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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/21/2025, 16-07 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the KZT/RUB currency pair have been changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange – In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the foreign exchange market and the precious metals market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 21.05.2025, 16-07 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to RUB 13,395 in the mode with TOD settlements) and the range of market risk assessment (up to RUB 12,802, equivalent to a rate of 19.51%) of the KZT/RUB currency pair were changed. New values are available Here.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Digital Ruble Enters Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

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    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

    Anti-money laundering control over transactions with digital rubles will be carried out by both commercial banks and the Bank of Russia, the operator of the digital ruble platform. Control is divided depending on how users will transmit instructions on transactions with digital rubles to the platform – through a bank or directly to the operator. Such a hybrid format is envisaged by law, approved by the Federation Council.

    At the same time, banks will continue to identify clients when opening a digital ruble account, identify clients whose access to the platform should be restricted, and perform other anti-money laundering functions that they currently have.

    When creating the digital ruble platform, the Bank of Russia paid special attention to the convenience of the customer journey. Citizens and companies will pay in digital rubles using familiar mobile applications of banks and other remote banking systems. This will allow clients and banks to interact in the usual way.

    Let us remind you: digital ruble— a digital form of the national currency. Currently, its piloting is ongoing with the participation of 15 banks, about 2 thousand citizens and more than 50 companies. The number of participants and available transactions is gradually growing. The Bank of Russia will additionally announce the date of the mass launch.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Physicists Win Volleyball Competition

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The Volleyball Championship in the Spartakiad between NSU faculties and institutes has ended, in which 9 teams took part. The first place this year was unexpectedly taken by the Physics Faculty, having defeated the multiple leader of previous years in the final – the team of the Information Technology Faculty, and the third place went to the students of the NSU SUNC.

    The competition was held in two rounds over several days – first in three subgroups, in which three leaders were determined to reach the final. The final games were very intense – the teams fought equally until the very last moment!

    The composition of the winning teams: Faculty of Physics: Andrey Tyukavkin Egor Lavrinenko Anton Zhdanov Mikhail Prozorov Stepan Semenov Andrey Rotar Sergey Chirkov Kirill Borodin

    Faculty of Information Technologies: Mikhail Dubinin Danil Mandarkhanov Artem Gaan Ildar Fitkulin Dmitry Makogon Danila Ivanchenko Oksana Valenko Victoria Stepanova Daniil Lanin

    SUTS NSU: Igor Gorr Mikhail Vereshchagin Stepan Raisky Grigory Gushchin Egor Basalaev Vladislav Morozov Vladimir Gilmanov Gleb Marcus Mikhail Petrukhin

    Congratulations to the winners, thanks to all the teams for their active participation in the tournament and special thanks to the fans who created a wonderful atmosphere on the court. The competition was held under the sensitive guidance of the volleyball coach – Denis Rychkov.

    Shortly before the intra-university championship, the NSU team took 6th place in the regional volleyball championship among men’s teams. We congratulate the guys on their worthy performance and wish them further success!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Greek island of Crete – GFZ

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    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, May 22 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted the Greek island of Crete at 03:19 GMT on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

    According to initial data, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a point with coordinates of 35.46 degrees north latitude and 25.82 degrees east longitude. The epicenter was located at a depth of 102.8 km. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Two Israeli Embassy Employees Killed Near Jewish Museum in Washington

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

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

    WASHINGTON, May 21 (Xinhua) — Two Israeli embassy employees were killed late Wednesday outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

    “Two Israeli embassy employees were senselessly murdered this evening outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC,” she wrote on social media X.

    According to media reports, the people mentioned died from gunshot wounds.

    “We are actively investigating and working to obtain additional information to release,” Noem added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may take place next week in the Vatican – Finnish President

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

    HELSINKI, May 22 (Xinhua) — Technical-level talks involving Russia and Ukraine could take place in the Vatican as early as next week, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with Yle TV on Wednesday.

    According to him, the talks will most likely involve representatives from the United States and European countries. The potential meeting is a positive step toward broader international participation in efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine, A. Stubb noted.

