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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Australia committed to AUKUS despite US deal review – Defence Minister

    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

    CANBERRA, June 12 (Xinhua) — The Australian government said on Thursday it remains committed to the AUKUS security agreement despite the United States launching a review of it.

    The Pentagon confirmed Wednesday that it has begun a review of the AUKUS agreement to ensure the Biden-era deal is “consistent” with President Donald Trump’s agenda.

    In response to the statement, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday that it was “natural” for the Trump administration to review the pact.

    “We are committed to AUKUS and look forward to working closely with the United States on the review,” he said.

    Speaking later on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio, Mr Marles said he was “very confident” Australia would receive the submarines under the security pact signed in 2021.

    Earlier in June, Marles met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Singapore, where the Pentagon chief asked Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP as soon as possible.

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected the request and said in a speech at the National Press Club in Canberra on Tuesday that defence spending would be determined by Australia alone.

    E. Albanese is expected to meet with D. Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 summit in Canada. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: UN Secretary General Concerned About US Sanctions Against ICC Judges

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over U.S. sanctions against four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said on Wednesday.

    “The Secretary-General expresses grave concern that four judges of the International Criminal Court have been targeted for sanctions pursuant to an executive order by the US President,” he said.

    While the UN and the ICC are separate organizations with separate and distinct mandates, the UN considers the ICC a key pillar of international criminal justice and the secretary-general respects its work, Haq said at a daily briefing.

    A. Guterres also stressed the importance of the basic principle of independence of the judiciary, he said.

    Last week, Washington imposed sanctions on four International Criminal Court judges for their involvement in ICC actions against the United States or Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: President of Uzbekistan received the OSCE Chairman-in-Office

    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

    Tashkent, June 12 /Xinhua/ — President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the current chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. This was reported on Thursday by the press service of the head of Uzbekistan.

    “President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the current Chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen, who arrived in our country on an official visit,” the statement said.

    During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and the OSCE and further expanding Uzbek-Finnish cooperation.

    “The development of constructive cooperation with the Organization on modernization of the national electoral system, ensuring freedom of the media, gender and youth issues, and the green agenda was noted with satisfaction. The importance of increasing attention to climate security and sustainable development issues was emphasized,” the statement said.

    It is noted that the agenda of Uzbek-Finnish relations was considered in detail, primarily in the trade, economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian spheres. An exchange of views on regional issues also took place and a schedule of upcoming events was considered. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and the US are doomed to non-confrontational coexistence – Russian Ambassador to the US

    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) — Russia and the United States, as great powers, despite their differences, are doomed to non-confrontational peaceful coexistence, Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev said at a reception at the embassy on the occasion of Russia Day on Wednesday, Russian media reported.

    “Despite the differences between our countries and the toxic legacy of the previous period, which Presidents /Vladimir/ Putin and /Donald/ Trump agreed to overcome through joint efforts, Russia and the United States are doomed as great powers to non-confrontational peaceful coexistence,” he emphasized.

    The diplomat added that he and the embassy will do everything to restore Russian-American relations, “to return them to normality and common sense.”

    According to him, Russia and the United States have moved from a monologue to a fairly pragmatic, albeit difficult, conversation.

    The countries continue to discuss the restoration of the number of embassy staff and the return of diplomatic property, noted A. Darchiev.

    Russia is also discussing with the US the possibility of easing visa formalities, the diplomat added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Vietnam’s National Assembly approves resolution on consolidation of administrative units

    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

    HANOI, June 12 (Xinhua) — Vietnam’s National Assembly on Thursday formally adopted a resolution on consolidating administrative units, reducing the number of provinces and municipalities directly under the central government from 63 to 34, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.

    The current resolution covers six centrally-administered municipalities and 28 provinces. It takes effect immediately from Thursday.

    According to official statistics, there are more than 447,000 civil servants in the reorganized provinces whose staffing schedules will be revised as part of the reform.

    Following the restructuring of its administrative divisions, Vietnam will adopt a two-tier system and cut 250,000 jobs, saving more than VND190 trillion (about US$7.3 billion) from 2026 to 2030.

    Local governments in the new regions are expected to officially begin operations on July 1. The central government is responsible for managing the transition and addressing any issues that arise. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Happy Russia Day!

