Three-minute news breakfast on Thursday, June 20, 2024
Release time:
2024-06-20

1) A Central Military Commission political work meeting was held in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province from June 17 to 19. Xi Jinping attended the meeting and delivered an important speech, emphasizing the implementation of the new era's political strategy for military building to provide a strong political guarantee for the cause of strengthening the military. On the afternoon of June 18, Xi Jinping conducted an inspection and investigation in Qinghai Province.

2) On the morning of June 19, local time, Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister Anwar at the Malaysian Prime Minister's Office. On the afternoon of June 19, Premier Li Qiang met with the Malaysian Supreme Head of State, Ibrahim, at the Malaysian National Palace.
3) The General Office of the State Council issued "Several Policy Measures to Promote the High-Quality Development of Venture Capital".
4) The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management pre-allocated 346 million yuan in central natural disaster relief funds. 916 million yuan in water conservancy disaster relief funds were allocated. The Ministry of Water Resources launched a level IV emergency response for flood defense in Anhui and Hubei provinces.
5) The National Narcotics Control Commission released a report: China's drug problem is generally controllable.
6) China's "Heqi No. 1" nuclear power steam supply project was completed and put into operation, with an annual steam supply capacity of 4.8 million tons.

Guizhou Province has achieved a number of major breakthroughs in mineral exploration, discovering 650 million tons of phosphate resources.
7) [Rule of Law] In 2023, administrative review agencies at all levels across the country handled 352,000 cases. The public security organs have officially launched an investigation into the money laundering clues related to Tong Moumou, reported by the US side. Five people were murdered in a certain area of Hohhot, and the police issued a reward notice. The first instance verdict in the case of a temple abbot and a female anchor having a relationship and being blackmailed: the female anchor received a suspended sentence, and her husband was sentenced to five and a half years. On June 19, it was reported online that a Fudan University student slapped a teacher at the graduation ceremony. Staff responded that the police have taken the student who hit the person to take notes, and the reason is still under investigation.
8) [Military] The Philippines claims that Chinese coast guard ships boarded a Philippine vessel near Ren'ai Reef and confiscated firearms. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: The Chinese coast guard acted professionally and with restraint, urging the Philippines to immediately stop its infringement and provocative actions.
9) [Hong Kong and Macau] "Bus-style" freight trains have been launched in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Foreign Ministry's Commissioner's Office in Hong Kong held a lecture on the National Security Law, with 90 Hong Kong primary and secondary school principals participating.
10) [Taiwan] Taiwan authorities warn: Taiwan's severe and fatal COVID-19 cases have doubled week-on-week. Another low-level mistake! A Taiwanese dictionary claims that the Mississippi River is the longest in the world, drawing criticism for misleading readers.

1) On June 18, local time, Ding Xuexiang met with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Sefcovic, in Brussels, Belgium, and jointly held the fifth high-level China-EU dialogue on environment and climate. Chen Wenqing met with Singaporean Prime Minister Huang Xuncai and attended the fourth high-level forum on China-Singapore social governance. Ministry of Commerce: resolutely opposes the UK's sanctions against five Chinese companies. The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs slandered China's legitimate and lawful rights protection and law enforcement actions in Ren'ai Reef. The Chinese embassy: strongly condemns and resolutely opposes! Our embassy lodged a strong protest against South Korea's public discussion of the South China Sea issue. US officials will ask Japan and the Netherlands to impose new restrictions on China's semiconductor industry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: hopes that relevant countries will distinguish right from wrong.
2) The International Monetary Fund's Shanghai Regional Center was officially launched. WHO: Using vaccination as a political weapon will have serious consequences. US media: NASA took the first photos of the Chang'e 6 landing site on the far side of the moon.

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte will become the new NATO Secretary-General.
3) US: Ukraine will join NATO, but it must first defeat Russia. US technology company Nvidia has become the highest-valued company in the US stock market. The return time of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been postponed again. The Swedish parliament approved the use of bases throughout Sweden by the US military.
4) After a 24-year absence, Putin arrived in Pyongyang on June 19, and Kim Jong Un greeted him at the airport. Putin enthusiastically invited Kim Jong Un to ride his "Aurus" car, and after mutual courtesy, they got into the car. Putin highly praised North Korea's support for the military operations in Ukraine, and Russia and North Korea signed a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty." Putin: If one party is invaded by another country, the other party must provide assistance. Putin drove a Russian-made car, "Aurus," with Kim Jong Un for a drive on the streets of Pyongyang.

