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Three-minute news breakfast on Thursday, October 17, 2024

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2024-10-17

Three-minute news breakfast on Thursday, October 17, 2024

1) On October 15, Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 2024 Annual Awards Dinner of the National Committee on US-China Relations. On the same day, Biden also sent a congratulatory message to the National Committee on US-China Relations' annual awards dinner. Xi Jinping recently emphasized during his inspection tour in Fujian: to firmly grasp the goals without relaxation, to stick to one blueprint to the end, and to strive for excellence in the construction of Chinese-style modernization.

On October 16, Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Khurelsukh exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia. Li Qiang and Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene exchanged congratulatory messages.

2) On October 16, local time, Li Qiang attended the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states in Islamabad.

Li Qiang attended the trilateral meeting of China, Russia, and Mongolia.

3) 18 satellites launched in one go! China successfully launched the Qianfan Polar Orbit 02 group of satellites. China successfully launched the Gaofen-12 No. 05 satellite.

4) The national publicity campaign "Resolutely Stop Food Waste: Party and Government Organs Take the Lead" was launched in Beijing on October 16.

5) Minimum wage standards have been announced across various regions, with Shanghai having the highest monthly minimum wage.

6) Sufficient confidence for peak-load regulation and supply assurance this winter and next spring! The Dagang Oilfield gas storage group has completed its annual gas injection task.

The main project of the Geku Railway (Qinghai section) capacity expansion and renovation project has been successfully completed.

7) [Rule of Law] Supreme People's Court: The number of dishonest persons subject to enforcement in the first three quarters decreased by nearly one-fourth year-on-year. Ministry of State Security: A foreign enterprise, under the guise of research on intelligent vehicle driving, conducted illegal surveying and mapping. Seven hospitals were named by the National Healthcare Security Administration for suspected illegal and irregular use of medical insurance funds. The list of those held accountable for the "1.24" particularly serious fire accident in Xinyu, Jiangxi, which resulted in 39 deaths, has been announced: 55 public officials, including the municipal party secretary, director, mayor, deputy mayor, district party secretary, district head, and director, have been held accountable. Wang Xuefeng, former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hebei Provincial People's Congress, who was accused of accepting bribes exceeding 88 million yuan, was sentenced to 18 years in the first instance in a bribery and abuse of influence case. The procuratorial organs decided to arrest Zhang Ping, former deputy secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and former deputy director of the Provincial Supervisory Committee, in accordance with the law.

8) [Military] A female reporter from the Chinese peacekeeping force in Lebanon takes people to the observation post amidst the sound of gunfire. The Chinese and Thai armies held the "Assault-2024" joint land military exercise.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his third policy address on the morning of October 16, the first since Hong Kong completed the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law. New opportunities for baijiu to go global? Hong Kong adjusted liquor taxes starting October 16. The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region: Further optimization of visa policies for foreign Macao residents to enter the mainland.

10) [Taiwan] Will China amend the "Anti-Secession Law" next year? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: "The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and brooks no external interference." Taiwan Affairs Office: We welcome and support the broad participation of Taiwan compatriots in cross-strait cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation; it is necessary to study and take further measures based on the conclusions of the investigation into trade barriers against Taiwan. The DPP authorities' "representative in the US" claimed that Taiwan and the US have already engaged in dialogue on joint production and research and development of weapons. The Taiwan Affairs Office: We solemnly warn the DPP authorities that if they dare to take risks, they will surely perish. Zang Youxia, a retired Taiwanese major general and former chairman of the Kuomintang's Huangfuxing Party Department, was fined and suspended from receiving his monthly pension for five years by the DPP authorities for attending an event in Hong Kong. The Taiwan Affairs Office: Based on the DPP authorities' "Taiwan independence" nature, they have tried their best to suppress dissident forces on the island and repeatedly persecuted those who participated in cross-strait exchanges on various pretexts. We strongly condemn this.

1) China proposes that nuclear-weapon states negotiate and conclude a "Treaty on the Mutual Non-First-Use of Nuclear Weapons." Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China is willing to work with all parties to continue striving for the goal of completely prohibiting and thoroughly destroying nuclear weapons and achieving a world without nuclear weapons. Is China restricting exports of certain key minerals to compete with the US? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: China has always been committed to maintaining the security and stability of the global industrial and supply chains, and our export control measures are fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory. The central banks of China and Pakistan renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement.

2) The 6th China Sustainable Development Annual Conference opened in Angola. China expects the Colombian government's peace talks with armed groups to make progress soon.

3) Giant pandas "Baoli" and "Qingbao" arrived at the National Zoo in Washington.