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    35 years ago, on June 12, 1990, the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR was adopted. Today we celebrate this holiday as Russia Day – the starting point of the modern history of our state.

    The modern Russian Federation is the successor of the glorious traditions of the past, confidently embodying the ideas of freedom and respect for human dignity through fair legislation and a rich culture. Every year our country strengthens its position on the world stage, becoming an example of a stable democratic society, where everyone is given the opportunity to prove themselves in a variety of areas of life. Thanks to the efforts of millions of Russians, the state successfully solves the most important economic, social and political problems, ensuring the security and well-being of all its citizens.

    Rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev: “In the 35 years since the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, Russia has overcome many obstacles on the path of its development, has significantly transformed itself and discovered even broader prospects for itself. Therefore, ahead of us all lies a long and difficult road to achieving the intended strategic goals. This road is difficult because it leads to an ascent, it cannot be otherwise. The State University of Management is proud and happy to share this glorious upward movement with the entire country. Together and supporting each other, we will undoubtedly achieve any goals for the sake of future generations of Russians. Happy holiday! Happy Russia Day!”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mainland China Accuses DPP of ‘Selling Out’ Taiwan to Aim for ‘Independence’

    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 Chinese mainland on Wednesday condemned the Taiwan administration of Lai Qingde’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for recklessly “selling out” and harming the island’s interests for its own political gain and pursuit of “Taiwan independence.”

    Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, made the statement at a press conference, commenting on media reports that the United States plans to sharply increase arms sales to the island, as well as Lai Qingde’s plans to increase Taiwan’s defense budget to 3 percent of its GRP and higher.

    According to the latest public opinion polls in Taiwan, more than 60 percent of respondents believe the United States is seeking to increase the island’s military spending for financial gain, and nearly 70 percent of those surveyed believe Washington may sacrifice Taiwan for its own interests.

    The survey results highlight Taiwanese people’s growing awareness of the US’s sinister intentions in using the island as a “cash machine for wealth” and a “powder keg,” Zhu Fenglian said, adding that they also reflect widespread skepticism among Taiwanese compatriots about the US’s “Taiwan card” speculation and their concerns about their own future and destiny.

    “We firmly oppose the US arms sales to Taiwan and urge the US side to fully abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques,” Zhu Fenglian stressed.

    She expressed the hope that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will work together to promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-strait relations.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tianjin hosts event “Languages Unite SCO, Theatre Links Silk Road”

    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 themed event titled “Languages Unite the SCO, Theatre Links the Silk Road” was held at the Institute of Foreign Languages of Nankai University in Tianjin, north China, on June 8, bringing together teachers and students from different countries.

    The opening number of the event, “Dance of the Shepherds,” demonstrated the richness of Chinese culture. The joint recitation of poems by A.S. Pushkin and Shu Ting (a famous Chinese poet) by Chinese and foreign students showed the special charm of Russian and Chinese poetry.

    Then, Sergey, a teacher from Russia, shared his experience of studying, working and living in China in fluent Chinese. Xu Lili, an associate professor at the Russian language department of the aforementioned institute, spoke about the profound value of the language and the role of Russian as a link in the SCO.

    In the interactive cultural zone, games such as a competition to pronounce the Russian letter “R”, a quiz on theatre knowledge, a competition on knowledge of the SCO summits and tongue twisters in Chinese allowed participants to gain a deeper understanding of the cultures of different countries.

    In the creative workshop “Man-made Civilization”, master classes on painting matryoshka dolls and calligraphy were held simultaneously; Chinese and foreign teachers and students, while painting bright Russian matryoshka dolls, felt the deep meaning of the “Shanghai Spirit”.

    The event, which took the form of multilingual interactive events and cultural performances, aimed to use language as a tool and culture as a connecting thread to deepen mutual understanding between peoples and promote cultural exchanges between SCO member countries.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China and Africa Advance Outcomes of FCAC Summit

    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

    CHANGSHA, June 12 (Xinhua) — Representatives from China, 53 African countries and the African Union Commission gathered in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, on Wednesday to push for the full implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FCAC).

    At the opening ceremony of the ministerial meeting of the coordinators of the implementation of the FCAS results, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart from the Republic of Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso read out congratulatory letters from their heads of state. The Republic of Congo is the African co-chair of the FCAS.

