NewzIntel.com

Category: Russia

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Copper powder from Russia imported to China for the first time via Heilongjiang river port

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) — Copper powder from Russia was imported into China via a river cargo port in Fuyuan, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, the first time the commodity has been imported into China via a waterway port in the province, which borders Russia, Zhongxinwang reported, citing local authorities.

    A cargo ship carrying 3,700 tons of copper powder has arrived at Manjita Port in Fuyuan City, marking the first time such products have been imported through the city’s cargo port.

    After the cargo arrived at the port, the customs service conducted sampling according to standard procedures. After inspection, this batch of copper powder will be delivered to Chinese enterprises by rail as part of the rail-sea intermodal transportation.

    As noted by the port administration, the successful import of this batch of cargo is of great importance for optimizing the structure of cargo transportation in the port and increasing its comprehensive competitiveness, and also gave a powerful impetus to Chinese-Russian trade and economic cooperation. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinhua Analytical Center Report Highlights Fruitful Results of China-Central Asia Cooperation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 23 (Xinhua) — China and Central Asian countries have deepened comprehensive cooperation, achieving successful results on a wide range of issues, according to a report released by the Xinhua Think Tank on Sunday.

    Tremendous achievements have been made in developing ties in seven key areas: economic and trade exchanges, infrastructure connectivity, energy cooperation, developing sectors, capacity building for development, mutual learning among civilizations, and peace and security, according to a report titled “Developing the Central Asia-China Spirit: Achievements, Possibilities and Prospects of Regional Cooperation” released by the Xinhua News Agency Research Institute, a think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency.

    From rail corridors to renewable energy, from education to cultural exchanges, China-Central Asia cooperation is delivering real benefits on the ground, laying a stronger foundation for shared growth.

    According to the report, the volume and quality of trade and economic cooperation between China and Central Asian countries has increased in recent years, and China has become Central Asia’s largest trading partner and a significant source of investment.

    To promote sustainable growth, China and Central Asian countries have expanded cooperation in science, technology and education. The Lu Ban Workshop has become a new platform for cooperation in international vocational education. Based on local development needs, the Lu Ban Workshops in Central Asia have created demand-driven training models to promote regional poverty reduction and industrialization.

    Humanitarian exchanges are also flourishing. Central Asian tourism, culture and art festivals are growing in popularity in China. Chinese films and TV dramas have become hits in Central Asia. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU student finds out why laser-textured surfaces retain water-repellent properties in a vacuum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Superlyophobicity of laser-textured surfaces in rarefied atmosphere conditions was studied by a 4th-year student Faculty of Physics Novosibirsk State University Nikita Smirnov under the scientific supervision of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the Department of General Physics of the Physics Faculty of NSU, Leading Researcher, Acting Head of Laboratory 10.1 of the S.S. Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Sergey Starinsky. As part of his scientific work, the young researcher compared the indicators of the wetting properties of such surfaces with the data that were obtained under normal atmospheric conditions, and found that the differences between them are insignificant and in both cases the wettability of the surface under study is affected by the temperature factor.

    Superlyophobicity is the property of a surface to repel liquid, forming almost spherical drops that do not spread but roll off it. This state of the surface is determined by such an indicator as the contact angle of wetting – the angle between the solid surface and the tangent to the liquid drop at the point of contact. In superlyophobic surfaces in a normal state without tilting, it exceeds 150°. Superlyophobicity can be achieved by creating structures on the surface that minimize the contact of liquid with the surface. This property of the surface can be useful in various applications where it is necessary to minimize its contact with liquids.

    — It was important for us to study the superlyophobicity of laser-textured materials in a vacuum to test the classical Cassie-Baxter wetting theory, according to which these properties are achieved due to the air retained in the surface texture. And we had a question: what will happen if it is completely removed? Will the liquid flow into the structures or will the surface retain its water-repellent properties. The study of this problem is important and relevant, since the use of superlyophobic surfaces in airless space will solve a number of problems, for example, with icing, protection from condensation and corrosion of various space and suborbital vehicles. Such materials with a “water-repellent” structure have many areas of application. They can also be used in combustion physics. They can be in demand in the space industry – provided that they retain superlyophobicity in vacuum conditions. This is what we had to find out, — said Nikita Smirnov.

    The young researcher turned to the literature on such studies of laser-textured surfaces in vacuum conditions and found only a few published scientific articles on this topic. The authors of only one of them managed to achieve water-repellent properties that would be fully preserved in vacuum conditions. At the same time, the reasons for this phenomenon were not studied in detail, and it was unknown what makes the main contribution to the preservation of these properties in a rarefied atmosphere. In his work, Nikita Smirnov proposed using superlyophobic surfaces with a developed structure, created using pulsed laser exposure and covered with a repellent fluoropolymer layer. This approach is easy to implement, since it is quite easy to reproduce the results obtained under known conditions and no special conditions are required for texturing. Another important advantage is the low cost of the technology, achieved due to the fact that in recent decades lasers have become more widespread and effective, and their use is widely used in various areas of production. It was proposed to spray the fluoropolymer coating in a thin layer so that the texture obtained by the laser would not change at the micron level, but would only be covered with a repellent layer. Nikita Smirnov decided to study the hydrodynamics of liquid droplets on superlyophobic surfaces inclined at a small angle (

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: International passenger airlines have linked Xinjiang with all Central Asian countries

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    URUMQI, June 23 (Xinhua) — International passenger airlines have linked northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with all five Central Asian countries, according to Xinjiang Airport Group Co., Ltd.

    According to the data, international passenger air routes have now linked Xinjiang with a total of 21 cities in 17 countries, including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia, as well as countries in Western, South and Southeast Asia.

    As previously reported by the Xinjiang branch of China Southern Airlines, since the beginning of 2025, the volume of passenger and cargo air transportation from Xinjiang to Central Asia has grown by 36 percent and 200 percent year-on-year, respectively.

    During the peak summer holiday season, up to 70 flights are expected to operate weekly between Xinjiang and the Central Asian region.

