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  • MIL-Evening Report: Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Diepstraten, Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

    Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.

    But some worrying trends show cancer rates in younger people aged under 50 are on the rise.

    This week’s ABC 4 Corners suggest chemicals, including plastics, may play a role in rising rates of these early-onset cancers.

    So what does the evidence say is causing this increase? And what can we do about it?

    Why does cancer mostly affect older people?

    Each cell in your body contains a copy of your DNA – the instructions needed to keep that cell functioning properly.

    However, DNA can be damaged or “mutated” in such a way that a cell will no longer do the job it’s supposed to.

    Some mutations will allow a cell to make too many copies of itself and grow out of control. Others can protect it from dying. And others still allow it to move around and travel to other organs where it doesn’t belong.

    Accumulating too many of these DNA mutations can lead to cancer.

    Every time a new cell is made in our body, a copy of our DNA is made too. Sometimes, due to random chance, mistakes occur which introduce genetic mutations.

    Think of it like making a photocopy of a photocopy, and so on. Each copy will be slightly different than the original.

    Most DNA mutations are harmless.

    But your cells are making billions of new copies of themselves each day. So the older you get, the more DNA copies you will have made during your lifetime, and the more likely you are to have dangerous mistakes in those copies.

    As we get older, our bodies aren’t as good at recognising and removing cells with dangerous mutations. That’s why cancer is much more common in older people.

    What’s causing cancer in younger people?

    One of the reasons increased cancer rates in younger people is so worrying is it means there are likely environmental factors involved we don’t yet know about.

    Environmental factors are anything outside of our bodies: things such as chemicals, viruses and bacteria, the amount we exercise, and the foods we eat.

    Many of these environmental factors can increase the likelihood of DNA copying mistakes, or even directly damage our DNA, increasing our risk of cancer.

    One well-known example is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which can lead to skin cancer. Another is smoking, which can lead to lung cancer.

    Fortunately, public awareness campaigns about the dangers of sun exposure, and reduced rates of people smoking cigarettes, have led to falling numbers of skin and lung cancer cases in Australians under 50 over the past 30 years.

    But other types of cancer – including cancers of the liver, pancreas, prostate, breast and kidney – are increasing in young people in Australia. The trend is global, particularly among richer, western countries.

    What role do chemicals play?

    Researchers are working to understand the causes of these increases. Currently, chemicals are in the spotlight as an environmental factor of particular interest.

    We’re exposed to more chemicals in the modern day than many of our ancestors were – things such as air pollution, food additives, plastics and many more.

    Alcohol and cigarette smoke aside, most chemicals that are definitively linked to cancer are not ones most people would regularly encounter, as they’re restricted to spaces such as industry.

    One of the main chemicals of concern are plastics, which are ubiquitous: almost everyone encounters them, every day.

    Experts agree plastics represent an overall massive general risk to human health and the environment.

    But there are so many thousands and thousands of plastics, it’s hard to point fingers at specific ones causing specific problems, including cancers.

    Studies using animals can give strong evidence one way or another. But in humans who are exposed to thousands of different environmental factors every day, it’s difficult to definitively state “risk factor X contributes to cancer Y”.

    So, it’s not possible to point to a single “smoking gun” in the case of the increasing early-onset cancer rates.

    Let’s use colorectal cancer (also called bowel cancer) as an example to illustrate the issue.

    Why are young people getting bowel cancer?

    In older people, bowel cancer rates are actually falling. This is thought to be in part due to improved testing and screening helping to catch and destroy dangerous cells before they actually become cancer.

    But early-onset bowel cancer rates are rising.

    Some people speculate this may be due to increased exposure to plastics, as the digestive system is exposed to these through the food we eat. This includes things such as nano- or micro-plastics, or chemicals leaching out of the plastics into foods, such as PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances).

    But there are other potential culprits, such as diet and lifestyle, with obesity and alcohol intake correlating with increased cancer rates.

    Bacteria may also play a role: the types of bacteria found in your microbiome are thought to contribute to bowel cancer risk. Even exposure to certain bacterial toxins has been linked to bowel cancer risk.

    How can you reduce your risk of cancer?

    While there is no definitive evidence linking chemicals to increased cancer risk in young people, this is an area of intense ongoing research. Reducing your use of and exposure to plastics and chemicals where possible is still probably a healthy thing to do.

    On top of that, you can reduce your overall cancer risk through regular exercise and maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.

    If you have any concerns, and particularly if you have a family history of cancer, consult your doctor.

    Sarah Diepstraten receives funding from Cure Cancer Australia and My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.

    John (Eddie) La Marca receives funding from Cancer Council Victoria. He is affiliated with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.

    – ref. Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says – https://theconversation.com/are-chemicals-to-blame-for-cancer-in-young-people-heres-what-the-evidence-says-260585

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Diepstraten, Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

    Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.

    But some worrying trends show cancer rates in younger people aged under 50 are on the rise.

