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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s fiscal spending rose 3.4 pct in H1 2025

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    BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) — China’s general public expenditure rose 3.4 percent year on year to 14.13 trillion yuan (about 1.98 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first six months of 2025, the Ministry of Finance said Friday.

    Finance departments continue to support spending in key areas, with budget spending on social security and employment increasing 9.2 percent year on year in the January-June period, according to the Ministry of Finance.

    Over the six-month period, budget expenditure on science and technology increased by 9.1 percent year-on-year, while expenditure on education and health care increased by 5.9 percent and 4.3 percent year-on-year, respectively.

    The central general public budget’s revenue was nearly 4.86 trillion yuan, down 2.8 percent year on year, while local government revenue was about 6.7 trillion yuan, up 1.6 percent year on year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Poverty level in Uzbekistan fell to 6.8 percent

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    Tashkent, July 26 /Xinhua/ — As of July 1 of this year, the poverty level in Uzbekistan has decreased to 6.8 percent, the press service of the head of Uzbekistan reported on Friday.

    As reported, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with the presentation of new approaches in the system of ensuring employment of the population and professional education.

    “The created system for reducing the poverty level and the funds allocated for this are already producing results – as of July 1 of this year, the poverty level in the country has decreased to 6.8 percent,” the report says.

    As reported, new initiatives and measures in this area were presented at the presentation. According to the new approaches, employment agencies should transform from supervisory bodies into partner structures serving employers.

    As the country’s Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction reported in February, the poverty level in Uzbekistan by the end of 2024 had decreased to 8.9 percent. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese beverage brands accelerate entry into SCO markets

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    ZHENGZHOU, July 26 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit is being held from July 23 to 27 in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province. At the event, Henan-based Chinese beverage giant Mixue Bingcheng (Honey Snow City) is offering guests freshly brewed tea drinks, giving them a chance to experience different tastes.

    Mixue Bingcheng was founded in 1997 and provides consumers with high-quality and affordable freshly made fruit drinks, tea drinks, ice cream, coffee and other products. As of the end of 2024, it has 46,479 stores worldwide.

    Currently, Mixue Bingcheng is actively expanding its operations in overseas markets. In April of this year, the first Mixue Bingcheng outlet in Central Asia opened in a trial mode in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

    “Research on overseas markets and feedback from retail outlets show that the overseas market has significant potential,” said Feng Hao, general manager of Mixue Bingcheng in Central Asia. “The markets of the SCO countries have a good cultural and economic base and will be priority areas for development in the future.”

    Mixue Bingcheng is the embodiment of a series of Chinese fresh tea drink brands that are aiming to expand overseas markets. According to reports, the tea drink brand BING CHUN has opened or signed agreements to open more than 3,500 outlets worldwide, including more than 500 overseas, and another brand WEDRINK has opened more than 2,000 outlets in China and more than 1,000 outlets in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and other regions.

    “Mixue Bingcheng reflects the growing trend of Chinese beverage companies going global. Through supply and distribution worldwide, these brands offer consumers affordable premium beverages,” said Chen Zhenjie, deputy head of the China Food Industry Association.

    Chinese brands are offering consumers around the world more choice by expanding overseas, and China itself is welcoming more high-quality foreign brands to its market, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in early July. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Ambassador to the UK Reiterates Taiwan’s Inseparable Link with China

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    LONDON, July 26 (Xinhua) — The Chinese people and their armed forces will never allow Taiwan to separate from China and will not tolerate any external forces that undermine reunification efforts, Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang said on Friday.

    The Cairo and Potsdam Declarations adopted by the major victors of World War II, including China and Britain, explicitly state that Taiwan is territory that Japan took from China and must be returned, he said at a reception to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

    “All countries that have diplomatic relations with China must handle Taiwan-related issues correctly, which is key to the smooth development of bilateral relations,” the ambassador stressed.

    This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the return of Taiwan to China after Japanese occupation. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Young People of SCO Member States Are Becoming a Key Driver of the Organization’s Development – Participants of the SCO Media and Analytical Centers Summit

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    ZHENGZHOU, July 26 (Xinhua) — Young people in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states are becoming a key driver for the organization’s development, contributing to strengthening mutual understanding, promoting innovation and shaping the region’s common future.

    During the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province, central China, guests and youth from SCO member states with different cultural backgrounds gathered to discuss the role of youth in advancing the development of the SCO, and to contribute new ideas and solutions to promote harmonious coexistence and common development among various civilizations.

