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  • MIL-OSI Russia: CPPCC National Committee Vice Chairperson Shen Yueyue Visits Tajikistan

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

    DUSHANBE, May 31 (Xinhua) — Shen Yueyue, vice-chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and chairwoman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Committee on Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, visited Tajikistan from May 30 to 31. During the visit, she met with President Emomali Rahmon.

    Shen Yueyue conveyed warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to E. Rahmon and noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Tajikistan comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era has maintained good momentum of development. China is willing to work with Tajikistan to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state and promote in-depth and practical cooperation to build a community with a shared future for China and Tajikistan. China is an activist and participant in global environmental governance and glacier protection, and is willing to work with all parties to fulfill common but differentiated responsibilities and build a clean and beautiful world.

    E. Rahmon asked Shen Yueyue to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping and reaffirmed that Tajikistan will actively participate in the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, firmly support the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, and jointly build the China-Central Asia mechanism. Tajikistan is willing to deepen cooperation with China in various fields and international cooperation on issues such as combating climate change.

    Shen Yueyue attended and delivered a speech at the First International High-Level Conference on Glacier Protection, met with the Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (lower house of parliament) of the Republic of Tajikistan Faizali Idizoda, and also participated in the opening ceremony of the Center for China-Tajik Cooperation on the Prevention of Blindness within the framework of the “Health Express”. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The festival “Tea for World Harmony” was held in the capital of Belarus

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

    MINSK, May 31 (Xinhua) — The “Tea for World Harmony” festival was held in Minsk on Saturday. Representatives of Tianjin demonstrated their cultural traditions and folk customs to residents and guests of the city at the Freedom Square of the Belarusian capital. The bright and large-scale event attracted spectators.

    Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan particularly noted at the opening of the event that the festival has become a brand of humanitarian exchange between China and Belarus. “Every year at the very beginning of summer, we gather here to enjoy the taste of tea together, learn about the cultural traditions and folk customs of China. This year, we were lucky to invite friends from Tianjin,” the ambassador noted.

    Zhang Wenchuan drew attention to the fact that all guests of the event have the opportunity to try Tianjin jasmine tea, the history of which goes back more than 200 years, as well as traditional Chinese treats. “Everyone can also get acquainted with the unique examples of the intangible cultural heritage of Tianjin, enjoy the fiery performances of Chinese and Belarusian folklore groups, take part in a variety of interactive events dedicated to traditional Chinese culture. I am confident that this event will become another grand event in the cultural dialogue of our countries,” the ambassador said.

    He also told the festival participants the history of the formation of the tea tradition of China and how it influenced the philosophy of the way of life of the Chinese people. According to the ambassador, tea has become a cultural symbol of Chinese-Belarusian friendship and a link for mutual cultural enrichment of the two peoples. “As all-weather and comprehensive strategic partners, China is ready to preserve and develop tea culture together with Belarus, write new pages in the modern history of “friendship through tea”, strengthen humanitarian ties and mutually beneficial cooperation through tea culture and exchanges, drawing spiritual strength from it to build a community of a common destiny for mankind,” Zhang Wenchuan summed up.

    In turn, the first deputy chairperson of the Minsk City Executive Committee Nadezhda Lazarevich noted that Belarus and China are building comprehensive cooperation based on mutual respect. “We have a very long friendship. It connects us not only from the economic side, but also from the cultural side. Today at this event we see how many Belarusians are interested in the culture of the PRC,” N. Lazarevich noted.

    She also drew attention to the fact that there are many objects in Minsk that were built thanks to technical and economic assistance from China. “We are grateful for this. Many innovative projects at Belarusian industrial enterprises were created with the help of China. We once again say a huge thank you to our great friend for passing on your culture and history to us through such ceremonies,” N. Lazarevich summed up.

    The organizers of the festival “Tea for World Harmony” were the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Belarus and the Minsk City Executive Committee. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Hamas sends response to US ceasefire proposal

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    GAZA, May 31 (Xinhua) — Palestinian Hamas movement on Saturday said it has conveyed to mediators its response to the recent ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip put forward by U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff.

    “After holding a round of national consultations and out of deep responsibility to our people and their suffering,” Hamas sent the mediators its response to Witkoff’s latest proposal, the movement said in a statement.

    “Under the agreement, ten living Israeli hostages held by Hamas will be released, and the bodies of 18 dead hostages will also be handed over in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners,” the movement said.

    It added that the proposal was aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and ensuring the flow of aid to the enclave’s population.

    Hamas politburo member Basem Naim said in a statement on Thursday that the movement had received Israel’s response to the US proposal.

