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The will of the late former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was announced by Italian media on the 6th. Berlusconi's huge estate is inherited by five children, partners, brothers, friends, and others. The will was read out in front of Berlusconi's five children and other witnesses on the 4th. According to the will, Berlusconi's eldest daughter and son, Marina Berlusconi and Pier Silvio Berlusconi, whom he gave birth to in his first marriage, will share 53% of the shares in the Finingvist Group founded by Berlusconi. According to Reuters, 56 year old Marina and 54 year old Pierre had previously held important positions in their father's company. The former was the president of Finingvist Group, while the latter was in charge of a media company founded by Berlusconi. Berlusconi gave birth to three children in his second marriage

The APP informed the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the infringement of users' rights and interests, which attached great importance to the protection of users' rights and interests. In accordance with laws and regulations such as the Personal Information Protection Law, the Network Security Law, the Telecommunication Regulations, and the Provisions on the Protection of Personal Information of Telecom and Internet Users, the special rectification action of APP infringement of users' rights and interests was continued. Recently, our department has organized a third-party testing agency to check the mobile Internet applications and third-party software development kits that people care about, such as leisure and entertainment, utility tools, travel services, etc. 31 apps have been found to have infringed upon user rights and interests, and are now being reported. The above-mentioned apps and SDKs should be rectified in accordance with relevant regulations. If the rectification is not fully implemented, our department will organize relevant disposal work in accordance with the law and regulations. Attachment: Issues Reported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

A reporter asked whether US Treasury Secretary Yellen's visit to China will meet with Chinese officials such as Premier Li Qiang. Wang Wenbin: The relevant officials of the Chinese Ministry of Finance have answered questions from reporters regarding the visit of US Treasury Secretary Yellen to China. Regarding the specific arrangements and meeting activities of Finance Minister Yellen's visit to China that you mentioned, the Chinese side will also release timely updates, and everyone can keep an eye on them. China: The defense commitment of the United States to the Philippines shall not harm China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. A reporter asked: US Secretary of Defense Austin and Philippine Secretary of Defense Gilberto Theodoro had a phone call. After the call, Austin stated that China's actions in the South China Sea were "coercive" and "dangerous". Austin also reiterated the United States' commitment to defending the Philippines in her speech. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has

In order to implement the requirements of the Law on the Protection of Minors for close contact with the entry inquiry of minors in the industry, the Ministry of Education has piloted the entry inquiry of employees in off campus training institutions in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Zhengzhou, and Weihai this year, and has dealt with individuals who have a criminal record of sexual assault in accordance with the law. Recently, on the basis of preliminary pilot projects, the General Office of the Ministry of Education issued a notice on doing a good job in searching for the admission of employees in off campus training institutions, comprehensively promoting the system of searching for the admission of employees in off campus training institutions, and ensuring the entry of employees. The notice emphasizes the full coverage of admission inquiries for all personnel. Implement the requirements of the employment inquiry and prohibition system for close contact with minors in the industry, and require all types of off campus training institutions to conduct admission inquiries for proposed employees, including teaching personnel, research personnel, and other personnel

On July 7th, the General Administration of Customs announced that in order to prevent the export of Japanese food contaminated by radiation to China and protect the safety of imported food, Chinese customs prohibited the import of food from ten counties including Fukushima in Japan. Food from other regions of Japan, especially aquatic products, was strictly reviewed and accompanied by proof documents, and 100% inspection was implemented. What are the "risky" imported products related to Fukushima nuclear wastewater in Japan? How can consumers identify such products? Beijing Daily reporters have noticed that as early as 2011, China began to implement entry management for Japanese imported food that may be affected by nuclear pollution, such as Fukushima Prefecture. The National Bureau of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine issued a notice on the prohibition of the import of some Japanese food and agricultural products, which clearly stated that the import of dairy products from Fukushima Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture in Japan is prohibited

