May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast
Release time:
2024-05-15

1) The General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of the Administrative Law Enforcement Coordination and Supervision System".
2) Ministry of Commerce: The 13th Central China Expo will be held in Changsha, Hunan from May 31 to June 2, adopting a six-province joint model for the first time.
3) National Center for Disease Control and Prevention: As of May 12, a total of 25 sequences of the KP.2 variant of the novel coronavirus have been monitored in China's domestic cases, and the possibility of triggering a new peak of infections in the short term is low.
4) Ministry of Natural Resources: In 2023, 124 new mineral deposits were discovered nationwide, and investment in non-oil and gas geological exploration has seen positive growth for three consecutive years.
5) State Post Bureau: The total time for express delivery services in the first quarter was 58.69 hours, a decrease of 1.79 hours year-on-year.
6) The local standard "Ecological Monitoring Indicators of the Sanjiangyuan National Park" has passed the review and will be released at a later date. Chinese scientists have created a new "spatial map" of the macaque brain.

7) [Rule of Law] The Supreme People’s Procuratorate released its 52nd batch of guiding cases. In April 2024, the number of reports on illegal and harmful information online received nationwide increased by 14% year-on-year. Zhu Shixi, secretary of the Nanyang Municipal Committee of Henan Province, is under investigation. Meng Qingyin, former head of the first inspection team of the Anhui Provincial Committee, is under investigation. Prosecutors have formally charged Liu Lixian, former secretary of the discipline inspection commission of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, with bribery. An Qingsong, former president of the China Futures Association, has been expelled from the party and dismissed from public office. Luo Chongchuang was executed on May 14 for repeatedly raping and molesting young girls while working as an elementary school teacher. Ma Cheng, who murdered and buried a body near National Highway 18 years ago, was executed. Two women were detained for throwing coins onto the tarmac at Wuhan Tianhe Airport to pray for good fortune. Police issued an urgent warning: Throwing coins near airplanes can have disastrous consequences. A grassroots employee of an e-commerce platform in Hangzhou was charged with bribery of 92 million yuan for being able to approve store permissions.
8) [Military] On May 13, local time, the Chinese participating troops in the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2024" joint military exercise arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia.
9) [Hong Kong and Macao] The British police announced the prosecution of three people, including Chinese citizens, on the pretext of assisting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s intelligence department. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee strongly urged the British side to handle the matter fairly. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Urges the UK to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens in the UK. Hong Kong Tourism Board: The number of visitors to Hong Kong in the first four months of 2024 has doubled.
10) [Taiwan] The Kuomintang think tank held a press conference on the so-called "Taiwan Security Strategy Act Draft", which lists the mainland as a hypothetical enemy.

1) Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 16 to 17. On May 14, the US government announced that it would impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other products. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuted the US Treasury Secretary’s "overcapacity theory": This is called "only the officials are allowed to set fire, but the common people are not allowed to light lamps". We firmly oppose and strongly protest! The Ministry of Commerce responded to the US’s increase in tariffs on some products imported from China under Section 301. Chinese Embassy in the US: Opposes the US’s attacks and smear campaign against China under the guise of combating illegal immigration.
2) A UN vehicle was attacked while traveling to a hospital in Rafah, killing one international staff member. UN Secretary-General Guterres strongly condemned the attack. UN officials called for continued efforts to promote peace in Yemen. China called for a political and diplomatic solution to the Yemen issue. World Meteorological Organization: Geomagnetic storms highlight the importance of space weather forecasting.
3) Biden signed a bill banning the import of Russian uranium into the United States. The US said it is accelerating the delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. On May 14, local time, US Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine by train for a visit.

US April PPI rose 0.5% month-on-month, exceeding expectations.
4) After being nominated as Russian defense minister, Belousov spoke publicly for the first time: Military personnel should receive better housing, medical care, and benefits. The Ukrainian foreign minister and Zelensky’s wife visited Serbia.

5) Turkish President Erdogan said that more than 1,000 Hamas members are receiving treatment in Turkey. Turkish officials urgently explained: The Palestinians receiving treatment in Turkey are civilians.
6) A series of car accidents occurred on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway, resulting in 3 deaths.
7) Strong winds and thunderstorms hit Mumbai, India, causing an advertising billboard to collapse, resulting in 14 deaths and 70 injuries.


