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Three-minute news briefing for Monday, April 8, 2024

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2024-04-08

Three-minute news briefing for Monday, April 8, 2024

1) Premier Li Qiang met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of April 7.

2) The Central Office issued a "Notice" to launch party discipline education throughout the party.

3) On April 7, the 2024 Republic's Ministerial Voluntary Tree Planting activity was held at the Aobei Forest Park in Changping District, Beijing. 137 ministerial-level leading cadres participated in the voluntary tree planting activity in Beijing.

4) Ministry of Water Resources: The major rivers in China experienced their first numbered flood of 2024. The Shijiao hydrological station in the Pearl River Basin rose to 12,000 cubic meters per second. Poyang Lake's water level continues to rise, increasing by over 2 meters in 3 days.

5) State Administration for Market Regulation: Decided to implement mandatory product certification for 7 types of products with higher safety risks, including commercial gas burning appliances and electric bicycle rider helmets.

6) The fishing boat that collided and sank in the southwest waters of Hainan has been found, and the 8 missing persons are being searched and rescued.

7) [Rule of Law] The Supreme People's Court released the judicial interpretation (draft for comments) of the Civil Code's Marriage and Family Chapter. Li Yongning, former member of the Standing Committee and former secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of the Yinchuan Municipal Committee of Ningxia, was expelled from the party and removed from public office. He Wenzhong, who served as deputy general manager of China Electronics Technology Group for less than a year, is under investigation.

8) [Military] On April 7, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army organized a joint sea and air combat patrol in the South China Sea, keeping a close watch on all activities that disrupt the South China Sea and create hotspots. From 16:00 on April 7 to 16:00 on April 14, military tasks will be carried out in parts of the Bohai Strait and the northern Yellow Sea, prohibiting entry.

9) [Hong Kong and Macau] Over 1 million vehicle trips! The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has broken its traffic flow record three times in seven days.

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong: Promoting the construction of Hong Kong's regional intellectual property trading center and accelerating the development of new productivity. HKU research finds that high ferulic acid helps alleviate depression.

10) [Taiwan] On April 7, the Shaanxi trip ended, and Ma Ying-jeou led Taiwanese youth to Beijing by high-speed rail. The trapped people in the Hualien earthquake in Taiwan have basically been evacuated, and efforts are being made to rescue 6 missing persons. The earthquake has caused losses of NT$76.04 million.

1) Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 8 to 9. After arriving in Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Yellen went straight to a Sichuan restaurant. The menu was revealed: stir-fried Chinese cabbage, sauteed wax gourd, boiled pork slices, etc. A Chinese company's construction project of a stadium in Tanzania started on April 6.

2) The Philippines, the US, Japan, and Australia conducted their first comprehensive naval exercise in the South China Sea on April 7, including anti-submarine warfare training, to demonstrate their military strength. Philippine media hyped up "countering China".

3) Due to the late date of the Democratic National Convention, President Biden's name may not appear on the Ohio presidential election ballot. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert regarding human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza.

4) The dam collapse in Russia caused over 6,000 houses to be flooded and over 4,400 people to be evacuated. Putin instructed Minister of Emergency Situations Kurenkov to fly to the disaster area immediately!

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council: The real masterminds behind the Moscow concert hall attack are Ukrainian officials, and Western leaders such as the French president are sponsors of the attack. Russia said Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The US Congress has been slow to approve a new round of aid, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he is willing to obtain aid through loans. Zelenskyy said Ukraine's air defense missiles may be depleted and asked for assistance with "Patriot" systems.

5) The number of security personnel killed in the terrorist attack in southeastern Iran has risen to 15. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran: We will definitely punish Israel for attacking the Iranian consulate in Syria.

6) Israel has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip. At the invitation of the mediating party, Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to participate in the Gaza ceasefire talks.

7) Nicaragua announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Ecuador. Pellegrini won the Slovak presidential election.

8) Sea surface temperatures near Japan continue to hit record highs: large coral reefs are growing wildly, tropical fish are increasing, and strange phenomena are appearing in Tokyo Bay, with some fishermen changing professions.

