Wednesday, December 27, 2023: Three-Minute News Briefing

1) On December 26, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a symposium in Beijing's Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth. Xi Jinping delivered an important speech, emphasizing the continuation of the cause pioneered by Comrade Mao Zedong, and comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.

On the afternoon of December 25, Premier Li Qiang attended the Fourth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders' Meeting via video link at the Ziguangge in Zhongnanhai. The meeting issued the Nay Pyi Taw Declaration of the Fourth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders' Meeting.

2) The National Health Commission issued the "Third Batch of Encouraged Imitation Drugs Catalog." The National Development and Reform Commission: We have focused on breaking down a number of prominent issues of local protectionism and market segmentation.

3) China successfully launched its 57th and 58th BeiDou navigation satellites. A three-satellite launch at sea! China successfully launched the Shiyan-24C satellite.

5) In response to the recent series of major coal mine accidents in Heilongjiang Province, the State Council's Work Safety Committee Office summoned the Heilongjiang Provincial Government for talks.

6) The 2022 annual audit rectification report was released: As of the end of September 2023, a total of more than 9.57 trillion yuan in problems have been rectified, more than 1,600 regulations and systems have been formulated and improved, and more than 2,540 people have been held accountable.

7) [Rule of Law] Ministry of Public Security: In 2023, more than 260 cases of fraud related to the unfreezing of ethnic assets were solved. Central Commission for Discipline Inspection: Irregular eating and drinking problems persist, and strict investigations and quick handling are required before the two festivals. The Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate jointly issued typical cases of severely cracking down on private fund crimes, including the case of Su Mouming and others illegally absorbing public deposits, totaling 5 cases. The Supreme People's Procuratorate decided to arrest Qu Min, former vice chairman of the Heilongjiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Li Qianlong, former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the Yichun Municipal People's Congress in Heilongjiang Province, was expelled from the party. Hu Wenming, former chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation Limited, was sentenced to 13 years in prison in the first instance. The country's first securities class action lawsuit involving the STAR Market was settled and took effect, with 7,195 investors receiving compensation of more than 280 million yuan.

8) [Military] The Northern Theater Command General Hospital provides high-quality and efficient services to the military, with multidisciplinary experts conducting consultations for officers and soldiers. A certain air force aviation regiment organized aerial refueling training to help war eagles fly farther and higher.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] The National Development and Reform Commission released a three-year action plan to help the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area form "six major hubs".

10) [Taiwan] The quarterly journal "China Taiwan Studies (English)" was launched in Beijing. This is the first English academic journal on Taiwan from mainland China aimed at international dissemination.

1) Biden signed the "2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act" into law. The act contains negative clauses concerning China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Interference in China's internal affairs, clamoring for US military support for Taiwan, urging the US not to implement the above-mentioned clauses. An explosion occurred at a Chinese-funded factory in Indonesia, and the death toll has risen to 18. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We will continue to guide the Chinese embassy in Indonesia to maintain close communication with the Indonesian side and properly handle follow-up work. Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce China Committee: The opening of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway deepens the friendship between the Chinese and Indonesian people.

2) Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union signed an economic development declaration in St. Petersburg on December 25.

3) On December 26, local time, the US military carried out precision strikes on three facilities in Iraq.

4) Russian Defense Minister Shoigu reported to Putin: The Russian army has controlled the important town of Maryinka in Donetsk. On December 26, local time, a huge explosion and fire occurred at the port of Feodosia town on the Black Sea coast of Crimea.

6) Israeli media reported that since the outbreak of the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the United States has sent more than 10,000 tons of military equipment to Israel. The Israeli Prime Minister inspected the troops fighting in Gaza and vowed to continue fighting Hamas.

7) Japan's lunar exploration probe entered lunar orbit.

8) Videos of Indian soldiers abusing civilians circulated on the internet, and Indian authorities cut off internet services.

1) On December 26, the central bank conducted reverse repurchase operations of 468 billion yuan for 7-day and 14-day terms. On December 26, the central bank conducted 50 billion yuan of central bank bill swap (CBS) operations.

2) Central enterprises achieved a total profit of 2.4 trillion yuan in the first 11 months of 2023.

3) The Market Supervision General Administration's Defective Product Recall Technology Center was established.

4) From January to November, China's software business revenue reached 1104.47 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.9%.

5) The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the "Catalog of New Energy Vehicle Models for Reduced and Exempted Vehicle Purchase Tax," with two Xiaomi SU7 models included. Starting at 469,800 yuan! Huawei officially released the Wenjie M9.

6) Xianyu responded to merchants selling donated Canada Goose jackets from the earthquake-stricken area: It was users fabricating false information.

1) "Mao Zedong's Writings Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China" (Volumes 1-20) and "Mao Zedong's Chronology" (Volumes 1-9) were published. Commemorative stamps for the 130th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth were issued.

The Central Archives opened a batch of Mao Zedong's manuscript archives.

2) The Lenghu Astronomical Observation Digital Science Popularization Museum in Qinghai Province was completed and put into operation, comparable to international first-class large astronomical observatories.

1) Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei's two regions and one municipality signed an agreement to promote coordinated development of medical insurance. The three regions of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei jointly promote the construction of a "one-card" social security card. The last lottery for Beijing in 2023 has ended, with over 60% of the quotas being won by carless families. Since 2023, 179,000 people with employment difficulties in Beijing have found jobs. On December 26, a bus driver in Beijing fainted while driving, causing the bus to collide with a vehicle in the opposite lane. The attendant braked urgently, and the injured were promptly sent to the hospital.

3) Guangzhou Baiyun Station opened for operation on December 26. The Shantou South to Shanwei section of the Shantou-Shantou High-speed Railway opened for operation on December 26. Guangzhou Metro delayed closing time for two consecutive days during the New Year's Day holiday, extending by 1.5 hours and 1 hour respectively.

4) The Longyan-Wuzhou section of the Longyan-Longnan High-speed Railway opened for operation, enabling all counties in the western Fujian region to have access to railways. All schools in Jishi Mountain County, Gansu Province, have fully resumed classes.

5) Linyi, Shandong: Cultivating leading figures in rural revitalization through continuing education. Villagers in Tianlin County, Baise, Guangxi, filmed an unidentified object falling from the sky. Official statement: It is the remains of a launched satellite.