US State Department: The US has made it clear to Israel that it opposes Israel's bombing of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, in recent weeks. Foreign media: US Secretary of State Blinken and Secretary of Defense Austin jointly issued a warning urging Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. When asked whether he had spoken to Putin since leaving office in 2021, Trump responded: I will not comment on this, but if I did, it would be a wise move. Musk donated $75 million to support Trump's campaign and is about to set off for the "must-win" state of Pennsylvania. Former US President Carter, at the age of 100, fulfilled his last wish by voting for Harris. Lufthansa refused to carry 128 Jewish passengers, accused of discrimination, and the US Department of Transportation issued the highest fine.

4) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Military aid will be provided to North Korea "in the event of aggression." Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova: The only thing that is truly escalating the risk of conflict on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Asia-Pacific region is the United States, who dream of war here. The cause of the Russian helicopter crash on August 31, which killed 22 people, may have been insufficient pilot preparation.

5) The Israeli army and Hezbollah continue to clash in southern Lebanon. A senior Hezbollah official said they have the right to attack any location in Israel. Israel will soon fully deploy the THAAD anti-missile system. Iran: Any attack by Israel on Iran will be considered an "act of war".

6) On the afternoon of October 15, local time, the US and UK carried out four air strikes on the Al-Hodeidah province in northern Al-Hodeidah, which is controlled by the Houthi armed forces.

7) KCNA: More than 1.4 million young people in North Korea have signed up to join the army or return to their units. Daily necessities are becoming scarcer, and South Korean supermarkets are gradually transforming into grocery stores.

8) An Indian flight was threatened with a bomb, and the Singaporean Air Force escorted it to land.

9) An oil tanker explosion in Nigeria killed at least 90 people. A tanker fire in southern Myanmar killed 8 people. An immigrant boat sank near Kos Island, Greece, killing 4 people.

1) The central bank and the Ministry of Science and Technology have made deployments to key regions to improve science and technology financial services.

2) Ministry of Commerce: The number of applications and purchases for home appliance trade-ins has exceeded 20 million and 10 million, respectively.

3) Will Chinese banks lower deposit interest rates again soon? Some insiders in the banking industry say there is indeed a possibility of lowering deposit interest rates recently.

4) Increased by nearly 500 billion yuan, Northbound funds' holdings reached a new high in the past year in the third quarter.

5) China Life Insurance: Net profit in the first three quarters is expected to increase by 165%-185% year-on-year. China's first private supermarket chain, Bubugao, has been petitioned for bankruptcy.

6) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index 3202.95/+0.05%

Shenzhen Component Index 9965.02/-1.01%

ChiNext 2039.95/-2.21%

Hang Seng Index 20286.85/-0.16%

1) On October 16, the "Art Heart to the Party" art exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China opened in Zhengding, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. This exhibition is guided by the Sixth Bureau of the Central United Front Work Department, the Domestic Liaison Department of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and the United Front Work Department of the Hebei Provincial Committee. It is hosted by the "Art Heart to the Party" calligraphy and painting committee of the new social stratum service group and the Hebei Association of intellectuals and new social stratum members outside the Party. The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge in Shijiazhuang, Hebei until October 25.

2) Registration for the 2025 College Entrance Examination is underway, with many places requiring strict qualification checks.

3) The nomination list for the 32nd China Golden Eagle Awards has been announced, with works such as "The Three-Body Problem," "The Knockout," and "The Long Season" shortlisted.

4) A new species of the genus Cochleanthes, Yan's Cochleanthes, has been discovered in Guangxi.

5) Zheng Qinwen qualified for the WTA Finals, the second Chinese player after Li Na. Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the Ningbo Open due to physical reasons.

1) Tianjin cancels housing purchase restrictions, further optimizing real estate policies.

2) Zhejiang's total number of patent authorizations since 2024 has reached 267,500.

3) Large-scale demolition, "Brother Chuan" becomes rich? Chengdu officials debunk rumors: Rumors, the online spread of huge demolition compensation is false.

4) On the evening of October 15, a large metal object fell from a high altitude in Xiangyin County, Yueyang City, Hunan Province. The official response stated that the armed forces department is handling the matter, and fortunately, no casualties or property losses occurred.

5) Widespread rainfall will affect central and eastern China, with a strong cold air mass impacting northern regions. From 8 PM on October 16 to 8 PM on October 17, light to moderate snow or rain and snow is expected in parts of the Tianshan area of Xinjiang, eastern Tibet, and southern Qinghai, with heavy to severe snow in the Tianshan area of Xinjiang.

1) Nutrients beneficial for protecting eyesight include protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium, chromium, iron, and phosphorus. Reasonable intake of these nutrients has a positive effect on preventing and alleviating myopia.

2) Yangxu constitution, which likes warmth and dislikes cold. These people are afraid of cold, have cold hands and feet, and are often listless. They should eat warm food, such as scallions, ginger, and mutton. Avoid raw, cold, and sticky foods, such as crabs and watermelon.

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