September 18, 2024 (Wednesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

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2024-09-18

September 18, 2024 (Wednesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast

1) During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the total number of cross-regional people flow across the country is expected to exceed 600 million, with a daily average exceeding 205 million, a 28.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Among them, the railway passenger volume is expected to exceed 42.99 million.

2) "See-through!" Chinese scientists have taken the first complete X-ray image of the moon.

China strengthens ecological governance and restores the water level of Crescent Spring in Dunhuang.

3) Major breakthrough! China's first deep-water oil field secondary development project is completed.

4) The 2024 Most Comfortable City Survey and Selection Activity is launched.

5) During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, nearly 36,000 power repair personnel stayed on the front line—racing against time to restore power to the whole of Hainan Province.

6) Evidence shows Japan's attempt to occupy Northeast China for a long time! The "Manchurian Agricultural Immigration Planting Map" of the invading Japanese army is exhibited for the first time.

7) [Rule of Law] Hefei High-tech Zone Market Supervision and Administration Bureau: An investigation has been launched into Sanzhiyang Network Technology Co., Ltd. for suspected "misleading consumers" and other behaviors during a live broadcast.

8) [Military] The Eastern Theater Command issued a statement on the US P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft's flight over the Taiwan Strait: The theater command troops maintain a high degree of alert at all times and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and regional peace and stability.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Hong Kong will hold over 400 National Day events. Two giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong have entered quarantine. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said they are expected to arrive in late September. Preliminary statistics show nearly 4.5 million visitors to Hong Kong in August, a new high for a single month since the full resumption of border crossings. A 30-square-meter house bought by Xu Jiayin in Hong Kong 25 years ago will be auctioned to repay debts.

10) [Taiwan] The DPP authorities have given nearly NT$600 million to pro-DPP media for publicity in one year. Former chairman of "Central Broadcasting System" Zhao Shaokang slammed: Using your money to brainwash you.

1) The volume of goods imported and exported via the China-Laos Railway has exceeded 10 million tons, with a value of 40.77 billion yuan. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Vo Van Thuong: Vietnam regards its relationship with China as a top priority.

2) The UN Security Council again held an open meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue. China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang: Urged the US to effectively promote Israel's implementation of the Security Council resolutions. If it were not for the repeated obstruction and protection of the United States, the Security Council could have prevented the human tragedy earlier. NATO Secretary-General: Unable to issue an invitation to Ukraine to join NATO. Seven people including Thomas Bach will participate in the election for the next president of the International Olympic Committee. In March 2025, the IOC plenary session will vote for the new president in Greece.

3) Trump: Assassination should be blamed on the Democrats' "inflammatory remarks." The United States announced the completion of its withdrawal from Niger. Senators Warren and other US Democratic senators wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, urging the Fed to cut interest rates by 75 basis points this week. Wall Street predicts the probability of a significant Fed rate cut exceeds 60%. Will the US recognize the Houthi armed "new government" to prevent attacks? An anonymous US official said: Nonsense.

4) Putin signed a presidential decree, increasing the size of the Russian armed forces to nearly 2.39 million. The missing helicopter in Russia's Amur region is confirmed to have crashed, killing all three people on board.

5) Ukraine says Russian forces have launched another large-scale air strike. Ukrainian media: Zelensky said that more than 90% of Ukraine's "victory plan" has been formulated and will be presented to allies next week. Is the gunman who assassinated Trump related to Ukraine? The International Legion of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence urgently responded: The rumors spread on some media are untrue.

6) Foreign media: Israel announced the expansion of war targets to ensure the "return of residents to northern Israel." Hamas leader: Determined to fight a "protracted war" with Israel.

7) Iranian President clarifies: No weapons have been provided to Russia. Situation escalates! Indian police detain over 100 striking Samsung factory workers. The Malian military says it has thwarted a terrorist attack.

8) Vietnam corrects the death toll from Typhoon "Capricorn" to 291. The Philippines reports three new monkeypox cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases this year to 18.

9) Several European countries are hit by heavy rains, and the death toll has risen to 16. A landslide in central Mexico kills nine. Frequent wildfires in Peru have killed 15.

1) "Increased volume, stable prices!" Domestic hotel bookings have increased by 50%.

2) Ten small and medium-sized banks in Guangdong have lowered deposit interest rates, and there is still room for further cuts in the future.

3) Huawei's tri-folding phone has received 6,259,000 pre-orders in 10 days.

4) Ford CEO: Only after coming to China did we realize how far behind we are. A British century-old shipbuilding company goes bankrupt; it once built the "Titanic".

1) An average of once every 60 years! This year's Mid-Autumn Festival full moon coincides with a supermoon. The 2024 Central Broadcasting Television Mid-Autumn Festival Gala will be broadcast on the evening of September 17.

2) As of 5:44 pm on September 17, the box office for the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival has exceeded 100 million yuan. "Wild Child", "A Snow to Wash Away the Shame", and "The Determination to Leave" are currently ranked among the top three box office performers.

3) The Terracotta Army comes to life! The dance "Qin Shi Mingyue" showcases the majesty and shock of the Qin Dynasty warriors.

4) China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center: Giant pandas "enjoy mooncakes" to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.

1) Beijing's first AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) cultivation and demonstration base is established in Fengtai.

2) Typhoon "Bebinca" caused 52 international ships to be hindered from entering and leaving the Yangshan Port in Shanghai.

3) Since 2024, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has exceeded 10 million, a 19% increase compared to the total for the whole of 2023. A cheongsam show is held at the former site of the Guangzhou Grand Marshal's Mansion, recreating the historical scene of a hundred years ago.

4) Sichuan Province's first gas-fired power plant under the "14th Five-Year Plan" has been fully put into operation. Sudden rainstorm! More than 40,000 people in 46 counties (cities, districts) across 10 cities (prefectures) in Sichuan Province were relocated in advance for safety. Poyang Lake falls below the 10-meter low water level line, the fastest water recession on record.

5) Harbin has built 80 new charging piles for subway stations, and charging vehicles can park for free for two hours.

6) Three "stages" dance together in the north, east, and south; northern China experiences continuous rain for three days. From 8 PM on September 17th to 8 PM on September 18th, parts of central and eastern Henan, northern Anhui, northwestern Jiangsu, southwestern Shandong, central Inner Mongolia, northern Hebei, southeastern Guangdong, and eastern Hainan Island will experience moderate to heavy rain.

1) For autumn health preservation, reduce consumption of rich and greasy foods. Consider increasing your intake of foods that promote liver function and bile flow, such as celery, garland chrysanthemum, tomatoes, radishes, oranges, grapefruits, and citrus fruits. Lily bulb porridge is also a good option.

2) Suggested breakfast options include dairy products, eggs, and soy products; lunch and dinner can include poultry and livestock meat, fish and shrimp, eggs, and soy products; snacks can include dairy products and nuts.

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