October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) Three-Minute News Breakfast
Release time:
2024-10-16

1) Xi Jinping issued important instructions at the All-Army Military Theoretical Work Conference, emphasizing the need to comprehensively strengthen military theoretical work in the new era and on the new journey, and to build a Chinese-characteristic modern military theoretical system. The journal "Seeking Truth" published an important article by General Secretary Xi Jinping, "Speech at the Symposium on Literary and Art Work".
2) On October 14, local time, Li Qiang held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister's Office in Pakistan. Li Qiang and Shahbaz Sharif jointly attended the completion ceremony of the Gwadar New International Airport project. Li Qiang met with Pakistani military leaders.

Li Qiang met with Pakistani Senate Chairman Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Sadiq. Li Qiang met with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov in Islamabad.
3) On October 15, the "National Long-Term Development Plan for Space Science (2024-2050)" was released, proposing five major scientific themes and 17 priority development directions that China is expected to achieve breakthroughs in, including solar system archaeology. The China National Space Administration: Chang'e 8 will conduct in-situ resource utilization technology verification on the moon.
4) The Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, and the Ministry of Water Resources jointly issued the "Implementation Measures for the Pilot Reform of Water Resources Tax".
5) China's total seaborne fleet size has reached 430 million deadweight tons, accounting for 18.7% of the world's fleet, firmly ranking among the world's top.
6) The year's largest full moon will appear in the night sky on October 17, marking the closest time between the full moon and the perigee this year.
7) [Rule of Law] 4 pharmacies involved in insurance fraud in Harbin were investigated, and 13 people were criminally detained.
8) [Military] On October 15, Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, met in Beijing with visiting Russian Defense Minister Belousov. Ministry of National Defense: The Navy's 2025 recruitment and flight selection work has been fully launched, welcoming aspiring young people to truly become dancers on the tip of the Navy's spear; the Chinese and Thai armies will hold the "Assault-2024" joint land force training; the US-Japan-India-Australia "Quadrilateral Mechanism" has become a political tool for the US to contain China and maintain hegemony. Dongjiakou Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning: from 6:00 on October 16 to 18:00 on October 18, military activities will be conducted in parts of the Yellow Sea, and entry is prohibited. The Chinese Navy's Qi Jiguang and Jinggangshan ships concluded their visit to Bangladesh. The Chinese Navy's Peace Ark hospital ship concluded its visit to Cameroon and is heading to Benin.
9) [Hong Kong and Macau] The election results for the sixth Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region have been confirmed by the Court of Final Appeal of the Macao SAR.
10) [Taiwan] The 20th Cross-Strait Book Fair opened in Taipei.

A military school in Taiwan experienced mass food poisoning, with 42 students hospitalized; mice and cockroaches were found in the kitchen.

1) Ministry of Commerce: From October 16, 2024, anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on imported hydroiodic acid originating from the United States and Japan, with an implementation period of 5 years. Giant pandas "Baoli" and "Qingbao" set off for the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: believes that the new round of Sino-US international giant panda protection cooperation will achieve more results.

Philippine government ships engaged in dangerous navigation in China's maritime jurisdiction; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: urges the Philippines to stop actions that complicate the situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the tense situation on the Korean Peninsula: the top priority is to avoid further escalation of conflict. The 2024 Malaysia China Film Festival opened in Kuala Lumpur.

2) The United Nations said that Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes. The European Union: Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers are a serious violation of international law. The World Health Organization approved a monkeypox vaccine for adolescents. India and Canada expelled diplomats from each other's countries.
3) US media: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed the US that he will not strike Iranian nuclear facilities and oil production facilities. A new book by a "Watergate" reporter reveals explosive information: Biden privately called Netanyahu a "bad guy." NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft set off to explore Jupiter's moon Europa.
4) On October 14, local time, Putin submitted to the State Duma a draft law on the ratification of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and North Korea. Foreign media: The UK's trade secretary said that it does not intend to follow the EU in imposing additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
5) North Korea: has confirmed that the South Korean military is responsible for the incident of violating North Korean airspace. The South Korean side said that the repeated setbacks in North-South relations are entirely the responsibility of North Korea. The South Korean military said that North Korea destroyed parts of the roads between North and South Korea, and the South Korean military fired warning shots. The Gyeonggi-do province of South Korea designated parts of the border area between North and South Korea as a "dangerous area," prohibiting civic groups from using balloons to release leaflets and other items to North Korea in these areas. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's disapproval rating exceeded 70%, setting a new high since he took office.
6) Japan's 50th House of Representatives election officially kicked off. The price of new rice in Japan is high, with the wholesale price of some brands reaching a 31-year high.
7) Netanyahu: We did not intentionally attack the UNIFIL forces; they didn't leave when we asked them to.
8) The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the new round of sanctions imposed by the EU and the UK. Governor of the Central Bank of Iran: Iran will "strive" to become a member of the New Development Bank of the BRICS countries.

