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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

    Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sat down with Politico Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist Jonathan Martin at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss the future of the United States’ relationship with NATO at POLITICO’s Securing Europe: NATO’s Next Steps Event.

    “If we as the United States of America do not honor our commitments, I don’t know how we expect people to honor their commitments to us,” Speaker Emerita Pelosi said.

    Read coverage of the event below:

    Politico: Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too
    [Eric Bazail-Eimil, 5/7/25]

    Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday warned that the United States cannot afford to neglect its commitment to mutual defense to its NATO allies in the face of Russian provocations.

    Speaking at a POLITICO event on the sidelines of the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, the former House speaker acknowledged that President Donald Trump has spoken “frivolously” about the alliance in the past. Yet the San Francisco Democrat insisted that the U.S. has to support the alliance — and the commitment to mutual defense enshrined in its Article 5 — because the U.S. also needs to know it will have help in future crises.

    “If we as the United States of America do not honor our commitments. I don’t know how we expect people to honor their commitments to us,” Pelosi said.

    She noted that NATO countries came to the United States’ defense following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, saying, “They didn’t ask us how much we were giving to NATO or anything else. They just honored Article 5.” Those attacks were the only time that the alliance has invoked Article 5.

    In reference to Canada, Pelosi blasted Trump’s comments about mutual defense for countries that haven’t met the alliance’s 2 percent of GDP defense spending target. “I don’t think that the president of the United States should say to a NATO country, if you haven’t paid 2 percent, I say to Russia, have at them,” she said.

    Pelosi also said that “I don’t think the door has been shut on” repairing ties between the U.S. and NATO member states.

    Yet she also needled the White House in more humorous ways, striking a more sardonic tone for other Trump administration moves toward the alliance. Dismissing the Trump administration’s efforts to potentially annex Greenland, Pelosi quipped that there are “more people [who] think that Elvis Presley is alive in the United States than Greenlanders who think they want to be part of the United States.”

    She also voiced some measured praise for more conciliatory comments from Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday regarding the transatlantic alliance and peace in Ukraine. Vance had shocked allies in a February speech to the Munich Security Conference — which also organized Wednesday’s meeting — where he assailed Europe for encroaching on free speech and being lackluster partners to the United States.

    When he spoke to the group Wednesday, Vance instead insisted both Europe and the United States are on the “same civilizational team.” He added, “It’s completely ridiculous to think that you’re ever going to be able to drive a firm wedge between the United States and Europe.”

    “It was a better approach,” Pelosi said about Vance’s comments. “I would say it was well received.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: No tsunami warning issued after magnitude 6.2 earthquake off Indonesia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JAKARTA, May 11 (Xinhua) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aceh province in western Indonesia on Sunday, but no strong waves were generated, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.

    The tremors occurred at 15:57 local time, with the epicenter located 21 km southwest of Aceh Barat Daya County at a depth of 45 km.

    The agency did not issue a tsunami warning because the earthquake was not expected to generate high waves.

    Local residents felt strong tremors, but there were no preliminary reports of major damage, a senior official at Aceh’s disaster management agency told Xinhua. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 20 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Sri Lanka

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    COLOMBO, May 11 (Xinhua) — More than 20 people were killed and several injured when a bus fell into a chasm in Kotmale in Sri Lanka’s Central Province on Sunday morning, police said.

    The victims are under close supervision by doctors at the hospital.

    The Sri Lanka Transport Department has sent a team to the scene to investigate the incident.

    Police said they were also investigating the incident.

    Road accidents are common in Sri Lanka. A total of 592 people have died in 565 fatal road accidents as of April 2 this year. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: White Paper: 70% of Chinese Want to Lose Weight

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    GUANGZHOU, May 11 (Xinhua) — Public awareness of weight control is growing in China, with 70 percent of Chinese hoping to lose weight and more than 60 percent willing to spend time and effort to achieve the goal.

    This is according to a white paper on health and weight control for Chinese adults, which was released at an obesity prevention conference held in Foshan City, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Saturday.

    The white paper notes that half of Chinese adults who have assessed their weight find that it does not correspond to their actual body mass index (BMI). Specifically, 14 percent of Chinese adults rate their weight as healthy, but are actually overweight according to BMI measurement.

    Such inaccuracy in self-assessment makes it difficult to prevent and control cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes and other chronic diseases, indicating a lack of public understanding of the health risks of obesity, said Liang Xiaofeng, deputy head of the Chinese Society of Preventive Medicine.

    According to the National Health Commission of China, 34.3 percent of Chinese adults are currently overweight and 16.4 percent are obese. The data predicts that by 2030, 70.5 percent of Chinese adults will be overweight or obese if no action is taken to combat the threat. This will result in medical costs of US$61 billion.

    In response, authorities launched a three-year nationwide campaign to create a favorable environment for weight control in June 2024. More hospitals have been encouraged to set up obesity prevention and control centers to provide inpatient weight loss services, with near-full coverage expected by June 2025.

    The white paper added that more than half of China’s population is now taking active steps to control their weight by choosing diets lower in oil, salt and sugar and choosing suitable meal replacements.

    It also calls for more active, comprehensive and sustainable social support through the creation of a knowledge system on weight control and the adoption of scientific and effective measures aimed at the real needs of the population. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to Establish New IPR Rapid Service Center

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) recently approved the establishment of a new national-level rapid service center for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, the NIPA said.

    The new center will be located in Futian District, home to more than 2,000 fashion enterprises and an industrial cluster valued at more than 120 billion yuan (about $16.6 billion).

    According to the GUIS, the new center, which specializes in IPR protection work in the fashion and design industry, will offer local businesses expedited intellectual property services for filing design patent applications, ensuring timely protection of their innovations and preventing imitation or infringement by competitors.