    This week’s ABC 4 Corners suggest chemicals, including plastics, may play a role in rising rates of these early-onset cancers.

    So what does the evidence say is causing this increase? And what can we do about it?

    Why does cancer mostly affect older people?

    Each cell in your body contains a copy of your DNA – the instructions needed to keep that cell functioning properly.

    However, DNA can be damaged or “mutated” in such a way that a cell will no longer do the job it’s supposed to.

    Some mutations will allow a cell to make too many copies of itself and grow out of control. Others can protect it from dying. And others still allow it to move around and travel to other organs where it doesn’t belong.

    Accumulating too many of these DNA mutations can lead to cancer.

    Every time a new cell is made in our body, a copy of our DNA is made too. Sometimes, due to random chance, mistakes occur which introduce genetic mutations.

    Think of it like making a photocopy of a photocopy, and so on. Each copy will be slightly different than the original.

    Most DNA mutations are harmless.

    But your cells are making billions of new copies of themselves each day. So the older you get, the more DNA copies you will have made during your lifetime, and the more likely you are to have dangerous mistakes in those copies.

    As we get older, our bodies aren’t as good at recognising and removing cells with dangerous mutations. That’s why cancer is much more common in older people.

    What’s causing cancer in younger people?

    One of the reasons increased cancer rates in younger people is so worrying is it means there are likely environmental factors involved we don’t yet know about.

    Environmental factors are anything outside of our bodies: things such as chemicals, viruses and bacteria, the amount we exercise, and the foods we eat.

    Many of these environmental factors can increase the likelihood of DNA copying mistakes, or even directly damage our DNA, increasing our risk of cancer.

    One well-known example is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which can lead to skin cancer. Another is smoking, which can lead to lung cancer.

    Fortunately, public awareness campaigns about the dangers of sun exposure, and reduced rates of people smoking cigarettes, have led to falling numbers of skin and lung cancer cases in Australians under 50 over the past 30 years.

    But other types of cancer – including cancers of the liver, pancreas, prostate, breast and kidney – are increasing in young people in Australia. The trend is global, particularly among richer, western countries.

    What role do chemicals play?

    Researchers are working to understand the causes of these increases. Currently, chemicals are in the spotlight as an environmental factor of particular interest.

    We’re exposed to more chemicals in the modern day than many of our ancestors were – things such as air pollution, food additives, plastics and many more.

    Alcohol and cigarette smoke aside, most chemicals that are definitively linked to cancer are not ones most people would regularly encounter, as they’re restricted to spaces such as industry.

    One of the main chemicals of concern are plastics, which are ubiquitous: almost everyone encounters them, every day.

    Experts agree plastics represent an overall massive general risk to human health and the environment.

    But there are so many thousands and thousands of plastics, it’s hard to point fingers at specific ones causing specific problems, including cancers.

    Studies using animals can give strong evidence one way or another. But in humans who are exposed to thousands of different environmental factors every day, it’s difficult to definitively state “risk factor X contributes to cancer Y”.

    So, it’s not possible to point to a single “smoking gun” in the case of the increasing early-onset cancer rates.

    Let’s use colorectal cancer (also called bowel cancer) as an example to illustrate the issue.

    Why are young people getting bowel cancer?

    In older people, bowel cancer rates are actually falling. This is thought to be in part due to improved testing and screening helping to catch and destroy dangerous cells before they actually become cancer.

    But early-onset bowel cancer rates are rising.

    Some people speculate this may be due to increased exposure to plastics, as the digestive system is exposed to these through the food we eat. This includes things such as nano- or micro-plastics, or chemicals leaching out of the plastics into foods, such as PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances).

    But there are other potential culprits, such as diet and lifestyle, with obesity and alcohol intake correlating with increased cancer rates.

    Bacteria may also play a role: the types of bacteria found in your microbiome are thought to contribute to bowel cancer risk. Even exposure to certain bacterial toxins has been linked to bowel cancer risk.

    How can you reduce your risk of cancer?

    While there is no definitive evidence linking chemicals to increased cancer risk in young people, this is an area of intense ongoing research. Reducing your use of and exposure to plastics and chemicals where possible is still probably a healthy thing to do.

    On top of that, you can reduce your overall cancer risk through regular exercise and maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.

    If you have any concerns, and particularly if you have a family history of cancer, consult your doctor.

    Sarah Diepstraten receives funding from Cure Cancer Australia and My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.

    John (Eddie) La Marca receives funding from Cancer Council Victoria. He is affiliated with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.

    – ref. Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says – https://theconversation.com/are-chemicals-to-blame-for-cancer-in-young-people-heres-what-the-evidence-says-260585

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: CFA celebrates NAIDOC Week

    Source:

    The theme for NAIDOC Week this year centres around The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

    This week is an opportunity for us to proudly reflect and celebrate with the many members we have across CFA that belong to First Peoples communities and recognise their invaluable knowledge and cultural continuums that they continue to impart within our organisational activities.

