Three-minute news breakfast on Thursday, August 31, 2023

1) Xi Jinping made important instructions on the mountain torrent disaster in Jinyang County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province, demanding all-out efforts to search for missing persons, conduct a comprehensive investigation, strengthen safety supervision, and ensure the safety of people's lives and property. Premier Li Qiang made a directive.

2) Sichuan reported on the investigation and handling of the "8.21" mountain torrent disaster: 4 people were killed and 48 people went missing, and 5 people were criminally detained on suspicion of "failure to report or false reporting of safety accidents".

3) [Rule of Law] Cui Maohu, former vice minister of the Central United Front Work Department and former director of the State Administration for Religious Affairs, was expelled from the party. Zheng Hong, former deputy secretary of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress and vice chairman, and former chairman of the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions, was expelled from the party for serious disciplinary violations and lawbreaking. Li Ruqiu, a former ministerial-level cadre in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, was expelled from the party for allegedly accepting bribes of over 100 million yuan. Jiang Zhigang, former deputy secretary of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Party Committee and former secretary of the Yinchuan Municipal Party Committee, was expelled from the party and removed from public office for serious disciplinary violations and lawbreaking.

4) Vice Premier of the State Council and Chairman of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development Ding Xuexiang attended and spoke at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Council in Beijing on August 30.

5) The Ministry of Water Resources launched a level IV emergency response for flood defense in six provinces and regions in southern China. The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management coordinated and deployed flood and typhoon prevention work in key areas.

6) The nationally unified national land spatial planning system has been generally formed, designating 31% of the land territory and 150,000 square kilometers of sea areas as ecological protection red lines. Ministry of Ecology and Environment: Further strengthen the treatment of black and odorous water bodies and continuously improve the living environment. Over the past 10 years, China's share of the global green trade volume has increased by 2.3 percentage points.

7) The fuel surcharge for air tickets will increase significantly, adjusting to a maximum of 110 yuan from September 5, an increase of up to 50 yuan. Can someone else sit in the lower berth of a hard sleeper? 12306 responded: The right to use is limited to the ticket purchaser.

8) [Military] In mid-August, a certain aviation regiment of the Southern Theater Command Air Force organized dawn flight training in the second half of the night. The regiment, combining actual combat backgrounds and introducing unknown "enemy situations," honed the troops' all-weather combat capabilities. Recently, on Xisha Hero Island, veterans ushered in a demobilization ceremony. Although the military uniform is removed, the spirit remains!

10) [Taiwan] Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng took selfies with their backs to the guests, witnessing the signing of three cooperation memorandums.

15 Taiwanese works were shortlisted for the 3rd IM Cross-Strait Youth Film Festival.

1) On August 30, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with British Foreign Secretary Cleverly in Beijing. This was Cleverly's first official visit to China since taking office. Han Zheng met with Cleverly. Wang Yi met with the Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Ouchumi. US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo went to Shanghai to continue her visit to China, and Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met with her. Raimondo visited Shanghai Disneyland and hugged a little girl in a pink dress.

Raimondo said that some US companies said that China is becoming less investable, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that 66% of US companies in China will maintain or increase their investment in China in the next two years. Raimondo said she left China with optimism, would engage in dialogue, and solve problems step by step. Japanese officials threatened to sue China to the WTO, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China's measures are completely reasonable and necessary. Will Putin visit China in October? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that relevant news will be released in due course. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, will visit China next week.

2) From August 28 to 29, the 17th director-general-level meeting on the implementation of the "Agreement on Border Management and Cooperation between China and Myanmar" was held in Beijing, and China and Myanmar reached an important consensus on combating cross-border telecom fraud. On August 29, local time, the United Nations General Assembly held a meeting to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests. China called for upholding the international multilateral disarmament mechanism. The Gabonese military announced that it had taken over power and canceled the results of the recent presidential election. Gabon National Television: President Bongo was placed under house arrest. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson: Called on relevant parties in Gabon to peacefully resolve differences through dialogue. Chinese embassy: Reminded Chinese citizens in Gabon to pay attention to safety.

3) Biden will visit Vietnam on September 10. US media: The US and Vietnam will reach an agreement to upgrade bilateral relations. 115 people were killed, and the number of missing persons in the Hawaii wildfire is still difficult to determine. Qi Tailei, a Chinese student in the US who shot and killed his mentor, appeared in court and was charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

5) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took photos of himself trying Fukushima seafood, saying while eating: Very delicious.

Japanese politicians absurdly suggested that Chinese tourists should eat Fukushima seafood upon entry: Each person must eat at least 10 before being allowed to enter. A missing shell from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force was found in an unexploded state. Jeju Island female divers in South Korea wore mourning clothes to protest at the Japanese consulate, and netizens said: Nuclear wastewater discharge deprives them of their right to survival.

