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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China successfully launches Pakistani remote sensing satellite

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

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

    XICHANG, July 31 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday successfully launched Pakistan’s remote sensing satellite 01.

    The launch was carried out by a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket at 10:00 Beijing time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The spacecraft successfully entered the designated orbit.

    Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite 01 is primarily designed for land and natural resource census and disaster prevention and mitigation. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Burial sites of 7,000 dead soldiers and officers identified or relatives found in China

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    BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — China has identified the graves or found relatives of 7,000 soldiers and officers who died during the war, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs said on Thursday.

    This was made possible “thanks to the public service platform launched by our department to encourage the orderly participation of the public in searching for relatives of the fallen,” Pei Jinjia, head of the ministry, said at a news conference in Beijing.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Since 2021, the remains of 265 fallen Chinese People’s Volunteers have been returned to China

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    BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — The remains of 265 Chinese People’s Volunteers soldiers killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) have been returned to China from 2021 to date and burial ceremonies have been held, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Veterans Affairs said Thursday.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: DNA samples collected from 981 Chinese soldiers killed in the War to Resist American Aggression and Aid Korea

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    BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — China has collected DNA samples from the returned remains of 981 Chinese People’s Volunteers soldiers who died in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953), as well as DNA samples from more than 1,300 family members of Chinese volunteers who died in the war, Chinese Veterans Affairs Minister Pei Jinjia said Thursday.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: IMF raises Malaysia’s economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026

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    KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday raised its economic growth forecasts for Malaysia for 2025 and 2026.

    Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be 4.5 percent and 4 percent in 2025 and 2026, respectively, the IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook.

    Growth forecasts were revised upward by 0.4 percentage points and 0.2 percentage points compared with previous estimates in April.

    Malaysia’s economy grew by 3.5 percent and 5.1 percent year-on-year in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

    These upward forecasts coincided with the IMF’s higher forecasts for global economic growth. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Flash: Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council forms new Union Government and National Security and Peace Commission – state media

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    Xinhua | 31.07.2025

    Key words: Myanmar

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    Flash: Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council forms new Union Government and National Security and Peace Commission – state media Flash: Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council forms new Union Government and National Security and Peace Commission – state media

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New Hangzhou-Dubai flight launched

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    HANGZHOU, July 31 (Xinhua) — A new flight linking the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city of Dubai was launched on Wednesday.

    The first passenger flight on this route arrived at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport at about 15:24 on Wednesday. The new passenger flight will be operated daily by Emirates using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft starting from Thursday, Xiaoshan Airport Authority said, adding that the arrival of the Emirates aircraft at the airport also marked the official opening of the airport for Emirates, one of the world’s leading airlines.

    Flight EK311 is scheduled to depart Hangzhou at 00:10 Beijing time and arrive in Dubai at 04:55 local time. On the return journey, flight EK310 will leave Dubai at 09:40 local time and arrive in Hangzhou at 22:00 Beijing time. The one-way flight time is approximately 8 hours 45 minutes.

    Emirates China CEO Li Xun said Hangzhou’s vibrant cross-border e-commerce ecosystem and rich sci-tech resources are closely aligned with Dubai’s status as a free trade port.

    The launch of a new air route between the two cities will create more opportunities for their cooperation in areas such as the digital economy, international trade and passenger transportation, he noted.

    With the launch of the new route, Xiaoshan Airport now operates 10 Hangzhou-Dubai flights per week, up from the previous 3. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s State Internet Information Office Discusses H20 Backdoor Data Leak Risks with Nvidia

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    Xinhua | 31.07.2025

    Keywords: China, cybersecurity

    Source: Xinhua

    China’s Internet Information Office Discusses H20 Backdoor Data Leak Risks with Nvidia China’s Internet Information Office Discusses H20 Backdoor Data Leak Risks with Nvidia

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council forms new Union Government and National Security and Peace Commission – state media

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    YANGON, July 31 (Xinhua) — Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council on Thursday formed a new Union Government led by Nyo Soe and a National Security and Peace Commission headed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, state broadcaster MRTV reported. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Kirill Prigoda is our champion!

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    Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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    The renowned polytechnician, assistant of the Higher School of Sports Education of the Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, Kirill Prigoda became the winner of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. He won gold in the 4×100 m combined relay. And before that, he won silver in the individual event at the 50 m breaststroke.

    The World Championships are being held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3. On July 30, Kirill Prigoda, Miron Lifintsev, Darya Klepikova and Darya Trofimova won the combined relay. Our team not only won a confident victory in the final, but also set a new world championship record – 3:37.37. This victory went down in history – before it, Russian swimmers had not won the relay at major international tournaments for 22 years! The last time our athletes won was in 2003. Then Kirill Prigoda was seven years old.

