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  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: During Ways & Means Committee Markup, Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts Republican Tax Bill for Raising Taxes on Americans Making Under $30,000

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

    Watch Rep. Gomez’s remarks HERE.

    WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) called out House Republicans for proposing a tax bill that raises federal taxes on Americans earning less than $30,000 a year — while giving massive tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. Citing data from the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation, Gomez highlighted that by 2031, individuals making less than $15,000 a year would see their federal taxes increase by 74.3%, and those earning between $15,000 and $30,000 would see an increase of 20.6%.

    Gomez condemned his Republican colleagues for pushing a bill that hurts the very people they claim to protect: “You have no shame when it comes to hurting working men and women in this country. I was someone who was never supposed to go to college. I worked at Subway. I worked at Target. I made $700 a week — not from 9 to 5, but from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next day. And I had zero health care. And you expect people in that position to believe you’re helping them? That billionaires deserve more help than they do? That’s your logic.”

    Data from the Joint Committee on Taxation’s analysis of the Republican tax bill.

    Gomez also called out the hypocrisy of cutting Medicaid and raising taxes on low-income parents while promoting family growth: “You want to tout a tax plan that increases taxes on people making under $30,000 a year, cuts their Medicaid, and then turns around and tells them to have more babies. That is the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”

    For more updates from Congressman Gomez, follow @RepJimmyGomez on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.

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  • MIL-OSI China: New Chinese TV series ‘The Regroup’ marks WWII anniversary

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

    A new TV series commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victories of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War, with release expected later this year.

    A poster for “The Regroup.” [Image courtesy of Tencent Video]

    “The Regroup,” produced by Tencent Video under guidance from the National Radio and Television Administration, follows a Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army squad during China’s 14-year-long struggle against Japanese aggressors.

    The series depicts soldiers who become cut off from their main forces and the Communist Party of China leadership after a fierce battle, forcing them to endure relentless Japanese pursuit. Bound by their oath to fight to the death, they survive extreme hardships to regroup and return to the battlefield, their sacrifice contributing to China’s victory and the world anti-fascist triumph.

    The series is directed by Zang Xichuan and Zhao Yang, with a screenplay developed by celebrated screenwriter Gao Mantang along with Li Li, Ru Sheng and Li Zhou. The ensemble cast features Hu Jun, Li Naiwen, Chen Jingke, Yuan Shanshan, Ren Bin and Song Jiateng. Renowned musician and singer Han Hong serves as music supervisor.

    The series’ release date has not yet been announced, but its theme song “Return” was released on May 9 to coincide with the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War. The occasion was marked in Russia by a grand military parade at Red Square earlier that day, featuring over 11,500 military personnel, including contingents from more than 10 countries. Notably, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Guard of Honor participated in the event.

    Reflecting the historical connection between the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and the Soviet Union, singer Zhou Shen performs the series’ theme song in a music video featuring alternating verses in Chinese and Russian. The song features lyrics by Shu Wang, music by Li Ran and Russian lyrics adapted by He Xiangji and Wang Liye, with orchestral accompaniment by musicians from the China Philharmonic Orchestra.

    Tencent Video said the bilingual song commemorates the wartime mutual support between Chinese and Soviet forces against fascism, symbolizing their revolutionary camaraderie and shared vision for peace.

    The song celebrates the soldiers who fought in the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army by honoring those “bravely facing national peril, remaining loyal to the homeland, sacrificing for righteousness and uniting against aggression,” according to the production company.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese pop star bridges cultures with global ambition

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

    With his new single “Buck” released and a new album set for July, Chinese pop icon Jackson Wang continues to consolidate and expand his global influence with unwavering ambition.

    The album cover art for Jackson Wang’s “Magic Man 2.” [Image courtesy of Team Wang Records]

    His new album “Magic Man 2” is now set for July 18 release in the United States, while release dates for other territories are pending. Fans are already rushing to secure pre-orders, which include standard and limited-edition signed CDs, vinyl, boxed sets with exclusive apparel and posters, retailer exclusives like a Barnes & Noble’s opaque orchid vinyl and a cappella bonus track CD in Target’s. 

    The sequel to his solo debut “Magic Man” — which entered the Billboard 200 at No. 15 in 2022 and garnered over 123 million streams worldwide — has Wang raising expectations. He explicitly proposed during a recent conversation with Billboard News: “Please make me top five.”

    The forthcoming album marks Wang’s most personal and ambitious body of work to date, continuing his global ambition as he positions himself as a Chinese cross-cultural ambassador through music and collaboration. Taking a step back from the spotlight and music landscape in 2024 unearthed unaddressed emotions, which he transformed into an unfiltered chronicle of growth: from manic highs fueled by denial to the painful reckoning of lost identity, from setting boundaries and shedding people-pleasing tendencies to ultimately finding peace through acceptance. Produced entirely by Wang and crafted over a year, the album confronts outside exploitation and inner demons while showcasing his artistic evolution.

    Since February, the album’s rollout has made waves worldwide. Wang released three singles while maintaining a grueling global schedule — traveling between the United States, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and China for music video shoots, celebrity collaborations, performances and promotional appearances. This has enabled him to connect local audiences, just as his whirlwind tour further expands his international stardom. 

    A behind-the-scenes photo of “Buck” music video shows Jackson Wang and Diljit Dosanjh together. [Photo courtesy of Team Wang Records]

    The third and latest single “Buck” — an eerie bop released on May 9 — pairs Wang with Punjabi megastar Diljit Dosanjh, an Indian music and film icon. Wang’s smoky vocals anchor the track, accompanied by a sinister music video co-directed with Nicholas Lam. Macabre visuals and frenetic choreography highlight Wang’s razor-sharp showmanship.

    “I dreamed of going all the way to hell to deal with you,” Wang shared, setting the tone for this hard-hitting dance-pop track. 

    The song debuted as the No. 9 top new entry on Worldwide iTunes Song Chart, reaching No. 1 in seven countries and regions including Thailand, Fiji and Sri Lanka, and peaking at No. 35 overall. Its music video has surpassed 1.4 million YouTube views since release. 

    Previously, the new album’s lead single “High Alone” debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music in 22 countries and regions, with its music video amassing over 2.65 million views since its Feb. 13 release. Its follow-up “GBAD” outperformed these results, going viral with its surrealist black comedy short film amassing 32 million YouTube views since March 28. The track’s popularity also spawned notable international remixes, including a collaboration with Japanese group Number_i and American producer JasonTheWeen, further boosting its global reach.

    A series of product drops tied to the four thematic chapters of “Magic Man 2” will roll out over the coming weeks, offering collectible chapter-specific editions.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Central Cordoba edge toward Libertadores knockout stage

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

    Gaston Veron scored late as Argentina’s Central Cordoba moved closer to securing a place in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 with a 2-1 away win over Venezuela’s Deportivo Tachira on Tuesday.

    The hosts were reduced to 10 men in the 12th minute when teenage defender Edicson Tamiche was shown a straight red card for a deliberate handball.

    It didn’t take long for the visitors to capitalize on their numerical advantage, and Jonathan Galvan gave his side the lead by heading home from a corner.

    Deportivo equalized against the run of play as Carlos Sosa’s superb through ball allowed Bryan Castillo to tap home from the edge of the six-yard box 15 minutes from time.

    But Central Cordoba restored its lead almost immediately through Gaston Veron, who fired a first-time effort into the far corner after Fernando Martinez’s cut-back from the right corner flag.

    The result leaves Central Cordoba top of Group C with 11 points from five outings, while Deportivo Tachira is yet to register a point.

