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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Armenia gas explosion rises to six

    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

    YEREVAN, June 12 (Xinhua) — The death toll from a gas explosion in an apartment building in the eastern Armenian city of Chambarak has risen to six, the press service of the Armenian Health Ministry said on Thursday.

    As reported, on Thursday a 69-year-old man, who was taken there the day before, died in one of the capital’s hospitals.

    It is noted that the condition of two more hospitalized victims is assessed as moderate.

    An explosion occurred in a house in Chambarak on Wednesday morning, causing three floors of apartments to collapse. Five bodies were found at the scene, and 11 people were taken to hospitals. According to preliminary data, a gas leak was the cause of the incident. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The choice between scenarios of confrontation and pragmatic cooperation between Russia and the United States remains with the American side – new Russian ambassador to the United States

    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

    Moscow, June 12 /Xinhua/ — Moscow is open to joint painstaking work on settling the situation in Ukraine, including eliminating the root causes of the crisis, and on the rest of the extensive agenda of Russian-American relations, which have begun to gradually “unfreeze.” The choice between scenarios of confrontation and pragmatic interaction between Russia and the United States is up to the American side. This was stated in an interview with TASS on Wednesday by the new Russian ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev.

    “After the pogrom in Russian-American relations, caused by the previous administration, which openly declared that it would seek to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, the intention declared by the new team in the White House to restore interstate relations and bring common sense to them gives a certain hope for the best,” noted A. Darchiev.

    He noted that the tasks set for him as the Russian ambassador are to take full advantage of the opened “window of opportunity” to improve bilateral cooperation. It is also necessary to remove numerous barriers and sanctions restrictions, focusing in the long term on the two countries moving towards a model of non-confrontational coexistence, the ambassador added.

    According to him, it is difficult to do this overnight due to a number of problematic issues. At the same time, the Russian side is persistently working on specific areas of normalization of bilateral relations. “We are talking, in particular, about the State Department easing the absurd restrictions on communication with Russian diplomats and participation in joint public events,” A. Darchiev explained.

    He noted that, within the framework of the permanent mechanism of regular consultations, a negotiation process has been launched on the return of six diplomatic properties belonging to Russia that were actually confiscated by the US authorities in 2016-2018.

    In addition, A. Darchiev pointed out that another priority area is the restoration of direct air traffic between Russia and the United States, interrupted by Washington in 2022 with the closure of its airspace and subsequent reciprocal steps by the Russian side. “This is a multifaceted matter that requires negotiations with the involvement of aviation authorities, which we expect to launch in the near future,” the ambassador said, adding that a substantive discussion is also underway on simplifying the visa issuance procedure, which currently takes up to a year or more. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Seaport Cities Record Rapid Growth of Port Economy in 2024

    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

    TIANJIN, June 12 (Xinhua) — The added value of China’s seaport cities in the port economy will reach 6.7 trillion yuan (about 933 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up 360.6 billion yuan from 2023, according to a report released at the 3rd Tianjin International Shipping Expo that opened here on Thursday.

    The report, compiled by the Planning and Research Institute under the Ministry of Transport of China, provides a comprehensive assessment of the development level of port economies in 59 Chinese seaport cities.

    According to the report, the port economy refers to the set of economic activities that operate in port cities and are based on ports. The port economy accounts for 13.6 percent of the total economy of 59 Chinese port cities.

    The seaport cities located in the Yangtze River Delta account for 44.9 percent of the added value in the national port economy, demonstrating the region’s leading role in the national port economy.

    According to the authors of the report, ports have played a key role in the development of the secondary sector of the economy of coastal cities. Rapid growth rates have been observed in emerging industries of strategic importance, such as the production of computers, communications equipment and electronic equipment. Ports are increasingly supporting the industrial modernization of the country’s interior.

    “We strongly believe that the port economy still has great development potential. China’s port economy will become a powerful engine for the implementation of a new development paradigm,” said Liu Zhanshan, deputy director of the institute. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China urges US to abide by WTO rules, advance China-US trade relations – China’s Ministry of Commerce

    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 12 (Xinhua) — China calls on the United States to strictly abide by the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and work together with China to promote stable and sustainable development of the two countries’ economic and trade relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, He Yadong, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday.

    He made this statement at a regular departmental press conference in response to a journalist’s question on the matter, emphasizing that China’s position against a unilateral increase in customs duties remains unchanged.

