Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in Heilongjiang resumes construction on capacity expansion upgrade
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MIL-OSI China: Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in Heilongjiang resumes construction on capacity expansion upgrade
An aerial drone photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows the construction site of the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Recently, the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in Heilongjiang has resumed its construction on capacity expansion upgrade. The capacity expansion project, spanning a total length of 258.25 kilometers, is expected to enhance the railway’s train handling capacity by three times. Upon completion, the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway will further meet the needs of the China-Europe freight train services in Tongjiang Railway Port. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows workers installing devices at the construction site of the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. [Photo/Xinhua] A worker conducts welding operation at a steel processing factory for the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, March 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] People work at the construction site of the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, March 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] People work at the construction site of the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, March 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Workers install devices at the construction site of the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, March 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows the construction site of the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. [Photo/Xinhua] A worker conducts welding operation at a steel processing factory for the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, March 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] -
MIL-OSI China: Myanmar leader thanks China’s Yunnan Rescue Team
Source: China State Council Information Office
Myanmar’s State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday extended his appreciation to members of China’s Yunnan Rescue Medical Team for their timely assistance after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar Friday.
The Myanmar leader visited Ottara Thiri Private Hospital in Nay Pyi Taw, the Myanmar capital, on Sunday and thanked the Chinese rescue team, who rushed to the impact area in the first time for relief efforts.
The Chinese rescue team from Yunnan Province in southwest China, joined by Myanmar’s rescue forces, retrieved an elderly man in the earthquake-hit Nay Pyi Taw at 05:00 local time on Sunday.
The man had been trapped for nearly 40 hours under the rubble of the hospital in the city. After an emergency rescue operation overnight, the person was the first survivor rescued by the Chinese team after they arrived in the earthquake-stricken area of Myanmar on Saturday.
The 37-member Chinese team carried full-function life detectors, earthquake early warning systems, portable satellite phones, drones and other rescue equipment in their rescue operations.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Southeast Asian country on Friday. Several Chinese rescue teams have joined the relief efforts with their Myanmar counterparts.
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MIL-OSI China: Myanmar earthquake death toll hits 1,700
Source: China State Council Information Office 3
This photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows a damaged building after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. [Photo/Xinhua]
About 1,700 people died, 3,400 were injured, and 300 remained missing in the massive earthquake in Myanmar, according to the country’s State Administration Council on Sunday.
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MIL-OSI China: Death toll rises to 1,700 following strong earthquake in Myanmar
Source: China State Council Information Office
This photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows a damaged building after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. [Photo/Xinhua]
About 1,700 people died, 3,400 were injured, and 300 remained missing in the massive earthquake in Myanmar, according to the country’s State Administration Council on Sunday.
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MIL-OSI China: Myanmar leader expresses appreciation to China’s Yunnan Rescue Medical Team
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
NAY PYI TAW/KUNMING, March 30 — Myanmar’s State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday extended his appreciation to members of China’s Yunnan Rescue Medical Team for their timely assistance after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar Friday.
The Myanmar leader visited Ottara Thiri Private Hospital in Nay Pyi Taw, the Myanmar capital, on Sunday and thanked the Chinese rescue team, who rushed to the impact area in the first time for relief efforts.
The Chinese rescue team from Yunnan Province in southwest China, joined by Myanmar’s rescue forces, retrieved an elderly man in the earthquake-hit Nay Pyi Taw at 05:00 local time on Sunday.
The man had been trapped for nearly 40 hours under the rubble of the hospital in the city. After an emergency rescue operation overnight, the person was the first survivor rescued by the Chinese team after they arrived in the earthquake-stricken area of Myanmar on Saturday.
The 37-member Chinese team carried full-function life detectors, earthquake early warning systems, portable satellite phones, drones and other rescue equipment in their rescue operations.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Southeast Asian country on Friday. Several Chinese rescue teams have joined the relief efforts with their Myanmar counterparts.
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MIL-OSI China: China unveils suite of self-developed intelligent medical rescue equipment
Source: China State Council Information Office 2
Four intelligent medical rescue equipment, including the Emergency (Transfer) Robot, Intelligent Medical Treatment Box Set, Portable Emergency Equipment, and Maritime Remote Medical Rescue Equipment, jointly developed by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd and DEEP Robotics Technology Company, were unveiled in Beijing recently, which was the first of its kind globally.
The Emergency (Transfer) Robot is equipped with three walking modes —quadruped, four-wheeled, and tracked — with seven capabilities including walking, running, climbing buildings, climbing slopes, lying down, obstacle avoidance and obstacle crossing.
It also has seven functions such as breathing, monitoring, infusion, ultrasound, defibrillation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and oxygen supply.
It can operate stably in temperatures ranging from -20 C to 55 C, automatically and accurately providing mobile emergency treatment to the injured.
It can be widely used in various scenarios such as natural disaster rescue, complex environment operations, safety accident rescue, battlefield emergency treatment, and pre-hospital and intra-hospital transfers.
The Intelligent Medical Treatment Box Set integrates six modules required by secondary hospitals, including command communication, emergency treatment, surgery, medical technology support, supply support and special treatment.