1) National Bureau of Statistics: In the first ten days of May, the prices of 29 important raw materials in the circulation field increased.
2) The first revision in 18 years, the top-level design of the national unified electricity market has arrived—the National Development and Reform Commission issued the "Basic Rules for Electricity Market Operation", which will come into effect on July 1, 2024.
3) The central bank punished seven units that refused to accept cash, reminding people that they can seek legal redress if they encounter such situations.
4) Tencent's first-quarter social network revenue was 30.5 billion yuan, down 2% year-on-year. GPT-4o reignites the AI boom! Analysts warn that the supply shortage of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips will continue throughout the year.
5) 980 yuan for annual access! Personal information of billionaires such as Zhong Shanshan was leaked.
6) Yesterday’s closing prices:
Shanghai Composite Index: 3145.77/-0.07%
Shenzhen Component Index: 9668.73/-0.05%
ChiNext Index: 1855.60/-0.26%
Hang Seng Index: 19073.71/-0.22%

1) Ding Xuexiang emphasized at the national video conference on employment and entrepreneurship for college graduates and other young people that all efforts should be made to promote employment for college graduates and ensure overall stability in the youth employment situation. The Ministry of Education issued a negative list of 12 items for basic education, prohibiting campus bullying and collective supplementary classes during holidays.
2) Ten years after the successful application for World Heritage status, the first exhibition of archaeological achievements across the entire Grand Canal waterway opened in Yangzhou.

A research report on the clothing of the clothed pottery figurines of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty’s Yangling Mausoleum has been released. The clothed pottery figurines originally wore clothes made of hemp and silk, and there were remnants of cowhide on the armored warrior figurines.
3) The Sino-French co-produced documentary "Kangxi and Louis XIV" opened the 10th French Chinese Film Festival. Shen Teng's "Super Family" won the Golden Broom Award for Most Disappointing Film, while Allen and Chen Qiaoen won Best Actor and Actress. Zhang Guoli, Wang Gang, and Zhang Tielin's new drama "Old Guys" has begun airing.
4) Chinese scientist Yan Ning won the 2024 World Outstanding Female Scientist Award. A Chinese research team has made a major breakthrough in Astragalus biocontrol technology.
5) The Chinese Table Tennis Association has announced the list of athletes participating in the Paris Olympics. Chen Meng secured the second singles spot, teaming up with Sun Yingsha for another Paris showdown. Wang Manyu missed out on singles after losing a final qualifying match. Veteran Olympian Liu Ruiqi will be the first Chinese torchbearer at the Paris Olympics.


1) Beijing is promoting the integration of ideological and political education in primary and secondary schools, with five districts taking the lead in establishing reform and innovation pilot zones.
2) Shanghai has revised its non-motorized vehicle management regulations: carrying electric bicycles or their batteries into elevator cabs is prohibited. A survey of thousands of Shanghai residents on "cigarette smoke": nearly 60% of people frequently encounter "secondhand smoke". Hangzhou: eligible part-time graduate students can receive a 30,000 yuan living allowance.
3) New requirements for building design in Shenzhen: reducing common area, to be officially released soon.
4) 14 departments in Shaanxi Province have issued the "Shaanxi Provincial Implementation Plan for Consumer Goods Trade-in", covering trade-in programs for automobiles and home appliances, as well as kitchen and bathroom renovations.
5) A couple in Qingdao refused a street interview, leading the host to advise them to break up? The program team: the host has been suspended.
6) Strong winds, temperature drops, and sandstorms in the north, while heavy rain is expected in Guizhou, Guangxi, and other areas. From 8 PM on May 14th to 8 PM on May 15th, moderate to heavy rain is expected in southeastern Sichuan, eastern Yunnan, western Guizhou, western Guangxi, southeastern Tibet, and Hainan.



1) Scientific research has found that foods containing phenolic compounds, such as dairy products, green tea, and apples, help remove odors. After eating onions, a lingering odor can be reduced by drinking a small cup of yogurt or milk, or some green tea.
2) Bitter melon, with its bitter taste and cold nature, has the effects of clearing heat and purging fire. Its vitamin C and potassium content are higher than those of common vegetables, helping maintain electrolyte balance. The bitter melon glycoside and bitter substances it contains can stimulate appetite and promote digestion.
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