Three-minute news breakfast on Friday, April 25, 2025

China National Space Administration: Approved applications from seven institutions, including the Institute of Geophysics, Paris, France, to borrow lunar samples from the Chang'e 5 mission. 20 kilograms of resources from the Tianwen 3 mission are open to the international community.

3) 11 items further reduced! China's new version of the negative list for market access is unveiled. The 137th Canton Fair has attracted over 190,000 overseas buyers.

4) In the first quarter of 2025, the total cross-regional population flow across the country reached 17.39 billion person-times, a year-on-year increase of 4.0%. Tolls are waived for passenger cars on expressways during the May Day holiday.

5) The Ministry of Transport takes multiple measures to strengthen highway traffic safety during the flood season and summer vacation. The Ministry of Water Resources launches a three-year action plan for the construction and management of flood detention areas.

6) China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, accounting for 60% of the global total.

7) [Rule of Law] The Central Air Traffic Control Office organizes strengthened efforts to crack down on illegal drone operations and interference with air navigation. The China Coast Guard and four other departments jointly launched the "Blue Sea Blue Shield 2025" special law enforcement operation. The Shanxi Provincial People's Procuratorate decided to arrest Shang Xianfang, former member of the Standing Committee of the Changzhi Municipal Committee and former head of the United Front Work Department, on suspicion of bribery. A customer's request not to have their fish butchered resulted in the vendor throwing a weight scale at them; the Wuhan Hanyang Market Supervision Bureau responded that they are handling the situation and have launched an investigation.

8) [Military] The US Secretary of Defense claims that China has formed a special force to destroy the US military; the Ministry of National Defense responded: We hope the US side will not suffer from "persecution mania" and always use others as an excuse. The Philippines and the US recently held the "Shoulder to Shoulder" joint military exercise; the US military will deploy anti-ship missile systems in the Luzon Strait in northern Philippines; the Ministry of National Defense: The Philippines' provocative actions violate the common interests of regional countries. The Eastern Theater Command responded to the US ship's passage through the Taiwan Strait: We monitored and warned throughout the process and dealt with it effectively according to law.

9) [Hong Kong and Macau] Director of the Economic and Finance Affairs of the Macao SAR Government: Promoting moderate economic diversification is a top priority this year. Six universities in Hong Kong are ranked among the top 50 universities in Asia.

10) [Taiwan] The Taiwan military's annual military exercise "Han Kuang 41" began its "computer-assisted command post exercise" on April 5, lasting 14 days and 13 nights; the Ministry of National Defense: The "Taiwan independence" armed forces are making a big show of it, which is purely whistling to encourage themselves and providing psychological comfort; no matter how they perform, it will be a dead end. A fire alarm was triggered at the office building of Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te on the afternoon of April 24.

1) The Ministry of Commerce responded to the statement about the cooling down of US-China tariffs: "He who tied the bell must untie it." The unilateral imposition of tariffs was initiated by the US side. If the US side really wants to solve the problem, it should pay attention to the rational voices of the international community and all parties at home and completely cancel all unilateral tariffs against China. The Ministry of Commerce discussed the progress of China-EU automobile negotiations: We are willing to properly handle trade frictions with the EU side through dialogue and consultation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: It is false that China and the US are negotiating; China and the US have not held consultations or negotiations on tariffs, let alone reached an agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the Philippines' remarks on Ren'ai Reef: We urge the Philippines not to make trouble and not to create further problems. The Philippine National Security Council said there are signs that China may interfere in the Philippines' elections; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China has no interest in interfering in the Philippine elections. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The signing of a mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Azerbaijan will further promote people-to-people exchanges. The China International Emergency Medical Team (Macao) went to Myanmar to carry out post-disaster emergency medical work. The Sino-French astronomical satellite has detected more than 100 gamma-ray bursts.

2) A Chinese representative called for joining hands to break through the countercurrent of unilateralism and bullying. The BRICS International Research Center for Deep-Sea Resources was established in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.

The World Economic Forum has launched an investigation into founder Klaus Schwab's financial and other issues. The World Bank lowered its forecast for Brazil's GDP growth in 2025 to 1.8%. The WHO released new guidelines for preventing adolescent pregnancy.

3) Trump is considering a tiered tariff plan against China. Facing extreme pressure from the United States, Zelenskyy stood his ground: Ukraine will not legally recognize the occupation of Crimea. Trump: Your remarks are harmful to negotiations, and Ukraine's situation is "precarious." Trump said that dealing with Ukraine is more difficult than dealing with Russia. A US envoy will travel to Russia on April 25 to meet with Putin to discuss the Ukraine issue. Trump will hold a "Trump Coin Major Shareholder Banquet" on May 22: There is a chance to hear first-hand information; the first 25 people will receive VIP treatment. Twelve US states jointly sued the federal government for illegal "reciprocal tariffs." US media reported that Musk and the US Treasury Secretary had a heated argument at the White House over matters related to the IRS. Boeing confirmed: China has stopped receiving Boeing aircraft. New Jersey experienced its worst wildfire in nearly 20 years; the fire is only 30% contained, and the burned area reached 34.2 square kilometers.