    The aforementioned corporation expressed its willingness to continue to open, increase the frequency or restore passenger flights connecting Xinjiang with more places around the world to advance the construction of an efficient and smooth connectivity network under the Belt and Road Initiative.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Inner Mongolia: Creating a ‘Blue Sea’ in the Desert

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Over the past two years, the “solar photovoltaic panel desertification control” model has been widely applied in the Kuzupchi and Ulanbukh deserts in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, resulting in 14.89 million mu of land being greened. Photo by Xinhua News Agency correspondent Lian Zhen.

    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   >  

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: China’s UN Ambassador Condemns US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (Xinhua) — China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong condemned the United States at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Sunday for attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities.

    “Yesterday (Saturday) the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. China strongly condemns the US attacks on Iran and the bombing of nuclear sites under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards,” the Chinese diplomat said. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: China’s UN Ambassador Condemns US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (Xinhua) — China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong condemned the United States at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Sunday for attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities.

    “Yesterday (Saturday) the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. China strongly condemns the US attacks on Iran and the bombing of nuclear sites under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards,” the Chinese diplomat said. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbU and RT agree on cooperation | Saint Petersburg State University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University – Saint Petersburg State University –

    The cooperation includes a wide range of joint activities: from organizing internships and professional training for students within the framework of an educational project RT Schoolbefore university students participate in international programs.

    Employment in the information and communications sector has grown by 20% in five years

    “St. Petersburg University always strives to find advanced solutions in a variety of areas. We are ready to build an effective modern system of interaction between education and media, and contribute to the development of the Russian media industry. Particular attention in this work will be paid to the training of highly qualified specialists who will become the future of the Russian media sphere. I am confident that together we will create a powerful platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and innovative solutions,” said St. Petersburg University Rector Nikolay Kropachev.

    At St. Petersburg University, journalism students gain unique practical skills at the St. Petersburg University Media Center, where they can take part in preparing news stories about the life of the University, realize their creative potential at the art and radio editorial offices, and create their own original projects.

    “For RT, developing the young generation of specialists is a priority task. We are convinced that the future depends on the professionalism and fresh ideas of those who are just starting their journey today. Therefore, cooperation with such an authoritative educational institution as St. Petersburg State University is of great importance to us. The signing of this agreement is a significant step in the development of our educational project “RT School”. This partnership will provide students of St. Petersburg State University with a unique opportunity to acquire practical skills and learn from world-famous professionals working for RT, and will also become fertile ground for cultivating new talents in the media,” said Vera Kharina, General Director of ANO TV-Novosti.

    Guided by the desire for comprehensive development of partnerships, the University and the organization have agreed to mutually study the experience and improve the qualifications of the company’s specialists at the University. It is also planned to jointly develop and implement priority areas of activity of the parties, create common information resources, publications, audio and video materials dedicated to various areas of activity of St. Petersburg State University.

    The RT international television network includes news channels in English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Serbian and French, and the RTD documentary channel in Russian and English. The network also includes online portals in eight languages and the global multimedia agency Ruptly, which offers exclusive content to television channels around the world. RT is present in Chinese on popular Chinese social networks, as well as on social networks in Hindi. RT is available 24 hours a day to over 900 million viewers in more than 100 countries.

    The parties also agreed on cooperation in the field of information coverage of the University’s international projects, language teaching, including rare African languages such as Xhosa, the implementation of educational programs in the field of artificial intelligence, work on the creation of an explanatory dictionary of the state language of the Russian Federation, support for SVO participants and their children, including the organization of training in additional educational programs, the activities of the University’s representative offices abroad, the development of the SPbU online school and the promotion of advanced scientific developments in current areas of research.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee visited Germany

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BERLIN, June 22 (Xinhua) — Yuan Jiajun, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee, led a party delegation to visit Germany from June 19 to 22 at the invitation of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).

    Yuan Jiajun met with German Chancellor of the Federal Chancellery Torsten Frey, SPD co-chair Saskia Esken and North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.

    Yuan Jiajun also attended a number of events, including a bilateral dialogue on economic and trade cooperation and the launch ceremony of the first ASEAN Express train, an extension of the China-Europe freight rail service.

    As a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee said, the important agreements reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined the course for the further development of China-Germany comprehensive strategic partnership.

    China, Yuan Jiajun pointed out, hopes to strengthen strategic communication with Germany, unleash the potential of bilateral cooperation, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-Germany and China-EU relations.

    The CPC intends to deepen exchanges and contacts with various political parties in Germany to ensure a clear understanding of the goals and tasks of China’s reform and development, and promote the development of bilateral relations through concrete achievements of inter-party exchanges, he said.

    Yuan Jiajun assured that Chongqing will implement the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries, expand cooperation with the German side in the fields of technological innovation, trade and economic logistics, green and low-carbon development and industry, so as to contribute to the friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Germany.

    Representatives of the German side, in turn, pointed out that both Germany and China are important major countries, and strengthening cooperation between them will help bring more certainty to the world. According to representatives of the FRG, Germany expects to expand exchanges and cooperation with China at the inter-party and regional levels, strengthen contacts and coordination in international affairs, and promote progress in German-Chinese and European-Chinese relations.

    During the visit, Yuan Jiajun also held separate meetings with the heads of Siemens, Mercedes-Benz Group and other representatives of German business and industry circles. He spoke about Xi Jinping Thought on Governance and the significant opportunities for China’s cooperation with other countries provided by the decisions of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on further comprehensively deepening reform, expanding high-level opening up to external development and achieving high-quality development.

    In addition, Yuan Jiajun was present at the signing of agreements on several cooperation projects. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Kazakhstan Forum on Exchanges and Cooperation in High-Tech Industries Held in Astana

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — The first China-Kazakhstan Forum on Exchanges and Cooperation in High-Tech Industries was held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Sunday. The event, attended by government officials, enterprises and media from the two countries, discussed new opportunities for bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various cutting-edge industries, including artificial intelligence and cross-border e-commerce.

    Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Asset Nusupov noted that in the era of rapid technological development, digital transformation plays a decisive role in ensuring sustainable economic growth and strengthening the positions of national economies in the global arena. He is convinced that with active interaction with Chinese partners, it is possible not only to strengthen bilateral economic ties, but also to set new benchmarks for sustainable technological growth.

