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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Winners of the Obraztsov Government Prize in Transport Science and Technology have been determined

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    Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to award prizes in the field of transport science and technology named after V.N. Obraztsov in 2025.

    The award, established in 2023, is presented in three nominations: for merits in the field of transport science and transport education, for contribution to the development of transport and transport construction, for the implementation of innovative technological solutions in transport and in the field of transport construction. The award is named after Vladimir Nikolaevich Obraztsov, a Russian and Soviet scientist, theorist and practitioner of transport systems development.

    The laureate of the award for achievements in the field of transport science was the scientific director of the Russian University of Transport, Igor Rosenberg.

    The General Director of Simferopol International Airport LLC, Evgeny Plaksin, was awarded for his contribution to the development of transport and transport construction, including for his services in the field of public administration in the transport complex.

    The prize for the implementation of innovative technological solutions in transport and transport construction was awarded to the Director of Medicine at Russian Railways, Elena Zhidkova.

    The awards, worth 1 million rubles each, will be presented on November 20, when the country celebrates Transport Workers Day.

    Mikhail Mishustin announced his decision to establish the Obraztsov Prize atplenary session of the forum “Russia 2035: Towards a New Transport Economy”, which took place in November 2023.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Improvements in prison conditions long overdue in remote Liet-Nhom

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    Overcrowded cells, no ablution facilities, a lack of water—these are only some of the challenges that prisoners and officials face in Liet-Nhom Central Prison.

    “We literally do not have a roof over our heads,” says Bedaj Bandak, a prison official, to a visiting team from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

    “We also don’t have running water, so inmates have no choice but to go to the rivers and the lack of toilets and bathrooms makes matters worse,” he adds.

    These alarming conditions not only prevent the incarcerated from having a dignified existence but also pose a strong security risk—with this much movement it’s impossible for the limited number of prison guards to effectively keep their wards in check.

    This lack of 24-hour surveillance poses additional risks to juvenile detainees and women serving their sentences.

    Furthermore, prison cells are overpopulated with more than 20 people sharing a single cell. This, coupled with the lack of toilets and water, has created severe hygiene and sanitation issues, leading most prisoners to spend their time outdoors, separated by nothing but air.

    “We live in constant fear of everything, including getting sick as there is no healthcare available at the prison,” shares one of the female inmates. 

    In case they do get sick, which is unavoidable, they do get taken to the local healthcare facilities but only if there are enough cars and personnel available.

    For its part, UNMISS continues to advocate with state authorities to provide long-overdue support, especially as the rainy season starts bringing with it further health risks such as malaria.

    Precious Chinamasa, a Corrections Officer with the UN Peacekeeping mission on her frequent visits here bears witness to the continuous decline of human rights standards at the facility.

    “Similar conditions prevail in many prisons across South Sudan,” she reveals, visibly moved.

    “It’s heartbreaking to witness these struggles and we’ll continue advocating with authorities to strengthen their support to the prison system. To truly reform and reintegrate into society upon their release, prisoners must be treated humanely and with dignity. There must be a collective push to strengthen infrastructure and prisons management.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Aid cuts leave refugee agency unable to shelter six in 10 fleeing war in Sudan

    Source: APO


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    Major cuts to aid budgets have already left people fleeing wars in Sudan and beyond without the assistance and protection they need, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday.

    Globally, $1.4 billion of the agency’s programmes are being shuttered or put on hold, UNHCR said in a new report.

    “We can’t stop water, you can’t stop sanitation, but we’re having to take decisions when it comes, for example, to shelter,” said UNHCR Director of External Relations Dominique Hyde.

    “We’re have people arriving on a daily basis from Sudan, from the Darfur regions…arriving in Chad, not able to be given any shelter.”

    In an urgent appeal for flexible funding from donors, Ms. Hyde noted that up to 11.6 million refugees and others risk losing access this year to direct humanitarian assistance from UNHCR. The figure represents about one third of those reached by the organization last year.

    On the Sudan-Chad border, the UN agency is now unable to provide “even basic shelter” to more than six in 10 refugees fleeing the conflict. Thousands more vulnerable people have been left stranded in remote border locations in South Sudan too. “If we just had a bit more support, we could get them to settlements,” she insisted.

    Because of the funding cuts, basic activities have already been hit hard. These include refugee registration, child protection, legal counselling and prevention of and responses to gender-based violence.

    All aid sectors hit

    In South Sudan, 75 per cent of safe spaces for women and girls supported by UNHCR have closed. That means leaving up to 80,000 refugee women and girls without access to medical care, psychosocial support, legal aid, material support or income-generating activities. This includes survivors of sexual violence, UNHCR noted.

    “Behind these numbers are real lives hanging in the balance,” Ms. Hyde said.

    “Families are seeing the support they relied on vanish, forced to choose between feeding their children, buying medicines or paying rent, while hope for a better future slips out of sight. Every sector and operation has been hit and critical support is being suspended to keep lifesaving aid going.”

    Libya influx

    Many of those impacted by the war in Sudan have taken the decision to move from Chad and Egypt to Libya, into the hands of people smugglers who dangerously overload boats with desperate people seeking to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe.

    “What we’re observing now is that in terms of arrivals in Europe of…Sudanese refugees, [it] has increased since the beginning of the year by about 170 per cent compared to the first six months of 2024,” said UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado.

    Support slashed from Niger to Ukraine

    In camps hosting Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, education for some 230,000 children could now be suspended. Meanwhile in Lebanon “UNHCR’s entire health programme is at risk of being shuttered by the end of the year,” Ms. Hyde continued.

    In Niger and other emergency settings, cuts in financial aid for shelter have left families in overcrowded structures or at risk of homelessness. In Ukraine, financial aid has also been slashed, “leaving uprooted families unable to afford rent, food or medical treatment”, she noted.

    Assistance to returning Afghans has also become another victim of global aid cuts. Around 1.9 million Afghan nationals have returned home or been forced back since the start of the year, “but financial aid for returnees is barely enough to afford food, let alone rent, undermining efforts to ensure stable reintegration”, UNHCR said.

    Legal aid halted

    Overall, several UNHCR operations hit by severe funding gaps have now had to curtail investments in strengthening asylum systems and promoting regularisation efforts.

    In Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico, any prolonged lack of legal status means prolonged insecurity for people on the move, the UN agency said. This results in deepening poverty “as refugees are excluded from formal employment and greater exposure to exploitation and abuse”, Ms. Hyde explained.

    Approximately one in three of the agency’s 550 offices around the world has been impacted by the cuts, Ms. Hyde told journalists in Geneva:

    “We’re not in a position to do so much contingency planning; what we’re able to do is make decisions on priorities and, at this point, the priorities as I mentioned are dramatic.”

    For 2025, UNHCR needs $10.6 billion. Only 23 per cent of this amount has been provided.

    “Against this backdrop, our teams are focusing efforts on saving lives and protecting those forced to flee,” Ms. Hyde said. “Should additional funding become available, UNHCR has the systems, partnerships and expertise to rapidly resume and scale up assistance.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN News.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Tackling mpox through global and local collaboration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Source: APO


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    Mpox continues to strain the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system. Between 1 January and 31 May 2025, the country reported more than 12 000 suspected cases and 22 deaths, accounting for over 50% of all mpox cases in Africa this year.

    In response, World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) are supporting the country’s efforts to strengthen clinical care, improve detection and build the skills and engagement of frontline responders.  

    GOARN, a network coordinated by WHO that supports countries respond to health emergencies by deploying personnel and resources, mobilized seven specialists to support Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mpox response. Working both on the ground and remotely from Nairobi, the team provided expertise in treatment, data analysis, epidemiology, and disease surveillance.

    Among them was Dr Andre Basilua Muzembo, a case management specialist from the University of Hyogo in Japan. Over nearly two months, he worked with health professionals at national level and WHO teams covering logistics, infection prevention, vaccination, and mpox response to ensure effective coordination.

    At Clinique Kinoise, Kinshasa’s main referral centre for severe mpox cases, he provided support to help address critical challenges. The facility, with 42 beds and an average of 20 patients, operated with just around five out of 95 staff trained on mpox management. Chronic shortages of gloves, medicines, and essential equipment, combined with limited access to laboratory testing and difficult working conditions, contributed to a mortality rate of around 10%.

    During more than 30 visits to five mpox treatment centres across Kinshasa, mainly in Clinique Kinoise, he mentored staff in compassionate care, worked with colleagues to improve hygiene practices and helped coordinate delivery of medicines and medical supplies. He also worked closely with Kokolo, Vijana, Masina Cinquantenaire and Kinkole treatment centres to streamline referrals and maintain continuity of care.