    According to him, Israel’s position does not take into account the basic demands of the Palestinians, including a complete cessation of hostilities and the lifting of the long-term blockade of Gaza. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from central Nigeria floods rises to 151

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

    ABUJA, May 31 (Xinhua) — The death toll from devastating floods triggered by heavy rains in Nigeria’s central Niger state has risen to at least 151, local authorities said Saturday.

    Ibrahim Hussaini, head of operations at the Niger State Disaster Management Agency, told Xinhua by telephone that more than 50 more bodies were found in Mokwa district, where the disaster occurred, on Saturday.

    I. Hussaini said 11 victims were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. “So far, 318 people have been affected, as well as at least 503 households.

    He added that the search for bodies continues, with local divers and volunteers assisting in the rescue operation.

    Heavy rains on Thursday night caused chaos in Mokwa, flooding and washing away dozens of residential buildings, some of which still had people inside, I. Hussaini told reporters on Thursday.

    Earlier this week, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency issued a forecast warning of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the central part of the country, including Niger State. The agency said more rainfall was expected in the next 24 hours, with localized showers also possible in the southern region. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Australia has called US plans to double steel and aluminium tariffs an ‘unjustifiable’ act of ‘self-harm’

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

    CANBERRA, May 31 (Xinhua) — Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell on Saturday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to double tariffs on steel and aluminum an “unreasonable” act of economic “self-harm.”

    On Friday, D. Trump announced that he plans to raise the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports to the United States from 25 percent to 50 percent starting June 4 to protect American industry from foreign competition.

    Commenting on the statement, D. Farrell stressed that Australia’s position remains “consistent and clear” and the federal government will continue to advocate strongly for the removal of the relevant tariffs.

    “These tariffs are unjustified and not an act of friendship,” the Australian minister said in a statement. “They are an act of economic self-harm that will only hurt consumers and businesses that rely on free and fair trade,” he added.

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose Labor Party won a second straight general election on May 3 by a landslide, in turn described Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs in April as “an unfriendly act.”

    The US administration decided in March not to exempt Australia from steel and aluminium tariffs. At the time, Mr Albanese also said that the decision was contrary to the “strong friendship” between the two countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: EU condemns US steel tariff hike, prepares retaliatory measures

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

    BRUSSELS, May 31 (Xinhua) — The European Commission (EC) on Saturday sharply criticized the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on steel imports from 25 percent to 50 percent, warning that the move could trigger swift retaliatory measures from Europe.

    “We deeply regret the announced increase,” an EC spokesman said in an email, noting that the decision “increases uncertainty in the global economy and increases costs for consumers and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.”

    US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent. The American leader on the social network Truth Social reported that the new tariffs will come into effect on June 4.

    The EC noted that the US actions undermine ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated agreement. In April, the EU suspended its countermeasures to create space for dialogue. However, it has now signaled its readiness to retaliate.

    “The EU stands ready to introduce countermeasures, including in response to the latest tariff hike by the US,” the spokesman said, adding that the EC was finalizing consultations on the expanded measures. Both the existing and additional EU measures would come into force on July 14 or earlier “if circumstances so require.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Auto Association Warns of ‘Involutionary’ Competition in NEV Market

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAA) has launched an industry-wide initiative calling on automakers to avoid disorderly competition in the country’s booming new energy vehicle (NEV) market.

    The KAA statement stressed that despite the rapid growth of China’s NEV industry, which accounts for more than 40 percent of new vehicle sales in the country, the industry has seen a decline in profitability in recent years, largely due to increased “involutionary-style” competition accompanied by chaotic price wars.

    Continuously increasing investment is needed to ensure after-sales service and innovative development of enterprises, and disorderly price wars seriously affect the normal business operations of enterprises, threaten the stability of industrial chains and supply chains, and drag the sector into a vicious circle, the KAA said.

    The KAA noted that the recent significant price cuts initiated by one of the major automakers on May 23, which were subsequently followed by others, caused panic in the market.

    The association warned that such price wars would further reduce the profitability of enterprises, thereby affecting the quality of products and after-sales services. This would not only hinder the healthy development of the industry itself, but also harm the rights and interests of consumers and create a hidden security threat.

    All enterprises must strictly adhere to the principles of fair competition, while advantaged enterprises should not seek to displace other players in order to gain a monopoly, the initiative notes.

    In addition to legitimate price adjustment measures, businesses should not sell their products at prices below cost, engage in deceptive marketing practices, or distort market order in ways that harm the fundamental interests of the industry and consumers, the CAA said.