    The GUIS reported that the processing period from filing an application to receiving permission to issue a patent can be reduced to three months thanks to the services provided by this center. As a rule, the process of obtaining a patent for an industrial design from filing an application to receiving permission takes about six months.

    There are currently 48 such centers operating in China, specializing in different industries such as toys, small goods, furniture, etc. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Indonesia’s North Sumatra province – GFZ

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    HONG KONG, May 11 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted Indonesia’s North Sumatra province at 08:57 GMT on Sunday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

    The epicenter of the tremors, according to preliminary data, was located at a point with coordinates of 3.73 degrees north latitude and 97.03 degrees east longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 89.4 km. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Parliamentary elections begin in Albania

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    TIRANA, May 11 (Xinhua) — Voting for parliamentary elections began across Albania on Sunday.

    A total of 3.7 million eligible voters, including those living abroad, will cast their ballots to elect 140 members of parliament from 11 political parties and coalitions.

    There are more than 5,225 polling stations across the country, which opened at 07:00 local time /05:00 GMT/ and are due to close at 19:00 local time /17:00 GMT/.

    These are Albania’s first parliamentary elections since the country formally began negotiations to join the European Union in July 2022. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China’s Global Initiatives Shape the Architecture of a Just World — Tajik Expert

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Dushanbe, May 11 (Xinhua) — China’s three global initiatives – in development, security and civilization – together with the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind reflect Beijing’s strategic vision of building a just, sustainable and multipolar world, Guzel Maitdinova, director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University, said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

    In her opinion, the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Russia from May 7 to 10, as well as his participation in the events marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, became an important milestone in the practical promotion of Chinese initiatives and strengthening the concept of a community with a common future for mankind in international affairs.

    G. Maitdinova noted that the PRC Chairman has repeatedly emphasized the need to counter unilateralism, bullying and power politics. This position, according to her, demonstrates China’s commitment to the principles of a fair global order and the prevention of the dominance of one center of power. China and Russia advocate multipolarity, where each state has the right to a sovereign choice of development path. Support by developing countries of each other’s foreign policies in this context reflects their common strategy of countering a unipolar world order.

    Speaking about the economic dimension, the expert emphasized the importance of President Xi Jinping’s statement on joint responsibility with Russia for protecting the multilateral trading system and the stability of global supply chains. In her opinion, this demonstrates the desire of China and Russia to form a new economic architecture free from sanctions pressure and dictates from Western structures.

    Commenting on the call of the PRC Chairman for consolidation of the Global South and protection of interests of developing countries, G. Maitdinova stated that Beijing and Moscow play a key role in forming a new international order based on equality and cultural diversity. China, in particular, advocates reform of international institutions and fair distribution of resources and access to technologies and markets.

    The expert emphasized that Xi Jinping’s active bilateral and multilateral meetings in Moscow with leaders of other countries reflect China’s course toward expanding partnerships with developing countries and forming an alternative agenda for global interaction. These contacts confirm China’s status as a responsible global actor capable of uniting countries on the basis of mutual benefit and collective security.

    According to G. Maitdinova, Xi Jinping’s visit gave impetus to the practical implementation of China’s three initiatives and strengthened the idea of a community with a common future for humanity. It became an expression of China’s readiness to take the lead in promoting fair and sustainable principles of global governance. “China not only formulates ideas, but also implements them in concrete steps, laying the foundation for the formation of a fairer and more balanced international order,” she concluded. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan opens airspace for all types of flights

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ISLAMABAD, May 11 (Xinhua) — Pakistan has fully opened its airspace for all types of flights, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Saturday.

    “Pakistan’s airspace is fully open for all types of flights,” a PAA spokesman told Xinhua, assuring travellers that all airports are currently operating normally.

    The resumption of flights follows a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India that eased concerns after missile strikes and heightened security measures led to restricted airspace and a temporary suspension of flights earlier in the week.

    The representative advised passengers to check with their airlines for the latest information on flight schedules and operational changes.

    The full resumption of airport operations is expected to help stabilise air travel both domestically and internationally, bringing relief to airlines, airport staff and passengers affected by flight cancellations and delays during the heightened tensions. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky called V. Putin’s proposal to resume direct peace talks a “good sign”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    KYIV, May 11 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to resume direct peace talks between the two countries a “good sign” in a Telegram post.

    “It is a good sign that Russians are finally thinking about ending the war. Everyone in the world has been expecting this for a long time,” V. Zelensky wrote.

    At the same time, he stressed that the first step to a real end to any armed conflict is a ceasefire. The Ukrainian President expressed hope that Russia would agree to the ceasefire proposed by Kiev on Saturday from May 12. After that, Ukraine will be ready to sit down at the negotiating table, V. Zelensky added.

    On Sunday night, V. Putin proposed that Ukraine resume direct peace talks on May 15 in Istanbul without putting forward preconditions. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s passenger car retail sales up 14.5 pct in April 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — China’s passenger car retail sales rose 14.5 percent year on year to nearly 1.76 million units in April 2025, data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed Sunday.

    This puts the figure just slightly below the record high of 1.81 million units set in April 2018, one of the highest April figures in recent years, the association said.

    Since the beginning of 2025, retail sales of passenger cars in the country amounted to 6.87 million units, which is 7.9 percent more than a year earlier.

    According to the CPCA, thanks to policies aimed at stimulating consumption, governments in many provinces and cities across the country have introduced preferential conditions for purchasing cars.

    In addition, improved financial support and the launch of a series of events such as auto shows have also contributed to growth in China’s auto market, the association said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Kamchatka crab becomes tourism brand for border town Hunchun

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    CHANGCHUN, May 11 (Xinhua) — The May Day holiday has ended, but the tourism boom in the border city of Hunchun is still going strong. Tourists from all over China come here to taste the freshest seafood imported from Russia.

    The city of Hunchun /Jilin Province, Northeast China/ is located at the junction of the state borders of China, Russia and the DPRK. The Hunchun checkpoint is 42 km from the Russian port of Posyet and 71 km from the port of Zarubino.

