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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Monsoon rains and flash floods kill 104 in Pakistan

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

    ISLAMABAD, July 13 (Xinhua) — At least 104 people were killed and over 200 injured in heavy rains and flash floods in Pakistan from June 26 to July 12, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.

    According to the NDMA, six people have died and 15 were injured in rain-related accidents in the last 24 hours.

    The highest death toll, 39, was recorded in the eastern province of Punjab, followed by the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 31 deaths, the southern province of Sindh with 17 deaths and the southwestern province of Balochistan with 16 deaths.

    Authorities have issued warnings of further rainfall in the coming days and urged residents, especially in low-lying and vulnerable areas, to take precautions. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the worst-hit regions. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Eritrea: Henok Mulubrhan Winner of Magnificent Qinghai 2025

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    Eritrean professional cyclist Henok Mulubrhan, a member of the Astana Cycling Club and three-time African Cycling Champion, has won both the Yellow and Green Jerseys at the 24th edition of the Magnificent Qinghai 2025, currently being held in China.

    In the race covering 1,323.7 km, Henok finished first in the 6th stage (232.7 km), second in the 5th stage, and third in the 7th stage. Henok also secured third place in the King of the Mountain classification.

    In the competition, which featured 120 cyclists from 21 clubs, Eritrean professional cyclists Merhawi Kudus, Natnael Berhane, Even Yemane, Metkel Eyob, and Petros Mengis also participated, representing their respective clubs.

    It is to be recalled that at the 23rd edition of the Magnificent Qinghai competition last year, Henok was the winner of the Green Jersey.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s rail investment up 5.5 pct in H1

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

    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — China’s railway construction progressed steadily in the first half of 2025, with fixed asset investment in the railway sector up 5.5 percent year on year, according to the China Railway Corporation (CRC).

    According to the KGZK, from January to June, investment in fixed assets reached 355.9 billion yuan (about 50 billion US dollars).

    The volume of investment remains high, the KGZhK emphasized, noting that railway investments cover a long production chain and a wide range of industries, being an important driver of growth.

    This year, railway projects across the country are making steady progress: 301 km of new lines have already been commissioned, and preparatory work is underway on new projects. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Working Group on Patriotic Education (WGPE) under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee organised a two-day exchange tour to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on July 12 and 13. Led by the Convenor of the WGPE, Dr Starry Lee, together with members of the Media Publicity Sub-group, Mr Lee Luen-fai and Dr James Li; the Director of Information Services, Mrs Apollonia Liu; and 20 representatives from different media organisations, the delegation visited various enterprises and places in Shenzhen and Dongguan to learn more about the latest developments of the GBA in areas such as innovation and technology and industrialisation, as well as culture and history. 

         The delegation visited the headquarters of DeepRoute.ai in Shenzhen yesterday (July 12) to experience the application of autonomous vehicle technologies. After that, it visited the China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Limited Science and Technology Research Institute to learn about the operation of the Modular Integrated Construction manufacturing bases, which has been applied to the Light Public Housing development at Kai Tak, Hong Kong. The delegation later paid a visit to BYD Company Limited’s headquarters in Shenzhen. 

         Today (July 13), the delegation visited Huawei’s research institute in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, followed by a visit to the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Project Memorial Park and its exhibition hall to gain insights into the project’s history and its importance for fresh water supply in Hong Kong. In the afternoon, the delegation explored the Nantou Ancient City Museum and was briefed on the important position of Nantou Ancient City in the Lingnan coastal region, reflecting on the close ties and deep friendship between Hong Kong and Shenzhen as well as the same roots they share. The delegation then visited SmartMore Corporation Limited, which was founded by a Hong Kong entrepreneur, and learned about the company’s developments in artificial intelligence.