    On July 24, the main campus of Zhengzhou University hosted a youth salon as part of the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit. About a hundred guests, teachers and young students from China and abroad gathered under the theme “SCO Youth – Youth Power and Exchanges among Civilizations” to conduct an in-depth dialogue and jointly paint a new picture of exchange and cooperation.

    At the beginning of the event, participants were introduced to Chinese intangible cultural heritage including calligraphy, lacquer fans and printmaking, experiencing the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.

    Speaking at the opening ceremony of the youth salon, Yang Guang, an official from the Henan Provincial Education Department, expressed the hope that young friends from the SCO countries will become storytellers who enhance mutual understanding among peoples, practitioners of mutual learning, and explorers of innovative cooperation. He called on them to seize the opportunities of digital economy development, jointly plan the prospects of innovative cooperation, and transform the creative energy of SCO youth into a powerful driving force for regional development.

    Leading researcher of the International Institute of Central Asia in Uzbekistan Shavkat Alimbekov in his speech highlighted the topic of cooperation of SCO youth in the field of innovation in the digital era. He noted that this topic not only reflects the desire of SCO member countries to deepen cooperation in the scientific and technical sphere, but also emphasizes the key role of the younger generation in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for the region.

    According to him, digitalization and the introduction of advanced technologies create unique opportunities for sustainable development, solving socio-economic problems and strengthening ties between the SCO countries. Young people, as the main driver of progress, have the necessary knowledge, creative thinking and ambitions to implement innovative projects that can change for the better both individual communities and the entire SCO space.

    During the dialogue at the salon, participants discussed the topics: “How can media and think tanks help young people tell their countries’ stories”, “Education and career in an intercultural perspective” and “Innovative cooperation of SCO youth in the digital era”. Media representatives, foreign and Chinese students shared ideas and practical experiences in the field of intercultural communication, application of digital technologies and innovative cooperation, demonstrating the wisdom, energy and responsibility of SCO youth.

    The event created a platform for exchanging views and strengthening friendship among SCO youth, exploring practical ways of exchange between civilizations from a youth perspective and bringing powerful “youth energy” to regional cooperation.

    On the sidelines of the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit, participants also placed high hopes on the role of youth in advancing the development of the SCO.

    Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the media group “Russia Today” Dmitry Gornostaev emphasized that it is necessary to hold separate events during each media summit and invite young journalists, political scientists, and students to them.

    Pavel Negoitsa, CEO of Rossiyskaya Gazeta, noted that digital technologies are an area of new competition. Russia and China are actively developing their own information platforms, creating sovereign Internet environments and digital identification mechanisms. Young people are ahead of everyone here. That is why it is necessary to develop youth media initiatives within the SCO, involve students, bloggers and young journalists in joint projects. This will allow us to form a new generation of leaders in digital technologies and public opinion, aimed at creation, not conflict. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Deputy Permanent Representative Calls for Continued Efforts to Promote Political Resolution of Ukraine Crisis

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    UNITED NATIONS, July 26 (Xinhua) — China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang on Friday called for continued efforts to promote a political settlement to the crisis in Ukraine.

    Russia and Ukraine have recently continued to implement the consensus reached during previous rounds of talks and facilitated the exchange of prisoners of war and remains of fallen soldiers. A few days ago, they also held a third round of direct talks, during which new consensus was reached on continuing the exchange of prisoners of war and other humanitarian issues, he said.

    “China welcomes these positive developments and calls on relevant parties to maintain the momentum of peace talks, continue to seek consensus and enhance mutual trust with a view to achieving a comprehensive, lasting and durable peace agreement,” Geng Shuang told the Security Council.

    However, in the past few days, Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange large-scale drone and missile strikes, causing numerous casualties, infrastructure damage and destruction. China is deeply concerned and saddened by this, he said.

    China once again calls on the parties to the conflict to exercise maximum restraint, effectively abide by international humanitarian law, and refrain from targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure under any circumstances. It is imperative that both sides make joint efforts to achieve early de-escalation on the battlefield, Geng Shuang added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 13 Cambodians killed, 71 injured in clashes on Thai border – Cambodian official

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    PHNOM PENH, July 26 (Xinhua) — At least 13 Cambodians have been killed and 71 others injured in clashes along the border with Thailand that have continued for a third day, a spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday.

