Three-Minute News Breakfast, Saturday, December 21, 2024
Release time:
2024-12-21

1) On the morning of December 20, the grand celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Macao Special Administrative Region were held. Xi Jinping attended and delivered an important speech.

Xi Jinping inspected the Macao Garrison and delivered an important speech. On the afternoon of December 20, Xi Jinping concluded his activities in Macao and left Macao by special plane.
2) Premier Li Qiang emphasized during his inspection tour in Zhejiang: We should thoroughly implement the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference and strive to create new achievements in high-quality development.
3) Humanity's first data on the ancient magnetic field on the far side of the moon! The latest research results on the Chang'e 6 lunar samples have been released.
4) The world's largest diameter underwater shield tunnel—the Huanggang Road Yellow River crossing tunnel in Jinan City—has achieved a breakthrough of over 1,000 meters.

China conducted a survey of typical glacier reserves using airborne ice radar technology for the first time.
5) The number of electric bicycles replaced nationwide has exceeded 1 million.
6) Due to the high incidence of fishing vessel accidents, the Liaoning Provincial People's Government and the Dalian Municipal People's Government were summoned for talks.
7) [Rule of Law] National procuratorial organs have filed over 1.1 million public interest litigation cases. Ji Binchang, former party secretary of the Qingdao Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Shandong Province, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for illegally accepting more than 526 million yuan in bribes. The State Administration for Market Regulation has launched a special campaign to crack down on "special supply liquor." The National Healthcare Security Administration: Closely monitoring the issue of some pharmaceutical companies issuing false invoices to create "two sets of prices." Yuanji Cloud Dumplings was investigated for food containing foreign objects. Yuanji Cloud Dumplings apologized: The store manager of the involved store was fired.
8) [Military] A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard issued a statement on the Philippine C-208 aircraft's intrusion into China's airspace over Huangyan Island: We solemnly warn the Philippines to immediately stop its infringement and provocation. The China Coast Guard will continue to strengthen law enforcement in China's jurisdiction, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, met with visiting Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Hanoi.
9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Ho Iat Seng was sworn in as the sixth Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued the "Regulations on the Management of Hong Kong Mutual Recognition Funds".
10) [Taiwan] Ma Ying-jeou visited the exhibition hall of Unit 731 war crimes evidence: The two sides should jointly remember. The cross-strait youth ice and snow festival, themed "Passionate Ice and Snow, Walking Together," was launched on the evening of December 19 in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province. After the ceremony, an exhibition and awards ceremony for outstanding works of the cross-strait youth short video competition was held.


1) Commemorative stamps and envelopes marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria were issued in Bulgaria.

Western media is once again targeting Xinjiang peppers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Some Western media and professional fake news producers are either spreading rumors or on their way to spreading rumors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The US should remove Cuba from its so-called list of "state sponsors of terrorism." Chinese and Philippine law enforcement agencies jointly repatriated four kidnapping suspects. A 78-year-old Chinese businessman was kidnapped in Myanmar, and Myanmar police killed six kidnappers and successfully rescued him.
2) The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution seeking an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel's obligations to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestine. UN Secretary-General Guterres called for promoting a peaceful, inclusive, and credible political transition in Syria. The International Olympic Committee published the election documents of seven presidential candidates. A Chinese representative called on the international community to jointly strengthen global governance of artificial intelligence. NATO Secretary-General: NATO member states are not obligated to sign bilateral security agreements with Ukraine. The summit of the Group of Eight Developing Countries focused on Middle East security issues, with the Egyptian president discussing the regional situation with leaders from Turkey, Iran, and other countries. Sweden announced that it would stop funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
3) The House of Representatives failed to pass a new spending bill, and the US government faces a shutdown. Foreign media: Biden confirmed that he will attend Trump's inauguration ceremony, mentioning that the latter did not attend his own inauguration ceremony, accusing Republicans of being "naive." Biden will visit Italy in January next year, which may be his last visit during his term. Trump called on the EU: Either buy American oil and gas, or face tariffs! The US Department of Defense: The number of US troops stationed in Syria has increased from about 900 to about 2,000.
4) Large-scale demonstrations erupted in the Syrian capital, with protesters demanding the establishment of a "civilian government".

