months ahead. Such economic resilience has strengthened public and investor confidence in the country’s long-term economic prospects, particularly its appeal as a strategic hub for multinational firms looking to restructure and diversify their supply chains.

    “China is no longer just a manufacturing base, but an innovation hub,” said Zhou. “By integrating digital tools and investing in strategic sectors like EVs, renewables and biotech, China is strengthening its position in global value chains.”

    This strategic pivot is already being recognized by global companies. “China has the world’s most complete EV supply chain, with top-tier local suppliers and highly responsive manufacturing capabilities,” a Tesla spokesperson told Xinhua.

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared a similar view on Thursday, describing China’s supply chain as a “miracle” and highlighting the country’s deep capabilities in artificial intelligence and computer science.

    As China continues to pursue high-quality opening-up, foreign firms are also gaining expanded access and greater policy support. “Foreign companies are expected to benefit from greater market access, a more level playing field and broader opportunities for cooperation,” said Poh-Yian Koh, president of FedEx China.

    FedEx applauds the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to optimize the business environment, and pledges to continue to strengthen its logistics network and digital capabilities to enhance connectivity between Chinese and global markets, she added.

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