    We encourage members to get involved in local NAIDOC week events and learn more about building a better CFA for First Peoples in Victoria.

    CFA Cultural Heritage Advisor, Donna Sherwen and CFA Board Chair Jo Plummer share what NAIDOC Week means to them.

    “NAIDOC Week has moved into something much bigger and broader. It’s one of the most important, significant weeks in the cultural calendar,” Donna said.

    “When we see our young ones coming up into this space it is so important that we ensure that every little thing is passed on to them, so that they can carry this into the next generation.

    “They’ve taken lessons from our past and our history, but they’re going to move forward with a much better understanding of who we are and where we’re going, to share with everybody.”

    “The real meaning here for me this NAIDOC Week is thinking about the future generation and our First Peoples and how we enable them to treasure and share the beautiful stories, the cultural heritage that has so much wisdom within it, not only with us but to our next generation of young people,” Jo said.

    “Go forth this week, learn something new, get involved, I have no doubt as we continue to develop our partnerships with our cultural heritage people and our First Peoples that we will learn to do and be better together.

    “We all have a role to play in helping our young people both share and celebrate our cultural heritage, the oldest living culture in the world.”

    Submitted by CFA media

    MIL OSI News –

  • Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.

    Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend off Russia’s air strikes and battlefield advances, while drawing criticism from Democrats and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans.

    “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    “They’re getting hit very hard now,” he added. “We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”

    In a statement the U.S. Defense Department later said it would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at Trump’s direction, to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.

    The Pentagon said its initiative to evaluate military shipments around the world stayed in effect.

    On Friday, Trump had told reporters Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself, but he did not mention them again specifically on Monday. The Pentagon statement gave no details on the weapons to be shipped to Ukraine.

    After a telephone call with Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalated.

    The leaders had discussed joint defense production, purchases and investments, he added.

    Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes.

    Germany said it was in talks on buying Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to bridge the gap.

    (Reuters)

  • Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.

    Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend off Russia’s air strikes and battlefield advances, while drawing criticism from Democrats and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans.

    “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    “They’re getting hit very hard now,” he added. “We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”

    In a statement the U.S. Defense Department later said it would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at Trump’s direction, to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.

    The Pentagon said its initiative to evaluate military shipments around the world stayed in effect.

    On Friday, Trump had told reporters Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself, but he did not mention them again specifically on Monday. The Pentagon statement gave no details on the weapons to be shipped to Ukraine.

    After a telephone call with Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalated.

    The leaders had discussed joint defense production, purchases and investments, he added.

    Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes.

    Germany said it was in talks on buying Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to bridge the gap.

    (Reuters)

  • Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.

    Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend off Russia’s air strikes and battlefield advances, while drawing criticism from Democrats and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans.

    “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    “They’re getting hit very hard now,” he added. “We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”

    In a statement the U.S. Defense Department later said it would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at Trump’s direction, to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.

    The Pentagon said its initiative to evaluate military shipments around the world stayed in effect.

    On Friday, Trump had told reporters Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself, but he did not mention them again specifically on Monday. The Pentagon statement gave no details on the weapons to be shipped to Ukraine.

    After a telephone call with Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalated.

    The leaders had discussed joint defense production, purchases and investments, he added.

    Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes.

    Germany said it was in talks on buying Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to bridge the gap.

    (Reuters)

  • Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.

    Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend off Russia’s air strikes and battlefield advances, while drawing criticism from Democrats and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans.

    “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    “They’re getting hit very hard now,” he added. “We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”

    In a statement the U.S. Defense Department later said it would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at Trump’s direction, to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.

    The Pentagon said its initiative to evaluate military shipments around the world stayed in effect.

    On Friday, Trump had told reporters Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself, but he did not mention them again specifically on Monday. The Pentagon statement gave no details on the weapons to be shipped to Ukraine.

    After a telephone call with Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalated.

    The leaders had discussed joint defense production, purchases and investments, he added.

    Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes.

    Germany said it was in talks on buying Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to bridge the gap.

    (Reuters)

  • Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.

    Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend off Russia’s air strikes and battlefield advances, while drawing criticism from Democrats and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans.

    “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    “They’re getting hit very hard now,” he added. “We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”

    In a statement the U.S. Defense Department later said it would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at Trump’s direction, to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.

    The Pentagon said its initiative to evaluate military shipments around the world stayed in effect.

    On Friday, Trump had told reporters Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself, but he did not mention them again specifically on Monday. The Pentagon statement gave no details on the weapons to be shipped to Ukraine.

    After a telephone call with Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalated.

    The leaders had discussed joint defense production, purchases and investments, he added.

    Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes.

    Germany said it was in talks on buying Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to bridge the gap.

    (Reuters)

  • Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.

    Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend off Russia’s air strikes and battlefield advances, while drawing criticism from Democrats and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans.