    According to him, from June 9 to 10, the negotiating teams on trade and economic issues between China and the United States held the first meeting in London within the framework of the mechanism of trade and economic consultations between the two countries.

    At the meeting, the two sides reached fundamental agreement on implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their telephone conversation on June 5 and on the framework of measures to consolidate the results of the trade and economic talks in Geneva, He Yadong said, adding that new progress was also made in resolving mutual concerns in the trade and economic field between the two sides.

    In the future, both sides are willing to make better use of the role of the China-US trade and economic consultation mechanism, continue to maintain consultations and dialogue, constantly strengthen consensus and reduce misunderstandings, and increase interaction to jointly promote the stable and long-term development of trade and economic relations between the two countries. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former NPC Standing Committee Vice Chairman Zhedi’s Body Cremated

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) — The body of Zhedi, former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, was cremated in Beijing on Thursday.

    Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi bid farewell to Zhedi at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery on Thursday.

    With mournful music playing, they slowly approached Zhedy’s body, stood in silent respect, and bowed three times to the body of the deceased. They also shook hands with Zhedy’s family members and expressed their condolences.

    Zhedi died of illness at the age of 87 in Beijing on June 6.

    Zhedi was recognized as an outstanding member of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a loyal fighter for the ideals of communism, an outstanding leader in the work on nationality affairs and in the development of the socialist legal system, and a worthy son of the Tibetan people.

    Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng and Hu Jintao either visited Zhedi during his hospital stay or expressed their deep sorrow and condolences to his relatives in various ways after his death. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov congratulated Russians on their national holiday

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Congratulations from Denis Manturov on Russia Day!

    Dear compatriots!

    I congratulate you on Russia Day – one of the most important national holidays in our country.

    This day symbolizes national unity, strength of spirit and the aspiration of Russian citizens for a fair, peaceful and dignified future. It unites all who sincerely love their homeland, are proud of its centuries-old history, cultural heritage and achievements.

    Today, in the context of serious challenges and changes, it is especially important to remember: the stable and prosperous future of our country depends on the joint efforts of all Russians, mutual respect and responsibility.

    Patriotism, readiness to defend the Motherland and concern for its fate are important features of our national character, passed down through generations. These are the qualities that helped our ancestors accomplish great feats and continue to live in everyone who serves, works and acts for the good of Russia today.

    I wish you and your loved ones happiness, health, peace and prosperity!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Vitaly Savelyev: We are proud of our Fatherland, its heroic past and glorious present, and we confidently make plans for the future

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Congratulations from Vitaly Savelyev on Russia Day!

    The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated his compatriots on Russia Day.

    “This holiday is filled with a sincere feeling of love for the Motherland, which unites all citizens of the country and gives them strength for new achievements. We are proud of our Fatherland, its heroic past and glorious present, and confidently make plans for the future. Under the leadership of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, a modern, strong and independent Russia, focused on the future, is being consistently built. A country that is traditionally distinguished by care for each person, respect for the rich historical heritage and common values that form a strong connection between generations and national unity. I wish everyone good health, inspiration, strength and success in serving the Fatherland,” the congratulations read, in particular.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China ready to strengthen licensing of rare earth metal exports – Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) — China is willing to continue efforts to review and approve eligible applications for rare earth metal-related export licenses, Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong said Thursday.

    According to him, based on relevant laws and regulations, China has already completed the examination and approval of a certain number of applications in the above-mentioned field, taking into full account the needs and concerns of various countries in the civil use of rare earth products.

    “We have repeatedly emphasized that rare earth metals and related products have dual-use properties that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, so introducing controls on their export is a recognized international practice,” He Yadong said.

    China is ready to step up work on reviewing applications in this area that comply with the country’s legal norms, and to intensify contacts and dialogue with interested countries on export control issues in order to simplify trade activities within the framework of regulatory requirements, a representative of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China assured. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China appoints new special representative of the PRC government for Eurasian affairs

    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 12 (Xinhua) — China has appointed Sun Linjiang as the government’s special representative for Eurasian affairs, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Thursday.

    He noted that Sun Linjiang, an experienced diplomat familiar with Eurasian affairs, will replace Li Hui in this post.