    According to Liu Gang, Secretary General of the International Committee for Belt and Road Think Tank Cooperation, China-Kazakhstan cooperation is at a new historical starting point. He expressed hope that through this forum, the two sides can jointly find more opportunities for cooperation and open a new chapter in the joint construction of the Belt and Road through high-quality development.

    Deputy General Director for Commerce at KTZ Express Ulugbek Orazov said that it is especially important to implement new infrastructure solutions, and logistics is becoming a key element of trust between countries and partners. According to him, KTZ Express expects to ensure, together with Chinese partners, the integration of logistics and supply chain management in e-commerce using innovative technologies.

    As noted by Diana Nazarbayeva, Director of International Business Development at Kazpost, China is not only a major trading partner, but also a key innovation center. Kazpost’s cooperation with Chinese marketplaces, logistics companies, and infrastructure partners is long-term and strategic, she added.

    Board member and CEO of Beijing Polyking New Horizons Technology Industry Li Kangchao expressed hope that the forum will provide the company with the opportunity to develop cooperation with Kazakhstan in areas such as the creation of e-commerce infrastructure, cross-border settlement operations and training of e-commerce specialists, in order to promote further development of trade and economic exchanges and industrial development of both countries.

    During the event, an agreement on cooperation in the field of e-commerce was signed between Beijing Polyking New Horizons Technology Industry and Kazpost.

    The forum was organized by the New Media Center of China’s Xinhua News Agency. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Azerbaijan prepares to export hazelnuts and almonds to China – Head of Department of Azerbaijan Food Security Agency A. Aliyev

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Baku, June 22 /Xinhua/ — Azerbaijan is taking active measures to organize the export of hazelnuts, almonds and chicken products to China, Akber Aliyev, head of the department of the Food Security Agency of Azerbaijan, said in an interview with Xinhua recently.

    According to him, close cooperation is underway with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. “We are currently working on coordinating protocols regulating exports, and we expect to sign them by the end of this year,” A. Aliyev noted.

    In recent years, Azerbaijan has seen steady growth in its agricultural sector, especially crop production. The country is one of the world’s leading producers of hazelnuts, which are an important export item for Azerbaijan.

    “We have already sent the necessary documentation and technical requirements to the Chinese side. We are also working with local manufacturers so that they can bring their processes into line with international standards,” the Xinhua source said.

    A. Aliyev emphasized that in 2024, Azerbaijan received the official status of a country free of bird flu. This opens the way for the supply of not only nuts, but also chicken products to the Chinese market.

    “After signing all the protocols, we plan to begin exporting products to China that meet the requirements of the Chinese side. We are working in stages and in close cooperation with entrepreneurs and specialized structures,” he added.

    Azerbaijan is located in the southeast of Transcaucasia, at the junction of Europe and Asia. Nuts, including hazelnuts, are a specific product of Azerbaijan, which occupies one of the leading places in the world in hazelnut production. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and 3rd Silk Road International Communication Conference Held in Astana

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — The China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum and the 3rd Silk Road International Communication Conference are being held at the Presidential Center of Kazakhstan on Sunday.

    At the opening ceremony of the forum, a congratulatory message from the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was read out.

    “I congratulate you on the visit of the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Xi Jinping to Kazakhstan and the beginning of the collegial meetings held on the occasion of the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit. Such events contribute to the establishment of humanitarian dialogue between Kazakhstan, the countries of Central Asia and China, and the intensification of cultural cooperation. Kazakh-Chinese relations, based on the principles of good-neighborliness, friendship and eternal comprehensive strategic partnership, are strengthening every year,” says the address, which was read by the assistant to the President of Kazakhstan Arman Kyrykbayev.

    The address notes that in 2025, declared the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan, events will be held aimed at deepening mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries. “I am convinced that important proposals and valuable opinions will be expressed at this meeting, which will improve communication between the media of our countries. I wish the participants fruitful work, prosperity and success,” added K.-Zh. Tokayev.

    In his speech at the opening of the forum, Fu Hua, Director General of the Chinese news agency Xinhua, noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping has consistently paid special attention to the development of cooperation between China and Central Asia. According to the Director General, a stable, prosperous, harmonious and interconnected Central Asia is of great importance to the entire world.

    Fu Hua said that Xinhua is willing to work with its counterparts in media and think tanks in Central Asian countries to strengthen media exchanges, deepen cooperation in various fields such as news journalism, technological development, personnel exchanges, focus on the actual situation and development needs of China and Central Asia, conduct joint research on issues of common concern, strengthen field research, analysis and evaluation, information exchange and sharing of results, issue more meaningful and practical analytical reports, and put forward proposals for developing China-Central Asia cooperation.

    As Qiu Xiaoqi, deputy head of the China Society for Public Diplomacy, noted, the official launch of the China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum marks a new stage of exchanges and cooperation between the journalistic, analytical and cultural circles of the six countries, which will provide stronger and more effective intellectual support and public opinion support for the process of building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. According to Qiu Xiaoqi, all parties should make every effort to better tell the stories of China-Central Asia cooperation and the modernization of the Global South.

    First Deputy Director of the Agency for Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan Tursunali Kuziev emphasized that the Uzbek side fully agrees with the proverb “A close neighbor is better than a distant relative” and makes constant efforts to build good-neighborly, friendly, mutually beneficial and win-win relations between Central Asia and China. He expressed hope that the current conference will become another highly effective platform for the Central Asian states and China to exchange views, stimulate innovative ideas and plan areas for future cooperation.

    In his speech, Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin pointed out that the “China-Central Asian spirit” demonstrates the six countries’ firm aspiration for good-neighborliness, friendship, solidarity and mutual assistance. According to him, the media is an important bridge and link that promotes mutual understanding and rapprochement between peoples. The ambassador called for joint efforts for common development, proper interpretation of the “China-Central Asian spirit” and the creation of a favorable public opinion environment to promote high-quality development of relations between China and Central Asia.

    Speaking at the opening ceremony, Secretary-General of the China-Central Asia Format Sun Weidong stated that think tanks and media outlets of the six countries bear an important responsibility in strengthening the social foundation of the China-Central Asia community with a shared future. He assured that the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Format is willing to work closely with all parties to actively serve the cooperation mechanisms and platforms in all areas and contribute to building an even closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

    In his speech, Zu Bin, a board member of China Huadian Corporation, pointed out that China Huadian, as one of the world’s largest energy enterprises, intends to comprehensively implement the initiative to jointly build the “Belt and Road” and the agreement of the “China-Central Asia” summit, adhere to the concept of mutual benefit and common gain, help Central Asian countries convert their resource advantages into development advantages, and promote the rapid development of green cooperation within the framework of the “Belt and Road”.