    “It is very likely that next week, for example, in the Vatican, a technical meeting will take place with the participation of Ukrainians, Russians, Americans and Europeans,” the president said.

    The Finnish leader emphasized the growing role of European countries in the peace process. “We are entering a phase where Europe will also be involved – and this is what we hoped for from the beginning,” he said.

    On Monday, US President Donald Trump held telephone talks with several European leaders, including A. Stubb. The head of the White House shared details of an earlier conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed with his interlocutors the ongoing negotiations, a potential ceasefire and steps to establish lasting peace in Ukraine. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump Accuses South Africa of “White Genocide” at Meeting with S. Ramaphosa

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

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

    SACRAMENTO, USA, May 22 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday got into a dispute with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, which the South African leader strongly denied.

    During a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, D. Trump accused South Africa of “white genocide” and an unfair land grab, and then showed materials allegedly proving his accusations.

    Ramaphosa, who was in Washington to improve trade terms and ease bilateral tensions, rejected Trump’s statement during the meeting. He rejected the claim that white South Africans are fleeing the country because of racist policies. According to the president, South Africa has a crime problem and most of the victims are black citizens.

    News outlets were shocked by Trump’s rudeness, saying that much of the information he presented during the meeting as evidence of “white genocide” in South Africa had been “repeatedly debunked.”

    “Almost all of the conspiracy theories presented at Trump’s meeting with South African President S. Ramaphosa today have been debunked, with some South Africans saying they believe the information is “propaganda from AfriForum,” an Afrikaner lobby group criticized for its white nationalist leanings,” CNN reported.

    The row between the US and South African presidents comes at a time of tense relations between the two countries, which worsened after Ramaphosa signed an expropriation law in January that Trump criticised for “discriminating” against the country’s white population. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Canada’s Foreign Ministry summons Israeli ambassador over shooting at diplomatic delegation

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

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

    OTTAWA, May 22 (Xinhua) — Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday she has demanded that the Israeli ambassador be summoned over the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shooting at a diplomatic delegation visiting the West Bank.

    The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that there were four Canadians among the delegation that was shot at by the Israeli military, and they were not injured.

    “I have asked my officials to call the Israeli ambassador to convey Canada’s grave concerns. We expect a full investigation and accountability,” she wrote.

    The IDF said the delegation deviated from its approved route and soldiers fired warning shots, resulting in no casualties.

    Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement threatening to take “concrete measures” against Israel in response to the renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Central China to host trade show to boost China-Africa ties

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    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, May 22 (Xinhua) — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, from June 12 to 15 this year, with more than 12,000 people expected to attend, the expo’s organizers said at a press conference on Wednesday.

    The upcoming expo, co-organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Hunan Provincial Government, is one of the important events in the field of trade and economy between China and Africa this year. More than 2,800 enterprises, business associations and financial institutions from China and Africa have already registered to participate in the event, as well as representatives from 44 African countries, 6 international organizations and 23 provincial-level regions in China.

    Held every two years, the expo this year is themed “China and Africa: Together for Modernization.” It will feature theme zones such as intelligent mining technology and equipment, clean energy, modern agricultural machinery, and construction equipment. More than 20 economic and trade events are planned.

    Shen Yumou, head of the Hunan Provincial Commerce Department, said 128 cooperation projects with a total investment of over US$7 billion will be signed during the Expo. They cover areas such as construction, electricity, transportation, information services, culture and health care.

    The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, which was held for the first time in 2019, has become an important platform for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and African countries. Shen Xiang, Director of the Department of West Asia and Africa of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, said that the upcoming expo is expected to inject new impetus into practical cooperation between China and Africa.

    China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, said Assistant Minister of Commerce Tang Wenhong. In 2024, trade between China and African countries set a new record and reached $295.6 billion, up 4.8 percent from 2023. In particular, China’s imports from Africa amounted to $116.8 billion, up 6.9 percent, and China’s exports to Africa amounted to $178.8 billion, up 3.5 percent. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cargo flight connects Urumqi and Tallinn

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    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, May 22 (Xinhua) — A cargo flight linking the cities of Urumqi and Tallinn opened on Wednesday, the Tianshan news portal reported.