    The response team placed special attention to high-risk groups, including children, pregnant women, and people living with HIV. Some pregnant patients arrived with foetal deaths, partly due to difficulties in accessing essential diagnostic tools such as ultrasound. In collaboration with the National AIDS Control Programme (PNMLS) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), at least five HIV-Mpox co-infected patients were referred for specialized treatment.

    When two mpox cases were detected in a Kinshasa orphanage, an emergency vaccination reached 30 people at risk. Alerts on cases of infected prisoners at Kokolo Hospital, followed by more than 30 cases reported at Ndolo prison, underscored the need for sustained outreach in vulnerable settings.

    As part of efforts to strengthen the health system beyond the immediate response, 59 front-line workers, including 27 doctors and 32 nurses from the Clinique Kinoise received training in clinical management of mpox.

    Heavy flooding then complicated the outbreak response, requiring a more coordinated and multisectoral efforts. Response teams faced overlapping emergencies—managing mpox and cholera while supporting displaced communities. At four evacuation sites, including Stade Tata Raphaël and Bandalungwa, WHO and partners delivered essential supplies such as medicines, cholera kits, and hygiene items.

    “Despite extremely difficult working conditions, I witnessed how important it was to work to save lives with determination, compassion and team spirit. Resilience is not just about coping with adversity, it’s about living through it with those affected, listening to those on the edge of despair and doing what we can with even the most modest of means,” says Dr Muzembo.  

    These deployments are possible thanks to the support of UK public health rapid support team, Public health agency of Canada, Research institute of nursing care for people and community, University of Hyogo, and European centre for disease prevention and control.

    “This mission underscores the critical importance of partnership and collaboration in health emergencies,” said Dr Jerry-Jonas Mbasha, GOARN focal point at WHO Regional Office for Africa and WHO operational partnerships officer. “GOARN is a vital pillar in the Global Health Emergency Corps, ensuring a coordinated health emergency workforce that is both rooted in countries and connected regionally and globally.”

    “GOARN brings in targeted expertise to address critical gaps on the ground. With hands-on support and capacity strengthening, we are empowering countries to manage emergencies themselves. While the challenges in DRC remain, our continued mission is to work together, contain the outbreak, and build long-term resilience in the health system,” says Dr Mbasha.

    As the DRC continues to respond to mpox, joint efforts by national and international partners highlight the importance of collaboration. “This mission has not only helped us respond to the outbreak but also strengthened the local health system in ways that will last well beyond the end of the current crisis,” says Dr Boureima Hama Sambo, WHO Representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) – Democratic Republic of Congo.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sexual harassment: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacities of ivorian actors

    Source: APO


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    The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family and Children, has initiated a national training workshop on the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 June 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

    As part of the implementation of the regional strategy adopted in 2021 to eradicate violence against women and girls in the community, the three-day meeting brought together judicial, health and social actors with the aim of strengthening their skills and coordinating a holistic approach to the care of victims of violence. The aim was to strengthen participants’ skills in the prevention, detection and management of GBV and sexual harassment.

    Speaking at the opening, Moussa Diarassouba, Chief of Staff representing the Minister for Women, stressed the urgency of taking action. “These overwhelming figures are voices crying out for justice, redress and protection. Inaction is no longer an option,” he warned. He called on judicial actors to guarantee access to justice and fight against impunity, including health professionals to become more involved in the medical and psychological care of victims, and social workers to support survivors in their social and economic reintegration.

    The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Côte d’Ivoire, Ambassador Fanta Cissé, praised the efforts of the Ivorian government, which have enabled Côte d’Ivoire to take the lead in the fight against GBV. She did not fail to call on everyone to mobilise more strongly against the multiple forms of violence, which have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘The challenges are immense and require the combined efforts of all to achieve zero tolerance for gender-based violence and sexual harassment,’ she said.

    For her part, the Director of the CCDG, Ms Sandra Oulaté-Fattoh, said that professionals and other actors have a key role to play in the early recognition, appropriate treatment and support of survivors of such violence. “To fulfil this role effectively, you need adequate training to enable you to recognise the signs and symptoms of gender-based violence and sexual harassment, even in cases where victims do not explicitly disclose their situation. This includes awareness of the different forms of violence, including physical, sexual, psychological and economic, as well as the cultural and social contexts that influence these situations,” she emphasised.

    As a reminder, in the ECOWAS region, more than 10% of women experience physical, sexual or emotional violence, often within the family. This situation has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen cases of GBV skyrocket, with an increase of up to 50% in some countries in the region. Côte d’Ivoire alone recorded 9,607 cases of gender-based violence in 2024, affecting 7,950 women and 3,290 children, according to official figures.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Mayor announces new £1.4m investment to transform young Londoners’ lives through sport

    Source: Mayor of London

    • Mayor opens applications for £1.4m funding for Go! London – the capital’s biggest ever community sport fund.
    • Sadiq makes announcement while visiting South African arm of ‘Tackle London’ programme that supports young people through sport and mentoring.
    • Concluding a packed trade mission agenda across the continent, the event underscores investing in the next generation and transforming lives through sport among the Mayor’s top priorities

    The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a new £1.4 million investment to transform young Londoners’ lives through sport as part of his successful Go! London initiative, which is the capital’s biggest ever community sports fund.

    Go! London is a five-year partnership between the Mayor, London Marathon Foundation, Sport England, London Marathon Events and London Sport. The initiative supports community sport and physical activity initiatives, as well as investing directly in the next generation of leaders in the sector by supporting young social entrepreneurs.

    Since Sadiq launched Go! London in 2023, it has invested over £8 million in more than 200 grassroots sport and physical activity organisations, with total investment expected to surpass £22 million across the partnership. By the end of next year, it will have provided over 40,000 underserved young Londoners with opportunities to engage in activities like rugby, cycling, skating and yoga. [1].

    Sadiq opened the £1.4m Go! London funding for applications today (19 July) while visiting the Atlas Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa – a charity that uses rugby and mentoring to help children in vulnerable communities around the world, including London.

    Founded by former England Rugby World Cup Winner Jason Leonard OBE, the charity works across 21 countries to provide access to education, nutrition, clean water, and safe spaces for play and development. Its mission is to improve young people’s lives through the core values of rugby: teamwork, respect, discipline and enjoyment. [2]

    Sadiq visited the South African arm of The Atlas Foundation who, along with partners Matt Ratana Foundation and Star*Scheme, deliver the Tackle London programme, which supports young people through sport and mentoring. The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation was set up in response to the tragic death in September 2020 of police sergeant and rugby coach, Matt Ratana, with all funds raised supporting the design and delivery of school and community rugby initiatives, both nationally and internationally.

    Tackle London is funded through the Mayor’s £34m mentoring programme and has supported 100,000 disadvantaged young Londoners [3] including those who are not in mainstream education or have been excluded from school or college, those living in poverty or in the care system, those who have been through the criminal justice system and those impacted by exploitation or domestic violence.

    Tackle London has received £250,000 of this funding and has so far reached over 1,000 young people, through specially trained rugby coaches and clubs, working alongside schools to develop positive, supportive relationships for young people in communities facing increased levels of poverty, neglect and disadvantage. [4]

    This works alongside the Mayor’s record investment in prevention through his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and its delivery of 400,000 diversionary activities and positive opportunities for young people. This includes £1m investment this year in sports activities for young people. The VRU is also delivering a programme of after-school activities, which includes funding for London Irish to deliver access to safe spaces and activities for at-risk girls and young women in five London boroughs.

    As part of the Mayor’s historic visit, Sadiq took part in a special rugby session with over 40 young people, where he engaged with staff and volunteers to gain further insight into how the Atlas Foundation in South Africa are using sport and education to create safe, inclusive spaces. 

    Sadiq has been in Africa this week to lead a trade mission and bang the drum for London as a place to invest and do business – the first London Mayor to ever tour the continent. He has attended a series of high-level business and cultural events in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana and commemorated Mandela Day in Johannesburg – an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela.

    The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I am delighted to announce the next round of funding application for our successful Go! London initiative, the capital’s biggest ever community sports fund that has already supported more than 180 grassroots sport and physical activity organisations.

    “I know the huge difference that sport can make to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and this new £1.4 million investment will help transform young Londoners’ lives.

    “I am delighted to be making the announcement in South Africa, where it has been a real privilege for me to visit the Atlas Foundation and see the amazing work they do in harnessing the power of rugby to support children living in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

    “I’m delighted to be here celebrating our shared history and love of sport in South Africa as we continue building a better, fairer, more prosperous London for everyone.”

    Transforming the lives of Londoners through sport is one of Mayor’s top priorities, having invested £15 million between 2018 and 2024. Sadiq has championed community sport through his Sport Unites programme, which uses the power of sport to not only encourage physical activity but also build pride, reduce the barriers to access, improve mental health and wellbeing, create job opportunities and support young people at risk of youth violence. [5]

    The Mayor has also supported London EmpowerHER, a one-year pilot from April 2024 to March 2025, in two boroughs: Brent and Redbridge, in collaboration with England Rugby [6]. The programme supported young women and girls from underserved communities to take part in non-contact rugby, providing physical activity and transferable leadership skills. The programme has supported over 2,000 women and girls, 90% of whom had previously not taken part in rugby activities and the project now runs for a second year until March 2026 in the borough of Brent.

