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This weekend, the heat, brightness, and stability of China's "great power diplomacy" have attracted attention. On June 18th, on the occasion of the Beijing talks between Chinese and American foreign ministers, Premier Li Qiang began his official visits to Germany and France, and will participate in the seventh round of China Germany government consultations, the New Global Financing Compact Summit, and other activities. This is Li Qiang's first visit since taking office in March, to the top two economies of the European Union. As a world power and an important force on the international stage, China Germany and China France relations have long exceeded the scope of bilateral relations. Analysts believe that in the context of intensified international turbulence and weak global economic recovery, China's frequent and high-level exchanges and dialogues with Germany and France, both world powers, are not only of great significance for stabilizing the relationship between the two sides, but also provide more stability and certainty for the world. First visit and follow-up

Imagine that in the future, your financial manager may actually be an artificial intelligence proficient in using big language modeling technology. It can select the most suitable one for you from tens of thousands of options. Would you trust it to hand over your money? With more and more well-known banks testing generative artificial intelligence, this prospect is not unattainable. A recent article by American financial media CNBC pointed out that generative AI has broad application prospects in remote customer service, investment decision-making, and even crime investigation. But many banks also realize that this technology is still in its early stages and there are problems in data collection, privacy, and other aspects. Risk means they won't go all the way in. After ChatGPT emerged as an explosive innovation achievement, executives from large banks and online financial companies around the world have expressed their admiration for generative artificial intelligence

The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that India will hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit online on July 4th. On June 16th, the China Shanghai Cooperation Organization International Judicial Exchange and Cooperation Training Base held a forward-looking seminar on the summit of the heads of state. Scholars attending the conference believe that over the past 20 years since its establishment, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been guided by the "Shanghai Spirit" and has created a new model of regional cooperation, making important contributions to regional peace and development. Especially after the SCO ushered in a new round of expansion, the SCO's "circle of friends" continued to expand, and its global influence continued to expand. Scholars point out that China should continue to hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win, adhere to the international relations norms consistently upheld by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, uphold international fairness and justice, advocate multilateralism and openness, and resolve differences and disputes through peaceful means

The term of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is scheduled to end in October this year. Previously, it was widely believed that his successor would be born at the NATO summit next month. But in the current complex situation, who will steer this 74 year old transatlantic military alliance has become even more complex. It is reported that the Secretary General of NATO is not elected through public elections, but rather based on the consensus of the 31 member countries, often through behind the scenes negotiations and negotiations. Meanwhile, given the dominant position of the United States within NATO, the President's opinion is crucial. For many years, an unwritten rule has been that NATO's highest commander is often appointed by US military commanders, while the position of Secretary General is often held by senior European politicians. However, given NATO's geographical coverage of the United States, Europe, and even Turkey

The South Korean military stated that North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the eastern waters of the Korean Peninsula around 7:30 pm on June 15th. This is North Korea's second missile launch after 63 days, which has attracted attention. Public opinion believes that North Korea's move is mainly aimed at South Korea and the United States launching live fire annihilation exercises with cutting-edge weapons since last month, while demonstrating its military capabilities and readiness. On the day of the missile launch, South Korean President Yoon Seok yeol personally went to the vicinity of the 38th parallel to host the fifth round of training for the exercise and fired harsh words at North Korea from afar. "From around 19:25 to around 37:00 on the same day, North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from the Shun'an area towards the eastern waters of the peninsula." The South Korean Joint Staff Headquarters stated on the evening of the 15th that the missiles flew more than 780 kilometers each before crashing into the East China Sea. South Korea and the United States are currently working on specific parameters

According to recent reports from foreign media, more than a month after announcing his victory in Thailand's general election, the leader of the Far Progressive Party in Thailand, Pita Linchallan, is facing an investigation by the Thai Election Commission for suspected ownership of shares in a media company. This may result in Pita being disqualified from running for office and add more variables to his ability to serve as the Prime Minister of Thailand. Analysis suggests that due to the lack of sufficient support from the Far Progressive Party to form a government, the handover of power in Thailand after the general election is facing difficulties, and the possibility of a power vacuum is increasing. The Prime Minister's journey has been thwarted more than a month since the Thai general election on May 14th, but Pita, who is considered a popular candidate for the Prime Minister by the outside world, has encountered another setback. According to Agence France Presse, on the 12th, the Chairman of the Thai Election Commission, Etienne Bhumibol, stated that he is currently investigating whether Pita meets the candidate requirements as he may hold a media company