    “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    “They’re getting hit very hard now,” he added. “We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”

    In a statement the U.S. Defense Department later said it would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at Trump’s direction, to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.

    The Pentagon said its initiative to evaluate military shipments around the world stayed in effect.

    On Friday, Trump had told reporters Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself, but he did not mention them again specifically on Monday. The Pentagon statement gave no details on the weapons to be shipped to Ukraine.

    After a telephone call with Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalated.

    The leaders had discussed joint defense production, purchases and investments, he added.

    Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes.

    Germany said it was in talks on buying Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to bridge the gap.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrest – Aggravated robbery – Katherine

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Today, Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch and Strike Force Cerberus arrested a 14-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred last week.

    Around 9am, police executed a search warrant at an address in Katherine East where a 14-year-old male was arrested.

    He was allegedly involved in a second aggravated robbery from the same evening and items from this crime scene were located during the search of the residence where he was arrested.

    The 14-year-old remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

    Investigation into the matter remain ongoing.

    Police continue to urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Arrest – Aggravated robbery – Katherine

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Today, Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch and Strike Force Cerberus arrested a 14-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred last week.

    Around 9am, police executed a search warrant at an address in Katherine East where a 14-year-old male was arrested.

    He was allegedly involved in a second aggravated robbery from the same evening and items from this crime scene were located during the search of the residence where he was arrested.

    The 14-year-old remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

    Investigation into the matter remain ongoing.

    Police continue to urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Ute crushed by tree at Williamstown

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Emergency services worked quickly to free a driver after a tree fell on a ute at Williamstown this morning.

    Just before 11.30am on Tuesday 8 July, a gum tree came down on top of a ute driving along Warren Road, Williamstown.

    Members of the public, with a grader and chainsaws, assisted emergency crews to remove the tree from the roof of the ute and free the trapped driver and dog from the vehicle.

    The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance in a serious condition.  The dog appears to have escaped injury and is being cared for.

    Emergency services then worked to clear the road.

    Police thank the members of the public and local volunteers for their assistance in this matter.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China ready to work with intl community to get world economy back on track, says Premier Li

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

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China stands ready to work with the international community to get the world economy back on track at an early date.

    Li made the remarks when meeting with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.

    The global trade has undergone significant changes with rising unilateralism and protectionism, which has severely impacted the international economic and trade order and posed grave challenges to the world economy and countries’ development, said Li.

    Against this backdrop, the international community has a stronger call for safeguarding the multilateral trading system and has growing expectations for the WTO to play a more active role, he added.

    Noting that economic globalization is an irreversible trend of history, Li said that China will, as always, continue to practice and safeguard multilateralism and free trade, actively support the reform and development of the WTO to restore its authority, accelerate the improvement of trade rules, and push for more concrete outcomes of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference.

    Li said China has abundant resources and means to counter adverse external impacts, and is confident in and capable of promoting a steady and healthy economic development.

    This year, China has implemented more proactive and effective macro policies, advanced the strategy of expanding domestic demand, and launched special initiatives to boost consumption, he said, noting the huge, growing demand unleashed by the super-large market of over 1.4 billion consumers.

    China, Li added, will introduce more measures for voluntary and unilateral opening up, strictly abide by the principles and market rules of the WTO, and continue to share development opportunities with other countries, so as to inject positive energy into the world. 

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China ready to work with intl community to get world economy back on track, says Premier Li

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

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China stands ready to work with the international community to get the world economy back on track at an early date.

    Li made the remarks when meeting with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.

    The global trade has undergone significant changes with rising unilateralism and protectionism, which has severely impacted the international economic and trade order and posed grave challenges to the world economy and countries’ development, said Li.

    Against this backdrop, the international community has a stronger call for safeguarding the multilateral trading system and has growing expectations for the WTO to play a more active role, he added.

    Noting that economic globalization is an irreversible trend of history, Li said that China will, as always, continue to practice and safeguard multilateralism and free trade, actively support the reform and development of the WTO to restore its authority, accelerate the improvement of trade rules, and push for more concrete outcomes of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference.

    Li said China has abundant resources and means to counter adverse external impacts, and is confident in and capable of promoting a steady and healthy economic development.

    This year, China has implemented more proactive and effective macro policies, advanced the strategy of expanding domestic demand, and launched special initiatives to boost consumption, he said, noting the huge, growing demand unleashed by the super-large market of over 1.4 billion consumers.

    China, Li added, will introduce more measures for voluntary and unilateral opening up, strictly abide by the principles and market rules of the WTO, and continue to share development opportunities with other countries, so as to inject positive energy into the world. 

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Warrant to arrest – Michael Tautari

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Michael Tautari, 27, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted by Police.

    He is wanted for breaching release conditions and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts.

    Tautari is known to frequent the wider Auckland and Waikato regions.

    Anyone with information is urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 250625/2113.

    Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

    ENDS.