    Sadiq has declared London the global capital for women’s sport in 2025, with the city hosting a number of major women’s sporting events across the year, including the final of the Women’s Rugby Would Cup on September 27. As part of the Host City Impact programme, community organisations and activity providers will be funded to deliver rugby to women and girls aged over 16-years-old. The programme will develop social playing opportunities, providing support and resources, aiming to engage at least 2,500 women in regular sustained activity.

    Sue Anderson, Atlas Executive Director, said: “With the focus and commitment of The Atlas Foundation, we work with young girls and boys in some of the harshest communities, to equip and empower them in education, health, and well-being to become the very best person that they can be.

    “Together, through the unifying spirit and values of rugby, we are not only changing lives but also laying the groundwork for a more just and equitable future for all.  By ensuring a genuine sense of pride and dignity, it transcends into one of hope and belief, and this truly has the power to change the narrative of our beautiful country. 

    “We extend a warm welcome to the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan and thank him for the pride and affirmation extended to our young Atlas South Africa girls and boys today alongside the new investment the exceptional Go!London children’s initiative.”

    Joel Stransky, Former Springbok, 1995 Rugby World Cup Winner and Atlas South Africa Champion, said: “I am extremely proud to represent The Atlas Foundation and am delighted to see that the Mayor of London is visiting the Rainbow National and Atlas South Africa in particular. 

    “The beautiful game not only helped bring us together as a nation in 1995 under the incredible leadership of Madiba, it has also given many of us so much! 

    “To be able to help and teach others, using the values of this great sport, is a real privilege.  Prince William’s recent visit inspired many young learners and aspiring sports persons, and this visit will no doubt do the same!  We all extend a very warm South African welcome to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.”

    Lisa Dodd-Mayne, Executive Director for Place at Sport England said: “We’re proud to continue to support Go! London as it enters a fourth round of foundation funding.

    “We know the positive role sport can play in changing the lives of underserved and vulnerable young Londoners, and we want every child and young person in the capital to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. We look forward to supporting the widest range of community groups to help a generation of young people to reach their full potential.”

    Mike Diaper, Group Funding and Impact Director at the London Marathon Foundation, said: “Our vision at the London Marathon Foundation is to Inspire Activity, and our collaboration with the Go! London partners is doing this for thousands of underserved young Londoners. We want to build on the success of the past two years of Go! London, and look forward to funding further community groups across the capital to change the lives of many more children and young people through sport and physical activity, supporting their physical, mental and social wellbeing.”

    For more information on the Go! London initiative and to apply for funding, please visit: Foundation Round 4 Now Open! | Go! London

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  • MIL-OSI China: Cargo throughput at Tangshan Port reaches 433.56 million tonnes in H1

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

    Cargo throughput at Tangshan Port reaches 433.56 million tonnes in H1

    Updated: July 19, 2025 17:03 Xinhua
    A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a cargo ship, assisted by tugboats, berthing at the ore terminal of Caofeidian Port Area in Tangshan Port in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. The cargo throughput at Tangshan Port reached 433.56 million tonnes in the first half of 2025, up 0.75 percent year on year, according to port authorities. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a cargo ship, assisted by tugboats, berthing at the ore terminal of Caofeidian Port Area in Tangshan Port in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a patrol vessel (front) escorting a departing cargo ship in the waters of Caofeidian Port Area in Tangshan Port in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a patrol vessel (front) escorting a departing cargo ship in the waters of Caofeidian Port Area in Tangshan Port in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a ship unloading at the ore terminal of Caofeidian Port Area in Tangshan Port in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Eritrea: Eye Surgery for Over 250 Citizens in Golij Sub-zone

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    As part of ongoing efforts to control blindness, cataract surgery was performed on over 250 citizens in the Golij sub-zone from 7 to 11 July. The surgeries were carried out by a medical team from Berhan Aini Hospital in Asmara.

    Dr. Merhawi Kiflom, Medical Director of the Golij Community Hospital, stated that the objective of the program was to provide citizens with access to eye care services, including surgical treatment, within their local areas.

    Mr. Alem Zekarias, Head of the National Blindness Control Program, noted that while cataract surgeries were previously conducted in collaboration with foreign experts, the current program was implemented entirely through local capacity.

    Dr. Eyob Beyene, one of the participating physicians, explained that cataracts often occur with age and are treatable and curable through timely surgical intervention.

    – on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Women’s mentoring scheme begins

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki and Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak officiated at the kick-off ceremony of the first cohort of the “She Inspires” Mentorship Programme today.

    Launched by the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau, the programme matches female university students with female leaders as their mentors in the professional and business sectors, offering the students training and activities to enhance their skills, build confidence and network to thrive in their future career.

    For the first cohort of the scheme, over 50 women leaders participated as mentors, and more than 250 applications from students were received, with more than 80 of them selected as mentees.

    Noting that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the United Nations’ Fourth World Conference on Women, Mr Chan said the two milestone documents have laid the foundation for the advancement of women’s causes globally.

    Hong Kong as the international gateway for the country has consistently taken concrete action to promote women’s development. The programme’s launch represented a significant step forward in this endeavour, he added.

    Giving encouragement to the programme mentees, the Chief Secretary said: “I hope all of you will not only possess professional expertise, but also resilience and a heart that cares for our country and gives back to society.

    “Today, you benefit from the selfless guidance of your mentors. I hope that when you become leaders in the future, you will also be beacons for the next generation, your juniors, passing on the power of women.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi, Mauritanian President Ghazouani exchange congratulations on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties 2025-07-19 15:16:52 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani exchanged congratulations Saturday on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

    BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani exchanged congratulations Saturday on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    Over the past 60 years, regardless of changes in the international landscape, the two sides have always respected each other and treated each other as equals, setting a model of mutual support and win-win cooperation between developing countries, Xi said.

    He noted that in recent years, China-Mauritania relations have been developing in a sound and stable manner, with growing political mutual trust and fruitful exchanges and cooperation across various fields.

    Xi recalled that he met with President Ghazouani last year during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, where they reached important consensuses and jointly announced the elevation of China-Mauritania relations to a strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties.

    Xi said he attached great importance to developing China-Mauritania relations and is willing to work with Ghazouani to take the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, and jointly open up a new future for the development of the China-Mauritania strategic partnership, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.

    For his part, Ghazouani said that over the past 60 years, his country and China developed a solid friendship featuring close cooperation at all levels and mutual support on international occasions.

    During the FOCAC Beijing Summit last September, he and Xi jointly lifted the exemplary bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, he said, calling the move a reflection of the deepening of bilateral ties, which will benefit the friendly people of the two countries, and help promote the security, prosperity and well-being of people around the world.

    On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang exchanged congratulatory messages with his Mauritanian counterpart, Mokhtar Ould Diay.

    In his message, Li said China is willing to make joint efforts with the Mauritanian side to take the 60th anniversary of bilateral ties as an opportunity to fully implement the important consensuses reached between Xi and Ghazouani, consistently enriching the content of the bilateral strategic partnership.

    For his part, Ould Diay said Mauritania firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to work with China, under the wise guidance of the two presidents, to strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership, serving the development of both countries. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Massive shortages becoming the norm in Gaza – OCHA

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

    UNITED NATIONS, July 19 (Xinhua) — Daily fighting, preventable deaths, worsening fuel shortages, displacement and despair are increasingly turning mass shortages into the norm for residents of the Gaza Strip, the United Nations humanitarian body said Friday.

    The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Israeli authorities had issued another population displacement order, this time to northern Gaza. There were also alarming reports of malnourished children and adults in hospitals with insufficient resources to treat them.

    According to OCHA, despite the resumption of limited fuel imports, the energy crisis continues to deepen. Due to the depletion of fuel reserves, solid waste collection has had to be suspended in recent days, and a number of water wells have been shut down, mainly in the Deir el-Balah area.

    It is noted that specialized medical services such as dialysis have been reduced or completely stopped, and other services may also be disrupted due to fuel shortages. The limited remaining fuel supplies are mainly used to ensure the functioning of health systems, water supply, telecommunications, and transportation.

    Humanitarian movements inside the Gaza Strip remain restricted as only seven out of 13 attempts to coordinate the movement of personnel and cargo with the Israeli authorities were successful, allowing humanitarian teams to deliver fuel, collect water, move generators, provide hygiene and sanitation supplies, and deliver much-needed medicines, OCHA said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China sees steady progress in green agricultural development

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

    BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — China has made steady progress in green agricultural development, according to the China Green Agricultural Development Report 2024 released at a seminar in Beijing on Friday.