It is capable of rapid deployment and withdrawal within 20 minutes, which is suitable for scenarios such as mass casualty treatment on the battlefield, natural disaster rescue, accident disaster rescue, public health emergencies and international humanitarian assistance.
It addresses issues such as the complexity of traditional medical equipment, inconvenience in mobility, difficulty in adapting to complex environments, challenges in comprehensive treatment due to incomplete elements, and difficulties in sharing multiple types of information.
The Portable Emergency Equipment integrates functions such as ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, anesthesia pumps, injection pumps, AED defibrillators and ultrasound devices. Known as a mobile intensive care unit, it is characterized by its small size, light weight, convenience in carrying, full functionality, ease of operation, long self-sustaining time and multiple data transmission methods.
It can be widely used in emergency departments, intensive care units, and wards within hospitals, township health centers, community health centers, as well as stations, docks, schools, factories, trains, planes, ships and ambulances.
The Maritime Remote Medical Rescue Equipment consists of the Maritime Emergency IoT Platform, Maritime Integrated Emergency Management Platform, Maritime Emergency Command System, Maritime Emergency Site Treatment System, and Maritime Remote Integrated Treatment System.
Utilizing IoT technology, it enables real-time collection of multi-modal vital signs data. With the support of integrated communication networks, it achieves high-speed data transmission in nearshore and offshore scenarios, constructing an intelligent rescue system covering on-site treatment, command dispatch and remote support.
Experts from the Chinese Academy of Engineering said that the intelligent medical rescue equipment will significantly enhance China’s comprehensive emergency medical rescue capabilities.
Huang Yuhong, president and chief engineer of Haishen, said, “In the future, we will integrate cutting-edge technologies such as body intelligence, biomanufacturing, quantum technology, and 6G into a series of advanced medical rescue equipment, contributing to the high-quality development of China’s intelligent medical rescue equipment system.” -
MIL-OSI China: 13 Chinese nationals injured in Myanmar earthquake
Source: China State Council Information Office
Thirteen Chinese nationals were injured in the earthquake in Myanmar, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed on Sunday.
The embassy said in a written reply to Xinhua that the injured were in Mandalay Province, where most of whom are receiving medical treatment, and some of the injured are urgently transferred to Yangon for treatment.
As of 11:00 Beijing time on Sunday, the embassy had received and handled hundreds of requests for help from Chinese citizens and assisted dozens of people in finding their missing relatives and friends.
The embassy will do its best to provide consular protection and assistance to Chinese citizens, keep the consular helpline open, provide timely medical assistance information to the injured, and offer necessary assistance to those who lost their passports in the earthquake.
A total of 1,644 people died, 3,408 were injured and 139 remained missing in the earthquake in Myanmar, the country’s Information Team of the State Administration Council said on Saturday night.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Southeast Asian country on Friday. Several Chinese rescue teams have joined the relief efforts with their Myanmar counterparts.
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MIL-OSI China: Thailand death toll hits 17 after Myanmar quake
Source: China State Council Information Office
The death toll in the Thai capital of Bangkok from a powerful earthquake that hit neighboring Myanmar rose to 17, with 32 people injured and 83 others remaining missing, local authorities said on Sunday.
According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), damage has been reported in 18 provinces across Thailand, impacting 420 homes, 48 temples, 76 hospitals, eight buildings, 23 schools, and 18 government offices.
The situation was under control and affected area assessments were underway, with the probability of aftershocks steadily decreasing, Phasakorn Boonyalak, director general of the DDPM, said in a statement.
Phasakorn noted that relevant agencies have been providing aid and assessing damage to facilitate assistance in accordance with applicable laws.
The department has also dispatched an Urban Search and Rescue team with specialized equipment from various disaster prevention and mitigation centers to Bangkok, the hardest-hit area, to aid in rescue efforts, he added.
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MIL-OSI China: Chinese rescue team saves survivor in Myanmar
Source: China State Council Information Office
A survivor was rescued Sunday in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, by China’s Yunnan Rescue Medical Team, following a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck the country Friday.
The elderly man had been trapped for nearly 40 hours under the rubble of Ottara Thiri Hospital. The Chinese team used life detection equipment to find him and rescued him early Sunday.
The rescue team, which arrived in Nay Pyi Taw Sunday, immediately joined local Myanmar firefighters to search for survivors. Their collaboration is part of ongoing rescue operations after the earthquake.
China’s Red Cross Society (RCSC) has also sent urgent humanitarian aid to Myanmar. The supplies, dispatched from Yunnan’s disaster relief center, include 300 tents, 2,000 blankets, 600 folding beds, and relief kits for 2,000 households.
According to Myanmar’s State Administration Council, the earthquake has killed at least 1,644 people. Rescue teams are working to assist those affected by the disaster.
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MIL-OSI China: 13 Chinese nationals injured in earthquake in Myanmar, Chinese embassy says
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
YANGON, March 30 — Thirteen Chinese nationals were injured in the earthquake in Myanmar, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed on Sunday.