    “We believe that Sun Linjiang will actively fulfill his duties and establish good working relations with all parties. He will make every effort to deepen the traditional friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Eurasian countries and promote the common development and prosperity of the region,” Lin said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Delivers First CKD6H Series Diesel-Electric Locomotives to Kazakhstan

    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 12 (Xinhua) — China has delivered the first CKD6H series diesel-electric locomotives to a Kazakh customer, the Sichuanjingji ribao (Sichuan Economy Daily) newspaper reported.

    The ceremony of handing over the diesel locomotives with a hybrid power plant took place on Wednesday at the Almaty station with the participation of representatives of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy company and the Ziyang Carriage Building Company, which is their manufacturer.

    The CKD6H series locomotives are designed for 1520 mm track gauge, which can meet the demand in Kazakhstan, Russia and other neighboring countries.

    The CKD6H locomotives are adapted to the harsh climate of Central Asia. They are equipped with a hybrid power plant and an intelligent energy management system. In particular, the locomotive’s diesel engine complies with the EU Stage IIIA emission standard.

    Compared to traditional diesel locomotives, the new locomotive reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 240 tons per year. As stated by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the commissioning of the CKD6H series locomotives marks a step towards a “green” future for rail transport in the country.

    To date, Ziyang Carriage Building Company, which is based in Ziyang City, Sichuan Province /Southwest China/ and is part of China Locomotive Corporation /CRRC/, has delivered a total of more than 200 locomotives to Kazakhstan. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 110,000th China-Europe freight train crosses China-Mongol border

    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 12 (Xinhua) — The 110,000th China-Europe train passed through the Erenhot port on China’s border with Mongolia on Thursday morning, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

    The train departed from Qingdao City in East China’s Shandong Province on Tuesday and arrived in Ereenhot in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, passing through Jinan, Beijing, Ulan Qab and other cities.

    At the Erenhot checkpoint, the train had its orange-red HXN3B diesel locomotive replaced, which is specially designed for transportation on the section between the Erenhot checkpoint and Zamyn-Uud.

    The train, loaded with 55 containers of household appliances worth nearly 20 million yuan (about $2.78 million), including LCD monitors and refrigerators, will arrive in Moscow in 15 days.

    Ereenhot is the largest land border crossing between China and Mongolia. To date, a total of 18,000 China-Europe trains have passed through it.

    Currently, regular railway service via Ereenhot connects more than 60 Chinese cities and 70 cities and stations in more than 10 countries around the world.

    According to Zhang Jianwei, deputy head of the customs office at the port, China mainly supplies high-value-added products to the international market through Ereenhot, including automobiles and auto parts, equipment and electronics. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing to Launch ‘4S Store’ for Robots with ‘Embodied AI’

    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 12 (Xinhua) — A “4S store” for robots with “embodied artificial intelligence” will be set up in Beijing, helping to build a service system covering the entire life cycle of the robot, according to the Beijing Economic Development Zone administration.

    The store, which will combine sales of such intelligent robots, their maintenance, spare parts sales and information services, will reportedly appear at the World Conference on Robotics 2025.

    This store will allow visitors and buyers to get acquainted with the characteristics of the products, and will also effectively meet their demand for repair, maintenance and assembly of robots.

    At present, more than 100 companies in the robot industry have clearly expressed their intention to place their products in the store, including 30 companies related to humanoid robots. In particular, 10 leading companies specializing in robots with “embodied artificial intelligence” have signed a letter of intent to cooperate with the store.

    The World Conference on Robotics 2025 will be held from August 8 to 12 in the Beijing Economic Development Zone. In April of this year, the world’s first half marathon involving humanoid robots was held in the same zone. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Railway Authority Chief Under Investigation

    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 12 (Xinhua) — China State Railways Administration chief Fei Dongbin has been placed under investigation for serious violation of party discipline and the law.

    Fei Dongbin is also the head of the party group of the leadership of the National Railway and a member of the party group of the leadership of the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China.

    He is being investigated by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission, the statement released Thursday said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Gatwick Airport confirms plane that crashed in India was heading to London

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    LONDON, June 12 (Xinhua) — London’s Gatwick Airport has confirmed that flight AI171, which crashed while taking off from Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, was scheduled to land at Gatwick at 18:25 local time.

    “Additional information will be released later,” the airport said on social media X.

    An Air India plane with more than 200 people on board crashed on Thursday shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, local media reported.

    The plane was heading to Britain. Indian TV footage showed thick black smoke rising near the airport. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cholera vaccination campaign in Khartoum, Sudan to reach 2.6 million residents – health authorities

    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

    KHARTOUM, June 12 (Xinhua) — A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 2.6 million residents was launched in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Wednesday, Khartoum health authorities said.