9) Guinness World Records: A 111-year-old British man is now the world's oldest living man.

The Swedish "environmental girl" was arrested twice by the police while participating in protests in the Netherlands. A bomb attack in southern Syria killed 7 children and injured 2 others.

1) The central bank established a 500 billion yuan re-loan for technological innovation and technological transformation, with an interest rate of 1.75%. The central bank increased its gold reserves for the 17th consecutive month.

2) State Administration of Foreign Exchange: China's foreign exchange reserves rose to US$324.57 billion at the end of March; new measures were introduced to optimize the management of trade foreign exchange business.

3) Many places have issued notices to phase out the lower limit of the first-home loan interest rate starting in April.

4) The Shenzhen Stock Exchange issued fines to 6 institutions for violations in new stock subscriptions.

5) See you on April 9! CATL will launch new energy storage products, aiming to "rewrite the attenuation life curve of energy storage products." Huawei will release car and PC products at the HarmonyOS Spring Communication Conference on April 11.

1) The "National Postgraduate Entrance Examination Retest and Adjustment Service System" for 2024 will open on April 8.

2) Challenging the frontiers of exploration! A Chinese research team plans to make a movie of a black hole.

3) The time and location of the national football team's World Cup qualifier against Thailand have been confirmed: the match will kick off in Shenyang on the evening of June 6. The CBA playoff matchups have been determined, and the 12-to-8 play-in games will begin on the 10th.

4) Artistic swimming World Cup Beijing station: The Chinese team finished with 6 golds and 3 silvers.

1) During the Qingming Festival holiday, Beijing welcomed 9.03 million tourists, generating tourism revenue exceeding 10 billion yuan. The 60 key business districts saw a passenger flow of 21.68 million. Beijing's willow catkin season began on April 7th, with peak times from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. Beijing launched a month-long intensive publicity campaign for medical insurance fund supervision. From April 8th, some domestic routes of Beijing Airport buses have been adjusted.

2) With tourism becoming more convenient, large-scale tour groups have been entering Shanghai. During the three-day Qingming Festival, Shanghai received 6.641 million tourists, generating tourism revenue of 10.68 billion yuan.

3) During the Qingming Festival holiday, Guangdong received a total of 19.828 million tourists, generating tourism revenue of 9.92 billion yuan. In response to extreme weather, Guangzhou has relocated 279 people and handled one case of minor slope collapse.

4) Tianshui, Gansu Province, generated 540 million yuan in tourism revenue during the Qingming Festival holiday. Anhui Province is making every effort to prevent wheat scab to ensure a bumper summer harvest. The wildfire in Eryuan, Yunnan Province, has been extinguished with no casualties.

5) On the afternoon of April 7th, a case involving multiple people wielding weapons and smashing cars occurred near Fuli Road in Linfen, Shanxi Province. Police reported that the relevant individuals involved have been apprehended. The Agricultural Development Bank of China Anhui branch responded to the incident where a boy said he wanted to "become the bank president and inherit the family property": the boy's father is indeed the president, and his parents' positions are compliant.

6) At 4:46 PM on April 7th, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Baicheng County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, with a focal depth of 17 kilometers.

7) There is continuous rain and snow in eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with cold air affecting North China and Northeast China. From 8 PM on April 7th to 8 PM on April 8th, light snow or snow mixed with rain is expected in parts of northwestern Heilongjiang, southern Xinjiang Basin, most of Tibet, central and southern Qinghai, and northern western Sichuan Plateau.

1) Water chestnut is a frequent guest at festive gatherings. Commonly known as water caltrop, it has purplish-black skin, white flesh, sweet and juicy taste, and crisp texture. It has long been known as the "underground pear" and is called the "number one lung-moisturizing fruit," suitable for both raw consumption and cooking.

2) According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)", it is best to consume an average of 12 or more types of food per day and 25 or more types per week. On this basis, you can eat more whole grains, such as brown rice, corn, black rice, and oats, which are rich in dietary fiber, can promote intestinal motility, prevent constipation, and prevent fat accumulation.

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