The embassy said in a written reply to Xinhua that the injured were in Mandalay Province, where most of whom are receiving medical treatment, and some of the injured are urgently transferred to Yangon for treatment.
As of 11:00 Beijing time on Sunday, the embassy had received and handled hundreds of requests for help from Chinese citizens and assisted dozens of people in finding their missing relatives and friends.
The embassy will do its best to provide consular protection and assistance to Chinese citizens, keep the consular helpline open, provide timely medical assistance information to the injured, and offer necessary assistance to those who lost their passports in the earthquake.
A total of 1,644 people died, 3,408 were injured and 139 remained missing in the earthquake in Myanmar, the country’s Information Team of the State Administration Council said on Saturday night.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Southeast Asian country on Friday. Several Chinese rescue teams have joined the relief efforts with their Myanmar counterparts.
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MIL-OSI China: Cambodia-China economic, trade cooperation provides mutual benefit, win-win results: official
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Cambodia-China economic, trade cooperation provides mutual benefit, win-win results: official
PHNOM PENH, March 30 — Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation has provided tremendous benefits and win-win results, a senior commerce official said on Friday.
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce’s Secretary of State and spokesperson Penn Sovicheat said key achievements under this cooperation included the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone, the Phnom Penh Sihanoukville Expressway, and the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport.
“These mega-projects are prime examples of practical cooperation in economics and trade between Cambodia and China and are also the fruits of cooperation between the two countries under the Belt and Road Initiative,” he told Xinhua.
“These projects have importantly contributed to boosting Cambodia’s economy, trade, manufacturing industry, connectivity infrastructure, tourism, and logistics,” he added.
Sovicheat said that the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and the Techo International Airport, which is scheduled to open to commercial operations in July 2025, will play a vital role in handling the remarkably growing number of tourists.
“Moreover, the simultaneous entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement on Jan. 1, 2022, have also laid a strong foundation for Cambodia and China to enhance their trade and investment relations,” Sovicheat said.
Under these trade pacts, a number of Cambodian products, especially high-quality agricultural produce such as milled rice, yellow bananas, mangoes, longans, and peppercorn, as well as some wild aquatic products have been exported to China with preferential tariffs, he added.
The spokesperson said China is a huge market for made-in-Cambodia products and the two countries enjoy steady and positive trade growth every year.
He said both countries have also enjoyed good cooperation in e-commerce as many types of made-in-Cambodia products have been put up for sale on Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba.
“China is a trustworthy partner for Cambodia,” he said. “Looking forward, our two-way trade volume will continue to rise, undoubtedly.”
Sovicheat said since 2023, the two countries have also worked together to develop an “Industrial Development Corridor” and a “Fish and Rice Corridor.”
“The Industrial Development Corridor is crucial to support the transformation of coastal Sihanoukville into a model multipurpose special economic zone, while the Fish and Rice Corridor is vital to develop modern ecological agriculture near the Tonle Sap Lake,” he said.
In conclusion, he said, all these cooperation mechanisms will inject stronger momentum into broadening bilateral economic, trade, and investment relations for mutual greater benefits towards building a high-quality, high-level, and high-standard Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era.
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MIL-OSI China: Chinese rescuers recover survivor in Myanmar
Source: China State Council Information Office
A rescue team of China’s Yunnan Province, joined by Myanmar’s rescue forces, retrieved an elderly man in earthquake-hit Myanmar capital Nay Pyi Taw at 05:00 local time on Sunday.
The man had been trapped for nearly 40 hours under the rubble of a hospital in the city. After an overnight emergency rescue, it was the first person rescued by the Chinese team after arriving in the earthquake-stricken area of Myanmar on Saturday.
The 37-member team from China’s Yunnan Province arrived in Myanmar on Saturday, carrying full-function life detectors, earthquake early warning systems, portable satellite phones, drones and other rescue equipment.
Team members, after landing in Yangon, headed to the hard-hit city of Nay Pyi Taw.
At 18:30 local time on Saturday, the rescue team arrived in Nay Pyi Taw, immediately starting their work. According to the team, the three-story hospital where it has been working on the rescue, was severely damaged, as the first floor completely collapsed, burying numerous people.
The rescuers have been using life detectors to find survivors with vital signs under the rubble.
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MIL-OSI China: Chinese rescuers start to work in earthquake-hit Myanmar
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 30 — A squad of Chinese volunteers started rescue operations Sunday after they arrived in Mandalay, a Myanmar city severely hit Friday in a 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
The Blue Sky Rescue (BSR) team is to provide assistance in disaster relief and rescue efforts. Members of the team have started assessment work about damage at quake scenes immediately upon arrival.
The volunteers departed from Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Saturday morning.
Another rescue team sent by Yunnan Province arrived in Myanmar earlier on Saturday morning. The team has started work in Nay Pyi Taw, another badly-affected Myanmar city.
Myanmar’s authorities said late on Saturday that 1,644 people have died, 3,408 were injured and 139 remained missing in the earthquake in Myanmar, according to the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday night.