    The emotions are very pleasant, because the team gave 110%. The guys are great, but the championship is not over yet. We will celebrate at the end of the competition, – said Kirill Prigoda on air at Match TV.

    Let us remind you that the Russian team is performing in Singapore in a neutral status. Thus, during the swim it was forbidden to chant “Russia”. This is a strict condition of the International Swimming Federation. The team was given a special guide. If we violated it, we were threatened with exclusion from the championship. And even though we did not see the Russian flag or hear our anthem at the awards ceremony, everyone in the world understood that the Russians were on the top step of the podium.

    Less than an hour before the team victory, Kirill Prigoda secured the title of vice-champion in the 50-meter breaststroke. In the final swim, he showed a result of 26.62 seconds. This medal was the 11th for the Russians and the first personal award for Russian swimmers at the current championship.

    We are proud of Kirill and once again we are convinced that Polytechnic University helps develop abilities and talents in science, creativity, and sports! – noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

    Kirill Prigoda is already an eight-time world champion! He is also a four-time world championship medalist, a two-time European champion, and a silver and bronze medalist at the European Short Course Championships. He currently holds three world records.

    The World Championships are ongoing, and Kirill Prigoda has a great opportunity to add to the Russian team’s medal collection.

    Photo: © RIA Novosti / Maxim Bogodvid / EPA / TASS

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Information about the competition lists

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    Dear applicants of the State University of Management, we publish up-to-date information on the competition lists. They can be viewed in two ways.

    The first is on a special page of the SUM website, where you can find yourself using your unique applicant number.

    The second is on the State Services portal using the following algorithm: – Find SUM in the university selection service; – Select a direction; – Expand the program; – Open “Lists of applicants” and “Competition lists”; – Find yourself using your unique applicant number.

    The lists for the budget and quotas have already been published. Preliminary lists for the contract will appear on August 10. The order for transfer to the budget – August 7.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Delegations from China’s top universities visited Polytechnic University

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    Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University recently hosted delegations from top Chinese universities: Tsinghua University (20th place in the QS ranking), Zhejiang University (49th place in QS), and Peking University (13th place in QS).

    Study visits to prestigious partner universities in foreign countries are a mandatory element of the educational program at Chinese universities. That is why every summer students from China come to the Polytechnic University to develop scientific and educational cooperation and exchange best practices in working with young people.

    The delegation of Tsinghua University (SPbPU’s strategic partner), headed by the deputy secretary of the party committee of the university’s Youth Union, Chen Zhihao, consisted of student activists (secretaries of faculty committees of the Komsomol, postgraduates and masters). The visit was organized within the framework of the elite program for training personnel reserves and future leaders of Tsinghua University, implemented under the auspices of the Communist Youth Union of China.

    The introduction to the history and infrastructure of SPbPU began with a tour of the Main Academic Building (White Hall, library, portrait gallery) and the SPbPU History Museum. The key point was a visit to the Youth Trajectory Center in the Polytech Tower — a modern space for student life, project activities, and interaction with industry. At a meeting with Ivan Khlamov, Head of the SPbPU Youth Policy Department, the guests discussed options for involving young people in scientific and technical creativity, project work, developing leadership skills, and a mentoring system. Colleagues from Tsinghua presented the successful experience of their university ecosystem for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, including the Lighthouse program, Challenge Cup and Entrepreneurship Competitions, as well as the Innovation Plus incubator, which has grown hundreds of startups with a total funding of about 5 billion rubles.

    The study visit of the best students of Zhejiang University to the Polytechnic is a long-standing tradition that has been strictly observed throughout the years of strategic partnership between our universities. The envoys from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering were led by its international coordinator Qiu Yixin.

    The program included an introduction to the historical heritage of the university, a visit to the modern laboratories of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport, and a working meeting with representatives of the SPbPU International Service. The students visited the innovative laboratories of IMMiT and learned about the latest developments of research groups and young scientists of the institute.

    Chinese students were presented with opportunities to study at SPbPU, in particular within the framework of additional programs, summer and winter schools. The guests highly appreciated the educational potential of the Polytechnic University, including that already implemented in partnership with Chinese universities, and expressed interest in creating a joint program in the field of mechanical engineering.

    In addition to students, the representative delegation from Peking University included Dean of the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Peng Hailin, Dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering Zou Ruqiang, Professor of the Faculty of Physics Wang Xinqiang, and other scientists.

    The visit was eventful: the guests were divided into groups according to their scientific interests to visit specialized laboratories, where they got acquainted with the advanced research of SPbPU in the field of new materials, energy and microelectronics. Of particular interest were the developments of carbon nanomaterials, artificial intelligence for chemistry and promising catalysts. The visit ended with presentations of scientific areas of both universities.