         Dr Lee said, “Since its establishment, the WGPE has been dedicated to preserving and promoting patriotism on different fronts. The delegation gained significant rewards through the exchange. By visiting different renowned enterprises and sites in Shenzhen and Dongguan, we observed the rapid development of our country in various areas, fostered a strong sense of national pride, and recognised the close ties between the GBA and Hong Kong, enabling the media to continue to deliver in-depth and accurate information to Hong Kong citizens. In the future, I hope that the WGPE and the media will maintain close collaboration to keep abreast of the latest developments of our country and tell good stories of Mainland China and Hong Kong.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Railway Fixed Asset Investment Exceeds 350 Billion Yuan in H1 2025

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

    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Fixed asset investment in China’s railway sector totaled 355.9 billion yuan (about 49.65 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of this year, data from China Railway Corp. showed Sunday.

    According to KZhD, this figure has grown by 5.5 percent year-on-year. In addition, the length of railways commissioned this year across the country amounted to 301 km.

    During the reporting period, according to the aforementioned department, a number of major projects were implemented, including the commissioning of the Chongqing-Changsha section of the Chongqing-Xiamen high-speed railway and the commissioning of the Chongqing East Railway Station. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: North Korea and Russia pledge to strengthen ties

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

    PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia on Saturday reaffirmed their willingness to develop bilateral ties and pledged to provide firm support to each other.

    North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son Hui and her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov made the commitment during the second round of strategic dialogue in the eastern coastal city of Wonsan, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday, citing a press statement released a day earlier.

    During the strategic dialogue, the foreign ministers of the two countries “held an in-depth discussion on pressing practical issues arising in accelerating the dynamic development of relations between the DPRK and Russia,” the statement said.

    During the dialogue, the parties confirmed their firm determination to conscientiously implement the spirit and general articles of the treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, the document notes.

    The parties reiterated their intention to deepen strategic communication and cooperation to protect state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international justice, and to increase interaction in the international arena.

    “The Russian side…expressed firm support for the DPRK in its just efforts to protect national security and sovereign rights,” KCNA quotes the text of the statement.

    The DPRK expressed full understanding and support for all measures taken by the Russian government to eliminate the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict, as well as to protect state sovereignty, security interests and territorial integrity, the statement said.

    Choi Son Hee and S. Lavrov confirmed that their views on the “complex international situation” completely coincide, and agreed to “coordinate positions and increase vigilance against aggressive steps by hostile forces, which are becoming increasingly overt throughout the world, and also to intensify strategic communication.”

    According to KCNA, on Saturday, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong-un met with Russian Foreign Minister S. Lavrov, who arrived in the DPRK on a visit. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Scenery of Hongshankou Great Wall in China’s Hebei

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

    Scenery of Hongshankou Great Wall in China’s Hebei

    Updated: July 13, 2025 20:27 Xinhua
    An aerial drone photo taken on early July 13, 2025 shows a view of the Hongshankou Great Wall in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on early July 13, 2025 shows a view of the Hongshankou Great Wall in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on early July 13, 2025 shows a view of the Hongshankou Great Wall in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on early July 13, 2025 shows a view of the Hongshankou Great Wall in Zunhua City, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Deputy President undertakes strategic working visit to China

    Source: Government of South Africa

    Deputy President undertakes strategic working visit to China

    Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to embark on a Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China from tomorrow (Monday).

    He will be accompanied by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka; Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams; Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau; Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.

    While there, the Deputy President will participate in the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE).

    “In its third year, CISCE is the world’s first national-level expo dedicated to global supply chains. It is hosted under the auspices of the Chinese Central Government and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade [CCPIT].

    “This high-level participation by the Deputy President and the South African Delegation is a pivotal opportunity to advance the South Africa–China All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era. It also reinforces South Africa’s position as a gateway to Sub-Saharan Africa for trade, investment, and industrial cooperation,” the Presidency said in a statement.

    South Africa has been accorded Guest Country status for the expo under the theme “South Africa: Your Pathway to Supply Chain Resilience”.