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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA strongly denounces Chinese Foreign Minister Wang’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 and false claims regarding Taiwan
Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA strongly denounces Chinese Foreign Minister Wang’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 and false claims regarding Taiwan
Date：2025-03-07
Data Source：Department of Policy PlanningMarch 7, 2025
No. 058At a press conference held on March 7 during sessions of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi falsely claimed that United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 had once and for all resolved the issue of the representation of the whole of China, including Taiwan, in the UN. He also alleged that the “only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is ‘Taiwan, Province of China,’” promoting spurious narratives that distorted the facts and deviated from the truth. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns and expresses strong disappointment at this renewed and blatant attempt to unilaterally disrupt the status quo and this malicious conduct aimed at deceiving and misleading the international community.
As a matter of fact, UNGA Resolution 2758 made no mention of Taiwan throughout its entire text and thus could not have stated that Taiwan was a part of the People’s Republic of China, nor did it legally authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan or the Taiwanese people in the UN and its specialized agencies. China’s deliberate manipulations contradict the principle of universality enshrined in the UN Charter. Additionally, its military provocations in the Taiwan Strait, East and South China Seas, and other areas in recent years have clearly jeopardized peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The claims that China made regarding Taiwan and its actions in the region represent blatant attempts to undermine the status quo.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung calls on the international community to oppose China’s repeated misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758 and its attempts to alter the status quo of neither side being subordinate to the other. Minister Lin also urges nations worldwide to jointly condemn China for again resorting to flagrant provocation and disruption of the status quo. MOFA reiterates that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is an independent and sovereign country; that Taiwan has never been a part of the PRC; and that neither democratic Taiwan nor authoritarian China being subordinate to the other is the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and a long-standing, internationally recognized, and objective fact. Only Taiwan’s democratically elected government has the right to represent the 23.5 million people of Taiwan in the UN system and the international arena. The PRC has no right to interfere. (E) -
MIL-OSI China: China launches new communication tech test satellite
Source: China State Council Information Office 2
China sent a new communication technology test satellite into the planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan early on Sunday.
The satellite was launched by a Long March-7A rocket at 12:05 a.m. (Beijing Time). It will be used mainly for multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation.
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MIL-OSI China: China issues 1st passenger drone operation certificates
Source: China State Council Information Office 2
Two Chinese companies have obtained the operation certificate for autonomous passenger drones from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marking that China has entered the commercial operation stage of autonomous passenger drones, said CAAC Saturday.
The two certificates, the first batch of such operation certificates issued in China, were granted to Chinese drone makers EHang Holdings Limited in south China’s Guangdong Province and Hefei Hey Airlines Co., Ltd. in east China’s Anhui Province.
The operation certificate is used to confirm that the autonomous passenger drone meets the safety operation standards and operation requirements. The companies with an operation certificate can carry out commercial operations in approved areas, provide paid passenger services and other low-altitude economy-related services.
Citizens and consumers will be able to purchase tickets at the operating spots in Guangzhou and Hefei to experience low-altitude tours, city sightseeing and a variety of commercial passenger services. -
MIL-OSI China: China to ease financing for private firms’ equipment upgrades
Source: China State Council Information Office
It will be easier for private businesses to secure financing for equipment upgrades, China’s top economic planner has said, vowing to provide greater policy support.
Building on the existing relending facility for sci-tech innovation and technical transformation, the National Development and Reform Commission said that it will consider rolling out enhanced loan interest subsidies for private businesses to upgrade their equipment.
The commission said that it will accelerate the issuance of this year’s ultra-long special treasury bonds to subsidize investments in equipment upgrades.
Additionally, private businesses will be encouraged to participate in the trade-in of consumer goods, the commission said, pledging efforts to reduce market access barriers, streamline review processes, and accelerate the disbursement of funds.
China’s large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, launched roughly a year ago, have steadily progressed as the country makes every effort to drive domestic demand.
According to the 2025 government work report, boosting consumption is a top priority for China’s economy in 2025, with domestic demand identified as the “main engine and anchor” of economic growth.
To support consumer goods trade-ins, China has announced the issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds totaling 300 billion yuan (about 41.8 billion U.S. dollars) this year, up from 150 billion yuan in 2024.
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MIL-OSI China: China fuels global innovation through sci-tech cooperation
Source: China State Council Information Office
Stepping into the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing, visitors are immediately immersed in a futuristic atmosphere. Robots, showcasing their capabilities in various scenarios — from calligraphy and brewing coffee to dancing and delivering bilingual announcements — make a dazzling impression.
The ongoing 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference highlights the transformation of Zhongguancun, China’s “Silicon Valley,” into a global innovation hub, marked by groundbreaking technologies and the convergence of global expertise.
From humanoid robots seen throughout the venues to gene therapy for “blindness treatment” featured at the exhibition center, the five-day event, which began on Thursday, is captivating guests from over 100 countries and regions with China’s emerging industries.
In addition, the lively discussions and promotions surrounding topics such as the development of ZGC, a world-leading sci-tech park, and the cooperation under the ZGC Global High-Level Think Tank Alliance, are heightening guests’ expectations for technological collaboration aimed at advancing human well-being.
