On the morning of June 16, President Xi Jinping left Beijing by special plane to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Accompanying Xi Jinping on his visit were Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
At noon on June 16, local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Astana by special plane to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After President Xi Jinping's special plane entered Kazakhstan's airspace, Kazakh Air Force fighter jets took off to escort it. Upon Xi Jinping's arrival at Astana Nazarbayev International Airport, President Tokayev, along with senior officials including Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Dadebay, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nurteleu, Presidential Foreign Affairs Advisor Kazykhan, and Astana Mayor Kassymbek, warmly welcomed him. Kazakh young women in traditional attire presented flowers to Xi Jinping. Honor guards stood on both sides of the blue carpet to salute, and Kazakh children holding the national flags of China and Kazakhstan warmly welcomed Xi Jinping. Accompanied by Tokayev, Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard, and helicopters carrying the Chinese and Kazakh national flags flew over the airport. In the airport VIP building, the two heads of state also jointly enjoyed a cultural performance by Kazakh children. Accompanying personnel including Cai Qi and Wang Yi arrived on the same plane. Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin also greeted them at the airport. On his way from the airport to the hotel, representatives of Chinese enterprises and students gathered along the road, holding red banners such as "Warm Welcome to President Xi Jinping!" and "Long Live China-Kazakhstan Friendship!", warmly welcoming Xi Jinping's visit.
On June 16, the 12th issue of Qiushi Journal published an important article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "Using Mid- to Long-Term Plans to Guide Economic and Social Development is an Important Way for Our Party to Govern the Country." This is an excerpt from important discourses by General Secretary Xi Jinping from October 2015 to April 2025. The article emphasizes that scientifically formulating and continuously implementing five-year plans is an important experience for our Party in governing the country and an important political advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Shortly after the founding of the People's Republic of China, our Party put forward the goal of building a socialist modernized country. From the First Five-Year Plan to the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan, the consistent theme has been to build our country into a socialist modernized country. In this process, our Party has continuously deepened its understanding of building a socialist modernized country, matured its strategies, and enriched its practices, accelerating the process of China's modernization. The article points out that the report of the 20th CPC National Congress profoundly elaborated on the Chinese characteristics, essential requirements, and major principles of Chinese modernization, which is the highest-level top-level design for promoting Chinese modernization. Chinese modernization is advanced in stages and fields, and achieving development goals at various stages and implementing development strategies in various fields also require top-level design. It is necessary to profoundly observe the general trend of world development, accurately grasp the common aspirations of the people, and deeply explore the laws of economic and social development, so that the formulated plans and policy systems embody the characteristics of the times, grasp regularity, and be rich in creativity, achieving a combination of short-term and long-term goals, smooth top-down coordination, and coordinated content. The article points out that the people's aspiration for a better life is our goal, and the people's confidence and support are the driving force for our country's progress. Good policies and development plans should conform to the will of the people, meet their thoughts and expectations, and come from the masses and go to the masses. The formulation of five-year plans involves all aspects of economic and social development and is closely related to the production and life of the people. It requires unifying strengthening top-level design with soliciting opinions from the people, and fully incorporating social expectations, public wisdom, expert opinions, and grassroots experience into the plan formulation. The article emphasizes that in planning economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to accurately grasp the stage requirements of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, focus on building a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation, closely follow the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization, and rationally determine objectives and tasks and propose ideas and measures in each field. For the objectives and tasks in all aspects, thorough analysis and demonstration are required to ensure scientific accuracy and timely realization. Overall planning is necessary, grasping key and decisive factors, controlling the pace and progress, focusing on consolidating and expanding advantages, breaking through bottlenecks and pain points, strengthening weak links, and improving quality and efficiency, maintaining consistency in orientation with the overall goal. Localities should formulate their own plans in accordance with actual conditions, seek truth from facts, and improve the execution and implementation of the plans.
On the occasion of President Xi Jinping's visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, for the second China-Central Asia Summit, the launch ceremony of "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" (International Edition), produced by China Media Group, was held at the Kazakhstan Presidential Center on June 16. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory message, expressing his congratulations on the program's broadcast. "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" (International Edition) meticulously selects classical Chinese poems and literary allusions cited in President Xi Jinping's important speeches, articles, and talks, focusing on themes such as open cooperation, scientific and technological development, ecological environmental protection, and cultural innovation. With an international perspective and vivid stories, it explains the profound historical and cultural roots of President Xi Jinping's governance philosophy to Central Asian audiences and showcases the myriad aspects of Chinese modernization. Kazakhstan's State Counselor Erlan Karin, as well as cultural and media figures from Central Asian countries including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, stated that the program will build new bridges for Central Asian people to better understand the development code of China in the new era and perceive the unique charm of Chinese culture, providing profound and lasting spiritual strength for building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" (International Edition) will be broadcast on national television stations and major mainstream media in the five Central Asian countries starting today. Both the Russian-language and Kazakh-language editions of "Kazakhstan Pravda," the Kazakh government's official newspaper and most influential newspaper, published news on their front pages. "Delovoy Kazakhstan," Kyrgyzstan's "Bishkek Daily," Tajikistan's "Khovar" National News Agency, Turkmenistan News Agency, Uzbekistan's Silk Road News, Russia's government official newspaper "Rossiyskaya Gazeta," and many other mainstream media in the Eurasian region broadcast related reports.