    In other Copa Libertadores fixtures on Tuesday, Universidad de Chile won 4-0 at home to Carabobo, Atletico Bucaramanga held Fortaleza to a goalless home draw, and Cerro Porteno edged to a 1-0 away win over Sporting Cristal. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ8: New Acute Hospital in Kai Tak

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         Following is a question by Dr the Hon Starry Lee and a written reply by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, in the Legislative Council today (May 14):

    Question:

         The Government announced in the 2016 Policy Address that an overall hospital development plan had been devised with the Hospital Authority to allocate $200 billion to implement the development projects in the subsequent 10 years, and the New Acute Hospital in Kai Tai (New Acute Hospital) was one of the projects under the plan. The New Acute Hospital, which will provide 2 400 beds and 37 operating theatres, is expected to be completed next year and will become the leading hospital in the Kowloon Central Cluster serving residents in the Kowloon City and Wong Tai Sin districts. Most of the clinical services of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), including the accident and emergency (A&E) services, will be relocated to the New Acute Hospital, bringing direct impact to members of the public in Kowloon Central. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

    (1) in the light of the completion of the New Acute Hospital, how the authorities assess the level of public awareness of the services provided by the New Acute Hospital, and what specific plans are in place to step up publicity and promotional efforts, so as to ensure thorough public understanding of the New Acute Hospital’s scope of services, relocation arrangements and means of access;

    (2) given the gradual replacement of QEH’s A&E services by the New Acute Hospital, what measures the authorities have in place to ensure seamless transition of the services, particularly the provision of appropriate transport options for groups such as the elderly, persons with impaired mobility and those in need of emergency medical services; and

    (3) whether it will, before implementing the New Acute Hospital’s service relocation arrangements, conduct public consultation on the New Acute Hospital’s accessibility and establish a regular communication mechanism to collect views from residents and relevant stakeholders to jointly explore improvement proposals, thereby ensuring that aspects such as (i) the transport accessibility to the Hospital in different time periods; (ii) the compatibility of the existing public transport network with the demand for hospital services; and (iii) feeder services for special groups will met the needs of the residents?

    Reply:

    President,

         In consultation with the Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) and the Hospital Authority (HA), the consolidated reply to the question raised by Dr the Hon Starry Lee is as follows:

    (1) In 2016, the Government and the HA commenced the implementation of the First Hospital Development Plan with $200 billion set aside for a total of 16 projects, covering the redevelopment and expansion of 11 hospitals, the construction of a new acute hospital, three community health centres and one supporting services centre.

         Upon the completion of the New Acute Hospital (NAH) located in the Kai Tak Development Area, most of the clinical in-patient services of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), including the accident and emergency (A&E) services, will be relocated to the NAH; while the Ambulatory Care Centre (Extension) of the QEH will remain at the King’s Park site. Situated in Central Kowloon, the NAH will form a service network with the Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital in the Kowloon City District; the Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH), Kowloon Hospital and other hospitals in the Kowloon Central Cluster (KCC); and the Ambulatory Care Centre (Extension) of the QEH to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the residents in the Kowloon Central area and neighbouring areas. 

         To tie in with the progressive relocation of services from the QEH to the NAH from early 2026 onwards, the KCC has been keeping the public informed through various channels since 2023 of the construction progress and basic information of the NAH, as well as the arrangements of service relocation from the QEH to the NAH.

         As for community publicity work, the KCC has held 16 community outreach publicity activities in the past six months (from October 2024 to April 2025) in collaboration with community partners such as the Hong Kong Housing Society, District Offices, District Council (DC) members, the District Services and Community Care Teams (Care Teams), and ethnic minorities, whereby community talks, workshops, briefing sessions, publicity booths, etc. were arranged in different housing estates and locations. The aim was to reach out to residents in the Kowloon Central area to explain the services of the NAH and the relocation arrangements for services of the QEH, so as to enhance the public’s awareness of the services of the NAH and plan for further publicity work having regard to their enquiries. The KCC has also been briefing patients and their families about the service arrangements of the NAH through in-hospital publicity activities. Since 2025, mobile publicity booths have been set up regularly at the major entrances of the QEH and specialist out-patient clinics to distribute brochures and newsletters of the NAH to patients, with staff answering their enquiries directly. Thirteen publicity activities have been carried out so far (as of April 2025). The KCC also places promotional banners, roll-up stands and posters at the main entrances of the hospital and the locations frequented by hospital users to ensure that the messages can be effectively conveyed to patients and the public in need.

         The HA also maintains close communication with community stakeholders and visited the four DCs of Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin and Kwun Tong in September 2024 and January 2025 to report in detail on the construction progress and service arrangements of the NAH. Three visits were arranged from March to April 2025 for representatives from District Offices, DC members, representatives from patient groups, relevant government departments and community stakeholders to visit the mock-up site of the NAH to learn about the design and planning of the NAH as well as express their views. In addition, the KCC established a Community Liaison Group chaired by the Cluster Chief Executive of the KCC in 2024. The members include representatives of District Offices, DC members, representatives from patient groups, relevant government departments and community stakeholders. The KCC representatives regularly report at the meetings of the Community Liaison Group the latest information of the NAH. The Community Liaison Group held its first meeting in November last year and arranged for group members to visit the mock-up site of the NAH in March this year.

         In addition, the KCC will enhance information dissemination through various channels, including the website of the NAH, social media and instant messaging groups, to continue to provide to the public the latest information of the hospital, covering information of introduction of clinical services and traffic information, etc.

         To ensure the smooth travel of the public to the NAH, the KCC is exploring launching a Transportation Information Card before the commissioning of the NAH to provide detailed information on public transportation routes with stops at the NAH, including bus routes, locations of green minibus (GMB) stop, MTR connections, as well as walking routes in the vicinity of the hospital and transfer suggestions. The KCC will arrange to widely publicise the relevant information through hospitals, community partners and social media platforms to familiarise the public with the new hospital location.

         As the commissioning of the NAH approaches, the HA will announce in a timely manner the commencement date of relevant services, detailed arrangements of relocation and clinical services, etc. through various channels, and will further enhance various publicity work in future, including increasing the number of community outreach activities in collaboration with the media, DC members, the Care Teams and relevant government departments, and expanding publicity points in the hospitals, with a view to disseminating the latest information via various channels to enable more patients and stakeholders to obtain information on the relocation of services in a timely manner, thereby ensuring the smooth relocation of services.

    (2) and (3) The A&E services of the QEH will be relocated to the NAH upon the latter’s completion. The NAH will be a designated trauma centre, with a round-the-clock A&E department equipped with comprehensive facilities to deal with all types of emergency cases and situations as well as serious incidents. After it is put into service, the A&E department of the NAH will operate with synergy with that of the KWH of the KCC in jointly providing comprehensive and high-quality A&E services to the residents of the Kowloon Central area.

         The existing QEH and the future NAH are both major acute general hospitals in the Kowloon Central area. Therefore, the HA attaches great importance to the relocation of the A&E services and has been in close communication with relevant government departments on the future service arrangements of the A&E department, including the zoning of ambulances and patient transfer arrangements. The HA also holds regular meetings with these departments on the subject to ensure the smooth relocation of the A&E services.

         Regarding the accessibility of the NAH, the HA has been paying special attention to the arrangements of transport facilities for the new hospital, especially the needs of the elderly and people with mobility impairment. In this regard, the HA has been maintaining close communication with the Transport Department (TD) on the related traffic matters of the new hospital. Regular meetings have been held to provide relevant data and exchange views, such as projections of pedestrian flow, work schedule of the healthcare personnel, hospital visiting hours, so that relevant departments and various transport operators can review the traffic arrangements, assess the overall public transport services demand in the Kai Tak Hospital area (KTHA), and make appropriate traffic proposals in advance having regard to the needs. These include strengthening services for citizens in Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon City, Wong Tai Sin districts and the surrounding vicinity to travel to and from the KTHA in a targeted manner, as well as enhancing the connectivity between the KTHA and the MTR network.

         At present, there are four franchised bus routes and six GMB routes serving the KTHA (see Annex 1), connecting the areas such as Kwun Tong, Kowloon City, Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, as well as nearby MTR stations such as Kai Tak Station, Sung Wong Toi Station, To Kwa Wan Station, Kowloon Bay Station, Ngau Tau Kok Station, Kwun Tong Station, and Wong Tai Sin Station, which could facilitate the general public (including the elderly) to visit the KTHA. To enhance the accessibility of the NAH, the TD plans to introduce or extend three franchised bus routes via the KTHA, including the addition of CTB Route No. 20X and the extension of KMB Routes No. X6C and No. 15A, in order to further enhance the connectivity of public transport network between the KTHA and other districts. Details of the relevant routes are set out in Annex 2.

         Meanwhile, the TLB is implementing the Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak in full swing for connecting the Kai Tak former runway area to the Kai Tak MTR Station. TLB’s target is to invite tender in the second half of this year and award the contract in 2026. When the system is put into service, citizens can walk from the station located at the Kai Tak Sky Garden to the NAH via the existing footpath at Kai Tak Bridge Road. In addition, the barrier-free walkway under construction connecting the amenity area under the Kwun Tong Bypass and the NAH will also enhance the connectivity and pedestrian accessibility between the NAH and the Kowloon Bay hinterland. 

