Three-minute news breakfast on Wednesday, June 19, 2024

1) The National Development and Reform Commission responded to the EU's plan to impose temporary anti-subsidy duties on imported Chinese electric vehicles: Under the guise of fair competition, it undermines fair competition, which we firmly oppose. The Philippines unilaterally submitted a case concerning the delimitation of the continental shelf in the South China Sea. China responded: The Philippines' move infringes upon China's sovereignty and jurisdiction, violates international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and violates the relevant provisions of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.

2) NATO warned China that it would "pay a price" if it continued to help Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: NATO should reflect on itself instead of arbitrarily smearing and attacking China. China and UNESCO renewed the Great Wall Scholarship Program, jointly supporting 75 young students and scholars from developing countries to study and research in China each year. The UN Secretary-General called on the international community to jointly address desertification and drought.

An Indian citizen has been extradited to the United States for allegedly participating in the assassination of a Sikh separatist. A strategic retreat? The US Marine Corps in Okinawa will be relocated to Guam.

4) Trick exposed? Court testimony in the UK reveals that MI5 identified a "Chinese spy" in 2022 to divert attention from the Prime Minister's "Partygate" scandal. German police threw immigrants to the Polish border, and Poland demanded an explanation. An elected mayor in southern Mexico was shot dead. Two migrant boat accidents occurred in southern Italy, resulting in 11 deaths and 66 missing.

5) Putin signed an order to dismiss four deputy defense ministers. The Russian Pacific Fleet will hold military exercises in multiple waters. KCNA: Putin said that Russia and North Korea "will raise bilateral cooperation to a higher level".

South Korea said that a North Korean soldier crossed the military demarcation line, and the North Korean side has not yet responded. The number of cases of "flesh-eating bacteria" infection in Japan has exceeded 1,000, with Tokyo reporting the most cases.

7) The Israeli army said that it will take "several weeks" to complete the operation in the Rafah area. The Israeli Prime Minister's residence was attacked by protesters. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin was indicted and granted bail.

8) A bus fire in Zimbabwe killed at least six people, injured many others, and left two missing.

1) State Taxation Administration: The tax authorities have not organized nationwide, industry-wide, or concentrated tax inspections, and there is no arrangement to investigate the past 20 or 30 years.

2) The Ministry of Commerce announced its 2024 regulatory legislative plan, including improving the foreign investment system.

3) The central bank: Studying and issuing an action plan to further improve the convenience of cross-border financial services in the Shanghai International Financial Center.

4) China Telecom established a low-altitude economy industry alliance.

5) Sunscreen clothing is selling well, and many listed companies are competing for the new track.

1) The Ministry of Education reminds all candidates and parents: Do not easily believe in "high-priced" guidance and consultation to avoid unnecessary economic losses and risks in volunteer application.

2) Ministry of Civil Affairs: In the first quarter of 2024, the number of marriages and divorces decreased year-on-year, with a decrease of 178,000 marriage registrations.

3) The Swimming Center of the General Administration of Sport of China announced the list of participants in the Paris Olympics, with many Olympic champions selected, including Quan Hongchan and Zhang Yufei.

1) Beijing police comprehensively crack down on illegal "racing and street-racing" behaviors.

2) Starting June 18, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River will enter the plum rain season from south to north.

3) Guangzhou, Foshan, and Huizhou will jointly develop an ultra-high-definition video and smart home appliance cluster, with a target total output value exceeding 1.5 trillion yuan. Guangdong Maoming reported a conflict between urban management and vendors: 1 person was dismissed, and 5 people were suspended for investigation.

4) Guangxi: 25 rivers and 39 stations exceeded the warning level, continuing to issue a yellow flood warning, and the Liujiang River experienced its first flood of the year. The Ganjiang River experienced the second flood of 2024, and the flood disaster has affected 365,000 people in Jiangxi. Anhui issued a dual warning for geological disasters and mountain torrent disasters.

A mountain torrent and debris flow disaster in Changji City, Xinjiang, resulted in 4 people missing.

6) Some areas in Henan have lifted the drought emergency response. Nine regions in Gansu have launched a level IV emergency response to drought prevention.

1) It is recommended to always carry a light cardigan in summer. When the outdoor ultraviolet rays are too strong, it can be used for sun protection; when entering an indoor environment with low air conditioning temperature, it can be worn to prevent catching a cold.

2) In summer, you can eat mung bean porridge, adzuki bean porridge, lotus leaf porridge, and mint porridge, which have certain functions of dispelling summer heat and producing body fluid, and are delicious.