    During the forum, the analytical center’s report “Development of the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation” was published in Chinese, Russian and English.

    The theme of the forum is “Media Integration and Accumulation of Wisdom to Create a New Chapter of China-Central Asia Cooperation.” Participants of the event discuss ways to expand regional information exchanges, launch joint projects and strengthen humanitarian ties. The organizers are the Xinhua News Agency and the Television and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan. The forum is attended by about 140 representatives of the media industry of China and five Central Asian countries. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinhua Publishes Report “Development of the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities, and Prospects for Regional Cooperation”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — The state-run Xinhua Analytical Center on Sunday released a report in the Kazakh capital Astana titled “Development of the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Possibilities and Prospects of Regional Cooperation.”

    The report describes the fruitful results of cooperation between China and Central Asia, highlights existing opportunities and challenges, and analyzes the prospects for regional cooperation.

    According to the report, since the beginning of the new era, China-Central Asia cooperation has achieved fruitful results in seven key areas: trade and economic exchanges, infrastructure, energy cooperation, emerging economic sectors, enhancing development potential, mutual learning among civilizations, and safeguarding peace and tranquility.

    As the authors point out, China and the five Central Asian countries have become good neighbors, friends, partners, and brothers sharing a common destiny. Together, the six countries have created a new landscape of friendly, stable, and prosperous neighborhood in Eurasia.

    China and Central Asian countries have formed a “China-Central Asian spirit” of mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance and promoting joint modernization through high-quality development, setting a standard for regional cooperation for the world.

    The report notes that China’s high-quality development and its high-level opening up to the outside world, together with a new wave of scientific, technological and industrial transformation, have provided significant opportunities for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. However, their interaction faces risks and challenges such as unilateralism, protectionism, geopolitical risks and non-traditional security threats.

    The authors emphasize that further cooperation between China and Central Asia should be guided by the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as three major global initiatives – the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.

    The report calls for the principle of mutual support, common development, common security and friendship passed down from generation to generation to be firmly upheld. The parties should make joint efforts to consolidate the foundation of a regional community with a shared future, open a new chapter in the history of regional prosperity, build a common shield of security and stability, and compose a new symphony of people-to-people ties. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: At least 19 killed in suicide bombing at church in eastern Damascus

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    DAMASCUS, June 22 (Xinhua) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at Mar Elias Church in the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday during a mass, killing at least 19 people and wounding dozens more, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

    According to local media, the explosion occurred in the Mar Elias church in the Al-Dueila area.

    Syria’s internal security agency said the attacker belonged to the extremist group Islamic State, also known as Daesh.

    The explosion caused numerous civilian casualties, the Syrian Civil Defense said, without giving exact figures.

    Authorities have called on residents not to gather at the scene of the incident so as not to interfere with the work of emergency services.

    At this time, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: CPPCC National Committee Chairman Meets with Speaker of Thailand’s National Assembly

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) — Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Wan Muhamad Nor Matha, chairman of the National Assembly (parliament) and speaker of the House of Representatives (lower house) of Thailand, in Beijing on Sunday.

    Wang Huning recalled that in February of this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Phetongthan Shinawatra reached important agreements on deepening the construction of a China-Thailand community of shared destiny and indicated the future direction of development of bilateral ties.

    As the CPPCC National Committee Chairman noted, China hopes to work with Thailand to seize the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to continue the traditional friendship, strengthen the political, economic and social foundation of the China-Thailand community with a shared future, and bring greater benefits to the peoples of both countries.

    Wang Huning announced the CPPCC National Committee’s intention to contribute to the development of interstate relations.

    Wan Muhamad Nor Matha, for his part, stressed that Thai-Chinese friendship has a long history, and the concept of “Thailand and China are close as one family” is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

    According to him, the Thai side supports a number of global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields, including the joint construction of the Belt and Road, economy, trade and tourism.

    Wan Muhamad Nor Matha added that the Thai parliament is committed to expanding exchanges and cooperation with China to promote the common development and prosperity of the two countries. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Explosions reported in central and southern Iran as a result of Israeli attacks

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    TEHRAN, June 22 (Xinhua) — Explosions rocked Iran’s southern city of Bushehr, home to a nuclear power plant, and the central province of Yazd on Sunday, Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported.

    As Fars reports, citing a statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the explosions in Yazd were the result of Israel’s “aggression” against two military zones in the province.

    Speaking about the attacks, Yazd provincial government spokesman Saeed Rastgari said the situation was under the control of local security forces and law enforcement agencies.

    Deputy Governor of Yazd Province for Political and Security Affairs Esmail Dehestani, in turn, stated that there was no damage to water and electricity infrastructure as a result of the strikes.

    According to the Iranian semi-official Tasnim news agency, commenting on the explosions in Bushehr, the deputy governor of the province of the same name for political, security and social affairs, Ehsan Jahanian, explained that they occurred due to Israeli airstrikes on two military facilities.

    He also added that the city’s air defense systems immediately responded to the enemy targets and destroyed them. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mongolia’s industrial production fell by 0.6 percent in the first five months of 2025.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ULAN BATOR, June 22 (Xinhua) — Mongolia’s industrial output fell 0.6 percent year-on-year to 15.5 trillion tugriks (over 4.3 billion U.S. dollars) in the first five months of 2025, local media reported Sunday, citing data from the National Statistics Committee.

    “The decline is due to a 4.6 percent reduction in the production of key products in the mining and extractive industries,” the official statement says.

    During the reporting period, coal production volumes decreased year-on-year by 23.7 percent, while crude oil production decreased by 14.9 percent.

    Currently, the mining industry remains one of the main drivers of the Mongolian economy, as Mongolia is rich in natural resources such as gold, copper and coal. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinhua and the Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan signed a cooperation agreement

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — Director General of China’s Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua and Kazakh Presidential Aide Arman Kyrykbayev exchanged copies of a signed cooperation agreement in the Kazakh capital Astana on Sunday.

