Three-minute news breakfast on Thursday, April 17, 2025

 

 

1) On the morning of April 16, Xi Jinping met with the Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah at the Istana Negara in Malaysia.

 

 

During a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on April 16, Xi Jinping stated that an open, inclusive, and cooperative approach should be adopted to resist "decoupling and disruption of supply chains," "small yards and high walls," and the abuse of tariffs.

2) Nine departments including the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued the "2025 Action Plan for Improving and Benefiting the People through Service Consumption."

3) The fifth round of inspections by the 20th Central Committee has begun, with six inspection team leaders already appearing. The central government has upgraded the inspection of Kunming, where four former Party secretaries and four former mayors have been brought down, making it the first provincial capital city to undergo a centrally upgraded inspection.

4) National Healthcare Security Administration: RMB 165.7 billion in medical insurance fund payments were made through immediate settlement in the first quarter of 2024.

5) The launch of Shenzhou 20 is planned for the near future, and the spacecraft-rocket combination has been transported to the launch area. China has successfully built the first Earth-Moon space three-star constellation, seizing the commanding heights of Earth-Moon space exploration.

 

 

6) China's independently developed ultra-large diameter shield tunneling machine was launched in Zhengzhou on April 16 and will be exported for use in the construction of a port project in Western Australia.

 

 

7) [Rule of Law] Zhong Ziruan, former member of the Party Leadership Group of the Ministry of Natural Resources and former Party Secretary and Director of the China Geological Survey, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for bribery and intentional disclosure of state secrets.

 

 

Liu Mancang, former vice chairman of the Henan Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee, was arrested on suspicion of bribery and bribery by using influence. Deng Qian, deputy director of the Strategic Development Department of the State Development & Investment Corporation, is under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary violations and illegal activities. The second instance of the Shanxi engagement rape case upheld the original verdict, sentencing the man to three years in prison. The man's mother was admonished by the court for repeatedly releasing information involving the victim's personal privacy online, infringing on the victim's right to privacy.

8) [Military] Japan and the US conducted military exercises simulating an attack on the PLA landing fleet. The Ministry of National Defense responded: No one should underestimate China's strong ability and determination to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. In response to the claim that China is the biggest military threat to the US, the Ministry of National Defense demanded that the US stop its "thief crying thief" tactics; the US's exorbitant military spending once again exposes its addiction to war; warmongering will not make America great again. The navy will open more than 30 active warships to the public in multiple locations, exceeding the number and types of ships in previous open events. China and Egypt will hold the "Civilization Eagle-2025" joint air force exercise.

9) [Hong Kong and Macau] The People's Liberation Army garrison in Macau will open its Taipa barracks (708, Nossa Senhora de Esperança, Estrada de Hac Sa) to the public on May 1 and 3.

10) [Taiwan] Taiwan Affairs Office: Moving west to the mainland and settling in the mainland is the best choice for Taiwanese businessmen and enterprises; the "reporting column for 'Taiwan independence' thugs and accomplices" has received more than 3,000 emails. The Taiwan Affairs Office responded to Lai Ching-te's refusal to retaliate against US tariffs: His act of kneeling to the US and selling out Taiwan is despicable. The Taiwan Affairs Office welcomes more Taiwanese compatriots to come to the mainland to visit the filming locations of their favorite film and television works. A Taiwanese singer thanked the motherland after receiving a liver transplant in the mainland. The Taiwan Affairs Office: Blood is thicker than water.

 

 

1) Li Chenggang appointed as China's international trade negotiator (ministerial rank) and vice minister of commerce. China and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on supply chain cooperation. China and Vietnam held their ninth border defense friendly exchange activity. A Chinese expert team went to Myanmar to assess the earthquake disaster. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China's accession to the Port State Measures Agreement is a pragmatic measure to practice true multilateralism. The US increased tariffs on China to 245%, Trump said "the ball is in China's court," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: You can ask the US for the specific figures, the US initiated the tariff war, China's countermeasures are reasonable and legitimate, we don't want to fight but we are not afraid to fight. Ministry of Commerce: The US has weaponized tariffs to an irrational degree, and China will ignore them. The Chinese embassy in Italy responded to the murder of two Chinese citizens in Rome: urging Italy to speed up the investigation and punish the perpetrators. Cross-border RMB transactions between China and Malaysia exceeded RMB 100 billion in the first quarter.

2) The "Poetic China, Romantic Splendor" Chinese Language Day event was held at the United Nations. Members of the UN Conference on Trade and Development called for support for multilateralism. NATO Secretary-General: Never promised to include Ukraine's accession to NATO in the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement. The Canadian Association of University Teachers warned its members not to travel to the United States unless necessary. France expelled 12 Algerian diplomats and recalled its ambassador.

3) Biden's first public speech after leaving office criticized Trump: The amount of damage done in less than 100 days is shocking.

