Three-minute news breakfast on Monday, April 29, 2024
Release time:
2024-04-29

1) Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of vigorously developing intelligent, connected, and new energy vehicles during a 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition investigation, promoting the high-end, intelligent, and green upgrading of the automotive industry.

Premier Li Qiang met with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, in Beijing on April 28. Li stated that Tesla's development in China is a successful example of Sino-US economic and trade cooperation.
2) The Shenzhou 17 astronauts are scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site on April 30. The mission progress bar is almost full; let's look forward to the Shenzhou 17 crew's return! China's largest-thrust liquid-propellant engine ignition test was successfully completed.

3) The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with three other ministries including the National Development and Reform Commission, has jointly formulated the "Action Plan for Cleaning Up Marine Litter in Coastal Cities," which will be issued and implemented in the near future, systematically carrying out a three-year, comprehensive cleanup of marine litter.
4) The 2024 medical insurance fund flight inspection work conducted its first "review." The National Immigration Administration: From May 6 onwards, the reissue and supplementary issuance of entry and exit documents can be handled entirely online.
5) 29 provinces have announced their first-quarter economic performance. Jilin, with a growth rate of 6.5%, ranked first. The main indicators in the eastern region accelerated, leading the national economy towards positive growth.
6) The Hanjiang River experienced the third flood of 2024. The Ministry of Water Resources launched a level IV emergency response for flood control. Guangdong: Heavy to torrential rain is expected from the night of April 29 to May 1.
7) [Rule of Law] In March, 7,859 cases of violations of the spirit of the eight central regulations were investigated nationwide. Liu Haichang, former vice mayor of Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, was "double-opened." Hu Jinmu, former deputy director of the Guangdong Provincial Taxation Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, was expelled from the party. The Hunan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision publicly reported six typical cases of violations of regulations on banquets. Lü Chuanwen, former party secretary of Dongfeng Motor (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Company, is under investigation.
8) [Military] The Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration recently issued a navigation warning: From April 28 to 30, shooting exercises will be conducted in parts of the South China Sea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day; entry is prohibited.
9) [Hong Kong and Macau] The 2024 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong stop will be held in mid-June. Hezhou, Guangxi held a tourism promotion event in Macau.
10) [Taiwan] The Taiwan Affairs Office: Hopes that Taiwan will resume cross-strait air and sea direct links as soon as possible. The Cross-Strait Air Transport Exchange Working Committee once again called for the speedy resumption of cross-strait passenger direct flights. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Will prioritize the resumption of tourism for Fujian residents to Matsu. The Canada China (Friendly) Peaceful Unification Promotion Association held a symposium commemorating the centenary of Huangpu and cross-strait peaceful development.

1) Wang Yi spoke with French President's Diplomatic Advisor, Bonnie, by phone: Hopes that France will encourage the EU to continue to pursue a positive and pragmatic policy towards China. China lodged a strong protest against Japan's negative moves regarding the Diaoyu Islands.
2) International Chinese Language Day themed activities were held in Stockholm, Sweden, showcasing the beauty of Chinese characters and the long and rich history of Chinese civilization. The exhibition "A Glance Through a Millennium—The Appearance of Countries Along the Belt and Road in Thangka Paintings" was held in Thailand.

Anti-war protests at American universities spread to multiple countries, with students at French and Australian universities responding.
3) US Secretary of State Blinken claimed in an interview with US media that US chip export controls are not intended to "contain or hinder" China's development. On April 27, local time, anti-Israel protesters stormed the venue of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, hanging a Palestinian flag on the outside wall of the hotel.

Nebraska and Iowa in the US were hit by tornadoes: Numerous houses were razed to the ground, and over 50 million people are threatened.
4) The Russian presidential press secretary: The EU's attempt to sanction Russian liquefied natural gas will "backfire" on Europe.
5) On April 27, the Israeli army launched air strikes on southern and central Gaza, killing at least 16 people.
6) Japan suddenly announced that four technology categories related to semiconductors and quantum computing will be subject to export controls. Another scandal hits a Japanese pharmaceutical company; data falsification at the well-known stomach medicine "Seirogan" manufacturer has lasted over 30 years. The continued depreciation of the yen is affecting citizens' overseas travel, forcing them to choose relatively cheaper countries.
7) US media: King Charles III's health is not good, and funeral plans are regularly updated.
8) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet: An ammunition depot exploded in western Cambodia, killing 20 soldiers and injuring many others.