According to today's Russian TV website, Didier Reindale, member of the European Commission in charge of legal affairs, recently revealed that since the escalation of the conflict between Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EU has frozen Russia's national assets and reserves worth 207 billion euros, and is discussing the possibility of using the proceeds from this huge investment to help Ukraine rebuild. On June 29, in Brussels, Belgium, President of the European Council Michel, Secretary General of NATO Stoltenberg, German Prime Minister Schultz, European Union High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Borrell, and President of the European Commission von der Leyen talked with Xinhua News Agency reporter Zheng Huansong in Moscow before the EU Summit, and repeatedly said that according to international law, any seizure of their assets by Western governments is theft and illegal. And there are also internal EU members who do not agree with this approach

Yunnan is an area with a large number of wild mushroom species and quantities. There are about 1700 species of wild edible mushrooms in China, with over 900 species in Yunnan; More than 540 species of wild poisonous bacteria are known nationwide, with over 200 species in Yunnan, of which more than 20 are highly toxic. In order to effectively maintain the physical and health of the general public and reduce the occurrence of toxic wild mushroom poisoning incidents, Yunnan Province, based on the data of wild mushroom poisoning in the province from 2020 to 2022 and combined with the types of toxic wild fungi in various regions, divides the risk of wild mushroom poisoning in 129 counties under Yunnan Province into three levels: high, medium, and low. Areas with a cumulative number of poisoning incidents ≥ 100 or deaths ≥ 3 are designated as high-risk areas, areas with a cumulative number of poisoning incidents of 30-99 or deaths of 1-2 are designated as medium risk areas, and areas with a cumulative number of poisoning incidents ≥ 100 or deaths ≥ 3 are designated as high-risk areas

In order to replicate and promote the good experiences and practices formed in various regions, solidly and orderly promote the implementation of urban renewal actions, and improve the level of urban planning, construction, and governance, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development recently issued a notice, proposing five clear requirements for the implementation of urban renewal work. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development has stated that various regions should establish urban medical examination mechanisms and make urban medical examinations a prerequisite for urban renewal. Adhere to a problem oriented approach, delineate the physical examination units in the city, from housing to residential areas, communities, blocks, and urban areas, and identify difficulties, bottlenecks, and pain points that are strongly reflected by the public. Adhere to a goal oriented approach, with the goals of integrating industry and city, balancing work and housing, and promoting ecological livability, and identify the weaknesses and shortcomings that affect the competitiveness, carrying capacity, and sustainable development of cities. Adhere to a results oriented approach and take the problems and shortcomings identified during urban physical examinations as the main focus of the city

On the 7th, the reporter learned from the Intermediate People's Court of Liaocheng City, Shandong Province that on the morning of that day, the court held a public trial in accordance with the law to hear the case of defendants Hu Fuji and Tang Lixia trafficking children. The close relatives of the victim, along with the plaintiff and litigation agent in civil litigation, as well as the defendants Hu Fuji, Tang Lixia, and their defense counsel, appeared in court to participate in the litigation. The People's Procuratorate of Liaocheng City, Shandong Province accuses that from 1997 to 1998, the defendants Hu Fuji and Tang Lixia abducted four children, including Guo, for the purpose of selling; In 2001, Hufuji and others kidnapped and sold a child for the purpose of selling, and the two individuals should be held criminally responsible for the crime of child trafficking. In the trial, the public prosecution presented relevant evidence, and all participants in the lawsuit cross examined and fully expressed their opinions. The defendant made a final statement, and the entire trial was legally protected by law

When personal information is used for beauty rating, people in the era of information streaking are once again angry. Recently, Ma, a graduate of Renmin University of China, was suspected of illegally accessing the school's internal network data during his time at school, collecting personal privacy information of all students, and publicly posting it on the website for appearance rating. At present, the Haidian police in Beijing have lawfully detained Ma, and the case is under further investigation. When the incident was exposed, the first reaction of Xiao Lin, a student at Renmin University of China, was surprise: "How did he obtain this data? Where did he obtain it?" Along with it came anger and disgust at being offended. Pengpai News has sorted out 52 relevant judgment documents related to the leakage of personal information of students in the past three years, attempting to explore who is leaking student information, which links have gone wrong, and who should be responsible for it