Humanoid robots walk during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2025.(Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
Harnessing Cutting-edge Technologies
Nearly 100 robots from 15 companies are actively engaged throughout the event to enhance the experience of the attendees. More importantly, they showcase how humanoid robots are rapidly advancing to boost productivity and expand their real-world applications, driven by the relentless research and development efforts of various companies.
For example, a humanoid robot named “Adam” amazed visitors with an elegant dance during the conference, showcasing its advanced full-body motion control. Through the fusion of unique hardware design and reinforcement learning, the development team has enabled Adam to coordinate joint movements precisely, achieving human-like agility and flexibility, explained Anna Leung, brand director of Adam’s developer, PNDbotics AI Co., Ltd.
“From my perspective, the ability of humanoid robots to integrate vision-driven guidance, limb control, and generalized autonomous operation truly makes them valuable assistants to humans. The most exciting era for humanoid robots, which is the era of productivity, is about to begin,” said Wang He, founder and CTO of Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd., speaking at the opening ceremony.
During the ceremony, China’s 10 major scientific and technological achievements in 2024 were unveiled, covering cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and gene therapy. The forum has become a key platform for tech companies to showcase their latest innovations.
Inspired by insights from international experts at the previous ZGC Forum, Beijing Matrix Technologies Co., Ltd. recognized the critical role of material innovation in driving industrial progress. Determined to revolutionize thermal insulation, the company’s CTO, Zhong Feipeng, and his team dedicated eight years to overcoming key technical challenges, ultimately developing a new soft insulation material named Y-Warm.
Several years ago, they leveraged the Zhongguancun Forum to introduce Y-Warm to the global market. Over the past four years, they have partnered with more than 200 companies from the United States, Europe and Japan, expanding its applications in apparel, footwear, outdoor gear, and medical supplies. “The forum has served as our fast track to innovation and helped us bridge the gap from technology to real-world impact,” Zhong said.
This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows the introduction on brain-machine interface systems during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
Cultivating Innovative Glusters
At the ZGC International Innovation Center, visitors eagerly tried out XR smart glasses that project high-quality images onto a virtual screen about three meters away. Developed by Beijing NED+AR Display Technology Co., Ltd., the smart glasses are significantly thinner and lighter than traditional VR headsets, while still delivering a large, immersive display.
The company’s co-founder, Duan Jiaxi, said that this year marks a decade since the company established itself in the Zhongguancun Shijingshan Science Park. “I originally settled here because there were some policy supports, such as rent reduction and investment fund support. We have partnered with some internationally renowned enterprises and completed the C-round investment this year.”
In recent years, Beijing has used Zhongguancun as a testing ground for new reforms, rolling out pilot policies, improving the business environment, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging industries.
“Zhongguancun is at the forefront of innovation, and we believe that companies in the general robotics industry should develop here. With its growing industrial ecosystem, we hope to collaborate with algorithm research companies and other partners to refine our products and accelerate the maturity of the humanoid robotics industry,” Leung said.
Notably, Beijing has built a strong foundation in embodied intelligence robotics, with top research teams, emerging startups, and ideal application scenarios in research, manufacturing, and retail. Leading the way, it introduced an action plan for embodied intelligence this February, setting a national benchmark for the industry.
With a focus on future industries, Beijing aims to foster a top-tier innovation ecosystem and strengthen its role as a global hub for open innovation.
The development of Zhongguancun ranked first in the comprehensive evaluation of national high-tech zones in 2024. The total revenue of enterprises above the designated size reached 9.4 trillion yuan (about 1.29 trillion U.S. dollars) last year, up 8 percent year on year.
People learn about a bionic humanoid robot at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center during the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2025.
(Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)Promoting Global Cooperation
The 2025 ZGC Forum hosted multiple parallel forums to boost global sci-tech cooperation, focusing on topics including carbon neutrality, youth talent development and regional collaboration.
The ASEAN Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum, for example, brought together representatives from China and ASEAN countries to explore how the two sides can work together to advance innovation cooperation. The Trans-Himalaya Earth Science International Cooperation Forum discussed joint response to major global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, and ecological sustainability.
At a parallel forum focusing on sci-tech innovation cooperation between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), multiple strategic cooperation agreements were reached.
Zhongguancun’s Dong-Park will carry out business cooperation with the Korea Innovation Center in China in the field of embodied intelligence and build a platform for technology transfer and cooperation.
“We hope to strengthen the cooperation in science and technology between China and the ROK in order to promote global competitiveness of enterprises from both countries,” said a representative from the ROK.
Ebba Lund, CEO of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP), emphasized the importance of connections, especially at events like this forum. She noted that such gatherings create valuable opportunities for global innovation.
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MIL-OSI China: China pledges 100 million yuan in aid to Myanmar
Source: China State Council Information Office
China has decided to provide Myanmar with 100 million yuan (approximately 13.9 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian aid to support earthquake relief efforts, a spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency said on Saturday.
At the request of the Myanmar government, China will also send two rescue teams and supply tents, blankets, first-aid kits, food and drinking water — items that are urgently needed in affected areas, said spokesperson Li Ming.