    The past visits demonstrated the mutual interest of Russian and Chinese universities in deepening cooperation, the desire to organize interaction not only between leading scientists, but also among young researchers. As noted by representatives of SPbPU, such meetings help not only to exchange best practices in education and science, but also to create a solid foundation for future joint projects, student initiatives, entrepreneurship. Particular attention was paid to student mobility, academic exchange programs, joint participation in student conferences and youth initiatives. The doors of the Polytechnic University are always open to students of partner universities in China.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese carmaker Chery launches five new models in Egypt

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

    CAIRO, July 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese automaker Chery has unveiled five new models as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the Egyptian market.

    At an event held earlier this week at Abdin Palace, the carmaker unveiled the Arrizo 5 FL, Arrizo 8, Tiggo 7 Pro Max, Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Tiggo 9 PHEV.

    Shen Xiantian, CEO of Chery Egypt, said the carmaker will accelerate the transition to hybrid and smart vehicle technologies and work with global partners and suppliers to build a global sales, service and production network.

    “We are currently establishing eight R&D centers, 10 manufacturing plants and parts distribution centers in key regions around the world,” Shen Xiantian said, adding that the automaker will “strengthen local partnerships to meet the needs of regional end users and partners.”

    According to the company, Chery will sell more than 580,000 new energy vehicles in 2024, up 232.7 percent year-on-year. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New Zealand nurses strike over pay offer, staff shortages

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    WELLINGTON, July 31 (Xinhua) — More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants across New Zealand began a 24-hour strike on Wednesday morning after talks with authorities over wages and recruitment ended in failure.

    The wages offered by the New Zealand Ministry of Health are not satisfactory for nurses and staff shortages are becoming a serious problem.

    According to national radio station Radio New Zealand, the country’s Ministry of Health offered a 3 per cent pay rise over 27 months, while the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) counter-offered a 5 per cent pay rise over two years.

    Meanwhile, data obtained by NZNO from the New Zealand Ministry of Health shows that more than half of day shifts in hospital surgeries were understaffed last year.

    NZNO chief executive Paul Goulter has accused the government of failing to meet urgent demands for staff to fill positions identified as essential to ensure safe staffing.

    “NZNO has expressed concern about the chronic and ongoing staff shortages throughout the collective agreement negotiation process that began in September last year,” Pg Goulter said.

    However, life-saving services will continue to be provided. “The public can be assured that we have an agreement with NZNO to support life-saving services throughout the strike and our hospitals and emergency departments will continue to operate,” said New Zealand Health chief executive Dr Dale Bramley. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over 10,000 people evacuated in southern Myanmar due to flooding

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    YANGON, July 31 (Xinhua) — A total of 10,395 people from 2,298 families have been evacuated to 24 temporary shelters due to flooding in Hpa-an township in Kayin state, state broadcaster Myanmar Radio Television reported late Wednesday.

    The evacuation was carried out by disaster management committee members, firefighters, the Myanmar Red Cross Society and community organisations on Wednesday as the water level of the Thanlwin River exceeded the danger mark due to heavy rain, the statement said.

    Water levels rose about six feet above the danger mark on Thursday and are expected to remain at that level for at least another day, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

    The Kayin State Government, in collaboration with philanthropists, is providing basic food items, while the Ministry of Health is providing medical care and other services, the statement said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In six months, Uzbekistan’s food exports grew by 44 percent.

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    Tashkent, July 31 /Xinhua/ — Uzbekistan’s food exports increased by 44 percent in the first six months of 2025, the press service of the head of Uzbekistan reported on Wednesday.

    “On July 30, a videoconference meeting was held under the chairmanship of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on issues of increasing the export of fruit and vegetable and food products,” the statement said.

    “In the first 6 months of this year, food exports grew by 44 percent, amounting to 1,326 million dollars. The geography of exports expanded to 16 new countries,” the report noted.

    Uzbekistan’s agricultural reforms are reportedly gaining international recognition. This month, Uzbekistan was elected to the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This opens up broad opportunities to advance national and regional initiatives and attract additional investment. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students in Jilin Province Undergo Internship to Study Culture of Northeast China’s Anti-Japanese Allied Army

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

    Recently, under the auspices of the Jilin Provincial Komsomol Committee and Tonghua Normal University, a student internship entitled “Developing the Spirit of the Anti-Japanese United Army – Resolute Youth Ready for Responsibility” was organized to study the culture of the Northeast China Anti-Japanese United Army.