    The visit will focus on:

    • Promoting strategic sectors such as renewable energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, mineral beneficiation, and the digital economy;
    • Showcasing a robust pipeline of investable projects to attract targeted Chinese investment, particularly into Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and critical infrastructure;
    • Enhancing bilateral collaboration on clean technologies, digital skills development, and industrial standards; and
    • Advancing South Africa’s objectives for supply chain resilience, accelerated industrialisation, and deeper integration within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

    “In addition, the visit will include a dedicated bilateral programme aligned with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and the Ten-Year Strategic Programme of Cooperation (2020–2029) between South Africa and China, with a particular emphasis on Chapter Two on Mutual Beneficial Economic Cooperation and Trade.

    “The visit is also part of the evolving strategic trajectory of the South Africa-China relationship and reaffirms both countries’ commitment to deepening mutual cooperation in support of inclusive economic growth and sustainable development,” the Presidency’s statement read. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 12 cooperation projects in the field of digital economy were signed at the SCO Digital Economic Forum

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

    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Egypt and other countries signed a total of 12 cooperation projects in the field of digital economy at the Digital Economic Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to the official website of the Central People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China.

    These projects reportedly cover areas such as cross-border e-commerce, smart cities, etc.

    Let us recall that the SCO Digital Economic Forum was held in Tianjin from July 10 to 11. The event, entitled “New Links of the Digital Economy, Jointly Expanding New Horizons of Cooperation,” consisted of an opening ceremony, a main forum, four thematic sub-forums, and other specialized events.

    The forum, jointly organized by the State Data Administration and the Tianjin People’s Government, was attended by more than 1,500 guests representing governments, enterprises, universities and think tanks of SCO member states.

    In recent years, the SCO countries have made significant progress in developing the digital economy. According to statistics, the online retail market of the SCO member states exceeded USD 3.2 trillion in 2024. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese President Xi Jinping Congratulates J. Simons on Her Election as President of Suriname

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    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as president of the Republic of Suriname.

    In his congratulatory message, Xi Jinping called Suriname a strategic partner of China in the Caribbean region.

    Thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, China-Suriname relations have enjoyed healthy and steady growth, fruitful practical cooperation in various fields and close coordination on multilateral affairs over the 49 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the message said.

    Xi Jinping noted that he attaches great importance to the development of relations between China and Suriname and is willing to work with President-elect J. Simons to deepen mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation and further develop the bilateral strategic partnership for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi congratulates Jennifer Simons on election as Surinamese president

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

    BEIJING, July 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president.

    In his congratulatory message, Xi depicted Suriname as China’s strategic cooperative partner in the Caribbean region.

    Thanks to the joint efforts from both sides, China-Suriname relations have enjoyed sound and steady growth with fruitful practical cooperation in various fields and close coordination in multilateral affairs over the past 49 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Xi said.

    Xi said that he attaches great importance to the growth of China-Suriname relations and stands ready to work with President-elect Simons to deepen the mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation and further grow the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China completes construction of country’s largest 750 kV ring power transmission line

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    URUMQI, July 13 (Xinhua) — China completed construction on Sunday of a 4,197-km ultra-high-voltage (UHV) power transmission line around the Tarim Basin, home to the country’s largest desert, marking a milestone in infrastructure development in the southern part of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

    The largest project of its kind in the country, the 750-kV ring transmission line consists of nine substations and nearly 10,000 steel towers, according to the Xinjiang-based local company in charge of implementing the project, which is part of the Xinjiang branch of China National Grid Corporation.

    The said power transmission line took 15 years to build and is expected to be officially commissioned by November 2025, the company said.

    The Tarim Basin is home to the Taklamakan Desert, the world’s second-largest shifting sand desert. For centuries, sandstorms have battered the oases of southern Xinjiang, hampering development in the region.

