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August 14, 2024, Three-Minute News Breakfast


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2024-08-14

August 14, 2024, Three-Minute News Breakfast

 

 

1) Over 600 million passengers have been sent by the national railway since the beginning of the summer transport season, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. This year, China's civil aviation passenger transport volume is expected to reach a record high.

2) Ministry of State Security: More than 1,000 cases of espionage and theft of secrets from Taiwan have been successfully cracked, dismantling a large number of espionage intelligence networks.

3) As of August 13, China's express delivery volume this year has exceeded 100 billion pieces, 71 days ahead of reaching the 100 billion mark in 2023; 440 million express deliveries are flowing every day.

4) The central bank has added 100 billion yuan in new agricultural and small business re-loans to support 12 provinces (regions and municipalities) in flood prevention, disaster relief, and post-disaster reconstruction.

5) Ten provinces and regions including Jiangsu and Anhui have experienced heavy to torrential rain, with local areas experiencing extremely heavy rain. Ministry of Water Resources: The flood prevention situation remains severe and complex, and the water conservancy department is further strengthening flood defense during the critical flood prevention period. Xiaolangdi opened its gates again to divert and sediment the Yellow River in response to floods in the upper and middle reaches.

 

 

6) A breach occurred in the Laoha River embankment in Songshan District, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, affecting approximately 7,000 mu of farmland. Chongqing issued its fifth high-temperature red alert this year, with the highest temperature expected to exceed 40℃.

7) [Rule of Law] Li Zaiyong, former vice chairman of the Guizhou Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was sentenced to death with a reprieve at first instance for bribery and abuse of power. Li Jingquan, a cancer research expert in Hainan, was expelled from the party and removed from office, involving equipment procurement issues, accepting huge sums of money, etc. Guangzhou Panyu police: A woman who repeatedly insulted and slandered national team athletes and coaches online has been criminally detained. A major criminal case occurred in Zhangjiajie, with a 73-year-old suspect arrested; the police had offered a 50,000 yuan reward for information leading to the arrest.

8) [Military] The State Council and the Central Military Commission announced the implementation of the newly revised "Regulations on the Support and Preferential Treatment of Military Personnel".

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] The number of inbound and outbound passengers crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has reached a new high. The 2025 Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon will be held on February 9 next year, with approximately 74,000 places available. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government reminds Hong Kong residents currently in Japan or planning to visit Japan to increase their vigilance and prepare for earthquake risks.

10) [Taiwan] Taiwan Affairs Office: On August 13, the mainland side legally returned four crew members of the Taiwanese fishing boat "Dajin Man 88".

 

 

1) President Xi Jinping's special envoy, Jin Zhuanglong, will attend the inauguration ceremony of the Dominican President's new term. Wang Yi will visit Myanmar and then travel to Thailand to preside over the ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and attend an informal meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.

2) UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned Israel's "devastating attack" on a school in Gaza. Leaders of France, Germany, and the UK called for de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and several European airlines continued to suspend flights to the Middle East. The Chinese representative urged Western countries to assume historical responsibility and correct historical injustices in Africa. 90% of the items for the Paris Olympics will be reused, with mattresses and tennis balls being donated and volunteer uniforms being auctioned. Australian media voiced support for Chinese Olympic athletes and called out the United States: "The real Olympic cheaters, please stand up."

3) Trump is seeking $100 million in damages from the US Department of Justice, claiming that the FBI's raid on his Florida home in 2022 to recover classified documents was "political persecution." US media: Trump, in an interview with Musk, again discussed the shooting, saying that the first question he thought of after getting down was "how many people were killed." Trump complained about the backwardness of American students: If I come to power, I will shut down the Department of Education and return the power of education to the states. Foreign netizens found that the power bank Trump used during the interview was a Chinese brand.

 

 

The volume of US container imports from China in July hit a record high. Foreign media: The US Department of Defense has decided to remove the Chinese lidar manufacturer Hesai Technology from its blacklist. US "anti-epidemic leader" Fauci called for: A surge in COVID-19 infections, high-risk groups should wear masks!

4) The US claims that Iran "may" attack Israel "this week," while the Iranian government insists it has the right to respond. Iran warned the United States: Iranian ships are capable of reaching the closest point to the US Navy. The Israeli army chief of staff approved operational plans on different fronts and demanded that the army maintain combat readiness.