 

 

Chinese cross-border e-commerce applications are suddenly booming in the United States! The top three apps on the iOS e-commerce app list are all Chinese apps. A US think tank predicts that US economic growth may stagnate in 2025. Foreign media: The US government is considering closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates. US media reported: Trump held a meeting in the White House Situation Room on US-Iran negotiations, with officials holding differing positions. Harvard University's resistance to US government interference in school affairs resulted in its funds being frozen. A US congressman's town hall meeting was disrupted, and two protesters were tased by police. Multiple small businesses in the United States jointly sued the Trump administration over tariff policies. US media investigations show that most US companies are unwilling to relocate due to doubled costs. A US Associated Press reporter who was banned for two months was allowed back into the White House.

4) Russian intelligence official: Russia's strategic goals in Ukraine remain unchanged. A German man asked for Russian citizenship, and Putin answered in German: It's not difficult, I'll help. The Ukrainian parliament approved extending the state of martial law until August 6.

5) Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu strongly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state. Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed one and injured three. Gaza Health Ministry: At least 22 people have been killed in Israeli military operations in the past 24 hours. Hamas said it has lost contact with a US-Israeli dual national who was being held. The Maldives banned Israelis from entering the country in "solidarity" with the Palestinian people.

6) On April 16, local time, the South Korean police conducted a search and seizure of the presidential office and the presidential residence. TEPCO started the second round of trial removal of nuclear waste from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Japan's antitrust agency ordered Google to stop unfair competition.

7) The National Bank of Kazakhstan launched WeChat QR code payment services.

8) Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering.

 

 

9) The Sudanese Rapid Support Forces announced the establishment of a "government of peace and unity." Moroccan police seized more than 17 tons of cannabis products.

 

 

1) The first-quarter GDP was RMB 31.8758 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%, and a month-on-month increase of 1.2% compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

2) National Bureau of Statistics: In March, the sales prices of commercial housing in first-tier cities rose month-on-month, and the overall month-on-month decline in second- and third-tier cities narrowed.

3) On April 16, the price of gold broke through US$3,300, and the price of 24K gold jewelry from several brands exceeded 1,000 yuan per gram, with the market generally quoting around 1,005 yuan per gram, setting a new historical high.

4) Yu Chengdong of Huawei: Cumulative deliveries of HarmonyOS smart vehicles exceed 700,000.

5) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index: 3276.00/+0.26%

Shenzhen Component Index: 9774.73/-0.85%

ChiNext Index: 1907.11/-1.21%

Hang Seng Index: 21056.98/-1.91%

 

 

1) Ministry of Education and eight other departments: Promoting the digital upgrading of disciplines and specialties and the transformation of scientific research paradigms. The national supercomputing internet platform launches an ultra-long text model.

2) The 2025 Republic's Minister's Voluntary Tree Planting activity was held in the planned green space of the Xiyuyu flood retention area in Haidian District, Beijing.

3) A research team discovered a wild population of Ormosia henryi for the first time in Shenzhen. Four new species of fungi were discovered in Yunnan and named: Ailao Green Cup Fungus, Banna Green Cup Fungus, Laojun Green Cup Fungus, and Yulong Green Cup Fungus.

 

 

4) The 2025 National Disabled Persons' Culture Week activities were launched and will continue until the end of November.

5) Young shooter Hu Kai wins another gold medal at the Shooting World Cup stage competition after a 12-day interval.

 

 

 

 

1) The global headquarters of the International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Resolution Organization was inaugurated in Beijing. The 2025 Beijing Points-Based Immigration Application will start on April 17, with a quota of 6,000 people.

2) Shanghai has 91,000 home-based hospital beds, and the city is promoting better implementation of "no-companion care" for the nursing staff.

3) Guangzhou Railway Group Shenzhen North Railway Station reported that a passenger at Humen Station jumped towards the front of a train entering the station: No vital signs.

4) Qingdao released 12 new measures for the real estate market, with a 100,000 yuan subsidy for three-child families purchasing homes.

5) Sanya reported on restaurants requiring five-star reviews for dining: Under investigation.

6) Strong winds in northern regions, sandstorms in some areas, and rain and snow in northern Xinjiang and other places. From 8 pm on April 16 to 8 pm on April 17, light snow or sleet in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, the Tianshan area and Altay mountain area of Xinjiang, western mountainous areas of southern Xinjiang, southern Tibet, northern Qinghai, and Hexi Corridor of Gansu, with moderate to heavy snow in parts of the Tianshan area and Altay mountain area of Xinjiang.

 

 

 

 

1) The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" recommends that each person consume 50-150g of whole grains and legumes per day (1/4-1/2 of the staple food). Children, adolescents, the elderly, and those with poor digestion can adjust the amount accordingly.

2) The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" suggests eating vegetables at every meal, consuming 300-500g of vegetables daily, with dark-colored vegetables accounting for 1/2 (including dark green, red, orange-red, and purplish-red vegetables). It is recommended to consume 200-350g of fresh fruit daily, equivalent to a medium-sized apple.