    Every morning, trucks loaded with fresh Russian seafood arrive at the Hunchun checkpoint, bringing seafood from the deep sea to the tables of the city’s restaurants.

    The 145-meter-long “Seafood Street” is the place most often visited by tourists. There are more than 20 specialized shops on both sides of this street. It not only sells a variety of seafood, but also provides comprehensive services such as processing, packaging and delivery.

    When entering any store, a visitor will be able to see a wide range of seafood of different varieties and characteristics, such as Kamchatka crabs, hairy crabs and Sakhalin spizulas, among which Kamchatka crabs are the most popular.

    Various cooking methods such as steaming, pepper-frying and char-grilling make seafood more delicious.

    Liu Mengni, a tourist from Beijing, tasted various seafood dishes to write a guidebook for a food tour of Hunchun and posted it on social media. “The seafood here is very fresh, the meat is very tasty. I will definitely come here again!” she said.

    Thanks to logistics networks, namely transportation by rail and air, fresh Kamchatka crabs can be delivered from Hunchun to all over the country on the same day.

    In the Northeast Asia Cross-Border E-Commerce Industrial Park in Hunchun City, there is a Kamchatka crab shop covering an area of more than 1,000 square meters.

    Wang Hai, the person in charge of the store, said that they have established close cooperation with Russian companies and the Kamchatka crabs caught from the depths of the sea are delivered to his store in original packaging.

    “Kamchatka crab is delicious and affordable. At peak times, our store can receive over ten thousand customers daily,” said Wang Hai.

    In addition, the Chinese businessman also promotes the sale of king crab through live broadcasting on social media. “Now we can sell about 100 king crabs daily in just two hours through live broadcasting. We have regular customers in Guangdong, Yunnan and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. You can place an order online and the goods will be delivered in about 24 hours,” he added.

    In 2016, the Hunchun border crossing received official status as an import point for chilled fresh seafood and edible aquatic animals, becoming the main channel for delivering Russian Kamchatka crab to China.

    Hunchun Mayor Zhang Linguo said that more than 1.5 million crabs enter China through the Hunchun checkpoint every year. The Kamchatka crab has already become a tourist brand for Hunchun.

    As it became known, this year the local authorities will actively promote the construction of a “smart port” and improve logistics services in order to further reveal the city’s potential in developing the maritime economy. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Global: G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Danny Bradlow, Professor/Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria

    The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”.

    But is it?

    As scholars of global economic governance, we are sceptical of this claim. Here are our main reasons.

    • The G20 is insufficiently representative of the 193 member states of the United Nations plus the small number of non-member states.

    • It is a self-selected group of 19 countries and the European and African Unions.

    • It has no mandate to act or speak on behalf of the international community.

    • It has no transparent or formal mechanisms through which it can communicate with actors who do not participate in the G20 but have a stake in its deliberations and their outcomes.

    The growing tensions in the world make it more urgent to improve the efficacy of the G20. Firstly, because there is growing evidence of the loss of interest in global cooperation. Secondly, because rich states are cutting their official development assistance and are failing to meet their commitments to help countries deal with loss and damage from climate impacts and make their economies more resilient to shocks.

    And thirdly, because rich countries are also reluctant to discuss financing sustainable and inclusive development in forums like the upcoming Fourth Financing for Development Conference or the UN, where all states can participate. They prefer exclusive forums like the G20.

    Here, after briefly describing the structure of the G20, we argue that its lack of representation is a major problem. We offer a solution and argue that, as chair of the G20 this year, South Africa is well placed to promote this solution.

    What is the G20 and how does it function?

    The G20 was established in the late 1990s in the wake of the East Asian financial crisis. Its members were invited by the US and Germany based on a proposal from the Canadian government. Initially only finance ministers and central bank governors of major advanced and emerging economies were involved. After the financial crisis of 2008-2009 it was upgraded to summit level with the same membership.

    A summit is held annually, under the leadership of a rotating presidency.

    The group accounts for 67% of the world’s population, 85% of global GDP, and 75% of global trade. The membership comprises 19 of the “weightiest” national economies plus the European Union and the African Union. The 19 national economies are the G7 (US, Japan, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Canada), plus Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. These countries are permanently “in”. The remaining 90% of countries in the world are excluded unless invited as “special guests” on an ad hoc basis.

    Representatives of a select group of international organisations including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization also participate, together with those from some UN entities.

    The G20’s work is managed by a troika consisting of the current president with the assistance of the past president and the incoming president. In 2025 this troika consists of South Africa as the current chair, Brazil as the past chair and the US, which will become the G20 president in 2026. The G20 has no permanent secretariat.

    The consistency in G20 membership has proven to be an advantage because it helps foster a sense of familiarity, understanding and trust at the technical level among the permanent members. This is helpful in times of crisis and in dealing with complex problems.

    But its exclusivity and informal status have limited its ability to address major challenges such as the global response to the economic and health consequences of the COVID pandemic. This is because an effective response required agreement and coordinated action by all states and not just those in the G20.

    A solution

    We think that the governance model of the Financial Stability Board offers a solution.

    The Financial Stability Board was established under the umbrella of the G20 in 2009. Its job is to coordinate international financial regulatory standard-setting, monitor the global financial system for signs of stress, and to make recommendations that can help avert potential financial crises.

    It is also an exclusive club. Its membership consists of the financial regulatory authorities in the G20 countries plus those in a few other countries that are considered financially systemically important.

    However, unlike the G20, the Financial Stability Board has made a systematic effort to learn the views of non-members. It has established six Regional Consultative Groups, one each for the Americas, Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa.

    The objective is to expand and formalise the Financial Stability Board’s outreach activities beyond its membership and to better reflect the global character of the financial system.