    The 10-day campaign will be carried out in 12 administrative units in Omdurman, Um Badda, Karari, Jabal Awliya and East Nile towns, health authorities said in a statement.

    According to the statement, the country has recorded a decrease in the number of cholera cases, and “the mortality rate due to complications associated with this disease has reached zero.”

    Khartoum State Governor Ahmed Osman Hamza has commended health authorities for containing the cholera outbreak and improving recovery rates.

    He called for continued efforts to combat epidemics and maintain stability in the health sector, praising the support of international and government organizations, as well as the contribution of volunteers. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Last year, 6,700 antiquities were donated to the National Museum of Afghanistan

    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

    KABUL, June 12 (Xinhua) — Afghan authorities have placed more than 6,700 antiquities at the National Museum of Afghanistan over the past year to further enrich the museum’s collections, state-run Radio Television of Afghanistan (RTA) reported on Wednesday.

    “A total of 6,752 exhibits dating back to the Bronze Age to Islamic civilizations were collected from different places and placed in the national museum over the past year,” RTA quoted the museum’s deputy director Yahya Mohibzadeh as saying.

    The National Museum of Afghanistan houses more than 60,000 exhibits and antiquities, RTA adds. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –

    Russia Day is a national holiday celebrated annually on June 12. It was established in honor of the event of 1990, when the first Congress of People’s Deputies adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR. The document established the supremacy of the Constitution and laws of the RSFSR throughout the country, the principle of separation of powers, and the equality of political parties and public organizations.

    At first, the holiday was called Independence Day. In 1994, it received official status and a name – Day of Adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia. Since 1998, the holiday has been renamed Russia Day.

    On this day, our fellow citizens celebrate the beginning of a new stage in our national history. Russia Day embodies love for the Motherland, reminds us of the importance of unity and mutual respect for each other.

    The staff of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering celebrates this day together with everyone else. Everyone contributes to the development of the country – through their scientific research, conscientious work, success in studies, social activities, sports and creativity.

    On Russia Day, we wish everyone success, energy and productive work for the benefit of the Motherland!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Congratulations from the Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov on Russia Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –

    Dear friends, colleagues, fellow citizens!

    Happy Russia Day!

    This day embodies the power and greatness of our state. It symbolizes civil harmony and unity of the multinational people, preserving the memory of the labor and military exploits of our ancestors.

    The history of Russia is full of grandiose achievements of our people. And today we are united by the spirit of patriotism, a noble sense of responsibility for the fate of the country.

    We are proud of the heroes of our time – the participants of the special military operation who valiantly defend our common home – Russia. We are proud of the scientists, engineers, teachers – all who contribute to the development of Russia with honor and dignity every day.

    Dear friends! On this festive day I wish you good health, prosperity and success in all your endeavors for the benefit of our Motherland!

    Valery Falkov

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Nuclear deal with US ‘within reach’: Iranian FM

    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 12 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on social media on Wednesday that an agreement with the United States to ensure “the continued peaceful nature” of Tehran’s nuclear program is “within reach.”

    Let us recall that the sixth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States on the nuclear issue is scheduled to take place on Sunday in the Omani capital Muscat.

    “President /US Donald/ Trump took office saying that Iran should not have nuclear weapons. In fact, this is in line with our own doctrine and could be the main basis for the deal,” A. Araghchi said.

    “It is clear that an agreement that can ensure the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program is within reach and can be reached quickly,” he added.

    The minister, however, stressed that a “mutually beneficial outcome” depends on two conditions: “the continuation of Iran’s uranium enrichment program under the full control of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the effective end of sanctions /by the United States/.”

    Since April, Iran and the United States have held five rounds of Oman-brokered proximity talks — three in Muscat and two in Rome. The United States has repeatedly pressed Iran to completely halt uranium enrichment, but Tehran has steadfastly refused. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US May Extend Trade Talks – D. Trump

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    NEW YORK, June 12 (Xinhua) — The United States may extend a government-set deadline for trade talks with more partners, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.

    The current deadline for concluding trade agreements is July 8. D. Trump expressed a willingness to push it back, but added that he did not consider it necessary.

    According to the president, trade negotiations are underway with about 15 partners, including the Republic of Korea, Japan and the EU.

    Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers Wednesday that Trump would “highly likely” push back the deadline to continue trade talks and reach deals with major trading partners. There are 18 major trading partners in talks with the United States, he said.

    The Trump administration is intensively negotiating trade with dozens of partners at once. In May, only a deal was announced with the UK.

    The White House has decided to delay the imposition of “equivalent” tariffs on more than 60 trading partners for 90 days, until July 8. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Nearly 400 people arrested during Los Angeles protests

    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

    LOS ANGELES, June 12 (Xinhua) — The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested or detained nearly 400 protesters against federal immigration enforcement since Saturday, BBC News reported.

    Those arrested and detained reportedly included 330 undocumented migrants and 157 people arrested for assault and obstruction of police.

    On the first night of the curfew, which went into effect Tuesday evening, there were 203 arrests for failure to disperse and 17 arrests for violating the curfew in the second-largest U.S. city, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release.

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday night a curfew in parts of downtown Los Angeles from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday local time. She said local authorities had imposed the limited curfew in response to looting and vandalism that occurred in the city’s downtown area Monday night following largely peaceful daytime protests.

    US President Donald Trump has ordered more than 4,000 National Guard troops and about 700 Marines to be deployed to Los Angeles, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other local officials. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport in India

    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

    NEW DELHI, June 12 (Xinhua) — An Air India plane with more than 200 people on board crashed shortly after takeoff at an airport in Ahmedabad, western India’s Gujarat state, on Thursday, multiple local media reported.

    The plane was reportedly heading to the UK, with local media footage showing thick black smoke rising into the sky near the airport. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In 2024, 64.59 billion interregional trips were made on China’s transport system – Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of 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

    BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese residents made 64.59 billion interregional trips in 2024, up 5.4 percent year on year, according to the 2024 Transportation Development Statistics Report released by the Ministry of Transport on Thursday.

    According to the report, 4.31 billion trips were made on the country’s railways, 59.29 billion on roads, 260 million on waterways and 730 million on air transport, respectively, during the year.

    Total commercial freight volume in 2024 was 56.88 billion tons. During the year, 193.68 billion parcels were delivered by mail, of which just over 175 billion were handled by express delivery services.

    By the end of 2024, the total length of railways in operation in China reached 162,000 km, including 48,000 km of high-speed railways. In addition, the country has 5.49 million km of highways, including 190,700 high-speed roads, 128,700 km of inland waterways, and 263 civil aviation airports.

    The data in the report also showed that in 2024, the volume of investment in fixed assets in the transport sector was nearly 3.8 trillion yuan (approximately 529 billion US dollars), including 850.6 billion yuan in rail transport and 2.58 trillion yuan in road transport. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese authorities back automakers’ promises to pay suppliers of components and assemblies

    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 12 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday backed pledges by some automakers to pay their suppliers within 60 days, saying the move would benefit industrial and supply chains.

    On Tuesday, 17 leading Chinese automakers, including China FAW Group Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd., and SERES Group, pledged to make payments to their component suppliers within two months. The IIM noted that due to growing competition in China’s new energy vehicle market, pressure has shifted from automakers to supply chain participants in the auto industry, leading to longer payment terms for suppliers and creating cash flow constraints.

    The promises are expected to boost cooperation between automakers and auto parts manufacturers, and greatly promote the healthy and stable development of China’s automobile industry, the IIM said.

    The IIM stated its readiness to continue to maintain long-term, stable partnerships between automakers and companies involved in the supply chain, as well as to encourage innovation and coordinated development of all enterprises involved in this area, regardless of their size.

    “We will continue to work to enhance the resilience and safety of production and supply chains, and make new contributions to the development of the global automobile industry,” the ministry spokesman said.

    China’s new energy automobile industry is now at a critical stage of high-quality development, the official said, calling on all sectors to work together to create a “positive, civilized and orderly environment” for the industry’s development.

    In the first five months of this year, sales of new energy vehicles in China rose 44 percent year-on-year to 5.61 million units, accounting for 44 percent of the country’s total new vehicle sales in the same period, according to the latest data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

    The data also showed that China’s auto exports in January-May this year rose 7.9 percent year-on-year to 2.49 million units, including 855,000 new energy vehicles, up 64.6 percent year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Enters Mass Production Stage

    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

    April 2023, an AG600 large amphibious firefighting aircraft undergoes a flight test in Jingmen, central China’s Hubei Province. /Photo provided to Xinhua by China Aviation Industry Corporation of China/

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — China’s self-developed large-size amphibious aircraft AG600 “Kunlong” officially entered mass production on Wednesday after receiving the relevant certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAA).