As agreed by China and the US, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China from June 18 to 19. With the news of the "official announcement" of the Chinese side on the 14th, Antony Blinken's much watched visit to China was finally "finalized". This visit will be the highest ranking official of the Biden administration to date, and it will also be the second visit by the US Secretary of State to China after more than four years. Against the backdrop of the difficulties in China US relations and the recent increased interaction between the two sides, Antony Blinken's visit has attracted great attention and has become an important window to observe how China and the United States will meet each other in the future.The two heads of state agree to maintain strategic cooperation between their diplomatic teams

On the 14th local time, the Federal Reserve of the United States concluded a two-day monetary policy meeting and announced the maintenance of the target range of the federal funds rate from 5% to 5.25%. This means that after 10 consecutive interest rate hikes since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has pressed the "pause button" for the first time. But outsiders believe that the Fed's move may be an "eagle like pause". The Federal Reserve has hinted that if the economy and inflation do not further cool down, interest rates may still be raised within the year. After the first 10 consecutive interest rate hikes since March last year, the Federal Reserve chose to remain silent. In a statement released on the 14th, the Federal Reserve stated that recent indicators indicate that US economic activity continues to expand moderately, with strong employment growth in recent months and low unemployment rates, but inflation remains high. To support the maximization of employment and 2

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and co chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, announced on social media on the evening of June 14th that he has arrived in Beijing, marking his first visit to China in nearly four years. He stated that this trip aims to promote the resolution of issues such as climate change, and China plays an important role in this process. "I just landed in Beijing after nearly four years, and this is my first visit since 2019," Gates said on Weibo last night. "I am very happy to meet my Chinese partners.". Gates stated that this trip aims to promote innovative solutions to issues such as climate change, health inequalities, and food security. He said, "The world has made tremendous progress in reducing child deaths and poverty, but the global crisis has hindered these progress. Faced with expensive food,..."

This week, Iranian President Lech entered the United States' backyard, sparking public attention. This is Lech's first trip to Latin America during his tenure, with stops in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. The three countries visited are not far apart, and the commonality seems to outweigh the individuality: they are all governed by left-wing governments, have been suppressed by US sanctions, and have shown an unyielding and tough stance. The public opinion believes that Lech's visit is of great significance. It will not only strengthen practical cooperation with Latin American countries, but also demonstrate to the outside world that Iran's influence is not limited to the Middle East, and it also has friends in the western hemisphere. This is Lai Xi's 12th overseas visit since taking office in 2021, taking place against the backdrop of Iran's reconciliation with regional countries and the continuation of tensions with the United States. Although Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba are separated by a long ocean from Iran

On the 13th local time, former US President Trump appeared in a federal court in Miami, Florida to plead guilty to 37 federal criminal charges, including improper handling of confidential documents. According to foreign media reports such as Reuters, during the 47 minute trial, Trump, wearing his iconic dark blue suit and red tie, remained silent and held his arms. When prosecutors accused him of improperly possessing and hiding confidential documents, Trump frowned. His lawyer represented Trump in presenting a plea of not guilty to the court. After the hearing, Trump was allowed to leave the court unconditionally, without paying cash bail or submitting a passport, and his personal travel was not restricted. But the judge ordered him not to discuss this case with another defendant, Norta, and other potential witnesses. Norta is Trump

Reuters reported on the 12th that Pakistan's Minister of Oil, Musadik Malik, stated on the same day that Pakistan had paid for the first batch of intergovernmental import transactions of Russian crude oil in Chinese yuan, marking a significant shift in Pakistan's past US dollar led import and export payment policy. Malik said that according to the agreement reached by the governments of Pakistan and Russia in April this year, the oil purchased this time is 100000 tons, of which 45000 tons have arrived at Karachi Port in Pakistan on the 11th, and the rest of the oil is currently in transit. He did not disclose any commercial details such as pricing or discounts, but stated that the payment was made in Chinese yuan. Malik revealed that the traded oil is Ural light crude oil. Pakistan refining company PRL will conduct refining. Pakistan used to rely on Middle Eastern oil,