    The report was published by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the China Society for the Study of Green Agricultural Development. At the launch of the report, Huang Sanwen, president of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that the report plays an important role in supporting the further implementation of the country’s green development concept and serves as a valuable guide for promoting high-quality agricultural and rural development characterized by lean and intensive, green and low-carbon development with priority on ecological protection.

    According to the document, significant progress was made in many areas in 2024. China continued to improve the quality and efficiency of high-standard farmland construction, strengthened the protection of the ecological environment of arable land and combated pollution. In 2024, the area of high-standard farmland was increased by more than 80 million mu (about 5.33 million hectares) through the construction of new farmland and the reconstruction and upgrading of existing arable land.

    In 2024, China actively promoted the third national soil survey, which collected 3.11 million samples from 2.872 million sampling points, the document said.

    In addition, the system for protecting and managing biological agricultural resources has been improved. According to the results of the All-China Census of Agricultural Genetic Resources conducted in 2024, 580,000 samples of the gene pool of agricultural crops, 1.4 million units of genetic material of agricultural animals and poultry, and 270,000 strains of agricultural microorganisms are permanently preserved in the country.

    The reduction in the use of chemicals was achieved by strengthening relevant measures. According to the report, in 2024, China used 49.88 million tons of chemical fertilizers, down 5 percent from 2020. In 2024, the volume of pesticide use in crop production was 242 thousand tons (in terms of pure active ingredient), maintaining a downward trend for the eighth consecutive year.

    According to the report, China has continued to improve the level of mechanization in agriculture. In 2024, the overall mechanization level of plowing, sowing and harvesting of agricultural crops exceeded 75 percent.

    The report also highlighted the steady growth of rural income. In 2024, the per capita disposable income of rural residents in China was 23,119 yuan (about $3,220), up 6.3 percent in real terms from the previous year and 1.9 percentage points higher than the growth rate of per capita urban income in real terms.

    Progress has also been made in digital management of agricultural resources. China continues to systematically digitalize agricultural resource management and strengthens the capacity of long-term fixed experimental observation stations to promote sustainable green agricultural development, the document said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysia’s close cooperation with China will enhance its ability to meet EV adoption targets: analyst

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

    KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Xinhua) — Malaysia has significantly accelerated its clean energy development and industrial restructuring in recent years, showing strong momentum in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and deepening cooperation with China in technology and investment in this area, Lee Pei Mei, an analyst with the International Islamic University Malaysia, told Xinhua.

    Malaysia’s shift to EVs has been supported by both domestic policy frameworks and external technology partnerships, she said. In particular, China’s advanced and cost-effective EV technologies have helped develop the country’s EV ecosystem and support its green industrial transformation.

    “China’s global expansion in the EV industry is not limited to just selling vehicles, it also involves the transfer of technological capabilities. Chinese companies are localizing production, investing in research and development and building supply chains, helping Malaysia build a comprehensive EV ecosystem,” Li Pei Mei emphasized.

    She noted that China’s EV sector is known for its vertically integrated value chain, spanning R&D, manufacturing, sales, after-sales service and standard setting. Several leading Chinese companies have already adapted this business model in Malaysia.

    Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional hub for electric vehicle manufacturing is centred on the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) project in Tanjung Malim, which is expected to attract significant investment and cement the country’s status as a global EV producer.

    Li Pei Mei added that the AHTV project is not limited to being a production site, but also supports the development of local talent in areas such as artificial intelligence, software development and automotive innovation.

    The analyst stressed that Chinese companies also benefit from this partnership and access to the Malaysian market. In her view, the growing middle class and favorable investment environment in Southeast Asia are the main attractions for them. “By expanding into Southeast Asia – especially in business-friendly countries like Malaysia – they gain access to new consumer bases and cost advantages,” she explained.

    Lee Pei Mei also noted that the right combination of policy support, strategic cooperation and industry alignment has put Malaysia on a solid path to becoming a leader in EVs in the region.

    “This is a classic win-win situation. Malaysia gets technology, jobs and industrial depth. China gets markets and long-term strategic partnerships. Together, both sides are shaping the future of green mobility in Asia,” she concluded. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival kicks off

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

    This photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a fireworks performance during the opening ceremony of the 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong province. The 30-day festival kicked off here on Friday, gathering over 2,300 domestic and foreign beer brands. The festival also features a series of activities, including art parades, craft beer competition, concerts, King of Beer competition, animation carnival and fashion sports festival. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi, Mauritanian President Ghazouani exchange congratulations on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani exchanged congratulations Saturday on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

    Over the past 60 years, regardless of changes in the international landscape, the two sides have always respected each other and treated each other as equals, setting a model of mutual support and win-win cooperation between developing countries, Xi said.

    He noted that in recent years, China-Mauritania relations have been developing in a sound and stable manner, with growing political mutual trust and fruitful exchanges and cooperation across various fields.

    Xi recalled that he met with President Ghazouani last year during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, where they reached important consensuses and jointly announced the elevation of China-Mauritania relations to a strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties.

    Xi said he attached great importance to developing China-Mauritania relations and is willing to work with Ghazouani to take the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, and jointly open up a new future for the development of the China-Mauritania strategic partnership, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.

    For his part, Ghazouani said that over the past 60 years, his country and China developed a solid friendship featuring close cooperation at all levels and mutual support on international occasions.

    During the FOCAC Beijing Summit last September, he and Xi jointly lifted the exemplary bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, he said, calling the move a reflection of the deepening of bilateral ties, which will benefit the friendly people of the two countries, and help promote the security, prosperity and well-being of people around the world.

    On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang exchanged congratulatory messages with his Mauritanian counterpart, Mokhtar Ould Diay.

    In his message, Li said China is willing to make joint efforts with the Mauritanian side to take the 60th anniversary of bilateral ties as an opportunity to fully implement the important consensuses reached between Xi and Ghazouani, consistently enriching the content of the bilateral strategic partnership.

    For his part, Ould Diay said Mauritania firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to work with China, under the wise guidance of the two presidents, to strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership, serving the development of both countries.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base

    By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent

    United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways.

    The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades past, is seeing Marshallese and Micronesians swept up by ICE.

    The latest unprecedented development is Marshallese and Micronesians being removed from the United States to the offshore detention facility at the US Navy base in Guantánamo Bay — a facility set up to jail terrorists suspected of involvement in the 9/11 airplane attacks in the US in 2001.

    Marshall Islands Ambassador to the US Charles Paul this week confirmed a media report that one Marshallese was currently incarcerated at Guantánamo, which is also known as “GTMO”.

    The same report from nationnews.com said 72 detainees from 26 countries had been sent to GTMO last week, including from the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia.

    A statement issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE operations, concerning detention of foreigners with criminal records at GTMO said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was using “every tool available to get criminal illegal aliens off our streets and out of our country.”

    But the action was criticised by a Marshallese advocate for citizens from the Compact countries in the US.

    ‘Legal, ethical concerns’
    “As a Compact of Free Association (COFA) advocate and ordinary indigenous citizen of the Marshallese Islands, I strongly condemn the detention of COFA migrants — including citizens from the Republic of the Marshall Islands — at the US Naval Base in Guantánamo Bay,” Benson Gideon said in a social media post this week.

    “This action raises urgent legal, constitutional, and ethical concerns that must be addressed without delay.”

    Since seeing the news about detention of a Marshallese in this US facility used to hold suspected terrorists, Ambassador Paul said he had “been in touch with ICE to repatriate one Marshallese being detained.”

    Paul said he was “awaiting all the documents pertaining to the criminal charges, but we were informed that the individual has several felony and misdemeanor convictions. We are working closely with ICE to expedite this process.”

    Gideon said bluntly the detention of the Marshallese was a breach of Compact treaty obligations.

    “The COFA agreement guarantees fair treatment. Military detention undermines this commitment,” he said.

    Gideon listed the strong Marshallese links with the US — service in high numbers in the US military, hosting of the Kwajalein missile range, US military control of Marshall Islands ocean and air space — as examples of Marshallese contributions to the US.

    ‘Treated as criminals’
    “Despite these sacrifices, our people are being treated as criminals and confined in a facility historically associated with terrorism suspects,” he said.

    “I call on the US Embassy in Majuro to publicly address this injustice and work with federal agencies to ensure COFA Marshallese residents are treated with dignity and fairness.

    “If we are good enough to host your missile ranges, fight in your military, and support your defence strategy, then we are good enough to be protected — not punished. Let justice, transparency, and respect prevail.”

    There were 72 immigration detainees at Guantánamo Bay, 58 of them classified as high-risk and 14 in the low-risk category, reported nationnews.com.