The 45th Chairpersons' Meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee was held on the morning of June 16 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the meeting. The meeting decided that the 16th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee will be held from June 24 to 27 in Beijing. The Chairpersons' Meeting suggested that the 16th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee deliberate the draft amendments to the Law on Public Security Administration Punishments, the draft amendments to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, the draft Law on Responding to Public Health Emergencies, the draft amendments to the Maritime Law, the draft Law on Rule of Law Publicity and Education, the draft amendments to the Fishery Law, and the draft amendments to the Civil Aviation Law; deliberate the proposals from the NPC Social Development Affairs Committee on submitting for deliberation the draft amendments to the Organic Law of Villagers' Committees and the draft amendments to the Organic Law of Urban Residents' Committees; deliberate the proposals from the State Council on submitting for deliberation the draft Social Assistance Law, the draft Medical Security Law, and the draft amendments to the Food Safety Law; deliberate the proposal from the State Council on submitting for deliberation the approval of the "Convention on the Establishment of an International Mediation Court." The agenda for the 16th session of the Standing Committee suggested by the Chairpersons' Meeting also includes: deliberating the State Council's report on the 2024 central final accounts, and reviewing and approving the 2024 central final accounts; deliberating the State Council's audit work report on the execution of the central budget and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2024; deliberating the State Council's report on the development of new quality productive forces; deliberating the report of the NPC Standing Committee's Credentials Committee on the qualifications of individual deputies; and deliberating relevant appointment and removal motions. During the Chairpersons' Meeting, Liu Qi, Secretary-General of the NPC Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda and schedule of the 16th session of the Standing Committee. Relevant deputy secretaries-general of the NPC Standing Committee and responsible persons of relevant special committees of the NPC and relevant working committees of the Standing Committee also reported on relevant topics.
A thematic promotion meeting for the construction of a cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zone was held in Xiamen, Fujian on June 15. Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that it is necessary to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, implement the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era, and promote the high-quality construction of the cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zone. Wang Huning stated that deepening cross-Strait integrated development is of great significance and great responsibility. It is necessary to focus on the goals and tasks of building a cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zone, leverage Fujian's unique advantages and pioneering demonstration role in cross-Strait relations, and achieve more results in integrated development. It is necessary to firmly grasp the key priorities of cross-Strait integrated development, strengthen policy and institutional innovation, and attract more Taiwan compatriots and enterprises to develop in the mainland and participate in the process of Chinese modernization. It is necessary to respect, care for, and benefit Taiwan compatriots, promote the normalization of cross-Strait personnel exchanges and the regularisation of exchange and cooperation, smooth channels for Taiwan youth to develop in the mainland, and promote the spiritual affinity between compatriots on both sides of the Strait. Responsible comrades from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, the National Development and Reform Commission, and Fujian Province introduced the progress of the construction of the cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zone. Responsible comrades from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the National Immigration Administration made speeches.
The State Council Information Office held a press conference today (June 16). The National Bureau of Statistics released the latest economic data, showing that in May, the national economy maintained stable operation despite pressure, and high-quality development continued to improve and innovate. In May, China's high-quality economic development continued to improve. From the perspective of production, in May, the value added of industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide increased by 5.8% year-on-year, maintaining a relatively rapid growth. Among them, the value added of equipment manufacturing increased by 9% year-on-year, contributing 54.3% to industrial production. In May, the service production index increased by 6.2% year-on-year, 0.2 percentage points faster than the previous month. Information and business services maintained stable growth, with their growth rate faster than that of the entire service industry. From the perspective of domestic demand, in May, total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year-on-year, 1.3 percentage points faster than the previous month. Among them, sales of goods related to trade-in saw a significant increase, collectively driving total retail sales of consumer goods up by 1.9 percentage points, 0.5 percentage points higher than the previous month. In the first five months, national fixed asset investment increased by 3.7% year-on-year, and the scale of investment continued to expand. Among them, investment in aviation, spacecraft, and equipment manufacturing maintained double-digit high growth. In May, China's high-quality economic development continued to innovate. The integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation accelerated, and new growth drivers such as high-end manufacturing and the digital economy continued to strengthen. In May, the value added of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 8.6% year-on-year, and the value added of digital product manufacturing increased by 9.1% year-on-year, both significantly faster than the growth rate of industrial enterprises above designated size. Since the beginning of this year, breakthroughs have been made in cutting-edge scientific and technological fields such as AI large models and humanoid robots, and their role in promoting industrial upgrading has become increasingly apparent. In May, the output of robot reducers and industrial robots increased by 100% and 35.5% year-on-year, respectively. In the next stage, China will implement more proactive and effective macro policies, further expand domestic demand, smooth economic circulation, and continuously consolidate the foundation for sound economic development.