    The plane carrying 51 tons of parcels departed that day from Tianshan Airport in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and after a stop in Uzbekistan will arrive in the capital of Estonia in about 11 hours.

    According to the plan, the Urumqi-Tallinn flight will be operated once a week.

    The plane will deliver mainly clothing and other consumer goods sold through cross-border e-commerce to Estonia.

    The launch of the new air route has filled a gap in air cargo transportation between Xinjiang and the Baltics, which will stimulate the export of textiles, clothing, electronics and other competitive goods made in China.

    Currently, cargo flights connect Urumqi with 20 foreign cities, including 12 European ones. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: ‘Serious Incident’ Happens During Launch Ceremony of North Korea’s New Warship

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

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

    PYONGYANG, May 22 (Xinhua) — A “serious incident” occurred during the launching ceremony of a new destroyer of the DPRK Navy on Wednesday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday.

    The accident was a “criminal act caused by absolute negligence, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism,” said North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, who oversaw the ceremony at the site.

    He ordered that the restoration of the destroyer be completed before the June plenary session of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, the report said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Defense departments of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan expressed interest in further deepening relations

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    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, May 22 (Xinhua) — The defense ministries of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan have expressed mutual interest in further developing and deepening relations. This was announced on Wednesday following a meeting between Valery Revenko, Head of the Department of International Military Cooperation and Assistant to the Minister of Defense of Belarus on International Military Cooperation, and Erlis Terdikbaev, First Deputy Minister of Defense of Kyrgyzstan. The parties held talks during the 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 in Minsk. The relevant information was published by the Ministry of Defense of Belarus.

    During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda and discussed the current state of cooperation in the military sphere. They also touched upon current issues of organizing joint operational and combat training events within the CSTO, which will be held this year in the form of a joint operational-strategic exercise “Combat Brotherhood-2025” in Belarus. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration sentenced to 16 years in prison

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

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

    CHANGCHUN, May 22 (Xinhua) — Former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Lin Chengxing has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for accepting bribes and abusing his power.

    The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by the Second People’s Court of Changchun City, northeast China’s Jilin Province.

    As the court established, from 2006 to 2023, Lin Chengxing, holding various positions, used his powers in the interests of certain structures and individuals, providing them with “assistance” in matters related to obtaining contracts for projects, running a business, etc., and for his “services” received cash and material assets totaling 43.11 million yuan (about 6 million US dollars).

    In addition, since 2015, during his tenure as secretary of the Party’s leadership group and director of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration and general manager of China National Tobacco Corporation, Lin Chengxing engaged in abuses for personal gain and exerted influence in the review process of investment and share acquisition matters, causing the loss of state-owned assets totaling more than 208 million yuan, according to the court ruling.

    The court also ordered Lin Chengxing to be fined 4 million yuan and have all of his illegally acquired property confiscated and sent to the state treasury. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Experts and Scientists Assess China’s Economic Growth Points in 2025 (Part 1): Service Consumption Becomes a New Bright Spot

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

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

    Xia Jiechang, Research Fellow at the National Academy of Economic Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

    Consumption is the foundation of economic development. Since this year, various departments in various regions have been steadily promoting special promotions to promote consumption growth, and have been making efforts to expand the scope of trade-in consumer goods renewal, which has led to a steady release of consumption potential and further strengthening the main role of consumption in the country’s economic growth. In the first quarter, final consumption expenditures stimulated GDP growth by 2.8 percentage points, accounting for more than half of the total economic growth. In particular, service consumption has become a new highlight in China’s population consumption and a new impetus for the country’s economic growth.

    Service consumption mainly includes consumer spending on intangible services, including health care, education and training, tourism and leisure, financial services, culture and entertainment, etc. It covers a wide range of fields and is not only an important support for improving people’s well-being, but also an important direction for optimizing and improving the consumption structure. Since this year, China has made concerted efforts on both the supply and demand sides to put forward a series of policies to promote service consumption. Through vigorous policy promotion, relevant economic entities have expanded the range of services offered and improved their quality, thereby laying a solid foundation for the growth of service consumption and better meeting people’s needs for customized and high-quality services.