Ukraine: Russian air strikes on Kyiv have killed one person and injured 10.
5) The German Chancellor once again criticized the EU's imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
6) South Korean investigators summoned President Yoon Suk-yeol again. South Korean acting president Han Duck-soo was investigated for the "martial law farce" and had served five presidents. South Korea's ruling party: Decided to participate in the "cross-party political consultation body." Japan is investigating the leakage of harmful pollutants from US military bases.
7) Malaysian Ministry of Transport: In principle, it agrees to continue searching for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
8) The warring parties in Libya agreed to continue reconciliation talks.
9) A fire at a candle factory in Egypt killed seven people.

1) The "Regulations on the Reporting of Tax Information by Internet Platform Enterprises" is open to public consultation. The Financial Regulatory Bureau has optimized the regulatory rating system for consumer finance companies.
2) The latest loan market quotation interest rate remains unchanged.
3) The China Securities Regulatory Commission: The sales ratio limit for Hong Kong mutual recognition funds in other regions will be relaxed from 50% to 80%.
4) The China Securities Association further strengthens the self-discipline management of chief economists, and those who have repeatedly caused reputational risks due to improper conduct may be dismissed.
5) Meituan provided over 50 million yuan in winter meal subsidies for riders.
6) Yesterday's closing prices:
Shanghai Composite Index 3368.07/-0.06%
Shenzhen Component Index 10646.62/-0.02%
ChiNext Index 2209.66/-0.18%
Hang Seng Index 19720.70/-0.16%

1) The National Health Commission: The "Health Science Popularization and Rumor Refutation Platform" is online.
2) On the morning of December 20, a symposium for the second "Famous Critics and Experts" Hunan Gathering online themed activity was held at Du Fu's Jiang Pavilion on the Xiangjiang River; the four-day second "Famous Critics and Experts" Hunan Gathering online themed activity concluded successfully. Famous critics and experts from central and provincial and municipal media, internet big Vs, and well-known bloggers formed a group to conduct concentrated field trips to Yueyang, Changsha, and other places, savoring the flavors of Hunan and Hunan cuisine culture, using unique perspectives and new media platforms to spread stories of the development of the Hunan cuisine industry, and through this window, feeling the vitality and potential of Hunan's high-quality economic development.

3) National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center: A new variant of the "Silver Fox" Trojan virus targeting Chinese users has reappeared.
4) The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World officially opened at 10:00 am today.
5) The Chinese Football Association announced the 2025 season schedule: The Chinese Super League will open on February 21.

1) The number of calls received by the Beijing Citizens' Hotline will reach 24 million this year.
2) Shanghai Pudong launches the 2025 New Year's Eve consumption season.
3) Guangzhou has issued 33.1 billion yuan in loans to small and micro enterprises this year.
4) Xi'an Railway Bureau's freight loading and unloading volume has hit a record high.
5) Cold air continues to affect the central and eastern regions, with sunny weather in most parts of the country. From 8 pm on December 20 to 8 pm on December 21, light snow or sleet is expected in parts of southeastern Heilongjiang, eastern Jilin, northeastern Liaoning, northwestern Xinjiang, eastern Tibet, southern Qinghai, the Shandong Peninsula, and western Sichuan Basin, with moderate to heavy snow in parts of northwestern Xinjiang, southeastern Tibet, and the Shandong Peninsula.


1) A new study by a team from Jiangsu Normal University, published in the British Medical Journal Public Health, confirms that exercise is a natural "beauty master." Regular exercise can not only improve physical health but also significantly enhance one's appearance.
2) Chinese cabbage has a high water content and low calories, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight even if you eat a lot. Chinese cabbage also contains a lot of insoluble dietary fiber, which can increase the volume of food residue in the human intestine and help prevent constipation.
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