The first batch of supplies is scheduled for delivery on Monday, according to the agency. China will offer further assistance based on Myanmar’s needs, it added.
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday. The information team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council said 1,002 people have been killed, 2,376 were injured, and 30 remain missing.
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MIL-OSI China: Philippine medical team on standby to assist quake-hit Myanmar, Thailand
Source: China State Council Information Office
The Philippines on Saturday said it has been ready to send emergency medical assistance teams to help Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 1,000 people.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the Philippines is ready to deploy three emergency medical assistance teams once international coordination protocols with the affected countries are complete and a request is received.
The Department of Health could send medical teams “should there be a need for humanitarian medical assistance in Myanmar and Thailand. We are ready,” Herbosa said.
A few hours after the powerful earthquake on Friday, the Philippine embassies in Myanmar and in Thailand advised Filipinos there to remain calm and vigilant.
According to the official data, there are approximately 811 Filipinos in Myanmar and 32,950 Filipinos in Thailand.
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MIL-OSI China: China’s Red Cross sends aid to quake-hit Myanmar
Source: China State Council Information Office
The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) has sent emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday, the RCSC said on Saturday.
Emergency relief supplies, to be distributed through the Myanmar Red Cross Society, include 300 tents, 2,000 blankets, 600 folding beds and relief kits for 2,000 affected households. The supplies have been dispatched from a disaster relief center in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, the RCSC said in a press release.
An international RCSC rescue team has also departed for Myanmar with necessary equipment to carry out humanitarian relief operations. The RCSC has said it will continue to monitor the situation and provide further assistance as needed.
The information team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council on Saturday said that at least 1,002 people have been killed, 2,376 have been injured, and 30 are missing as a result of the earthquake.
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MIL-OSI China: Cambodian PM expresses condolences over quake tragedy in Myanmar, Thailand
Source: China State Council Information Office
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Saturday expressed his condolences to the governments and peoples of Myanmar and Thailand over a massive earthquake on Friday afternoon.
In a condolence message to Myanmar’s State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Cambodian leader said he was profoundly saddened to hear about the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar, resulting in the tragic loss of lives, injuries, and widespread damage to property.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and we hope for the swift recovery of those injured,” Hun Manet said.
“Cambodia stands in unwavering solidarity with the people of Myanmar during this challenging time,” he said.
In another condolence letter to his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Hun Manet said he had learnt, with profound sadness, about the loss of lives, many injuries and severe damage to properties caused by the powerful earthquake in Bangkok.
“I wish the injured a full and speedy recovery,” he said.
At least 1,644 people died, 3,408 were injured, and 139 remained missing after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council reported.
The devastating temblor also affected Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. Shinawatra on Friday announced a state of emergency in Bangkok.
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MIL-OSI China: India-US trade talks held in New Delhi
Source: China State Council Information Office
Trade officials from India and the United States concluded their four-day parleys on Saturday, with both sides resolving to deepen bilateral cooperation in priority areas, including increasing market access, said a statement issued by India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The officials decided to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and deepen supply chain integration in a mutually beneficial manner, added the statement.
The trade talks were held as a follow-up to the February India-U.S. Joint Statement, in which the two sides agreed to expand bilateral trade to reach 500 billion U.S. dollars by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement.
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MIL-OSI China: Urban landscape of Xiong’an New Area
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Urban landscape of Xiong’an New Area
An aerial drone photo taken on March 15, 2025 shows the Sinochem Holdings building in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. As the Chinese vision of modernity has been meticulously constructed, the urban landscape of Xiong’an has gradually taken shape. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 14, 2025 shows a transformer substation in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 15, 2025 shows a night view of the Xiong’an business service center in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows a pseudo-classic architecture in Yuerong Park in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 15, 2025 shows the Xiong’an Urban Computing Center in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows the Xiong’an sports center in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] A drone photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows a library in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] A drone photo taken on March 16, 2025 shows a pseudo-classic architecture in Jinhu Park in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows the Xiong’an sports center in Xiong’an New Area, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] -
MIL-OSI China: Latest technologies and products in cutting-edge fields showcased at Zhongguancun Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Latest technologies and products in cutting-edge fields showcased at Zhongguancun Forum
A humanoid robot waves to a visitor during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2025. Themed “New Quality Productive Forces and Global Technology Cooperation,” this year’s annual conference of the forum showcases the latest technologies and products in cutting-edge fields. [Photo/Xinhua] Visitors watch an unmanned helicopter during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] A visitor learns about a brain-machine interface system during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] A humanoid robot poses during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows an intelligent connected vehicle during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] Visitors are seen at a commercial spaceflight exhibition area during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows the introduction on brain-machine interface systems during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] Visitors are seen at an artificial intelligence exhibition area during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows the rocket models during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] A visitor takes photos of an unmanned aerial vehicle during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Humanoid robots walk during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] A humanoid robot plays football during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Visitors are seen at an artificial intelligence exhibition area during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Visitors learn about an engine product during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] -
MIL-OSI China: China issues 1st batch of passenger drone operation certificates
Source: China State Council Information Office 2
Two Chinese companies have obtained the operation certificate for autonomous passenger drones from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marking that China has entered the commercial operation stage of autonomous passenger drones, said CAAC Saturday.