    Officials and experts believe the project could accelerate development in southern Xinjiang and provide new energy sources across the country. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Uzbekistan’s dried apricot exports up 36 percent in first five months of 2025

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

    Tashkent, July 13 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan exported 6,832 tons of dried apricots in January-May 2025, up 36 percent year-on-year, UzDaily.uz reported on Sunday, citing the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan.

    Uzbekistan reportedly exported 6,832 tons of dried apricots worth $10.6 million in January-May 2025. “Export volumes increased by 1,800 tons compared to the same period last year, representing a 36 percent increase,” the report said.

    The main export destinations are reportedly Kazakhstan /1,792 tons/, China /1,078 tons/, and Türkiye /1,023 tons/.

    In November 2024, the press service of the President of Uzbekistan reported that in 2025, the export of fruits and vegetables could reach $3.5 billion. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump urges supporters to stop attacking attorney general over Epstein investigation

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    WASHINGTON, July 13 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged his supporters to stop attacking Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s recent findings regarding sex trafficking defendant Jeffrey Epstein.

    “What is happening to my ‘boys’ and in some cases ‘girls’?” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They are all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi who is doing a fantastic job! We are on the same team, MAGA, and I don’t like what is happening,” he added.

    He urged his team “not to waste time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein, a man no one cares about.”

    Trump’s defense comes amid a backlash over the Epstein files. On Monday, the Justice Department released a memo saying there was no evidence Epstein had a “client list” or was murdered, prompting disbelief in the findings and criticism of the investigation by Trump’s political allies.

    For years, D. Trump and his supporters have been advocating for the release of Epstein’s client list. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Creative fireworks show held in China’s ‘fireworks capital’

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

    Tourists enjoy a creative fireworks show in Liuyang City, central China’s Hunan Province, July 12, 2025. Liuyang, a small city known as China’s “fireworks capital,” has organized 26 creative fireworks events in the first half of 2025. These events have attracted over 1.5 million tourists in total, stimulating consumer spending of nearly 4 billion yuan (about 558 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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  • MIL-OSI China: 4,000 hiking enthusiasts hit rugged trails in southwest China’s Chongqing

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

    Nearly 4,000 hikers from across China gathered on Saturday to compete in the 10th Jinfo Mountain hiking race, in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality.

    Jinfo mountain, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site for its karst landscape, has attracted a growing number of hikers in recent years to experience its natural beauty of steep cliffs, gorges, peaks, caverns, stone forests and waterfalls.

    Saturday’s event featured three race categories: competitive, fitness, and family. Competitors from competitive category navigated a challenging 14.5-kilometer mountain course, including vertical ascents and a high-altitude trail carved into cliffs.

    Liu Jun of Hubei province won the men’s race in one hour and 32 minutes, while Chengdu’s Liu Jianhua claimed the women’s title in one hour and 55 minutes. Fitness and family group participants completed a six-kilometer scenic route that combined physical activity with natural sightseeing.

    Jinfo Mountain is one of China’s top eco-tourism destinations, with forest coverage exceeding 95 percent and cool, oxygen-rich air during the summer months.

    The race, launched in 2015, has grown into a signature national outdoor event, boosting tourism and local economies. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China says response to Japanese planes’ actions reasonable, professional 2025-07-13 16:37:08 The response of Chinese military aircraft to the Japanese planes repeatedly conducting close reconnaissance in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone was entirely reasonable and professional, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Sunday morning.

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

      By JIANG CHENGLONG

      The response of Chinese military aircraft to the Japanese planes repeatedly conducting close reconnaissance in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone was entirely reasonable and professional, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Sunday morning.

      In a statement, Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin noted that recently, Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s reconnaissance planes entered China’s ADIZ in the East China Sea for close-in reconnaissance multiple times.

      “Chinese aircraft responded by verifying, identifying, following, and monitoring them according to the law,” he said, highlighting that those actions were “fully justified, reasonable, professional and standardized”.

      Jiang emphasized that the Japanese aircraft’s close-in reconnaissance and interference were the root causes of Sino-Japanese air and sea safety risks.