    Holly McKay/NZ Police

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Basic Housing Units Bill to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: 

         The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (July 9) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Basic Housing Units Bill will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

         Meanwhile, the Department of Justice will make a request under section 7 of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance and Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure for special leave of the Council to give evidence of Council proceedings.

         On Members’ motions, Mr Duncan Chiu will move a motion on studying the enactment of a cyber security law and building a comprehensive system against cyber fraud. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Chan Hak-kan and Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move separate amendments to Mr Duncan Chiu’s motion.

         Mr Lau Kwok-fun will move a motion on dynamically planning and consolidating the site to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Chan Yuet-ming and Prof Chow Man-kong will move separate amendments to Mr Lau Kwok-fun’s motion.

         Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

         The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Basic Housing Units Bill to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: 

         The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (July 9) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Basic Housing Units Bill will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

         Meanwhile, the Department of Justice will make a request under section 7 of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance and Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure for special leave of the Council to give evidence of Council proceedings.

         On Members’ motions, Mr Duncan Chiu will move a motion on studying the enactment of a cyber security law and building a comprehensive system against cyber fraud. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Chan Hak-kan and Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move separate amendments to Mr Duncan Chiu’s motion.

         Mr Lau Kwok-fun will move a motion on dynamically planning and consolidating the site to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Chan Yuet-ming and Prof Chow Man-kong will move separate amendments to Mr Lau Kwok-fun’s motion.

         Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

         The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Basic Housing Units Bill to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: 

         The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (July 9) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Basic Housing Units Bill will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

         Meanwhile, the Department of Justice will make a request under section 7 of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance and Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure for special leave of the Council to give evidence of Council proceedings.

         On Members’ motions, Mr Duncan Chiu will move a motion on studying the enactment of a cyber security law and building a comprehensive system against cyber fraud. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Chan Hak-kan and Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move separate amendments to Mr Duncan Chiu’s motion.

         Mr Lau Kwok-fun will move a motion on dynamically planning and consolidating the site to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Chan Yuet-ming and Prof Chow Man-kong will move separate amendments to Mr Lau Kwok-fun’s motion.

         Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

         The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Division 7A – benchmark interest rate

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    Benchmark interest rates

    Under Division 7A of Part III of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, the ‘benchmark interest rate’ for an income year is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’. This is the ‘Housing loans; Banks; Variable; Standard; Owner-occupier’ rate last published by the Reserve Bank of AustraliaExternal Link before the start of the income year. The benchmark interest rate for an income year does not change if the Reserve Bank of Australia later revises its published rate after the start of the income year.

    Current and past benchmark interest rates

    These rates apply to private companies with an income year ending 30 June.

    A private company that meets certain requirements may adopt an income year ending on a date other than 30 June – a substituted accounting period. Those companies will need to determine the relevant rate.

    Benchmark interest rates – 2021 to 2026 income years

    Income year ended 30 June

    Rate

    ATO reference

    2026

    8.37%

    This is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’ published by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 6 June 2025.

    2025

    8.77%

    This is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’ published by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 7 June 2024.

    2024

    8.27%

    This is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’ published by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 7 June 2023.

    2023

    4.77%

    This is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’ published by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 2 June 2022.

    2022

    4.52%

    This is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’ published by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 2 June 2021.

    2021

    4.52%

    This is the ‘Indicator Lending Rates – Bank variable housing loans interest rate’ published by the Reserve Bank of Australia on 2 June 2020.

    Substituted accounting period

    If a private company has adopted a substituted accounting period, the applicable benchmark interest rate is the ‘Housing loans; Banks; Variable; Standard; Owner-occupier’ rate last published by the Reserve Bank of AustraliaExternal Link before the start of the private company’s substituted accounting period.

    Example 1: substituted accounting period starting on 1 November 2022

    Company ABC has a substituted accounting period starting on 1 November 2022. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia website, the last interest rate published before 1 November 2022 was 6.77%. This was the rate for September 2022, published in October 2022. The benchmark interest rate for Company ABC’s income year starting 1 November 2022 is 6.77%.

    End of example

    Example 2: substituted accounting period starting on 1 May 2023

    Company XYZ has a substituted accounting period starting on 1 May 2023. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia website, the last interest rate published before 1 May 2023 was 8.02%. This was the rate for March 2023, published in April 2023. The benchmark interest rate for Company XYZ’s income year starting 1 May 2023 is 8.02%.

    End of example

    Access the Division 7A calculator and decision tool.