    The regional consultative groups operate in a framework which promotes compliance within each region with the Financial Stability Board’s policy initiatives. The framework enables the group members to share among themselves and with the board their views on common problems and solutions and on the issues on the board’s agenda.

    Importantly, each regional group is co-chaired by an official from a Financial Stability Board member and an official from a non-member institution.

    Applying this model to the G20 would allow the current G20 membership to continue, while obliging the members to establish a consultation process with regional neighbours. This would create a limited form of representation for all the world’s states.

    It would also empower the smaller and weaker members of the G20 because it would enable them to speak with more confidence and credibility about the challenges facing their region.

    This arrangement would also establish a limited form of G20 accountability towards the international community.

    Next steps

    As chair of the G20 chair for 2025, South Africa is well placed to promote this solution to the group’s representation problem. It should work with the African Union to establish an African G20 regional consultative group. South Africa and the African Union could invite each African regional organisation to select one representative to serve on the initial consultative group.

    South Africa could also commit to convey the outcomes of G20 regional consultative group meetings to the G20.

    South Africa can then use this example to demonstrate to the G20 the value of having a G20 regional consultative group and advocate that other regions should adopt the same approach.

    Danny Bradlow, in addition to his position at the University of Pretoria, is the Senior G20 Advisor, South African institute of International Affairs.

    Robert Wade does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists – https://theconversation.com/g20-is-too-elite-theres-a-way-to-fix-that-though-economists-255783

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Danny Bradlow, Professor/Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria

    The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”.

    But is it?

    As scholars of global economic governance, we are sceptical of this claim. Here are our main reasons.

    • The G20 is insufficiently representative of the 193 member states of the United Nations plus the small number of non-member states.

    • It is a self-selected group of 19 countries and the European and African Unions.

    • It has no mandate to act or speak on behalf of the international community.

    • It has no transparent or formal mechanisms through which it can communicate with actors who do not participate in the G20 but have a stake in its deliberations and their outcomes.

    The growing tensions in the world make it more urgent to improve the efficacy of the G20. Firstly, because there is growing evidence of the loss of interest in global cooperation. Secondly, because rich states are cutting their official development assistance and are failing to meet their commitments to help countries deal with loss and damage from climate impacts and make their economies more resilient to shocks.

    And thirdly, because rich countries are also reluctant to discuss financing sustainable and inclusive development in forums like the upcoming Fourth Financing for Development Conference or the UN, where all states can participate. They prefer exclusive forums like the G20.

    Here, after briefly describing the structure of the G20, we argue that its lack of representation is a major problem. We offer a solution and argue that, as chair of the G20 this year, South Africa is well placed to promote this solution.

    What is the G20 and how does it function?

    The G20 was established in the late 1990s in the wake of the East Asian financial crisis. Its members were invited by the US and Germany based on a proposal from the Canadian government. Initially only finance ministers and central bank governors of major advanced and emerging economies were involved. After the financial crisis of 2008-2009 it was upgraded to summit level with the same membership.

    A summit is held annually, under the leadership of a rotating presidency.

    The group accounts for 67% of the world’s population, 85% of global GDP, and 75% of global trade. The membership comprises 19 of the “weightiest” national economies plus the European Union and the African Union. The 19 national economies are the G7 (US, Japan, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Canada), plus Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. These countries are permanently “in”. The remaining 90% of countries in the world are excluded unless invited as “special guests” on an ad hoc basis.

    Representatives of a select group of international organisations including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization also participate, together with those from some UN entities.

    The G20’s work is managed by a troika consisting of the current president with the assistance of the past president and the incoming president. In 2025 this troika consists of South Africa as the current chair, Brazil as the past chair and the US, which will become the G20 president in 2026. The G20 has no permanent secretariat.

    The consistency in G20 membership has proven to be an advantage because it helps foster a sense of familiarity, understanding and trust at the technical level among the permanent members. This is helpful in times of crisis and in dealing with complex problems.

    But its exclusivity and informal status have limited its ability to address major challenges such as the global response to the economic and health consequences of the COVID pandemic. This is because an effective response required agreement and coordinated action by all states and not just those in the G20.

    A solution

    We think that the governance model of the Financial Stability Board offers a solution.

    The Financial Stability Board was established under the umbrella of the G20 in 2009. Its job is to coordinate international financial regulatory standard-setting, monitor the global financial system for signs of stress, and to make recommendations that can help avert potential financial crises.

    It is also an exclusive club. Its membership consists of the financial regulatory authorities in the G20 countries plus those in a few other countries that are considered financially systemically important.

    However, unlike the G20, the Financial Stability Board has made a systematic effort to learn the views of non-members. It has established six Regional Consultative Groups, one each for the Americas, Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa.

    The objective is to expand and formalise the Financial Stability Board’s outreach activities beyond its membership and to better reflect the global character of the financial system.

    The regional consultative groups operate in a framework which promotes compliance within each region with the Financial Stability Board’s policy initiatives. The framework enables the group members to share among themselves and with the board their views on common problems and solutions and on the issues on the board’s agenda.

    Importantly, each regional group is co-chaired by an official from a Financial Stability Board member and an official from a non-member institution.

    Applying this model to the G20 would allow the current G20 membership to continue, while obliging the members to establish a consultation process with regional neighbours. This would create a limited form of representation for all the world’s states.

    It would also empower the smaller and weaker members of the G20 because it would enable them to speak with more confidence and credibility about the challenges facing their region.

    This arrangement would also establish a limited form of G20 accountability towards the international community.

    Next steps

    As chair of the G20 chair for 2025, South Africa is well placed to promote this solution to the group’s representation problem. It should work with the African Union to establish an African G20 regional consultative group. South Africa and the African Union could invite each African regional organisation to select one representative to serve on the initial consultative group.

    South Africa could also commit to convey the outcomes of G20 regional consultative group meetings to the G20.

