Three-minute news, Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Domestic

1) On the afternoon of July 4, Xi Jinping attended the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states via video link in Beijing and delivered an important speech.

2) Four ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, jointly issued a notice to deploy and arrange agricultural disaster prevention and mitigation work, making every effort to ensure a bumper harvest of autumn grain and the whole year's grain harvest. Eleven ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, jointly deployed the 2021-2022 "vegetable basket" mayor responsibility system assessment work.

3) [Rule of Law] Ministry of Public Security: More than 10,000 online accounts spreading rumors were shut down or banned. Huang Yi, former vice chairman of the Yunnan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was sentenced to 13 years in prison at the first instance for bribery. Chen Shi, chairman of the Harbin Municipal Committee of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, was expelled from the Party and removed from public office for serious disciplinary violations and illegal activities. Xi'an police cracked a case of fraud under the guise of recruiting concert security guards. Fenyang, Shanxi: Eight minors bullied a girl and filmed a video, two of whom were criminally detained. It was reported online that an auxiliary police officer in Qufu, Shandong, killed two women in succession, and the town government said the suspect had been arrested.

4) A new round of rainstorms hit, and the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters launched a level IV emergency response for flood control in Anhui and other places. Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and Ministry of Emergency Management: Improve urban drainage and flood prevention emergency management to ensure safe flood control. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management sent a working group to guide Chongqing in its disaster relief work.

5) The National Healthcare Security Administration publicly solicited opinions on the "Negotiated Drug Renewal Rules" and the "Non-exclusive Drug Bidding Rules". A monkeypox case was found in Shenyang, Liaoning, and the patient is currently undergoing isolation treatment.

6) A monkeypox case was found in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, and the patient is undergoing isolation treatment and is in stable condition.

7) Number 001! The first national intelligent manufacturing professional technical level certificate was issued in Tianjin. 27 people in Tianjin received the certificate this time.

Eight cities and counties were commended and rewarded. The results of the 2022 Forest Chief System Incentive Program were announced.

8) [Military] The 43rd Chinese naval escort fleet arrived in Nigeria for a friendly visit.

10) [Taiwan] The "Mini-Three Links" cross-strait routes have warmed up during the summer transportation season, with a cumulative inspection and release of 13,594 inbound and outbound passengers and 406 passenger ships. The average daily inbound and outbound passenger traffic since June has increased by 47% compared to May.

Hou Youyi, the Chinese Kuomintang's candidate for the 2024 Taiwan regional leader election, made his first statement on the "1992 Consensus." The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council: We are willing to maintain positive interaction with various political parties in Taiwan, including the Chinese Kuomintang, on the common political basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence." A series of cross-strait Yue Fei cultural exchange activities were recently held in Chongqing. Recently, the Taiwan military attempted to call on the People's Liberation Army to "immediately turn back and leave." The People's Liberation Army retorted: "Taiwan is China's, don't make a fuss!" Subsequently, "Don't make a fuss" became popular in Taiwan, and netizens on the island followed the People's Liberation Army in making sentences.

International

1) When meeting with the main guests attending the 2023 China-Japan-Korea Cooperation International Forum, Wang Yi said: China, Japan, and South Korea should know where their roots are. In the eyes of Europeans and Americans, China, Japan, and South Korea are all Asians. No matter how yellow their hair is dyed or how sharp their noses are made, they cannot become Westerners.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the export control measures on gallium and germanium related items: Not targeting any specific country. Vietnam banned the US film "Barbie" from being shown in the country, possibly because the film contains a map of the "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Relevant countries should not link the South China Sea issue to normal cultural exchanges. On July 3, local time, Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

3) The US State Department recently issued a new travel warning to China, claiming that "due to the risk of arbitrary detention," US citizens should reconsider whether to travel to mainland China. The White House was evacuated urgently due to an "unknown substance." Foreign media: After identification, it was found to be "cocaine hydrochloride." A large-scale shooting occurred in Pennsylvania, USA on the evening of July 3, local time, with 8 people shot and at least 4 dead. Musk's net worth increased by US$96.6 billion in six months, followed by Zuckerberg. The 500 richest people in the world earn an average of US$14 million per day. US vaccine maker Moderna will announce its first investment in China, which may reach US$1 billion. The admission probability is 8 times that of ordinary students! Harvard University's "legacy admissions" system has been complained about. The last moments of the "Titan" victims were exposed: The five people may have listened to their favorite music in the dark as they sank to the bottom of the sea. US research shows that global warming is reducing the reproductive capacity of North American birds.

4) Russian media: Putin said that some people are launching a hybrid war against Russia. Putin advocated for the speedy completion of Belarus's accession to the SCO. The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education: Participants in the special military operation will be able to apply for free education. Russia's only aircraft carrier may be restored to service by the end of next year. Foiling a terrorist attack attempt! Russia said it shot down five Ukrainian drones attacking Moscow. German Chancellor Scholz spoke with Zelensky, exchanging views on the situation in Ukraine. Zelensky: Kyiv has no secrets from the US CIA. Ukraine's deputy defense minister said that Ukraine cannot buy Chinese drones "to avoid damaging relations with the United States".