    In the process of expanding and upgrading service consumption, digital technologies are beginning to play an important supporting role. On the one hand, the analysis and processing, in-depth processing and specific application of huge amounts of information through digital technologies have served as an incentive for expanding the scale of service consumption, optimizing the structure of service consumption and improving the quality of consumer goods in the service sector. On the other hand, digital technologies have greatly contributed to the intensive development of new-type service consumption, effectively improving the consumer experience of the population.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Calls on US to Abandon Golden Dome Missile Defense System for Global Strategic Stability — Chinese Foreign Ministry

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    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, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday called on the United States to abandon the development and deployment of the Golden Dome global missile defense system and take concrete actions to strengthen strategic mutual trust between the powers and maintain global strategic stability.

    Mao Ning made the relevant statements while commenting on the plan to create the Golden Dome missile defense system in the United States.

    As the Chinese diplomat noted, the so-called “Golden Dome” plan is aimed at deploying an unlimited, global, multi-layered and multi-dimensional missile defense system. This plan openly envisages a significant increase in space warfare capabilities, including the development and deployment of orbital interception systems.

    “This gives this plan a clearly offensive character and violates the principle of peaceful use of outer space, enshrined in the Outer Space Treaty. The implementation of the plan will increase the risks of turning space into a combat zone and the emergence of a space arms race, and will undermine the international security and arms control system,” Mao Ning said.

    According to the official representative, the United States, adhering to the “America First” policy, is obsessed with the pursuit of absolute security for itself, which violates the principle of “the security of one state should not be ensured at the expense of the security of others” and undermines the global strategic balance and stability.

    “China expresses serious concern over this,” Mao Ning added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: At a seminar on Eurasian relations, Chinese and German experts called for cooperation

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

    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Experts from China and Germany called for cooperation to overcome global challenges in an unstable world at a seminar on China-Russia-Europe relations held in Beijing on Tuesday.

    The current seminar, organized by the Institute of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (IRESCA AASS), took place in the year of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union.

    In his opening remarks, Sun Zhuangzhi, Director of the IRECA AONK, noted that in the context of profound global changes unseen for a century, humanity once again found itself at a historical crossroads. Against this background, he stressed, academic discussions on relations between China, Russia and Europe have important practical significance.

    Noting that China and Europe have many common interests, Sun said it is crucial to find the “biggest common denominator” for cooperation between the two sides, which is of particular significance both for maintaining security and stability on the Eurasian continent and for promoting prosperity and development worldwide.

    Nadine Godehardt, Senior Research Fellow at the Asia Department of the Brussels branch of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, noted that the world is experiencing new profound changes, and the geopolitical landscape in the Eurasian region is becoming increasingly complex.

    As a result, N. Godehard continued, the European Union and the European integration process are creating a new momentum for reform, initiating a whole series of policy adjustments. She added that discussions between Chinese and European think tanks on the relations between China, Russia and Europe and on the situation in the Eurasian region are timely and important.

    The seminar participants agreed that in the context of an unstable international situation, countries of the world should adhere to the principles of mutual success and common progress, work together to solve key global and regional problems, and jointly write a new chapter in international governance and multilateral cooperation.

    The seminar was attended by experts and scholars from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, the Bertelsmann Foundation, the Ruhr University Bochum, the AONK and the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, Partner Countries Co-host Traditional Medicine Event at World Health Assembly

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

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

    GENEVA, May 21 (Xinhua) — China, along with Malaysia, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the Seychelles, co-hosted for the first time a side event on traditional medicine on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 20.

    The event focused on integrating traditional medicine into national health systems, supporting universal health coverage, advancing towards the Sustainable Development Goals and building a community of hygiene and health for all humanity.

    The event brought together more than 100 participants, including high-level health officials from many countries, representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), renowned experts and scientists, and figures from international academia.

    The event featured a keynote speech by Yu Yanhong, Director of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China. She noted China’s centuries-long commitment to the development of traditional Chinese medicine, emphasizing the country’s unique path in developing traditional medicine with Chinese characteristics and the significant successes achieved along the way.