    All enterprises are also encouraged to conduct self-inspection and correct any identified problems in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the country. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Railways to Carry 17.8 Million Passengers on First Day of Dragon Boat Festival Holiday

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — China’s railway passenger traffic is expected to reach 17.8 million on Saturday, the first day of the Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival holiday, state-owned China Railways Corp. said.

    To cope with the influx of passengers, an additional 1,029 passenger trains are expected to be put into operation on Saturday, the corporation said, adding that the volume of passenger traffic on rail transport reached 15.78 million person-times the day before.

    Popular destinations during the festival this year include the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Zhengzhou.

    KZhD said railway services across the country are increasing capacity, improving service quality and organising cultural events at stations to further enhance the passenger experience.

    A total of about 80.5 million passenger train trips are expected to be made during China’s five-day Dragon Boat Festival tourism boom. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Shanghai Disneyland Tightens Smoking Rules on Resort Grounds

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

    SHANGHAI, May 31 (Xinhua) — Shanghai Disneyland has introduced a series of new anti-smoking measures to mark World No Tobacco Day on Saturday.

    These measures include reducing the number of designated smoking areas, increasing the number of “No Smoking” signs, and increasing the training of staff members on anti-smoking protocols, the resort said.

    Overall, 24 designated smoking areas were removed from the resort, cutting the total number by about half. The number of designated smoking areas at Shanghai Disneyland was reduced to 11.

    Additionally, changes have been made to the location of smoking areas away from high-traffic areas and major thoroughfares, including near character meet-and-greet areas and parade routes. The relocation of locations is intended to minimize guests’ exposure to second-hand smoke.

    More than 2,800 “No Smoking” signs have been placed in key locations such as main entrances and exits, dining areas and other high-traffic areas. The signs also include e-cigarette symbols to clearly indicate the categories of tobacco products that are prohibited.

    Posters featuring Chief Bogo from Zootopia have been placed in various locations. Guests can scan a QR code to find the nearest designated smoking area. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Five killed in blast at chemical plant in northern China

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

    SHIJIAZHUANG, May 31 (Xinhua) — Five people were killed and two were injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in Wuyi County, north China’s Hebei Province on Friday, local authorities confirmed Saturday.

    According to the Wuyi County Emergency Management Department, the explosion occurred at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday in a workshop where a cleaning container exploded.

    Firefighters, police officers, medics, and emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene to carry out rescue operations.

    The rescue operation at the site has now been completed. The two injured are reported to be in stable condition. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: /Economic Review/ China’s manufacturing activity continues to improve as market expectations strengthen

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Business activity in China’s manufacturing sector continued to show signs of improvement in May, amid faster production and stronger market expectations, official data showed Saturday.

    In May 2025, China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was 49.5, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Saturday. A PMI above 50 indicates expansion in the manufacturing sector, while one below 50 indicates contraction.

    NBS statistician Zhao Qinghe said the improvement reflects faster production and more positive business expectations.

    The production sub-index rose to 50.7, up 0.9 from the previous month, indicating a stronger pace of industrial production, the data showed. The new orders index also rose 0.6 to 49.8.

    It is noteworthy that the business activity index at large enterprises returned to the growth range and amounted to 50.7, which is 1.5 higher than the April figure and indicates an improvement in the business environment at large enterprises.

    High-tech manufacturing continued to expand for the fourth month in a row, reaching 50.9, while the equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sub-indices rose to 51.2 and 50.2, respectively.

    Market expectations also improved during the reporting period. The index of expectations for production and business activity rose to 52.5, up 0.4 from the previous month, indicating that industry enterprises generally remain confident about the market development in the near term, Zhao Qinghe said.

    The continued recovery in the manufacturing PMI suggests that the combined effect of more positive macroeconomic policy measures is beginning to emerge, as well as improved business expectations and signs of recovery in manufacturing activity, analysts said.

    Data released on Saturday also showed that China’s non-manufacturing PMI stood at 50.3 in May, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous month but still broadly on track for growth.

    The service sector maintained a steady momentum, helped by tourism and catering during the May Day holidays, Zhao Qinghe said.

    According to Wen Tao, an analyst with the China Logistics Information Center, efforts will need to be made in the future to stimulate domestic demand and promote high-level external opening-up to expand new growth in external demand, thereby strengthening the country’s economic resilience and enhancing its ability to withstand risks. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Man with mental disorder arrested for vandalizing terracotta warriors in China

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

    XI’AN, May 31 (Xinhua) — Police in Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, said Saturday that a man was detained for damaging two artifacts protected by the state as second-class cultural relics.