5) European CDC: European countries need to be wary of Legionnaires' disease. French Interior Ministry: 3,354 people were arrested in six nights of riots, the situation has significantly improved, the average age of those arrested is only 17, and 60% of them have no criminal record. British media: The wave of strikes by British doctors continues, which will bring "significant damage" to the medical system.

6) Brazilian President Lula laid the foundation stone for China Railway's first railway project in Brazil. Negotiations on a China-Honduras free trade agreement have begun.

7) Iran becomes a new member! The number of official member states of the SCO has increased to nine. Turkey and Egypt announced that their diplomatic relations have been upgraded to the embassy level. Saudi Arabia announced that it will extend its voluntary oil production cut of 1 million barrels per day to the end of August. Palestine has suspended "all contacts and meetings" with Israel.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the Caspian Sea near Azerbaijan, with strong tremors felt in the capital, Baku.

Finance and Securities

1) Deposit rate cuts boost the recovery of the wealth management market, with multiple banks launching "price wars" on wealth management product fees.

2) China Passenger Car Association: It is estimated that the wholesale sales volume of new energy passenger vehicles in June will reach 740,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 30%. The event marking the rollout of China's 20 millionth new energy vehicle will be held on July 3 at GAC Aion's first intelligent manufacturing center in Guangzhou.

3) It is estimated that the market size of China's sun protection apparel will reach 95.8 billion yuan in 2026. The high temperature has led to a surge in exports of Chinese heatstroke prevention products, with merchants reporting that orders for electric fans are booked until next month.

4) The Dalian Commodity Exchange has investigated and dealt with abnormal and illegal trading activities, handling 58 cases of abnormal trading activities in June.

5) The State Council: Guo Shuqing is relieved of his post as deputy governor of the People's Bank of China. CNPC Beijing Project Management Company: Hu Jiyong has ceased to perform the duties of legal representative since June 7. Jack Ma's visit to Pakistan was low-key, accompanied by 5 Chinese and 2 foreigners.

Shanghai Composite Index 3245.35/+0.04%

Shenzhen Component Index 11130.30/+0.35%

ChiNext 2232.75/+0.20%

Hang Seng Index 19415.68/+0.57%

Culture, Education, Sports and Entertainment

1) 111! The Ministry of Education announced the first batch of national-level vocational education teacher teaching innovation teams. 2) Resisting improper behaviors such as soliciting and canvassing votes, the China Association for Science and Technology issued "Ten No's" regulations to strictly control the "entry gate" of academician selection.

3) A series of events marking the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing on the World Heritage List were held. The Yellow River Hukou Waterfall is very popular during the summer vacation, with many tourists appreciating its beauty.

5) Wang Chuqin surpassed Fan Zhendong to become the world's number one in men's table tennis singles.

China Go Masters Tournament: Ke Jie reversed the situation against Tang Yifei to win the challenger qualification.

Life Services

1) Beijing Tourism Industry Association: Tour guides should not work while sick and should prepare anti-heatstroke medication. Beijing's senior high school entrance examination results will be announced on July 9, and volunteers can be filled in on the 13th. Heavy rain in Baoding caused waterlogging under a bridge, flooding some vehicles. Local authorities stated that there were contingency plans and warnings, but they couldn't stop it, and there were no casualties.

2) Continuing the cultural heritage and lasting innovation, Shaoxing, Zhejiang is building a "living ancient city".

3) A 3.7-magnitude earthquake occurred in Heyuan, Guangdong on July 3, followed by a 3.1-magnitude earthquake in the early morning of the 4th. The number of passengers on the Xiamen-Kinmen passenger route has exceeded 20 million.

4) The Wudongde Hydropower Station on the Jinsha River has accumulated more than 100 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity generation.

Gansu Qingyang promotes the "three-element two-way" agricultural model: building "Irish greenhouses" on the Loess Plateau. Gansu: A woman demanded 288,000 yuan in bride price, and the man wrote a letter to the county magistrate, requesting a crackdown.

5) The water level of Wuqiao River in Wanzhou District, Chongqing rose sharply, causing flooding in many streets, and rescue forces launched rescue operations. A primary school in Chengdu issued a notice to hold three consecutive days of parent-teacher meetings. The Education Bureau is following up on the investigation. Liaocheng traffic police in Shandong reported on the excessive behavior of a female auxiliary police officer towards citizens: she was transferred and cooperated with the investigation. A vehicle in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, hit multiple people, injuring 9 people, and the driver has been arrested.

6) Heavy rainfall is expected in Northeast China and other areas, and persistent high temperatures are expected in North China and the Huaihe River Basin from the 5th. From 8 pm on July 4 to 8 pm on the 5th, parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, southern Heilongjiang, Jilin, northern Liaoning, western and southern Yunnan, northwestern Guangxi, and southeastern Tibet will experience heavy to torrential rain, with some areas in northeastern Inner Mongolia and southern Heilongjiang experiencing extremely heavy rainfall.