    In the letter, Chinese President Xi Jinping deeply highlighted the importance of China-Africa solidarity and cooperation, and announced important measures to further expand opening-up and cooperation with Africa, which, according to Wang Yi, provide important guidance for the two sides to jointly advance modernization and build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.

    In the 25 years since its establishment, the FCAC has developed rapidly, ensuring the leap-forward development of China-Africa relations. The two sides have made new achievements in implementing the “10 Partnership Actions” announced at the FCAC Beijing Summit last September, which aims to promote modernization, Wang said.

    China, the world’s largest developing country, and Africa, the continent with the largest concentration of developing countries, are the backbone of the Global South, he said.

    “The more chaotic and intertwined the international situation becomes, the more China and Africa should strengthen unity and rely on their own strengths, and firmly stand on the right side of history,” Wang Yi said.

    He noted that the parties should act as a guarantor of the cohesion of the Global South, a champion of international free trade, a like-minded partner in global development and cooperation, a defender of a fair international order and an engine of the diversity of world civilizations.

    The 21st century is the century of both Asia and Africa. When more than 2.8 billion Chinese and Africans unite their aspirations and move forward hand in hand, they will definitely achieve outstanding achievements on the path to modernization, Wang Yi emphasized.

    Jean-Claude Gakosso, on behalf of African countries, thanked China for supporting the continent’s development, warmly welcomed the “10 Partnership Actions” to promote modernization, and supported the China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035. He expressed African countries’ readiness to thoroughly implement the results of the Beijing Summit to help realize the aspirations of African people for a better life.

    The African side opposes the abuse of tariffs and unilateral sanctions and will firmly support China in jointly confronting challenges, he reiterated.

    The meeting issued the Changsha Declaration of China and Africa on Maintaining Solidarity and Cooperation among Countries of the Global South. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 220 people were arrested on the first night of a curfew in Los Angeles, USA

    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) — More than 220 people were arrested on the first night of a curfew in Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, authorities in the second-largest U.S. city said Wednesday morning.

    There were 203 arrests for failure to disperse and 17 for violating curfew, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release.

    In addition, three people were arrested for carrying a firearm, one for assaulting a police officer with a deadly weapon and another for pointing a laser at a police aircraft, the police department said.

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

    Hundreds of people have been arrested since last Friday as protests erupted against federal immigration enforcement.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Diplomats from different countries held a dialogue on issues of exchanges between civilizations

    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) — Ambassadors and diplomats from nearly 30 countries held an event at the Forbidden City Museum on Tuesday to discuss exchanges and learning among civilizations.

    The event, marking the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations, was jointly organized by the Palace Museum, the Diplomatic Missions Services Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and the Xinhua News Agency.

    Speaking at the event, museum director Wang Xudong recalled that this year the Palace Museum celebrates its centenary.

    “Holding discussions with foreign guests on strengthening intercultural cooperation, promoting mutual learning between civilizations and finding ways to achieve universal prosperity and progress of human civilization is of great practical significance,” he stressed.

    Xi Yanchun, deputy director general of Xinhua News Agency, said the event provided diplomats from different countries with an opportunity to talk about the diversity and commonality of human civilizations and contribute to building a more harmonious and beautiful world.

    The event participants viewed an exhibition of Chinese and foreign gardens, as well as a photo exhibition.

    The diplomats were impressed by the architectural beauty of the Palace and its philosophical reflection of harmony between humanity and nature, noting that the Palace is an ideal platform for establishing a dialogue among civilizations.

    In 2024, at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, a resolution proposed by China to establish an International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations was unanimously adopted. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Increases Number of Countries Allowed 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 55

    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 added Indonesia to the list of countries whose citizens enjoy 240-hour visa-free transit, bringing the total number of such countries to 55, the National Immigration Administration said Thursday.

    Starting Thursday, Indonesian passport holders will be able to enter China through any of 60 checkpoints in 24 provincial-level regions in the country and stay in the country without a visa for up to 240 hours or 10 days before heading on to their next destination, the ministry said.