5) After Putin proposed conditions for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister revealed: Russia and the US have not held talks on Putin's proposal. Ukrainian Prime Minister: Negotiations for Ukraine to join the EU will start on the 25th.
6) The Israeli military approved an "operational plan" to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon. Syrian military: Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria killed one officer. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office released a report confirming that the "Mentor" cargo ship, previously attacked by Yemeni Houthi rebels, has sunk in the Red Sea.
7) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a "national population emergency".
8) Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 35 Tunisian citizens died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. A fire at an ammunition depot in the Chadian capital caused multiple casualties.
9) A bridge under construction in India collapsed: costing 120 million rupees, parts of the bridge were washed away in seconds.


1) Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), said at the 2024 Lujiazui Forum on June 19 that it is necessary to expand patient capital and attract more long-term capital into the capital market. The CSRC released eight measures to deepen the reform of the STAR Market. CSRC: Studying the timely launch of the STAR 50 index futures and options.
2) PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng: It is necessary to study the inclusion of M1 in the statistical scope to better reflect the true situation of money supply.
3) Li Yunze, director of the National Financial Regulatory Administration: will study and issue guiding opinions on promoting the high-quality development of the insurance industry.
4) SSE: The STAR Market will pilot the unified implementation of a maximum quotation exclusion ratio of 3%.
5) BYD announced: a reward of up to 5 million yuan to combat "black public relations".
6) Yesterday's closing price:
Shanghai Composite Index 3018.05/-0.40%
Shenzhen Component Index 9219.07/-1.07%
ChiNext 1788.50/-1.26%
Hang Seng Index 18430.39/+2.87%

1) The Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee posthumously awarded Comrade Xu Limin the title of "Role Model of the Times".

2) The Ministry of Education released a Q&A on the 2024 college entrance examination volunteer application.
3) The 30th Beijing International Book Fair opened on June 19 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, showcasing 220,000 books from China and abroad.
4) Guizhou's "Village Super" announces a new dream: to hold a "Village Super" World Cup in 2028.
5) The 25-person roster for the Chinese women's volleyball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced: Zhu Ting leads the team, with Zhang Changning and Li Yingying also included.
6) Chinese swimmer tests positive for doping? Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Zero tolerance" for doping issues.

1) Beijing police report on the handling of the "embassy vehicle driver and woman parking dispute": A fine was imposed and an administrative case was filed.

2) The 2024 World Smart Industry Expo was grandly held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) from June 20 to 23. This year's exhibition covers an area of approximately 100,000 square meters, focusing on AI, intelligent connected vehicles, and other high-tech fields. It aims to lead the development of the smart industry and create a benchmark event. The exhibition features 10 themed exhibition areas, showcasing cutting-edge products and achievements in smart technology, bringing together globally renowned companies, and providing visitors with a panoramic view of the charm of modern smart technology.
3) A 54-year-old man was arrested for stabbing three people at Shanghai's Hecun Road Station. Police confirmed that the stabbing incident occurred outside the security checkpoint. Zhejiang achieves full coverage of electricity demand-side management policies. The main bridge pier of the Huninghe High-speed Railway Anhui section crossing the Hushan Expressway has been topped out. The Huangmaohai Cross-sea Channel is fully connected, linking Jiangmen and Zhuhai.

4) Guilin, Guangxi upgraded its flood red alert. Heavy rain in Guilin turned some urban streets into Venice, with residents using boats to travel. Heavy rainfall has affected more than 580,000 people in Fujian, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue efforts. Anhui launched a level IV emergency response to major meteorological disasters (heavy rain). Hebei issued a drought orange warning.
5) The first batch of fresh cherries imported from Uzbekistan into Sichuan have arrived. Netizens suggest accelerating the renovation of buildings in the historical city center, Xi'an: will conduct appearance control.
6) More than one million Chinese sturgeon were released in 2024, the largest annual release in history.
7) Heavy rainfall in Guizhou, Hubei, and Anhui, and thunderstorms in North China and Northeast China. From 8 pm on June 19 to 8 pm on June 20, parts of southern Jiangsu and Anhui, Shanghai, central and northern Zhejiang, northern Jiangxi, southern Hubei, central and northern Hunan, central and eastern Guizhou, northern Guangxi, northeastern Heilongjiang, and northeastern Qinghai experienced moderate to heavy rain.


1) Avoid high temperatures and humidity during summer exercise. The best time is between 6:00 am and 9:00 am, or between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, as these times are relatively cooler. Those with poor heat tolerance or illnesses should avoid excessive exercise in hot environments to prevent heatstroke.
2) Experts suggest: Try not to wear thin-soled sandals in summer, nor thin-strapped high-heeled sandals or flip-flops. Choose shoes with "thick soles and many straps," which not only increases comfort but also reduces the impact of the ground on the feet.
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