    The event brought together 140 teachers and students from 15 practical teams representing 13 universities in and outside Jilin Province. The participants retraced the steps of the revolution and delved into important revolutionary sites and museums in the province, including three iconic formation and battlefields of the Anti-Japanese Allied Army, as well as three “cradles” of China’s industry. Through hands-on learning, historical immersion, and discussion, the teams grasped the modern reinterpretation of the spirit of the Anti-Japanese Allied Army in Northeast China, which helps consolidate the resolute youth force to serve the motherland.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Improves People’s Livelihoods with Digital and Smart Services

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

    BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — In 2024, China made continuous efforts to implement information technology in social services such as medical care, health care, social security, employment and elderly care, bringing people a greater sense of fulfillment, happiness and security.

    By the end of 2024, the number of users of online medical services in China will reach 418 million, and the country will have 1.07 billion users of electronic social security cards, Wen Ruisong, an official with the State Internet Information Office, said on Wednesday at an event to release a report on the development of informatization in China.

    The aforementioned report states that in terms of the level of information technology development among China’s provincial-level administrative units, the top ten places are occupied by Beijing City, Zhejiang Province, Shanghai City, Guangdong Province, Jiangsu Province, Shandong Province, Fujian Province, Sichuan Province, Chongqing City and Tianjin City.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Central Asia Cooperation Center for Preventing and Combating Desertification Established

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    YINCHUAN, July 31 (Xinhua) — The China-Central Asia Cooperation Center on Desertification Prevention and Control was launched on Wednesday under the Forestry and Grassland Administration of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The establishment of the center is an important step in implementing the outcomes of the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit and is intended to contribute to the construction of the green Belt and Road.

    As it became known, under the auspices of the center, 6 demonstration practice-oriented bases will be created, primarily concerning the establishment of production with the specificity of sandy terrain, the development of plant varieties adapted to the conditions of sandy soils and the improvement of territories subject to erosion. It is planned to implement practical cooperation in the relevant areas with the countries of Central Asia. Deepening cooperation in technology transfer, project implementation, professional training and in other areas, as emphasized, should lead to an increase in the overall potential for preventing and combating desertification.

    Ningxia is the only provincial-level region in China that has the status of a model zone for preventing and combating desertification, which pays serious attention to international cooperation: 24 cooperation projects have been implemented to date. Experts from 72 countries and regions of the world and international organizations have become familiar with Ningxia’s experience by personally visiting this Chinese region. It also periodically organizes international seminars on this issue.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s manufacturing sector weakened in July, but new growth drivers are resilient

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

    BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) — China’s manufacturing sector weakened slightly in July due to seasonal factors, but the fundamental conditions for economic growth remained in place, new industries are gaining momentum and business confidence continues to strengthen.

    China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood at 49.3 in July, down 0.4 percentage points from June, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Thursday.

    China’s manufacturing industry has entered its traditional low season, with the situation further affected by abnormally high temperatures and natural disasters, including heavy rains and floods in some regions, said NBS statistician Zhao Qinghe.

    Despite the overall decline, Zhao Qinghe noted that a number of sub-indices showed positive dynamics. The business activity index in high-tech manufacturing was 50.6, and in equipment manufacturing – 50.3, both indicators remained above the threshold separating growth and decline.

    Market expectations have improved markedly. The business expectations index rose to 52.6, up from 52 in June. Particularly optimistic were sectors such as automobile manufacturing, railway equipment manufacturing and electrical equipment manufacturing, with their expectations indexes exceeding 55.

    Other positive signals revealed by the data include steady growth in the manufacturing index, continued price recovery and stable growth in large enterprises. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Palestine recognition for Australian federal government ‘when, not if’ – Treasurer

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    CANBERRA, July 31 (Xinhua) — For the Australian federal government, recognizing Palestine is a matter of “when, not if,” Treasurer Jim Chalmers told ABC on Thursday.

    “There are still a number of obstacles to recognizing a Palestinian state. For example, the treatment of hostages, their release, ensuring that Hamas plays absolutely no role,” Chalmers said.

    He made the statement shortly before Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his country’s intention to recognize Palestinian statehood at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September.

    On Tuesday, foreign ministers from 15 countries, including Australia and Canada, issued a joint statement reaffirming their “unwavering commitment” to a two-state solution for Palestine.

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under pressure from his fellow party members to recognize Palestinian statehood, ABC reported Thursday. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Leonid Yakubovich, People’s Artist of Russia

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the actor, screenwriter, and TV presenter on his 80th birthday.

    The telegram, in particular, notes:

    “You are rightfully considered a legend of Russian television. Talent and creative energy, subtle irony allowed you to become one of the brightest TV presenters. For many years you have been on the air of the capital show “Field of Miracles”. Thanks to you, the program continues to enjoy great popularity.

    I wish you creative success, interesting projects, health and all the best.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak made a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Meeting of Alexander Novak with the co-chairman of the Joint Russian-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud

    Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak made a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He met with the co-chairman of the Joint Russian-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud.

