Three-minute news breakfast on Saturday, November 18, 2023

1) On the morning of November 16, local time, Xi Jinping delivered a written speech to the APEC Business Leaders Summit. On the afternoon of November 16, local time, Xi Jinping attended the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Dialogue and Working Luncheon with the host guests in San Francisco. In San Francisco, Xi Jinping met separately with Mexican President Lopez Obrador, Peruvian President Boluarte, Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka, Sultan Hassanal of Brunei, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

3) National Health Commission: Crack down on the trafficking and forgery of birth certificates and birth medical certificates.

4) The Ministry of Emergency Management arranged and deployed work to prevent and respond to low-temperature, rain, snow, and ice disasters this winter and next spring. The State Narcotics Control Commission issued an announcement reminding relevant companies and individuals to be cautious when selling substances that can be used to make drugs.

5) The Lianjian Building fire at Yongju Coal Mine Co., Ltd. in Luliang, Shanxi Province, resulted in the unfortunate deaths of 26 people. Luliang Mayor Zhang Guangyong: Apologized to the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, and offered condolences to the bereaved families. A moment of silence was observed at the press conference.

6) The National Giant Panda Research and Conservation Center was unveiled on November 17 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. China will make multiple efforts to comprehensively improve the protection level of the giant panda population.

8) [Military] China and South Korea will hand over the tenth batch of remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs in Korea. Huludao Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning: From 0:00 on November 17 to 22:00 on November 21, military tasks will be carried out in the northern Bohai Sea, and entry is prohibited.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held a luncheon to celebrate its 25th anniversary, with Chief Executive John Lee leading the officials of the SAR government in attendance. Hong Kong Monetary Authority President: Risks to the Hong Kong financial system are controllable, and there is no capital outflow.

10) [Taiwan] Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The most crucial point in maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is to uphold the one-China principle. White House officials said Biden said the US still plans to sell weapons to Taiwan? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: The US should embody its relevant statements in concrete actions.

1) Chinese and US commerce ministers held talks, with China expressing concerns about US semiconductor export controls.

The United States announced the lifting of sanctions against the China Ministry of Public Security Forensic Science Institute. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio hopes that China will lift the suspension of food imports from Japan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: Japan should take domestic and international concerns seriously and handle them properly with a responsible and constructive attitude. China's 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy has been extended to 54 countries. After 9 years, the trial of the Malaysia Airlines MH370 incident will begin on November 27.

2) UN spokesperson: China has paid in full nearly US\$500 million in dues, helping the UN solve a large proportion of its funding needs.

The United Nations World Food Programme: Gaza's food system has collapsed. WHO: Global measles cases continue to increase, threatening children's health. The Chinese representative emphasized that Security Council reform should be anchored in fundamental issues. China called on the warring parties in Sudan to cease fire as soon as possible.

3) After the meeting between the Chinese and US presidents, the Filoli estate was opened to the public. Biden apologized for being more than an hour late for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework meeting: He was on a phone call. The White House said it welcomes the return of giant pandas to the United States. White House officials insisted that "Hamas used Shifa Hospital," but said they would not release evidence. Musk: SpaceX Starship launch delayed until Saturday.

4) Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Efforts to reduce civilian casualties "have not succeeded." Israeli Defense Minister Gallant: The Israeli army has completely occupied the western part of Gaza City. Palestinian Red Crescent: Israeli army surrounds Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. A Hamas branch claimed responsibility for shooting and killing an Israeli soldier in Jerusalem. Jordanian Foreign Minister: The Israeli army's attack on Gaza has killed the hope of peace, leading to "the entire region being engulfed in flames." South African President: Has requested the International Criminal Court to investigate Israel.

5) Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: The US proposed a private meeting with the Russian delegation during APEC, which is a strange approach. Finland will close its southeastern border crossing with Russia. Britain's new foreign secretary, Cameron, made a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet with Zelensky.

Zelensky: The Ukrainian Navy's unmanned boat fleet has begun operations, and Ukraine has seized the initiative in the Black Sea.

6) The cause of the Fukushima nuclear wastewater splash accident was announced: Valve operation caused a rapid change in pipe pressure, causing the hose to detach. Two people who came into contact did not wear anti-pollution clothing.

7) Two Indonesian Air Force planes crashed in Watang, East Java Province, killing all four people on board. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, potentially triggering a local tsunami.

1) The State Administration of Foreign Exchange released a draft for soliciting opinions on the capital item foreign exchange business guidelines.

2) In the first 10 months, 41,947 newly established foreign-invested enterprises were established nationwide, an increase of 32.1% year-on-year. In the first 10 months, China's live sales exceeded 2.2 trillion yuan, an increase of more than 50%.

3) The 7th Silk Road International Exposition opened in Xi'an, and will hold more than 20 important meetings and forums in four categories.

4) Gree Electric Appliances: Many self-media outlets have insulted and slandered company executives in order to gain traffic, and the company has reported the case to the police.

5) After the reduction of holdings by Ma Yun's family trust and the latest financial report disclosure, Alibaba's US stocks plummeted sharply before the market opened, once falling more than 8%.

1) The Cyberspace Administration of China launched a special campaign "Clear and Bright: Rectification of Online戾气," resolutely cracking down on seven aspects of problems such as "opening boxes and hanging people" and "fighting fiercely and PK".

2) Latest discovery! The raw materials for jade artifacts at the Sanxingdui site may come from the Dabao Mountain area of Pengzhou. Liangzhou Dayun Temple, which dates back more than 1,600 years, will reopen soon.

4) The Chinese national football team won its first World Cup qualifier match, beating Thailand 2-1.

1) Beijing publicized the first batch of protected traditional place names in the Sanshan Wuyuan area.

2) Jiangsu Province launched a three-year action plan to build a thousand-li green corridor along the old course of the Yellow River.

3) Starting December 15, Guangzhou will restrict the passage of electric bicycles on some roads during certain times. With less than 6 people owning 1 electric bicycle, it far exceeds the road's carrying capacity.

4) Qinghai Province reported five typical cases of violations in handling wedding, funeral, and celebratory events.

5) Chengdu Municipal Education Bureau: Parents should not be required to complete learning and check-in on the safety education platform.

6) There will be rain and snow in Northeast China, and strong winds in the near-shore waters of China. From 8 PM on November 17 to 8 PM on November 18, light to moderate snow or rain and snow is expected in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northwestern and eastern Heilongjiang, eastern Jilin, northeastern Liaoning, eastern Tibet, and the western Sichuan Plateau. Heavy to severe snow is expected in parts of eastern Heilongjiang and eastern Jilin, with localized heavy snowstorms.