    According to the agreement, the Xinhua New Media Center will support the Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan in the field of new media technologies and provide consulting services of the think tank for the development of Kazakhstan’s big data and computing centers, as well as for the construction and operation of the China-Kazakhstan Exchange and Cooperation Center. In addition, the parties agreed to carry out labor exchanges and training.

    The Kazakh side hopes that the exchange and cooperation center will provide support in such areas as cultural innovation, Kazakh-Chinese settlements, ensuring uninterrupted trade, cross-border transactions with intellectual property, personnel exchange and training. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Iranian FM calls US military aggression against Iranian nuclear facilities ‘crossing red line’

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ISTANBUL, June 22 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday strongly condemned the U.S. military aggression against the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities, saying Tehran is considering multiple options to respond to the “crossing of a red line.”

    “The US attack on Iran is a flagrant, serious and unprecedented violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law,” A. Araghchi emphasized at a press conference in Istanbul.

    The diplomat noted that the American administration, which “tramples on the law,” bears “sole and full” responsibility for the consequences of its act of “aggression.”

    “Of course, the door to diplomacy should always be open. But this is not the case now. My country is under attack, aggression, and we must respond based on our legitimate right to self-defense. We will do this as long as necessary and necessary,” A. Araghchi said.

    “We are now counting the damage,” he added, calling on the world and international organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, to act in accordance with their responsibilities in the face of this “violation of international law.”

    The Iranian Foreign Minister also said that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on June 23 to discuss the developments in the aftermath of the American strikes.

    Currently, A. Araghchi is in Turkey, where he arrived to participate in the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Astana Consensus adopted at China-Central Asia News Agency Forum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on Sunday. The forum adopted the Astana Consensus of the China-Central Asia News Agency Forum, which proposes deepening cooperation between the media of China and Central Asian countries and promoting the building of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

    The two sides noted that over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries, their relations have been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with all-round cooperation continuously deepening. As stated in the document, the two sides are jointly building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future based on mutual assistance, common development, common security and friendship from generation to generation, making contributions to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.

    The parties highly appreciated the results of cooperation between the media of China and the five Central Asian countries in recent years in such aspects as news exchange, high-level contacts and information coverage. It was emphasized that close communication and interaction between the media of the six countries within the framework of such multilateral mechanisms as the World Media Summit, the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum and the China-Central Asia News Agency Forum are conducive to further deepening mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Central Asia, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and advancing the construction of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

    The two sides noted that in the face of rapid and profound changes in the world and the complex international situation, the media of China and the five Central Asian countries should further expand exchanges, deepen cooperation, join forces and coordinate actions to promote international justice, push global governance in a more just and reasonable direction, inject new impetus into efforts to strengthen the unity and cooperation of the Global South and promote world peace and development.

    The two sides agreed to develop and utilize the China-Central Asia News Agency Forum, conduct active bilateral and multilateral people-to-people exchanges, intensify high-level contacts and mutual visits of staff, organize joint reporting, professional exchange seminars and personnel training events to deepen mutual understanding, promote mutual learning and exchange of experience, and build media capacity.

    The parties agreed that in the context of the rapid development of artificial intelligence /AI/ technologies, it is necessary to firmly adhere to journalistic ethics and professional standards, provide the audience with reliable, objective, comprehensive and impartial news information, oppose the use of AI technologies for such purposes as fabricating fake news and spreading rumors, and protect the authority of the media and public trust in them.

    The two sides expressed support for further strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the field of economic information, as well as deepening cooperation in information exchange, holding events and sharing resources within the Belt and Road Economic Information Partnership network.

    The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation within multilateral mechanisms such as the World Media Summit, the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum and the International Committee for Belt and Road Think Tank Cooperation, actively support and participate in activities within the context of these mechanisms, and make joint contributions to their development.

    The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum was initiated and held by the Chinese Xinhua News Agency within the framework of the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit. The forum was attended by the heads of the Xinhua News Agency, the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz National News Agency Kabar, the National News Agency of Tajikistan Khovar, the Media-Turkmen News Agency, and the National News Agency of Uzbekistan. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Strongly Condemns US Attack on Iran – Chinese Foreign Ministry /more details/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) — China strongly condemns the U.S. attacks on Iran and the U.S. bombing of nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.

    The diplomat said this while commenting on the statement by US President Donald Trump that the United States had struck three nuclear facilities in Iran.

    As the official representative noted, by its actions the United States seriously violated the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and also exacerbated tensions in the Middle East.

    China calls on all parties to the conflict, first and foremost Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and begin dialogue and negotiations, the official representative emphasized.

    According to him, the Chinese side is ready to cooperate with the international community to consolidate efforts, defend justice, and contribute to the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinjiang’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Sector Shows Dynamic Growth

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    URUMQI, June 22 (Xinhua) — The cross-border e-commerce sector in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has seen dynamic growth, with the advantages of two key ports of Alashankou and Horgos as “global purchasing and selling” channels becoming increasingly evident, achieving highly efficient and smooth trade flow.

    Alashankou Port has seen strong growth in cross-border e-commerce. In the first five months of this year, 55.7376 million parcels worth 3.579 billion yuan (about 492 million U.S. dollars) were exported through Alashankou in cross-border online commerce, up 103 percent year-on-year. At the Alashankou Comprehensive Bonded Zone Cross-Border E-Commerce Industrial Park, trucks loaded with toys, consumer goods and other products bearing the stamp “Made in China” are constantly streaming toward Europe, Russia and other regions.

    “From January to May this year, our company’s cross-border e-commerce export volume exceeded 20 million parcels, up 50 percent year-on-year and reaching a historical high,” Kong Xianglin, deputy general manager of Oushengtong Kahang International Logistics Co., Ltd., told Xinhua. “We are currently cooperating with platforms such as Pinduoduo and AliExpress to build overseas warehouses. In the second half of the year, business with Europe is expected to grow by another 60 percent.”

    With explosive growth, cross-border e-commerce at Horgos is complementing Alashankou’s success. Over the same period, the port is expected to reach 28.05 billion yuan in trade volume, a staggering 890 percent year-on-year increase. At the cargo yard of Zhongguang Zhida Co., Ltd., daily necessities, small appliances, air conditioners and other goods are packed into containers before being shipped.