    Yu Yanhong called on countries to develop traditional medicine systems in accordance with their national characteristics and promote the modernization of traditional medical practices. She also reaffirmed China’s commitment to promoting more effective integration of traditional medicine into national health systems around the world.

    Seychelles Health Minister Peggy Vido said traditional medicine and herbalism have a long history and deep cultural roots in her country, with their benefits gaining increasing public recognition every day.

    She proposed to pay special attention to ensuring the necessary level of education and standard training of practitioners, disseminating evidence-based practices and creating a framework to guarantee the quality, effectiveness and safety of traditional medicine as its role in health systems continues to grow. P. Vido also expressed her country’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with China and other countries in this area.

    WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Saiya Mau Piukala, described traditional medicine as a vital pillar of health systems that has made a significant contribution to global health.

    He praised China’s achievements in preserving and updating traditional medicine, stressing that these practices should complement modern medicine rather than compete with it.

    The WHO regional head called for stronger international cooperation to ensure the safety, quality and accessibility of traditional medicine. S. M. Piukala also noted that the Western Pacific Region is actively working to integrate traditional medicine into universal health coverage systems so that more people can benefit from such treatment. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 Opened in Belarus

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    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, May 21 (Xinhua) — The 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 opened on Wednesday at the Minsk International Exhibition Center “BelExpo”. More than 150 companies from Belarus, Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, and India are taking part in the event. They are demonstrating samples of weapons and military equipment that reflect the main trends and development prospects of the global arms market.

    President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko sent a greeting to the participants and guests of the international exhibition. “In the year of the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, we are holding this representative forum in honor of our common heroes. The generation of victors bequeathed to us to preserve peace and freedom in our native land, won at an unprecedentedly high price. In the name of this goal, we, the allied countries, are increasing our defense potential and strengthening cooperation in the field of security,” A. Lukashenko’s press service quotes him as saying.

    The President of Belarus expressed confidence that the international exhibition of weapons and military equipment will allow a wide range of specialists and experts to become familiar with the most advanced achievements of both Belarusian manufacturers and foreign partners.

    MILEX-2025 presents more than 750 samples of weapons, military and special equipment of Belarusian production. Among them are the anti-aircraft missile system “Buk-MB-2K” with the first Belarusian anti-aircraft guided missile, the grenade launcher system “Sapfir”, the armored personnel carrier V-2. The total area of the exhibition exceeds 11.5 thousand square meters.

    The 11th International Scientific Conference on the Development of Weapons, Military and Special Equipment and Dual-Use Technologies will be held as part of the scientific and business program of the event. The conference will address current issues of creating systems to counter high-precision weapons, electronic warfare, radio-technical and radar reconnaissance, troop and weapon control, and radio communications. A separate section will be devoted to the topic of unmanned systems for various purposes.

    The organizers of the 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 are the State Military-Industrial Committee and the Ministry of Defense of Belarus, as well as the National Exhibition Center “BelExpo”. The event will last until May 24. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The event “Yaqi Cultural Salon: Tea and the World” opened at the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulaanbaatar

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

    ULAN BATOR, May 21 (Xinhua) — A three-day event dedicated to Chinese tea culture, titled “Yaqi Culture Salon: Tea and the World,” kicked off at the China Cultural Center in Ulan Bator on Wednesday.

    The event program includes stories about tea drinking culture in China, exhibitions, and lectures on making ceramics from Yixing clay “zisha”.

    Speaking at the opening of the event, Li Zhi, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulaanbaatar, noted that tea has long embodied the wisdom and philosophy of Eastern civilization. “From the ancient Great Silk Road to the Great Tea Road, tea crossed mountains and seas and became a link in the dialogue between different civilizations,” he said.

    According to Li Zhi, the event participants will be able to get acquainted with the process of making ceramics from Yixing clay “zisha” and the exquisite culture of tea drinking. The diplomat expressed hope that the event’s rich program will demonstrate to the Mongolian public the deep meaning of Chinese tea culture and allow them to understand the Eastern concept of “harmonious coexistence.”