    The report added that the criminal records of the detainees include convictions for homicide; sexual offences, including against children; child pornography; assault with a weapon; kidnapping; drug smuggling; and robbery.

    Civil rights advocates have called the detention of immigration detainees at Guantanamo Bay punitive and unlawful, arguing in an active lawsuit that federal law does not allow the government to hold those awaiting deportation outside of US territory.

    In other US immigration and deportation developments:

    • The delivery last month by US military aircraft of 18 Marshallese deported from the US and escorted by armed ICE agents is another example of the ramped-up deportation focus of the Trump administration. Since the early 2000s more than 300 Marshall Islanders have been deported from the US. Prior to the Trump administration, past deportations were managed by US Marshals escorting deportees individually on commercial flights.
    • According to Marshall Islands authorities, there have not been any deportations since the June 10 military flight to Majuro, suggesting that group deportations may be the way the Trump administration handles further deportations.
    • Individual travellers flying into Honolulu whose passports note place of birth as Kiribati are reportedly now being refused entry. This reportedly happened to a Marshallese passport holder late last month who had previously travel
    • led in and out of the US without issue.

    Most Marshallese passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to the US, though there are different levels of access to the US based on if citizenship was gained through naturalisation or a passport sales programme in the 1980s and 1990s.

    US Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Laura Stone said, however, that “the visa-free travel rules have not changed.”

    She said she could not speak to any individual traveller’s situation without adequate information to evaluate the situation.

    She pointed out that citizenship “acquired through naturalisation, marriage, investment, adoption” have different rules. Stone urged all travellers to examine the rules carefully and determine their eligibility for visa-free travel.

    “If they have a question, we would be happy to answer their enquiry at ConsMajuro@state.gov,” she added.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ICE deportation action lands Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantánamo ‘terror’ base

    By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent

    United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, impacting on Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways.

    The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport massive numbers of potentially illegal aliens, including those with convictions from decades past, is seeing Marshallese and Micronesians swept up by ICE.

    The latest unprecedented development is Marshallese and Micronesians being removed from the United States to the offshore detention facility at the US Navy base in Guantánamo Bay — a facility set up to jail terrorists suspected of involvement in the 9/11 airplane attacks in the US in 2001.

    Marshall Islands Ambassador to the US Charles Paul this week confirmed a media report that one Marshallese was currently incarcerated at Guantánamo, which is also known as “GTMO”.

    The same report from nationnews.com said 72 detainees from 26 countries had been sent to GTMO last week, including from the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia.

    A statement issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE operations, concerning detention of foreigners with criminal records at GTMO said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was using “every tool available to get criminal illegal aliens off our streets and out of our country.”

    But the action was criticised by a Marshallese advocate for citizens from the Compact countries in the US.

    ‘Legal, ethical concerns’
    “As a Compact of Free Association (COFA) advocate and ordinary indigenous citizen of the Marshallese Islands, I strongly condemn the detention of COFA migrants — including citizens from the Republic of the Marshall Islands — at the US Naval Base in Guantánamo Bay,” Benson Gideon said in a social media post this week.

    “This action raises urgent legal, constitutional, and ethical concerns that must be addressed without delay.”

    Since seeing the news about detention of a Marshallese in this US facility used to hold suspected terrorists, Ambassador Paul said he had “been in touch with ICE to repatriate one Marshallese being detained.”

    Paul said he was “awaiting all the documents pertaining to the criminal charges, but we were informed that the individual has several felony and misdemeanor convictions. We are working closely with ICE to expedite this process.”

    Gideon said bluntly the detention of the Marshallese was a breach of Compact treaty obligations.

    “The COFA agreement guarantees fair treatment. Military detention undermines this commitment,” he said.

    Gideon listed the strong Marshallese links with the US — service in high numbers in the US military, hosting of the Kwajalein missile range, US military control of Marshall Islands ocean and air space — as examples of Marshallese contributions to the US.

    ‘Treated as criminals’
    “Despite these sacrifices, our people are being treated as criminals and confined in a facility historically associated with terrorism suspects,” he said.

    “I call on the US Embassy in Majuro to publicly address this injustice and work with federal agencies to ensure COFA Marshallese residents are treated with dignity and fairness.

    “If we are good enough to host your missile ranges, fight in your military, and support your defence strategy, then we are good enough to be protected — not punished. Let justice, transparency, and respect prevail.”

    There were 72 immigration detainees at Guantánamo Bay, 58 of them classified as high-risk and 14 in the low-risk category, reported nationnews.com.

    The report added that the criminal records of the detainees include convictions for homicide; sexual offences, including against children; child pornography; assault with a weapon; kidnapping; drug smuggling; and robbery.

    Civil rights advocates have called the detention of immigration detainees at Guantanamo Bay punitive and unlawful, arguing in an active lawsuit that federal law does not allow the government to hold those awaiting deportation outside of US territory.

    In other US immigration and deportation developments:

    • The delivery last month by US military aircraft of 18 Marshallese deported from the US and escorted by armed ICE agents is another example of the ramped-up deportation focus of the Trump administration. Since the early 2000s more than 300 Marshall Islanders have been deported from the US. Prior to the Trump administration, past deportations were managed by US Marshals escorting deportees individually on commercial flights.
    • According to Marshall Islands authorities, there have not been any deportations since the June 10 military flight to Majuro, suggesting that group deportations may be the way the Trump administration handles further deportations.
    • Individual travellers flying into Honolulu whose passports note place of birth as Kiribati are reportedly now being refused entry. This reportedly happened to a Marshallese passport holder late last month who had previously travel
    • led in and out of the US without issue.

    Most Marshallese passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to the US, though there are different levels of access to the US based on if citizenship was gained through naturalisation or a passport sales programme in the 1980s and 1990s.

    US Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Laura Stone said, however, that “the visa-free travel rules have not changed.”

    She said she could not speak to any individual traveller’s situation without adequate information to evaluate the situation.

    She pointed out that citizenship “acquired through naturalisation, marriage, investment, adoption” have different rules. Stone urged all travellers to examine the rules carefully and determine their eligibility for visa-free travel.

    “If they have a question, we would be happy to answer their enquiry at ConsMajuro@state.gov,” she added.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Death – Tiwi

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating after 7-year-old child died in Tiwi this afternoon.

    Around 1:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 7-year-old female was struck by a falling palm tree at an address in Tiwi while playing in the yard.

    Police and St John Ambulance attended the scene, and the victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital; however, she was pronounced deceased prior to arrival.

    A 11-year-old male was struck also struck by the palm tree and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

    The incident is not believed to be suspicious.

    Investigations are ongoing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New airport opens in eastern China

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

    HANGZHOU, July 19 (Xinhua) — Lishui International Airport in southern east China’s Zhejiang Province officially opened for business on Friday.

    On the same day in the afternoon, the first flight, CA1873, from Beijing Capital International Airport arrived at the airport and landed successfully.

    The new facility, which has the status of a domestic regional airport, is designed to service up to 1 million passengers and handle 4 thousand tons of cargo per year. The runway is 2800 meters long, the area of the terminal buildings is 12 thousand square meters.

    The opening of Lishui Airport will enhance the city’s role as an important transportation hub, improve services for 470,000 overseas residents and 2.7 million local residents, attract more tourists to Lishui’s scenic areas, and create conditions for increased investment in the city and surrounding areas, said Luo Xiaolin, head of the local transportation bureau.

    On its first day of operation, the airport opened flights to Beijing and Shanghai. Flights to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guiyang, Chongqing and Chengdu are planned to be launched by the end of the year. The number of air routes is expected to exceed 10 by the end of 2025, and reach 14 in 2026. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Guangdong Province’s Imports, Exports Reach Record Highs in H1 2025

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

    GUANGZHOU, July 19 (Xinhua) — South China’s Guangdong Province’s import and export volumes hit a record high in January-June 2025, compared with the same periods in previous years, according to data from the Guangdong branch of the General Administration of Customs.

    Guangdong Province’s total foreign trade reached 4.55 trillion yuan (about 633.9 billion U.S. dollars), up 4 percent year on year and 1.1 percentage points higher than China’s average growth rate. Exports totaled 2.89 trillion yuan, up 1.1 percent year on year, while imports surged 9.5 percent to 1.66 trillion yuan.

    Since the third quarter of 2023, Guangdong Province has maintained positive growth for eight consecutive quarters. Trade forms have been continuously optimized. In the first half of 2025, the proportion of imports and exports carried out in the form of general trade was about 60%. The import and export volume of bonded logistics business was 912.62 billion yuan, an increase of 14% year on year, exceeding that of processing trade.

    During the reporting period, Guangdong Province registered 130,000 foreign trade enterprises that actually carried out imports and exports, more than 9,000 more than the same period a year earlier. In particular, the number of non-state enterprises reached about 110,000, accounting for 84 percent of the total number of foreign trade enterprises, and their turnover exceeded 60 percent of the province’s total foreign trade.