    South Africa can then use this example to demonstrate to the G20 the value of having a G20 regional consultative group and advocate that other regions should adopt the same approach.

    – G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists
    – https://theconversation.com/g20-is-too-elite-theres-a-way-to-fix-that-though-economists-255783

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Sri Lanka bus plunge rises to 15

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    COLOMBO, May 11 (Xinhua) — The death toll has risen to 15 and more than 20 others were injured when a bus plunged off a cliff in Kotmale in Sri Lanka’s Central Province on Sunday morning, police said.

    The victims were taken to district hospitals. An investigation into the causes of the accident has been launched, police said.

    Road accidents are common in Sri Lanka. According to official data, they often involve buses.

    As of April 2, a total of 592 Sri Lankans have died in 565 fatal road accidents recorded this year, police said earlier. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: UN chief welcomes ceasefire between India and Pakistan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.

    “The Secretary-General welcomes the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan as a positive step towards ending the current hostilities and easing tensions,” UN chief spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

    “He hopes that the agreement will help to establish a lasting peace and create an environment conducive to resolving broader, long-standing issues between the two countries,” said S. Dujarric.

    The press secretary added that the world organization is ready to support efforts aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region.

    Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan and India announced an immediate ceasefire after days of military strikes against each other. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Putin proposes resumption of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

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

    Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a press conference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Kai)

    Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Sunday the resumption of direct negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul.

    In a statement to journalists at the Kremlin, Putin said Russia remains committed to serious negotiations with Ukraine to address the root causes of the ongoing conflict and lay the groundwork for a lasting and stable peace.

    He noted that the possibility of a ceasefire agreement could be discussed during the proposed negotiations, but stressed that any such ceasefire must be genuine and observed by both parties.

    On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Kiev is ready for a “full and unconditional” 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between China and Russia can serve as an example of modern equal relations between the two countries – V. Putin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Moscow, May 11 (Xinhua) — The comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between China and Russia can serve as an example of modern equal relations between the two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday while speaking to reporters in the Kremlin following talks with foreign leaders who attended celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

    “Our comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction with the People’s Republic of China can serve as a true example of modern equal relations in the 21st century. PRC President Xi Jinping was the main guest at the ceremonial events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory,” he said.

    The Russian President called the negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was in Moscow on a state visit, “exceptionally fruitful.”

    V. Putin also confirmed that in September he will pay a return official visit to China and take part in celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory over militaristic Japan.

    “It is deeply symbolic and logical that the main and, in essence, the most important commemorative events associated with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe and Asia will take place in Moscow and Beijing – in the capitals of states whose peoples went through the most difficult trials and paid the highest price in the name of the common Victory,” the leader of the Russian state emphasized. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 122 Afghans released from Pakistani jails return home

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    KABUL, May 11 (Xinhua) — A total of 122 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons have returned to their homeland, state-run Radio Television Afghanistan reported on Saturday.

    All former prisoners were sent to their home provinces after receiving necessary assistance at checkpoints, the statement said.

    Hundreds of Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani jails have returned home since January this year. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Iran will not back down from its nuclear rights – Foreign Minister

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    DOHA, May 11 (Xinhua) — Iran will not give up its nuclear rights in talks with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday, a day before the start of the fourth round of proximity talks in Oman.

    Speaking at the fourth Arab-Iranian Dialogue Conference in Doha, A. Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran has always been a committed party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and defends its right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, including uranium enrichment.

    “We do not seek to possess nuclear weapons, and weapons of mass destruction have no place in Iran’s military doctrine,” he said. “For this reason, we were among the initiators of the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in West Asia.”

    The Foreign Minister stressed that Iran continues negotiations with the United States and other countries.

    If the goal of these talks is to ensure that Iran does not have nuclear weapons, then an agreement is achievable, he said. But if the goal is to strip Iran of its nuclear rights or make other unrealistic demands, then Iran will never back down.

    Iranian and US delegations have already held three rounds of indirect talks. The first and third were held on April 12 and 26 in the Omani capital Muscat, and the second was held on April 19 in Rome. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel carries out 60 airstrikes on Gaza in 24 hours

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JERUSALEM, May 11 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said it carried out airstrikes on 60 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.

    The statement added that, based on intelligence from the Shin Bet, the IDF killed the militants and destroyed terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground.

    Two militants were reportedly killed in the northern Gaza Strip after approaching Israeli armored forces, posing a threat to them.

    At the same time, IDF armored forces operating in Rafah and along the Morag corridor in the southern Gaza Strip struck a mined complex from which several militants were operating, posing a threat to the troops, the statement said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia is ready for serious negotiations with Ukraine to establish long-term peace – V. Putin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    MOSCOW, May 11 (Xinhua) — Russia is ready to hold serious talks with Ukraine to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and establish long-term peace, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday in a statement to reporters in the Kremlin.

    “We are committed to serious negotiations with Ukraine. Their purpose is to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and to establish a long-term, durable peace in the historical perspective,” he said.

    As the Russian leader noted, Moscow’s proposal for negotiations is on the table, and the decision is up to Kiev. In his opinion, those who want peace cannot but support this proposal from Russia. “There are military actions, a war, and we propose to resume negotiations that were interrupted by someone else. What’s wrong with that? Those who really want peace cannot but support this,” he emphasized.

    V. Putin also expressed gratitude to foreign partners who are making efforts for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. Among them, he named China, Brazil, African and Middle Eastern countries, and the new US administration. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping to Attend Opening Ceremony of Fourth China-CELAC Forum Ministerial Meeting

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    Xinhua | 11.05. 2025

    Keywords: Xi Jinping, China Forum Meetings, Chairman of the People’s Republic of China, PRC, Opening Ceremony, Participation, Selak, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Community of States, Caribbean, Speech, Will Take, Beijing, Announced, May, Will Speak

    BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and deliver a speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on May 13, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Sunday. -0-

    Source: Xinhua

    Xi Jinping to Attend Opening Ceremony of Fourth China-CELAC Forum Ministerial Meeting Xi Jinping to Attend Opening Ceremony of Fourth China-CELAC Forum Ministerial Meeting

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to Strengthen Social Support for Children in Need

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government recently released a document aimed at strengthening social support for children in difficult situations.