5) Foreign media: Palestinian President Abbas arrived in Moscow and will meet with Putin. Russian media: Ukrainian forces attacked a bus in Luhansk, killing two and injuring 31. Due to Ukrainian actions, 11,000 people were evacuated from Russia's Belgorod region. The Russian Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft ended its mission and plunged into the Pacific Ocean.

6) South Korea's disease control authorities predict a peak in COVID-19 cases by the end of August. The high temperatures in South Korea have already caused 20 deaths, and the number of patients with bacterial enteritis has surged. Airlines in Japan have issued refund and change policies due to earthquake warnings.

7) Serbian Deputy Prime Minister: BRICS should be chosen over the EU.

8) The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia agreed to reopen border crossings. Wildfires are "exceptionally dangerous," and Greece has appealed to several countries for assistance.

 

 

9) A murder occurred in a Sydney apartment building, with the bodies of a man and a woman found at the scene. There are reports that both victims were from China. Heavy rains and floods in multiple areas of Sudan have killed 68 people. A residential building collapsed after an explosion in Venezuela, resulting in 8 deaths and 22 injuries.

 

 

1) Central Bank: In the first seven months of this year, China's RMB loans increased by 13.53 trillion yuan, social financing increased by 18.87 trillion yuan, and the M2 balance at the end of July increased by 6.3% year-on-year.

2) The National Energy Administration issued the "Implementation Plan for the High-Quality Development of Distribution Networks".

3) China's first offshore high-temperature flue gas waste heat power generation unit was successfully delivered.

4) More than 50 new products made their debut, and the 2024 World Robot Conference will be held in Beijing.

5) The first equity family trust cooperation between Chang'an Trust and Guotai Junan Securities was successfully implemented.

6) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index 2867.95/+0.34%

Shenzhen Component Index 8409.22/+0.43%

ChiNext Index 1607.19/+0.93%

Hang Seng Index 17174.06/+0.36%

 

 

1) On the morning of August 13, Shimizu Hideo, a member of the former Unit 731 of the invading Japanese army, and his party visited the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of War Crimes of the Unit 731 of the invading Japanese army located in Pingfang District, Harbin City, to identify the crimes of the invading Japanese army's germ warfare, and repented at the monument to apology and peace.

 

 

2) Latest ITTF World Rankings: Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha ranked first in men's and women's singles, respectively.

3) BWF: He Bingjiao submitted her retirement application and will no longer participate in international competitions.

 

 

4) Fierce competition! More than ten countries are vying to host the 2036 Olympic Games: India and South Korea are very active.

5) The China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center announced on August 13 that the giant panda "Tongtong" died suddenly on the morning of June 12.

 

 

1) Beijing Public Transport plans to adjust 14 routes starting from the first bus on August 14 to facilitate travel for residents of residential areas and industrial parks. Daxing Airport: Passenger volume exceeded 30 million in 60 days ahead of schedule, indicating a continuous recovery in the aviation industry. NIO: Beijing's first fourth-generation battery swap station goes online, supporting multi-brand and multi-model self-service battery swapping.

2) Hangzhou police reported on the conflict between a security guard and a food delivery rider, urging everyone to remain calm, understanding, and tolerant when encountering such situations. The platform responded that it will "take full responsibility" to protect the legitimate rights and interests of riders.

3) Guangzhou City revised its public rental housing management measures in accordance with the new situation, policies, and reasonable demands of the public.

4) A national first! Wuxi took the lead in launching a "trade-in" program for existing homes for new ones. The 2024 Shandong Summer "Trade-in" Consumption Season and "National Tide Boutique Pavilion" Yantai Week were launched.

5) Hunan: Conducted a "carpet search" of tailings ponds, rectifying 333 problems.

6) Scattered heavy rain in the eastern parts of the Jiangnan, South China, and Northwest regions. From 8 pm on August 13 to 8 pm on August 14, parts of eastern and central-southern Anhui, western Jiangsu, western Zhejiang, central-northern Jiangxi, central-southern Fujian, eastern Hunan, central-eastern Guangxi, central-southern Guangdong, eastern Qinghai, central Gansu, central Tibet, and eastern Taiwan Island will experience moderate to heavy rain, with local areas experiencing heavy to torrential rain.

 

 

 

 

1) In late summer and early autumn, the body is more prone to potassium deficiency. Potassium is one of the key nutrients for maintaining the normal operation of the human body. Legumes have the highest potassium content among all foods. For example, common legumes such as red adzuki beans, mung beans, and kidney beans have a potassium content of over 800 mg/100g.

2) Oats are rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, and iron, playing an important role in maintaining mental health and emotional stability.