    On Friday at around 5:30 p.m., a 30-year-old man surnamed Sun broke through the protective barriers and jumped into the No. 3 archaeological excavation pit at the Qinshihuang Terracotta Warriors Museum, according to a statement released by the Xi’an Public Security Bureau’s Lintong District branch, where the museum is located.

    The report said Sun damaged two statues of armoured warriors when he pushed and pulled them, adding that he had been found to be suffering from mental illness. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s article on China’s transformation into an education power will be published in Qiushi magazine

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on accelerating China’s development into a powerhouse with great educational potential will be published on Sunday.

    The article by Xi Jinping, who is also the president of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the 11th issue of this year’s leading journal of the CPC Central Committee, Qiushi. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese military conducts combat patrol near Huangyan Island

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    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat-ready patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas, an official statement said.

    The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Southern Zone Combat Command this month organized naval and air forces to continuously strengthen patrols in the sea and airspace around the territorial waters near China’s Huangyan Island, to further strengthen command and control over relevant waters and airspace.

    The move is aimed at resolutely safeguarding China’s national sovereignty and security, as well as maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea region, the PLA Southern Command said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How China Tours and Shopping in China Reflect the Dynamics of China’s Economy

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

    With the growing convenience and appeal of “China tours,” more and more foreign tourists are choosing to travel and shop in China, which is becoming a global hub for tourism and shopping. With easy entry policies and tax incentives, industrial strength and cultural charm, China has become a hot destination for foreigners to discover an open, inclusive and dynamic modern China.

    The phenomenon of the “China boom” is driven by policy. China has been warmly welcoming tourists from all over the world, consistently expanding the list of countries for which visa-free travel is available, optimizing payment terms for foreign tourists, increasing the convenience of exit tax refunds, and implementing other specific measures. These measures demonstrate China’s determined approach to continuously expanding its opening to the outside world, which has contributed to the growing interest in China.

    Interest in China reflects the quality of “Made in China” products. In recent years, the shopping list of foreign tourists in China has been expanding, from clothing and food to mobile phones and translation devices, from small appliances to smart home devices. The increasing high-tech content of “Made in China” products enhances their competitiveness in the global market, which attracts foreign tourists to China in search of good things. Mobile phones, computers, smart wearables, drones and other hot products among foreign tourists in China not only reflect the innovative strength and technological strength of China’s manufacturing industry, but also indicate China’s strengthening position in the global value chain. From clothing and footwear to electronics, from affordable daily needs to luxury products, the richness and variety of choices in China’s consumer market attract crowds of foreign shoppers. Foreign tourists’ suitcases filled with Chinese goods are a sign of trust in “Made in China” products and recognition of China’s development achievements.

    The “fascination with China” is also driven by the integration of culture and tourism. In addition to silk, tea, porcelain and other traditional products, modern products in national style, cultural and creative products and technological innovations have become the new favorites of foreign tourists. The modernization of China’s cultural and tourism industry, the promotion of cross-industry integration of tourism with culture and technology not only brings “Made in China” products to the international arena, but also allows foreigners to fully experience the charm of Chinese culture and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s modern development achievements.

    At a time when globalization is in reverse and protectionism is on the rise, China is stubbornly sticking to its course of widening openness and deepening cooperation to expand opportunities, thereby proving to the world that true economic security comes from deep connectivity, not isolation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump thanks I. Musk, who is leaving the government, for “colossal changes”

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    WASHINGTON, May 31 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday after the billionaire announced his decision to step down from his position at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

    “I just want to say that Elon has worked tirelessly to help lead the largest and most significant government reform program in generations,” he said.

    Mr. Musk has “made a huge change to the old ways of doing things in Washington,” the president said, adding that some of his staffers will retain positions in the administration.

    “I look forward to remaining a friend and adviser to the president,” Musk told reporters after Trump presented him with a golden key.

    Musk, who has spent about $300 million supporting the election campaigns of Donald Trump and other Republicans, recently said he plans to significantly cut his political spending. “I think I’ve done enough,” he said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Coast Guard Patrols Huangyan Island

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas on Saturday.

    The BOC statement said that this month, the BOC has continuously strengthened law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters near China’s Huangyan Island and adjacent areas, and carried out tracking, interception and expulsion operations in accordance with laws and regulations to strengthen the management and control of relevant waters, vowing to firmly safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s SMEs Get More Credit Support in Q1

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Technology-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in China received increased credit support in the first quarter of this year, data from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank) showed Friday.

    By the end of the first quarter, 49.6 percent of technology SMEs received loans, which is 3.6 percentage points more than in the same period last year, according to the NBC report.

