May 13, 2024 (Monday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

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2024-05-13

May 13, 2024 (Monday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

1) Premier Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Mikhail Mishustin on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

2) The Long March 4B carrier rocket successfully launched the Shiyan-23 satellite into its planned orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

3) Asia's first cylindrical offshore oil and gas processing plant, "Hai Kui No. 1," independently designed and built by China, set sail from Qingdao to the Pearl River Mouth Basin. It can process approximately 5,600 tons of crude oil per day.

4) The volume of goods transported by rail-sea intermodal trains in the Western Land-Sea Corridor in 2024 has exceeded 300,000 TEUs.

5) Pilot programs for comprehensive community development across the country are accelerating, with a total investment of 8.4 billion yuan.

6) The three regions of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei are accelerating the application of a unified social security card.

7) [Rule of Law] Fan Xinzhong, former deputy chief economist and general manager of the Central Plains regional headquarters of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, is under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation. Ren Jianxin, former chairman of China National Chemical Corporation, and one other person are under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation. Wang Jianxin, former secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Bank of China's Henan branch, has been expelled from the Party for serious disciplinary violations and illegal activities. Shaoxing Shengzhou police busted a cross-provincial prostitution ring that used online platforms, arresting 312 suspects and seizing over 12 million yuan in illegal proceeds.

8) [Military] The Chinese peacekeeping medical team in Lebanon invited peacekeeping forces from multiple countries to celebrate International Nurses Day together.

9) [Hong Kong and Macau] Hong Kong's various talent attraction measures have received approximately 290,000 applications. A drone show was held in Wan Chai Harbourfront, Hong Kong, to celebrate the upcoming Buddha's Birthday and Cheung Chau Bun Festival, sending blessings to citizens and tourists.

The Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau launched CAR-T cell therapy for cancer treatment.

10) [Taiwan] Will Tsai Ing-wen really pardon Chen Shui-bian? Former legislator Guo Zhengliang predicts a terrifying outcome.

1) Substantial progress has been made in US-China climate action, with both sides hoping to deepen technical exchanges in the field of circular economy. At the invitation of Peru's Popular Force Party, a delegation from the CCP led by Chen Zhou, vice minister of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, visited Peru from May 8 to 11.

2) The second China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo and Hungary Promotion Conference was held in Budapest. The first stop of the "China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo Visits Africa" event concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. The International Committee of the Red Cross: Director-General Robert Mardini's visit to China highlights the increasingly close ties with China, and he expressed willingness to fully cooperate with China.

3) 300,000 civilians evacuated from Rafah. US media: The US is providing Israel with classified intelligence in exchange for a halt to the offensive. Biden: If Hamas releases the hostages, "there could be a ceasefire tomorrow."

4) Foreign media: Fierce fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian forces claim to have withdrawn from some positions. Russian forces open a new front line targeting Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: The northeastern front is in critical condition. Russian Ministry of Defense: A residential building in Belgorod was hit and collapsed by debris from a Ukrainian Tochka-U missile.

5) Nepalese climbing guide Kami Rita Sherpa sets a new record of 29 ascents of Mount Everest.

6) Continued heavy rains in southern Brazil have killed 136 people and displaced over 500,000.

7) The death toll from a building collapse in South Africa has risen to 16.

1) A research team from the National Development and Reform Commission visited Changchun to investigate the low-altitude economy.

2) The central bank and three other departments: Improve the accuracy of green finance investment and prevent "greenwashing" and "false transformation."

3) The China Securities Regulatory Commission launched an investigation into the actual controller of Zhejiang Ruifengda Asset Management Co., Ltd., who has "absconded."

4) Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing: Adjustments to the real-time trading volume and daily quota balance of northbound trading will be officially implemented on May 13.

1) The State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the Ministry of Emergency Management issued a notice to jointly deploy and carry out a special inspection and rectification of fire safety hazards in cultural relics.

2) National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day: Many places carried out activities to enhance the public's ability to avoid danger and save themselves.

3) 20 broadcasters and hosts received the 2nd China Broadcasting and Hosting "Golden Voice Award."

4) A special exhibition on the Potala Palace is being held at the Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum.

5) Hunan TV singers officially responded to the singers' call to action, and will invite them according to their schedules. Han Hong: I am Han Hong, a Chinese singer, I answer the call!

6) WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam: Wang Chuqin and Chen Meng won the men's and women's singles titles respectively, and the Chinese team won all five championship trophies in this Grand Slam tournament.

1) The Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress conducted special supervision on the work of medical service informatization for the convenience and benefit of the people, strengthening the convenient application of informatization. The sponge city standardization rate of Beijing's built-up areas will reach 36% in 2024. Heating pipelines in 12 old residential areas in Beijing will be updated. Eight high-level innovation platforms in Xiong'an New Area were jointly unveiled.

2) Will electricity prices in Shanghai be increased from June 1st due to the cancellation of peak and off-peak pricing? Official: There is no change, and no adjustment notice has been received.

3) Guangzhou water price hearing: 17 representatives all agreed to the water price reform, one person believed that the increase was too large, Guangzhou plans to increase water prices, and announced two plans.

4) Shenyang issued several policy measures to further promote the settlement of outsiders. Chongqing strives to sign 30 projects with an investment of over 10 billion yuan and 60 projects with an investment of over 5 billion yuan this year, promoting a new breakthrough in investment attraction.

5) A scenic spot in Guizhou charges 9,999 yuan for a ticket. The scenic area: The gypsum crystal flower cave is a cave with high scientific research value, and only 200 people are allowed to enter the cave each year. Rare things are expensive.

6) The Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education and 17 other departments jointly issued the "Special Action Plan for Strengthening and Improving the Mental Health Work of Students in Shaanxi Province in the New Era."

7) There will be heavy rain in southern South China. From 8 PM on May 12 to 8 PM on May 13, there will be moderate to heavy rain in parts of northwestern Heilongjiang, southeastern Fujian, southeastern Yunnan, the southwestern coast of Guangdong, and Hainan Island. Among these areas, there will be heavy rain in parts of southeastern Yunnan and central and eastern Hainan Island; there will be rain and snow in high-altitude areas of eastern Tibet.

1) Smart food choices: Choose less high-oil foods such as fried chicken, fried lotus root, fried eggs, and braised eggplant. Choose more low-oil dishes such as steamed egg, steamed fish, blanched shrimp, cold wood ear salad, and salt-boiled vegetables to avoid excessive oil intake.

2) Smokers should supplement Vitamin C! Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals produced by smoking, so eat more foods rich in Vitamin C, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.

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