      The spokesman expressed hope that the Japanese side will work with the Chinese side to create a proper atmosphere for the stable development of bilateral relations.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi congratulates Jennifer Simons on election as Surinamese president 2025-07-13 16:47:21 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president.

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

      BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president.

      In his congratulatory message, Xi depicted Suriname as China’s strategic cooperative partner in the Caribbean region.

      Thanks to the joint efforts from both sides, China-Suriname relations have enjoyed sound and steady growth with fruitful practical cooperation in various fields and close coordination in multilateral affairs over the past 49 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Xi said.

      Xi said that he attaches great importance to the growth of China-Suriname relations and stands ready to work with President-elect Simons to deepen the mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation and further grow the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Cities today are not only economic hubs, but also diplomatic centers – Kazakhstani expert

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

    ALMATY, July 13 (Xinhua) — Cities today are not only economic hubs but also diplomatic centers, Serik Korzhumbayev, editor-in-chief of the Delovoy Kazakhstan newspaper, said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the “Dialogue of Mayors of the World – SCO Summit Cities” event held in Tianjin.

    According to him, participation in the SCO cities dialogue has shown that respect for cultural diversity, dialogue at the people level and real cooperation at the city level are becoming the most important for the sustainable development of the countries of the region. Kazakhstan, as a bridge between the East and the West, between China and Central Asia, plays a key role in this process.

    “Today we see how the humanitarian dimension is coming to the forefront within the SCO. It is especially important that the younger generation of the SCO member states have the opportunity to exchange experiences, learn from each other, and understand the values of their partners. This is the foundation for long-term peace and sustainable development,” said S. Korzhumbayev.

    The expert also stressed that cities like Tianjin are becoming a model of “modernization with a human face,” where technology serves not only efficiency, but also the comfort of life, ecology, and safety.

    The Tianjin meeting in preparation for the SCO summit this fall was a convincing confirmation that cities are becoming “laboratories” of a new format of international cooperation – more humane, technological and environmentally friendly. These cities are where connections, trust and images of the future are formed that will determine the course of development of the entire Eurasian space. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In the first half of 2025, the volume of goods sent by China-Europe trains from Zhejiang Province increased by 11.1 percent.

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

    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — A total of 131,000 standard containers of cargo were shipped from east China’s Zhejiang Province via the Yixinou (Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe) route on China-Europe international rail freight services in the first half of 2025, up 11.1 percent year on year, according to data from Hangzhou Customs.

    According to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, there are currently 26 regular cross-border routes within the framework of China-Europe rail freight transportation, linking Zhejiang Province with more than 160 cities in more than 50 countries on the Eurasian continent. The volume of goods sent by China-Europe trains maintains stable growth.

    In order to ensure the steady growth of the range and quantity of goods transported along Yixinou routes, Hangzhou Customs has taken a series of measures to simplify customs clearance, such as opening a “green corridor” for China-Europe trains and pre-registration for customs clearance of goods on a 24/7 basis /24 hours a day, 7 days a week/.

    The Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe international freight railway route was officially launched in November 2014. It starts in Yiwu, known as the “world supermarket,” passes through Xinjiang to Kazakhstan, crosses the territories of Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, France and ends in Madrid, Spain. The total length of the line is more than 13 thousand km. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: China defends approach by military aircraft after Japan complaint

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

    A Chinese defense spokesperson on Sunday dismissed Japanese claims that Chinese military aircraft had flown “abnormally close” to its planes, saying China’s response was legitimate and professional.

    Japanese Air Self-Defense Force intelligence-gathering aircraft had engaged in repeated close-in surveillance efforts in China’s air defense identification zone over the East China Sea, said Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, in response to a question from the media.

    Chinese aircraft took measures to identify, track and monitor the Japanese planes in accordance with the law, Jiang said. “Our response was entirely legitimate, reasonable, and conducted in a professional and standard manner.”

