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August 13, 2024 (Tuesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

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2024-08-13

August 13, 2024 (Tuesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

1) This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has decided to launch a concentrated selection and conferment of national medals and honorary titles, solemnly commending a group of meritorious model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the construction and development of New China.

2) In the first seven months of this year, China's railways sent over 2.5 billion passengers, setting a new historical high for the same period.

3) A new historical high for the same period! The total value of foreign trade in the nine mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area reached 4.96 trillion yuan in the first seven months.

4) China successfully released rescued wild elephants back into the wild for the first time.

5) Yellow River Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources: The Yellow River has maintained continuous flow for 25 consecutive years.

6) Joint announcement by four ministries: Since the implementation of the fishing ban on the Yangtze River, the overall recovery of aquatic biological resources in the Yangtze River has been positive.

7) [Rule of Law] The Supreme People's Procuratorate reported on the phased progress of the "Protecting People's Livelihood" special operation, including supporting over 23,500 lawsuits filed by migrant workers. A 37-year-old female judge in Henan was tragically murdered while upholding the law; officials stated that the perpetrator committed suicide by poisoning out of fear of punishment and is out of danger. CCTV exposed the black industrial chain of scrapped vehicles flowing back into the market; Lianyungang Donghai County, Jiangsu Province, reported that it has launched investigations into the individuals and businesses involved. In Tancheng, Shandong, someone used a crossbow to shoot people; the police responded that the perpetrator, dissatisfied with a repair shop, injured two people who came to repair their vehicles, and the suspect was apprehended on the spot.

8) [Military] The Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning: From 6:00 on August 13 to 18:00 on August 14, military exercises will be conducted in parts of the South China Sea, and entry is prohibited.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] The Hong Kong, China team concluded its Olympic journey with its best-ever performance; the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council sent a congratulatory message. The Hong Kong and Macao Liaison Office: The performance of the Hong Kong, China delegation at the Olympic Games has greatly inspired the spirit of all sectors in Hong Kong. John Lee: Every athlete from the Hong Kong, China team is a hero in the hearts of the citizens. The Hong Kong court rejected the appeals of Jimmy Lai and six others. The election day for the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region is set for October 13, 2024.

10) [Taiwan] Taiwan media: Two police officers in Taoyuan, Taiwan were shot by a wanted criminal during an arrest, with one officer injured.

1) Ukrainian troops entered Russian territory; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Noted the relevant situation and called on all parties to abide by the "three principles" for de-escalation. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs answered reporters' questions on the first high-level meeting of the China-Indonesia "2+2" dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers: Both sides will exchange views on China-Indonesia relations and international and regional issues of common concern. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal reminded Chinese citizens and institutions to strengthen traffic safety prevention.

2) On the evening of August 11, local time, the Paris Olympics concluded. President Xi Jinping's special representative, State Councilor Shen Yiqin, attended the closing ceremony at the invitation. Chinese table tennis player Sun Yingsha, as the athlete representative of Asia, appeared in the speech segment and, together with athletes from other continents, extinguished the Olympic flame.

The closing ceremony gave the Chinese five-star red flag a full 5 seconds of close-up; that touch of Chinese red was so dazzling! At this Olympics, 32 world records were broken, 125 records were rewritten, and over 9.5 million tickets were sold.

3) Biden revealed his thoughts on dropping out of the election: Four years ago, I was a "transitional president," but I had to defeat Trump. Biden: "I'm healthy," bowing to pressure from fellow Democrats to drop out. The US Secretary of Defense ordered the deployment of cruise missile nuclear submarines to the Middle East and accelerated the transfer of aircraft carriers.

4) Ukraine disclosed for the first time: "Thousands" of Ukrainian troops attacked Kursk. 28 settlements in Kursk Oblast, Russia were controlled by Ukrainian troops. Zelensky admitted that Ukrainian troops attacked Russian territory, aiming to prove that Ukraine has the ability to exert necessary pressure on Russia. Russia has evacuated tens of thousands of people from border states. Putin said the top priority is to drive Ukrainian troops out of Russian territory. A fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant; the International Atomic Energy Agency said nuclear safety was not affected, with Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the incident. Medvedev said he would send tanks to Berlin. German media: Belarus sent more tanks to the Belarusian-Ukrainian border.

5) The Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip has killed nearly 40,000 people. Hamas called for the formulation and implementation of a Gaza ceasefire plan and to force Israel to comply. Israeli intelligence: Iran may attack Israel "within days." The Iranian president criticized the double standards adopted by the United States and some Western countries. Iranian Vice President Zarif resigned after only 10 days in office.