Former US President Trump arrived in Florida on the 12th local time and will appear in court at 3:00 pm on the 13th in Miami, Florida, to respond to the "classified matter controversy". According to the indictment released by the US Department of Justice last week, the prosecution has filed 37 charges against Trump and 7 separate charges. This also makes Trump the first former president in American history to be charged with federal criminal charges. Analysis suggests that compared to the previous criminal charges against Trump in the "sealing fee" case, the new charges have greater "legal seriousness and political risk", as Trump has been "caught in action" on confidential matters, and the subsequent trial outcome depends on the recognition of the degree of harm. Currently, the incident has not had a significant impact on Trump's bid for the party's presidential nomination, as polls show he continues to lead his opponents. American public opinion

On June 12th, UNESCO announced a news: five years after withdrawing from the group, the United States has decided to repay the fees and return to the organization. Previously, due to dissatisfaction with Palestine's accession and other reasons, the United States and Israel insisted on withdrawing. However, just last week, the US State Department submitted a letter to the organization proposing a return plan. The outside world is curious, why is the United States not being stubborn? US officials are straightforward: this move aims to counter China's influence in the organization, especially in setting standards for global artificial intelligence and technology education. According to the UNESCO website, there are two key points in the US letter regarding the willingness to repay the debt. Firstly, we welcome the efforts made by UNESCO in recent years to address new challenges, promote modern management, and ease political tensions; Secondly, list the outstanding debts to be repaid

25 countries, 250 aircraft, and 10000 soldiers. Starting from June 12th, NATO forces will gather on a large scale in Germany to hold the largest air military exercise in history. German officials stated that the exercise is a defensive exercise aimed at practicing the defense of European airspace. But the United States emphasizes that the exercise sends a signal of strength, not just for deterrence. As the war in Ukraine continues and Ukraine claims to launch a counterattack, the skies over Europe, including Russia's doorstep, are filled with the roar of fighter jets and smoke, making the scene particularly eye-catching. What are the considerations for NATO's move? What kind of impact will it have on the already fragile European security situation? Send a signal of strength? Since the Cold War era, military exercises have been an important means for NATO to strengthen its military strength and deter Eastern opponents. It is reported that NATO member countries and partner countries hold hundreds of joint military exercises every year. “

According to Italian media reports, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away at the age of 86 at a hospital in the northern city of Milan on the morning of the 12th. For 30 years, despite worrying health and constant political struggles, Berlusconi has persisted in being active at the center of the Italian political stage. Although people have a deep impression of Berlusconi as a politician, he spent the first half of his life as a business tycoon. During this period, the Berlusconi family established a media empire in Italy and held a controlling stake in the local large commercial media company, Media Media. But in the early 1990s, Berlusconi decided to abandon business and enter politics, and created the still active Power Party. From 1994 to 2011, Berlusconi served as the Prime Minister of Italy three times,

Under the shadow of the "gathering door" scandal, former British Prime Minister Johnson announced on the 9th that he has resigned from his position as a member of the House of Commons. Shortly thereafter, two other Conservative MPs decided to follow in Johnson's footsteps. This means that the Conservative Party is now facing a by election for three parliamentary seats. While the opposition is eyeing, this farce has become the latest challenge facing Prime Minister Sunak. In his resignation statement, Johnson stated that this decision is related to the investigation surrounding the "Party Gate" scandal. "Party gate" refers to the scandals of the British Prime Minister's Office and other government offices meeting in violation of epidemic prevention regulations for many times during the COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, which is one of the reasons why Johnson was forced to resign as Prime Minister last July. After the scandal was exposed, Johnson denied any violations and mistakenly believed it was a work activity at the time. Discussion

In the heart of the Colombian jungle, the military radio suddenly heard the message that people had been praying to hear: "Miracle, miracle, miracle, miracle.". This means that all four Colombian indigenous children who have been missing in the jungle for 40 days have been rescued. How did these children survive for 40 days in the dangerous jungle from the plane crash on May 1st to being found on June 9th? Colombian President Gustavo Petro, known as the "Son of the Jungle," said on the 9th that after 40 days of search and rescue, four children who were previously trapped in the jungle due to a plane crash have been found and all have survived. "The whole country is delighted!" According to the Colombian military, the children were found in a small forest clearing about 5 kilometers away from the crash site. Currently, they are in Bogota, the capital of Colombia