    The document, titled “Considerations on Further Strengthening the Work to Ensure the Welfare of Children in Difficulty,” was released by the Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

    It is necessary to give additional impetus to the work of meeting basic life needs and providing medical care and rehabilitation services to these children, the document emphasizes.

    The Views call for equal access to education for children, improved special education services and improved educational assistance measures. It also highlights the importance of establishing a mental health system and strengthening protection for the personal safety of children.

    In addition, it is important to improve the state system of guardianship and trusteeship and to clarify the role of social security institutions in providing such support to children, the document says.

    According to the document, local authorities must, considering ensuring the welfare of children in need as an important component of work in the field of population, include this issue in the plan for socio-economic development and in the agenda, increase the corresponding investments, and carry out coordinated activities in this direction. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: E-commerce industrial park opens in Lhasa to boost trade with South Asia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    LHASA, May 11 (Xinhua) — A new cross-border e-commerce industrial park opened in Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Friday as part of efforts to deepen economic and trade ties with South Asia, local authorities said.

    The industrial park was designed as a comprehensive platform for product display, warehousing, logistics, customs clearance and financial settlement, the city’s Commerce Department said.

    The 16,000 square meter park is already home to 12 cross-border e-commerce companies.

    The goods are reportedly first consolidated in two major domestic trading hubs, Guangzhou and Yiwu, before being routed through Lhasa and shipped to an 1,800-square-meter overseas warehouse in Nepal.

    The overseas warehouse has reduced delivery time from 60 days by sea to just 20 days. Logistics efficiency has increased significantly and overall costs have been reduced, giving companies a competitive advantage when entering South Asian markets.

    The park will attract more businesses in the future and facilitate the flow of goods imported from South Asia, the city’s Commerce Department said.

    The project is part of China’s broader efforts to strengthen ties with South Asia. Official data showed that trade between China and South Asian countries will reach nearly $200 billion in 2023, double the level in 2013. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s AG600 Amphibious Plane Passes Crosswind Test

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — China’s self-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed takeoff and landing tests on ground in crosswind conditions, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

    The positive test result, which demonstrated the AG600’s reliability during crosswind takeoff and landing, is of great importance for further enhancing its adaptability to challenging conditions and expanding its range of applications, said AVIC, the country’s leading aircraft manufacturer.

    The tests were conducted in Shilinhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China. The results of these tests fully confirmed the safety and reliability of the AG600 in strong crosswind conditions, AVIC emphasized. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Comment: China remains firm in upholding international economic and trade order

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — At the request of the U.S. side, a high-level China-U.S. economic and trade meeting began in Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday. China decided to start talks with the U.S. side after taking into full consideration global expectations, national interests and requests from U.S. enterprises and consumers.

    China has strong resilience and broad policy instruments to protect its legitimate rights and interests. It is willing to cooperate with the international community to jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism, protectionism and economic coercion.

    Whether the path ahead involves negotiations or confrontation, one thing is clear: China’s determination to protect its development interests is unwavering, and its position on upholding the global economic and trade order remains unchanged.

    The reckless abuse of tariffs by the United States grossly violates World Trade Organization rules and destabilizes the global economic order. These punitive tariffs, which serve no legitimate purpose, represent a deliberate attempt to destroy the multilateral trading system, harming the legitimate interests of countries around the world.

    For the United States itself, its tariff offensive amounts to economic self-harm. Failing to address underlying structural problems, it has fueled financial market volatility, fueled domestic inflation, undermined industrial capacity, and raised the risk of recession.

    As the world’s two largest economies, China and the United States have a deep interest in ensuring the strength and stability of their trade ties. American business and academic circles have consistently emphasized that international trade is not a zero-sum game but should promote mutual benefit and common success. American policymakers should listen to these rational and objective opinions and take concrete steps to restore the China-US trade relationship to a path of healthy and stable growth.

    Given the growing demands for economic stability, the decision to sit down at the negotiating table is a positive and necessary step to resolve differences and prevent further escalation. However, as China has consistently emphasized, meaningful dialogue can only be conducted on the basis of mutual respect, equal consultation, and mutual benefit.

    If Washington is truly committed to resolving trade disputes through dialogue, it must first acknowledge that its tariff policies are harming not only the global trading system, but also its own economy and citizens.

    The United States must abide by the established rules of international trade and uphold the principles of fairness. Negotiations must never become a pretext for further coercion or extortion, and China will firmly reject any proposal that threatens fundamental principles or undermines the broader cause of global equality.

    Faced with US protectionism and economic bullying, China has taken decisive countermeasures and secured multilateral support from the UN and other international organizations to strengthen its call for justice. China’s actions not only protect its own legitimate rights to development, but also the common interests of the entire international community, especially small and developing countries.

    China has taken note that some countries are also negotiating with the United States. It must be emphasized that appeasement cannot bring peace, nor can compromise earn respect. Upholding principled positions and defending justice remain the right ways to protect one’s legitimate interests.

    At its core, this is not just a trade dispute – it is a clash of two fundamentally different visions in the era of economic globalization. One is based on openness, cooperation and shared growth, while the other is guided by confrontation, isolation and a zero-sum mentality.

    The negotiations in Switzerland are a crucial step towards solving the problem. However, its final solution requires sufficient strategic patience and persistence, as well as firm support for justice from the international community.

    China entered the Geneva talks confident in its economic fundamentals. Its economy grew 5.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. Total merchandise imports and exports exceeded 43 trillion yuan (about $5.94 trillion) in 2024, with a more diversified set of trading partners and an improved export structure.