    The balance of outstanding loans to technology-oriented SMEs in local and foreign currencies amounted to 3.33 trillion yuan (US$463 billion), up 24 percent year on year. This figure outpaced the overall growth of lending by 17.1 percentage points.

    The report also shows an increase in credit support for high-tech companies: the balance of outstanding loans to these companies in local and foreign currencies increased by 8.5 percent year-on-year, which is 1.6 percentage points higher than the overall rate of credit growth.

    By the end of the first quarter, the volume of green loans issued in local and foreign currencies reached 40.61 trillion yuan, up 9.6 percent from the beginning of this year, the report said.

    Real estate lending has stabilized, with outstanding real estate loans in yuan reaching 53.54 trillion yuan by the end of the first quarter, up 0.04 percent year-on-year, while real estate development loans reached 13.87 trillion yuan, up 0.8 percent year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Chinese Embassy in Russia hosted the ceremony of presenting the PRC Ambassador’s Award

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

    Moscow, May 31 /Xinhua/ — China celebrated the 9th National Day of Scientists and Technologists on May 30. On this occasion, a gala reception and the 6th ceremony of presenting the Chinese Ambassador’s Award were held at the country’s embassy in Russia on Friday.

    At the event, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui expressed gratitude to Chinese and Russian scientific and technical workers. He noted that China is currently implementing a strategy to stimulate development through innovation. The country has made a number of historic achievements in fundamental research, breakthroughs in high technology, and commercialization of scientific and technical achievements, the diplomat added.

    According to Zhang Hanhui, China and Russia complement each other well in the field of scientific and technological innovation, have a good foundation and broad prospects for cooperation in this area. China is ready to continue to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, promote high-quality development of the two countries and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind, the ambassador said.

    At the ceremony, Russian Presidential Aide for Science and Education Andrei Fursenko congratulated Chinese and Russian scientific and technical workers on the holiday and gave a positive assessment of the fruitful results achieved by the two countries in scientific and technical cooperation in recent years.

    He emphasized that China and Russia share a common concept of scientific and technological development. Russia is ready to work with China to deepen pragmatic cooperation in the areas of fundamental and applied research, as well as the application of scientific and technological achievements, A. Fursenko said.

    At the ceremony, Zhang Hanhui presented awards to 24 laureates of the Chinese Ambassador’s Award and eight laureates of the Cooperation Award. The Chinese Ambassador’s Award was established in 2020 by the Chinese Embassy in Russia jointly with the Russian Union of Scientific and Engineering Public Associations (RosSNIO) to promote exchanges and cooperation between young scientists of the two countries.

    On the same day, the Chinese Embassy in Russia also opened a photo exhibition dedicated to Chinese-Russian cooperation in the field of scientific and technological innovation. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 6.4 thousand heads of cattle died as a result of steppe fires in Mongolia

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

    ULAN BATOR, May 31 (Xinhua) — More than 6,400 heads of livestock have died in steppe fires in Mongolia between January and May 2025, the country’s General Administration of Emergency Situations said on Saturday.

    During the specified period, a total of 54 families were left homeless in 12 Mongolian aimags.

    In view of this, the General Administration of Emergency Situations has once again warned residents of Ulaanbaatar and 21 Mongolian aimags not to light fires or throw cigarette butts on the ground in the current drought conditions.

    As of Saturday, firefighters are working to contain one steppe fire in Mandal soum of Mongolia’s Selenge aimag, an official statement said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: GUU student wins 1 million rubles in music show

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

    A student of the State University of Management, Aidar Minaev, together with his team, won 1 million rubles in the show “Catch Me If You Can” on the Russia 1 channel.

    The teams “Stars” and “Participants” faced off in the fight for the main prize.

    18 guys from different cities of our country performed on stage, singing popular songs first to a soundtrack, and then live.

    The team of stars had to guess which of the participants couldn’t sing over the course of three rounds. The more correct answers, the more points. The opposing team received points for incorrect guesses. As a result, the team that scored more points would be able to compete in the final round for one million rubles.

    Aidar Minaev performed a song by Dima Bilan as part of a trio, dressed as the singer himself. The star team of Igor Nikolaev, Katya Lel, Yan Tsapnik, and Klara Novikova couldn’t figure out which of the guys could really sing until they heard their voices live.

    As a result, the “Participants” team reached the final, was able to guess the vocal abilities of the “dark horse” and won one million rubles.

    “Back in the first season, I participated in the creation of this show and voiced the voices of pop stars for the non-singing participants. And this season, I managed to transform into Dima Bilan. Thanks to the Russia 1 TV channel for the invitation and the opportunity to win. Our team won, and we plan to spend the winnings on developing creativity,” shared Aidar Minaev.