         Regarding groups with special needs, a Rehabus feeder service between the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital and the nearby MTR stations (including Lok Fu Station and Kai Tak Station) is already in place in the KTHA. To tie in with the commissioning of the NAH, the TD is exploring with the Rehabus operator to extend the Rehabus feeder service to the NAH. In addition, the KCC is in close communication with the designated government-funded organisations providing Rehabus feeder service on the boarding and alighting arrangements of the rehabuses serving the new hospital, and provides advice to cater for the needs of hospital users with mobility impairment. In addition, the NAH will continue to provide point-to-point non-emergency ambulance transfer services for patients with specified clinical conditions and with mobility impairment, so as to ensure that all patients in need can travel to and from the hospital smoothly for treatment.

         In addition, the KCC is committed to building a barrier-free environment in the NAH to ensure accessibility for patients and visitors in the hospital. The design of all buildings in the NAH has adopted all obligatory barrier free design requirements under the “Design Manual: Barrier-Free Access 2008” issued by the Buildings Department. Relevant design requirements cover accessible parking spaces, passages, corridors, doorways, ramps, toilets, steps and stairs, handrails, lifts, lighting, etc. to ensure that various facilities are accessible to all persons, regardless of their physical conditions or age.

         As mentioned above, the HA has maintained communication with community stakeholders on the service arrangements of the NAH, including reporting in detail to the DCs on the construction progress and service arrangements of the NAH. The HA will continue to maintain close liaison with different stakeholders on the accessibility of the NAH, and proactively listen to the views of the relevant non-profit organisations and patient groups, including reporting information on the new hospital and collecting views through regular meetings of the Community Liaison Group. The HA will also refer relevant views to the relevant government departments for consideration as appropriate. In addition, the TD will continue to closely monitor the progress of the NAH project and the overall development of the area. Subject to the demand, the TD will explore to make timely adjustments or enhancement of the public transport services in the area, or introduce new franchised bus or GMB routes to facilitate the public to travel to and from the KTHA and meet their transportation needs.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: Moskino Cinema Park has become one of the most popular filming locations

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Since the beginning of the year, the Moskino film commission has received over one thousand applications for filming. This is 53 percent more than a year ago, said Sergei Sobyanin in his telegram channel.

    “Every fourth application is for filming in

    cinema park “Moskino”. This is one of the most popular sites in the city. In just three months, 15 projects have been implemented here,” the Moscow Mayor noted.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    Such interest is the result of the unique opportunities of the cinema park. Directors can implement the most daring ideas here, and most importantly – quickly. For example, for the project “Not on the lists” in about 90 days they built the natural site “Brest Fortress”, and for the film “Buratino” – an entire Italian city.

    At every stage, the groups are assisted by a film commission – from submitting applications to obtaining permits and coordinating. Film commissioners work on the sets. This year, they have already been to 265 filmings.

    All this greatly simplifies the process and gives a powerful impetus. development of the film industry in Moscow, added Sergei Sobyanin.

    Gonzaga Theatre and Cowboy Town: Where and How Movies Are Filmed in the CapitalFilming in the Kremlin and on the embankments: the capital’s film commission has been working for seven yearsHow the capital’s film commission helps organize filming in Moscow

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ5: Developing marine economy

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LCQ5: Developing marine economy 
    Question:
     
    It has been reported that a number of coastal provinces in the Mainland have set up inter-departmental co-ordination groups led by provincial governors to co-ordinate policies on marine economy. However, there are views pointing out that the development of marine economy in Hong Kong is taken forward in a piecemeal fashion without top-level planning. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
     
    (1) as there are views that development of marine economy involves various portfolios and it is difficult for a single-policy bureau to co-ordinate inter-departmental resources, whether the Government will make reference to the experience of the Mainland and set up a dedicated team led by officials at the decision-making level to co-ordinate the development of marine economy; if so, of the details and the implementation timetable; if not, the reasons for that;
     
    (2) as there are views that the existing policy focusing on regulation may hinder the development of marine economy, how the Government will promote the development of maritime industries, e.g. of the breakthroughs in terms of the introduction of the relevant legislative amendments and innovative policies, as well as the enhancement of cross-boundary co-operation and co-ordination; and
     
    (3) apart from the three tourism projects currently being taken forward by the Development Bureau under the large-scale land-disposal approach, whether the Government will consider selecting more islands and coastal areas with potential for tourism development to implement the large-scale land-disposal approach on a trial basis, so as to bring in social capital for participation in infrastructure development and operation, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of marine tourism in Hong Kong?
     
    Reply:
     
    President,

    International organisations and individual economies have different definitions for “marine economy”, and there is no unified global standard on which industries fall under the scope of marine economy. For Hong Kong, having made reference to the breakdown of the industry classification of the Mainland’s marine economy and roughly compared the industries covered therein with those in the Hong Kong Standard Industrial Classification Version 2.0 compiled by the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department and other known industry classifications, the Government Economist considered that the marine economy-related activities in Hong Kong can be broadly categorised into the following six categories:
     One of the six categories, “maritime transportation and port industry” includes ports, shipping, and maritime commercial services. In 2022, this sector contributed 4.2 per cent to Hong Kong’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounted for 2.1 per cent of total employment. Besides, “marine utilisation, extraction, production, and related manufacturing”, along with “wholesale and retail of marine products”, are partially related to capture fisheries and mariculture. According to data from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the local capture fisheries and mariculture production in 2023 was approximately 87 000 tonnes, with a total value of about $2.4 billion, estimated to contribute less than 0.1 per cent to GDP. As for the remaining three categories, their value-added contributions could not be estimated due to limited data.
     
    Having consulted the Deputy Financial Secretary, the Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB), Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB), and the Development Bureau (DEVB), my consolidated reply to the question of the Hon Steven Ho is as follows:

    (1) Given the extensive scope of the marine economy, which encompasses a diverse range of industries and development models, multiple policy bureaux and departments within the Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government are responsible for related areas. Relevant bureaux and departments attach importance on these developments and have formulated and implemented strategies, action plans, or blueprints accordingly. Each policy bureau and department, in accordance with their professional functions, introduces targeted measures to advance the development of marine economy-related areas under its purview, which are in line with the overarching policy direction, strategies, and pace of development. This approach fosters synergies between marine economy development strategies and other initiatives within the respective bureaux and departments, thereby more effectively achieving their policy objectives. The Government believes that the current approach suits Hong Kong’s circumstances. Bureaux and departments will continue to review the development direction and progress of their respective areas, working collectively to drive the growth of marine economy. The SAR Government will also monitor progress across all fronts and, if necessary, explore ways to optimise the development approach. 
    On maritime services, apart from enforcing the relevant legislation to ensure marine safety, the Marine Department (MD) also endeavours to make maritime services more convenient. For instance, allowing the use of electronic certificates instead of paper-based certificates for ship-related matters. The MD also maintains close liaison and collaboration with Mainland maritime authorities at all levels.
     
    On marine tourism, the CSTB put forward in the Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 to make more and better use of Hong Kong’s rich island and coastline tourism resources. As such, the CSTB encourages the development of more diverse tourism products with characteristics, and is ready to study and foster areas where removal of statutory and regulatory barriers are required. At the same time, the CSTB actively promotes development of island tourism and large-scale integrated resort projects focusing on eco-tourism, as well as continues to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s hub for international cruise thereby promoting development of cruise tourism.
     
    The ITIB has all along been dedicated to enhancing Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem with a view to supporting the development of different technology industries (including marine technology) in various areas including capital, research and development, supporting tech start-ups and talent. At present, Hong Kong has one State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, contributing to the protection and management of the marine environment.
     
    On the fisheries front, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the AFCD are actively taking forward the various initiatives under the Blueprint for the Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fisheries, including designation of four new fish culture zones as well as introduction of modernised facilities to support development of mariculture, explore the streamlining of relevant legislations to promote development of leisure fisheries, and at the same time strengthen co-operation with the Mainland. To further enhance the competitiveness of local agricultural and fisheries products, the AFCD plans to establish a unified new brand for safe, low-carbon and premium local agricultural and fisheries products, and to establish production standards, farming methods as well as a certification and traceability system for these products, etc. The AFCD will continue to actively participated in the promotional activities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to promote quality local products. In addition, the AFCD has designated three new marine parks in the past five years, and has also formulated new fishery management strategies in marine parks and implemented marine ecological enhancement measures. 
    Besides, the DEVB recently has also proposed to provide marina and land supporting facilities at two waterside areas, namely the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter expansion area and the harbourfront site in the vicinity of the Hung Hom Station.
     