    The measure is part of China’s broader efforts to boost international travel and exchanges. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: EU, Spain, UK and Gibraltar reach agreement on future Gibraltar deal

    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

    BRUSSELS, June 12 (Xinhua) — Senior officials from the European Union (EU), Spain and Britain, along with representatives from Gibraltar, reached agreement in Brussels on Wednesday on key aspects of a future EU-UK treaty on Gibraltar, aimed at removing border barriers and promoting regional prosperity.

    “The future agreement is without prejudice to the respective legal positions of Spain and the United Kingdom regarding sovereignty and jurisdiction,” the joint statement said.

    According to the statement, the aim of the future agreement is to ensure the prosperity of the region by removing all physical barriers, checks and controls on persons and goods moving between Spain and Gibraltar.

    This will be done while maintaining the Schengen area, the EU single market and the customs union.

    As for the movement of people, checks at the checkpoint between Gibraltar and La Linea in Spain will be abolished for those who cross the border daily for work. Double checks will be carried out at the port and airport of Gibraltar.

    With regard to goods, close cooperation between both customs authorities and the abolition of checks on goods will lead to the creation of a customs union between the EU and Gibraltar.

    The future agreement also covers areas such as state aid, taxation, labour relations, environment, trade and sustainable development, anti-money laundering, transport, environment, cohesion and employment. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Hainan Island Braces for Typhoon Vitip

    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

    HAIKOU, June 12 (Xinhua) — South China’s Hainan Province raised its flood and typhoon alert level to III from IV at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday.

    Typhoon Witip’s epicenter was located about 270 kilometers southeast of Sanya at 6 p.m. Wednesday, with winds of up to 18 meters per second and atmospheric pressure at the epicenter of 993 hectopascals, according to the provincial meteorological office.

    Earlier on Wednesday, Hainan was placed on typhoon alert level four after a tropical depression over the South China Sea strengthened into its first typhoon this year in the morning.

    Strong winds and rainfall have already affected Sansha City, China’s southernmost city, as a maximum of 108.6 mm of rainfall was recorded there between 8:00 a.m. Tuesday and 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, with wind gusts of up to 18.7 meters per second.

    Meteorologists predict that Vitip will move west at about 10 km per hour, gradually gaining strength as it approaches the southern coast of Hainan Island. It is expected to make landfall in the area on Friday.

    At present, all marine cargo terminals in Sanya have stopped operations and all marine engineering projects have been suspended. According to the city’s Maritime Affairs Bureau, a total of 1,205 people on 11 offshore platforms have been evacuated to safe areas.

    Let us recall that China has adopted a four-level emergency response system for flood-related emergencies, where level 1 is the highest.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Number of ships leased in Tianjin Dongjiang FTZ reaches 1,000 units

    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) — A signing ceremony for the leasing of the 1,000th ship was held at the Dongjiang Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in north China’s Tianjin City on Wednesday.

    As the largest ship financing and leasing center in mainland China, Dongjiang FTZ has officially joined the world’s leasing centers with 1,000 ships under management.

    The milestone leased vessel is a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility built in Singapore. The total investment in the project was nearly US$1.8 billion, including about US$1.2 billion in lease financing.

    According to Shi Jinfeng, an official with the Dongjiang FTZ administration, the deal marks another milestone in the development of offshore ship leasing in Dongjiang and is the largest cross-border syndicated leasing project in mainland China in terms of both funding volume and number of participants.

    Specializing in the leasing industry, Dongjiang FTZ serves over 90 percent of the cross-border leasing transactions of ships and marine engineering equipment in mainland China.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese students with disabilities realize their college dreams with improved assistance

    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) — Among the 13.35 million Chinese applicants who took this year’s gaokao, the nationwide college entrance examination, more than 14,000 people with disabilities received the help they needed to realize their dreams of higher education.

    This year, China’s Gaokao was held from June 7 to 10. A total of 16 visually impaired examinees in 12 provincial-level administrative units used special examination materials printed in Braille in special rooms with extended time allotted for completing the tasks. All visually impaired examinees were allowed to bring Braille pens, tablets, drawing tools, and other assistive devices.

    As for examinees with hearing impairments, they were exempted from listening questions in foreign language tests and were allowed to wear hearing aids, cochlear implants and other hearing devices.