The two certificates, the first batch of such operation certificates issued in China, were granted to Chinese drone makers EHang Holdings Limited in south China’s Guangdong Province and Hefei Hey Airlines Co., Ltd. in east China’s Anhui Province.
The operation certificate is used to confirm that the autonomous passenger drone meets the safety operation standards and operation requirements. The companies with an operation certificate can carry out commercial operations in approved areas, provide paid passenger services and other low-altitude economy-related services.
Citizens and consumers will be able to purchase tickets at the operating spots in Guangzhou and Hefei to experience low-altitude tours, city sightseeing and a variety of commercial passenger services. -
MIL-OSI China: Retirement home lights up late life of the visually impaired
Source: China State Council Information Office 2
Elders have meals at a canteen of Shenyang Haiman Specialist Care Retirement Home in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
As the radio echoed through the yard at lunchtime, a group of visually impaired elders navigated their way to the canteen, their hands gliding along the guardrails.
Chef Bai Yajuan used a microphone to read the dishes aloud. Six bowls of varying shapes and sizes, arranged in a set order, each containing a different dish, were served.
“Many blind people mix all their dishes into one bowl at home to avoid trouble and not burden their families,” Bai explained. “To allow them to experience the flavors of each dish, we’ve designed bowls of different shapes to hold each dish separately, so they can easily get what they need.”
On the canteen wall, there is a chart showing the dietary preferences of each elder, ensuring their individual needs are fully respected at this retirement home in Shenyang in northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Besides, each table is labeled with the names of the elders in Braille, made from stainless steel, and placed at all four corners.
“Blind people prefer fixed seats so they can know who is sitting around them, which helps them feel more secure,” said Zhang Yu, head of the Shenyang Haiman Specialist Care Retirement Home.
Established in 2019, the retirement home is the first dedicated facility for the blind on the Chinese mainland. It currently accommodates 107 visually impaired elders, 90 percent of whom are completely blind.
It was built with a donation from an entrepreneur whose sister is also blind. He hopes to help more blind individuals live comfortably in their old age.The names of the elders in Braille is seen on a dinning table at a canteen of Shenyang Haiman Specialist Care Retirement Home in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
“Guardrails with raised Braille are installed in all corners of the facility, allowing the elders to walk and exercise safely, both indoors and outdoors,” Zhang said.
Zhang, who previously worked in human resources management, has an uncle who was also blind and witnessed the challenges faced by visually challenged people. When she learned about the retirement home for the blind in Shenyang, she didn’t hesitate to send in her resume.
The retirement home currently has 22 employees, including nurses, housekeepers and counselors, many of whom have never worked with blind individuals before.
To better care for the elders, a special room has been created where staff members experience life in total darkness once a month, helping them understand the challenges faced by the blind. This exercise lasts for about two hours.
“One time, a staff member came out of this room and went to an elder’s room. When she saw the elder struggling to open a delivery package, she was deeply moved and immediately began crying. Since then, she has been delivering packages to the rooms every day and, with the elders’ permission, helping them unpack,” Zhang said.
Zhang Li, 80, a resident of the retirement home, has not only found a home but also love here.
“I can sing and play cards with my friends every day, and there are people to take care of me. During the Spring Festival, my children wanted to take me home, but I didn’t go. I don’t want to go anywhere. Isn’t this home?” said Zhang Li.
Here, she met Wang Mingshan from Shanghai. Despite a ten-year age gap, their shared hobbies, such as growing flowers and singing, as well as similar life experiences, have brought them closer.
Wei Yuying, 87, a native of Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, has found more laughter since coming here.
“After my husband passed away, I was lonely at home, and it was difficult for me to go downstairs and get out every day. When I heard about this retirement home, I asked my children to bring me here,” said Wei, who has lived here for almost five years.A medical worker measures blood pressure for an elder at Shenyang Haiman Specialist Care Retirement Home in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
To enrich the lives of the elderly, trips have been organized to various destinations, both home and abroad.
On the first floor of the retirement home, a world map made entirely of Braille dots adorns the wall, with red dots marking the places the elders have visited.
“Many people wonder, what is the point of blind people traveling? When they visit different places, they can breathe in new air, experience different customs, and taste different foods. Every time they return, they are in an especially good mood,” Zhang Yu said.
The elders especially enjoy taking photos. “They can’t see them themselves, but they can send the photos to their relatives and let them know that they’re living a good life now, so there’s no need to worry,” she added.
According to the China Association of Persons with Visual Disabilities, there are currently over 17 million visually impaired people in China. With an aging society, the need for elderly care among blind individuals is becoming more pressing.
Last year, Haiman opened its second retirement home for the blind in Zhengzhou, central China’s Henan Province. It plans to open at least five retirement homes for the visually impaired in China, covering the central, western, southern, eastern and northeastern parts of China.
China is vigorously promoting home-based care for elders who are unable to take care of themselves, including the blind.
