Three-minute news briefing for Monday, June 17, 2024
Release time:
2024-06-17

1) On the morning of June 16, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, who is visiting Australia, visited the Adelaide Zoo to inspect the Sino-Australian giant panda protection cooperation and research work.
2) The National Healthcare Security Administration has unified and standardized the price items for obstetrics and gynecology medical services.
3) The 2024 National Social Worker Professional Qualification Examination was held from June 15th to 16th, with 1.889 million applicants.
4) National Forestry and Grassland Administration: 53% of China's treatable desertified land has been effectively treated. China's largest power generating unit for flue gas water extraction was put into operation in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia.

Wheat harvesting in Hebei is coming to an end, and more than 70% of summer corn has been planted.
5) The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued the first red mountain flood disaster meteorological warning of 2024. The State Flood Control Headquarters launched a level IV emergency response for flood prevention in Zhejiang and Guizhou.
6) The No. 1 flood of the Xijiang River in 2024 formed, with 22 rivers and 30 stations in Guangxi experiencing floods exceeding warning levels. Water traffic control was implemented in key waters of Guangxi. Eleven rivers in Fujian experienced floods exceeding warning and guarantee levels. Jiangxi issued a blue flood warning, with local areas expected to experience floods exceeding warning levels by about 2 meters.
7) [Rule of Law] Wu Yingjie, a standing committee member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and director of the Committee of Culture, History and Learning, is under investigation. He formerly served as the secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China.
8) [Military] The Chinese Navy's hospital ship "Peace Ark" set sail to carry out the "Harmonious Mission-2024" task.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] From January to May 2024, Hong Kong received a total of 18 million tourists, of which 13.8 million came from mainland China. Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, cherished warm memories with his sons on Father's Day, thanked his family for their support, and wished all fathers a happy Father's Day.

霍启刚, chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council: Hong Kong's construction of a center for cultural and artistic exchanges between China and foreign countries is full of vitality and potential.
10) [Taiwan] The 16th Straits Forum and Straits Women's Forum were held in Xiamen, with Chen Yiqin attending and delivering a speech. The 16th Straits Forum - Straits Film and Television Season was held in Xiamen. The 17th Cross-Straits, Hong Kong and Macao News Seminar opened in Suzhou. The impact of the declining birthrate is spreading, and various schools in Taiwan are facing challenges in enrollment and school closures.

1) At 00:00 on June 15, Beijing time, the opening match of the 2024 European Cup kicked off in Munich, Germany. "Chinese language screens the European Cup" became a hot search topic. Five Chinese companies became official sponsors of the European Cup, setting a record for the most sponsors ever. The first unit of the Sujiginari Hydropower Station on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor started water commissioning. In May, the China-Europe freight train achieved a record high monthly volume.
2) The Ukraine Peace Summit was held in Switzerland. It is reported that the draft declaration will describe Russia as an "aggressor." Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer commented on the Swiss conference: Without representatives from Asia, Africa, and South America, we will not be able to change Russia's mind.
3) CNN announced the rules for the first Biden-Trump debate: including two commercial breaks, no props, and the microphones of the two presidential candidates will remain muted unless confirmed to speak. A shooting at a water park in Michigan, USA, injured at least nine people. The White House: Qatar and Egypt will hold talks with Hamas on ceasefire negotiations.
4) Russian Ministry of Defense: A naval formation of the Russian Pacific Fleet will conduct joint exercises with the Egyptian naval forces in the Mediterranean Sea. A hostage-taking incident occurred at a detention center in Rostov Oblast, Russia.
5) On the 15th local time, tens of thousands of Israelis launched protests in Tel Aviv, demanding that the Israeli government cease fire and stop the war. The Israeli army said it implemented a "tactical military pause" in parts of southern Gaza. Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza Strip.
6) German Chancellor Scholz believes Biden will win the election: Many speculations about the election results are a bit strange.
7) Multiple polls: The Conservative Party, led by British Prime Minister Sunak, will suffer a historic defeat. Large-scale demonstrations were held in many parts of France against the rise of the far-right.