    Let us recall that last year the singer from GUU took part in the show “Brighter than the Stars” on the TNT TV channel, where he performed as Leonid Agutin.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, SCO countries expand cooperation in artificial intelligence

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

    TIANJIN, May 31 (Xinhua) — Ji Jiantao, a technician with Nongxin Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., trains local farmers on how to use autonomous driving systems for agricultural machinery during the peak soybean planting season in Ussuriysk, Russia.

    “We are continuously increasing innovative developments in the field of smart agriculture and have already supplied dozens of sets of auto-navigation equipment to Russia,” said the company’s senior engineer Yan Bingxin at the China-SCO AI cooperation forum held on May 29 in Tianjin.

    The synergy of “AI plus agriculture” not only transforms the industry, but also reflects China’s contribution to the creation of global AI-based public goods. Xinhua learned that the forum, titled “Chinese Intelligence for the Benefit of the SCO,” has become an important platform for promoting the “Shanghai Spirit” and strengthening cooperation in new areas, aiming to deepen practical cooperation in AI development and governance.

    Artificial intelligence is a strategic technology that defines the new scientific and technological revolution. In recent years, China has made comprehensive and systematic progress in the innovative development of AI, forming a relatively complete industrial system in the field of AI.

    Cleaning robots with “computer vision,” heavy-duty robots for transporting wind turbine blades, digital systems for high-precision medical examinations – as a key participant in the SCO’s digital cooperation, China is promoting the implementation of AI solutions in the organization’s countries. Dozens of technology companies are demonstrating notable results.

    In one of the swimming pools in Kazakhstan, a cleaning robot with hybrid infrared-ultrasonic sensors, using AI algorithms, thoroughly cleans every corner of it. The robot is controlled via a mobile application.

    “Users monitor the cleaning process remotely,” explained Yu Guoxing, international sales manager at Deepinfar Ocean Technology Co., Ltd. According to him, the Kazakhstani distributor purchased 40 devices at one time, and the attractiveness of the products is actively expanding the customer base in Russia, Tajikistan and other countries.

    The “Plan for the Establishment of the China-SCO AI Applied Cooperation Center” was presented at the forum. The center will open its doors to all SCO member countries to ensure inclusive access to artificial intelligence technologies.

    The forum participants expressed their readiness to jointly expand cooperation in the field of applied solutions, develop the digital economy and deepen innovative interaction, directing “intellectual dividends” to ensure high-quality development.

    “Cooperation in the field of AI is one of the most dynamic areas of interaction in the SCO,” said Deputy Secretary General of the organization Oleg Kopylov. According to him, within the framework of the SCO, the interconnectedness of AI infrastructure will be strengthened, the technology ecosystem will be improved, industrial development will be synchronized, and academic exchanges will be deepened. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: There are 113 million young pioneers in China

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Young Pioneers of China (YPC) had about 113 million members by the end of 2024, according to the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China (CYL).

    In the country, within the framework of the OYUK, 176 thousand grassroots committees for the work of pioneer organizations with more than 3 million leaders operate in primary and secondary schools, the KSMK reported.

    Since its founding in 1949, OYPC, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, has played an important role in promoting the healthy growth of children.

    All Chinese children aged 6 to 14 years old can join the YUCK.

    The latest data was published ahead of International Children’s Day, which is celebrated on Sunday. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel Calls on Hamas to Accept US Envoy’s Gaza Ceasefire Offer

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    JERUSALEM, May 31 (Xinhua) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday called on Hamas to accept the ceasefire offer in Gaza made by U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff “or be destroyed.”

    According to media reports, Witkoff’s proposal includes the release of 10 surviving Israeli hostages and the handover of the bodies of 18 dead in two stages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. In return, the Israeli side will release 1,236 Palestinian detainees and hand over the bodies of 180 Palestinians.

    In a statement released by his office, I. Katz said the Israeli military was continuing operations in Gaza at full force, carrying out attacks from the air, land and sea on an unprecedented scale “to provide maximum protection to our soldiers in preparation for the deployment of maneuver forces to each area.”

    In a statement released on Friday, the Israeli military said the Israeli Air Force and ground forces had struck dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip since Thursday, “killing terrorists, destroying weapons, terrorist infrastructure and underground infrastructure.”

    It is added that during the military operations, two rocket-propelled grenades were fired at Israeli troops, resulting in three soldiers receiving minor injuries.

    Of the 251 hostages taken during the Hamas attack in October 2023, 57 remain in Gaza, 34 of whom are presumed dead, according to the Israeli army. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent

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

    NEW YORK, May 31 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent to further protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

    D. Trump made the announcement during a visit to the US Steel plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, where the US Steel deal with Japan’s Nippon Steel worth $14 billion was also announced.