    “Five Cambodian soldiers were killed and 21 others were wounded,” said Mali Sochita, deputy secretary of state and spokesperson for the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing. “In addition, eight civilians were killed and 50 others were injured in Oddar Meanchey province,” she added.

    Thailand’s attacks have forced a total of 10,307 families, including 35,829 Cambodians, to flee their homes and move to safer areas, she added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese company Sinotruk unveils new truck models in Kenya

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    NAIROBI, July 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese heavy-duty truck maker Sinotruk on Thursday launched its H2 light truck and H3 medium truck models in Kenya, which are locally distributed by CFAO Mobility.

    CFAO Mobility General Manager Sarfraz Premji told reporters here that these models will revolutionise the transport industry as they have higher payload capacity and larger fuel tanks, which reduces the need for frequent refuelling and enables longer hauls, ultimately resulting in overall fuel savings.

    “These trucks have proven reliability and durability to be leaders in the light and medium duty truck category,” said Premji.

    Chinese trucks are gaining popularity in the Kenyan market because they are designed to suit Africa’s road infrastructure, he added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army says it intercepted rocket fired from Yemen

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    JERUSALEM, July 26 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it successfully intercepted a rocket fired from Yemen toward Israel on Friday evening.

    There were no reports of hits or casualties, Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service reported.

    Sirens sounded in several locations in southeastern Israel, including the Dead Sea area and the Judean Desert city of Arad, after the IDF detected a launch from Yemeni territory.

    The latest missile launch by Yemen’s Houthis took place on Tuesday and was also intercepted.

    The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been launching ballistic missiles and drones toward Israel since November 2023 in solidarity with the Palestinians and to pressure Israel to end the war and blockade of Gaza. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue for third day – Thai media

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    BANGKOK, July 26 (Xinhua) — Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a third day on Saturday when the Cambodian side opened fire on Thai troops in Thailand’s Trat province early in the morning, prompting Bangkok to fire back, the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand reported.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Zhengzhou Consensus was published at the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit

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    ZHENGZHOU, July 25 (Xinhua) — The “Zhengzhou Consensus” was released at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou on Friday.

    The SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is being held in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province, central China, from July 23 to 27.

    The event is attended by more than 400 representatives of almost 200 media outlets, think tanks, government bodies of SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partner countries, as well as international and regional organizations.

    As noted in the Zhengzhou Consensus, the Summit featured a broad exchange of views on the theme of “Developing the Shanghai Spirit and Jointly Building a Beautiful Home,” and deeply explored ways to more effectively utilize the role of the media and think tanks to promote the strengthening of traditional friendship among SCO countries, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and build a closer SCO community with a shared future.

    The participants of the event noted that the SCO plays an important role in strengthening good-neighborliness, friendship, solidarity and mutual trust among the countries of the region, protecting regional security and stability, promoting prosperity and development in the region. The SCO media and think tanks should fully utilize their role as a bridge and link, jointly tell the stories of Shanghai cooperation, demonstrate the glorious achievements of Shanghai cooperation, and contribute wisdom and strength to promoting peace, stability, prosperity and development at both the regional and global levels.

    It was noted that deepening political mutual trust and strengthening strategic alignment are extremely important for ensuring sustainable and long-term development of the SCO, as well as protecting national security and development interests of the countries in the region. The SCO media and analytical centers should step up explanations of national characteristics, development paths and strategies of the SCO member countries, promote strengthening communication between states, overcoming disagreements, developing consensus, strengthening mutual trust, respecting mutual development paths, protecting each other’s fundamental interests and jointly building the SCO common home, the summit participants said.

    According to the participants, ensuring regional security and stability is both a common responsibility of the SCO countries and an inevitable choice for jointly countering global challenges. In the context of a volatile and turbulent international situation and in response to the common aspirations of the peoples of all countries, the SCO media and think tanks should implement the Global Security Initiative, jointly popularize the SCO’s position and actions to protect peace and tranquility, create a favorable atmosphere for building a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture and maintaining regional security and stability, as well as peace throughout the world, the participants noted.

    According to them, achieving modernization is the common goal of all SCO countries. The SCO media and think tanks should implement the Global Development Initiative, jointly tell vivid stories of how the SCO countries promote economic integration, coordinated development and shared achievements, further strengthen the consensus on cooperation among all countries, strengthen the alignment of development strategies and regional cooperation initiatives, and create conditions for each country to prosper, develop and promote modernization.

