Wednesday, November 13, 2024: Three-Minute News Briefing
Release time:
2024-11-13

1) Xi Jinping made important instructions on the vehicle ramming incident in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, emphasizing: making every effort to treat the injured, severely punishing the culprit according to law, strengthening risk source prevention and control, and strictly preventing extreme cases from occurring. Li Qiang made a directive. On November 12, Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen University, extending congratulations to all teachers, staff, and alumni at home and abroad.
2) Li Qiang signed a State Council order, announcing the "Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulations on National Holidays and Commemorative Days": two additional days off for all citizens, namely Lunar New Year's Eve and May 2; it is clarified that holidays for all citizens can be reasonably arranged for unified holidays and rest days, combined with the implementation of paid annual leave and other systems, so as to actually form longer holidays. Li Qiang made important instructions on promoting farmland water conservancy and high-standard farmland construction, emphasizing: solidly improving comprehensive agricultural production capacity and disaster prevention and mitigation capacity, and laying a solid foundation for ensuring national food security.
3) On November 12, the lunar soil samples retrieved by Chang'e 6 from the far side of the moon made their debut at the China Airshow. In addition, the Chang'e 6 return capsule, parachute, and lunar surface flag, among other precious objects, were also displayed at the Zhuhai Airshow.

4) The domestically produced ARJ21 regional passenger aircraft has a new commercial name: "C909". Air China and COMAC signed a framework agreement for the first user of the C929 passenger aircraft. The domestically produced "Xiangyun" AS700 manned airship will begin commercial operation.

5) In the first 10 months of 2024, customs supervised 6,525 China-Laos railway trains, a year-on-year increase of 36.5%, and supervised 1,700 China-Vietnam railway trains, a year-on-year increase of 47%, with the western land-sea new channel continuing to exert its strength in foreign trade. Entering the final 1,000-meter sprint, the construction of China's first railway tunnel through the Helan Mountains is progressing smoothly.
6) Two rounds of large-scale rainfall will affect China, with most of the country remaining warm before the weekend.
7) [Rule of Law] At 7:48 pm on November 11, a major vicious crime occurred at the Zhuhai Sports Center, in which a suspect drove a vehicle into citizens exercising, resulting in 35 deaths after rescue efforts, 43 injuries hospitalized (no life-threatening injuries), and the 62-year-old suspect falling into a coma after self-harm and is still receiving treatment. Preliminary investigations have shown that the case was triggered by the suspect's dissatisfaction with the outcome of the property division after his divorce. Huang Kunming, Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee: quickly investigate the truth and motives of the case, conduct profound reflection, in-depth review, and profound warning. Hubei police cracked down on multiple pornographic online live-streaming apps with over one million registered members.
8) [Military] On the first day of the airshow, China's new stealth fighter J-35A made a surprise appearance, performing a roll right at the start.

A stunning debut! The People's Liberation Army Navy J-15 series carrier-borne aircraft formation made its official debut. Academician Sun Cong, chief designer of the J-15, introduced that both the J-15 and J-35 aircraft will be deployed on aircraft carriers. Liang Guanglie, former Minister of National Defense, passed away in Beijing in the early morning of November 12 due to illness at the age of 84.
9) [Hong Kong and Macau] Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will travel to Lima, Peru to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Hong Kong will promote cross-border low-altitude flight activities within the Greater Bay Area. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the latest tropical cyclone warning.
10) [Taiwan] The United States has requested that TSMC stop supplying 7-nanometer AI chips to mainland China. Sources said that TSMC has notified affected customers that it will suspend shipments of related chips from November 11. 98 innovative and entrepreneurial projects involving Taiwanese youth received intended financing of 163 million yuan. Taiwan's CPI increased by 2.19% year-on-year from January to October, with the increase in the cost of living being the highest.