    Disabled examinees were guaranteed access to wheelchairs and mobility aids in examination rooms. Applicants who had difficulty writing papers due to upper limb impairments or loss were given 30 percent more time than other examinees.

    According to official statistics, in 2025, the number of disabled people in the country who passed the gaokao exams using preferential assistance measures was 140 times more than in 2012. Now, this practice has become more regular and institutionalized. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 8th Cashmere and Wool Exhibition will open in July

    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

    The 8th China (Ordos) International Cashmere & Wool Expo will be held from July 18 to 20, 2025 in Dongsheng District, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

    Ordos City is a world-famous agglomeration area of cashmere industry, with more than 360 cashmere enterprises, with an annual processing capacity of 50% of the country and 33% of the world. The market value of Ordos Group is more than 100 billion yuan. This group also took the lead in drafting international cashmere standards.

    This year, the exhibition will attract leading international brands from the UK, France, Italy and other countries, as well as domestic leading enterprises. More than 200 exhibitors are expected to take part in the exhibition.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Five killed in gas explosion in apartment building in Armenia

    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 11 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed and 11 hospitalized in a gas explosion that occurred in an apartment building in the eastern Armenian city of Chambarak on Wednesday, according to preliminary data, the rescue service of the country’s Interior Ministry said.

    It is noted that the explosion occurred due to a gas leak in one of the apartments on the third floor of the building. As a result of the explosion, apartments on the second, third and fourth floors collapsed. In addition, apartments in the neighboring entrance were partially damaged.

    Three of the injured were taken to medical facilities in Yerevan. The condition of the others is assessed as moderate.

    A working group has been created at the local mayor’s office to eliminate the consequences of the incident. A criminal case has been opened and an investigation is underway. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The final of the national stage of the “Chinese Language is a Bridge” competition was held in Armenia

    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 11 (Xinhua) — The final of the national stage of the World Chinese Language Proficiency Contest among students and secondary school pupils “Chinese is a Bridge” was held in the capital of Armenia on Wednesday. It was jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Armenia and the Confucius Institute of the Yerevan State University of Foreign Languages named after Valery Bryusov.

    Five students from the country’s leading universities and 10 schoolchildren from different grades from three cities took part in the competition. They delivered welcoming speeches, recited poems, sang songs and performed short stage productions in Chinese.

    Welcoming the participants, Chinese Ambassador to Armenia Li Xinwei noted that even the simplest communication clearly highlights the important role of language as an intercultural bridge and reflects the sincere friendship between the peoples of China and Armenia.

    “Learning Chinese helps people gain a deeper understanding of the rich Chinese culture, penetrate the spiritual world of the Chinese people, and become ambassadors of people-to-people exchanges between our countries. It also creates a solid foundation for cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Armenia,” Li Xinwei said.

    Rector of Yerevan State University of Foreign Languages named after V. Bryusov David Gyurjinyan admitted that he was impressed by the results of the competition.

    The winners of the competition were Yerevan State University student Laura Arakelyan, Gyumri Academic College student Sos Vardanyan and Nor Hachin school student Robert Zakharyan. They will travel to China to participate in the global stage of the “Chinese Language is a Bridge” competition. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Number of Chinese tourists in Belarus is growing due to increase in flights from China — Ministry of Sports and Tourism

    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

    MINSK, June 11 /Xinhua/ – The number of Chinese travelers to Belarus is actively growing, which is facilitated by the increase in flights from China, Deputy Director of the Tourism Department of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of Belarus Ekaterina Goncharenok said on Wednesday. The relevant information was published by BELTA.

    “The main flow of tourists to Belarus are Russians. They make up about 80 percent of all arrivals. The number of tourists from China is also growing very actively, which is facilitated by the increase in flights from China. Flights have been opened not only to Urumqi, but also to Xi’an,” noted E. Goncharenok.

    The head of the information department of the Belarusian state institution “National Tourism Agency” Ekaterina Alekseyeva added that familiarization tours are also organized in Belarus for foreigners, including citizens of China. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko told young civil servants and students about the digital model of managing state projects

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On the eve of Russia Day, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko told students and young civil servants about the model for managing key government projects. The event was held at the Government Coordination Center as part of the educational project of the Knowledge Society.