6) Foreign media: A man climbed the Eiffel Tower before the start of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony and was arrested by police. A helicopter crashed on the roof of a hotel in Queensland, Australia, killing the pilot.

7) Severe water pollution in parts of Osaka Prefecture, Japan; about 30% of those tested had abnormal blood tests. Typhoon "Maria" landed in northeastern Japan, with severe warnings issued locally. A fire broke out on a riverbank in Aichi Prefecture, Japan; Japanese media: Multiple explosions occurred at the fire scene.

8) South Korea's largest opposition party will elect a new leader; Lee Jae-myung won 16 consecutive preliminary elections. Re-elected Rwandan President Paul Kagame was sworn in. The Thai government implemented a price reduction policy to reduce the burden on businesses and people for three months.

9) A stampede at a temple in Bihar, India, resulted in 7 deaths and 35 injuries. An attack on the capital of North Darfur State, Sudan, resulted in 28 deaths and 46 injuries.

1) China's largest international offshore oil and gas platform, the Mazan oil and gas gathering platform, was completed and delivered in Qingdao, Shandong.

2) The Ludong 21-2 oilfield has accumulated more than 800,000 tons of thermally recovered crude oil, setting a new record for the cumulative production of thermally recovered crude oil in China's offshore heavy oil fields.

3) Pork price increases are expected to continue until the end of the year, with farmers cautiously replenishing their stocks to maintain the upward trend.

4) August 12, after 51 months! The trading volume of the two markets fell below 500 billion yuan.

5) After being vacant for six months, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will welcome a new general manager, Li Jizun, a veteran of the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

6) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index: 2858.20/-0.14%

Shenzhen Component Index: 8373.47/-0.24%

ChiNext 1592.39/-0.20%

Hang Seng Index 17111.65/+0.13%

1) Over 100 films have been released or scheduled for release, with the 2024 summer film season continuing to "update".

2) Hideo Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, returned to Harbin to identify the unit's crimes and confess and apologize to the victims of war.

3) Huangnan Tibetan Opera from Qinghai, a national intangible cultural heritage, made a stunning appearance in Beijing.

4) On the evening of August 12, the Perseid meteor shower, an annual spectacle, will reach its peak, with an expected rate of 100 meteors per hour.

1) Beijing: A special operation has investigated and dealt with 837 cases of false and illegal advertisements.

2) A pilot program for a two-way low-altitude passenger air route between Shanghai Pudong and Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, has been launched. Nine departments in Jiangsu Province have jointly launched a special operation to crack down on illegal loan intermediaries. A lightning strike in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, caused the collapse of a pavilion in Fangmao Mountain Park, resulting in 6 deaths and 10 injuries.

3) A safety accident occurred at a South-to-North Water Diversion project site in Changyuan City, Henan Province, resulting in 5 deaths. A couple rafting in Wugong Mountain Scenic Area in Jiangxi Province resulted in one death and one injury.

4) Guangdong: More than 10,000 new COVID-19 infections reported monthly.

5) From September 15, Chengdu provident fund can be directly used for down payment. For new housing purchases within the city, only the housing situation of the purchaser in the district (city) and county where the intended property is located will be checked. Gansu Jinchang provident fund allows direct relatives to jointly participate in loans.

6) A restaurant in Xi'an was complained about for live-streaming customers dining. The market supervision bureau has ordered rectification. Rainfall in Liaoning caused the water levels of 5 rivers to exceed warning levels.

7) Scattered heavy rains in the Yangtze River Delta and South China regions. High temperatures in southern China will ease further. From 8 pm on August 12 to 8 pm on August 13, parts of southern Jiangsu, southern Anhui, western Zhejiang, western Fujian, eastern Jiangxi, central and southern Hunan, southwestern Guangdong, Guangxi, southern Yunnan, southeastern Inner Mongolia, central and northern Liaoning, eastern Hebei, and eastern Tianjin will experience heavy rain or torrential rain, with local areas experiencing extremely heavy rain.

1) Eating carrots supplements carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body. Vitamin A is a component of the photosensitive substance in visual cells. Eating more carrots can help relieve eye fatigue and prevent night blindness.

2) Eating spicy, greasy, and sweet foods can easily lead to excessive sweating. It is recommended to have a balanced diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink some acidic beverages. The time-honored plum juice is recommended, as it prevents excessive sweating and promotes appetite. In addition, honeysuckle tea, mint tea, or lemon tea are also good choices.

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