1) Ministry of Finance: Increase efforts and efficiency in implementing a proactive fiscal policy and accelerate the issuance and use of special bonds for local governments. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Make every effort to promote the stable operation of the industrial economy and continuously enhance the sense of achievement for enterprises. Ministry of Finance and two other departments: Continue to implement tax policies for cross-border e-commerce export and return goods.

2) The National Financial Regulatory Administration and four other departments jointly issued relevant matters on regulating the data services of monetary brokerage companies. On the afternoon of August 30, the central bank held a work promotion meeting on financial support for the development of private enterprises, with many banks and private enterprises participating. SASAC: Seize the opportunity to create a number of strategic emerging industrial clusters and leading enterprises with international competitiveness.

3) Agricultural Bank, Construction Bank, China Merchants Bank, China CITIC Bank, and Huaxia Bank collectively stated! Many have formulated plans to reduce the interest rates of existing mortgages.

4) CSRC: Support real estate listed companies in financing in the capital market and steadily address the risks of private real estate companies. SSE: Study and establish a more flexible merger and acquisition mechanism for science and technology innovation enterprises based on their characteristics.

5) China Mobile successfully developed "Breaking Wind 8676", the country's first domestically produced reconstructable 5G radio frequency transceiver chip. China Petroleum: Net profit in the first half of the year reached 85.27 billion RMB. Another 40 companies added! The list of companies suspending share reduction is rapidly expanding. Xiaohongshu responds to rumors of inappropriate content related to travel partners: We attach great importance to this and are conducting a full review of relevant posts.

1) The Ministry of Education and nine other departments jointly issued the "National Silver-haired Teachers Action Plan": In the next three years, 120,000 "silver-haired teachers" nationwide will participate in online and offline teaching. Ministry of Education: Affected by population policies, the number of elementary school enrollments in some large and medium-sized cities this year has reached a peak in recent years; It is strictly prohibited to use competition results, examination certificates, training certificates, etc. as the basis or reference for enrollment; By 2027, the proportion of children enrolled in public kindergartens is striving to reach more than 60%.

2) China has approved and released 17,137 national standard substances, and its international recognition and influence are continuously improving.

3) Liao Dynasty imperial tomb high-level buildings were discovered in Liaoning during archaeological excavations.

5) On the evening of August 29, the first official dress rehearsal of the Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony was successfully completed.

The Chinese men's basketball team suffered three consecutive defeats and failed to reach the top 16, and will participate in the World Cup ranking matches. Yi Jianlian announced his retirement, officially bidding farewell to his professional basketball career.

6) The new 24-person training list for the national football team has been announced: Wu Xi and Li Ke have returned. On September 7, the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will kick off.

1) Beijing: The General Artificial Intelligence Computing Power Forum made its debut at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). The second batch of old residential area renovation projects in Beijing was announced, involving 8 districts. Window food sales will be cancelled, Nanluoguxiang merchants: We believe the business environment will be better. The Zhongguancun Science Park in Xiong'an New Area was unveiled.

3) Guangzhou fires the first shot of the "recognizing houses, not loans" policy! Guangzhou Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau: The implementation time point of the "recognizing houses, not loans" policy is August 18, 2023. Shenzhen officially announced the implementation of the "recognizing houses, not loans" policy. Guangdong raised its typhoon emergency response to Level III. Heavy rainfall in Meizhou, Guangdong: About 30 meters of river embankment collapsed, shops were flooded, and cars were washed away.

4) Lushan County, Henan Province, reported on the construction of a 7 million RMB statue of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl: The director of the county's housing and urban-rural development bureau was dismissed from office, and the staff member who scolded the reporter received a major demerit.

Citizens in Yangzhou dressed up as black and white impermanence for a street performance during the Ghost Festival, beating gongs and drums and carrying banners. The local town government: It was organized by the community itself.

5) The seawater turned black in a sea area in Liaoning. The local natural resources bureau: Algal bloom, a seasonal phenomenon. Shanxi provided rehabilitation assistance to 37,600 children with disabilities over 6 years.

6) Typhoon "Saola" will affect the coastal areas of South China and other places, with thunderstorms in North China and Northeast China. From 8 pm on August 30 to 8 pm on August 31, parts of northern Heilongjiang, eastern Liaoning, northeastern Hebei, northern Tianjin, northeastern Tibet, eastern and southern Qinghai, western and southern Sichuan, western Yunnan, northern Zhejiang, central and northern Jiangxi, southern Fujian, eastern Guangdong, Hainan Island, and most of Taiwan Island will experience moderate to heavy rain.