    In his speech, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that digitalization has become the main tool for implementing large-scale government initiatives. Thus, the Government uses a digital management model to control more than 10 thousand events under Russia’s national projects. This allows real-time monitoring of the construction of schools and hospitals, the modernization of the urban environment, the development of electric transport and other areas.

    During a visit to the Government Coordination Centre, the event participants saw practical examples of how data is collected and analysed to make management decisions.

    “Digitalization is not just a trend, but a powerful management tool. Today, modern technologies, including big data, are the most effective way to control and implement both local and large-scale projects. For example, we actively use the digital management model in the implementation of national projects, state programs and other strategic initiatives. It is important for us to share experience so that the new generation can learn from real cases, adopt best practices and avoid repeating mistakes,” Dmitry Grigorenko emphasized.

    At the end of the meeting, students and young civil servants asked the Deputy Prime Minister questions of interest to them, including about the digitalization of the legislative process. As Dmitry Grigorenko noted, in the near future, routine procedures can be automated using artificial intelligence, but the substantive work – analysis and decision-making – will remain with people.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: More than 2 thousand km of roads leading to medical institutions will be updated under the national project “Infrastructure for Life” this year

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The road to Novokuznetsk Infectious Diseases Hospital No. 8.

    Thanks to the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, 520 sections of regional and local roads with a total length of about 2.3 thousand km leading to medical institutions will be brought into compliance with the current road construction season. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    “Large-scale projects are being implemented in Russia to build and modernize multidisciplinary hospitals, renovate outpatient clinics, and build feldsher-midwife stations. Particular attention is paid here to ensuring convenient and safe transport accessibility of such facilities. This is very important for the timely provision of medical care. In 2025, under the national project “Infrastructure for Life” alone, we plan to repair, including major repairs, build and reconstruct more than 520 roads leading to medical institutions. Their total length will be about 2.3 thousand km,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    The quality of roads leading to medical facilities directly affects the efficiency of the healthcare system.

    “The development of the road network leading to healthcare facilities not only improves the transport infrastructure, but also forms new standards of quality of life in the regions. Reliable roads ensure uninterrupted access to healthcare facilities, as well as timely supply of the necessary resources and equipment. Over the six years of implementing the national project “Safe High-Quality Roads”, more than 3.1 thousand facilities leading to healthcare facilities have been brought into compliance. This has significantly improved the quality of transport services for healthcare facilities throughout the country,” said Transport Minister Roman Starovoit.

    When carrying out road works in such areas, an integrated approach is used.

    “The main goal of the national project is to improve the quality of life of Russians. That is why roads leading to hospitals, clinics, and medical centers are included in road repair programs as a priority. At the same time, we continue to adhere to the principle of an integrated approach: as a rule, sections are equipped with safety elements, as well as an accessible environment for people with disabilities,” emphasized Igor Kostyuchenko, Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency.

    Thus, in Astrakhan, they are repairing Tatishchev Street, which leads to medical facilities, in particular to the Aleksandro-Mariinsky Regional Clinical Hospital.

    In the city of Venev in the Tula region, the road surface on Sovetskaya Street leading to the city hospital No. 11 of Tula (Venev division) is being renewed. The road facility is currently 48% complete.

    One of the largest objects of the national project in Kirov this year was Sovetskaya Street in the Novvyatsky District. The route to the Kirov City Hospital No. 2 passes through here, where the anesthesiology and resuscitation departments, pediatric and maternity departments, and the pulmonology department are located. The length of the repair section is 2.7 km. As of today, the road works have been completed, the object is being prepared for acceptance. In total, five sections of the street and road network will be repaired in Kirov this season, next to which medical institutions are located.

    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.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US abuse of tariffs has resulted in global retaliation – Chinese Ambassador to Russia

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

    Moscow, June 11 (Xinhua) — The unilateral imposition of customs duties by the United States has caused widespread opposition around the world, not only causing systemic damage to the American economy, but also seriously damaging the international reputation of the United States, as a result of which the process of “de-Americanization” is taking place at an accelerated pace in many countries around the world, according to an article by China’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia Zhang Hanhui published in the Argumenty i Fakty newspaper.