As the "Three Summers" season is underway, various regions are leveraging technology to accelerate and enhance efficiency in summer harvesting, planting, and management. As of June 15, Shandong Province has harvested over 56 million mu of wheat, exceeding 90% completion. In Laixi, over 1,000 combine harvesters have been deployed, and farmers are also utilizing smart drip irrigation systems to precisely supply water and fertilizer based on soil moisture and crop needs. Tianjin has equipped new crawler-type harvesters this year, which can effectively cope with muddy fields during rainy weather, reducing grain harvest losses due to rain and ensuring a full harvest. Tianjin is expected to deploy over 17,000 large machines this year. As summer harvest approaches its end, summer planting is progressively commencing. Anhui Province has completed planting over 50 million mu for summer crops, exceeding three-quarters of the planned area. In Huaibei, planters equipped with Beidou navigation automatic driving systems are accelerating corn planting. Agricultural machinery operators can precisely control planting positions, avoiding replanting or missed planting, with a daily planting area reaching 200 mu. Henan Province has completed over 90% of its summer planting. In Hebi, air-suction precision planters are working back and forth. This equipment uses negative pressure to absorb seeds, achieving precise planting. To further improve production efficiency, growers have also installed drip irrigation tape laying equipment on the machines, integrating multiple previously separate agricultural tasks into a single operation. Continuously improving grain production management and solidifying the foundation for stable grain output. Jiangxi Province's 18 million mu of early rice has entered the critical heading and flowering stage. In Taihe County, Ji'an, local authorities are exploring biological control methods, installing over 3,000 sets of green prevention and control facilities such as insecticidal lamps, and using plant protection drones for aerial spraying operations, effectively reducing the damage caused by early rice pests and diseases. In Yongchuan District, Chongqing, local authorities rely on a smart rice field management platform, using technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to collect information from various sensors, achieving full-process digital management of rice fields.
Kazakhstan-China Tourism Year Opens The opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan-China Tourism Year was held today (June 16) at the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana. At the opening ceremony, the "Silk and Silk Road: From China to Kazakhstan" exhibition was unveiled, and cultural performances, Hanfu fashion shows, and intangible cultural heritage experiences were also held. The China National Silk Museum and the National Museum of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation. China and Tajikistan Launch First Direct Flight Between Capitals Today (June 16), flight CZ6051 carrying 173 passengers took off from Beijing Daxing Airport to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. This marks the first direct flight route opened by a Chinese airline between the capitals of China and Tajikistan. After the new route opens, travel time between the two places will be reduced to 6 to 7 hours, which will better serve friendly exchanges and economic and trade ties between the two countries. "National Anti-Fraud Action" Month Launched Today (June 16), the Central Propaganda Department and the Ministry of Public Security jointly launched the "National Anti-Fraud Action" concentrated publicity month, with the theme of "Anti-fraud is a compulsory course, building a defense line and fulfilling responsibilities." All localities and departments will organize activities to prevent telecommunication and cyber fraud from entering communities and rural areas, and urge financial institutions, telecommunication operators, and other entities to conduct in-depth anti-fraud publicity among their employees and service targets. Various Regions Hold National "Safety Publicity and Consultation Day" Activities Today (June 16) is the National "Safety Publicity and Consultation Day." The Office of the State Council Safety Committee held a main event in Zhengzhou, Henan, popularizing safety knowledge to the public through popular science interactive experiences and emergency equipment displays. Heilongjiang, Sichuan, Xinjiang, Hubei, and other places went into communities and enterprises to conduct rescue drills and safety training to improve the public's risk prediction and self-rescue capabilities. Two Departments Jointly Promote the Construction of Friendly Scenarios for New Employment Groups The Central Social Work Department and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development recently jointly promoted the construction of friendly scenarios for new employment groups, requiring all localities to strengthen Party building leadership, adhere to classified policies, improve service networks in communities, industrial parks, buildings, business districts, and other different scenarios based on local conditions, promote the resolution of urgent and difficult problems faced by new employment groups, and guide new employment groups to participate in grassroots governance and integrate into urban life. China's Postal Industry Handled Over 86.1 Billion Express Deliveries in First Five Months The latest data from the State Post Bureau shows that in the first five months, China's postal industry handled 86.18 billion express deliveries, a year-on-year increase of 17.6%. Among them, express delivery volume reached 78.77 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 20.1%. Since the beginning of this year, the market size of the express delivery industry has continued to expand, with multi-format integrated development and continuous improvement in intelligentization. Cumulative Number of Charging Infrastructure Nationwide Exceeds 14.4 Million The latest data from the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance shows that as of May 2025, the cumulative number of charging infrastructure nationwide was 14.4 million units, a year-on-year increase of 45.1%. From January to May this year, the increase in charging infrastructure was 1.583 million units, with a ratio of 1:3 between charging piles and new vehicles, indicating that the construction of charging infrastructure can meet the rapid development of new energy vehicles. Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Public Computing Power Service Platform Launched Construction The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Public Computing Power Service Platform recently started construction and is planned to go online in August this year. The platform will be connected to the national computing power monitoring and scheduling platform, integrating computing power resource monitoring, scheduling, and operation, undertaking real-time computing power demands in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and realizing market-oriented operation of computing power. "Zhengcheng No." Shield Machine Begins Excavation for Jinan Cross-Yellow River Tunnel Project Today (June 16), the "Zhengcheng No." shield machine for the Jinan Aerospace Avenue Cross-Yellow River Tunnel project in Shandong Province began excavation. The main line of the cross-Yellow River tunnel is approximately 3.88 kilometers long and is designed as a two-way six-lane road. After completion, it will strengthen the seamless connection between urban expressways and surrounding expressways and important transportation hubs.
People from all walks of life in Kazakhstan warmly welcomed President Xi Jinping's attendance at the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. They expressed their anticipation for President Xi Jinping to put forward important ideas and proposals at the summit, further elevate the level of cooperation under the China-Central Asia mechanism, and promote China and the five Central Asian countries to work hand in hand for common development and prosperity. People from all walks of life in Kazakhstan expressed their warm welcome to President Xi's visit and looked forward to further deepening bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, contributing to regional and even global development.
According to a statement issued by the Israel Defense Forces, from June 15 to 16, the Israeli Air Force launched a series of strikes against various targets in Iran, including surface-to-surface missile units, surface-to-air missile launch units and launch sites, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, and multiple command centers of the Iranian military. The Israeli military also claimed to have hit an aerial refueling aircraft in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, on the same day. According to Iranian media reports on June 15, the Iranian Foreign Ministry building in the capital Tehran and the airport in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, were attacked by the Israeli military that day, and three senior generals, including Qasem Kazemi, head of the intelligence agency of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. An Iranian Ministry of Health official said on the evening of June 15 that Israeli attacks since June 13 have killed 224 Iranians. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced today that it launched a new round of missile attacks on Israel, using new methods in the attacks and successfully disrupting Israel's multi-layered defense system. According to Israeli media reports, from the evening of June 15 to June 16, Iranian missile strikes on Israel killed at least 5 people and injured nearly 100, and caused a large fire in the northern Israeli city of Haifa. The report stated that since the current conflict, Iranian attacks on Israel have resulted in 24 deaths and hundreds of injuries. US Claims US Embassy Branch in Israel Damaged in Iranian Missile Attack US Ambassador to Israel Huckaby said today (June 16) that a branch of the US Embassy in Israel near Tel Aviv was attacked by Iranian missiles in the early morning of the same day, causing minor damage to the building, but no US personnel were injured.
Israeli Military Attacks Gaza, Civilian Casualties Increase During Aid Distribution On June 15, the Israeli military continued its operations in various areas of the Palestinian Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip Health Ministry stated on June 15 that Israeli military attacks that day killed at least 41 people, including at least 5 who were attacked near aid distribution points in the southern Gaza Strip. According to the Gaza Strip Health Ministry, at least 300 Gazans have been killed and over 2,600 injured recently while collecting aid. In addition, the Palestinian armed faction Al-Qassam Brigades released a video on June 15, claiming to have attacked Israeli forces in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip. Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Command Posts, Ukraine Claims Strikes on Drone Factory The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on June 15 that the Russian military used "Iskander" missiles to strike a Ukrainian military command post in the Donetsk region, and used air- and sea-based high-precision weapons and attack drones to carry out cluster strikes on a Ukrainian refinery that provides fuel for the Ukrainian military. The Ukrainian military claimed to have struck a drone factory in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, Russia. According to Russian media reports on June 15, Russia handed over another 1,200 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine that day. Floods in Multiple US States, At Least 18 Dead Strong rainfall in multiple areas of West Virginia, USA, from the night of June 14 to June 15, caused floods, resulting in at least 5 deaths and 3 missing. Numerous infrastructure facilities such as roads and bridges were damaged. Some affected areas entered a state of emergency. San Antonio, Texas, also experienced floods recently due to heavy rainfall, causing at least 13 deaths.
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