Three-minute news breakfast on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Release time:
2024-10-31

1) The State Council approved the upgrading of four provincial-level development zones in Guangdong, Jiangxi, Chongqing, and Liaoning provinces to national-level economic and technological development zones.
2) At 4:27 am on October 30, the Long March 2F Y19 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Approximately 10 minutes later, the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its predetermined orbit, marking a complete success for the launch. At 12:51 pm, the three astronauts aboard Shenzhou 19 successfully entered the Chinese space station and completed the fifth "space rendezvous" in Chinese aerospace history with the Shenzhou 18 astronaut crew.

3) The on-site negotiation and bidding for the 2024 adjustment of the National Medical Insurance Drug Catalog concluded. The results are expected to be announced in November and implemented on January 1, 2025. The world's first international standard for stem cell data, spearheaded by Chinese experts, was released.
4) The National Development and Reform Commission and five other departments jointly issued guiding opinions on vigorously implementing renewable energy substitution actions. China's first "smart factory" for marine oil and gas equipment manufacturing went into full production.
5) In the first three quarters, imports and exports in China's pilot free trade zones increased by 11.99%.
6) Honing skills and strengthening capabilities! The third National Ecological Environment Monitoring Competition was held.

7) [Rule of Law] The Ministry of Public Security announced five typical cases of crimes involving enterprises. Shenyang reported three typical cases of irresponsibility, inaction, and misconduct. Chen Xu, former vice-minister of the Jiangsu Provincial Public Security Department, who accepted bribes totaling 8.22 million yuan, was sentenced to 11 years in the first instance. Sichuan Public Security cracked down on four hacker criminal gangs involving 120 million yuan. The second instance verdict in the abduction case of Guo Gangtang's son, the prototype of the film "Lost and Found," upheld the death sentence with a two-year reprieve for the main offender. A prosecutor revealed: Many abducted children and their biological parents have no emotional connection.
8) [Military] The General Office of the Central Military Commission issued the "Implementation Outline for the Flourishing Development of Strong Army Culture." On October 30, Fujian Maritime Police conducted routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen. In recent days, the 46th batch of the Chinese Navy's escort fleet has conducted various training exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Aden.
9) [Hong Kong and Macao] On October 30, Hong Kong held a "Fire Services Department Memorial Day" event to commemorate personnel who died in the line of duty.

The 3rd China-Portuguese Speaking Countries University Presidents Forum was held in Macao.
10) [Taiwan] The Taiwan side claimed that "Taiwanese people are ready to fight." The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council stated: The relevant remarks once again expose the ugly face of the Lai Ching-te administration, which is willing to use Taiwan as a battlefield and tie the Taiwanese people to the "Taiwan independence" chariot for the sake of the party's self-interest. The mainland snack "Huang Feihong Peanuts," which is popular among Taiwanese people, was recently banned from being imported and sold in Taiwan by the DPP authorities under the pretext of "protecting related industries on the island." The Taiwan Affairs Office stated: The DPP authorities' political manipulation has reached the point where even small peanuts are unacceptable. The Taiwan Affairs Office responded to the US government's 17 arms sales to Taiwan: We will never sit idly by. Trump said Taiwan should pay protection fees. The Taiwan Affairs Office stated: The United States will always pursue "America First," and Taiwan may become a "pawn" at any time.

1) Wang Yi held talks with Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto. Wang Yi met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko. The European Union decided to impose a five-year definitive anti-subsidy duty on Chinese electric vehicles, and China has filed a lawsuit against the final ruling. Ministry of Commerce: China firmly opposes the US's final rules on restricting investment in China and has lodged a strong protest. Canada lifted restrictions on mainland Chinese airlines, and China and Canada will increase direct flights. A Chinese car company listed its first pure electric pickup truck in Thailand.
2) A Chinese representative called for promoting a ceasefire in the Middle East to save lives and restore peace. Zhang Baochen was elected President of the 18th General Assembly of the International Air Sports Federation. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development projected that the world economy will grow by 2.7% this year. The Eurozone's economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter. The WHO activated a global health emergency task force to respond to the monkeypox epidemic. WHO: Tuberculosis was once again the leading cause of death from infectious diseases in 2023.
3) Biden called Trump's supporters "garbage," and Trump responded: Please forgive him, after all, he doesn't know what he's saying.