Suddenly warm breeze, followed by a small summer heat. How can the scorching summer relieve the heat? This Qing Dynasty straw cup is not to be missed. It has a refreshing and refreshing design, cleverly designed with high aesthetic value. It is difficult not to love the pink gradient cup. The girl's heart is full of three-dimensional and realistic petals, with staggered and layered flower veins and clear outlines of stamens. The tender green flower stem seems to hold a lotus flower that is about to bloom in the hand. The flower stem is either the handle of the cup or the straw that goes straight to the bottom of the cup. Pour a pot of chilled wine into this cup, and use the lotus stem straw to suck a large mouthful of refreshing wine through the lotus stem, instantly refreshing the heart and soul in a second, crossing to the lotus stem. Tang Bian feels the refreshing breeze, and a powerful and functional figure like Xu Lai. Who wouldn't love to drink cups? Since the Tang Dynasty, there have been discussions on energy-saving and heat dissipation tips. It all depends on the ancients who didn't have fans or air conditioning 🔥🔥🔥

The Sukur Multan section of the Peshawar Karachi Expressway has a total length of 392 kilometers and is an important transportation infrastructure project under the framework of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. After the project was officially delivered to the Pakistani side in December 2020, it connected the two important cities of Sukkur and Multan in Pakistan, driving the economic and social development of the areas along the route. The central Pakistani city of Multan is a major producer of economic crops such as mangoes and dates, while the southern city of Sukkur is an important transportation hub. The Su Mu section of the expressway has reduced the opening time of the two areas from 11 hours to less than 4 hours, with a total of over 10 million vehicles currently passing through. Reporter: Produced by the Audio and Video Department of Alibaba Xinhua News Agency and produced by Xinhua News Agency's International Communication Integration Platform

When the "beautiful land and water" of Liangzhu Ancient City and the "city state on high hills" of Athens Acropolis are brought together on the same "plane", it is a moment of mutual appreciation of Chinese and foreign cultures and exchange of Eastern and Western civilizations that once again touches people's hearts. The empirical evidence of over 5000 years of Chinese civilization history and the representative of Greek civilization, the source of Western civilization, have conducted exchanges and dialogues for the first time. What are the words of both sides, what are the highlights of meeting civilizations, and why is it worth paying attention to? In the current era where the community with a shared future for mankind is becoming increasingly recognized globally, this unique "dual city" event has brought valuable thinking and inspiration. Dialogue: Exchange, mutual learning, beauty, and cooperation. On July 6th, it marks the fourth anniversary of the successful application for the World Heritage Site of Liangzhu Ancient City. On this day, the Liangzhu and the World - "Liangzhu Ancient City · Athens Acropolis" China Greece Civilization Dialogue, guided by the China News Agency and the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government, was held in Yuzhou, Hangzhou

It is certain that the "the Belt and Road" initiative has continuously promoted the building of an inclusive global economy since it was put forward 10 years ago. In the past 10 years, the number of countries joining the "the Belt and Road" initiative has increased from 34 to more than 150. The "the Belt and Road" initiative has attracted more than 3/4 of the countries in the world and more than 30 international organizations. In addition, the "the Belt and Road" initiative is highly compatible with the 2063 Agenda of the United Nations Development Programme, the African Union and the development initiatives of many other countries.