    As to whether there are other suitable sites for large-scale land disposal in the future, the DEVB is willing to listen to different views, and will consider the experiences gained from taking forward the above three projects.Issued at HKT 15:25

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  • MIL-OSI: Hubexo Selects Dayforce for Workforce Transformation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced that Hubexo, a global leader in construction data and technology, has selected Dayforce to consolidate its disparate HR systems, provide a single source of truth for its people operations, and deliver a best-in-class offering to colleagues around the world.

    Hubexo will leverage the Dayforce™ platform, including Time and Attendance, Reporting and Analytics, Compensation Management, Performance Management, and Dayforce Co-Pilot, to develop and manage its growing team. Implementing Dayforce is part of a larger digital transformation at Hubexo, which restructured distinct companies under a unified brand and streamlined leadership team in October 2024. As part of this workforce transformation, the company wanted a comprehensive, global solution to optimise its workforce and standardise its people processes in a single cloud HCM platform.

    “Hubexo has come together as one global team over the past year, and now is the right time to invest in a people platform that can match our ambitions,” said Lindi Teate, Chief People Officer, Hubexo. “Dayforce is a truly global platform that offers ease of use for our colleagues and real-time data to improve decision making across the organisation. As we begin our journey as Hubexo, Dayforce stands out as a partner that can scale with us as we grow and help us to deliver exceptional value to our people.”

    Once fully implemented, the company expects that more than 2,400 Hubexo employees across 25 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific will be live on the Dayforce platform.

    “Global organisations face unique challenges, from managing a disparate workforce to remaining compliant across multiple jurisdictions. That’s why companies like Hubexo choose Dayforce to deliver operational resiliency and simplicity at scale,” said Nicole Bello, Group Vice President, EMEA, Dayforce, Inc. “By fully harnessing our AI-powered people platform, Hubexo is elevating their people processes to make work life better – and we’re proud to partner with them on this transformational journey.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: NTT Anode Energy and Panasonic Complete the Implementation of a Hydrogen Supply Chain Model at the Expo 2025 Site

    Source: Panasonic

    Headline: NTT Anode Energy and Panasonic Complete the Implementation of a Hydrogen Supply Chain Model at the Expo 2025 Site

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN attends luncheon hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended a luncheon hosted by H.E. Bernadette Cavanagh, Deputy Secretary of the Pacific and Development Group of New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, and attended by Pacific Islands Heads of Mission stationed in Wellington. The engagement provided a good opportunity to exchange views on developments in both regions and potential for engagement and collaboration between ASEAN and the Pacific Island countries.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN visits New Zealand Parliament

    Source: ASEAN

     
    As part of his Working Visit to New Zealand, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today visited the New Zealand Parliament and observed the Question Time. The visit offered an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s parliamentary and governance practices.

    Credit: New Zealand Parliament TV
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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN engages with Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of New Zealand

    Source: ASEAN

    At the sidelines of his Working Visit to New Zealand, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, held a meeting with H.E. Ben King, Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and H.E. Taha Macpherson, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand. The meeting offered a chance to exchange views on regional developments and reaffirmed the importance of ASEAN-New Zealand cooperation and relations.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers a lecture hosted by New Zealand Institute of International Affairs

    Source: ASEAN

    In concluding his Working Visit to New Zealand, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a lecture on “ASEAN-New Zealand Partnership for Peace and Prosperity,” in Wellington, on 14 May 2025. The event was organized by the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs together with the Asia New Zealand Foundation. In his remarks, SG Dr. Kao urged ASEAN and New Zealand to remain resolute in championing open trade, rules-based multilateralism, and inclusive regionalism.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Find out about opportunities as Adult Education hosts Jobs Fair

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    It will take place at the Foyer Building, Old Hall Street WV1 3AU from 10am to 2pm.

    Local recruitment agencies, care providers and the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Supported Employment Team will be among those showcasing opportunities currently available in the city.

    Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, said: “Whether you’re a professional, recent graduate, or just looking for new options, the Jobs Fair is the perfect place to see what is available in the local job market.”

    Entry is free and jobseekers are reminded to bring an up to date CV.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Blueberries and spinach: seasonal products appear at capital fairs

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Thanks to the warm winter and spring this year, city residents already had the opportunity in May to try fruits, vegetables and berries that usually appear on the shelves of fairs only with the onset of summer.

    Spinach and blueberries provide a special boost of energy and vitamins. In addition, juicy cherries of the Adelina variety have already appeared on the shelves – they were brought from the sunny Krasnodar region.

    Spinach: a versatile product

    Spinach, which is sold at several weekend markets in the northwest of the capital (at the following addresses: Dubravnaya Street, Building 35 and Marshal Zhukov Street, Building 24), is rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as useful minerals such as iron and calcium. This, at first glance, modest green leaf is not only useful, but can also be used in the preparation of various dishes. It can be used as a natural dye for dough, added to smoothies, salads and soups, and also combined with cereals, meat, fish and cheese. Spinach perfectly complements the taste of food and enriches dishes with useful substances. In addition, the product is used for cosmetic purposes, as it refreshes and moisturizes the skin.

    Blueberries: Slow Down Aging

    Blueberries appeared on the shelves of fairs in the Southern and South-Eastern administrative districts in early May. The first berries are rich in antioxidants, which reduce inflammatory processes in the body, improve the condition of the skin and hair, and maintain joint health. Blueberries can be simply eaten or added to desserts, and also made into jam or compote.

    Capital fairs are a place where city dwellers traditionally come to buy farm products brought from more than 40 regions of Russia. Each supplier guarantees the quality and freshness of the goods, and specialists Veterinary Committee of the City of Moscow They check it immediately before sending it to the counter. Fair pavilions are located near metro stations and other crowded places, they are equipped with the necessary trade and refrigeration equipment, which makes them comfortable to visit at any time of the year.

    More information about the activities of the capital’s Department of Trade and Services is available in the official telegram channel.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Export Center to Select Ambassadors of Capital Business Abroad

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Moscow Export Center (MEC) opened its first official selection of ambassadors capital business abroad. Specialists help city companies successfully enter foreign markets: they support businesses in friendly countries, establish business connections, open up export opportunities and become representatives of Moscow brands in the international arena.

    Ambassadors are professionals living and working abroad, who have a good understanding of local business culture, legislation and business processes. They help Moscow exporters find partners, analyze potential demand for products in the region, contact retail networks and distributors and personally accompany export contracts and negotiations on the ground.

    Within the framework of the MEC pilot project, ambassadors have been working in other countries for several years and have proven their effectiveness in practice. The Moscow Export Ambassador service has been used by 213 Moscow companies. They have concluded export contracts for a total of over 2.7 billion rubles. Experts represent Moscow in China, India, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia and Iran.

    Now the program is moving to a new level. MEC has formalized and systematized the criteria for selecting ambassadors to make the participation process more transparent and convenient. Candidates need to submit an application, in which they must confirm their experience in international business, business connections with local partners, knowledge of the language and understanding of the specifics of the regional business environment. The main candidates will be able to sign a contract with MEC. You can study all the requirements for candidates on the website Moscow Export Center.

    Active and involved experts with experience in international trade are invited to share successful mechanisms for entering foreign markets and represent the interests of Moscow companies abroad. Participants in the Moscow Export Ambassador program will be able to become part of a team that forms the image of the Russian capital as a reliable and active export player on the world stage.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Quest, comics, comedy: how will the “Night at the Museum” be held at the Moscow Transport Museum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Moscow Transport Museum will join the citywide event “Night at the Museum” for the third time. Excursions, free quizzes, master classes and a film screening will be held in pavilion No. 26 “Transport of the USSR” at VDNKh, and from 18:00 to 23:00 guests will be able to view the exhibition “You look 100%!” for free.

    “For the city event “Night at the Museum”, we have prepared a program of free events in pavilion No. 26 “Transport of the USSR” at VDNKh. There will be a virtual walk-excursion around the future permanent exhibition of the museum in the garage of Konstantin Melnikov on Novorizhanskaya Street (building 27). On behalf of Sergei Sobyanin, we continue to participate in the cultural life of the city,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, there will be a virtual tour of the museum’s permanent exhibition that is being prepared. Visitors will be the first to see the new exhibits, interactive elements and 3D models that will be located in Konstantin Melnikov’s garage on Novorizhanskaya Street (building 27). Admission is free, on a first-come, first-served basis.

    From 16:00 to 18:00 you can take part in a master class on creating a comic book “Superheroes of City Roads”. Guests will choose their hero from among the vehicles and draw a comic book about his exploits in Moscow. Admission is free, required pre-registration.