    Guangdong Province’s trading partners are becoming more diversified. In the first half of the year, Guangdong’s foreign trade with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative amounted to 1.79 trillion yuan, up 3.8 percent. At the same time, the province’s trade with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the European Union, Taiwan, Japan and the Republic of Korea also increased. In addition, trade with Africa and the five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan) grew by 8.5 percent and 23.1 percent, respectively, exceeding the overall figure.

    Guangdong Province’s high-tech and branded product exports continue to grow. The export volume of electromechanical products increased by 7.2 percent to reach 1.96 trillion yuan, accounting for nearly 70 percent of the province’s total export volume. Meanwhile, the export volume of products under its own brands amounted to 655.27 billion yuan, an increase of 11.2 percent.

    Thanks to the expansion of domestic demand, imports of electromechanical products increased by 19.3 percent in January-June 2025, reaching 1.16 trillion yuan, accounting for 70 percent of the province’s total imports. In addition, imports of consumer goods including food, cosmetics and personal care products also increased. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump files libel lawsuit against several news companies

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

    WASHINGTON, July 19 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against several news companies on Friday, according to court records.

    The lawsuit was filed in a Miami, Florida, court against two Wall Street Journal reporters, as well as news companies Dow Jones, News Corp and media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

    The reason for this step was an article in the Wall Street Journal describing a congratulatory letter, allegedly from D. Trump to financier Jeffrey Epstein. It was sent in 2003 for the birthday of J. Epstein, who was accused of sexual exploitation of minors. The letter contained a drawing that allegedly had a sexual connotation.

    D. Trump denied the article and said the congratulatory message was fake. He warned on social media that he planned to sue.

    “Mr. Murdoch said he would take care of this, but apparently he had no authority to do so… Instead, they publish a false, malicious, defamatory story anyway. President Trump will soon sue the Wall Street Journal, News Corp, and Mr. Murdoch,” Trump wrote earlier on Truth Social. -0-

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  • Amarnath Yatra proceeds peacefully, over 2.73 lakh pilgrims have had darshan

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The annual Amarnath Yatra continues to progress smoothly, with over 2.73 lakh pilgrims having had darshan at the holy cave shrine in the last 16 days since the pilgrimage began on July 3, officials confirmed.

    On Saturday, a fresh batch of 6,365 pilgrims departed from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys. The first convoy, comprising 92 vehicles, left at 3:25 a.m. with 2,851 pilgrims heading to the Baltal base camp, while the second convoy of 119 vehicles departed at 3:53 a.m., carrying 3,514 yatris to the Pahalgam base camp.

    Rituals associated with the Yatra are also underway. On July 10, the Bhumi Pujan of the Chhari Mubarak-the sacred mace of Lord Shiva-was performed at the Gauri Shankar temple in Pahalgam. The ceremony was led by Mahant Swami Deependra Giri, the custodian of the mace. The Chhari Mubarak was taken from its seat at Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar to Pahalgam and later returned to its original place. It will begin its final journey to the cave shrine on August 4 and reach on August 9, marking the culmination of the Yatra on Shravan Purnima, which also coincides with Raksha Bandhan.

    In the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow—where 26 civilians were killed—authorities have implemented extensive multi-layered security measures. An additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed to strengthen the existing presence of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, and local police forces.

    Pilgrims can undertake the 38-day Yatra via two routes: the traditional Pahalgam route, a 46 km trek taking four days via Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni; or the shorter Baltal route, involving a 14 km trek that allows a return the same day. However, helicopter services have not been made available this year due to security concerns.

    The cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,888 metres, houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite, believed by devotees to represent Lord Shiva. The formation is known to wax and wane with the lunar cycle.

    — IANS

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China International Supply Chain Expo is a catalyst for enhancing global supply chain resilience – PwC China

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

    BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — With global supply chains undergoing major restructuring, the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) acts as a catalyst for enhancing supply chain resilience, Zhou Xing, head of public affairs at PwC China, told Xinhua on Thursday.

    As the world’s first national-level platform dedicated to supply chains, the expo helps build connections between Chinese and international companies, promote technical coordination and deepen economic cooperation, Zhou Xing said.

    According to her, CISCE provides a highly effective meeting platform and enables companies to align technologies, standards and markets, promoting global collaboration.

    For Chinese companies, the expo provides an opportunity to expand their international presence and directly connect with global supply chain hubs. For multinational companies, it provides an opportunity to gain access to China’s vast market, mature industrial ecosystem, and strong policy support.

    Global supply chains are shifting from a model focused solely on efficiency to one that prioritizes sustainability. Companies are diversifying their supply networks to balance cost and security, turning to regional clusters while maintaining global coordination, Zhou Xing argues.

    According to her, in the context of accelerating digital transformation, technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are breaking down information barriers, increasing the speed and accuracy of the entire supply chain.

    “Green standards, including carbon tracking and sustainability metrics, are becoming necessary across all industries. Supply chains are evolving from linear models to cross-industry ecosystems, especially in emerging sectors such as the low-altitude economy,” said Zhou Xing.

    “China is playing an increasingly important role in this shift,” she said. “It is no longer just a manufacturing base, but an innovation hub. By integrating digital tools and investing in strategic sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and biotechnology, China is strengthening its position in global value chains.”

    The government’s commitment to developing new-quality productive forces is also changing corporate strategies. According to her, this policy priority is driving environmental and digital transformation across all industries.

    Zhou Xing expressed confidence that China’s business environment remains very attractive for multinational companies looking to restructure their supply chains.

    The country’s institutional openness, market scale and leadership in green and digital technologies provide a solid foundation for transformation, she added.

    Identifying growth areas such as advanced manufacturing, low-carbon industries and digital and physical integration, Zhou Xing said they are in line with both China’s industrial upgrading goals and global trends, making the country a key destination for supply chains in the future.

    “China offers the space, political stability and innovative momentum that global businesses crave,” she said, adding that “venues like the China International Supply Chain Expo are helping businesses from all sides navigate uncertainty and achieve new growth.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China has trained the first teachers for the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan

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    BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — The Tianjin Vocational Institute (TVI) in northern China recently completed training for the first group of teachers who will work at the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan, the Tianjin Daily newspaper reported.

    The course participants included 15 teachers from the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the artificial intelligence (AI) training, which started on June 23, they studied four core disciplines – data mining, machine learning, deep learning, and industrial internet – and also received practical training in AI-related technologies, a collaborative robot, and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

    Last year, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between TPI and ENU on the joint creation of the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan, which will focus on AI. The first such institution in this country, founded with the support of TPI and aimed at training specialists in the field of transport and communications, was put into trial operation in 2023.

    As the teacher of this training, TPI teacher Li Guohui said: “We specially designed these training courses aimed at the industrial development of Kazakhstan. In particular, according to the scenarios of UAV technology application in local agricultural activities, the cadets from Kazakhstan not only learned flight control, but also completed a series of practical tasks, including mapping agricultural land.”

    He added that the first batch of training equipment intended for the second Lu Ban Workshop in Kazakhstan had already been delivered to the country, and installation and commissioning work would soon begin.

    Lu Ban Workshop, named after the famous ancient Chinese craftsman Lu Ban, is a brand of international vocational education initiated and promoted by Tianjin City Government.

    To date, China has built 34 Lu Ban Workshops in 30 countries and regions around the world. 10 of them were established in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Pakistan, Cambodia, Egypt and other SCO countries. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Russian teacher becomes ‘culture carrier’ using language as boat

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    TIANJIN, July 19 (Xinhua) — “Relax your tongue, let the air flow vibrate it, try to pronounce “tr-r-r-r” or “d-r-r-r” first… In a “intensive reading in Russian” class at Nankai University, Huang Mingtuo, associate professor of the Russian Language Department at the Institute of Foreign Languages, patiently explains to first-year students the method of pronouncing the “r” sound, which is unusual for Chinese people, helping the students overcome this “main enemy” in learning Russian.

    The students are actively trying, and the alveolar trembling sounds “tr-r-r-r” and “d-r-r-r” are heard in the classroom. Smiling, Juan Minto moves between the rows, humorously correcting and guiding the students, turning seemingly boring phonetic exercises into an exciting process. The classes are filled with cheerful laughter.

    In his lessons, Juan Minto often uses various game methods. “In this relay exercise, each student must repeat exactly what the previous students said and add their own new sentence. Let’s see if we can complete the whole chain without making any mistakes!” As soon as he said these words, the atmosphere in the lesson instantly became both tense and lively.

    “This is my teaching secret. ‘Relay Race’ not only trains students’ auditory perception, comprehension, short-term memory and fluency, but also imperceptibly strengthens their grammar and logical coherence,” Juan Minto explained.