    “We are going to raise tariffs by 25 percent. We will raise tariffs on steel imports to the United States of America from 25 to 50 percent,” local media quotes D. Trump as saying. “/This/ will further protect the US steel industry.”

    The US president later confirmed the decision in a post on the Truth Social social network, stating that the new tariffs would go into effect on June 4.

    On March 12, the Trump administration imposed 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, drawing sharp criticism from the U.S. auto industry. Canada immediately retaliated, and the European Union announced counter-tariffs but ultimately dropped them.

    As local media note, the increase in tariffs could lead to an increase in prices for metal products, including cars, canned goods and industrial equipment. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Shanghai’s exports up 13.8 pct in first four months of 2025

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

    SHANGHAI, May 31 (Xinhua) — Shanghai’s export volume increased 13.8 percent year on year from January to April 2025, and its total foreign trade value hit a record high in April, data released by the Shanghai Municipal Customs showed.

    The city’s total foreign trade volume for the four months was 1.4 trillion yuan (about $194.7 billion), up 1 percent from a year earlier. In April alone, imports and exports reached 399.35 billion yuan, up more than 10 percent year-on-year and month-on-month. Exports in April rose 17.2 percent year-on-year, while imports rose 8.1 percent.

    Private enterprises were the key growth driver, accounting for more than 70 percent of Shanghai’s total foreign trade companies during the period. Their import and export volumes exceeded 500 billion yuan, up more than 20 percent year-on-year, indicating that domestic growth momentum is strengthening.

    During this period, Shanghai traded with more than 200 countries and regions around the world, achieving growth with 166 partners. Trade with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative reached nearly 600 billion yuan, up 11.9 percent year on year, while trade with countries in the Middle East and Eastern Europe increased by more than 20 percent.

    Machinery and electrical equipment exports totaled 398.8 billion yuan, accounting for more than 60 percent of the city’s total exports during the period. Meat and vegetable oil imports rose more than 10 percent year-on-year, while specialty foods such as Afghan nuts, Italian chocolate, Irish dairy products and Ethiopian coffee expanded the gastronomic choices for Chinese consumers. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s AI industry core market size approaches 600 billion yuan

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

    TIANJIN, May 31 (Xinhua) — China has established a relatively comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) industrial system by April 2025, with the market size in the basic sector approaching 600 billion yuan (about 83.45 billion U.S. dollars), according to the China Development and Reform Commission (CDRC).

    The data was presented in a review of AI technology development in China by NCDC official Huang Zhu at the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on Artificial Intelligence Cooperation, which was held on May 29 in Tianjin, northern China.

    Huang Zhu stressed that the number of China’s patent applications in the field of AI has exceeded 1.5 million, accounting for almost 40 percent of the global total.

    China has made comprehensive progress in AI development, forming a thriving industrial ecosystem. The country is home to more than 400 “small giants” – specialized small and medium-sized enterprises that excel in niche segments of the AI market, including the innovative DeepSeek.

    The SCO is a comprehensive regional cooperation organization covering the largest territory and population in the world, and has vast data resources and diverse AI application scenarios.

    Huang Zhu noted that accelerating cooperation in the field of AI technology and application will help revitalize the socio-economic development of the SCO, promote inclusive global development and act as a bridge to overcome the global digital divide.

    China is willing to cooperate with other SCO member states, firmly uphold the “Shanghai Spirit” and step up joint efforts to promote the beneficial, safe and fair development of artificial intelligence, Huang added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese and Russian experts call for efforts to create a more equitable multipolar world order

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

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An international conference on “China and Russia: Cooperation in a New Era” was held in Beijing on Friday, with Chinese and Russian experts calling for joint efforts to build a more equitable multipolar world order.

    The event was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the UN. The conference participants held in-depth discussions on issues of jointly upholding genuine multilateralism by China and Russia and cooperation in promoting multipolarity in the world, practical cooperation and joint development between China and Russia, humanitarian exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations between China and Russia.

    Gao Xiang, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CAS), noted that as the main theaters of war in Asia and Europe respectively during World War II, China and the Soviet Union made decisive contributions to the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. The international system, with the UN at its core, is a concentrated embodiment of the results of World War II and ensures the general trend of peace and development throughout the world after the war.

    China and Russia should uphold the authority of the UN, adhere to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges so as to steadily promote multipolarity with equality and order, economic globalization with accessibility and inclusiveness, and diversity of civilizations through mutual learning, he added.