    The participants discussed cooperation within the Joint Russian-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation and the results of the implementation of the instructions of the co-chairs of the commission following the last meeting. The parties noted with satisfaction the recent opening of direct flights between the two countries, the signing of several memorandums of understanding in various areas, such as industry, education, media, as well as in terms of organizing the Hajj.

    During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for increasing trade turnover and expanding cooperation in key economic sectors of mutual interest. The parties also discussed preparations for the ninth meeting of the intergovernmental commission, which will be held in Riyadh on November 6 this year.

    Another topic of negotiations was the situation on the oil market and the prospects for cooperation between the two countries within OPEC.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Ministry of Economic Development supported the Kaliningrad Region’s application for the construction of the Belaya Dune resort

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –

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    On July 28–29, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Svyatoslav Sorokin visited the Kaliningrad Region on a working visit. One of the key topics was the development of infrastructure on the Baltic Sea coast. The Ministry of Economic Development gave a positive opinion on the region’s application to build the Belaya Dune resort — the project can receive preferential financing through the mechanism of treasury infrastructure loans.

    The resort “White Dune” near the village of Yantarny has been applied for funding under the national project “Tourism and Hospitality”. The application involves the construction of engineering infrastructure – access roads, electricity and gas supply systems.

    “The region is counting on treasury loans at 3% per annum for a period of 15 years. We have given a positive opinion on the application. The final decision will be made by the presidium of the government commission on regional development,” said Svyatoslav Sorokin.

    The main topic of the trip was monitoring the implementation of the state program “Socio-economic development of the Kaliningrad region”. Over 10 years, 400 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget within the framework of the program. These funds made it possible to build more than 200 objects – from roads and hospitals to coastal protection.

    The Deputy Minister inspected the facilities in Svetlogorsk: work is underway to build an embankment and anti-landslide structures.

    “The program remains a strategic instrument for the development of the region. It is important that the authorities of the Kaliningrad Region respond flexibly to changes related to the challenges of the time, including the consequences of sanctions pressure on business. We also discussed options for solving these problems with colleagues. A comprehensive approach is needed: maximum use of various types of support from the federal budget and prompt development of regional programs where necessary. The Kaliningrad Region is already taking serious steps in this direction,” noted Svyatoslav Sorokin.

    Currently, the region has a Special Economic Zone with more than 300 residents. Companies have already invested over 300 billion rubles, creating jobs and tax returns.

    “SEZ residents produce about 40% of all goods and services in the region and provide half of the tax revenues. They are key employers and investors,” the deputy minister emphasized.

    During the visit, Svyatoslav Sorokin visited two key enterprises in the region. The Sodruzhestvo Group of Companies is a leading producer of plant protein for the feed industry, providing up to 15% of the needs of the entire feed industry in Russia. The company is one of the five largest taxpayers in the region.

    The Avtotor Group of Companies is one of the largest employers in the region, and together with related industries, it provides employment for over 30,000 people. The company is currently implementing a project to launch the production of compact electric vehicles on its own technological platform.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.146 [2025]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Operations No.146 [2025]

    (Open Market Operations Office, July 31, 2025)

    The People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB283.2 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on July 31, 2025.

    Details of the Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Rate

    Bidding Volume

    Winning Bid Volume

    7 days

    1.40%

    RMB283.2 billion

    RMB283.2 billion

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2025年07月31日

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Advance estimates on Gross Domestic Product for second quarter of 2025

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (July 31) the advance estimates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2025.
     
    According to the advance estimates, GDP increased by 3.1% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025 over a year earlier, compared with the increase of 3.0% in the first quarter.
     
    Analysed by major GDP component, private consumption expenditure increased by 1.9% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025 over a year earlier, as against the decrease of 1.2% in the first quarter.
     
    Government consumption expenditure measured in national accounts terms recorded an increase of 2.5% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025 over a year earlier, compared with the increase of 0.9% in the first quarter.
     
    Gross domestic fixed capital formation increased by 2.9% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025 over a year earlier, following the increase of 1.1% in the first quarter.
     
    Over the same period, total exports of goods measured in national accounts terms recorded an increase of 11.5% in real terms over a year earlier, accelerated further from the growth of 8.4% in the first quarter. Imports of goods measured in national accounts terms grew by 12.7% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025, compared with the increase of 7.2% in the first quarter.
     
    Exports of services rose further by 7.5% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025 over a year earlier, after the increase of 6.3% in the first quarter. Imports of services increased by 7.0% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025, compared with the increase of 4.7% in the first quarter.
     
    On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter comparison basis, GDP increased by 0.4% in real terms in the second quarter of 2025 when compared with the first quarter.