    At 19:00, the screening of the Soviet comedy film “Hearts of Four” from 1941 will begin. In the film, transport plays not only a functional but also a symbolic role, emphasizing the spirit of the era and the characters.

    “The Moscow Transport Museum annually opens its doors to visitors of the “Night at the Museum” event and prepares a special program. This is a major event for the city, which has already become part of the overall cultural landscape. We invite you not only to visit our events in the pavilion at VDNKh, but also to join the museum quest “Tour of Cultures”, which this year will unite 25 cultural institutions and will be dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Moscow metro,” added Oksana Bondarenko, Director of the Moscow Transport Museum.

    On May 17, the museum rally “Tour of Cultures” will be held for the third time as part of the “Night at the Museum” event. The project will unite 25 capital museums and galleries, including the Museum of Moscow, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA), the Museum of Russian Impressionism, the Zotov Center and others. The USSR Transport Pavilion will also become one of the points of the museum quest. Participants will have special tasks for exhibitions and unique prizes.

    The “Night at the Museum” event will take place at 170 venues in the capital

    Moscow Transport Museum — is an open urban space and research center. The collection contains more than 250 examples of cars and trucks, taxis, buses, trolleybuses, city service vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. The permanent exhibition of the museum will be located in the garage of the architect Konstantin Melnikov on Novorizhanskaya Street (building 27). Currently, the monument of Soviet avant-garde architecture is undergoing restoration. It will be returned to its historical appearance.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 11 million medical devices for emergency care manufactured by a capital company

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    11 million medical products used in first aid and emergency care were manufactured by a resident of the special economic zone (SEZ) Technopolis Moscow. The company’s products are used in ambulances, disaster medicine, military and tactical medicine. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov.

    “Moscow is actively developing the production of medical devices – more than 300 companies working in this area operate in the capital. Thanks to the city’s support, enterprises are increasing their capacity and creating new developments. Thus, a resident of the SEZ has produced 11 million products for emergency medicine. One of the key products was a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device that performs indirect cardiac massage without human intervention. This is our own patented development, successfully replacing foreign analogues. Today, the demand for the domestic device is three times higher than the planned production volumes,” noted Anatoly Garbuzov.

    Medplant became a resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ in 2018. During this time, it has developed and started producing more than 45 products, 14 of which are included in the ambulance equipment, and nine have no analogues in Russia. The production area has grown from 1,200 to 3,500 square meters, and the volume of manufactured products has exceeded seven billion rubles. In 2023, the company opened a workshop for assembling microelectronics, which is used in high-tech products, including the ARKA cardiopulmonary resuscitation apparatus.

    The company’s product line also includes portable electric aspirators, immobilization belts, pulse oximeters, carbon dioxide monitors, innovative stretchers and spinal shields. The company’s developments have 10 trademarks and 23 patents. In April 2025, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary.

    According to the company’s Deputy General Director Konstantin Nevsky, its first product was the now legendary orange ambulance suitcase. Over 25 years, more than 150 thousand such suitcases have been produced. Before placing production at the Pechatniki site, the company had about 500 contracts, today – over 4700, and the products are supplied not only to cities in Russia, but also to Belarus and Kazakhstan. The number of employees has grown from 15 to 122 people. The development became possible thanks to the support of the city and the status of a resident of the SEZ. The special economic zone provides comfortable conditions, tax preferences and customer-oriented services – from assistance in recruiting personnel to promoting products. This allows the company to direct more resources to modernization and expansion of production.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Squares, parks, eco-routes: “active citizens” assessed the improvement of public spaces in 11 districts of Moscow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Active Citizen project has ended series of votes, dedicated to large-scale improvement and creation of a comfortable urban environment in 11 districts of Moscow. Residents expressed more than 2.5 million opinions on the transformations in the capital carried out in 2024.

    Most of the voters rated the colossal work of the planners, designers and architects as excellent, as well as the convenience of the renovated urban spaces. Among them are the embankments of the Skhodnensky Canal in the northwest of Moscow. During the comprehensive works, the shorelines were improved in the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo and Yuzhnoye Tushino districts. There appeared places for promenades and recreation, sports and playgrounds with modern equipment.

    In addition, city residents shared their opinions on the transformation of courtyards, pedestrian routes and parks. One example was the new eco-trail on Krasnogo Mayaka Street in the Chertanovo Tsentralnoye district. Walking along it, city residents can rise almost to the level of tree crowns and admire the scenery from an unusual angle. An eco-route has also appeared in the floodplain of the Kotlovka River in the southwest of the capital.

    The specialists proposed new architectural solutions and carried out modernization, taking into account the interests of the city residents. Thus, on Severny Boulevard in the Otradnoye district, they improved the park, making it more convenient for walks, recreation and sports. With a complete renovation of the infrastructure, it was possible to preserve the landscape layout familiar to local residents, and also restore the beloved sculpture group “Deer Family”.

    In addition, Muscovites were able to evaluate the improvement of courtyards in the east of the capital, modern recreation areas in Zelenograd, sports clusters with new exercise machines and complexes in the southeast, southwest and other parts of Moscow. Active participation of residents in the voting and their feedback will allow city services and specialists to understand which solutions were the most successful and what should be paid attention to in future projects.

    The votes were prepared by the project “Active Citizen” together with the Moscow City Services Complex and the capital’s departments major repairs And territorial executive authorities.

    Sergei Sobyanin spoke about plans for the improvement of Moscow embankments

    Project “Active Citizen” has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it, and over seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, the city implements 30 to 40 decisions made by Muscovites. The project is being developed by the State Institution “New Management Technologies” and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The city will put five premises in historic buildings in the center of the capital up for auction

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Five premises with a total area of about a thousand square meters will be put up for city auction in the Central Administrative District. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of City Property.

    “Investments in almost any type of business in the central districts of Moscow have a good return on investment. This is facilitated by intensive pedestrian and automobile traffic, which ensures a stable flow of customers. At the city auction, investors will be able to purchase five premises in the center of the capital with a total area of about a thousand square meters. They are located in the Meshchansky and Basmanny districts, as well as in Zamoskvorechye,” said Ekaterina Solovyova.

    In Meshchansky District, two premises are available for purchase, combined into one lot, with a total area of 671.5 square meters. They are located at the address: Bolshoy Sukharevsky Lane, house 23, building 2. The building is a recognized cultural heritage site “Residential building of the Obukhov merchants, 1801, 1876”. The new owners will have to comply with the requirements for the preservation of the architectural monument.

    In Zamoskvorechye, investors can buy a space of 168.2 square metersBolshaya Serpukhovskaya street (house 32, building 1).

    In the Basmanny district, the city will put up two lots for auction. One premises with an area of over 100 square meters is located in a residential building of the workers’ housing and construction cooperative society “United Workers’ Construction” (Basmanny blind alley, house 10/12), which was built in 1931 according to the design of the architect Vladimir Kildishev.

    The second lot with a total area of 12.7 square meters will be put up for sale in the city estate of A.I. Alabov (Bolshoy Spasoglinischevsky Lane, Building 9/1, Building 16). Both buildings have the status of a cultural heritage site of regional significance.

    “The city regularly puts up for open auctions real estate objects of free use, which can be used for various commercial purposes: to open a restaurant, a pharmacy, a dark store, as well as a hotel, an office, or to adapt it for other types of business,” added Dmitry Ryabov, General Director of the City Property Management Center.

    Detailed information about the objects, lot documentation and auction rules are available atMoscow investment portal. To participate in the auction, you will need to register on the electronic trading platform and have an enhanced qualified electronic signature. The organizer of the auction is Moscow City Department of Competition Policy.

    The development of electronic services for entrepreneurs is being implemented within the framework of the national project “Data Economy”.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: E-scooter trial extension to be considered at next week’s Council meeting

    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

    Council will next week consider if the share hire e-scooter trial in Greater Bendigo should be extended for another 12 months.

    The City of Greater Bendigo appointed Beam Mobility (Beam) following a public Request for Quote process to operate the trial until May 23, 2025 at no cost to the City.

    The trial was developed in consultation with the City to assess the success of shared hire e-scooters as an alternative mode of transport for residents and visitors.

    Beam has been operating a small trial area in urban Bendigo to provide better links between precincts and encourage a shift away from cars for shorter trips.