    Meanwhile, innovation policy and market viability are working together. New fiscal and monetary policies – from interest rate cuts to targeted support for innovation and social security – have further strengthened growth prospects and increased China’s ability to withstand external shocks.

    At a time when globalization is under threat and protectionism is on the rise, China has decided not to turn inward. Instead, it has redoubled its efforts to open up, with renewed determination to push forward trade and investment liberalization and create opportunities for shared development around the world.

    China’s position is clear: No matter how the global landscape changes, it will remain committed to openness and use the security of its own development to help offset the uncertainty facing the rest of the world.

    There are no winners in trade and tariff wars. A stable and constructive relationship between China and the United States is in the interests of both countries and the world. It is through continuous dialogue, responsible management of differences, and deepening win-win cooperation between the world’s two largest economies that the global economy can gain the confidence and momentum it sorely needs. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi reaffirms China’s commitment to friendly cooperation, international equity

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

    Soldiers march during a grand parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

    Chinese President Xi Jinping left here Saturday after paying a state visit to Russia and attending the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War.

    During bilateral meetings with leaders of several countries here Friday on the sidelines of the Victory Day celebrations, Xi reaffirmed China’s commitment to enhancing cooperation and strengthening ties with these countries, and emphasized the importance of upholding multilateralism and working together to address global challenges.

    REMEMBERING HISTORY

    On Friday, the Chinese president joined his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and leaders from more than 20 countries and international organizations to lay red flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

    The solemn ceremony marked a moment of remembering and paying tribute to those who perished in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War.

    The Soviet Union was the principal theater of World War II in Europe, losing 27 million lives, while China was the main theater in Asia, suffering 35 million casualties in its resistance against the bulk of Japanese militarist forces.

    Together, the two countries were the mainstay of resistance against Japanese militarism and German Nazism, making pivotal contributions to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

    This was the second time for Xi to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. Ten years ago, he traveled to Moscow for the 70th anniversary. In the same year, Putin also attended China’s Victory Day parade on Sept. 3 in Beijing to commemorate the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

    The past decade has been one of profound turbulence and transformation in the international landscape, Xi noted when meeting the press with Putin on Thursday.

    In the face of the changes of the world, of the times and of historical significance, China and Russia should keep a firm grasp on the development direction of bilateral ties and the general trend of the development of human society, Xi said, calling for greater joint efforts in safeguarding international fairness and justice.

    Ahead of Xi’s visit, Russian media published the Chinese leader’s signed article titled “Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future.”

    “Indeed, historical memory and truth will not fade with the passage of time. They serve as inspirations that mirror the present and illuminate the future. We must learn from history, especially the hard lessons of the Second World War,” he wrote.

    IRONCLAD FRIENDSHIPS

    During bilateral meetings with Venezuelan, Cuban and Serbian leaders attending Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, Xi reaffirmed ironclad friendships between China and the three countries, emphasizing the importance of deepening cooperation in various sectors.

    In his meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Xi noted that China and Venezuela have forged an ironclad friendship amid the changing international situation.

    Since the two countries elevated bilateral relations to an all-weather strategic partnership in 2023, exchanges across various sectors and at all levels have been vigorous, bilateral trade has grown continuously, new progress has been made in investment cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, and friendship between the two sides has become increasingly popular among the two peoples, Xi said.

    He said China has always viewed and developed relations with Venezuela from a strategic and long-term perspective and is willing to enhance the exchange of governance experience with Venezuela, continue to deepen practical cooperation in various areas and take bilateral ties to new heights, so as to better benefit the two peoples.

    While meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Xi noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Cuba, adding that China is willing to further consolidate the ironclad friendship with Cuba, build a closer China-Cuba community with a shared future, and set an example of solidarity and cooperation among socialist countries and sincere mutual assistance among developing countries.

    Xi called on both sides to promote steady progress in exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and ensure that high-level political mutual trust always remains a distinct feature of relations between the two ruling parties and the two countries.

    In his meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Xi urged the two sides to carry forward the ironclad friendship, boost mutually beneficial cooperation and advance the high-quality building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.

    China is ready to deepen strategic communication with Serbia, enhance mutual support, strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, continue supporting the construction and operation of relevant projects, give full play to their demonstrative effect, and achieve more outcomes that deliver mutual benefit and win-win results, Xi said.

    UPHOLDING MULTILATERALISM

    In these bilateral meetings on Friday, Xi also reaffirmed China’s commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation, and emphasized the importance of working together to address global challenges.

    During his meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Xi said that China stands ready to work with Slovakia and other countries to jointly address challenges through solidarity and cooperation and safeguard international fairness and justice.

    Fico said that the Slovak side stands ready to join efforts with China to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade rules, and maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains.

    During the meeting with Maduro, Xi said that China is ready to work with Venezuela and other Latin American countries to firmly uphold the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law.

    For his part, Maduro said that Venezuela is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to uphold multilateralism, defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard the common interests of the international community.

    In the meeting with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, Xi urged the two sides to jointly uphold the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

    In the meeting with Diaz-Canel, Xi urged the two sides to enhance coordination and cooperation within such frameworks as the BRICS and the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, oppose power politics and unilateral bullying, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

    Diaz-Canel said Cuba supports the three major global initiatives proposed by China, and is willing to work with China to jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and to safeguard the common interests of the international community.

    In his meeting with Serbia’s Vucic, Xi said China is ready to work with all countries in the world, including Serbia, to unite and cooperate to meet challenges, jointly safeguard world peace and international fairness and justice, safeguard the achievements of economic globalization, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

    Vucic commends China’s steadfast support for multilateralism, noting that China’s visions and actions have bolstered the international community’s courage and confidence in safeguarding common interests.

