November 15, 2023 (Wednesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

1) On the evening of November 14, Xi Jinping left Beijing for the US to hold a meeting between the Chinese and US heads of state, and to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting. Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 10th anniversary annual meeting of the 2023 Cross-Strait Entrepreneurs Summit.

2) China's household photovoltaic power generation capacity has exceeded 100 million kilowatts, covering more than 5 million households.

3) Ministry of Emergency Management: An international cooperation mechanism for natural disaster prevention and emergency management along the Belt and Road will be established. Fifteen cities including Beijing have launched pilot projects for the comprehensive electrification of public vehicles.

4) China's "machine chemist" successfully developed a Mars oxygen catalyst.

6) Progress has been made in China's power system mixed integer programming optimization engine project. A Chinese research team has built a "digital silkworm" shared analysis platform.

7) [Rule of Law] The Supreme People's Procuratorate decided to arrest Zhu Congjiu, former vice chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Deng Zhenxiao, former mayor of Bozhou City, Anhui Province, was expelled from the Party and removed from public office. An Qing Song, former chairman of the China Futures Association, is under investigation. Zhou Hong, former director of the Xiaoyi City Public Security Bureau in Shanxi Province, was arrested.

8) [Military] Wu Bo, wife of Marshal Ye Jianying, passed away in Beijing on the morning of November 13, 2023, at the age of 106, due to ineffective medical treatment.

9) [Hong Kong and Macau] Ho Iat Seng, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, delivered the 2024 fiscal year policy address. A mainland man was arrested upon arrival in Hong Kong; Hong Kong police: Involved in a robbery and murder case 32 years ago.

10) [Taiwan] The opening ceremony of the 10th anniversary annual meeting of the 2023 Cross-Strait Entrepreneurs Summit was held in Nanjing. Wang Huning read President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter and delivered a speech. Shanghai and Taiwan youths jointly explore the "cultural tourism metaverse." Hunan and Taiwan teachers and students discussed excellent traditional Chinese culture at Yuelu Academy.

1) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a new version of the "Guide to Chinese Consular Protection and Assistance." Ministry of Foreign Affairs: All relevant Chinese personnel have safely left Gaza. Chinese companies appeared at the world's largest medical device exhibition.

China-Africa agricultural product trade volume in 2023 is expected to exceed US$10 billion. Statement from Sino-US official educational institutions: Encouraging the resumption of exchanges between higher education institutions in China and the US. International Olympic Committee: Shanghai has very comprehensive conditions for hosting Olympic qualification series events.

2) The United Nations headquarters lowered its flags to mourn the staff members killed in the current round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations: Remarks by Israeli officials are outrageous and extremely disturbing. China calls on the international community to strongly support the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free and other weapons of mass destruction-free zone in the Middle East. OPEC raised its forecast for global oil demand this year, and global oil demand next year will increase by an average of 2.25 million barrels per day compared to this year. The Council of the European Union approved new digital rules for Schengen visas.

3) A US military base in Syria was attacked again. Four Los Angeles County police officers committed suicide in 24 hours; foreign media: May be related to excessive psychological pressure.

4) On the evening of November 13, local time, the Israeli army launched air strikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 31 people.

The son of the Israeli president went missing in the fighting in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said that a 5-day humanitarian ceasefire could be exchanged for the release of up to 70 detainees.

5) The Russian Foreign Ministry accused the United States and its allies of plundering Syrian resources. The British Prime Minister reshuffled the cabinet, with several positions including the Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary being adjusted. The sudden reappearance of former Prime Minister Cameron as Foreign Secretary shocked Britain, with some media calling it "an extraordinary turn of events."

6) The EU Foreign Ministers' meeting was held in Brussels, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian situation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said he would visit Israel and Palestine in the coming days. The EU extended sanctions against Venezuela for a shortened period of 6 months.

7) For the first time in Japan, all Tokyo subway stations now support WeChat Mini Program ticket purchases. Gabon plans to hold general elections in August 2025.

8) An attack in central-northern Burkina Faso killed more than 70 civilians.

1) In the first three quarters, 7.065 million new privately-owned enterprises were established nationwide, and the resilience of development continued to be evident.

2) Central Bank: In the first 10 months, China's RMB loans increased by 20.49 trillion yuan, an increase of 1.68 trillion yuan year-on-year. On November 14, the central bank conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 424 billion yuan, with a winning bid rate of 1.80% and a term of 7 days.

3) Pork prices have fallen by more than 40%, and industry capacity reduction is significantly accelerating.

4) 72 billion! 94-year-old Kuang Xiaoqing (wife of Kwok Tak-seng, founder of Sun Hung Kai Properties) became China's richest woman for the first time.

1) The Ministry of Education announced the list of the second batch of 1,000 national first-aid education pilot schools, with a pilot period of two years.

2) The All-China Women's Federation launched the 2023 National March 8th Red Banner social recommendation registration work.

3) The State Administration of Cultural Heritage issued the "Regulations on Underwater Archaeology Work (2023)".

4) The 17th Hangzhou Cultural Expo will be held at the end of November, with the number of participating countries and regions exceeding 60 for the first time. The 5th Sino-French Cultural Forum opened in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.

5) Andy Lau officially announced his personal concert! Singing in Chengdu again after 13 years, possibly no less than six shows.

6) Jiangsu team won the men's and women's football championships in the middle school group of the first National Youth Games.

1) Beijing: More than 220 cultural relic protection projects support the inheritance and development of the Grand Canal culture.

2) Shanghai Airport's passenger throughput in October increased by nearly 2 times, and international passenger traffic at Pudong Airport increased by more than 15 times. Shanghai takes major action! 19 tasks expand the opening up of the e-commerce field.

3) Appreciate the "earliest sunset," Guangzhou will welcome the earliest sunset of the year on November 29.

4) Wuchang City, Heilongjiang Province, responds to the six-hour workday at the government service hall: corrections will be made. Heavy snow is expected in eastern Heilongjiang, with localized precipitation potentially exceeding historical records for this time of year.

5) Anhui Province introduces 38 measures to solve problems and provide practical assistance for private enterprises.

6) Strong winds and temperature drops are expected in central and eastern China, with rain and snow in northeastern China and other areas. From 8 PM on November 14th to 8 PM on November 15th, light to moderate snow or sleet is expected in parts of central and northeastern Northwest China, central and northeastern Inner Mongolia, western and northern North China, northern western Sichuan Plateau, and northeastern Tibet, with heavy snow in some areas.