    “Today, our company’s trading volume has reached US$700 million, up about 110 percent from a year ago and a record high,” said Jiang Yong, deputy general manager of Zhongguang Zhida Co., Ltd. “Based on Khorgos’s advanced industrial base and highly efficient logistics network, we will continue to deepen our presence in the Central Asian and European markets,” he continued.

    The strong growth of the two ports is driven by the continuous optimization of the business environment and the upgrading of infrastructure. The Alashankou Port Authority, taking advantage of the Belt and Road Initiative, has invested in building a multifunctional cross-border e-commerce industrial park, attracting 15 companies and covering all import and export models. The Horgos Cross-Border E-Commerce Industrial Park has also brought together more than 40 enterprises and is purposefully building a comprehensive service ecosystem covering the entire supply chain.

    Zhang Yan, head of the New Business Model Department of Alashankou Port and Commerce Bureau, said: “We actively leverage the advantages of geographical location and industrial agglomeration, implement various support measures, solve practical difficulties for enterprises, and continuously provide cross-border e-commerce companies with turnkey services, from warehouse logistics to financial services.”

    At present, Alashankou and Horgos are making the transition from a “transit corridor economy” to an “industrial cluster economy”. With innovative models and an open ecosystem, they are jointly building a digital trade hub in a key area of the Silk Road Economic Belt, giving a strong impetus to the deepening of the opening up of Xinjiang’s border areas. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Astana hosted the China-Central Asia news agency forum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 22 (Xinhua) — The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on Sunday. As one of the outcomes of the Second China-Central Asia Summit, the forum was initiated and hosted by Xinhua News Agency. It was attended by heads of Xinhua News Agency, Kazakh Presidential Television and Radio Broadcasting Complex, Kyrgyz National News Agency Kabar, Tajikistan National News Agency Khovar, Media-Turkmen News Agency and Uzbekistan National News Agency.

    Fu Hua, Director General of Xinhua News Agency, chaired the forum and delivered a speech. He said that under the joint leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and the leaders of Central Asian countries, exchanges and cooperation between China and the countries in the region have gained new important historical opportunities and shown incredibly bright prospects. News agencies of China and Central Asia are charged with the responsibility of spreading the “Central Asia-China Spirit” and promoting high-quality development in the region, jointly telling the stories of China-Central Asia cooperation, promoting China-Central Asia people-to-people and cultural exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, advancing innovation and cooperation in media technology, deepening exchanges and cooperation between news agencies, and contributing to promoting the building of a community with a shared future for China and Central Asia.

    The officials of news agencies of the Central Asian countries highly appreciated the important role played by the China-Central Asia News Agency Forum in strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation, and expressed their willingness to continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Chinese media including the Xinhua News Agency, jointly promote the “Central Asia-China Spirit”, and make due contributions to promoting mutual learning among civilizations and achieving common development.

    Director General of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Raushan Kazhibayeva noted that the successful holding of the Second China-Central Asia Summit outlined the direction for the development of relations between China and the countries of the region. This forum is a vivid manifestation of good-neighborliness and deep friendship between China and the countries of Central Asia, and the media should support and promote the implementation of the results achieved at the summit.

    Mederbek Shermetaliev, Director General of the Kyrgyz National News Agency Kabar, said that the Belt and Road Initiative has opened up new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Central Asia. Strengthening information exchange and cooperation between all parties will help present an objective, truthful and three-dimensional image of China and Central Asian countries.

    According to Subhiddin Shamsiddinzoda, Director of the National Information Agency of Tajikistan “Khovar”, fruitful results have been achieved in cooperation between the Central Asian countries and China in the field of media. He also expressed hope for continued in-depth exchange of views on issues such as training talents in the field of communications, strengthening cooperation between universities and promoting the development of creative industries.

    Bekdurdy Amansaryev, Director General of the Media-Turkmen Information Agency, said all parties should set an example in establishing information partnerships based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. New technologies have expanded the space for cooperation between media outlets, he noted, adding that he hopes to strengthen cooperation in the field of new media and promote digital transformation.

    Abdusaid Kuchimov, Director General of the National News Agency of Uzbekistan, noted that the media plays an important role in strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Central Asian countries and China. Media partners from Central Asia and China came together to strengthen their cooperation, which is of great importance for discussing ways to overcome common challenges.

    The forum participants agreed that the world is changing and facing many challenges, such as the spread of disinformation. The media of China and Central Asian countries should join efforts to enhance cooperation in information exchange, news dissemination and promotion of technological innovation to create a favorable information environment for regional peace and development.

    Following the forum, the Astana Consensus was adopted. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army says it hit fighter jets, missile sites in Iran

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    JERUSALEM, June 22 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its fighter jets struck two warplanes at Dezful airport in western Iran on Sunday morning.

    The statement said eight rocket launchers had been “neutralized” in separate strikes earlier in the morning, six of which were poised to fire into Israeli territory.

    It reported that on Saturday evening, about 20 Israeli fighter jets struck dozens of military targets in Iran.

    According to the statement, the targets hit included a military facility housing components for the production of explosives, a weapons depot and production facilities, as well as air defense systems. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi’an City Becoming an Attractive Entrepreneurial Destination for Central Asian Youth

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    XI’AN, June 22 (Xinhua) — “How is business going in Kazakhstan? Are there any difficulties in establishing contacts?” Begench Sakhedov, a Turkmen national, asked his business partner Wang Yi from Shaanxi Province, who was in Almaty at the time, via video link from Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. “Everything is going well. There are no problems in communication, even though I do not speak English or Russian, because many Kazakhs speak Chinese,” Wang Yi replied.

    As transnational partners, Wang Yi and B. Sahedov jointly run a company in Xi’an that provides cultural exchange services. As trade, economic and cultural exchanges between China and Central Asian countries expand, their company, registered in September 2023, has seen good growth.

    “After the successful holding of the first China-Central Asia Summit, we clearly felt that students from the five Central Asian countries have increased their desire to study in China because coming to China means more opportunities and no difficulties with employment,” the company’s business director, Turkmen Yagshi Aizhanov, told Xinhua. “In 2024, we helped more than 800 people come to study in China, most of them from the five Central Asian countries.”