    Commentary
     
    A Government spokesman said that the Hong Kong economy continued to expand solidly in the second quarter of 2025, supported by strong exports performance and improved domestic demand. According to the advance estimates, real GDP grew by 3.1% over a year earlier, picking up slightly from the preceding quarter. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter basis, real GDP rose further by 0.4%.
     
    Analysed by major expenditure component, total exports of goods saw accelerated growth, as the external demand was resilient and the temporary easing of US tariff measures led to some “rush shipments”. Exports of services continued to expand notably, thanks to strong growth in inbound tourism, further expansion in cross-boundary traffic, and vibrant financial and related business service activities amid the buoyant local stock market. Domestically, private consumption expenditure resumed moderate growth after four consecutive quarters of decline, as supported by the stabilisation in the domestic consumption market. Meanwhile, overall investment expenditure increased further alongside the economic expansion.
     
    The Hong Kong economy exhibited remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025. Looking ahead, steady economic growth in Asia, particularly in the Mainland, combined with the Government’s various measures to bolster consumption sentiment, attract investment, diversify markets, and promote economic growth, will continue to provide steadfast support for various segments of the Hong Kong economy. Nevertheless, uncertainties in the external environment remain elevated. The US’ renewed tariff hikes of late will exert pressure on global trade flows as well as its domestic economic activity and inflation. The uncertain pace of US interest rate cuts will also affect investment sentiment. Moreover, the “rush shipment” effect is expected to fade later this year. Hong Kong’s economic performance going forward will, to a certain extent, depend on how these factors evolve.
     
    The revised figures on GDP and more detailed statistics for the second quarter of 2025, as well as the revised GDP forecast for 2025, will be released on August 15, 2025.
     
    Further information
     
    The year-on-year percentage changes of GDP and selected major expenditure components in real terms from the second quarter of 2024 to the second quarter of 2025 are shown in Table 1.
     
    When more data become available, the C&SD will compile revised figures on GDP. The revised figures on GDP and more detailed statistics for the second quarter of 2025 will be released at the C&SD website (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/scode250.html) and the Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Component report (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1030001&scode=250) on August 15, 2025.
     
    For enquiries about statistics on GDP by expenditure component, please contact the National Income Branch (1) of the C&SD (Tel: 2582 5077 or email: gdp-e@censtatd.gov.hk).

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Provisional statistics of retail sales for June 2025

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released the latest figures on retail sales today (July 31).

         The value of total retail sales in June 2025, provisionally estimated at $30.1 billion, increased by 0.7% compared with the same month in 2024. The revised estimate of the value of total retail sales in May 2025 increased by 2.4% compared with a year earlier. For the first half of 2025, it was provisionally estimated that the value of total retail sales decreased by 3.3% compared with the same period in 2024.

         Of the total retail sales value in June 2025, online sales accounted for 8.5%. The value of online retail sales in that month, provisionally estimated at $2.5 billion, increased by 8.4% compared with the same month in 2024. The revised estimate of online retail sales in May 2025 decreased by 1.2% compared with a year earlier. For the first half of 2025, it was provisionally estimated that the value of online retail sales decreased by 0.4% compared with the same period in 2024.

         After netting out the effect of price changes over the same period, the provisional estimate of the volume of total retail sales in June 2025 decreased by 0.3% compared with a year earlier. The revised estimate of the volume of total retail sales in May 2025 increased by 1.9% compared with a year earlier. For the first half of 2025, the provisional estimate of the total retail sales decreased by 4.7% in volume compared with the same period in 2024.

         Analysed by broad type of retail outlet in descending order of the provisional estimate of the value of sales and comparing June 2025 with June 2024, the value of sales of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts increased by 6.8%. This was followed by sales of other consumer goods not elsewhere classified (+7.2% in value); commodities in supermarkets (+0.4%); medicines and cosmetics (+6.0%); commodities in department stores (+5.7%); and optical shops (+1.0%).

         On the other hand, the value of sales of wearing apparel decreased by 4.3% in June 2025 over a year earlier. This was followed by sales of food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (-1.5% in value); electrical goods and other consumer durable goods not elsewhere classified (-9.3%); motor vehicles and parts (-6.0%); fuels (-8.7%); furniture and fixtures (-16.3%); footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories (-7.2%); Chinese drugs and herbs (-2.0%); and books, newspapers, stationery and gifts (-4.7%).

         Based on the seasonally adjusted series, the provisional estimate of the value of total retail sales increased by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the preceding quarter, while the provisional estimate of the volume of total retail sales increased by 2.7%.
     
    Commentary

         A government spokesman said that retail sales showed signs of stabilisation in recent months. The value of total retail sales increased further by 0.7% in June 2025 over the year.

         Looking ahead, the spokesman said continued increase in employment earnings, buoyant local stock market, coupled with the Government’s proactive efforts in promoting tourism and mega events and also enterprises’ strenuous effort in providing more diversified experiences would provide support to the consumption sentiment in the domestic market and businesses of the retail sector.