The cultural exchange between China and Germany has a long history. In the long river of history, what has been the transformation in Germany's way of viewing China? What Chinese cultural and artistic celebrities are well-known in Germany? On issues such as the "the Belt and Road" initiative, how can we eliminate the prejudice existing in the West? Recently, China News Agency invited renowned European sinologist, Professor of Bonn University, and Distinguished Professor of Shantou University in China, Gu Bin, as well as the head of European studies at Shanghai Foreign Studies University and German researcher Hu Chunchun, to engage in a dialogue on the above-mentioned topic. Two experts pointed out that dialogue is the key to eliminating misunderstandings and biases. Gu Bin said that although the image of China in the eyes of Germans is influenced by the United States, Germany and China are undoubtedly friends. Hu Chunchun stated that in the contact between the West and China, "Eurocentrism" runs through the entire process and is crucial

It is one of the first batch of national ecological civilization pilot zones. It is an important ecological barrier in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and the Pearl River. The forest coverage here exceeds 62%. The green economy here benefits people. Adhering to the concept of "green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as gold and silver", Guizhou adheres to the path of ecological priority and green development, and a multi-color painting full of rural revitalization and high-quality development is slowly unfolding. Explore the magical beauty of nature in world natural heritage sites; Appreciate the beauty of white egrets dancing and fish soaring at the shallow bottom amidst the diverse landscape scenery; Searching for the beauty of plateau ecological industry in the sea of flowers, tea, and bamboo. The 2023 Ecological Civilization Guiyang International Forum is about to be held, take 100 seconds to experience the beauty of colorful Guizhou! Produced by Xinhua News Agency's audio and video department

In July, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas and the gentle breeze, the summer season leisurely arrives in the scorching heat. As the heat evaporates, one can search for a bamboo sea and a pavilion to see the green bamboo leaves, and listen to the sound of the spring dripping. Architecture: The Tang Dynasty people found a way to bring water to the roof and let it fall from the roof, as if it were raining. To achieve the effect of relieving heat and cooling down. According to records, Bai Juyi once connected open bamboo tubes to create an "elevated water diversion channel" to divert water from mountain springs. Let the spring water pour down from the eaves of his thatched cottage, feeling cool in the heat. "After the rain, lotus flowers are full of fragrance, Chenli and Fugua are cold in ice and snow." Lotus wind delivers fragrance, fruit is sweet, ice and snow are cold, crisp and honey water flooded papaya, crystal soap spend a leisurely summer in the sweetness of ice drinks to cool the summer heat. According to the "Tokyo Dream" of the Song Dynasty

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 7 (Xinhua) - The Economic Reference Daily published an article on July 7 titled "Strengthening the Guarantee of Active Funds for Project Start up - Perspective on Key Points for Infrastructure Investment in the Second Half of the Year". The article states that since June, major projects in various regions have accelerated construction, high-frequency data related to infrastructure has been active, and investment confidence has gradually rebounded. Meanwhile, in the third quarter, the issuance of new special bonds is expected to accelerate and reach its peak. Driven by favorable factors such as project reserves and increased financial support, infrastructure investment is expected to maintain stable and rapid growth in the second half of the year, continuing to contribute to stable growth. On July 2nd, the Liutonghe Tunnel on the Yijin section of the Yangtze River Expressway in Leibo County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, achieved double width connectivity two months ahead of schedule. As the largest single investment expressway project in China, the Yangtze River Expressway has a total length of 4

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Shu Jueting, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, said at a regular press conference on July 6 that from January to May this year, China's import and export of travel services reached 552.54 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 67%, making it the fastest growing service trade sector. Among them, exports increased by 53.4% year-on-year, and imports increased by 68.1% year-on-year. Data shows that from January to May, China's overall service trade maintained a growth trend. The total import and export volume of services reached 2605.54 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.2%. Among them, exports amounted to 1098.22 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.7%; Imports amounted to 1507.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.2%; The service trade deficit is 409.1 billion yuan. The main characteristic is the increase in the proportion of knowledge intensive service trade. From January to May, import and export of knowledge intensive services