    The purple e-scooters are only available for hire between 5am and 11pm, 7 days a week. The maximum speed limit is set at 20km/h, and 15km/h in some busy areas, and e-scooters are only allowed to ride on roads, bicycle lanes, and shared cycle paths in line with Victorian road rules.

    It is illegal to ride e-scooters on footpaths and significant penalties apply. The Victorian Police enforce fines.

    Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge thanked community members and external stakeholders who provided valuable feedback about the trial.

    “824 people contributed to our Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo survey and the results indicated mixed sentiment from the community with 66.88% expressing some level of dissatisfaction with the trial, 17.9 per cent offered solutions to improve the trial, 8.5 percent found it to be good and 6.6 per cent said it was excellent,” Mr Petherbridge said.

    “The City also collaborated with internal and external stakeholder groups throughout the trial to improve it. They support the proposal for a trial extension with further recommendations in place. This includes expanding the area to include Golden Square, Long Gully and White Hills to align with shared walking/cycling networks. They also want to see improved operator patrols and a faster response to incidents if the trial extends.

    “The trial demonstrated that e-scooters continue to have potential as an alternative transport option that is sustainable. However, community and stakeholder feedback has informed a set of recommendations.

    “A 12-month trial extension in an expanded urban Bendigo is recommended with improved trial requirements. This would allow the share hire scheme’s full potential to be assessed over a larger area and incorporate important lessons from the initial trial. This phase may also explore integrating e-bikes and technological improvements for e-scooters to curb illegal footpath riding.”

    The feedback collected through the survey and insights from key stakeholders has contributed to the overall evaluation of the trial in a Council report. It will be presented at the next Council meeting at The Capital on Monday May 19. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Chu Recognizes 2025 Congressional Women of the Year

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

    PASADENA, CA — On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted her 15th annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony, honoring remarkable women from the San Gabriel Valley who have made a lasting impact through service, advocacy, and leadership. Each year, this award recognizes women nominated by members of their own communities for their extraordinary dedication. While this year’s honorees have made a difference throughout their careers, their leadership following the devastating Eaton Fires has been especially powerful. They’ve helped families, supported youth, cared for seniors, and uplifted our community during the most challenging moments of the Eaton Fires. 

    “After January’s Eaton Fire left our community devastated, this year’s honorees, who have long been pillars of strength in our neighborhoods truly rose to the occasion. They stepped up in the immediate aftermath, supported the recovery efforts, and continue to lead as we move into long-term rebuilding. It’s so important that we come together to recognize the women who have helped our community. The San Gabriel Valley is more resilient today because of their unwavering dedication,” said Rep. Judy Chu. “This award is special because the honorees are nominated by those who know them best and I’m honored to celebrate their impact.”

    The 2025 honorees are: 

    Anna Babayan – Interim Principal for Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School

    Anna Babayan has been a tireless advocate for Pasadena’s Armenian community, working with groups like AGBU and local Armenian schools. After the Eaton Fire destroyed Sahag Mesrob Armenian School and displaced many students and staff, Anna acted swiftly, organizing donation drives, securing temporary classrooms with the help of local Armenian organizations, and prioritizing students’ emotional recovery. Today, as the community navigates the long road to rebuilding. Anna isn’t just helping rebuild Sahag Mesrob, she’s working to expand it, with plans to eventually open a high school. For over 45 years, Sahag Mesrob has been a cornerstone of Pasadena’s Armenian community, and thanks to Anna’s leadership, its legacy will continue.

    Debra Boudreaux – Chief International Affairs Officer, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

    Debra Boudreaux has spent over 35 years advancing global humanitarian work. When the Eaton Fire struck, she was in Taiwan but immediately mobilized disaster response efforts from abroad. Under her leadership, Tzu Chi provided shelter, meals, and supplies to evacuees, staffed Red Cross shelters, and offered emotional support to impacted families. Upon returning to Los Angeles, Debra worked non-stop to distribute aid, partner with FEMA and local organizations, and provide emergency financial assistance to thousands. From helping replace a lost wheelchair to comforting a police officer who lost his home, Debra’s compassion and leadership brought hope to a community in crisis.

    Jennifer DeVoll – President & CEO – Pasadena Community Foundation

    When the Eaton Fire hit, Jennifer DeVoll and the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) sprang into action, launching a relief fund within hours and distributing $1 million in the first two weeks. Her fast, strategic response made her a trusted leader in the recovery, drawing support from major corporations and foundations. Under her guidance, PCF has since provided $3.5 million in direct aid and helped launch the Altadena Builds Back Foundation with $50 million to support long-term recovery in phases, focusing now on childcare and housing. Beyond disaster relief, Jennifer has led PCF to manage $250 million in assets, create nearly 100 million in endowments, and expand access to affordable housing and scholarships. As she prepares to retire this June, her work will continue through Altadena Builds Back. 

    Sharon Gray– Owner and Operator Eaton Dam Stables

    Sharon Gray is a true hero whose courage and compassion saved over 50 lives during the Eaton Fire. As the longtime owner of Eaton Dam Stables, Sharon has spent decades building a community centered around her deep love for horses. When the fire broke out on January 7th, she and her team acted fast, evacuating 39 horses, a pig, barn cats, and chickens under extreme conditions. Thanks to her leadership and quick thinking, every animal was saved, including one horse she later rescued from the burned property. Sharon’s bravery is matched only by her lifelong commitment to service, including 36 years as a Pasadena police officer. Even after losing her own home in the fire, she continues to show up daily to help rebuild the stables and support her community.

    Victoria Knapp – Chair of Altadena Town Council 

    Victoria Knapp, Chair of the Altadena Town Council, has been a tireless advocate for her community, especially in the wake of the Eaton Fire. On the very night her own home of 15 years was lost, she began sharing critical updates to keep residents informed. In the days that followed, she launched a fire recovery website, turned monthly town council meetings into weekly briefings, and worked closely with agencies like FEMA and the EPA to provide accurate, timely information. Her firsthand experience navigating recovery gave her the empathy and insight to guide others through the same process. Her commitment to Altadena began well before the fire, from revitalizing local infrastructure to supporting small businesses, and thanks to her leadership, the community is on a path to rebuild stronger than ever. 

    Jasmin Shupper – Founder and President of Greenline Housing Foundation

    Jasmin Shupper, founder and president of Greenline Housing Foundation, is a passionate advocate for housing justice, focused on repairing the long-term harms of redlining and race-based discrimination. Through her foundation, Jasmin has provided over $1 million in down payment grants, financial education, and home maintenance assistance to Black and Hispanic families, all without public funding. After the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, a historically Black homeownership hub, Jasmin quickly mobilized to support displaced families. Her foundation secured year-long leases for 15 families and is offering up to $40,000 in rental aid, with plans to assist 50 households. Greenline is also covering insurance and FEMA funding gaps with up to $250,000 in rebuilding aid per family. To prevent land loss, they’ve begun purchasing lots to hold in community trust. Jasmin’s work is deeply personal, shaped by her own family’s generational homeownership, and she’s now helping others protect their legacy and build lasting wealth.

    Sharon Strong – Volunteer and In-Home Care Provider

    Sharon Strong, a single mother, in-home care provider, and NAACP board member, has long been a champion for vulnerable communities in Altadena and Pasadena. When the Eaton Fire struck, she organized relief efforts through the Dena Relief Drive and supporting her own displaced family members. Sharon worked with local groups to provide rent assistance, clothing, and essentials to fire victims, while also focusing on seniors’ needs. She personally delivered supplies to elderly residents, set up a resource center, and arranged cleanup efforts and temporary housing for those in impacted senior complexes. Her unwavering dedication to service, especially for seniors and underserved families, has made a powerful difference in the lives of so many.

    Dr. Randy Taplitz – City of Hope Chair, Department of Medicine

    Dr. Randy Taplitz, Chair of the Department of Medicine at City of Hope, whose calm leadership and compassion has guided countless patients through their most difficult moments. A nationally recognized infectious disease specialist with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Taplitz has dedicated her career to protecting immunocompromised patients, especially those with cancer. During the Eaton Fire, she led emergency efforts at the hospital, even as she learned her own home had been destroyed. Despite that personal loss, she never stopped and continued to care for patients. Her leadership was also critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping shape vaccine protocols for vulnerable populations. Dr. Taplitz is a tireless advocate and a true caregiver. 

