Three-minute news, Thursday, July 6, 2023

Domestic

1) Xi Jinping issued important instructions on flood prevention and disaster relief, demanding strengthened coordination, enhanced consultations and assessments, improved monitoring and early warning, and prioritizing the protection of people's lives and property, striving to minimize all types of losses. On July 4, Xi Jinping replied to a letter from international students in the auditing master's program at Nanjing Audit University, encouraging them to contribute actively to deepening friendship and cooperation between countries. Premier Li Qiang met with the visiting delegation from the Japan External Trade Organization led by Yohei Kono at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of July 5.

2) On July 5, Vice President Han Zheng met with Equatorial Guinea's Vice President Mangue in Beijing. Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized the importance of focusing on key areas and addressing prominent issues while conducting thorough investigations and rectifications of safety production risks and hidden dangers during an inspection and research trip on safety production and flood prevention in Hubei.

3) [Rule of Law] Four officials were investigated for their greed and dereliction of duty; Shanghai reported four typical cases of problems in the management of rural collective "three funds" (assets, funds, and shares). The investigation results of the Ma'anshan, Anhui traffic accident that killed 10 and injured 6 were announced, with 7 people held criminally responsible. Gao Bin, former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Lu'an City, Anhui Province, was expelled from the Party and removed from public office. Gao Guangcheng, former vice president of the Anhui Provincial Rural Credit Union, was expelled from the Party and removed from public office. Long Peng, deputy general manager of Guangdong Provincial Reserve Grain Management Group Co., Ltd., was investigated. Zhang Fusheng, former deputy director of the Fire and Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Emergency Management, was arrested. Fujian police destroyed a major cross-border online gambling gang, with an amount involved of nearly 100 million yuan. In Jingzhou, Hubei, a student was administratively detained for five days for maliciously altering a classmate's college entrance examination application. A stepmother was suspected of abusing her 7-year-old stepdaughter, and Gansu police opened a case; the father said she pressed the child's hands into boiling water. In Sanming, Fujian, a Li Xiang car crashed into a restaurant, injuring two people; local police said measures have been taken against the driver.

4) The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management urgently allocated 320 million yuan in central natural disaster relief funds to support 16 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) including Chongqing and Sichuan in their flood and geological disaster relief efforts. Wanzhou District, Chongqing, was hit by heavy rain, resulting in 15 deaths and 4 missing persons, with direct economic losses exceeding 227.84 million yuan. Nineteen districts and counties and 310 townships (streets) in Chongqing were affected by floods and geological disasters. A National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters working group went to Chongqing to guide flood prevention and disaster relief efforts. Aerial footage of Chongqing after the heavy rain shows the riverside park becoming a "river island" and the giant internet-famous sculpture close to the water's surface.

5) The 2022 Central Government Budget Report was released: In 2022, central general public budget revenue reached 9,488.714 billion yuan, reaching 100% of the budget and increasing by 3.8% compared to 2021. Central general public budget expenditure reached 13,251.265 billion yuan, completing 98.9% of the budget and increasing by 13.1%, mainly due to increased transfers to local governments. The fiscal operation in 2022 was generally stable, and the central government's budget execution was generally good.

6) The National Medical Products Administration: Over the past five years, the overall pass rate of drug inspections in China has increased from 97.1% to 99.4%; the listing of rare disease drugs has been accelerated, making more drugs available to rare disease patients; and some companies have been required to provide large-print versions of drug instructions.

7) The minimum wage standards for 31 provinces have been announced, with Shanghai remaining at the top with 2,690 yuan, 15 regions at 2,000 yuan or more, and many regions raising their minimum wage standards.

8) [Military] Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense: We firmly oppose the US sale of weapons to the Taiwan region of China and have lodged a strong protest with the US. The 21st batch of Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon received the UN "Peace Honor Medal".

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Hong Kong media: Hong Kong is studying relaxing the "High-end Talent Pass Scheme," which may include non-top 100 mainland universities. Chow Yun-fat, 68, was diagnosed with COVID-19.

10) [Taiwan] The cumulative number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Taiwan has exceeded 200, and the scope of vaccination will be expanded. The Democratic Progressive Party was exposed for spending 340 million New Taiwan dollars to help Lithuania purchase wafer technology.

