May 15, 2023 (Monday) Three-Minute News

Domestic:

1) Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the 2023 China Brand Day event held in Shanghai and delivered a speech at the China Brand Development International Forum.

2) Recently, Shandong, Hunan, Jiangxi and other places have successively implemented the results of the national centralized procurement of high-value medical consumables for orthopedics and spine. The average price of related products in this centralized procurement has dropped by 84%, and it is estimated that 26 billion yuan can be saved annually based on the agreed procurement volume.

3) [Rule of Law] Xing Benxiu, former vice chairman of the Bank Management Consulting Committee of China Minsheng Bank, is under investigation. A major criminal case occurred in Xingxian County, Lvliang, Shanxi Province, resulting in 7 deaths and 11 injuries. The suspect, Guo Mouliang (male, 27 years old), committed the crime due to emotional disputes and has been arrested by the police.

4) China's largest dynamic positioning floating platform, "Enping 20-4", weighing over 15,000 tons, has completed docking in waters 200 kilometers from Shenzhen.

5) On the occasion of International Family Day on May 15, the All-China Women's Federation announced the 1,000 most beautiful families in China in 2023.

6) The first domestically produced COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, SYS6006, has been launched in Shijiazhuang, and the Omicron vaccine is awaiting wider use. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project has diverted over 62 billion cubic meters of water to the north.

7) Jilin and Heilongjiang have re-opened access to the sea for the first time. The General Administration of Customs: Vladivostok Port in Russia will become a transit port for domestic goods crossing borders.

8) [Military] A certain regiment of the 75th Army Group used technological means to forge a strong team of pilots. Four recipients of the Florence Nightingale Medal in the military shared their experience in caring for common diseases with their comrades.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] The "I Love the Forbidden City" painting competition was launched in Hong Kong, and the winners will visit the Forbidden City in Beijing.

At noon on May 14, a robbery occurred in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, with three robbers stealing 120 watches. Spokesperson of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council: Hong Kong's judicial independence absolutely does not allow interference from American politicians. The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Central Government condemned the US report for smearing Hong Kong's national security law and the special administrative region's judicial system.

10) [Taiwan] Nearly 500 Taiwanese youths participated in the oath-taking ceremony for Taiwanese youths to help Guangzhou's high-quality development. Scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait exchanged poetic skills in Zhangzhou, Fujian, with Taiwanese compatriots saying that "face-to-face exchanges are very warm." The Kuomintang will determine its 2024 candidate, with Hou Youyi's nomination imminent. KMT Chairman Zhu Lilun: Tsai Ing-wen only knows how to "shirk responsibility," and the KMT will "set things right" in 2024.

International:

1) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian: Unite and consolidate the strength of the Chinese community to promote steady and far-reaching development of China-Philippines relations. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar rescued several Chinese citizens trapped in Myawaddy.

2) The China-Laos Railway international passenger service transported 13,310 passengers from 28 countries in its first month of operation.

The Guangxi International Railway Container Platform has officially commenced operation, launching the China-Vietnam (Nanning-An Yuan) cross-border railway. The Chang'an Line, a China-Europe freight train characterized by fast transportation efficiency, high intelligence, and wide route coverage, is accelerating the construction of a "new engine" for Central Asia trade.

3) 62 Republicans jointly wrote to Biden, urging him to undergo a cognitive test or withdraw from the 2024 election. The US's "number two" diplomat, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, is about to retire; she once led US affairs related to China. Another move? British media reported that the US and Europe are planning joint action targeting China in areas such as export controls.

4) Russia attacked a large NATO-supplied ammunition depot in Khmelnytskyi, western Ukraine, causing a huge explosion.

The Russian Ministry of Defense: Two senior Russian officers were killed. Foreign media: Four Russian warplanes were reportedly shot down in the same area within one day. Zelensky on the counteroffensive: Ukrainian forces will soon take an important first step. Zelensky's surprise visit to Italy said the West hopes for peace in Ukraine: There is nothing to talk about with Putin.

5) Germany announced an additional €2.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine. British media: Britain's new generation of frigates suspected of being damaged, relevant investigations have been launched. UBS Group said it would conduct a "360-degree investigation" of Credit Suisse before merging with it to become a new giant bank.

6) Under Egypt's mediation, Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) reached a ceasefire agreement on May 13. Turkey held elections, and President Erdogan promised to hand over power if defeated. Serbian President Vucic: Will resign as chairman of the ruling party within a few days.

7) "Reckoning" colonial history? British media reported: India will launch diplomatic action against Britain to reclaim thousands of treasures. Thailand held a lower house election, and the official results are expected to be announced within 60 days. Thai officials: Enjoying the benefits of RCEP, Thailand's durian exports to China are expected to increase significantly.

8) Japanese citizens held a rally against the G7 Hiroshima summit, and Toshiyuki Tanaka, a retired professor at Hiroshima City University, spoke at the rally.

Japanese scholar: Japan's rapprochement with NATO is worth vigilance.

9) A Brazilian doctor tore off a baby's head during delivery, and the accompanying father witnessed the heartbreaking scene: He saw his daughter blink and move her mouth.

Finance and Securities:

1) National Bureau of Statistics: Prices of eight products rose in early May, while prices of 42 products fell.

2) State Administration for Market Regulation: 2.039 million new privately-owned enterprises were established in the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 10.7%.

3) Zhang Yuzhuo, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, conducted a survey of central enterprises stationed in Shanghai: State-owned enterprises and central enterprises should vigorously promote the attack on key core technologies.

4) National Development and Reform Commission: Accelerate the development of the digital economy and pay attention to the development of general artificial intelligence.

Culture, Education, Sports and Entertainment:

1) After being vacant for five months, Cao Shumin, a woman born in the 1960s, has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of the Central Propaganda Department, Director and Party Secretary of the State Administration of Radio and Television.

2) The preparatory work has entered the sprint stage, and the Hangzhou Asian Games test events will be held intensively from May.

3) "A Grand Exhibition of Chinese Paintings Through the Ages: Song Dynasty Paintings" is on display in Berlin.

4) Seven imported films will compete in the pre-summer season, with "Fast X" staging its final journey. The Cantonese opera film "Rui Wang and Zhuang Fei" held its global premiere in Guangzhou.

5) 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships in South Korea: China dominates, winning 27 gold, 14 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Guidance for China's young badminton players; Chen Long retires but doesn't "leave the stage."

6) CBA Finals: Liaoning men's basketball team defeats Zhejiang 94-68, securing "championship point."

Life Services:

1) Beijing police crack down on 48 new pyramid schemes. Tongzhou District, Beijing: A four-year-old niece accidentally falls to her death while her aunt goes downstairs to pick up a takeaway order.

2) Pan Guoqiang appointed as the deputy mayor and acting mayor of Yangzhou. Zhejiang holds a mobilization meeting for unified front work themed "Strengthening the foundation, forging unity, and embarking on a new journey." A 4.5-square-meter kiosk by West Lake in Hangzhou sells for 2.84 million yuan, with a daily rent of approximately 7,780 yuan, sparking heated discussions. A Shaoxing cadre goes viral for their English fluency, having been selected as an outstanding foreign language talent. A stall owner in Yiwu wins over 20 million yuan in the lottery and excitedly smashes their own stall.

3) An 85-year-old Guangzhou resident, Liang Rongwen, sells their home and donates 600,000 yuan to support education, having lived in an old building with old furniture.

The "Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week" will restart in Guangzhou. A fire in a private house in Guangzhou's Haizhu District results in 5 deaths despite rescue efforts. The 10th Overseas Returnees Forum launches in Changsha.

4) A pair of 5-year-old twins go missing for 24 hours in Jiangxi; local authorities drain a canal to search; family members state they were playing hide-and-seek. Flash floods caused by melting snow suddenly occur in the Banfanggou Scenic Area in Urumqi, trapping 30 tourists; police rescue them.

The Linzhi City aviation rescue team in Tibet conducts practical training on helicopter rope (slide) descent.

5) Shaanxi increases unemployment insurance benefits by 180 yuan per person. Commemorating the 59th anniversary of Jiao Yulu's death; Jiao Yulu left Lankao with a "green bank." A tourist in Shenyang spits at a monkey after climbing over a railing; the publicity department responds that they will urge the scenic area to strengthen management.

6) A crocodile lizard is found in Yunnan's Huanglian Mountain; its saliva is highly toxic, and it is called the five-clawed golden dragon.

7) There will be continued heavy rain in Yunnan and other areas, while parts of North China and the Huaihe River valley will experience high temperatures. From 8 PM on May 14 to 8 PM on May 15, there will be moderate to heavy rain in parts of southeastern Tibet, central and western Yunnan, and southwestern Sichuan, with heavy rain (50-70 mm) in parts of southeastern Tibet and western Yunnan. There will be 4-6 level winds in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia and Hexi, Gansu.

Health and Wellness:

1) Whole wheat flour retains the wheat bran, aleurone layer, endosperm, and germ of the wheat, containing abundant protein, B vitamins, vitamin E, fiber, small amounts of plant sterols and phospholipids, and mainly unsaturated fatty acids, including 1/3 linoleic acid, which is beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases.

2) Soybeans, including soybeans, black beans, and green beans, are a high-quality source of plant protein. Soybeans contain 35%-40% protein, and their amino acid composition is close to human needs, so their nutritional value is comparable to animal protein and can replace some meat.

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