    Further information

         Table 1 presents the revised figures on value index and value of retail sales for all retail outlets and by broad type of retail outlet for May 2025 as well as the provisional figures for June 2025. The provisional figures on the value of retail sales for all retail outlets and by broad type of retail outlet as well as the corresponding year-on-year changes for the first half of 2025 are also shown.

         Table 2 presents the revised figures on value of online retail sales for May 2025 as well as the provisional figures for June 2025. The provisional figures on year-on-year changes for the first half of 2025 are also shown.

         Table 3 presents the revised figures on volume index of retail sales for all retail outlets and by broad type of retail outlet for May 2025 as well as the provisional figures for June 2025. The provisional figures on year-on-year changes for the first half of 2025 are also shown.

         Table 4 shows the movements of the value and volume of total retail sales in terms of the year-on-year rate of change for a month compared with the same month in the preceding year based on the original series, and in terms of the rate of change for a three-month period compared with the preceding three-month period based on the seasonally adjusted series.

         The classification of retail establishments follows the Hong Kong Standard Industrial Classification (HSIC) Version 2.0, which is used in various economic surveys for classifying economic units into different industry classes.

         These retail sales statistics measure the sales receipts in respect of goods sold by local retail establishments and are primarily intended for gauging the short-term business performance of the local retail sector. Data on retail sales are collected from local retail establishments through the Monthly Survey of Retail Sales (MRS). Local retail establishments with and without physical shops are covered in MRS and their sales, both through conventional shops and online channels, are included in the retail sales statistics.

         The retail sales statistics cover consumer spending on goods but not on services (such as those on housing, catering, medical care and health services, transport and communication, financial services, education and entertainment) which account for over 50% of the overall consumer spending. Moreover, they include spending on goods in Hong Kong by visitors but exclude spending outside Hong Kong by Hong Kong residents. Hence they should not be regarded as indicators for measuring overall consumer spending.

         Users interested in the trend of overall consumer spending should refer to the data series of private consumption expenditure (PCE), which is a major component of the Gross Domestic Product published at quarterly intervals. Compiled from a wide range of data sources, PCE covers consumer spending on both goods (including goods purchased from all channels) and services by Hong Kong residents whether locally or abroad. Please refer to the C&SD publication “Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Component” for more details.

         More detailed statistics are given in the “Report on Monthly Survey of Retail Sales”. Users can browse and download this publication at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1080003&scode=530).

         Users who have enquiries about the survey results may contact the Distribution Services Statistics Section of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 7400; email: mrs@censtatd.gov.hk).

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Government’s financial results for three months ended June 30, 2025

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Government’s financial results for three months ended June 30, 2025 

     June 30, 2025
    HK$ millionJune 30, 2025
    HK$ millionand repayment of
    Government Bondsissuance of
    Government BondsGovernment Bonds*and repayment of
    Government BondsGovernment Debts as at June 30, 2025 (Note 3)
        HK$323,357 million
    Debts Guaranteed by Government as at June 30, 2025 (Note 4)
        HK$121,369 million

    TABLE 2. FISCAL RESERVES
     

     June 30, 2025
    HK$ millionJune 30, 2025
    HK$ millionissuance and repayment of
    Government Bonds(Note 5)Notes:

    1. This Account consolidates the General Revenue Account and the following eight Funds: Capital Works Reserve Fund, Capital Investment Fund, Civil Service Pension Reserve Fund, Disaster Relief Fund, Innovation and Technology Fund, Land Fund, Loan Fund and Lotteries Fund. It excludes the Bond Fund, the balance of which is not part of the fiscal reserves. The Bond Fund balance as at June 30, 2025, was HK$216,709 million.Issued at HKT 16:30

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Exchange Fund Position at end-June 2025

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

         The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (July 31) published the unaudited financial position of the Exchange Fund at end-June 2025.

         The Exchange Fund recorded an investment income of HK$194.4 billion in the first half of 2025. The main components were:
     

    • gains on bonds of HK$75.3 billion;
    • gains on Hong Kong equities of HK$22.9 billion;
    • gains on other equities of HK$27.4 billion;
    • positive currency translation effect of HK$56.8 billion on non-Hong Kong dollar assets (Note 1); and
    • gains on other investments of HK$12.0 billion (Note 2).

         Fees on placements by the Fiscal Reserves and placements by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government funds and statutory bodies were HK$8.5 billion (Note 3) and HK$8.3 billion respectively in the first half of 2025, with the rate of fee payment at 4.4 per cent for 2025.

         Total assets of the Exchange Fund stood at HK$4,297.1 billion at end-June 2025, an increase of HK$216.1 billion from the end of 2024. Accumulated surplus stood at HK$877.9 billion at end-June 2025.