International

1) Wei Jian-guo, former vice minister of commerce: Export controls on chips are just the beginning; China has many more countermeasures. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Export controls on gallium and germanium related items are common international practice. The EU claims that China canceled the visit of EU High Representative Borrell, which was originally scheduled for next week? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: We welcome High Representative Borrell to visit China as soon as possible at a time convenient for both sides and are willing to continue communication with the EU. The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine urged Chinese citizens in Ukraine to complete registration immediately. Wu Kai, chief scientist of China's CATL, and his team won the 2023 European Inventor Award. The second batch of Chinese-Cambodian TCM medical teams arrived in Cambodia to promote the construction of the China-Cambodia TCM Center.

2) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit issued the New Delhi Declaration: It is unacceptable to seek one's own security at the expense of the security of other countries. World Meteorological Organization: The El Niño phenomenon is forming in the tropical Pacific region. US climate data marked July 3 as the hottest single day on record on Earth. The Taliban demanded that all beauty salons in Afghanistan be closed, alarming the United Nations: This new restriction on women's rights will have a negative impact on the economy, and they are communicating with relevant parties to seek the withdrawal of the order. The Arab League called on the United Nations to protect Palestinians from Israeli "aggression".

3) Gun violence surged during the US Independence Day holiday, with 10 deaths and dozens of injuries. A federal judge ordered a halt to contacts between Biden administration officials and social media companies. False news of Biden's death spread, raising concerns about his health. US media reported that the US wants to restrict Chinese companies from using "US cloud" computing services; experts said the crackdown is becoming extreme. Headsets were cut back in production soon after launch? Apple responded: Headsets production plans are usually adjusted in a timely manner according to market conditions. A US female internet celebrity earned over 14 million yuan a month from live-streaming her sleep.

4) Putin: After the Wagner incident, the Russian people are more united than ever. Russian Prime Minister: Russia's economy grew by 0.6% in the first five months of this year. Russia: Without US and NATO aid to Ukraine, the drones could not have attacked Moscow. A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet crashed during a training mission, and search and rescue operations have been launched. Russia and Ukraine accused each other of planning provocations at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The Ukrainian Ministry of Health issued a nuclear accident response guide. The first batch of Wagner camps in Belarus were exposed: Tents accommodate many people, with wooden planks forming double-decker beds.

5) French President Macron said the peak of the riots has passed, but vigilance is still needed. A 75-year-old former British mayor was stuck in a pipe for five days while taking a shortcut: No food, no water, no phone, he survived by swallowing saliva.

9.5 kilograms of ambergris worth about 3.92 million yuan were found in the carcass of a sperm whale in Spain.

6) Japanese media: Kishida Fumio plans to hold a one-on-one meeting with Yoon Suk-yeol during the NATO summit on the issue of nuclear-contaminated water discharge. South Korea's largest opposition party: The IAEA assessment report did not verify the safety of Fukushima nuclear wastewater. South Korean media: Japan provided at least 1 million euros in funding to exert undue influence on the IAEA. South Korean police are investigating 193 cases of unregistered "ghost babies," with 12 confirmed deaths.

7) The Turkish foreign minister said that Sweden's accession to NATO could bring trouble.

8) Four patients at an Indian hospital were bitten by rats in one week. The hospital said that they had hired pest control but it was ineffective. Several explosions occurred in downtown Yangon, Myanmar.

Finance and Securities

1) The State Administration for Market Regulation and three other departments: Focus on clearing policies and measures that hinder the unified market and fair competition.

2) Caixin China's services PMI fell to 53.9 in June, expanding for the sixth consecutive month.

3) China Consumers Association: High premiums, and functions are useless. Elderly assistive devices and aging-friendly products are not "elderly-friendly".

4) Hainan's offshore duty-free shops had total sales of nearly 32.4 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 34%.

5) China's first open-source desktop operating system, "Open Kylin 1.0," was officially released. Tmall Genie launched the industry's first large model terminal operating system internal test.

6) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index 3222.95/-0.69%

Shenzhen Component Index 11029.30/-0.91%

ChiNext 2212.42/-0.91%

Hang Seng Index 19110.38/-1.57%

Culture, Education, Sports and Entertainment

1) The international symposium "China and the World: Joining Hands to Build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind" was held in Beijing on July 5. Li Shulei, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended and delivered a keynote speech. The commendation conference for the construction of the BeiDou-3 global navigation satellite system was held in Beijing, serving users in more than 200 countries and regions.

2) The All-China Women's Federation and 14 other departments jointly deployed the 2023 summer children's care service activities. Ministry of Education: In 2022, there were a total of 518,500 schools of all types and levels nationwide, with 18.8036 million full-time teachers; primary school enrollment decreased by 4.55% in 2022. Many places have seen a peak in primary school enrollment: a 20% increase year-on-year in Hangzhou, and over 30% in Qingdao.

3) The State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the Ministry of Public Security: Further improve the work of identification, assessment and transfer of cultural relics involved in cases. The "Changjiang River Culture Protection, Inheritance and Promotion Plan" has been introduced and implemented. Researchers have discovered ancient karst landforms in the Sanjiangyuan region.

The materials for the entries of the 33rd China News Awards were publicly announced online from July 5.

4) From July 2nd to 3rd, Banqen Erdini Quji Jiebu, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China, held an initiation ceremony for the "Thirteen Great Vajrayogini" for monks and nuns at the Tibet Buddhist Academy.

5) Han Hong responded publicly for the first time to being reported. She questioned why people were slandering her: for traffic? Money? Bringing goods? She also said, "If you have difficulties, you can come and talk to me, I will definitely help you. If you report me, I will fight back." She shed tears when she got emotional. Singer Coco Lee suffered from depression and attempted suicide. She was sent to the hospital and died on July 5. She was the first Chinese singer to appear at the Oscars. Many people in the entertainment industry expressed their condolences.

6) Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association: The impact of the Paris Olympic Games qualification is the top priority of the Chinese Basketball Association this year, aiming for 4 gold medals at the Asian Games. China's women's 3x3 basketball team rose to the world's number one ranking. The 23-person roster for the Chinese women's football team's World Cup has been officially released, with Wang Shuang leading the team, and Zhang Linyan and Wang Shanshan are also included.

Life Services

1) Beijing issued an orange high-temperature warning: The highest temperature from the 5th to the 7th may reach 37-38℃. The 2023 World Robot Conference will be held in Beijing from August 16 to 22. Beijing: Strives to achieve a data element market size of 200 billion yuan by 2030. Hebei: Different degrees of drought have occurred in the north-central region.

2) Many representatives and committee members in Wenling, Zhejiang Province, suggested returning corporate executives' individual income tax. The official response: This violates the principle of common prosperity and cannot be achieved. Disney responded to tourists' complaints about the inability to return borrowed power banks: It will provide feedback to the power bank company. World-renowned clubs such as Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Porto will gather in Shanghai.

3) Guangdong has entered the post-flood season, and 5-6 typhoons may hit, with more typhoons and rainfall than in the same period of previous years. Shenzhen Railway Station apologized for private cars driving onto the platform.

4) Hubei Province used quantum encryption communication technology in urban power grids for the first time. The water level of Dongting Lake is still far lower than the average level for the same period in previous years since the flood season.

5) A park in Chengdu has produced red and yellow symmetrical double-colored water lilies: half crimson and half goose yellow, very beautiful.

Huangguoshu Waterfall welcomed the largest water volume of the 2023 flood season: the water rushed down, rising into a wisp of smoke.

6) 27 cattle were struck by lightning and died in a forest farm in Inner Mongolia. The herdsman said: There was thunder and hail that night, resulting in a loss of about 350,000 yuan.

7) There was heavy rain in northeastern Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Anhui, etc., and continuous high temperatures in North China and the Huang-Huai region. From 8 pm on July 5 to 8 pm on July 6, parts of eastern Inner Mongolia, southern and eastern Heilongjiang, central and southern Jiangsu, Shanghai, central Anhui, most of Hubei, northeastern Sichuan, most of Chongqing, northern western Sichuan plateau, southern Qinghai, northern and southeastern Tibet, and western Yunnan experienced moderate to heavy rain, with local torrential rain.