In February, China began implementing a basic specification for home-based elderly care bed services, the first national industry standard for family elderly care. This includes senior-friendly facilities, smart equipment and home care services to ensure that the elders can enjoy continuous, stable and professional high-quality aged care services.
Statistics show that there are currently over 350,000 elderly care-related enterprises in China. Of these, more than 70,000 were registered in 2024. The number of registered elderly care enterprises has been steadily increasing year by year over the past decade, reaching its peak in 2024. -
MIL-OSI China: China sticks to opening up despite growing global protectionism
Source: China State Council Information Office
An aerial drone photo shows a view of Yangpu International Container Port in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, south China’s Hainan Province, Jan. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)
As protectionism surges across the globe, bringing in economic headwinds, China is doubling down on opening its doors and positioning itself as a stabilizing force in an increasingly fractured global economy.
This message was front and center during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with representatives of the international business community on Friday, where he said that China has been and will remain an ideal, secure and promising destination for foreign investors.
For more than four decades, China’s reform and opening-up has fundamentally transformed the country and impacted the wider world. Today, China remains the locomotive of the world economy, contributing about 30 percent to global growth.
International businesses have thrived in China’s vast and dynamic market, with numerous success stories of win-win cooperation. Today, the appeal of the Chinese market remains stronger than ever, with its growing and increasingly sophisticated consumer base offering unparalleled opportunities.
China’s ongoing transition toward a greener and smarter economy is unlocking new frontiers for innovation and industrial cooperation. Despite external pressures, the country’s business environment continues to evolve toward greater transparency and predictability, ensuring a stable foundation for long-term investment.
Staff workers assemble an offshore wind turbine in the waters of Laizhou City, east China’s Shandong Province, Nov. 15, 2022. (Photo by Lin Songfei/Xinhua)
Stability has become a defining trait of China amid geopolitical turbulence, providing a socio-economic environment that investors find reassuring. As global markets grapple with rising uncertainty, China serves as a stabilizing force, promoting shared growth over zero-sum competition.
The message of cooperation was also echoed at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, held this week on the tropical island of Hainan. Rather than focusing solely on trade figures and policy targets, discussions at the forum underscored China’s efforts to foster a more open, inclusive global economy, one that embraces innovation, strengthens supply chains, and deepens cooperation in areas such as green development and digital trade.
As noted by scholars like Ian Goldin, professor of globalization and development at the University of Oxford, China recognizes the necessity of global cooperation, not just for its own future but for the broader world as well.
History has shown that openness leads to progress, and cooperation — not fragmentation — drives prosperity. In the turbulent times, China’s unwavering commitment to opening-up is not only crucial for its own growth but for the future of the global economy.
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MIL-OSI China: Construction of China’s High Energy Photon Source enters final stage
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Construction of China’s High Energy Photon Source enters final stage
An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 11, 2023 shows the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) in Beijing, capital of China. The HEPS, China’s flagship synchrotron radiation facility, has officially launched its joint commissioning phase, marking its final construction stage. The Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the main HEPS developer, announced the new development at a parallel forum of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Thursday. [Photo/Xinhua] A photo taken on March 5, 2025 shows an interior view of the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] A photo taken on Dec. 3, 2024 shows the Hard X-Ray Imaging Beamline of the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2024 shows the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] -
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA sincerely thanks Belgian Chamber of Representatives for adopting resolution backing Taiwan and highlighting fact that UNGA Resolution 2758 takes no position on Taiwan
Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA sincerely thanks Belgian Chamber of Representatives for adopting resolution backing Taiwan and highlighting fact that UNGA Resolution 2758 takes no position on Taiwan
Date：2025-03-21
Data Source：Department of European AffairsMarch 21, 2025
No. 079The Chamber of Representatives of Belgium adopted a resolution on March 20 expressing concern over the growing threat of China to Taiwan. It passed with an overwhelming majority of 126 votes in favor, none against, and 13 abstentions. The resolution called on the government of Belgium to condemn through diplomatic channels China’s increasingly aggressive stance toward Taiwan and to demand that China alleviate tensions, end all provocations, and respect the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. It further noted that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not take a position on Taiwan, and urged the Belgian government to clarify this fact at the United Nations.
In addition, the resolution advocated for the Belgian government to work with European partners to play an active role in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region, and pursue an economic agreement with Taiwan at the European Union-level to strengthen supply chain resilience. It also called on all levels of government in Belgium to collectively foster economic, scientific, and cultural cooperation with Taiwan; support Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and other international organizations; and continue to enhance civil society and media exchanges with Taiwan to jointly combat disinformation.
The resolution was introduced by Representative Els Van Hoof, Co-president of the Belgium-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group. The Belgian Chamber of Representatives adopted Taiwan-friendly resolutions in November 2015 and July 2020. This latest resolution was the first to condemn China’s threats against Taiwan and the first to be passed by the current Belgian parliament since it opened last July, which was of special significance to the advancement of Taiwan-Belgium relations.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanks the Belgian Chamber of Representatives for its support and emphasizes that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will build on the existing solid foundation to steadily deepen substantive exchanges and friendly cooperation between Taiwan and Belgium. (E)