1) From November 10 to 11, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang visited Singapore and presided over the China-Singapore bilateral cooperation mechanism meeting. On November 12, Wang Yi co-chaired the 19th round of China-Russia strategic security consultations with Secretary Shoigu of the Russian Security Council in Beijing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the Philippine defense secretary's remarks on the South China Sea: if the Philippines no longer infringes and provokes, the maritime situation will not be turbulent. A US-China team developed a high-precision life panoramic spatiotemporal algorithm tool.
2) On November 11, local time, the China Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku opened. The Arab-Islamic Special Summit called on the Security Council to pass a resolution urging Israel to cease fire. The Sudanese government proposed establishing a joint mechanism to ensure the continued opening of the Adre border crossing.
3) The US Republican Party won control of the House of Representatives. US media reported: Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Noem to be the Secretary of Homeland Security. Musk generously donated to help Trump's campaign, and Tesla's market value surged by $300 billion in a few days. Recently, five people were shot dead in the same area in Kansas, USA.
4) German Chancellor Scholz hopes to talk to Putin as soon as possible, but Russia says it has not received any signal. Iran: The whole world is waiting for Trump to stop the Middle East war.
5) Violence erupts again in the Dutch capital, with a tram catching fire. The Netherlands will strengthen border checks from December 9.

6) North Korean State Affairs Committee Chairman Kim Jong Un approved the DPRK-Russia Treaty of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Japanese government responded to Ishiba Shigeru's dozing off during the meeting: because he took cold medicine.
7) Haiti's new Prime Minister Fritz-Aimé was sworn in, and multiple violent incidents occurred on the same day. The Mauritian opposition coalition won the National Assembly elections.
8) A bus overturned in western Iran, killing 4 and injuring 42.

1) On November 11, postal and express delivery companies across the country handled a total of 701 million parcels, 151% of the daily business volume, and a year-on-year increase of 9.7%. This is a new high for the "Double 11" day.
2) As of the end of September, the outstanding balance of foreign trade industry loans from the Export-Import Bank of China reached 3.35 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.44%.
3) The first-home mortgage interest rate in some areas has returned to the "3" range.
4) On November 12, BYD's Yangwang U9 Chinese supercar's Nürburgring lap time was released: 7 minutes 17.900 seconds. Lei Jun sent a congratulatory message!
5) 1.83 trillion! A-share financing balance hits a nine-year high, while the proportion of financing transactions in market turnover remains low.
6) Yesterday's closing prices:
Shanghai Composite Index 3421.97/-1.39%
Shenzhen Component Index 11314.46/-0.65%
ChiNext 2390.80/-0.07%
Hang Seng Index 19846.88/-2.84%

1) On November 12, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference held a ceremony to commemorate the 158th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth.
2) The Central Committee of Spiritual Civilization Construction Office released the "China Good People List" for the third quarter of 2024.
3) The Ministry of Education and two other departments have deployed key prevention and control work for myopia prevention and control in kindergartens and primary schools, providing scientific guidance.
4) The National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center has discovered 13 illegal mobile applications.
5) A new plant species, "Leyue Goat Horn Tree", has been discovered in Guangxi.


1) The first inter-regional power supply service mechanism at the prefecture-level in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has been established in Beijing.
2) The Shanghai Municipal Government's executive meeting deployed support for mergers and acquisitions of listed companies, improving company quality and cultivating leading enterprises. Hangzhou has launched multiple unmanned aerial vehicle logistics delivery routes. To help the low-altitude economy develop, Nanjing has designated 35 airspaces and 118 flight routes.
3) Guangzhou: Housing vouchers can be used to purchase newly built commercial housing for sale throughout Guangzhou. Guangzhou has matched the record for the "longest summer" since 1961.
4) On November 12, a 10,000-meter-high Tyndall effect appeared in Shenyang, resembling a fairyland. The photographer was shocked, the first time in ten years!

5) There is widespread rainfall in central and eastern China, and the haze in North China and the Huang-Huai region is gradually weakening. From 8 pm on November 12 to 8 pm on November 13, there will be light to moderate snow or sleet in parts of northern Xinjiang, western southern Xinjiang mountainous areas, eastern Tibet, eastern Qinghai, central and southern Gansu, and northern western Sichuan Plateau. Heavy to severe snowstorms are expected in parts of northeastern Altay, northern Tacheng, and northern Ili Valley mountainous areas in Xinjiang.


1) Winter diet suggestions: Appropriately choose mild, cool foods to prevent dryness, such as radish, winter melon, Chinese cabbage, mung beans, snow pear, lily, and water chestnut; eating some cold dishes is also a good choice, such as sliced cucumbers and cold wood ear, which are both refreshing and appetizing.
2) Leafy green vegetables are rich in vitamin K, folic acid, vitamin B2, and vitamin C. They also contain high levels of potassium, magnesium, calcium, flavonoids, lutein, carotene, chlorophyll, nitrates, and dietary fiber. Women should eat more.
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