         The Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, said, “The global financial markets experienced significant volatility in the first half of 2025 due to escalating trade barriers and frictions, as well as intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In particular, following the announcement of a series of aggressive tariff measures by the US Government in early April, the global financial markets underwent massive sell-offs, with the equity and bond markets experiencing sharp declines. The S&P 500 fell by roughly 12 per cent over a few days since April 3. The 10-year US Treasury yield also surged by 50 basis points to around 4.5 per cent within a week in April, registering the sharpest weekly change since the pandemic outbreak in 2020.

         As the US and major economies made progress in tariff negotiations, investor confidence stabilised and global equity markets rebounded. The Hong Kong equities also benefitted from capital inflows and the Hang Seng Index rose by about 20 per cent in the first half. As for the bond market, the US Fed kept its monetary policy target unchanged in the first half of the year. Hence, US bond yields stayed at relatively high levels, generating good interest income for the Exchange Fund’s bond portfolio. 

         Against this backdrop, the Exchange Fund recorded a decent investment income in the first half of 2025, with positive returns across major asset classes of bonds, equities and alternative investments. The weakening of the US dollar against major currencies in the first half also resulted in significant positive currency translation effect on the Exchange Fund’s assets.”

         He added, “While the Exchange Fund achieved good returns in the first half of the year, the investment landscape in the second half remains highly uncertain. The uncertainty of US Government’s economic and trade policies will affect international capital flows, as well as corporates’ earnings and investment decisions. Any increase in trade frictions or deterioration in geopolitical situations may cause a slowdown in global economic growth, and may also trigger a sharp reversal of market optimism, bringing shocks to the financial markets. In addition, the pace of adjustments of the Fed’s monetary policy and concerns over the US Government’s debt servicing ability may also affect the performance of US dollar assets and the US dollar against other currencies. While a sizeable part of the Exchange Fund’s investment income in the first half was from the positive foreign currency translation effect, these valuation changes are subject to fluctuations and may not be sustained in the second half of the year.

         In the face of the complex and volatile investment environment, the HKMA will continue to adhere to the principle of capital preservation first while maintaining long-term growth. We will continue to manage the Exchange Fund with prudence and flexibility, implement appropriate defensive measures, and maintain a high degree of liquidity. We will also continue our investment diversification to strive for higher long-term returns, and ensure that the Exchange Fund remains effective in achieving its purpose of maintaining monetary and financial stability of Hong Kong.”

    Note 1: This is primarily the effect of translating foreign currency assets into Hong Kong dollar after deducting the portion for currency hedging.
    Note 2: This is the valuation change of investments held by investment holding subsidiaries of the Exchange Fund. This figure reflects the valuations at the end of March 2025. Valuation changes of these investments from April to June are not yet available.
    Note 3: This does not include the 2025 fee payment to the Future Fund because such amount will only be disclosed when the composite rate for 2025 is available.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Student subsidies criteria revised

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Government today announced the revision of the eligibility criteria for government-subsidised post-secondary student places and subsidies.

    The revision – which will introduce two categories of tuition fees and revise the eligibility criteria – will apply to the 2027-28 academic year and thereafter.

    Under the current admissions arrangements, dependant visa/entry permit holders who were below 18 years old when first issued with the visa/entry permit by the Immigration Department (ImmD) are considered local students.

    There has been recent concern that some of these students did not come to reside in Hong Kong but applied for government-subsidised student places at University Grants Committee-funded universities as local students, which affected opportunities for university admission and the targeted use of public funds.

    Having regard to overseas practices and the practical situation in Hong Kong, the Education Bureau considers it necessary for dependant children to reside in Hong Kong for two years before becoming eligible for government-subsidised post-secondary student places.

    In addition, holders of a full-time employment visa/work permit or a visa/entry permit for various admission schemes will no longer be eligible for government-subsidised post-secondary student places.

    The two categories of tuition fees being introduced are subsidised fees and non-subsidised fees respectively.

    Persons holding specific documents are eligible for government-subsidised student places in relation to sub-degree, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

    These documents include a Hong Kong permanent identity card, other documents issued by the ImmD showing the right to land/right of abode in Hong Kong, and a visa label for unconditional stay; a One-way Permit for entry to Hong Kong; and a dependant visa/entry permit.

    Holders of a dependant visa/entry permit who were below 18 years old when first issued with the visa/entry permit by the ImmD, must have resided in Hong Kong for two years immediately preceding the first day of their respective programmes. 

    The Government will put in place a transitional arrangement for the revision, whereby the residency requirement for the 2027-28 academic year will be set at one year. The two-year residency requirement will be implemented starting from the 2028-29 academic year.

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