8) Fourteen Jordanian citizens died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, and another 17 are missing.

1) By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the installed capacity of new energy storage in China exceeded 35 million kilowatts.
2) Xiaomi reported on anti-corruption cases: Two general managers in Western Europe and Latin America were dismissed for suspected corruption.
3) Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Hainan jointly promoted the production and sales docking of lychees and longans, with on-site signings totaling 437 million yuan.

1) Six affiliated normal universities implemented a combined undergraduate and postgraduate teacher training program with public funding, strengthening the training of primary and secondary school teachers at the postgraduate level and supporting public-funded normal students to study for full-time education master's degrees before fulfilling their teaching commitments.
2) The Qian Xuesen Engineering and Technology Science Symposium was held, and four scholars received the first Qian Xuesen Outstanding Youth Award.
3) The academic symposium "Zuo Zongtang and Xinjiang" was held in Hami City, Xinjiang, with more than 50 historians and cultural experts from across the country attending.
4) The exhibition "Those Beautiful Women - Women's Relics from the Han and Roman Periods" opened at the Hunan Provincial Museum, with national treasures such as the genuine article of the plain gauze single garment with curved lapel being exhibited for the first time.

5) Light Media: Light Media is jointly developing the film version of "The Three-Body Problem" with Three-Body Universe Company, directed by Zhang Yimou. The original Guangdong puppet show "One Day and One Night" made its debut at the China Puppet Art Theatre.
6) World Women's Volleyball League Hong Kong Station: The Chinese women's volleyball team defeated the Turkish women's volleyball team 3-2, achieving three consecutive victories. The Chinese women's volleyball team won 3-0 against Germany, officially advancing to the Paris Olympics.
7) The 2024 National Men's Basketball League kicked off in Hefei, Anhui, with Anhui Wenyi defeating Guangxi Weizhuang. The 2024 Modern Pentathlon World Championships men's individual final was held in Zhengzhou, attracting 344 athletes from 42 countries and regions.

1) Beijing issues an orange high-temperature warning, with temperatures in the plains expected to reach above 37℃ from June 17th to 18th, 13:00 to 17:00. Please take precautions.
2) Over 40 ambassadors and envoys visiting Shanghai: "China's creativity is amazing", looking forward to deepening cooperation in various fields with Chinese cities, including Shanghai.
3) The Wushen Expressway Shixing Connector opens, shortening the travel time between Ganzhou and Shenzhen by half an hour. The Guangzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has issued "Several Measures to Continuously Advance the Rectification of Formalism and Reduce the Burden on the Grassroots", focusing on rectifying formalism that increases the burden on the grassroots level.
4) The first "Happiness Train", G520 from Xi'an North to Guangzhou Baiyun, commences operation, further reducing travel time between Xi'an and Guangzhou.
The 5th Northwest Educational Equipment Expo is held in Xi'an, focusing on innovative digital leadership.

5) China's "Violin Hometown": Huangqiao has become a major global producer of violins, producing over 700,000 violins annually, accounting for 70% of China's total violin output.
6) Continued high temperatures in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and other areas, with local temperatures of 37-39℃ in Shandong, Hebei, and Henan. From 20:00 on June 16th to 20:00 on June 17th, there will be moderate to heavy rain in central and southern Jiangsu, eastern and southern Southwest China, northern and southeastern coastal areas of South China, and northern Heilongjiang. Heavy to torrential rain is expected in parts of central Hunan, central Jiangxi, southern Zhejiang, northern Fujian, southeastern Guizhou, and northeastern Guangxi, with locally extremely heavy rain.


1) A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seafood (reducing red meat and sweets) can help prevent and improve depressive symptoms.
2) Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt provide ample high-quality protein and calcium, and are one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D. Fermented dairy products like yogurt and cheese also provide probiotics.
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