    The article notes that dissatisfaction with the government’s tariff policy continues to grow in the United States. It is noted that, according to polls, most Americans believe that the government’s economic policy will lead to a recession in the short term, since, on the one hand, the tariff burden significantly reduces the profits of enterprises and exacerbates the difficulties of doing business, and on the other hand, the abuse of duties has led to a sharp increase in the cost of living for the American population.

    Zhang Hanhui notes that the abuse of tariffs has caused discontent and resistance among US allies. The introduction of “mirror tariffs” has seriously damaged the US’s international reputation and deepened its rift with its allies. “A wave of boycotts of American goods is growing around the world. Following the “Buy Canadian” movement that began in Canada in February 2025, tens of thousands of people in Sweden, Denmark, France and other countries have called on social media to “not buy American goods,” while many Europeans have canceled subscriptions to Netflix, Disney and other American platforms,” the article states.

    According to the diplomat, the main victims of the US tariffs are the countries of the Global South, as the abuse of tariffs deprives these countries of economic sovereignty. Such a policy is outright “neocolonialism,” the ambassador said.

    The US tariff policy encourages the countries of the Global South to unite, accelerate the deepening of cooperation with each other and economic relations with other countries. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Zhang Hanhui recalls, said that the BRICS countries have the right to create a trading system completely independent of the US dollar.

    “China has repeatedly said that tariff and trade wars cannot be won, and that protectionism will ultimately harm the interests of all parties and will not find support,” the article says.

    According to the diplomat, China is ready to deepen cooperation and interaction with developing countries and emerging market countries together with Russia, strengthen coordination and cooperation within the framework of such mechanisms as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS. China is ready to “unite to counter economic blackmail by the United States, resolutely defend the common interests of the countries of the Global South, protect international justice and the international free trade system, and promote the construction of a more just and rational global governance system,” Zhang Hanhui emphasized. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Global Civilization Initiative Will Serve the Benefit of All Humanity – Consul General of China in Yekaterinburg

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

    Moscow, June 11 (Xinhua) — The Global Civilization Initiative has become another important public good that China has offered to the international community following the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, said Luo Shixiong, China’s Consul General in Yekaterinburg.

    “On March 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Civilization Initiative, calling on the world to actively promote exchanges and mutual enrichment among civilizations, and promote the progress of human society,” Luo Shixiong recalled in his article published on Wednesday in the newspaper “Sovetskaya Sibir” / Novosibirsk Region/ on the occasion of the International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations, which is celebrated on June 10.

    It is stated that this initiative advocates respect for the diversity of world civilizations, adheres to the principles of equality, mutual enrichment, dialogue and inclusiveness, and strives to ensure that exchanges and mutual enrichment between different civilizations, as well as their coexistence, prevail over mutual alienation and clashes between them, and over the feeling of superiority of one civilization over another.

    The article emphasizes that the Global Civilization Initiative advocates the promotion of universal values: peace, development, justice, democracy and freedom. It calls for a broader outlook on the various ideas about the essence of values in different civilizations, rather than imposing one’s own model and values on others. In addition, the initiative advocates the preservation and development of cultural heritage, encourages the creative transformation and innovative development of traditional cultures of all countries in the process of modernization, and calls for strengthening international humanitarian exchanges and cooperation, bringing peoples of different countries closer together and jointly promoting the progress and development of human civilization.

    “This initiative complements China’s response to the key question of our century, ‘What is happening to the world and what should we do?’, demonstrating China’s global vision and sense of responsibility as a responsible great power,” the diplomat added.

    According to the author of the article, the resolution proposed by China to establish the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations, which was unanimously adopted last June at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, marked China’s intellectual contribution to achieving inclusive coexistence and mutual enrichment among various civilizations. “This symbolizes the successful construction of a new bridge for human exchanges and civilizational interaction by mankind, and also means that the Chinese concept has become a global consensus and will be further transformed into global practice,” the article emphasizes.

    Luo Shixiong believes that the emergence of the Global Civilization Initiative and the establishment of the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations are very timely. “Looking at the world today, we see that changes unseen in a century are accelerating, the deficit of peace, security, development and governance is deepening, and the human community is facing many challenges to coexistence,” he notes.