    Close-in reconnaissance and harassment by Japanese military vessels and aircraft are sources of maritime and air security risks between China and Japan, said the spokesperson.

    “We urge the Japanese side to work with China to foster an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of bilateral ties,” Jiang added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China completes “power expressway loop” around southern Xinjiang desert

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

    China has finished construction of a 4,197-km extra-high voltage power transmission loop around the Tarim Basin, home to the country’s largest desert, marking a major infrastructure milestone in southern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

    The final section of the 750-kilovolt (kV) loop, now the country’s largest of its kind, was connected on Sunday, capping a 15-year project involving nine substations and nearly 10,000 steel towers, according to a subsidiary of State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., which constructed the project.

    This move completed a “power expressway loop”, which is expected to become fully operational by November 2025, the company said.

    Tarim Basin is home to the Taklimakan Desert, the world’s second-largest drifting desert. For centuries, relentless sandstorms have battered the oases of southern Xinjiang, isolating them not only in terms of distance but also from the prospects of development.

    Officials and experts say the project could put southern Xinjiang on a fast track to development and boost new energy supply nationwide.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Latin American regional bloc condemns US sanctions against Cuban officials

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    CARACAS, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of the Americas (ALBA) on Saturday strongly condemned U.S. sanctions against senior Cuban officials.

    In a statement, the bloc called the sanctions imposed by the US State Department on Friday “shameful,” condemning the measures against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Armed Forces Minister General Alvaro Lopez Miera and Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Alvarez Casas.

    “The sanctions reflect a deep fear of imperialism in the face of the living example of resistance, dignity and sovereignty embodied by the Cuban Revolution,” the statement said, reaffirming the bloc’s solidarity with the Cuban people, government and leadership.

    “Cuba is not alone. The people of America stand with it,” the statement said.

    Washington announced the sanctions on Friday, which Washington said were related to the role of Cuban officials in the “brutal suppression of protests” in 2021. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: DPRK Supreme Leader Meets Visiting Russian Foreign Minister – KCNA

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    PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), met on Saturday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is visiting the DPRK to attend the second strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday.

    During the talks between Kim Jong-un and S. Lavrov, “a broad exchange of views between the leadership of the two countries on a number of important issues for the conscientious implementation of the agreements reached at the historic high-level talks between the DPRK and Russia in June 2024” took place, the statement said.

    The two countries share the same views on all strategic issues, which is consistent with the level of alliance, and this demonstrates the high strategic level established between the two countries, Kim Jong-un said.

    The DPRK leader confirmed that his country “is ready to unconditionally support and encourage all measures taken by the Russian leadership to eliminate the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis in accordance with the spirit of the interstate treaty between the DPRK and Russia in the future,” KCNA reported, citing his words.

    Kim Jong-un expressed confidence that “a coordinated and harmonious diplomatic stance by the two countries aimed at showing initiative and an active attitude towards the radically changing international geopolitical situation will make a positive contribution to ensuring peace and security in the region and the entire world.”

    During the talks, S. Lavrov expressed readiness for “further strengthening of strategic and tactical cooperation and intensification of coordinated actions” between the two countries in the international arena, the report says.

    The parties also expressed the readiness of the leadership of the two countries to “closely support and cooperate with each other on the path to thoroughly protecting the fundamental interests of the two countries, powerfully promoting the overall development of bilateral ties and ensuring the endless well-being of the peoples and their bright future.”

    S. Lavrov’s three-day visit took place at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry and will end on Sunday, KCNA reported. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China denies Japanese claims Chinese military jets flew ‘abnormally close’ to Japanese aircraft

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    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin on Sunday denied Japanese claims that Chinese military aircraft flew “abnormally close” to Japanese aircraft, saying China’s actions were legal and professional.

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force reconnaissance aircraft have repeatedly entered China’s air defense identification zone over the East China Sea to conduct close-range reconnaissance, Jiang Bin said.