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 2nd Belt and Road Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting Held in Chengdu

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    BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) — The Second Belt and Road Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting was held in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Wednesday, chaired by Yin Hejun, head of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, according to a statement posted on the ministry’s official website.

    Speaking at the event, Yin Hejun said that the Chinese government has so far signed bilateral intergovernmental agreements on scientific and technological cooperation with more than 80 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. The construction of more than 70 Belt and Road joint laboratories and 10 international technology transfer centers has been launched.

    In addition, according to him, China is actively developing scientific, technical and humanitarian exchanges and cooperation in the field of technology parks, organizing the implementation of special plans for cooperation in the fields of technologies for sustainable development, geospatial research, poverty reduction through scientific and technical achievements, innovative entrepreneurship, etc.

    These measures will ensure the flow of innovative energy for high-quality construction of the Belt and Road, Yin Hejun emphasized.

    The meeting was attended by science, technology and innovation ministers and their representatives from 41 Belt and Road member countries.

    The meeting participants had an in-depth exchange of views, focusing on issues of unleashing new potentials and forming new models of scientific and technological cooperation, as well as jointly building the Belt and Road innovation and technology community. The broad discussion was devoted to deepening cooperation in such key areas as artificial intelligence, geospatial technologies, green and low-carbon solutions, as well as improving the global scientific and technological governance system.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: MFA: China hopes that the US, together with the Chinese side, will implement the consensus reached during the telephone conversation between the heads of the two states

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    MFA: China hopes that the US will work with the Chinese side to implement the consensus reached during the phone call between the two heads of state MFA: China hopes that the US will work with the Chinese side to implement the consensus reached during the phone call between the two heads of state

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US partially evacuates embassy staff from Iraq

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    HOUSTON, June 12 (Xinhua) — Nonessential personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and their families have been ordered to leave Iraq due to unspecified security risks, U.S. State Department sources said Wednesday.

    “Based on our most recent review, we have decided to reduce our mission’s presence in Iraq,” the State Department said in a statement. “We continually evaluate the necessary personnel levels at all of our embassies.”

    Also on Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave permission for the voluntary departure of family members of American service members from facilities in the Middle East.

    The security risks that led to the order to leave Iraq are not yet clear. Iran has recently threatened to attack US bases in the region if talks on Iran’s nuclear program fail, according to media reports.

    US President Donald Trump said in a podcast on Wednesday that he is becoming less and less confident about the possibility of a nuclear deal with Iran.

    Later Wednesday, when asked why American military families were allowed to leave the Middle East, Trump said: “You’ll see.”

    US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff is expected to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi this weekend for a sixth round of nuclear talks. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In May, about 1.1 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan

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    TASHKENT, June 12 (Xinhua) — About 1.1 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan in May 2025. This figure broke the record of the previous month, when the number of tourists exceeded one million for the first time, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported on Wednesday.

    “In the decrees and resolutions of the President of Uzbekistan aimed at developing tourism, such areas as attracting investment in the industry, expanding the visa-free regime and participation in international exhibitions and forums play an important role. All this makes Uzbekistan an increasingly attractive country for foreign tourists,” the publication writes.

    It is reported that in the future it is planned to continue work on further improving the tourism infrastructure, increasing the quality and diversification of services, and strengthening the reputation of Uzbekistan as a unique and competitive destination in the global tourism market.

    Let us recall that in April 2025, more than 1 million tourists from abroad visited Uzbekistan. Such statistics were published in May by the country’s Tourism Committee. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Six people died in a road accident in the Irkutsk region of Russia

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    Moscow, June 12 (Xinhua) — Six people were killed in a collision between a car and a mini tractor on a highway in Russia’s Irkutsk region, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the press service of the regional Interior Ministry.

    According to the report, the accident occurred on Thursday night in the area of the 28th km of the Cheryomkhovo-Golumet-Onot highway near the village of Nygda in the Alarsky district. The driver and four passengers of the mini-tractor died from their injuries at the scene of the incident, and the driver of the passenger car died in the ambulance.

    According to preliminary information, the Lada Granta collided with a homemade vehicle moving in front in the same direction. The circumstances of the incident are being established and an investigation is underway. –0–

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