    The principle of “going beyond the language and embracing the culture” is a long-standing pedagogical focus of Juan Minto and another of his secrets for awakening students’ enthusiasm for learning Russian. When the text of the lesson mentions “Baikal,” he appropriately talks about the majestic landscapes of the lake that he has seen himself, shares his impressions of tasting Baikal omul, and touches on the geographic and cultural knowledge associated with it.

    Juan Minto enjoys sharing with his students his impressions of the customs and traditions he received during his studies in Russia: from the strict theatre culture to the cultural and logical differences behind the idea that “Russians don’t like to smile.” He presents all of this in an engaging way during his classes. He has also become a “recommender” of Russian TV series and films: the TV series “Kitchen” and the cartoon “Once Upon a Time There Was a Dog” have become living teaching material for his students outside of the classroom. Watching visual content helps them improve their language skills and cultural understanding without even realizing it.

    “Our classes are always very lively. Teacher Juan makes learning the language interesting, and the knowledge is absorbed unnoticeably. We not only master the language, but also feel the unique charm of Russian culture,” shared one of the first-year students.

    Language as a boat connecting China and other countries. As the director of one of the projects of the National Social Science Foundation of China to translate Chinese academic literature into foreign languages, Huang Mingtuo devoted himself to translating and promoting the cultural history of the Yuan Dynasty in Russian-speaking countries.

    “During the Yuan Dynasty, China and Russia had official contacts. The Mongolian region, as a unique geographical and cultural unit linking the two countries, has deep historical roots in their relations. The translation of the history of the Yuan Dynasty is intended to introduce the Russian-speaking world to this important chapter in the origins of our relations,” Huang Mingtuo said.

    However, there are considerable difficulties in the translation process. Huang Mingtuo explained that the cultural history of the Yuan Dynasty contains a large number of Mongolian proper names and toponyms, whose Chinese spelling is itself a phonetic transcription from Mongolian. Therefore, before translating into Russian, it is necessary to first understand the Mongolian original.

    Huang Mingtuo believes that the essence of translation is to “be understandable to native speakers,” so it is necessary to use expressions and logic familiar to Russian speakers. To this end, he specifically consulted and learned from graduate students who speak Mongolian and Russian. For specific ranks and names of institutions of the Yuan Dynasty that have no direct equivalents in Russian, Huang Mingtuo applied the method of “descriptive translation.”

    Today’s witty and meticulous professor Juan Minto was himself a “hard-working student” more than a decade ago. During his undergraduate studies, in order not to disturb his classmates, he would constantly borrow textbooks and practice his pronunciation in a quiet corner of the classroom building corridor near a red fire hydrant. Students passing by would always hear the loud reading coming from there. Since then, he has been nicknamed “the senior at the fire hydrant.”

    From a “senior student at a fire hydrant” to a “carrier of cultures between China and Russia,” Huang Mingtuo is full of confidence in the future of students studying Russian. Under multilateral mechanisms such as the SCO, BRICS, and the China-Central Asia mechanism, China’s cooperation with many Russian-speaking countries is deepening, opening up boundless opportunities.

    “Teaching foreign languages has two missions: introducing China to the world and introducing China to the world. In the future, I will continue to use language as a boat and culture as a sail to cultivate more Russian language experts, so that Chinese stories can be turned into poetry, so that the light of dialogue can illuminate the mountains and seas, and so that every interaction between citizens of the two countries can become a bright drop on the crest of the wave of the era,” Huang Mingtuo said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinjiang Exhibition Hall of “Silk Road Cooperation Chain” Displayed at the 3rd China International Expo on Supply Chain Promotion

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    The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will be held in Beijing from July 16 to 20, 2025, under the theme of “Connecting the World for a Shared Future”.

    At this exhibition, the Xinjiang Council for the Promotion of International Trade carefully organized the “Silk Road Cooperation Chain” exhibition hall. Three main exhibition areas were set up: Central Asian energy enterprises, Xinjiang energy enterprises, and Xinjiang textile and garment products. A number of energy and related companies from Xinjiang are participating in the event. Leading enterprises from Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, were specially invited to participate in the exhibition. The products, technologies, development plans and cooperation needs of these companies were presented in a multimedia format, through videos, stands, samples and models.

    The exhibition hall of “Silk Road Cooperation Chain” is themed “Beautiful and Open Xinjiang”, interpreting the charm and openness of Xinjiang through visual means. An interactive area dedicated to the Tianshan train of the China-Europe (Central Asia) railway has been specially set up in the exhibition hall, allowing visitors to experience in an immersive way the important role that Xinjiang plays in the trade and logistics corridors of the Silk Road Economic Belt.

    In addition, a special area for international regional cooperation talks has been set up in the exhibition hall to promote technical exchanges and industry cooperation between Xinjiang and other countries in the field of clean energy, and advance practical cooperation in energy and high technology, so as to contribute to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Qinhuangdao Port: China’s example of industrial port harmoniously combining with green development

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    BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) — In early summer, azure waves ripple gently across the Qinhuangdao Port in north China’s Hebei Province, reflecting the bustling skyline of a modern port.

    As an industrial port bay, the major port of Qinhuangdao, which specializes in the export of thermal coal, has previously faced significant pressure to combat pollution. However, a set of decisive measures, including environmental control at all stages of coal transportation through the port, the development of new energy areas, greening and the transformation of old industrial areas into tourist parks, have promoted the symbiosis and joint prosperity of the industrial port and the beautiful harbor.

    COAL PORT “WITHOUT A SPECKLE”

    The 27.66-kilometer coastline of Qinhuangdao Harbor runs from east to west, with much of it taken up by industrial port zones. This vital energy corridor handles about 500,000 tons of coal daily.

    Advanced environmental technologies are applied throughout the entire production cycle “unloading – storage – collection – loading” from the moment the coal train arrives until the cargo ship departs.

    In the eastern part of Qinhuangdao Port, a long train loaded with coal slowly pulls into a covered wagon dumper building. Three wagons with 240 tons of coal are instantly “caught” by the dumper, and after a 150-degree turn, the coal is completely unloaded. The entire process from the entry of the train to the completion of unloading takes less than 3 minutes, with virtually no coal dust visible in the air.

    “I didn’t expect that coal unloading could be so clean and efficient, without a speck of dust, so to speak,” said retired former port worker Sun Xiuben.

    After transportation on closed conveyor belts, the coal is delivered to warehouses enclosed by dust screens. Wang Shuai, senior manager of the environmental health department of Qinhuangdao Port JSC, explained that the main pollutants in the port area are large coal particles. To reduce the spread of dust, closed coal conveyors cover the entire area, and dust collection devices are installed at all transshipment points. Dust suppression systems on wagon dumpers, stackers and collecting machines work synchronously with intelligent watering and vacuuming machines running around the warehouses, preventing and suppressing dust.

    Monitoring data for 2024 show that the comprehensive air quality index of Qinhuangdao Port was 4.03, down 5 percent year on year; PM10 levels dropped 14.3 percent; and total suspended particulate matter decreased 10.1 percent.

    CREATION OF PORT-GARDENS

    Qinhuangdao Port is also betting on new energy and new landscapes, creating a garden port.

    In the eastern area of the port, containers with shore power supply systems have been installed. Large vessels can be connected directly to the terminal’s power grid after mooring, switching off auxiliary diesel generators, which significantly reduces emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere during berthing and increases energy efficiency.

    In addition, Qinhuangdao Port has built a 3.55MW distributed photovoltaic system, with an annual output of about 3 million kW. The port has also steadily increased the proportion of green electricity purchased. In 2024, Qinhuangdao Port purchased about 240 million kW of green electricity, accounting for 80% of the total consumption and equivalent to a reduction of 199,800 tons of CO2 emissions.

    Entering the Guanhai Garden /Sea Viewing Garden/ in the port area, you feel a fresh and pleasant atmosphere. Greenery, flowers, paths, benches made from recycled old parts create a comfortable green space for visitors and port staff.

    In 2018, Qinhuangdao Port established a comprehensive monitoring system covering the entire coastline of the port, which is responsible for coastal cleanliness, coastal ecology restoration, and promoting the construction of a garden port.

    SYNERGY OF ECOLOGY, INDUSTRY AND CULTURE

    During the May Day holiday this year, the Qinhuangdao Port Industrial and Tourism Zone received a record 254,700 visitors, up 247 percent from the same period last year and setting a new record for visits during the holiday.

    Former coal piers, old rails and industrial equipment have become tourist attractions. “It’s both a port and an industrial museum. These ‘steel monsters’ have an industrial aesthetic, every shot is a masterpiece,” said Huang Ying, an amateur photographer from Tianjin, northern China.

    The 127-year-old western area of Qinhuangdao Port is the founding site of the port and Qinhuangdao City itself, witnessing the birth and development of China’s modern industry. In the course of upgrading the port and optimizing its functional zoning, old buildings were reconstructed, greenery was planted, and an industrial and tourist zone was created.