    The event “Yaqi Cultural Salon: Tea and the World”, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, is timed to coincide with International Tea Day, which is celebrated annually on May 21. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Belarus, 14.8 billion Belarusian rubles of investments in fixed capital were used in the first four months of this year

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    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, May 21 (Xinhua) — Belarus spent 14.8 billion Belarusian rubles (1 U.S. dollar is equal to 3.01 Belarusian rubles) in fixed capital investments from January to April 2025, the Belarusian National Statistical Committee reported on Tuesday.

    The share of Minsk region in the total volume of used investments in fixed capital amounted to 24.9%. In Minsk, 21.1% of investments were used, in Brest region – 12.9%, Gomel – 13.8%, Grodno – 9.6%, Vitebsk – 8.9%, Mogilev – 8.7%.

    The structure of investments in fixed capital was as follows: construction and installation works – 47.6 percent, machinery, equipment, vehicles – 37.9 percent, other works and costs – 12.1 percent, intellectual property – 2.4 percent. In terms of ownership, 37.6 percent were state investments, 55.8 percent were private, and 6.6 percent were foreign. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Armenian Prime Minister and Russian Foreign Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations

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

    Yerevan, May 21 (Xinhua) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday received a Russian delegation led by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the press service of the head of the Armenian government reported.

    During the meeting, N. Pashinyan touched upon the current state of relations between Armenia and Russia. S. Lavrov, for his part, emphasized Russia’s readiness to develop relations with Armenia.

    The interlocutors discussed issues of the Armenian-Russian bilateral agenda, cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, regional and international security.

    Earlier that day, S. Lavrov met with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, following which the parties signed a program of consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries for 2025-2026.

    S. Lavrov was also received by the President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinjiang launches first direct cargo air route to Baltic region

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    URUMQI, May 21 (Xinhua) — A cargo plane carrying 51 tonnes of e-commerce goods took off from northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Wednesday and arrived in Estonia’s capital Tallinn, marking the launch of the first direct cargo air route from Xinjiang to the Baltic region.

    The new route will be operated once a week by a Boeing 767 cargo aircraft, with a one-way flight time of approximately 11 hours. Compared with conventional aircraft, this aircraft offers 30 percent more cargo capacity, primarily transporting light industry products such as clothing and daily necessities, effectively reducing logistics costs.

    According to Feng Liang, general manager of Xinjiang Wanshengtong Supply Chain Management Co, Ltd., the air route will provide Chinese merchants with the opportunity to directly interact with e-commerce platforms in Northern Europe and help improve the shopping experience of consumers in the region.

    To date, 20 international cargo air routes have been launched from Xinjiang’s capital Urumqi to 20 cities, including 12 routes covering key hubs in Northern, Eastern and Western Europe.

    From January to April 2025, the customs office of Urumqi Diwopu International Airport handled 1,584 cargo flights, a whopping 1,157.1 percent increase year-on-year, and the cargo turnover of this airport reached 26,000 tons, an increase of 522.2 percent compared with the same period last year.

    The regular operation of multiple international air cargo routes will help Xinjiang-based cross-border e-commerce companies expand their presence in overseas markets, boosting exports of textiles, electronics and other competitive products and promoting the quality and efficiency of trade among Belt and Road Initiative participants, said Zhao Beijing, an official with Diwopu Customs. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s E-Bike Trade-In Program Generates Over 6 Million New Sales

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    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China’s trade-in program for electric bicycles has driven steady sales growth since early 2025, with about 6.08 million new electric bicycles sold as replacements under the program as of Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday.

    According to the department, new electric bicycles worth a total of 17.82 billion yuan (about 2.48 billion US dollars) were sold during the reporting period.

    The trade-in program for e-bikes received a new boost after five government departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, issued a joint notice in January to expand the program.

    To date, approximately 79,000 retail outlets, primarily individual and small businesses, have taken part in the initiative, indicating growing market interest.