    Maricela Viramontes – President of the Rotary Club of Altadena

    Maricela Viramontes is a community leader who has dedicated herself to Altadena for 24 years. A small business owner and Farmers Insurance provider, she also serves as President of the Rotary Club of Altadena and sits on the Altadena Chamber of Commerce board. When the Eaton Fire hit, destroying her own home, Maricela sprang into action. Under her leadership, the Rotary Club launched a relief grant program that has distributed over $160,000 to local nonprofits and provided essentials like food, clothing, and internet access. She also worked with the Chamber to help 15 small businesses reopen. Despite her personal loss, Maricela has been a beacon of strength.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Chu Joins Bipartisan Ways & Means Colleagues to Introduce National Home Visiting Resolution

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, and Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today to introduce a resolution to designate the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as National Home Visiting Week. This resolution highlights the important role the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) programs have in support of childhood development, strengthening family relationships, and reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect.

    “Home visiting services for pregnant women and families with young children have a proven track record of improving outcomes for children’s health, well-being, readiness for school, and success in life,” said Rep. Chu. “That’s why I was proud to partner with my colleagues in a bipartisan manner in 2022 to reauthorize and expand investments in the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. And I’m happy to partner with my colleagues again in introducing this bipartisan resolution recognizing National Home Visiting Week and the importance of home visiting to family and child success.”

    “Home visiting programs play a critical role in meaningful outcomes for babies and new parents,” said Rep. LaHood. “Built on decades of research, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program serves as a national model for how social programs should operate, focusing on results. In 2023 alone, more than 16,400 families benefited from evidence-based home visits in Illinois. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution, alongside my colleagues, to recognize the value of these programs and to honor the dedicated work of home visitors who help families thrive.”

    “Home visiting is a powerful, proven tool that helps young children and families thrive,” said Rep. Davis. “For decades, I’ve made it a top policy priority to bring this life-transforming program to all who need it, and I was proud to work with my friend Jackie Walorski on our successful bipartisan effort to double federal investment in the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program.  I will never stop fighting to protect MIECHV, and I am glad to join with Chair LaHood and my colleagues in leading this resolution to celebrate home visiting.”

    “I’m honored to cosponsor the Home Visiting Resolution, which shines a spotlight on the critical role these programs play in nurturing our youngest children and supporting new mothers,” said Rep. Yakym. “My predecessor and dear friend, Jackie Walorski, was a tireless champion of the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program, leading the bipartisan effort to secure its reauthorization in 2022. Jackie often reminded us that ‘case managers are first responders,’ and this resolution celebrates their unwavering dedication and the transformative impact they have on families across America.”

    Background:

    The National Home Visiting Week Resolution notes that evidence-based home visiting programs were implemented across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Indigenous communities in 2023, serving over 280,000 families and conducting more than 2.8 million home visits.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Chu Slams GOP Reconciliation Bill: Cuts to Health Care for Families, Handouts for Billionaires

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today as the Ways and Means Committee begins consideration of the Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement condemning the proposal:

    “Once again, Republicans are showing us exactly who they work for, and it’s not working families. Their bill doesn’t lower costs, expand care, or help the middle class. Instead, it doubles down on Trump’s tax scam: handing trillions to the ultra-rich while making the largest cuts to Medicaid in our nation’s history. 

    “My district is still recovering from the devastation of the Eaton Fire, which claimed 18 lives, destroyed more than 9,400 structures, and forced 20,000 people out of their homes. In a moment when our communities need robust federal disaster assistance, affordable health coverage, housing assistance, and infrastructure investment, President Trump and Republicans are giving trillions of dollars in tax giveaways to the ultra-wealthy and corporations who need it the least. .And they’re paying for it by taking this money from those who need it the most,  pushing a plan that explodes the deficit while slashing the basic programs working families depend on to survive and rebuild. 

    “If you’re angry, you should be. Call your Republican Representatives and demand they put people over profits. While they hand billions to the wealthy and gut Medicaid, Democrats are fighting to protect health care and ensure no family is left behind.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Chu, Hirono Introduce Bills to Address Mental Health in AANHPI Communities

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

    Legislation would raise awareness of the importance of mental health and help increase access to culturally-competent mental health care in AANHPI communities 

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced a package of bills focused on mental health awareness for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in observance of May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Heritage Month. The package included a resolution recognizing May 10th as National AANHPI Mental Health Day, as well as the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025 to increase awareness and access to mental health care throughout the AANHPI community.

    “This AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m honored to join Senator Hirono to reintroduce this legislative package to confront the unique mental health challenges faced by AANHPI communities,” said Rep. Chu. “The AANHPI community is the least likely of any racial or ethnic group to seek out mental health services. This disparity is largely driven by language barriers, taboos around shame, a lack of access to culturally competent care, and insufficient disaggregated data within research. As the only psychologist in Congress, I know how important it is to break down these barriers, challenge harmful misconceptions about seeking help, and ensure every community can access the mental health care they need. Recognizing May 10th as National AANHPI Mental Health Day brings long-overdue attention to the unique challenges our communities face and helps break the silence and stigma that too often surround mental health. But awareness must be matched with action, which is why the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act would invest in culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach, education, and disaggregated data collection, so we can deliver care that truly reflects and serves the full diversity of the AANHPI community.”

    “As we recognize AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, I am proud to lead the introduction of this legislation to bring attention to the importance of mental health well-being in the AANHPI community,” said Senator Hirono. “Too many members of our communities face economic, cultural, and language barriers preventing them from accessing critical mental health care and these bills reaffirm our commitment to breaking down those barriers. Every person deserves access to culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health care, and I’m glad to partner with Representative Chu as we work to invest in mental health resources, combat the stigma surrounding mental health, and ensure that every member of our communities can access the care they need and deserve.” 

    According to data collected by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), members of the AANHPI community have the lowest rates of mental health service utilization of any racial/ethnic group, with only 35 percent of Asian adults with a mental health problem receiving treatment in 2023. In 2023, an estimated 65 percent of the AANHPI community, who met criteria for a mental health problem, did not receive necessary treatment. And, even though suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, it is the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth ages 10 to 24, and they are the only racial or ethnic group in this age category whose leading cause of death is suicide. In Hawaii, the suicide rate is greater than national average and the rate of suicide for Native Hawaiians is nearly double the national rate.

    The National AANHPI Mental Health Day resolution recognizes the importance of mental health to the well-being of AANHPI families and communities and acknowledges the importance of raising awareness around mental health care. It also encourages health agencies to adopt policies to improve utilization of mental health services for the AANHPI community, as well as other marginalized communities.

    Rep. Chu and Senator Hirono also reintroduced the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025, bicameral legislation to curb mental health stigma and help increase access to mental health care in AANHPI communities. 

    Specifically, the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act would instruct SAMHSA to:

    • Establish a national outreach and education mental health and substance misuse strategy for the AANHPI community by partnering with advocacy and behavioral health organizations that have an established record of serving AANHPI communities; and
    • Conduct research and collect disaggregated data on the state of behavioral health among AANHPI youth and on the shortage of AANHPIs in the behavioral health workforce.

    “The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association welcomes the 5th introduction of the National AANHPI Mental Health Day resolution and strongly supports the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities act,” said Dr. Pata Suyemoto, Executive Director of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA). “This bill is critical as it provides necessary investments to reduce stigma within Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Stigma is a driving force that keeps AANHPI individuals from seeking mental health services when they need them. This bill hopefully will improve mental health outcomes through culturally and linguistically relevant services, increased culturally trained workforce, as well as increased research on AANHPI communities.” 

    “Stigma and persistent barriers have kept AANHPIs from the mental health care they deserve—leading to some of the lowest utilization rates nationwide. It’s time for change. We know that better health outcomes are attainable, but we must take legislative action to invest in a mental health care workforce and infrastructure that are culturally and linguistically appropriate,” said Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF). “The bicameral introductions of the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act and the AANHPI Mental Health Day Resolution mark vital steps toward closing the unacceptable disparities in mental health care and chronic disease treatment experienced in our communities.”

    “The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act and the establishment of a National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day are vital steps forward in addressing the unique cultural barriers that too often prevent people from seeking care,” said Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). “Together, these measures affirm that mental health is a fundamental part of public health and that every community deserves equal access to services. NAMI thanks Senator Hirono and Rep. Chu for their leadership and proudly supports this important legislation.”

    The National AANHPI Mental Health Day resolution was co-led by Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and U.S. Representatives Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-01); Grace Meng (D-NY-06); Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15); Mark Takano (D-CA-39); Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13); Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12); Al Green (D-TX-09); Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12); Paul Tonko (D-NY-20); Derek Tran (D-CA-45); Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA-44); Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12); Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10); Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08); Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50); Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06); Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03); Dave Min (D-CA-47); and Robert Menendez (D-NJ-08). 