    Serbia stands ready to unite with China in addressing the challenges posed by unilateralism and protectionism, Vucic added. 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Indonesia’s Pacific manoeuvres – money, military, and silencing West Papua

    ANALYSIS: By Ali Mirin

    On April 24, 2025, Indonesia made a masterful geopolitical move. Jakarta granted Fiji US$6 million in financial aid and offered to cooperate with them on military training — a seemingly benign act of diplomacy that conceals a darker purpose.

    This strategic manoeuvre is the latest in Indonesia’s efforts to neutralise Pacific support for the independence movement in West Papua.

    “There’s no need to be burdened by debt,” declared Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the bilateral meeting at Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace.

    More significantly, he pledged Fiji’s respect for Indonesian sovereignty — diplomatic code for abandoning West Papua’s struggle for self-determination.

    This aligns perfectly with Indonesia’s Law No. 2 of 2023, which established frameworks for defence cooperation, including joint research, technology transfer, and military education, between the two nations.

    This is not merely a partnership — it is ideological assimilation.

    Indonesia’s financial generosity comes with unwritten expectations. By integrating Fijian forces into Indonesian military training programmes, Jakarta aims to export its “anti-separatist” doctrine, which frames Papuan resistance as a “criminal insurgency” rather than legitimate political expression.

    The US $6 million is not aid — it’s a strategic investment in regional complicity.

    Geopolitical chess in a fractured world
    Indonesia’s manoeuvres must be understood in the context of escalating global tensions.

    The rivalry between the US and China has transformed the Indo-Pacific into a strategic battleground, leaving Pacific Island nations caught between competing spheres of influence.

    Although Jakarta is officially “non-aligned,” it is playing both sides to secure its territorial ambitions.

    Its aid to Fiji is one move in a comprehensive regional strategy to diplomatically isolate West Papua.

    Flashback to West Papuan leader Benny Wenda (left) meeting Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva in February 2023 . . . At the time, Rabuka declared: “We will support them [ULMWP] because they are Melanesians.” Image: Fiji govt

    By strengthening economic and military ties with strategically positioned nations, Indonesia is systematically undermining Papuan representation in important forums such as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), and the United Nations.

    While the world focuses on superpower competition, Indonesia is quietly strengthening its position on what it considers an internal matter — effectively removing West Papua from international discourse.

    The Russian connection: Shadow alliances
    Another significant yet less examined relationship is Indonesia’s growing partnership with Russia, particularly in defence technology, intelligence sharing, and energy cooperation

    This relationship provides Jakarta with advanced military capabilities and reduces its dependence on Western powers and China.

    Russia’s unwavering support for territorial integrity, as evidenced by its position on Crimea and Ukraine, makes it an ideal partner for Indonesia’s West Papua policy.

    Moscow’s diplomatic support strengthens Jakarta’s argument that “separatist” movements are internal security issues rather than legitimate independence struggles.

    This strategic triangulation — balancing relations with Washington, Beijing, and Moscow– allows Indonesia to pursue regional dominance with minimal international backlash. Each superpower, focused on countering the others’ influence, overlooks Indonesia’s systematic suppression of Papuan self-determination.

    Institutionalising silence: Beyond diplomacy
    The practical consequence of Indonesia’s multidimensional strategy is the diplomatic isolation of West Papua. Historically positioned to advocate for Melanesian solidarity, Fiji now faces economic incentives to remain silent on Indonesian human rights abuses.

    A similar pattern emerges across the Pacific as Jakarta extends these types of arrangements to other regional players.

    It is not just about temporary diplomatic alignment; it is about the structural transformation of regional politics.

    When Pacific nations integrate their security apparatuses with Indonesia’s, they inevitably adopt Jakarta’s security narratives. Resistance movements are labelled “terrorist threats,” independence advocates are branded “destabilising elements,” and human rights concerns are dismissed as “foreign interference”.

    Most alarmingly, military cooperation provides Indonesia with channels to export its counterinsurgency techniques, which are frequently criticised by human rights organisations for their brutality.

    Security forces in the Pacific trained in these approaches may eventually use them against their own Papuan advocacy groups.

    The price of strategic loyalty
    For just US$6 million — a fraction of Indonesia’s defence budget — Jakarta purchases Fiji’s diplomatic loyalty, military alignment, and ideological compliance. This transaction exemplifies how economic incentives increasingly override moral considerations such as human rights, indigenous sovereignty, and decolonisation principles that once defined Pacific regionalism.

    Indonesia’s approach represents a sophisticated evolution in its foreign policy. No longer defensive about West Papua, Jakarta is now aggressively consolidating regional support, methodically closing avenues for international intervention, and systematically delegitimising Papuan voices on the global stage.

    Will the Pacific remember its soul?
    The path ahead for West Papua is becoming increasingly treacherous. Beyond domestic repression, the movement now faces waning international support as economic pragmatism supplants moral principle throughout the Pacific region.

    Unless Pacific nations reconnect with their anti-colonial heritage and the values that secured their independence, West Papua’s struggle risks fading into obscurity, overwhelmed by geopolitical calculations and economic incentives.

    The question facing the Pacific region is not simply about West Papua, but about regional identity itself. Will Pacific nations remain true to their foundational values of indigenous solidarity and decolonisation? Or will they sacrifice these principles on the altar of transactional diplomacy?

    The date April 24, 2025, may one day be remembered not only as the day Indonesia gave Fiji US$6 million but also as the day the Pacific began trading its moral authority for economic expediency, abandoning West Papua to perpetual colonisation in exchange for short-term gains.

    The Pacific is at a crossroads — it can either reclaim its voice or resign itself to becoming a theatre where greater powers dictate the fate of indigenous peoples. For West Papua, everything depends on which path is chosen.

    Ali Mirin is a West Papuan from the Kimyal tribe of the highlands that share a border with the Star Mountain region of Papua New Guinea. He graduated with a Master of Arts in international relations from Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

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