4) Secretary of the Russian Federal Security Council Shoigu: If the United States resumes nuclear testing, Russia may take reciprocal measures in response. Russia announced a ban on entry for 21 British MPs; the "list will continue to expand." Russia decided to upgrade the diplomatic mission of Afghanistan in Russia to the ambassadorial level. Foreign media: The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was subjected to a large-scale attack on April 24, local time, injuring dozens of people. The Polish foreign minister said that Poland will not send troops to participate in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

5) British Chancellor of the Exchequer: Not in a hurry to reach a trade agreement with the United States. With the security situation tightening, Denmark announced that it will add 5,000 military positions.

6) Gaza Health Ministry: At least 48 people were killed in Israeli military operations in the past 24 hours. Due to medicine shortages, more than 400 kidney patients have died in Gaza. This round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict has resulted in the deaths of 51,355 people in the Gaza Strip.

On April 24, local time, the South Korean prosecution indicted former President Moon Jae-in on suspicion of bribery. Moon Jae-in: "Absurd and unfounded." Four giant pandas in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, will be sent back to China at the end of June. In preparation for the summer heat, Japan launched its annual "heatstroke alert" mechanism.

8) India announced several countermeasures against Pakistan, including halting water resource sharing, suspending relevant visas, and expelling military attachés, in response to the terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan announced a series of countermeasures against India, including limiting departure time, closing airspace, and suspending trade.

9) South Africa's "Sealing Operation" seized more than 60 diamonds and other stolen goods within a week and arrested 369 suspects from different countries.

2) On April 23, Eastern Time, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, stated at the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in the United States that China will adhere to opening up and maintain global economic and financial stability.

3) On April 25, the central bank conducted a 600 billion yuan medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation with a term of 1 year. The first issuance of ultra-long-term special government bonds for 2025 occurred on April 24, including 50 billion yuan for 20-year bonds and 71 billion yuan for 30-year bonds.

4) The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Plan for the Digital Transformation of the Pharmaceutical Industry (2025-2030)".

5) National Bureau of Statistics: Prices of 10 important raw materials in the circulation field rose in mid-April. China's total foreign direct investment across all industries increased by 6.2% year-on-year in the first quarter.

6) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index: 3297.29/+0.03%

Shenzhen Component Index: 9878.32/-0.58%

ChiNext Index: 1935.86/-0.68%

Hang Seng Index: 21909.76/-0.74

1) Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee: The total number of copyright registrations in 2024 exceeded 10 million. State Intellectual Property Office: 1.045 million invention patents were authorized in China in 2024.

2) The top ten new archaeological discoveries of 2024 were announced, including the Mengxi River site group in Ziyang, Sichuan, and the Xiatang site in Xianju, Zhejiang.

3) Chinese Catholic organizations sent a message of condolence on the passing of the Pope.

4) In 2024, the comprehensive reading rate of adult citizens in China was 82.1%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to 2023, with nearly 80% of people reading via mobile phones.

5) By the end of 2024, the number of translation professionals in China reached 6.808 million, and the overall industry demand is still rising.

6) 10 people banned for 3 years! The Chinese Athletics Association punished uncivilized behavior at the Suzhou Marathon.

7) Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin lead the Shanghai men's table tennis team to compete in the National Games, with the Shanghai sports delegation striving for better results than the previous session.

1) During the "May Day" holiday, Beijing will launch more than 1,900 cultural and tourism events. Beijing Sports Bureau: Hundreds of characteristic hiking and fitness routes are about to be launched.

2) Shanghai: The first batch of 11 future disciplines are being planned and constructed. The "Dog Wind Bell" rabies prevention campaign has been launched in Hangzhou.

3) Guangdong has more than 9.06 million valid registered trademarks, ranking first in the country.

4) On April 24, the cooperation framework agreement for the "One-Card" service of social security cards for residents in the five northwestern provinces and regions + Inner Mongolia + Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps was officially signed in Yinchuan, Ningxia.

5) In the first quarter of this year, eight economic indicators in Tibet ranked first in the country. Tibet legislated for the protection and management of Cordyceps sinensis resources for the first time. Anhui issued the first batch of provincial forestry carbon tickets.

6) Rainfall in the Yangtze River Delta and South China will weaken, while Qinghai and Tibet will experience more rain and snow. From 8 pm on April 24 to 8 pm on April 25, light to moderate snow or sleet is expected in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northwestern Heilongjiang, the Tianshan area and southern Xinjiang, northern and eastern Tibet, southern and eastern Qinghai, and the northern part of the western Sichuan Plateau, with heavy snow in some areas.

2) Cherries have the highest potassium content, and also the lowest glycemic index (GI), making them good for blood sugar control. The red color is due to the rich anthocyanins; the deeper the color, the higher the anthocyanin content. high.