    Jiang Bin said Chinese military aircraft had taken measures to identify, track and monitor the Japanese aircraft in accordance with the law. “Our response was completely legal, reasonable and professional in accordance with standards,” he said.

    The interference caused by Japanese military vessels and aircraft to the Chinese side during close-range reconnaissance and pursuit is a source of security threats in the maritime and airspace between China and Japan, Jiang Bin said.

    “We call on the Japanese side to work with China to create an atmosphere conducive to the stable development of bilateral relations,” the Chinese defense official added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cutting-edge technologies showcased at Changchun International Automobile Exhibition

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    CHANGCHUN, July 13 (Xinhua) — The 22nd Changchun International Automobile Exhibition opened Saturday in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province, with 118 domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers participating to showcase their latest achievements in automobile technology and future mobility solutions.

    According to the organizers, this year the exhibition area of the event is 170 thousand square meters and includes four main exhibition pavilions, three thematic zones, two interactive zones and an open-air exhibition area.

    The “Future Mobility” zone presents innovative transport solutions such as a flying car, two hydrogen-powered bicycles without spokes and unmanned aerial vehicles.

    During the 10-day event, automakers are offering trade-in discounts, cash discounts and other promotions in addition to government consumer vouchers, as well as other related measures to further unlock consumer potential.

    The exhibition will also feature a series of events, such as a road show of relevant organizations from Belt and Road Initiative countries and a forum on the development of intelligent new energy vehicles.

    Known as the “cradle of China’s automobile industry,” Changchun witnessed the establishment of the country’s first automobile manufacturing plant in 1953. It is home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker giant FAW Group. -0-

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  • EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore’s Vivian Bala, reaffirms strategic ties under ‘Act East Policy’

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    External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday held a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, reaffirming the central role Singapore plays in India’s ‘Act East Policy’.

    In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. Great to meet FM Vivian Bala this morning in Singapore.”

    During his visit, Jaishankar also met Teo Chee Hean, Chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings, where they discussed the ongoing transformation in India and its growing investment opportunities.

    “A great pleasure to meet Chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings Teo Chee Hean today. Discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities,” Jaishankar said in another post on X.

    According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar’s visit to Singapore includes engagements with the country’s leadership as part of regular high-level exchanges between the two nations.

    Following his engagements in Singapore, the EAM is scheduled to travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (CFM) in Tianjin, where he will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines.

    On July 2, MEA Secretary (East) P. Kumaran met with Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation and explored priority initiatives to further strengthen the India-Singapore partnership.

    The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore. To commemorate the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam jointly unveiled a commemorative logo in New Delhi on January 16.

    The logo features symbolic elements including colours from both national flags, the Lotus (India’s national flower), the Orchid (Singapore’s national flower), and the number 60, celebrating the milestone. According to the MEA, the design reflects the enduring friendship, mutual trust, and shared values between the two countries.

    (With inputs from ANI)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Colors Without Borders” – Chinese-Russian Artistic Dialogue Held in Tongjiang City

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    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — An art salon themed “Mixing Colors Across National Borders: Dialogue Between Chinese and Russian Painting” was held in Tongjiang City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, where outstanding Chinese and Russian oil painters held an in-depth exchange of views and demonstrated basic oil painting techniques on the spot, the Zhongxinshe News Agency reported.

    At the event, artists from the two countries discussed innovation and integration of various cultural elements into oil painting art based on their practical experiences, and exchanged views on artistic development in an intercultural context.

    “Thanks to the event, I met Chinese artists. Their works are very good. I like them very much,” said Russian artist Irina.

    The Tongjiang City Artists Association presented Russian oil painters with albums containing local works of art as souvenirs.