Harris's pre-election "final speech": America needs unity, not division; it's time to stop pointing fingers at others. The US approved the sale of $744 million in missiles to Denmark. The US October "small non-farm" employment data exceeded expectations by more than double, indicating a resilient labor market. It is rumored that Musk bought three mansions in Texas, hoping that his more than a dozen children will live together to create a large family compound. A Chinese restaurant owner in the US who beat up a robber was charged with a crime. The defense lawyer said: Four Chinese people have been released on bail; they were acting in self-defense, not fighting.
4) The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russia conducted a drill launching three intercontinental ballistic missiles, two of which were launched underwater by nuclear submarines. Russia banned 131 Australian citizens and nine New Zealand citizens from entering the country. Russian researchers discovered unusual linear crystals in lunar soil collected in China. Foreign media: Ukraine has mobilized 1.05 million people, and is expected to mobilize another 160,000 in three months.
5) More than 10,000 Palestinian students have died since the outbreak of the current round of conflict between Palestine and Israel. Hezbollah's new leader took office in Lebanon, and the Israeli defense minister said that the new Hezbollah leader's life is in the countdown.
6) Spain's largest bank, Banco Santander, will cut 1,425 jobs in the UK. Floods caused by heavy rains in southeastern Spain have killed at least 51 people.
7) Canada implicated an Indian minister in the murder of Sikh people in the country. A bus accident in Rajasthan, India, killed at least 12 people.
8) The first South Korean to be arrested after the passage of China's Anti-Espionage Law: a former Samsung employee who worked at three or four major Chinese chip factories.
9) A fire broke out at a UK nuclear submarine shipyard, sending two people to hospital, but there was no "nuclear risk".

1) Over 13 billion pieces of information! Various credit information of 188 million business entities nationwide has been legally disclosed.
2) The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Data Bureau jointly deployed the construction of a new materials big data center.
3) With a scale exceeding 8 billion yuan, more than 30 Shanghai-listed companies have disclosed matters related to loans for stock repurchase and increased holdings.
4) BYD, as an electric vehicle company, exceeded Tesla's quarterly revenue for the first time.
5) Beijing time, October 30 afternoon, international gold prices hit a record high again, with spot gold prices exceeding $2780 per ounce. Goldman Sachs expects gold prices to rise to $3000 next year.
6) Yesterday's closing prices:
Shanghai Composite Index 3266.24/-0.61%
Shenzhen Component Index 10530.85/-0.12%
ChiNext 2151.51/-1.18%
Hang Seng Index 20380.64/-1.55%

1) Revenue of large-scale cultural enterprises nationwide increased by 5.9% year-on-year in the first three quarters.
2) 27 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps have included assisted reproductive technology in medical insurance.
3) New regulations for obtaining professional degrees for engineering doctoral candidates have been issued and will be implemented in January 2025.
4) 51 new films are scheduled to be released this year, and the performance of the 2025 Spring Festival film season is worth looking forward to. The "Golden Crane Award" of the China Film Week at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival was announced.
5) Multiple media outlets have confirmed that Yao Ming will no longer serve as the chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association.
6) Kaifeng's "Wang Po" Zhao Mei won the first prize in the National Matchmaker Competition! The prize money is 1 million yuan, and the number of fans has exceeded 7.51 million.


1) 130 medical and health institutions in Beijing have launched medical social work. The first batch of creation lists for Beijing's future industrial innovation base has been released. At 0:00 on October 30, a photographer in Beijing captured the moment when the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft streaked across the sky.

2) Shanghai issued the "Three-Year Action Plan for the Construction of Beautiful Shanghai (2024-2026)". The first bank to significantly raise interest rates against the market! Starting November 8, Shanghai Bank will raise the interest rate on personal notice deposits. Shanghai: Lowering the prices of some medical service items in the city. Shanghai reminds citizens to stockpile water and food appropriately: There will be heavy rain from October 31 to November 1. A new sea-rail intermodal logistics general package line has opened in the Yangtze River Delta.
3) The Nan-Zhong Expressway has been completed and opened to traffic, allowing for a 20-minute drive between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. A car collided with a train in Huludao City, Liaoning Province. Local emergency departments: The car broke into the gate, resulting in 2 deaths and 6 injuries.
4) Harbin established Harbin National Historical and Cultural City Protection Day. Anhui: Supplementing the work injury insurance system to achieve full coverage in the province.
5) The Ministry of Water Resources held a rolling meeting to deploy flood control work in Hainan. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters launched a level IV emergency response for flood control and typhoon prevention in Zhejiang.
6) Typhoon "Connie" will affect the southeast coast, and there will be heavy fog in Hebei, Tianjin, and other areas. From 8 pm on October 30 to 8 pm on October 31, light to moderate snow or sleet is expected in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northwestern Heilongjiang, northern Xinjiang, eastern and central-western Qinghai, central-western and southwestern Gansu, northern western Sichuan Plateau, and eastern Tibet, with heavy snow in some parts of northern Xinjiang.


1) It is suggested that daily diet should "reduce pungent and increase sour". Sourness can converge lung qi, while pungency disperses and drains the lungs. At the same time, "sourness" entering the liver can not only generate fluid for the lungs but also enhance liver function and resist excessive lung fire.
2) Eating sour in autumn is not only in line with the four seasons but also brings more benefits. For example, sour fruits and vegetables such as kiwi and tomatoes help supplement vitamins C, potassium, and lycopene. Dairy products such as yogurt help supplement high-quality protein and calcium. Lemon water contains various beneficial active substances, such as flavonoids, hesperidin, and naringin.
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