1) The Financial Regulatory Bureau and the National Development and Reform Commission held a meeting to deploy local governments to establish a coordination mechanism to support financing for small and micro enterprises.
2) Data on individual income tax settlement for 2023 was released, showing that those with an annual income of less than 100,000 yuan basically do not need to pay individual income tax. The State Taxation Administration: The proportion of people in China who do not need to pay individual income tax exceeds 70%, and individual income tax has effectively played a role in adjusting high and benefiting low.
3) The 136th Canton Fair opened, showcasing 1.15 million new products.
4) China has set a new world record for the photoelectric conversion efficiency of all-perovskite solar cells.
5) On October 15, the first batch of 10 China Securities A500 exchange-traded open-ended index funds (ETFs) were officially listed and traded.
6) Yesterday's closing prices:
Shanghai Composite Index 3201.29/-2.53%
Shenzhen Component Index 10066.52/-2.53%
ChiNext 2085.99/-3.22%
Hang Seng Index 20318.79/-3.67%

1) A symposium on the in-depth study and practice of Xi Jinping's thoughts on culture was held in Beijing, attended and addressed by Li Shulei, Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. State Councilor Chen Yiqin delivered a video address to the opening ceremony of the China-EU Great Wall Symposium.
2) A national conference on mass cultural and artistic work was held in Dongguan, Guangdong Province on October 15, where the Ministry of Culture and Tourism made new deployments for mass cultural and artistic work.
3) Professor Chen Jingrun, a young mathematician from the University of Science and Technology of China, was approved for a National Outstanding Youth Fund.
4) In the final of the women's 10m air rifle at the Shooting World Cup Finals, 18-year-old Chinese athlete Huang Yuting won the gold medal, breaking the world record and the world junior record.

Chinese athlete Xie Yu won the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol final at the Shooting World Cup. In the men's 10m air rifle final, Chinese athlete Sheng Lihao won the championship.
5) World Cup qualifiers, 18 strong matches, the national football team suffered three consecutive defeats but fans remained unwavering! Last night, the singing of the national anthem before the match moved many to tears, and the giant national flag was awe-inspiring.

First win in the 18-strong match! The national football team won 2-1 against Indonesia at home.
6) China's first! He Jing conquered all 14 8000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu withdrew from the national table tennis championships.

1) Beijing has added three new convenient service models for provident fund loans. 25 catering stores in Changping District, Beijing, were ordered to rectify due to food safety issues. All 14 districts in Beijing have achieved full coverage of on-site collection of bulky waste.
2) Jiangsu Province released a list of traditional villages for concentrated protection, utilization, and construction. In the first three quarters of 2024, Nanjing Airport Port saw more than 2 million inbound and outbound passengers. Electric two-wheeled vehicles with temporary information signs will be banned in Nanjing from 2026.
3) Guangzhou reported 437 new cases of dengue fever last week, an increase of more than 70% from the previous week. The international standard "Shenzhen factor" continues to improve, with Shenzhen City having formulated more than 10,000 international and domestic standards.
4) Chengdu will implement a new housing purchase and settlement policy starting October 15. Putian, Fujian: It is proposed to cancel various real estate control restrictions and explore a "shared ownership" sales model.
5) Guangxi is investigating two private vocational colleges suspected of illegal enrollment. Hubei Zhushan County's Culture and Tourism Bureau responded to the incident of a cadre causing trouble at a hotel after drinking: The cadre has been suspended from duty.
6) Widespread rainfall is expected in central and eastern China, with a strong cold air mass affecting northern regions. From 8 pm on October 15 to 8 pm on October 16, light snow or sleet is expected in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northern Heilongjiang, western mountainous areas of Xinjiang, eastern Tibet, eastern and southern Qinghai, and northern parts of the western Sichuan Plateau. Moderate to heavy snow is expected in parts of the high-altitude areas along the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, eastern Tibet, and northern parts of the western Sichuan Plateau, with local heavy snowstorms.


1) If you experience dry mouth and throat in autumn, eat less salty food; eat less scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and mutton, which are hot and dry; it is suitable to eat lily, white fungus, snow pear, grapes, duck meat, and lotus root, which are sweet, cool, and moisturizing.
2) Nighttime light, especially the blue light from mobile phones and computer screens, inhibits the secretion of melatonin, causing a delay in the circadian rhythm and leading to fatigue the next day. Try to avoid using electronic products half an hour before bed, and it is not recommended to bring your mobile phone to bed.
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