TBS TV in Japan reported that Tokyo Electric Power Company conducted a trial operation of the Fukushima nuclear sewage discharge facility at 8:40 am local time on the 12th. The 2-week trial operation will test whether a fixed amount of water can be discharged into the sea and confirm whether the discharge operation can be suspended in emergency situations. The trial operation means that the discharge of nuclear wastewater has entered the countdown, attracting widespread attention from the international community. On April 13, 2021, the Japanese government officially decided to filter and dilute millions of tons of contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant before discharging it into the sea. Despite strong opposition from Japanese fishing groups and some local officials, as well as strong opposition and questioning from neighboring countries such as China and South Korea, the Japanese government still ignores the opposition. In January 2023, the Japanese government announced the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant

During the season of increasing summer sentiment, China's diplomacy has also gained popularity due to the successive visits of multiple foreign dignitaries to China. After Honduras President Castro's trip to Shanghai and Beijing, China will welcome another distinguished guest next week - Palestinian President Abbas, who will start a four-day state visit to China on the 13th. As an old and good friend of the Chinese people, Abbas is the first Arab head of state received by China this year, fully reflecting the high level of friendly relations between China and Pakistan. Analysis suggests that in the context of the marginalization of the Palestinian issue and the frequent occurrence of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, China has always supported the just cause of restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and won the trust of regional countries. China will continue to play a positive role in promoting peace talks, adhere to international fairness and justice, and ensure the overall peace and stability in the Middle East. A time focused on the overall situation

The Federal Reserve will hold a monetary policy meeting from the 13th to the 14th. Against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve's continued interest rate hikes, high inflation, and banking industry turbulence, the direction of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy has attracted attention. The interest rate hike has not yet ended. In order to curb inflation, the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates for 14 months, with a total of 10 rate hikes and a cumulative increase of 500 basis points. Last month, the Federal Reserve announced at its monetary policy meeting that it would once again raise the target range of the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to between 5% and 5.25%, the highest level since September 2007. As the Federal Reserve holds its monetary policy meeting this month, most economists expect that the Fed's interest rate hike action is not yet over. A survey conducted jointly by the Financial Times and the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago earlier this month showed that

On June 8th local time, former US President Trump, who is now 76 years old, was prosecuted by the Department of Justice for mishandling confidential documents. This is Trump's second criminal prosecution after being charged with forging business records for "sealing fees" in April this year. However, this time, he became the first former president in American history to face federal criminal charges. However, the latest lawsuit will not hinder Trump's campaign or even his election as president. So, what does it actually mean? On the 8th, news of Trump being charged with seven criminal offenses spread across major American media outlets. The US Department of Justice did not comment. The indictment is said to remain confidential. Lawyer Trump confirmed on the same day that the Department of Justice sent a court subpoena via email, which listed seven charges against Trump, including conspiracy, false statements, obstruction of justice, and violation

The mainstream attitude among European citizens on how to view potential conflicts between China and the United States has surprised some American media. A poll released by the European Commission on Foreign Relations on the 7th showed that more Europeans see China as a necessary strategic partner rather than a competitor.How do Europeans view China and the United States? In April this year, the European Commission on Foreign Relations conducted a public opinion survey of 16168 respondents from 11 EU countries, covering France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, and Bulgaria. The survey results show that 43% of respondents believe that China is a "necessary partner" and needs to cooperate with China

The Climate Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States released a report on the 8th, stating that signals of a resurgence of the El Ni ñ o phenomenon have emerged. Public opinion is concerned that this phenomenon will bring extreme weather and exacerbate climate change, leading to the hottest year on record on Earth. Unusual El Ni ñ o is a climate phenomenon caused by abnormally high sea temperatures in the central eastern Pacific equator, occurring on average every 2 to 7 years and typically lasting for 9 to 12 months. The Climate Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States stated that a signal of this phenomenon's resurgence has emerged, with seawater temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific equator rising by more than 0.5 degrees Celsius for three consecutive months compared to normal. Michelle Lehrucks, a scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States, said that despite the current "weak signal..."