    It was pointed out that civilization becomes more colorful through exchanges and richer through mutual learning. The harmonious development of various civilizations is a beautiful vision of the people of the SCO countries. The SCO media and think tanks should implement the Global Civilization Initiative, jointly advocate respect for the diversity of civilizations, widely pool the wisdom and strength of multiple entities such as governments, enterprises, academic institutions and social organizations, so as to promote the inclusive coexistence of various civilizations and promote mutual understanding and closeness among the people of all countries.

    The summit participants called for the protection of genuine multilateralism and the improvement of global governance, as it serves the common interests of all SCO members. The SCO media and think tanks should promote universal values, jointly disseminate the concept of global governance based on “joint consultation, joint construction and joint use”, make a loud epochal call for unity, cooperation and justice instead of division, confrontation and hegemony, and jointly promote the development of the international order in a more just and rational direction.

    In addition, they also expressed the hope that this summit will help SCO media organizations and think tanks form a broad consensus, deepen practical cooperation in such areas as joint reporting, personnel training, academic exchanges and research, promote unity, cooperation, development and upliftment of the region, inject new energy into building a closer community with a shared future for the SCO, and promote the creation of a beautiful home of peace, stability, prosperity and beauty.

    The SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is jointly organized by Xinhua, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Henan Provincial People’s Government under the leadership of the State Council Information Office. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Almost 10 thousand containers passed through Georgia via the Middle Corridor in the first half of the year

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    Tbilisi, July 25 (Xinhua) — Cargo transit through Georgia’s transport corridor continues to grow steadily. According to the country’s Economy Ministry, in January-June 2025, the volume of container transportation along the Middle Corridor between China and Europe via Georgia amounted to 9,849 TEU (twenty-foot container equivalent unit), which is 173 percent higher than the same period last year (3,608 TEU).

    Significant growth was also recorded on the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line. In the first six months of 2025, 9,393 containers were transported on this route, which is approximately 59 times more than in the same period of 2024.

    The cargo turnover of Georgian sea ports also shows growth. The ports of Batumi and Poti processed 7 million tons of cargo in 6 months, which is 5.9 percent more than a year earlier. The volume of container transshipment reached 375,654 TEU, which is 19.5 percent more than the same period last year.

    Air cargo transportation figures are also growing rapidly. In January-June 2025, 16.5 thousand tons of cargo passed through the country’s international airports, which is 57.6 percent more than a year earlier /10.5 thousand tons/.

    The Ministry of Economy notes that the positive dynamics of cargo flows indicate an increase in Georgia’s role as a transit hub in the region. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand to consider ceasefire ‘based on relevant conditions on the ground’ – FM

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    BANGKOK, July 25 (Xinhua) — Thailand will consider a ceasefire, but it must be based on the conditions on the ground, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

    The statement from the Foreign Ministry said the Thai government would like to thank Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his ceasefire proposal, “which Thailand fully agrees with in principle and will consider.”

    However, the ministry noted that Cambodian armed forces continued their “indiscriminate attacks” on Thai territory throughout Friday.

    “Any ceasefire must be based on the relevant conditions on the ground. Thailand places the highest priority on the safety of civilians, and Cambodia’s actions at this time demonstrate a lack of good faith and continue to put civilians at risk,” the statement said. The Thai government “has an obligation to fully defend its sovereignty and its citizens,” the Thai Foreign Ministry added.

    As of 9:00 p.m. Thursday local time, 14 Thai citizens had been killed and 46 injured in clashes near the Thai-Cambodia border, according to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health.

    Met Meas Phekdey, deputy governor of Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey Province, told Xinhua by telephone that one villager was killed and five others were injured when Thai shelling hit Cambodian territory on Thursday.

    Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated after clashes broke out early Thursday, with each side accusing the other of violating international law. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand imposes martial law in areas bordering Cambodia – Thai Navy

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    BANGKOK, July 25 (Xinhua) — The Thai navy on Friday declared martial law in several areas of the eastern coastal provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat, citing national security concerns along the border with Cambodia.

    The Border Defense Command in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces announced the order on Friday evening, which took immediate effect in eight districts in the two provinces.

    In a statement, the Thai Navy said the move was necessary to ensure peace and order, protect Thailand’s sovereignty and the lives and property of its citizens.

    The Thai Navy said the justification for tightening security was past incursions by Cambodian forces into the kingdom. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SCO Media and Think Tank Summit Highlights Importance of ‘Shanghai Spirit’ in Promoting Exchanges and Cooperation

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    ZHENGZHOU, July 25 (Xinhua) — The plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit was held in Zhengzhou on Friday, stressing the importance of upholding the “Shanghai Spirit” and bringing together media and academia to promote exchanges and cooperation within the SCO.

    The SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place from July 23 to 27 in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province (Central China).

    The event, the theme of which was “Developing the Shanghai Spirit and Jointly Building a Beautiful Home,” brought together more than 400 representatives from about 200 media outlets, think tanks and government bodies from SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as international and regional organizations.

    Speaking at the plenary session, Mo Gaoyi, deputy director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and director of the State Council Information Office, called on all parties to actively promote the “Shanghai Spirit.”

    According to him, in the context of the upcoming SCO summit in Tianjin, the meeting of media representatives and think tanks is of great importance for building a closer community of shared destiny for the SCO.

    For his part, Xinhua News Agency Director General Fu Hua expressed his willingness to make full use of the advantages of media and think tanks to work with all parties in line with the SCO’s common aspiration to achieve common development.

    He noted that by highlighting areas of common interests and concerns, and presenting a panoramic and multidimensional narrative of the vibrant practice of unity and cooperation of SCO member states in the new era, Xinhua aims to contribute its wisdom and strength to the cause of building a closer community with a shared future for the SCO.

    Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CAS) Peng Jinhui and Secretary of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee Liu Ning also spoke at the plenary meeting.

    In addition, a congratulatory letter from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to the summit participants was read out at the meeting. In his message, the Kyrgyz leader noted that the media and analytical centers play an important role in strengthening trust and reflecting the spirit and culture of the SCO. He expressed confidence that the summit will contribute to the birth of new ideas and initiatives aimed at promoting peace and sustainable development.

    The SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is jointly organized by Xinhua, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Henan Provincial People’s Government under the leadership of the State Council Information Office.

    During the ongoing summit, the “Zhengzhou Consensus of the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit” and think tank reports titled “Jointly Protecting the Treasures of Human Civilization: China’s Concept and Practice of Preserving Cultural Heritage in the New Era” and “Research on Building a Community with a Shared Future for the SCO” were also published. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 1 Dead in US University Shooting, Gunman at Large

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    HOUSTON, July 25 (Xinhua) — The gunman who shot and killed one person and wounded another at a dormitory at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in the U.S. city of Albuquerque early Friday is still at large, authorities said.

    Police warned that the shooter may still be on campus.

    It is currently unclear whether the victims were students at the university.

    Following the shooting, UNM said on social media that its main campus was closed “out of an abundance of caution,” urging students to remain indoors.

    UNM, which is a state educational institution, has about 22 thousand students. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Georgia launches program to restore population of red deer listed in Red Book

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    Tbilisi, July 25 (Xinhua) — Georgia has launched a state program to restore the population of red deer (Cervus elaphus maral), a rare species listed in the Red Book, the country’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture said on Friday.

    The programme is being implemented at the initiative of the National Wildlife Agency as part of the National Species Recovery Plan.

    As part of the program, a specialized farm for breeding red deer, covering an area of 60 hectares, was opened in the Algeti National Park /Kvemo Kartli region/.

    The facility is equipped with modern monitoring systems, including camera traps and collars with satellite communication channels.

    The opening ceremony of the farm was attended by the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili and the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture David Songulashvili.

    According to D. Songulashvili, the restoration of the red deer population is a “historic step” in the protection of biodiversity.

    He stressed that the long-term goal of the project is to form viable and sustainable populations throughout the country. “Our duty is to preserve for future generations the natural wealth that has formed Georgia’s unique ecosystem for centuries,” the minister noted.

    As part of the event, seven deer bred in the Tbilisi Zoo were released into the protected area of the Algeti National Park. At the first stage, their number will increase to 15, after which the animals will be gradually released into the wild.

    The choice of the Algeti Park is explained by its geographical location in the central part of the Caucasus, as well as favorable natural and ecological conditions. Since the restoration of Georgia’s independence, this is the first large-scale project to revive the population of the Caucasian red deer. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: How to Inform Investors About Complex Financial Products

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    Information about such products should be placed in special sections of websites and mobile applications. It will be available to the user after he confirms the status of a qualified investor and becomes familiar with the risks of these instruments.

    The recommendations are aimed at reducing the likelihood of unqualified investors being forced to buy complex financial instruments that could result in losses.

    Let us recall that, according to the law, financial market participants are prohibited from offering a number of complex financial products to unqualified investors.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tatyana Golikova held a meeting of the Russian Tripartite Commission for the Regulation of Social and Labor Relations

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    Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova held the next meeting of the Russian Tripartite Commission for the Regulation of Social and Labor Relations.

    The meeting considered and supported by the parties the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation”, developed on the instructions of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin with the aim of improving the provisions governing the apprenticeship contract. Thus, it was proposed to supplement Chapter 32 of the Labor Code with provisions specifying the status of apprenticeship contracts, the obligations of the parties, as well as the types of programs mastered during the apprenticeship period. In addition, it was proposed to include individual entrepreneurs in the circle of persons who are allowed to conclude apprenticeship contracts. For the apprentice, the bill provides for guarantees of employment, as well as the payment of a scholarship at the expense of the employer for the entire period of training. The employer, in turn, will be able to return the funds spent on training in cases where the apprentice has not fulfilled the obligations specified in the contract. In addition, the bill provides for a mechanism for co-financing the costs of employers at the expense of the budgets of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It is expected that the expansion of the practice of using apprenticeship contracts will become an effective mechanism for training qualified personnel, which will help solve the problem of staffing, and will also become a social lift for workers, as it will open up prospects for successful employment, career growth and increased wages.

    The commission members also discussed and supported the draft federal law “On Amending Article 1 of the Federal Law “On the Minimum Wage”, according to which, from January 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase by 20.7% and will amount to 27,093 rubles. The adoption of the bill will lead to an increase in wages for about 4.6 million workers.

    In addition, the members of the RTC were presented with reports on the activities of two regional tripartite commissions for the regulation of social and labor relations – the Leningrad Region and the Republic of Dagestan.

    Other issues were also considered at the meeting. Among them:

    draft federal laws “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of optimizing the mechanism for the implementation by certain categories of citizens of the rights to receive social protection measures (support), state social assistance provided at the expense of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as improving the activities of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation)” and “On Amendments to Article 138⁶ of the Budget Code of the Russian Federation”;

    draft federal law “On the expected period of payment of funded pensions for 2026”;

    draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 69 of the Federal Law “On the Fundamentals of Health Protection of Citizens in the Russian Federation” and the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation”;

    draft resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation “On Amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 30, 2022 No. 511”;

    draft resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation “On the transfer of days off in 2026”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: On July 25 at 15:00 a press conference will be held on the results of the meeting of the Board of Directors on monetary policy

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    The event will be attended by the Chairman of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina and the Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia Alexey Zabotkin.

    Elvira Nabiullina will make a statement on monetary policy and medium-term forecast.

    The press conference will be held at the Bank of Russia press center. The broadcast of the speech will be available on our website, channel inTelegram, as well as on the official page in“VKontakte”.

    Accreditation for journalists is open until 17:00 on July 23 at the address Media@kbr.ru.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: The Russian market has launched an index of benchmark stock issuers

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    “Companies from the financial and non-financial sectors were among the applicants for inclusion in the Program,” notes Ekaterina Abasheeva, Director of the Bank of Russia’s Corporate Relations Department. “Following the review of applications, several issuers demonstrating the necessary institutional quality were selected. We hope that they will grow into a new generation of blue chips — companies that adhere to high standards of corporate governance and are interested in increasing their investment attractiveness. Together with the Moscow Exchange, we will continue to work on forming a pool of high-quality issuers participating in the Program.”

    The decision to include shares in the index is made by a committee, which includes representatives of the Bank of Russia, Moscow Exchange, and the Analytical Credit Rating Agency. The committee evaluates corporate governance, the level of information transparency of the issuer, and its financial and economic indicators. The status of a participant in the Program must be confirmed at least once a year. Issuers whose shares are included in the first or second level of the Moscow Exchange listing can participate in it.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Partner Financing Experiment Extended Until September 2028

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    Law, which extends the experiment in partnership financing, also provides for the improvement of its mechanisms. The law was adopted by the State Duma and approved by the Federation Council.

    The experiment will be carried out from September 1, 2023, on the territory of Bashkortostan, Dagestan, Tatarstan and the Chechen Republic. It was initially announced for two years.

    The law expands the list of partnership financing operations, including opening accounts by banks that have the appropriate license. The list of operations also includes mutual insurance.

    A special committee will be created to approve standards for partner funding. Companies should indicate in their advertising that they are participants in the experiment.

    In addition, the list of grounds for refusing to include organizations in the register of experiment participants is being expanded, as well as the list of grounds for exclusion from it. This will reduce the risks of unscrupulous companies participating in the experiment.

    The purpose of the law is to create a more correct and uniform provision of partnership financing services, to increase the transparency and attractiveness of the experiment, including for foreign investors.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Bank of Russia to supervise installment service operators

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    Laws The State Duma adopted a resolution on requirements for installment service operators and contracts with them.

    Now sellers and installment service operators (intermediaries between the seller and the buyer) will not be able to disguise interest on deferred payments by setting different prices for goods in installments and for cash. The amount of fines that installment service operators can collect from users is also limited.

    In addition, if the citizen’s installment obligations exceed 50 thousand rubles, the service operator will be obliged transfer this information to the credit bureau. This will help banks and microfinance organizations assess the level of a person’s debt burden when applying for a loan or credit. Thus, citizens will be better protected from debt overload and default risks.

    Legislators also gradually limited the maximum period of interest-free installments: from April 1, 2026 – 6 months, from April 1, 2028 – 4 months.

    The changes will come into force on April 1, 2026.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Registration for Finopolis-2025 is open.

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    The Finopolis Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies is 10 years old. This year it will be held from October 8 to 10 at the Sirius federal territory. You can register atwebsite.

    The forum will be attended by the management of the Bank of Russia, representatives of relevant ministries and departments, leading financial and digital fintech companies, as well as opinion leaders in the field of technology. They will discuss trends and vectors of development of financial technologies in various segments of the financial market.

    According to established tradition, an exhibition will open for forum guests, where the latest achievements in the field of innovation will be presented.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: The government has simplified the procedure for issuing permits for businesses

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    The simplified format for issuing licenses and permits in Russia is enshrined in amendments to 69 federal laws. Today, they were approved by the Federation Council. The project lasted four years. During this time, the terms for issuing permits were shortened and the number of required documents was reduced, papers were transferred to electronic form and to a registry model. The project was implemented under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

    The work was carried out as part of an experiment and included more than 400 government services, all of which became available on the government services portal. In 2024 alone, about 9.5 million applications for various types of permits were received. Without a positive decision on these applications, it is illegal to carry out permitting activities.

    The adoption of the law allows us to consolidate the results of the optimization of the permitting process. Thus, thanks to the project, the time for issuing permits has been halved (from 43 to 19 days on average) and the number of documents from applicants (from 8 to 4 documents). Some types of permitting activities have been transferred to a registry model. This has made it possible to abandon paper permits in favor of entries in electronic registers, in which case it is no longer necessary to obtain and store a document on a form.

    “The government is creating conditions for comfortable business in Russia. Optimizing the process of obtaining permits is an important part of this work. We have digitalized the entire procedure: from collecting documents and submitting an application to issuing the permit itself. Entrepreneurs no longer need to duplicate information – government agencies receive it through interdepartmental data exchange. This approach has made it possible to halve the number of requested documents and the time it takes to obtain permits. That is, the procedure is simplified through digital tools without reducing the overall level of security,” commented Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

    The law establishes the possibility of obtaining comprehensive permits in electronic form. This format has been available on the public services portal since June of this year. In particular, the comprehensive services “Opening a Pharmacy” and “Certification of Forest Management Specialists” were launched. The user only needs to submit one application to receive a number of permits at once, which are necessary for carrying out a particular entrepreneurial activity.

    The public services portal also implements six services that provide proactive provision of permits from Rosrybolovstvo, FMBA, Rostransnadzor and Rosmorrechflot. Thus, portal users receive a notification about the need to extend permits. At the same time, the application for registration of such documents is pre-filled automatically taking into account up-to-date information from other state systems. Proactive provision of services for issuing permits is also enshrined in law.

    Amendments to 69 federal laws were prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development, adopted by the State Duma and supported by the Federation Council.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 170 companies from all over the world participated in all eight CIIEs

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    SHANGHAI, July 25 (Xinhua) — A total of 170 overseas companies and 27 institutions have joined the eight China International Import Expos (CIIE), the organizer of the expo announced at a press conference on Friday.

    According to the organizer, more than 50 countries and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the national comprehensive exhibition, which will be held within the framework of the upcoming 8th CIIE this year. Sweden, the UAE and other countries will act as honorary guest countries, and Kyrgyzstan will participate for the first time.

    This year, the volume of reserved exhibition space for the CIIE commercial exposition has exceeded 330,000 square meters, the organizer added.

    As CIIE Deputy Bureau Director Wu Zhengping noted, companies from Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru and other countries set a record in participation, which clearly demonstrates their confidence in the Chinese economy and enthusiasm for the CIIE.

    This year, CIIE will for the first time include a special zone for products from participating least developed countries. The expo will also expand and upgrade the existing African products zone and launch a “cross-border e-commerce product selection platform” to help overseas SMEs successfully enter the Chinese market. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Promotes Preservation of World Cultural Heritage Through Cooperation: Think Tank Report

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    ZHENGZHOU, July 25 (Xinhua) — China is playing an increasingly active role in preserving world cultural heritage, promoting cooperation among civilizations, according to a report released Friday by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency.

    The report, entitled “Jointly Protecting the Treasures of Human Civilization: China’s Concept and Practice of Cultural Heritage Preservation in the New Era,” provides a detailed explanation of China’s efforts to protect and transmit cultural heritage.

    As a key area, the authors highlight China’s efforts to build cross-border partnerships and promote global heritage conservation activities, including projects to assist countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, such as Cambodia, Nepal, Myanmar and Uzbekistan.

    According to the report, China has also launched a number of regional cooperation initiatives, including the Asian Cultural Heritage Preservation Initiative and the Asian Alliance for Cultural Heritage Preservation, which have received positive feedback and brought together the joint efforts of all parties in the Asian region.

    In addition, the document notes that China has built a global community for the protection of cultural heritage through cooperation in implementing relevant conventions, sharing technologies, training talented professionals, responding to challenges, and mutually beneficial development. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee met with the Spanish delegation

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    BEIJING, July 25 (Xinhua) — Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with a delegation led by Catalan regional government head Salvador Illa in Beijing on Friday.

    Yin Li, also secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, recalled that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain.

    According to him, China is willing to work with Spain to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen inter-party exchanges and inter-regional cooperation, promote the continuous deepening and practical implementation of cooperation in various fields, and promote the development of China-Spain and China-EU relations.

    S. Ilya, for his part, stated that Spain is ready to expand exchanges and dialogue with China, deepen cooperation in such areas as inter-party relations, inter-regional contacts, economics and trade, culture, science and technology, in order to bring more benefits to the peoples of both countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Hong Kong SAR, Vanuatu officials discuss strengthening business and trade exchanges

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    HONG KONG, July 25 (Xinhua) — Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive Lee Jiachao met with Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Management Johnny Koanapo Rasu here on Friday.

    Welcoming the visit of J. Koanapo Rasu and his delegation to Hong Kong to participate in trade and economic cooperation activities, Li Jiachao said the SAR invites Vanuatu enterprises to leverage the city’s role as a “super-connector” and “super-value-added creator” to explore overseas markets and China’s hinterland, and expand trade and business exchanges between the two sides.

    Li Jiachao stressed that Hong Kong is currently making full use of its advantage as a link between China’s interior and the rest of the world under the policy of “one country, two systems” and actively deepening international exchanges and cooperation.

    The SAR chief executive also noted that in addition to strengthening development in traditional markets, Hong Kong will continue to explore emerging markets around the world, such as those in the Belt and Road Initiative countries, and expand trade and economic ties with countries in the Global South, including Vanuatu. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Economic activity in Armenia grew by 6.3 percent

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    Yerevan, July 25 (Xinhua) — The economic activity index in Armenia increased by 6.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, the National Statistical Committee of Armenia reported on Friday.

    During the reporting period, the volume of construction increased by 18.5 percent, services (excluding trade) by 9.8 percent, gross agricultural output by 7.3 percent, and domestic trade by 3.9 percent. Industrial production decreased by 12.1 percent compared to the first half of 2024.

    The consumer price index increased by 3.1% over the year, while the industrial price index increased by 2.1%.

    Electricity generation in the first six months of 2025 increased by 0.8 percent compared to the same period last year. –0–

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