    “I hope there will be more opportunities to interact with Russian artists in the future,” said Lu Yunting, chairman of the aforementioned association, adding that the event contributed to promoting the prosperity and development of regional culture. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Forestry products from Heilongjiang Province are presented in Yekaterinburg

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    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — A large-scale presentation of forestry products from Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province under the brand “Nine Treasures and Eighteen Delicacies” was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, the other day. The event is in line with the strategy of the CPC Provincial Committee and the Heilongjiang Provincial Government to “Globally Promote Heilongjiang Quality Products” aimed at deepening international exchanges and expanding the development prospects of the industry.

    According to the website of the Heilongjiang Provincial People’s Government, participation in the exhibition is an important step in deepening the integration of the Belt and Road Initiative and promoting dual /domestic and international/ circulation. The product line of “Nine Treasures and Eighteen Delicacies” is purposefully developing the Eurasian market, creating international sales channels and actively promoting Heilongjiang brands on the world stage.

    The exhibition featured forest fruits, mushrooms, medicinal plants, forest livestock products and birch sap drinks. These environmentally friendly food products, which had previously received recognition at the Harbin Trade Fair and the World Forestry Conference, attracted considerable attention due to their natural properties. Of particular interest was the innovative tea drink project, which uses birch sap as a raw material for the first time in China.

    As part of the business program, a seminar on “Trade and Investment Cooperation between China and Russia in the New Era” was held, where the Forestry and Grassland Administration of Heilongjiang Province put forward a concept of bilateral cooperation based on commodity trade, resource complementarity and green transformation. The parties agreed to focus on research and deep processing of forest products, expansion of export-import operations, carbon trading, and will also consider prospects for cooperation in the development of forest tourism and the creation of cross-border forest industry parks.

    The Nine Treasures and Eighteen Delicacies Forest Products Development Association reached agreements with Russian enterprises, thereby creating a channel for Chinese forest products to enter the Russian market. These agreements will strengthen the influence of Chinese brands in Russia and open a new chapter in bilateral cooperation in the field of forest products.

    It should be noted that Heilongjiang Province has exceptional ecological potential: more than 700 kinds of forest food products and unique ecosystem resources form a solid foundation for the development of the industry. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Government delegation of the Chinese city of Harbin visited Russia

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    BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — A government delegation from Harbin City, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, led by Deputy Mayor Jiang Jun, paid a working visit to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on Thursday. During the visit, the delegation took part in a series of important events, including government talks, familiarization visits to enterprises, business meetings and signing of projects, which contributed to strengthening friendly ties with the Sverdlovsk Region and Yekaterinburg, as well as deepening industrial, trade and economic cooperation with Russia.

    As reported on the website of the Harbin city government, while participating in working talks between the Heilongjiang provincial government and the Sverdlovsk regional government, Jiang Jun emphasized that Harbin attaches great importance to developing trade with Russia. He expressed hope that the sausage processing project, implemented by Harbin enterprises jointly with the Ural Agro-Industrial Group, will become a starting point for pragmatic cooperation with the Sverdlovsk region.

    Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region Vasily Kozlov noted that friendly relations between the Sverdlovsk Region and Harbin have lasted for more than 30 years. Over these years, the parties have established close cooperation in industry, trade, science, education and culture. He expressed hope for further deepening of trade and economic exchanges between the two sides.

    During working talks with representatives of the Yekaterinburg government, Jiang Jun presented the key advantages of Harbin: potential in Russian-Chinese trade, a developed industrial system, a powerful scientific and educational base, logistics services, platforms for openness to the outside world and cross-border settlements. He pointed out the high complementarity of the economies of the two cities and the significant potential for cooperation in the areas of mineral resources and manufacturing, proposing to identify priority projects for joint implementation.

    Yekaterinburg Mayor Alexey Orlov acquainted the guests with the economic features and scientific and educational advantages of the city, expressing his readiness to develop cooperation in the areas of trade, winter sports and youth exchanges based on existing good relations.

    In addition, the Chinese delegation visited the large manufacturing and retail enterprise Sima-land in Yekaterinburg, where they studied its basic indicators, development history, product range and plans for the future. -0-

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