    This tool will help you determine the effects and your obligations on Division 7A – Loans by private companies.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Business gives clear backing to RSB

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Regulation Minister David Seymour is welcoming BusinessNZ’s strong support for the Regulatory Standards Bill as a means to deal with red tape and regulation.
    “After all the misinformed opposition we’ve heard, the people who get up in the morning to make an honest buck and deliver goods and services to New Zealanders want red tape and regulation dealt to and believe this Bill will help them do that. 
    “Submitting on the Bill at select committee today, BusinessNZ said it was an important step towards improving the quality of regulation and reducing the compliance burden on businesses by putting more scrutiny on politicians when law is made.
    “The academics who have been so loud about this Bill are so far removed from reality partly because many of Parliament’s damaging laws don’t frustrate their ability to make a living. If they were held back by red tape and regulation on a daily basis, like many businesses are, they would support this Bill.
    “Too often, politicians find regulating politically rewarding, and we need to make it less rewarding by putting more sunlight on their activities.
    “The Bill doesn’t stop politicians or their officials making bad laws, but it makes it transparent that they’re doing it. It makes it easier for voters to identify those responsible for making bad rules. Over time, it will improve the quality of rules we all have to live under by changing how politicians behave.
    “In a high-cost economy, regulation isn’t neutral – it’s a tax on growth. This Government is committed to clearing the path of needless regulations by improving how laws are made.”

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  • MIL-OSI: NIO’s firefly brand taps HERE Technologies to power smart, connected EV journeys

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • firefly will use HERE’s high-quality map data in global markets to enhance advanced driver assistance and safety functions, including Intelligent Speed Assistance within the European Union.
    • Through its partnership with Telenav Inc., HERE provides firefly users with seamless in-car navigation, including real-time traffic updates, for a software-defined vehicle experience.

    Shanghai – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, is proud to announce its collaboration with NIO’s latest car brand, firefly. HERE is providing firefly with high-quality map data and location services used to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The collaboration is focused on improving the safety, efficiency and overall driving experience of firefly’s intelligent EVs.

    firefly is NIO’s newest sub-brand, designed to bring premium EV technology to a broader audience with a focus on urban mobility, smart connectivity and safety. firefly will utilize the rich details within HERE global maps, including connected navigation and ADAS. Additionally, firefly will leverage HERE’s speed limit data, incorporating fresh speed limit information to support the Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) requirement across the European Union.

    Additionally, through HERE’s partnership with Telenav Inc., firefly will integrate a suite of HERE location services—enhancing digital cockpit and navigation experiences tailored for EVs, including real-time traffic insights.

    Chris Chen, Vice President of NIO Global Business Development said, “To bring firefly to Europe, we needed to collaborate with a partner who understands the complexities of global mobility. HERE is a trusted partner, providing us with the high-quality, automotive-grade location technology required to meet international safety and regulatory standards. With HERE’s expertise, we can ensure that firefly drivers experience the same seamless and intelligent mobility solutions, no matter where they are.”

    A pioneer and a leading company in the global smart EV market, NIO has rapidly expanded its footprint, delivering over 42,094 vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 40.1% year-on-year increase1 from the same period in 2024. With a strong presence in China and Europe, NIO continues to push the boundaries of intelligent electric mobility. The launch of firefly is set to accelerate this momentum, expanding NIO’s reach to a new segment of EV consumers.

    Deon Newman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific at HERE Technologies said, “HERE is proud to support NIO in expanding its ecosystem with firefly. As Chinese EV brands scale their global presence, HERE is committed to equipping them with the AI-powered location intelligence solutions that set the global standard for automotive-grade live maps. Our collaboration with NIO underscores our dedication to enabling Chinese automakers in their export ambitions while delivering world-class driving experiences.”

    As HERE strengthens its presence in the Chinese automotive sector, this partnership highlights the company’s role in powering next-generation mobility solutions for global EV leaders.

    Media contacts

    firefly

    press@firefly.world

    HERE Technologies

    Vanessa Lee
    +65 9188 6199

    Vanessa.lee@here.com

    About firefly
    firefly is NIO’s answer to the global compact electric car market, further expanding NIO’s portfolio to drive growth efficiently. A sub-brand of NIO, firefly was officially launched in December 2024 and is to NIO a symbol of innovation and sophistication in a smaller package, building on NIO’s decade-long expertise in the premium electric vehicle market. Its first model, the ‘firefly’ – sharing the name of the brand itself, is a small, smart, high-end electric car with a key focus on design, safety, space, intelligence and energy efficiency for active urban lifestyle users. Sales will start in China in April 2025 before expanding to global markets. Learn more at www.firefly.world and on Instagram: firefly.car.

    About NIO
    NIO is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in November 2014. Dedicated to shaping a sustainable and brighter future together by providing high-performance smart electric vehicles and exceptional user experiences, NIO is the first car company listed on the NYSE, HKEX and SGX. NIO currently has three major brands under its umbrella: NIO, ONVO and firefly.

    Ten years into establishment, NIO is now one of the leading companies in the global premium smart electric vehicle market, committed to fostering its own research and development capabilities for core technologies. As of the end of September 2024, the company had filed for and obtained over 9,500 patents. Additionally, NIO has developed NIO Full Stack, a collection of 12 technology domains.