    The Ministry of Commerce said the program is gaining momentum across the country, with sales of new electric bicycles in Jiangsu and Hebei provinces each exceeding 1 million units. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Renowned Chinese Russianist Becomes Honorary Doctor of IKS RAS

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    Moscow, May 21 /Xinhua/ — Leading Chinese researcher of Russia, professor at the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Li Yongquan has become an honorary doctor of the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICSA RAS). The corresponding sign was presented to him by the director of ICSA RAS Kirill Babaev.

    Director of the Institute of European and Asian Social Development of the Development Research Center of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Vice Chairman of the China-Russia Friendship Society, Professor Li Yongquan has been researching modern Russia, Chinese-Russian relations, Eurasian integration, development of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for over 50 years. He is the author of over 200 scientific and journalistic works, and a translator of Russian book publications. He also worked as a journalist in Moscow and led numerous important applied studies at the level of ministries and departments.

    In an interview with Xinhua, Professor Li Yongquan said he was flattered to be awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. “The importance of the healthy development of Chinese-Russian relations for the multipolarity of the world, the stability of the Eurasian region and the development of both sides cannot be overestimated. Chinese and Russian scientists should make their contribution to this,” he emphasized.

    Director of the Institute of Crystallographic Analysis of the Russian Academy of Sciences K. Babaev noted the contribution of Professor Li Yongquan to the development of mutual understanding and friendship between Russia and China. “We hope that this event will become an incentive for further expansion of our cooperation in research, exchange of experience and training of new generations of specialists capable of building strong and mutually beneficial relations between Russia and China. We are confident that Professor Li’s contribution and dedication will serve as an inspiration for future joint projects and initiatives that will contribute to the deepening of our strategic partnership,” said K. Babaev. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China issues directive to strengthen financial support for small and micro enterprises

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    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China will further boost financial support for small and micro enterprises by expanding supply and reducing financing costs, and improving the effectiveness and targeting of support measures, according to a directive issued by eight departments on Wednesday.

    The document, jointly released by the State Financial Supervision Administration, the People’s Bank of China, the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments, includes 23 specific measures to strengthen financing for small and micro enterprises.

    To expand the supply of financing for such companies, the country’s authorities are stepping up the issuance of first-time loans, unsecured loans, medium- and long-term loans, loans for legal entities and for private enterprises.

    According to the document, financial support for small and micro enterprises in the agricultural sector will be strengthened through the use of structural monetary instruments, including refinancing.

    It is indicated that China will also support small and micro enterprises in obtaining financing through the issuance of shares.

    To reduce the cost of financing small and micro enterprises, the authorities will guide banks to reasonably determine loan rates for such companies, while reducing additional fees.

    The directive also notes that the authorities will encourage banks to improve the efficiency of financing, simplify loan applications and streamline loan approval procedures. Additional support will be provided to small and micro enterprises of scientific, technical and innovative types, as well as those implementing new business models in the field of foreign trade. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi to chair 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting /more details/

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    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will chair the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province, from May 28 to 29, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

    As noted by the official representative, the heads of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and representatives of 11 Pacific island states that have diplomatic relations with China have been invited to take part in the event, namely: the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kiribati Taneti Maamau, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niue Dalton Tagelagi, the Crown Prince and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tonga Tupoutoa Ulukalala, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Nauru Lionel Aingimea, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia Lorin Robert, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Solomon Islands Peter Chanel Agovaka, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Vanuatu Mark Ati, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Papua New Guinea Justin Tkachenko, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Cook Islands Tingika Elikana, the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Lenora Kerekeretabua, the representative of the Government of Samoa, the Ambassador of Samoa to China Luamanuvae Mariner, as well as the Deputy Secretary General of the Forum Pacific islands of Esala Nayashi.

    At a regular press briefing, Mao Ning said China and the Pacific island countries are comprehensive strategic partners committed to mutual respect and common development, adding that the two sides have continuously deepened and developed friendly ties and cooperation in recent years.

    Mao Ning noted that the upcoming meeting will be held in China for the first time in an offline format. According to her, the parties will discuss in detail the comprehensive exchanges and cooperation between China and the Pacific island countries, as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest.

