December 5, 2023 (Tuesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

1) On the tenth National Constitution Day, Xi Jinping issued an important instruction, emphasizing the firm upholding of the authority and dignity of the Constitution, promoting the improvement and development of the Constitution, and better playing the important role of the Constitution in governance. On December 4, Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Lukashenko at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the "2023 Fromdu International Forum".

2) The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management allocated 4.846 billion yuan to support local governments in carrying out winter and spring temporary assistance for people with difficulties in life.

3) National Health Commission: Make every effort to explore resources and provide pediatric medical services.

4) First time ever! Announcement of the candidates for the National Outstanding Engineers and National Outstanding Engineer Teams awards.

5) A milestone in Sino-Egyptian aerospace cooperation! China successfully launched the Egypt-II satellite.

Chinese researchers have developed cutting-edge brain-computer interface technology to promote the treatment of stroke.

6) China Eastern Airlines: The third C919 aircraft is expected to be delivered soon. High-speed trains arrive at your doorstep! National railway construction enters a period of intensive commissioning.

7) [Rule of Law] The procuratorial organs of Chongqing have legally filed a public prosecution against Jiao Xiaoping, former deputy commander of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and former deputy general manager of China New Construction Group Corporation, for suspected bribery. Hu Jinmu, former deputy director of the Guangdong Provincial Taxation Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, is under review and investigation. The Qinghai Provincial People's Procuratorate has legally decided to arrest Xu Guocheng, former chairman of China Unicom Agricultural Development Group Co., Ltd. Long Peizhu, a teacher in Shaoyang City, Hunan Province, repeatedly raped five female students over a long period, causing three of them to suffer from mental illness, and has been executed.

8) [Military] On December 4, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with visiting Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission He Weidong in Phnom Penh. The spokesperson of the Southern Theater Command issued a statement on the US ship's unauthorized entry into the waters near Ren'ai Reef in China's Nansha Islands: The theater command troops maintain a high state of alert at all times and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and peace and stability in the South China Sea region.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Hong Kong activist Zhou Ting claimed that she "will not return to Hong Kong to report," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: No one has extraterritorial privileges, and any illegal and criminal acts will inevitably be punished by law. Hong Kong and Thailand launched a cross-border QR code payment interconnection arrangement.

1) The 24th China-EU Leaders' Meeting will be held in Beijing on December 7. Vice Premier He Lifeng met with former President of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass. Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng published a signed article on the passing of Henry Kissinger. The Philippines claimed that more than 130 Chinese vessels gathered around the Whitsun Reef, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: Whitsun Reef is part of China's Nansha Islands, and it is reasonable and legal for Chinese fishing boats to operate and take shelter there. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: China is deeply concerned about the renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip, and the major goal of ceasefire and cessation of hostilities cannot be changed.

2) The UNICEF office in Libya signed a plan with Libya to strengthen child protection work. NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg admitted that he could not meet Ukraine's ammunition needs and said that he should prepare for bad news from Ukraine.

3) US Department of Defense: A US warship and several merchant ships were attacked in the Red Sea on the same day. A US airstrike on militia forces in Iraq killed five people. Change of tone? Top US general: Can promote diplomatic resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A stabbing incident occurred at a residence in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, resulting in four deaths, including two children. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have developed functional ultrasound (FUS) technology, using ultrasound technology to achieve non-invasive "brain reading".

4) The Israeli military launched a ground military operation in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza Strip, and the ground fighting is spreading to the entire Gaza Strip.

Hamas: The Israeli army has withdrawn 70% of its troops from northern Gaza Strip. After the ceasefire, more than 700 Palestinians died from Israeli attacks within 24 hours.

5) The deputy commander of the 14th Army Corps of the Russian Northern Fleet died in a special military operation. Russia once again restricted the import of vegetables and fruits from Moldova.

6) Japan plans to revise its tourist shopping tax exemption system, and the tax exemption system for visitors to Japan may be changed to a system of payment followed by a refund.

7) The South Korean presidential office announced a cabinet reshuffle plan, and Choi Sang-mok was nominated as the new deputy prime minister candidate.

8) An explosion occurred at a university gymnasium in southern Philippines on the morning of December 3, resulting in at least four deaths and 50 injuries, and two related personnel are under investigation. A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has resulted in at least 11 deaths and 12 missing persons.

1) China Securities Regulatory Commission: Make every effort to maintain the stable operation of the capital market and better play the role of the capital market hub. State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission: Focus on four areas and resolutely prevent and resolve risks in the financial sector of central enterprises.

2) Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Further improve the implementation and landing of policies to benefit enterprises and reduce burdens.

3) In November, China's logistics industry prosperity index was 53.3%, up 0.4 percentage points from October.

4) On December 4, futures gold and spot gold opened sharply higher in the morning, both hitting record highs.

1) The State Administration of Cultural Heritage and two other departments implemented a three-year action plan (2023-2025) for the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. Water storage, irrigation, and flood control combined - a prehistoric water conservancy system dating back 5100 years was discovered at the Qujiayaling site in Hubei Province.

4) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin shared a video of Dilraba Dilmurat dancing a Xinjiang dance on social media, which became a trending topic.

6) The Chinese team finished the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final with one gold and one silver medal. In the China Golf Association Women's Championship, 19-year-old Shenzhen player Zhang Yunxuan set a record, while a player from Chinese Taipei won the second place.

1) Beijing's first guide dog training base was unveiled.

3) Jiangsu's largest customer-side energy storage project was put into operation. Yiwu responded to the proposal for residents to maintain a grain supply of more than 10 days: This is routine annual work, please do not overinterpret.

4) A man in Zhuhai stabbed people, resulting in 3 deaths before committing suicide. Police report: The incident was triggered by emotional disputes.

5) Hechi police in Guangxi cracked a new type of online pyramid scheme case: The "Dimension" App was developed to lure 3.5 million people into becoming members for cash back. A minibus and a truck collided in Jinsha County, Guizhou, resulting in 3 deaths. The mother of a victim in the car accident said: My daughter is undergoing emergency treatment. A fishing boat was in danger in Dalian waters, resulting in 4 deaths.

6) The daily natural gas output during Hainan's sea area supply season hit a record high for the same period. ZIBO purchased and distributed unsold cabbage to citizens for free; sanitation workers received 6 heads of cabbage.