    The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and U.S. Representatives Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-01); Grace Meng (D-NY-06); Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15); Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10); Mark Takano (D-CA-39); Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13); Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12); Al Green (D-TX-09); Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12); Paul Tonko (D-NY-20); Derek Tran (D-CA-45); and Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA-44). 

    Both bills are endorsed by AAPI Youth Rising; Advancing Justice (AAJC); Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA); Asian Mental Health Collective; Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education; Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF); Asian Psychedelic Collective; Asian Youth Act; Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC); Japanese American Citizens League; LEAD Filipino; National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA); National Asian Pacific American Families Allied for Substance Awareness and Harm Reduction; National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA); National Partnership for New Americans; National Partnership for Women & Families; Prevention Institute; Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus; The Asian American Foundation; Thriving Asians; Thriving Twentysomethings; UCA WAVES; We Make It Matter; Wellness Ranch Equine Assisted Therapy; API Tennessee; Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders of New Jersey (AAPI NJ); Asian Counseling and Referral Service; Association for Infant Mental Health In Hawaii; Coalition for Asian American Children and Families; Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center; Hawai‘i Office of Wellness and Resilience; Hep Free Hawai’i; Mental Health America of Hawaii; Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity; NAMI Hawaii (National Alliance on Mental Illness); Sakura Foundation; Yellow Chair Collective; Asian Americans for Community Involvement; Asian Mental Health Project; Centro de Ayuda y Esperanza Latina, Inc.; Filipino Mental Health Initiative of Hawaii; RAMS (Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc.); and SPEAK, a Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans and Kin. 

    The full text of the resolution is available here. The full text of the legislation is available here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Chu Condemns DOJ’s Cancellation of Critical Gun Violence and Victim Advocacy Grants

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly canceled hundreds of grants to community organizations and local governments, slashing critical funding for gun-violence prevention, addiction services, and crime-victim advocacy programs.“ As someone who has looked into the eyes of families who have just lost loved ones to gun violence, it’s deeply troubling to hear that efforts to prevent more deaths and tragedies are being dismissed as ‘wasteful spending’ by the Attorney General. This alarming justification ignores the devastating human toll of gun violence across our nation and unnecessarily risks more Americans’ lives,” said Rep. Judy Chu, whose congressional district includes Monterey Park, where 11 people died in Los Angeles County’s worst ever mass shooting in January 2023. “This is a crushing setback for our community and the rest of our country, but we will not waver.”

    Since the shooting, Rep. Chu has introduced and co-led several bills to help prevent future mass shootings and gun violence in America, including the Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act, which would ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency can access gun violence prevention resources through in-language materials and culturally competent outreach. 

    “I’m fighting to pass legislation that depends on the DOJ for proper implementation,” continued Rep. Chu. “By undermining these critical efforts, Republicans are endangering lives. They bear responsibility for future gun violence in America.” 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi meets Colombian president

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is here for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    BEIJING, May 14 — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Beijing on Wednesday.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is here for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi meets Chilean president

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, who is here for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    BEIJING, May 14 — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chilean President Gabriel Boric in Beijing on Wednesday.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, who is here for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, Vietnam open new int’l road transport route

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

    BEIJING, May 14 — At 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, convoys carrying electronic components, fresh vegetables, and daily necessities departed simultaneously from Nanning in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, heading for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

    This marks the first time that Chinese freight vehicles operating under the Greater Mekong Sub-region Cross-border Transport Facilitation Agreement (CBTA) will reach Vietnam’s inland regions directly via the newly opened route.

    The route represents a significant enhancement in facilitating international road transport between China and Vietnam, resulting in a notable improvement in transportation efficiency.

    Compared with previous routes, the new corridor saves each truck approximately one day in transport time and reduces costs up to 1,000 yuan (about 138.97 U.S. dollars).

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s first AI-generated sci-fi series draws millions of viewers

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

    “The Sun That Fell,” China’s first AI-generated science fiction micro drama, has drawn significant attention from viewers and industry insiders since its online debut on April 30, marking a breakthrough in AI-driven content production.

    A still from “The Sun That Fell.” [Image courtesy of Wukong Media]

    Director Zheng Hang told China.org.cn the sci-fi series contains more than 50 characters and 200 scenes across 30 episodes. Each episode follows the “micro drama” format popular in China, with ultra-short installments running just two to three minutes in length.

    Every step of the project — from generating scenes and creating characters to filming and visual effects — was handled entirely by AI, according to Zheng. This approach dramatically reduced both production time and costs, allowing the team to finish all episodes in just three months.

    The Chinese short-video platform Douyin selected Zheng’s project for its premium original content program after reviewing multiple proposals. Platform executives cited “The Sun That Fell’s” compelling narrative structure and dramatic tension as key factors in their decision to greenlight the production.

    Adaptation to the micro-drama format demanded nearly half the content be newly created, ensuring each brief episode sustained the intensity and narrative momentum this condensed storytelling style requires.

    The micro drama, based on Zhang Ran’s Chinese Nebula Award-winning novella, depicts a future where solar storms cripple Earth’s energy supply. In the story, humanity constructs three space stations to harness solar power, but rival factions weaponize these installations. The AI-produced series combines disaster spectacle with philosophical questions as Earth battles both cosmic dangers and technological threats. Douyin, Sichuan New Media Group and Wukong Media co-produced the project.

    A photo captures director Zheng Hang during the production of “The Sun That Fell.” [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    Zheng said the script became the production’s biggest challenge due to a compressed timeline of just over a month, having originally targeted a Spring Festival release. 

    The team wrote and produced simultaneously, revising the script more than a dozen times and redoing completed scenes when necessary. The production faced additional technical hurdles with scenes involving multiple characters and group interactions, which current AI technology struggles to render convincingly. 

    Several space station sequences required multiple redesigns, and creating the station’s collapse demanded extra effort because the novella provided limited descriptive details.

    To overcome these limitations, the production team utilized nearly all major AI models currently available, combining their various capabilities to achieve the final result.

    “The Sun That Fell” has garnered over 4.7 million views so far on Douyin, impressing viewers with visual effects and character performances that approach human-created quality.

    “Honestly, I’m surprised,” said author Zhang Ran. “Sci-fi has always been among the hardest genres to adapt. Future, space and extraterrestrial elements always demand extensive visual effects, which traditionally meant prohibitive costs. Many writers instinctively avoided such ambitious concepts. But AI-generated content (AIGC) now liberates creators. This breakthrough empowers all storytellers to think bigger.”

    Director Zheng sees similar potential, noting that AIGC technology can enable adaptation of literary works that lack top-tier IP status.

    A photo captures a creative meeting during the production of “The Sun That Fell.” [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    “AIGC provides more than just simple cost reduction; it creates a more efficient feedback loop between content and commerce,” he said. “We can achieve bolder ideas at lower costs and quickly receive market feedback, forming a new business model that feeds back into the creative process.”

    “Through this efficient, high-quality sci-fi content, we can gradually build reputation, cultivate audience taste and ultimately establish stable paying habits among viewers, enabling continuous output,” Zheng added.

    Dong Jing, assistant to the chair of the Chinese Nebula Awards organizing committee, said that high costs, long timelines and risks have long challenged sci-fi adaptations.

    “AIGC is reshaping that model, which is significant,” he said. “The project marks a milestone and signals new possibilities for the sci-fi industry.”

    Dong Renwei, a prominent figure in China’s sci-fi community and co-founder of the Chinese Nebula Awards, described the AI-produced series as a significant milestone for adapting Chinese sci-fi, following major adaptations like “The Three-Body Problem” and “The Wandering Earth.”

    He noted that numerous classic works by Chinese science fiction authors remain unadapted, with the Chinese Nebula Awards archive serving as a repository of high-quality content awaiting screen adaptation.

    Wukong Media’s previous AI-generated sci-fi project “Awakening” garnered over 50 million views in 2024. Following the release of “The Sun That Fell,” the production company has secured agreements with more than 10 Chinese science fiction authors to develop additional AI-generated content series. 

    Zheng said his team plans to eventually produce feature-length films using AI, but recognized that audience expectations for theatrical releases would require further technological advancement.

    A still from “The Sun That Fell.” [Image courtesy of Wukong Media]

    Zheng downplayed concerns about AI replacing human talent in filmmaking as “somewhat sensational,” though he acknowledged the possibility of significant industry transformation through gradual integration of the technologies.

    “The technology is evolving rapidly,” he said.

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