"Suddenly warm wind arrives, following the path of Xiaoshu." Today, Xiaoshu, the eleventh solar term among the twenty-four solar terms, arrived as scheduled. Xiaoshu is the fifth solar term of summer. The "Three Seasons" of Xiaoshu write as follows: "The first season brings warm winds, the second season brings crickets to their homes, and the third season brings eagles to prey." This means that as we enter Xiaoshu, the cool breeze turns into a hot breeze; In five days, the cricket will be too hot to go to a cool place to escape the heat; In five days, the eagle will hover in the cool sky due to the high ground temperature. Zhu Da, a native of Badashan, was skilled in painting landscapes, flowers, birds, bamboo, and wood. His composition was concise, his brushstrokes were concise, his artistic conception was cold, and his artistic attainments were quite high. He was listed as one of the "Four Great Monks" in the early Qing Dynasty's painting history. This "Ink Lotus Painting" features the "Eight Great Mountain People Painting", depicting lotus flowers in a dry pond, growing alongside rocks. Not because of water pollution, not because of wind erosion. A tall white lotus

Finance is the lifeblood of economic development. Recently, Xinhua News Agency reporters conducted in-depth research in multiple areas and truly felt that financial support for stable growth continues to increase, providing strong support for the steady recovery of the real economy and moving towards high-quality development. Real gold and silver add impetus to the development of enterprises. In Jiangsu, Suzhou Jingkong Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is accelerating the construction of a new industrial base covering more than 30 acres. "After the new production line is put into operation next year, the company's annual production capacity will nearly double. Based on the domestic market, we will increase our efforts to explore overseas markets," said the company's chairman, Shi Agile. Anji Jiuda Furniture Co., Ltd., which has been mainly engaged in foreign trade business for many years, plans to open up the domestic market this year through live streaming sales and other means. The picture shows the feeding of the battery sorting machine by Suzhou Jingkong Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Yan

Xinhua News Agency, New Haven, July 5th - Close up: 103 year old American Lynn Bailing's "Dream of Guling" - Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Shilong Xie E spent over two hours in early July, via video link, "returning" to Guling, where he had been haunted for 87 years. On July 2nd, 103-year-old American elderly Lynn Bailing returned to Guling, where he had been haunted for 87 years, via video link from his hospital bed near his home. Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Shilong connected a video call with Guling historical and cultural researcher Mu Yanling, and when he saw his childhood home again, Lin En, who was half lying on the hospital bed, tried to lift his head and tightly grasped the tablet with his thin hands. His voice was also much louder than usual.

Zhang Wei, former Vice President and Chief Director of the China Pingju Theater, passed away at home at 9:15 am on July 4, 2023, at the age of 97. Zhang Wei, born in 1926, is from Haicheng County, Liaoning Province. National first-class director and recipient of the Wenhua Director Award. Enjoying the special allowance of the State Council, he was awarded the commemorative medal for the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Anti Japanese War and the model worker of Beijing. Member of the Chinese Dramatists Association and former Chief Director of the China Pingju Theater. Zhang Wei is a renowned director and playwright of the older generation who has made outstanding contributions to the Chinese theater industry. He has made important contributions to the prosperity and development of the Pingju industry, as well as the cultivation of generation after generation of Pingju actors. As early as the Anti Japanese War, Zhang Wei, who was studying at Dihua Girls' High School in Xinjiang, participated in anti Japanese amateur theatrical activities and performed in films such as "Put Down Your Whip", "The Last Victory", and "Night Light Cup". In 1946, he went to Shanxi and Hebei provinces

In order to standardize the services and management of central bank deposit accounts, improve the transparency, fairness, and accessibility of central bank monetary settlement services, the People's Bank of China has formulated and issued the "Central Bank Deposit Account Management Measures". The central bank deposit account service is the prerequisite and foundation for the People's Bank of China to fulfill its duties, and is an important carrier for implementing monetary policy, maintaining financial stability, and providing final settlement. The People's Bank of China opens deposit accounts and provides account services for financial institutions, non bank payment institutions, financial infrastructure operation institutions, overseas central banks, and internal departments of the People's Bank of China in accordance with legal systems such as the People's Bank of China Law and the Measures for the Custody of Customer Reserve Funds for Non bank Payment Institutions. The formulation of the Measures is aimed at promoting the legalization of central bank deposit account management and services, and optimizing central bank accounts