    The historical appearance of the century-old port has been given a new lease of life by modern elements. The intertwining of old rails surrounded by flowers has created a unique sea of flowers; the pier for ships has been transformed into a bay for yachts and sailboats, where tourists can experience the joy of sailing; old warehouses have become cafes and exhibition halls; and such areas as themed products, local cuisine, photo sessions and guest houses are being developed.

    Li Xiuping, a resident of a neighborhood near the port’s industrial and tourist area, often takes walks by the sea with her family. “The old port is gradually turning into a fashionable tourist area, and more and more tourists are coming here. The port has not only given us a beautiful and comfortable coastal environment, but also given new impetus to the development of the city,” she said.

    Qinhuangdao, using the harbor as a link, combines ecology, industry and culture into a single chain of integrated development. The positive cycle of “improving the ecology – enriching the people and prospering the city – making the harbor even more beautiful” is rapidly gaining momentum. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: Starbucks expands green initiatives

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    This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Starbucks during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Starbucks China is making its third consecutive appearance at the China International Supply Chain Expo held in Beijing from Wednesday to Sunday, signaling its strong commitment to sustainable development and the localization of its supply chain strategy.

    This year, Starbucks expanded its exhibition footprint with creative green initiatives in partnership with Envision Group, a global leader in renewable energy systems.

    The coffee chain is showcasing its end-to-end sustainability efforts, ranging from responsible sourcing to green retail operations.

    For the first time, Starbucks’ ready-to-drink business is also being featured, signaling a maturing local supply chain and its broader push to elevate its brand value under a tailored “China Model”.

    “Starbucks’ ongoing participation in the expo reflects our long-term vision to root our business in China while driving high-quality, sustainable growth along with our suppliers and across the coffee industry,” said Stephen Fung, vice-president of Starbucks China Supply Chain, Project and Innovation. “We are building a sustainable supply chain through digital and green transformations to boost our growth in the future.”

    As part of its expanded collaboration with Envision, Starbucks is prioritizing the creation of a green supply chain network, setting new benchmarks in emissions reduction and industry best practices. Research shows that nearly 70 percent of value chain carbon emissions occur upstream. In response, Starbucks is working closely with suppliers through a carbon reduction alliance to address these challenges collectively, said the company.

    At the heart of its emissions strategy is the adoption of Envision’s digital carbon management system which measures carbon footprints across core operations and supplier networks.

    The system is currently in pilot use and will be rolled out across all direct and key indirect suppliers over the next three years, with the goal of mapping the full carbon footprint of thousands of products and implementing customized carbon reduction pathways.

    The company’s sustainability practices span the entire coffee value chain. In Yunnan province, Starbucks has partnered with farmers on eco-friendly cultivation techniques, while in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, it operates the world’s most energy-efficient production and logistics facility.

    In-store, Starbucks promotes a green lifestyle through initiatives such as biodegradable packaging and its green store certification program. Notably, all green-certified stores in China now operate using 100 percent renewable electricity.

    In September 2023, Starbucks inaugurated its China coffee innovation park in Kunshan, Jiangsu province.

    With an investment of 1.5 billion yuan ($209 million), the facility represents Starbucks’ largest overseas manufacturing investment to date and its most energy-efficient production base globally.

    It marks the successful integration of a vertically aligned, bean-tocup supply chain.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China to get tough on rare metals theft

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    This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a factory of JL MAG Rare Earth (Baotou) Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

    With the disclosure of several cases where foreign spies stole rare earth elements from China, the Ministry of State Security announced on Friday that it will take action to prevent and combat sabotage and theft activities targeting key mineral resources by foreign espionage agencies.

    The ministry released details of the cases via its official WeChat account, showing that foreign espionage agencies and their agents have attempted to collaborate with domestic criminals to use delivery services to steal rare earth-related items over the past few years, posing a significant threat to national security.

    “Since rare earth-related items have both military and civilian applications and are considered strategic national resources, China has adopted internationally recognized practices and implemented export controls on these items in accordance with the law,” the ministry explained in the release.

    In one disclosed case, a country that cannot independently produce or refine rare metals has been stockpiling them through various methods to secure a stable domestic supply. Investigations found that contractors from this country swapped packaging and forged non-China origin labels before transshipping the items back to their country.

    The contractors also used various methods to illegally export China’s rare earths and other controlled items, including false reporting of contents and components, misrepresenting product names, sending small quantities in multiple express shipments and switching transportation channels.

    The ministry stated that once concrete evidence was confirmed, the national security authorities, along with relevant departments, took action in accordance with the law to cut off the illegal export channels, thus safeguarding China’s resources and national security.

    China currently ranks among the top countries in the world in terms of rare earth reserves, production, consumption and exports, the ministry noted, adding that some countries are highly concerned about China’s supply of rare earth-related items and are employing various methods to steal them.

    It pointed out that foreign spies primarily steal China’s rare earth elements by misreporting product names. These items are concealed as non-controlled goods and smuggled out of the country through delivery channels. For instance, high-purity rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, were declared as low-value products like ferrous alloys, nickel powder or other ordinary goods to evade export controls.

    Chinese authorities also found that foreign espionage agencies and their agents attempted to instruct domestic criminals to hide undeclared rare earth-related items within other properly declared goods or means of transportation. For example, rare earth powder was mixed with ceramic raw materials, poured into plastic molds or bottled water containers.

    To address the problems, since the beginning of this year, China has strengthened its control over rare earth exports and taken strong measures to combat smuggling, according to the ministry.

    Despite such high pressure, it said, some overseas entities still colluded with domestic criminals and continued to find new methods of exports smuggling in an attempt to evade crackdowns.

    It emphasized that combating the smuggling and illegal export of strategic minerals has become an urgent and critical task, calling on all departments to focus on the strategic mineral sector, strengthen source control and form a joint effort to combat illegal activities.

    The Ministry of Commerce has stated that China’s implementation of export controls on relevant items reflects the responsible stance of the Chinese government as a major power.

    On June 19, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce also said that China is accelerating the review of rare earth-related export license applications in accordance with the law and regulations. A certain number of compliant applications have already been approved, and the process for approving further compliant applications will be strengthened.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Smart mobility tech transforming global supply chains, experts say

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    A panel titled “Embracing the Era of Comprehensive Intelligent Transportation” is held during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 17, 2025. [Photo by Xu Xiaoxuan/China.org.cn]

    Smart mobility technology is transforming global supply chain operations, industry experts said Thursday during a panel titled “Embracing the Era of Comprehensive Intelligent Transportation” at the ongoing third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE).

    Nie Wenhui, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), underscored transportation’s role as the backbone of economic activity and a vital link in global commerce, vital for industrial and supply chain stability. He noted that the integration of emerging industries — including next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and new energy — with transportation is reshaping global competitiveness.

    “This year’s CISCE continues to feature an intelligent vehicle exhibition area, which aims to better connect upstream and downstream segments, encourage cooperation between large and small enterprises, and promote collaboration across industry, academia, research and application, both in China and globally,” Nie said.

    David Muls, senior director of the Madrid Registry Division at the World Intellectual Property Organization, said Chinese manufacturers have evolved from technology followers to innovation leaders, particularly in battery technology, connected vehicle systems and manufacturing efficiency.

    He noted that Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are rapidly expanding into markets across Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America and beyond. This global footprint reflects not only China’s commercial ambition but also its growing technological confidence, he said. He emphasized that China’s EV sector achievements are a result of global supply chains and international innovation partnerships rather than isolated national efforts.

    Zhou Weidong, president of the CCPIT Machinery Sub-Council, called the expo “not just a showcase platform but also a catalyst for global industrial collaboration.” Looking ahead to fully intelligent transportation, he outlined three crucial areas for deeper international cooperation.

    First, Zhou called for shared global standards, urging countries to dismantle technological barriers and promote mutual recognition in algorithms, vehicle-road coordination agreements and data security. He also called for establishing green supply chain partnerships, encouraging joint efforts in battery recycling and sustainable logistics. Finally, he pointed to China’s county-level markets as an untapped opportunity. These areas, Zhou noted, hold 74% of the country’s motor vehicles but have limited public transportation services. Zhou suggested that connected vehicle technologies could unlock a market worth hundreds of billions of yuan, creating opportunities for global enterprises.

    Habib Turki, chief development officer of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, highlighted motorsports’ role in enhancing global visibility for automotive brands. He said Chinese companies now deliver performance comparable to premium manufacturers like Ferrari and Aston Martin, with motorsports serving as both testing grounds for R&D and channels for building brand recognition.

    The event also featured two expert panels. One examined how AI is reshaping smart transportation supply chains, while the other explored intellectual property’s role in automotive sector expansion.

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