With China successfully facilitating the dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Beijing, the Middle East region has entered the fast lane of "resolving the tide", and Iran is also seizing this opportunity to develop and seek breakthroughs. Recently, Iran has taken frequent military and diplomatic actions, not only publicly showcasing its domestically produced hypersonic missile "Conqueror" and proposing to form a naval alliance with regional countries, but also continuing its positive momentum in diplomacy. What signals are Iran's series of developments and changes releasing? Can we make a breakthrough again? What is the purpose of frequently "showing off muscles"? Recently, Iran has frequently become the focus of attention from the outside world. On the 6th, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force held a ceremony in the Iranian capital Tehran, showcasing for the first time the domestically produced hypersonic missile "Conqueror" to the public. According to Iranian media, the maximum range of the new ballistic missile is 1

Since the beginning of this week, many parts of the northeastern United States have been shrouded in haze due to the impact of wildfires in Canada. On June 6th and 7th, the international metropolis of New York became the world's worst major city in terms of air quality. Summer wildfires have always been commonplace for people in Canada and the western United States. But this year, why will it evolve into a public health crisis that "disrupts the normal lives of millions of Americans"? It reminds people of "9/11". American media said that in the past two days, there has been no scene more unforgettable than New York City. The sky presents a faint orange red hue, with haze enveloping the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan's skyscrapers. Flights to LaGuardia Airport are forced to stop, and the sports stadium that was originally filled with matches is cleared. There is a burning smell in the air, and more and more passersby are wearing masks again. It looks like

Welcome and send, China's diplomatic "hot season" continues.This is the first visit of the President of Honduras to China, just over two months after the two countries officially established diplomatic relations. The public opinion believes that the speed and duration of the visit arranged by China and Hong Kong from the establishment of diplomatic relations to the meeting highlight the importance and expectations of both sides for the bilateral relationship, and it is also a manifestation of the compatibility of their development concepts and focus. This visit will not only open a new chapter in China Hong Kong relations, but also inject new impetus into China Latin America cooperation. Honduras is located in the northern part of Central America, with an area of less than 120000 square kilometers and a population of less than 12 million. Although its economy is relatively backward, it has abundant natural resources. six

The Singapore Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Development issued a statement on the 5th stating that Singapore's only racecourse, the Jockey Club, will hold its final race in October 2024 and close in March 2027. The local government has decided to use the site for development to meet land use needs. This means that Singapore's 180 year history of horse racing will come to an end, attracting public attention. The difficult decision is that "Singapore is a city-state with limited land. The government continuously reviews land use plans to meet current needs while ensuring sufficient land for future generations to use." Both departments stated in a statement that in recent years, the number of spectators for local equestrian events has also decreased. The Singapore government has decided to redevelop this 120 hectare site, which will be used for housing, including public housing, and may also be used in the future

According to foreign media on the 6th, citing insiders, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit China in the coming weeks for talks with high-level Chinese officials. Analysis suggests that despite the tense relationship between China and the United States, the United States still hopes to resume high-level contact with China. However, although both sides have recently reached an optimistic tone of maintaining communication, there is still a risk of whether China US relations can stop falling and stabilize in the future. Plan to visit China within the month? According to media reports such as Bloomberg, CBS and CNN, several insiders said that Antony Blinken will visit China this month for talks with senior Chinese officials. However, details such as the exact time of Antony Blinken's visit to China have not yet been finalized. Affected by the "balloon incident" at the beginning of this year, Antony Blinken had postponed his trip to China originally scheduled for February. For foreign media's "exposure" to Bolin

British Prime Minister Sunak will visit the United States from the 7th to the 8th, marking his first official visit to the United States since taking office. During this period, he will hold a meeting with US President Biden at the White House to discuss issues such as the Ukrainian crisis, bilateral economic relations, and the situation in Northern Ireland. The public opinion believes that Sunak's trip aims to deepen the special relationship between the UK and the US in the context of international changes, but the differences between the two sides in areas such as trade are difficult to bridge. Sunak, his closest ally, stated in March that he had accepted Biden's invitation to visit Washington in June. At that time, Sunak was meeting with Biden and Australian Prime Minister Albanese at the San Diego Naval Base in California, USA, and announced a trilateral nuclear submarine cooperation plan. At that time, Sunak and Biden seemed to get along well. "Welcome back to California," Biden mentioned