    NIO has R&D and manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Hefei, Beijing, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, San Jose, Munich, Oxford, Berlin, Budapest, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. The company has also established sales and service networks in China, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and the UAE.

    NIO Inc. currently offers eight premium smart electric vehicle models under the NIO brand and recently launched its first model under the ONVO brand as well as its first model under the firefly brand. As of November 30, 2024, NIO Inc. had delivered a total of 640,426 vehicles, leading the premium BEV segment priced above RMB 300,000. Learn more at nio.com.

    About HERE Technologies
    HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for 40 years. Today, HERE’s location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com. 

    1 NIO Inc. Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2025 Financial Results | NIO Inc.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their discussion focused on Timor-Leste’s progress toward full ASEAN membership, following the ASEAN Leaders’ decision at the 46th ASEAN Summit to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of ASEAN at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled for October 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their discussion focused on Timor-Leste’s progress toward full ASEAN membership, following the ASEAN Leaders’ decision at the 46th ASEAN Summit to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of ASEAN at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled for October 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Novosibirsk, practical training in the field of research methods using synchrotron radiation sources is taking place at the SKIF Center for Collective Use

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    From July 1 to 11, practical training in the field of research methods using synchrotron radiation sources is taking place in Novosibirsk at the SKIF Collective Use Center. The initiator and main organizer of the event is the Siberian Ring Photon Source Collective Use Center, and the co-organizer is Novosibirsk State University. This year, the practice, which is being held for the third time, has acquired international status: almost 30 people are participating in it — students of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences of RUDN, master’s students of Bauman Moscow State Technical University and young scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. At Novosibirsk State University, the project is being implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 program.

    — The main goal of the event is to introduce the possibilities of synchrotron research methods — first of all, X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy. Lectures during the practice are given by leading Novosibirsk scientists who specialize in these areas. Another task is to prepare and attract future users of the SKIF Cosmonaut Training Center, because those students who take part in the practice will know where they can go to conduct research using synchrotron radiation when they work in science or other fields, — said Kristina Schaefer, senior lecturer at the Department of Catalysis and Absorption. Faculty of Natural Sciences of NSU, one of the organizers of practical training.

    On July 4, the participants of the internship spent a day at Novosibirsk State University. They were given practical classes on decoding and refining the crystal structures of low-molecular organic compounds and biopolymers, which were conducted by teachers of the Department of Solid State Chemistry of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of NSU. In the following days, they will have practice on an X-ray diffractometer and an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, where they will be able to apply the knowledge they have gained.

    They were also given a tour of the Analytical and Technological Research Center “High Technologies and Nanostructured Materials” Physics Department of NSU. NSU ATIC conducts structural-functional and technological research in solid state physics and chemistry, studies unique nanosystems and materials. Research is carried out within the framework of such promising areas as nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, methods of nanomaterial certification, functional nanomaterials, nanostructured materials and nanopowders.

    The participants of the internship were attracted by the topic and the wide range of scientific research opportunities provided by Akademgorodok and Novosibirsk.

    Anna Zhernosek, 3rd year student of the Faculty of Chemistry of RUDN:

    — I am interested in the opportunity to study certain areas in greater depth, to acquire and improve skills. This internship provides such a very good opportunity. Novosibirsk and Akademgorodok have a large knowledge base, there are universities and research institutes that are deeply involved in the topics that interest me.

    Maxim Fomin, first-year master’s student at Bauman Moscow State Technical University:

    — The program I am studying is aimed at studying the synchrotron structure, we work with its components. That is why I was interested in this internship.

    Anastasia Rotkovich, Junior Researcher, State Scientific and Practical Center for Materials Science of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus:

    — I work on an X-ray diffractometer and, in general, use ionizing radiation, gamma radiation, for my research. The topic of practical training overlaps with what I do, so I decided to take part. NSU has a wide range of modern equipment. It would be interesting to collaborate in this regard, to build international connections for joint research.

    By the end of the current week, the participants of the internship will visit the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Novosibirsk State Technical University, where they will have introductory tours of laboratories, lectures from leading scientists, and practical work in groups.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xunke checkpoint imported frozen fish products from Russia for the first time

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — As a refrigerated truck smoothly entered the Xunke Port, the border crossing witnessed a historic moment: the first 12 tons of frozen Russian chum salmon cleared customs. The event marks the first time chilled fish products have been imported into Xunke County, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, marking a major step in the high-quality development of border trade with Russia.

    According to local newspaper Heilongjiang Daily, during the import of this batch of chum salmon, Xunke Customs provided support services at all stages, helping enterprises understand the procedures for importing fish. The entire process, from product registration and permit processing to customs declaration and cargo inspection, was completed efficiently with the assistance of customs officers, ensuring prompt and proper clearance of the products.

    The imported chum salmon will be sent to the Imported Chilled Fishery Products Processing Park in Xunke County. After deep processing, the products will be put on the market in more diversified forms, increasing the added value and expanding the industrial chain in trade.