1) The Ministry of Commerce issued the "Three-Year Action Plan for Digital Commerce (2024-2026)."
2) The second phase of the 135th Canton Fair concluded on April 27. More than 190,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions attended, a 22.1% increase compared to the same period last year.
3) As the "May Day" holiday approaches, the domestic refined oil retail price will face a new round of adjustment window. Institutions predict that filling a 50-liter tank of 92# gasoline may save about 3.5 yuan.
4) On the afternoon of April 28, Zhou Hongyi held an offline auction at the 360 Building to sell a Maybach, starting at 600 yuan, and it was eventually sold for 9.9 million yuan.

5) China has a total of 369 unicorn companies. Kweichow Moutai achieved a "successful start" in the first quarter, with its total revenue and total profit for the quarter hitting record highs. Wuliangye: First-quarter net profit reached 14.045 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.98%.

1) The 19th "China's Outstanding Young Women Scientists Award" ceremony was held, attended by Shen Yiqin, chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation, who presented the awards.
2) Ministry of Education: Compulsory education will continue to focus on dropout prevention and retention, effectively guaranteeing the right of school-age children to receive compulsory education.
3) "Don't search for it," "Not forwarding is not a Chinese." The Cyberspace Administration of China recently issued a notice to launch a two-month special campaign, "Clear and Bright: Cracking Down on Illegal Information Outbound Links."
4) The Zhongguancun Forum held its first space science forum, with China and foreign countries discussing future comprehensive exchanges and cooperation. The 8th China Science Fiction Convention in Beijing: International dissemination of Chinese science fiction is becoming more diversified, networked, and three-dimensional, with its overseas influence gradually increasing.
5) Lei Jun responds to Wuhan University's 1.3 billion yuan donation: When I received scholarships, I vowed to repay 10,000 times over.
6) On the Publication and Distribution of "Ren Bishi on Party Building". 42 works of flowers and birds by Zhao Hongqi, a famous Hunan gongbi painter, are exhibited in Guangzhou.

1) Beijing Municipal Education Commission responds to enrollment policy: Solidly promoting the high-quality and balanced development of compulsory education. Beijing launches the Ultra-High Definition Audio-Visual Pioneer Action Plan.
2) The 2024 International Consumption Season and the 5th Shanghai "May 5 Shopping Festival" launched in Shanghai. The first batch of 2,000 sets, Nanjing state-owned enterprises pilot the "trade-in" of existing houses.
3) Shenzhen's permanent resident population hits a record high, reaching 17,790,100 at the end of 2023, an increase of 128,300 compared to the end of 2023, ranking first among Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen in terms of population growth.
4) Chengdu relaxes housing purchase policies starting April 29: No lottery, no purchase qualification review. Chongqing Gas Group Company: A total of 1182 cases of overcharging gas fees were found, and all problematic charges have been fully refunded.
5) Around 3 pm on April 27, Zhongluotan Town in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, experienced extreme weather in the form of a tornado, resulting in 5 deaths and 33 injuries.

6) Heavy rainfall and strong convection in southern China. From 8 pm on April 28 to 8 pm on April 29, parts of southern Gansu, northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, northern Hebei, northern Beijing, southern Jianghan, central and southern Jiangnan, eastern Southwest China, northeastern Guangxi, and central and northern Guangdong experienced moderate to heavy rain. Among these areas, parts of southeastern and western Hunan, southwestern Jiangxi, southeastern Sichuan Basin, central and southern Chongqing, northern Guizhou, and northwestern Guangdong experienced heavy rain or torrential rain.


1) Long-term dieting can lead to a decrease in the body's metabolic capacity, causing hormonal disorders and endocrine imbalances, manifested as fatigue, weakness, chloasma, irritability, and mood swings. Moreover, excessive dieting can trigger the body's self-protection mechanism, lowering the basal metabolic rate, which may lead to the situation of "not losing weight even when eating less".
2) Studies have shown that soy isoflavones have a certain effect on alleviating menopausal symptoms, delaying female aging, and preventing osteoporosis after menopause. Regularly eating natto, douchi, and fermented tofu are good sources of soy isoflavones.
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