    China attaches great importance to relations with the Pacific island countries and hopes that this event will contribute to the active implementation of the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two sides, strengthening cohesion and cooperation, joining efforts for development and prosperity, and jointly building an even closer community with a shared future for China and the Pacific island countries, the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Foreign Ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held an informal meeting in Beijing /more details/

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    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held an informal meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

    The meeting was chaired by Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee.

    The foreign ministers of the three countries positively assessed the achieved results of the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral dialogue and held an in-depth discussion on issues of further using the potential of the trilateral mechanism and promoting mutually beneficial cooperation.

    As Wang Yi noted, summing up the meeting, the foreign ministers agreed that the three countries should strengthen political mutual trust and firmly adhere to the principles of good-neighborliness and friendship.

    China supports Afghanistan and Pakistan in pursuing development paths that suit their national conditions and safeguarding their sovereignty, security and national dignity, he said.

    Wang Yi said that the ministers agreed to hold the 6th trilateral dialogue of the foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kabul in the near future.

    As the Chinese diplomat emphasized, Afghanistan and Pakistan expressed their desire to raise the level of their bilateral diplomatic relations and agreed in principle to mutually appoint ambassadors as soon as possible.

    Wang Yi said China welcomes this progress and is willing to make further contributions to improving Afghan-Pakistani relations.

    Discussing the deepening of the joint construction of the Belt and Road, the ministers agreed to promote the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan and strengthen the development of regional infrastructure connectivity.

    Wang Yi also said that China and Pakistan have voiced their support for Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development, as well as their intention to expand trade with Afghanistan to help strengthen the country’s capacity for independent development.

    According to the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the three countries agreed to counter terrorism in all its forms, cooperate in law enforcement and security, jointly combat terrorist forces that are of concern to each side, remain vigilant against external interference in the internal affairs of states in the region and prevent such interference.

    The ministers also called for efforts to safeguard peace and stability in the region to create a positive external environment conducive to the development and rise of the three countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China opposes unjustified European sanctions against Chinese companies – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed the European Union’s groundless sanctions against Chinese enterprises, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Wednesday.

    Mao Ning made the statement at a regular briefing for journalists, commenting on a new package of restrictions against Russia announced by the European Union and Great Britain. This time, the sanctions list also includes companies from China and the United Arab Emirates.

    Speaking about the Ukrainian crisis, the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that China is firmly committed to advancing peace talks. China has never provided lethal weapons to the parties to the conflict and strictly controls the export of dual-use goods, she recalled.

    Normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian enterprises should not be disrupted or affected, Mao Ning stressed, noting that most countries, including European countries and the United States, continue to trade with Russia.

    The European side must stop applying double standards to trade and economic cooperation with Russia and harming the legitimate interests of Chinese companies. China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect its legitimate rights and interests, the Chinese diplomat added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China publishes plan to protect rivers and lakes

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    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities have released an action plan to protect and develop beautiful rivers and lakes for the 2025-2027 period, focusing on improving the quality of aquatic ecosystems.

    A document jointly released Wednesday by China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and other government agencies sets targets to make significant progress in developing beautiful rivers and lakes by 2030 and to generally complete the process by 2035.

    The plan aims to promote targeted, science-based and legal pollution control, coordinate water resources management, aquatic environment and aquatic ecology, and establish an integrated environmental management system in the upper and lower reaches of key river basins to improve the health of river and lake ecosystems.

    The national list of beautiful rivers and lakes to be protected and developed includes 2,573 rivers and water bodies, including main channels of large rivers, important tributaries, key lakes and reservoirs that perform important ecological functions, have sensitive and fragile ecological environments or attract wide public attention.

    The plan contains 19 specific measures aimed at strengthening and deepening the management of the aquatic environment, ensuring basic environmentally safe water use, and comprehensively promoting efforts for protection and development. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong Dies at 88

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    HANOI, May 21 (Xinhua) — Former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong died on Tuesday at the age of 88 after a long illness, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday.

    Tran Duc Luong was born in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Ngai in 1937. He served as President of Vietnam from September 1997 to June 2006. –0–

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