    According to the diplomat, finding a path for harmonious coexistence among civilizations has become the most important task for human society. By proposing the Global Civilization Initiative and the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations, China aims to raise global awareness of the value of civilizational diversity and the importance of inter-civilizational exchanges, strengthen unity in finding solutions to global challenges, and inject positive impetus into humanity’s collective confrontation with common threats.

    “We have every reason to believe that the Global Civilization Initiative and the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations will certainly serve the benefit of all mankind,” Luo Shixiong concluded. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: President of Uzbekistan meets with EBRD head

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

    Tashkent, June 11 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday received a delegation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) led by its President Odile Renaud-Basso, the presidential press service reported.

    “On June 11, on the eve of the third meeting of the Foreign Investors Council, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headed by its President Odile Renaud-Basso,” the statement said.

    It is reported that issues of further expansion of strategic cooperation between Uzbekistan and this authoritative international financial institution were discussed.

    “We are pleased to note the expansion of the portfolio of joint projects: EBRD investments in Uzbekistan have already exceeded EUR 5.5 billion. Plans for the current year include attracting another EUR 1.1 billion, a significant portion of which will be directed to support the private sector,” the statement says. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tu-22M3 long-range bombers carried out a planned flight over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea — Russian Defense Ministry

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

    Moscow, June 11 /Xinhua/ — Tu-22M3 long-range bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a scheduled flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.

    “Fighter escort was provided by the crews of Su-30SM and Su-27 aircraft of the Aerospace Forces. The flight duration was more than four hours. At certain stages of the route of the long-range bombers, they were accompanied by fighters of foreign countries,” the statement said.

    “Long-range aviation crews regularly fly over neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Baltic and Black Seas. All flights of aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces are carried out in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace,” the Russian Defense Ministry emphasized. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China supports Panama in upholding independence and protecting its legitimate rights – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — China supports Panama, as a sovereign and independent country, in upholding its independence and self-reliance and firmly safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday.

    The Chinese diplomat made the statement at a regular briefing for journalists, commenting on the statement by the head of the Panama Canal Authority regarding the sale of its port assets related to the canal by the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison.

    On June 10, the head of the Panama Canal Authority reportedly noted that “there is a potential risk of excessive concentration of ownership of the ports if the deal goes ahead as currently structured, which would harm Panama’s market competitiveness and would be contrary to the principle of neutrality.” He also said that it would be impossible to comply with the U.S. demand to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the canal without paying customs duties.

    Lin Jian recalled that the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China and Chinese relevant departments have repeatedly commented on the sale of CK Hutchison’s overseas assets.

    “I would like to emphasize that China has always been firmly opposed to economic coercion, dictatorship and bullying,” the official said.

    On the issue of navigation of ships of relevant countries, China will, as always, respect Panama’s sovereignty over the canal and recognize its status as a permanently neutral international waterway, Lin Jian added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bodies of 1,200 Dead Soldiers Returned to Ukraine

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

    KYIV, June 11 (Xinhua) — The bodies of 1,212 servicemen killed in the conflict with Russia have been returned to Ukraine, the Ukrainian coordination headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war said on Wednesday.

    The repatriation of the bodies was made possible by the joint efforts of the Coordination Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other structures, the headquarters said.

    Ukraine expressed gratitude to the International Committee of the Red Cross for assistance in returning the bodies of the fallen servicemen. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New submarine “Yakutsk” handed over to Russian fleet

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

    St. Petersburg, June 11 /Xinhua/ — A ceremonial handover of the large diesel-electric submarine Yakutsk of Project 636.3 to the Russian Navy was held in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

    Yakutsk became the sixth submarine of Project 636.3 built for the Russian Pacific Fleet. It was laid down at the enterprise in August 2021 and launched in October 2024. The submarines were built at the St. Petersburg shipyard Admiralty Shipyards.

    Project 636.3 submarines are designed to destroy enemy surface ships and vessels, submarines, patrol, reconnaissance, and protect communications in the near sea zone. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Magnitude 4.3 earthquake hits northern Mongolia

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

    ULAN BATOR, June 11 (Xinhua) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded in northern Mongolia, the Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics of the country’s Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.

    According to him, the earthquake occurred on Wednesday afternoon local time. The epicenter was located 64 km southwest of Bayanzurkh sum of Mongolia’s Khuvsgol aimag. –0–

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