    As mutual visa-free travel agreements between China and Central Asian countries come into effect, travel has also become more convenient. “We are currently cooperating with more than 100 universities in China,” B. Sakhedov noted.

    Xi’an, where a large number of universities and scientific and educational resources are concentrated, has become one of the popular cities for students from Central Asia who come to study in China. In recent years, many young people from Central Asia, such as B. Sakhedov, who came to China to receive higher education, choose Xi’an after graduating to start their entrepreneurial journey here.

    The Qinchuanyuan Science and Technology Big Market in Xi’an New Area, Shaanxi Province, hosted an exchange of views on entrepreneurship among foreign youth. Amina Gusarova from Kyrgyzstan told Xinhua that she registered a consulting company in Xi’an late last year. “We have already signed our first order. A Chinese enterprise that needs to expand its business is going to Kyrgyzstan for a study tour, and we provide them with comprehensive services, from consulting to translation.”

    “We have been implementing a pilot project on entrepreneurship among foreign specialists since May 2023. To date, 18 expat startup projects have already been attracted, most of the entrepreneurs are from five Central Asian countries,” said Han Ping, deputy head of the Department of Scientific and Technological Innovation and New Economy of Xi’an New Area in Shaanxi Province. “They have a very strong desire to work and live in China, and at the same time, they often invite business partners from Central Asia to Xi’an to seek cooperation opportunities.”

    Doniyor Matmusayev from Uzbekistan is one such entrepreneur. After graduating from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2023, he registered a trading company in Xi’an that supplies Chinese goods to Central Asian countries and Russia. “We sell Chinese construction equipment to Uzbekistan, and some Chinese brands of equipment are doing very well there; we mainly sell auto parts to Kazakhstan, but Chinese electric cars are also very popular there; and we mainly supply electronics to Russia, such as switches, servers, etc.,” he said.

    Over the past two years, D. Matmusaev has worked in the provinces of Guangdong (South China), Jiangsu (East China), Zhejiang (East China), Shandong (East China) and other places. “The opening of a direct flight from Xi’an to Uzbekistan has significantly reduced the logistics shoulder. Now our electronics are delivered by air in three hours and cleared through customs on the same day,” said D. Matmusaev. “We transport large-sized equipment by road or by international freight railway routes from China to Europe. Road transportation takes 15 days, and the convenience of China-Europe express trains is not even worth mentioning.”

    According to statistics from the Shaanxi Provincial Commerce Department, the province’s foreign trade turnover with the five Central Asian countries has been growing every year. In 2024, it reached 8.575 billion yuan (about 1.18 billion US dollars), which is 48.1 percent more than the previous year. Thanks to such development dynamics, Chinese ice cream has now appeared in the product range. To make the partners more confident, in early April, D. Matmusaev accompanied a client from Uzbekistan on a trip to a Chinese ice cream factory.

    “Ice cream is a new project. We started working on it in March. These are types and flavors specially adapted for Uzbekistan from the supplier. From the beginning of April to the present, we have already sent 7 trucks of products, and they are very popular,” said D. Matmusayev.

    Today, the total volume of trade of his company with the countries of Central Asia and Russia has exceeded 2 million US dollars. “My dream is to do global business. We are ready to expand the sphere of trade and plan to start cooperation with the regions of the Middle East, Europe and America, because Chinese products are popular in an increasing number of countries, and this is an excellent business opportunity,” shared D. Matmusaev. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing authorities urge people to take precautions amid prolonged heat wave

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) — Beijing authorities have urged the public to take precautions as the city continues to be gripped by a heat wave.

    Temperatures in the central part of the city ranged from 34.7 to 35.6 degrees Celsius at midday on Sunday, according to the Beijing Meteorological Observatory.

    A yellow alert for high temperatures was issued in the capital at 2.30pm on Friday, with meteorologists predicting continued hot weather throughout the coming week.

    Local authorities advised residents to limit their time outdoors and replenish fluids in a timely manner. Workers working outdoors, such as construction workers, traffic police officers, sanitation workers, and couriers, were advised to adjust their work schedules to prevent negative phenomena such as heatstroke and sunstroke.

    Beijing authorities also warned the public to use electricity safely to prevent fires, and urged parents to closely monitor children who could be at risk of drowning while trying to cool off in rivers. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: |Sirens sound in Israel as Iran launches new wave of missiles

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JERUSALEM, June 22 (Xinhua) — Sirens sounded in central and northern Israel and in Israeli-controlled Jerusalem as Iran launched a new wave of ballistic missiles.

    Israelis in the affected areas were advised to remain in bomb shelters.

    It was Iran’s first ballistic missile strike on Israel in more than a day – and the first since the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.

    Israel closed its airspace as an apparent precaution following the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the Israel Airports Authority said earlier.

    The IDF said in a statement that with the approval of Defense Minister Israel Katz and after assessing the situation, it was determined that changes would be made to the Home Front Command instructions immediately as of 03:45 Sunday /00:45 GMT/.

    Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said the United States had completed attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, namely “Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan.” –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: WEF Managing Director: China’s Economy Shows Resilience, Prioritizing Investment in Technology, High-Skills

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities are taking a long-term approach to economic development, investing in technology and human capital, which is evident in the evolution of emerging industries, be it green energy, industrial transformation or advanced manufacturing, said Jim Hui Neo, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

    In an exclusive interview with Xinhua ahead of the upcoming Summer Davos forum, which will be held from June 24 to 26 in Tianjin, northern China, Neo said the expected attendance of 1,800 delegates, more than half of whom are from global businesses, indicates significant interest in China and Asia as a whole.

    Companies and investors attending the event in Tianjin will seek partnerships in advanced manufacturing, technology, healthcare and other areas, she said.

    Commenting on the investment climate in China and Asia, Neo noted that the “ingredients” in terms of policy coherence and consistency, availability of human capital, technology readiness and broader market support are “very strong.”

    “I believe these different elements create an ecosystem that is favorable for both investors and business partnerships,” she explained.

    Notably, Neo also said the Chinese economy has shown greater resilience amid global economic uncertainty. She said Asia is expected to account for about 60 percent of global GDP growth this year, with China contributing about 30 percent.