    This year, Xunke County has been actively implementing the “Interaction between the checkpoint and the industrial zone” initiative, accelerating the formation of coordinated logistics between the border checkpoint and rear processing sites. The construction of the fish processing park in the economic development zone is progressing smoothly. The launch of the park will create a solid foundation for processing and increasing the added value of products.

    The successful clearance of the first batch of fish products at customs has become a living embodiment of the deepening of trade and economic cooperation between Xunke and Russia. As the processing park is put into operation, the county’s competitiveness in trade with Russia will steadily increase, making a sustainable contribution to the high-quality development of the regional economy. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 3,716 Foreign Businessmen in China’s Yiwu Granted Skilled Personnel Status

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    HANGZHOU, July 8 (Xinhua) — As of the end of June this year, 3,716 foreign entrepreneurs in Yiwu City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, had been granted the status of skilled personnel under a new assessment system launched by the local government. Among them, 37 were classified as Category A (foreign highly skilled personnel) and 3,679 as Category B (foreign professional specialists), according to the Yiwu City Science and Technology Administration.

    Yiwu has pioneered the creation of an innovative “foreign talent contribution evaluation system,” with key criteria including annual exports, job creation for local residents, and sustainable contribution to the regional economy.

    To qualify for Category A, foreign investors/entrepreneurs must meet conditions such as the company’s annual sales volume exceeding RMB 50 million (about US$6.99 million) with an individual annual salary of RMB 600,000 or more; or the company employs more than 10 local people and has 10 years of continuous individual work experience in Zhejiang Province with an annual income of RMB 600,000 or more.

    Category B is assigned if the company has such indicators as an annual volume of foreign exchange transactions of USD 500,000 or an annual foreign trade turnover of over 10 million yuan.

    According to the established rules, foreign personnel of category A receive 5-year work permits and priority processing of documents, and foreigners of category B receive work permits for a period of 2 to 4 years.

    Yiwu, known as the “supermarket of the world,” maintains trade links with more than 230 countries and regions around the world. More than 28,000 foreign traders visit here every day, accounting for about a fifth of the total number in Zhejiang Province. To further attract investment, the city launched this pilot program for foreign business personnel in September 2024. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The role of BRICS as a pillar of a multipolar world is becoming critically important – Belarusian Foreign Minister

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    MINSK, July 8 (Xinhua) — The role of BRICS as a pillar of the multipolar world is becoming critically important, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov said in Rio de Janeiro during an extended session of the 17th BRICS summit. The corresponding information was published by the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry on Monday.

    In his speech, M. Ryzhenkov noted that modern global challenges require not only strengthening of internal potential, but also a truly multilateral approach in international affairs.

    “Belarus sees the practical embodiment of this ideology in BRICS – an association based on equality, mutual respect and the search for collective solutions. Today, when outdated unipolar mechanisms demonstrate their ineffectiveness and politicization, the role of BRICS as a support for a multipolar world, as a foundation and an integral part of a fair world order is becoming critically important,” the minister emphasized.

    He also noted that the New Development Bank is the most important element of the emerging financial architecture of BRICS. Belarus sent an official request to join its members in March of this year.

    “Belarus’ geopolitical position in Eurasia opens up broad prospects for cooperation in logistics. Belarus is ready to become a platform for creating modern logistics hubs, where advanced technologies, including blockchain and the Internet of Things, will be used to build transparent and efficient supply chains,” the head of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry noted. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the newly-appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr. Kao congratulated Foreign Secretary Lazaro on her recent appointment as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of The Philippines. They exchanged views on issues of importance to ASEAN and discussed ways to advance ASEAN Community-building efforts, including the implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and its Strategic Plans as well as the preparations for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Fire at Cairo data hub injures 14, causes internet, telecom outages

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

    Firefighters battle a fire at a telecommunication building in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    A fire broke out on Monday inside a telecommunication building in the Egyptian capital Cairo, injuring 14 people, causing a partial disruption of telecommunication and internet services in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area.

    The injured were immediately transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment, the Egyptian Health Ministry said in a statement.

    The official MENA news agency reported that firefighters have successfully contained the fire in the Ramses Central Exchange building, adding that cooling operations are currently underway to ensure the fire will not reignite.

    A security source told MENA that preliminary investigations suggest the fire was likely caused by an electrical short circuit, noting that criminal lab experts will collect evidence from the scene to determine the exact cause.

    Meanwhile, Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said that work is underway to assess the extent of the damage and gradually restore service. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Tianjin accelerates integration of digital economy with real economy

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

    This photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows the laptop production line of the carbon-neutral smart manufacturing factory of Lenovo in north China’s Tianjin. In recent years, Tianjin has been committed to building smart factories and accelerating the deep integration of the digital economy with the real economy. As of now, the city has established a total of 400 smart factories and digital workshops, continuously promoting the digital transformation of its manufacturing sector. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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