    According to the President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Igor Ivanov, the highest level of relations in history achieved between Russia and China not only meets the interests of the peoples of the two countries, but is also an important factor in efforts aimed at creating a more just multipolar world.

    “Our countries closely and productively cooperate within the UN, the Group of Twenty, APEC, the SCO, BRICS and other international organizations in the interests of promoting initiatives to ensure global strategic stability and mutually beneficial cooperation,” he emphasized.

    In his video address to the conference, Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation Zhang Hanhui noted that China and Russia have managed to take the right path in building relations between large neighboring countries, which has given a powerful impetus to the multipolarity of the world and demonstrated the responsibility of the two countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council.

    In the context of profound changes in the global governance system, BRICS and the SCO, whose founding countries and main drivers are China and Russia, are becoming increasingly important pillars of the multipolar world, the ambassador said.

    He expressed confidence that Russia, as before, will support China’s work as the rotating chair of the SCO and make joint efforts with China to promote the expansion of cooperation within the SCO and BRICS in order to provide the world with more public goods.

    According to Sun Zhuangzhi, Director of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, in the face of enormous changes unseen in the last century, regional conflicts and the impact of various global challenges, China has put forward the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, continuously promoted the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, and strengthened cooperation with Russia and other emerging market countries, providing a practical path for implementing the concept of a new type of global governance.

    The international conference was organized jointly by the CASS and the RIAC. Its co-organizers were the Institute of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the CASS and the Council for Strategic Cooperation between China and Russia of the CASS. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: First duty-free shop in central China opens in Wuhan

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

    WUHAN, May 31 (Xinhua) — The first duty-free shop in central China’s Hubei Province and the entire central China began trial operation in Wuhan on Friday, the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Commerce said.

    In August last year, five government departments, including the Ministry of Finance, jointly issued a statement that duty-free shops would be opened in the city limits of Wuhan, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Xi’an, Changsha and Fuzhou.

    Previously, 6 similar stores have already opened in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Dalian, Xiamen and Sanya.

    According to local authorities, the Wuhan outlet was a natural result of the announcement of new policy measures.

    Located in a luxury mall in the heart of Wuhan, it saw more than 32 million customer visits last year and generated annual sales of 10 billion yuan (about $1.39 billion).

    The investor and operator of the duty-free shop is Wuhan Wangfujing Wushang Duty-free Goods Management Co., Ltd., a joint venture that has direct purchasing agreements with more than 100 international brands. These partnerships cover a variety of product categories, including perfumes and cosmetics, wines and food, digital electronics, luxury accessories, popular domestic cultural products, and coffee and tea.

    It is especially worth mentioning that this duty-free store, as part of the strategy of promoting fashion for domestic brands on the world market, also presents cultural creations from the imperial palace, the so-called “Wuhan gifts”, which are objects of intangible cultural heritage.

    “The opening of the duty-free shop in downtown Wuhan marks a new stage in the development of cities on the Chinese mainland,” said an official from the provincial department of commerce, adding that once the project is launched, it is expected to be able to serve the consumption demand of over 2 million foreign travelers visiting Hubei on average per year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Increasing the number of weapons on the battlefield will only prolong the Russian-Ukrainian conflict – Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the UN

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

    UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Xinhua) — China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang warned on Friday that increasing the number of weapons on the battlefield will only prolong the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

    At present, when direct negotiations are underway between Russia and Ukraine, more and more lethal weapons with increased lethal force are appearing on the battlefield, which only intensifies the confrontation and prolongs the fighting, the Chinese representative said.

    “This is not conducive to achieving a ceasefire and ending the war, and is contrary to the common expectations of the international community,” Geng Shuang told the UN Security Council. “We urge all parties to actively shape an environment conducive to peace talks by creating conditions and providing support. We also call on the parties to the conflict to work collectively to de-escalate and find a political solution, rather than continue military confrontation and attacks.”

    He rejected the US representative’s accusations against China regarding the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

    “Just now, the US representative once again spread disinformation and slandered China. This is completely unacceptable,” Geng Shuang said.

    The US attacks on China are not based on facts and are not aimed at solving any problems at all. Rather, they are based on their own political agenda, and this is pure political manipulation, the Chinese official added.

    According to him, China has never supplied lethal weapons to any of the parties to the conflict, strictly controls dual-use goods and resolutely opposes any unfounded accusations and political manipulation.

    The United States bears the primary responsibility for the outbreak and continuation of the conflict, and must make efforts and play its role in ending it as soon as possible. China urges the United States to focus on ongoing diplomatic efforts and stop the boring blame game, Geng Shuang said. –0–

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