    “So the outlook for Asia and China remains very strong,” Neo stressed, adding that there will be significant interest and attention to the potential of China and Asia at the upcoming meeting in Tianjin this year. “In particular, we will have sessions on China’s economic outlook, its approach to artificial intelligence, and the broader innovation ecosystem.”

    Addressing growing tensions in global trade, Neo noted that the WEF has a working group on trade and investment that seeks to bring together business with governments, academia and international organizations for constructive dialogue and the formation of mutually beneficial partnerships.

    “I emphasize the word ‘mutually beneficial’ because we need to look for opportunities and areas of cooperation that can benefit everyone,” she said.

    Neo said the WEF has a long-standing friendship with China and looks forward to continuing to work with the Chinese government, business and people to promote dialogue between China, Asia and the rest of the world.

    “There is great interest in Asia and China, and we hope to continue to create a platform for constructive dialogue, exchange of ideas and views, and to stimulate new partnerships and find solutions to global challenges,” she said.

    The 2025 Summer Davos Forum, or the 16th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum’s emerging leaders, entitled “Entrepreneurship in a New Era,” will focus on five key areas: decoding the global economy, China’s prospects, transforming industries, investing in people and the planet, and new energy and materials. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yingkou City in Liaoning Province Exports Plums to Kazakhstan for the First Time

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    DALIAN, June 22 (Xinhua) — A batch of 38 tons of fresh plums was loaded onto trucks at a production site of Longxin Fruit Co., Ltd. in Yingkou, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, and shipped to Kazakhstan. The cargo will travel by land via Tacheng Port in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This is Yingkou’s first batch of plums exported to Kazakhstan.

    Yingkou, with its distinct four seasons and abundant sunshine, has excellent conditions for growing plums and other specialty fruits. “Plums have good shelf life and transportability, which greatly reduces the cost of exporting by land. This year, we plan to enter the Central Asian markets, but initially we had little knowledge of the quarantine standards and market access requirements in the countries involved,” said Han Yingchun, CEO of Longxin.

    According to Han Yingchun, after learning of the company’s difficulties, customs and other departments immediately organized regular training and consultations, helping the company and fruit growers improve the management of the fruit growing process to ensure that the export products meet the necessary requirements.

    In order to promote the export of local special fruits including plum, Dalian Customs has continuously maintained the smooth operation of the “green channel” for inspection of export fruits at the place of origin, providing preferential measures. At the same time, the customs monitors the harvesting schedules of orchards and packing schedules of factories in real time, ensuring the principle of “application-inspection-export permit” for export fruits, achieving “zero waiting time” in customs clearance.

    According to statistics, from January to May this year, Bayuquan District Customs, administratively subordinate to Dalian Customs, carried out origin inspection of 2,994.89 tons of special fruits exported to Central Asian countries, with a total value of 24.7341 million yuan (about 3.4 million US dollars). -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Instant Retailing Is Changing Consumer Habits in China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    NANNING, June 22 (Xinhua) — In the picturesque countryside of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Alex Turner, a Briton, limped to his guesthouse, trying not to hurt his finger after a walk, and clicked a few times on his smartphone. Within 30 minutes, a sealed yellow package arrived at his doorstep.

    “I ordered nail clippers and wound care,” Turner said. “I also added dental floss and insect repellent to get a discount on the order.”

    The lightning-fast service is emblematic of China’s rapidly growing instant retail sector. Major e-commerce players like Alibaba, JD.com and Meituan have bet big on the “anything delivered in 30 minutes” model. As more Chinese people order everything from groceries to medicine via apps, instant delivery has transformed their daily lives.

    According to a report from analytics company MoonFox Data, China’s instant retail market size will reach 780 billion yuan (about $108.8 billion) by 2024 and is expected to exceed 2 trillion yuan by 2030. Alibaba, JD.com and Meituan are driving this growth by meeting the growing demand for instant consumption.

    “Speed and accessibility are the top priorities of today’s consumers,” said Zhao Feng, dean of the School of Business at Guangxi University of Finance and Economics. “Half-hour delivery is not a marketing gimmick, but a revolution. It meets the demand for convenience, eliminates the hassle of shopping, stimulates impulse spending, and increases overall spending,” he added.

    Research from consulting firm Accenture shows that more than half of consumers born after 1995 expect same-day delivery and are willing to pay for speedy delivery.

    For Li Wei, a personal trainer in Nanning, instant retail has eliminated the need to plan ahead: “I don’t need to stock up on toilet paper, snacks or drinks. With a few clicks, the goods arrive faster than I can change my mind.”

    Beyond convenience, consumers are drawn to discounts and the thrill of a bargain. “Sometimes it’s not just about convenience,” says Zhang Chaozhen, a graduate student at Guangxi University, as she scrolls through the app at lunchtime, looking for the best discount on cosmetics. “It’s about the satisfaction of getting a good deal.”

    The explosion of instant retail is changing supply chains, strengthening the connection between online platforms and offline stores. Unlike traditional e-commerce with centralized warehouses, instant retail platforms use AI to connect hundreds of local stores to a network of strategically located, highly automated micro-warehouses.

    “These centers process orders efficiently, speed up shipments and prevent the accumulation of unclaimed goods,” said Zhou Yimu, brand manager of the Guishuangbai chain of convenience stores.

    In late May, Alibaba reported that daily order volume on its instant delivery platform had exceeded 40 million less than a month after its launch.

    “The instant retail model is a win-win for everyone: platforms gain access to product networks, retailers increase sales through online channels, and consumers benefit from fast delivery and a wider range of products,” said Liu Yuanshuai of instant retail supermarket Chaoyigou.

    “Cooperation with platforms has become a driver of revenue growth,” confirmed Tao Zhaogui, a manager at a pharmacy chain in Nanning. “We used to depend on visitors, but now online orders have grown by 41 percent year-on-year.”

    But the growth of the sector has exacerbated consumer protection concerns. As civil and commercial lawyer Tan Yating points out, some platforms have been accused of using big data for “discriminatory pricing.” Customer service is also lagging behind, with complicated returns processes and platforms evading liability remaining unresolved.

    “The key solution is to strengthen oversight,” Tang Yating emphasized. “Clear regulations must ensure pricing transparency and accountability of services in this fast-growing sector.” -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –