November 3, 2023 (Friday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

1) On November 2, the body of Li Keqiang was cremated in Beijing, and Xi Jinping and others saw him off at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery. Hu Jintao sent a wreath to express condolences. On November 2, to commemorate Comrade Li Keqiang, flags were flown at half-mast in the capital, Tiananmen Square, and other places to mourn his passing.

3) Ministry of Commerce: The exhibition area of CIIE reached a record high of 367,000 square meters. The 6th CIIE will be the first to use 100% green electricity.

4) China has built the world's largest and most technologically advanced 5G network, ushering in a critical period for large-scale 5G applications.

5) Railway express service for the "Double 11" online shopping peak season has started, with the fastest delivery time between major domestic cities being 4 hours.

6) The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office arranged and deployed work on flood prevention in northern rivers. In November, some parts of North China, Southeast China, and Southwest China will have a higher forest fire risk level.

7) [Rule of Law] Li Yongning, former member of the Standing Committee of the Yin Chuan Municipal Committee and former secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, is under investigation. Wang Shunjun, former first-level inspector of the Jilin Provincial Department of Natural Resources, was expelled from the party. The first trial of Hu Yifeng, former president of the Inner Mongolia Higher People's Court, on charges of bribery and accepting bribes by using his influence, opened.

8) [Military] The spokesperson of the Eastern Theater Command issued a statement on the passage of US and Canadian warships through the Taiwan Strait: We monitored and warned them throughout the process and dealt with them in accordance with the law and regulations.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Since the implementation of the "Northbound" policy for Hong Kong and Macao vehicles, as of November 1, the number of Hong Kong and Macao single-license plate vehicles passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has exceeded 1 million. Guangdong-Hong Kong cooperation has provided more than 50 "cross-border handling" government services. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: It is taking multiple measures to consolidate Hong Kong's fintech strength. Hong Kong Trade Development Council: Hong Kong companies are actively participating in the 6th CIIE. Li Ka-shing sold off Hong Kong properties at ultra-low prices, and Hong Kong house prices have fallen back to the level of 7 years ago.

10) [Taiwan] The theme day activities of the 11th YunTai Conference were held in Kunming, Yunnan, with entrepreneurs and ethnic minority people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait discussing integrated development.

1) On November 2, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Sudanese Sovereign Council Vice Chairman Agar and Czech National Security Advisor Boyar in Beijing. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China and the United States will hold director-level consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington next week. The Myanmar military said that a strategic border town had lost control, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: Urging all parties to immediately cease fire and fighting and ensure the safety and stability of the China-Myanmar border. Japan began its third round of discharging about 7,800 tons of nuclear-contaminated water, which is expected to last until November 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water is extremely irresponsible. Chinese Embassy in Japan: Once again urged Japan to deal with nuclear-contaminated water in a scientific, safe, and transparent manner.

2) China assumes the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in November.

Chinese diplomats handed over the post of Vice Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). China: The United States' continued imposition of unilateral coercive measures on Cuba and other countries seriously violates the UN Charter. UNICEF: Israeli air strikes have killed more than 3,500 children.

3) The Federal Reserve paused interest rate hikes in November, keeping the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.50%.

The US "Lucy" probe flew past its first asteroid.

4) The Israeli army said it had broken through Hamas's front line defenses in northern Gaza, and the commander of Hamas's anti-tank missile unit was killed in an air strike. Two Israeli air strikes on a Gaza refugee camp killed at least 195 people. The Israeli army strengthened its defenses in the Red Sea to prevent further attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels.

5) Turkey announced that it is preparing to deploy 20 field hospitals in Gaza. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the recall of the Jordanian ambassador to Israel. The Bahraini parliament decided to recall its ambassador to Israel. Hezbollah in Lebanon issued an open letter to support Hamas. Iran called for a halt to oil and food exports to Israel. Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie condemned Israel: The attacks on Gaza are "bombing civilians" and "murder."

6) Putin signed a law revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Putin: Russia must be prepared to respond to increased Western sanctions. Macron proposed building an international alliance to fight Hamas, and the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned: Bellicose rhetoric could escalate the situation.

7) The Japanese government announced a 17 trillion yen economic stimulus plan. A station in Japan introduced an "electronic screen that can translate," supporting simplified Chinese.

1) Ministry of Commerce: Studying the promotion of reasonably reducing the negative list for foreign investment access.

2) Central Bank, State Administration of Foreign Exchange: Accelerate the construction of a modern central bank system and improve the "dual-pillar" regulatory framework for monetary policy and macro-prudential policy. Central Bank: Further deepen cooperation with the Hong Kong and Macao Monetary Authorities on financial technology innovation supervision in the Greater Bay Area.

3) The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Guiding Opinions on the Innovative Development of Humanoid Robots," and key technologies such as "disruptive products" brain + limbs need to be broken through.

4) Passenger Car Association: It is estimated that the wholesale sales volume of new energy passenger vehicles in October will be 890,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 32%.

5) Foxconn Technology Group: Online rumors such as "Foxconn is being thoroughly investigated and needs to pay 180 billion yuan in taxes" are all rumors.

1) Showcasing the innovative strength of young people, the 2023 World Young Scientists Summit will be held in November.

2) The 2023 World Youth Development Forum released a series of achievements.

3) China's men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams both won tickets to the Paris Olympics.

1) Haidian District, Beijing: The incident of "mincing new cabbage and adding it to kitchen waste" is true, and relevant responsible persons will be seriously dealt with.

A Beijing company was fined over 17 million yuan for illegally operating a private school. Beijing's expected winter onset is delayed to November 6th.

2) Tianjin universities report on impoverished students' claims of scholarship quota infringement: relevant investigations are underway.

3) Zhengzhou reports on the "unfortunate death of a female teacher": a joint investigation team has been formed, and online rumors of "working overtime to count pomegranates" are untrue. Rural fire-based communal meals require permits or face fines? Henan Huaxian Market Supervision Bureau: Law enforcement officers suspended.

4) A hospital in Hunan is terminating all employee contracts? Health Commission: The matter is being handled. Liaoning launches a "heating hotline" to address heating season concerns online.

5) Approximately 10,000 red-billed gulls have arrived in "Spring City," and Kunming has launched a "gull protection and tourism" initiative. The Caohai National Nature Reserve in Guizhou welcomes the first batch of black-necked cranes for wintering.