Several officials involved in investigating the White House's discovery of cocaine told NBC News on the 6th that the location of the cocaine discovery last weekend was close to the administrative area of the West Wing of the White House, rather than the previously disclosed entrance area of the lower floor lobby of the West Wing. These officials claimed that the entrance of the cocaine storage compartment was located near the parking point of the Vice President and other officials, one floor lower than the office area on the West Wing of the White House, and on the same floor as the White House's war room and dining area. Consistent with the previous statement of White House press secretary Karina Jean Pierre, this area is also densely populated. Jean Pierre said on the 5th that a package of cocaine was discovered at the White House on the evening of the 2nd, and the Secret Service under the Department of Homeland Security is leading the investigation. President Joseph Biden has heard relevant briefings and believes that a thorough investigation into this matter is "extremely important". At the time of the incident, Biden was not at the White House,

On July 7th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked, after the phone call between the US and Philippine Defense Ministers, US Defense Minister Austin stated that China's actions in the South China Sea are "coercive" and "risky". Austin also reiterated the United States' commitment to defending the Philippines. What is the response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to this? Wang Wenbin reiterated that the legitimate and lawful law enforcement activities carried out by the Chinese maritime police in the waters under Chinese jurisdiction are beyond reproach. The defense commitment of the United States to the Philippines shall not harm China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. The remarks made by the United States distort and smear China's legitimate maritime law enforcement activities, and sow discord between countries in different regions, which China firmly opposes. "The conspiracy of the United States will never succeed," said Wang Wenbin.

On July 6th, the World Trade Organization held an ambassadorial level meeting on investment facilitation negotiations. At the meeting, the joint coordinators of the negotiations, Chilean Ambassador to the World Trade Organization Bossa and South Korean Deputy Representative to the World Trade Organization Park Jung seong, issued a statement announcing the successful conclusion of the negotiations on the text of the Investment Facilitation Agreement. The head of the World Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce interpreted the significance, main content, and impact on Chinese enterprises of the Investment Facilitation Agreement. 1、 In order to implement the Global Investment Guiding Principles reached at the 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit, China has established and initiated the issue of investment facilitation at the World Trade Organization. The negotiation on this topic aims to enhance the transparency of investment policies among participating parties, simplify investment approval procedures, strengthen international cooperation in the investment field, further enhance the level of global investment facilitation, and promote smoother global investment flow. twenty

Since June, the tide of "COVID-19 Eryang" has reappeared. With the recovery of Eryang, more and more people are worried about whether COVID-19 will be repeatedly infected and become a seasonal infectious disease like flu? ". There is even a rumor that "COVID-19 can only be infected for 8 times at most, and the ninth time will be gone". What is the final outcome of COVID-19? Do people have different symptoms every time they are infected with COVID-19? Li Dong, chief physician of the General Infection Department of You'an Hospital in Beijing, once told Popular Science China that "multiple infections of COVID-19 are likely to be inevitable in the future, and the good news is that the immune response of the body will also be more targeted, so the symptoms will be lighter, and the infection rate and severity as high as the first wave of the epidemic of COVID-19 will no longer appear." Popular Science China also found a patient who has been repeatedly infected by COVID-19 for five times, and she shared in detail the truth after each infection of Xinguan

Huang Zhenghui said, "How come so many people still believe that the US military will definitely come?" Of those who believe, 55%, "I really find it unbelievable when I see it.". Huang Zhenghui emphasized, "I used to say it was impossible, even if he came, what would happen?" Huang Zhenghui used a poll conducted in Japan as an example, "If..."

According to the Macau Daily, Zhou Chaohua, the founder of the Sun City Group involved in illegal gambling cases, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Macau Special Administrative Region Court earlier this year. He appealed against three issues of evidence earlier, which were all rejected by the Macau Intermediate Court. The Zhou Zhuohua illegal gambling case had multiple evidence issues disputed through representative lawyers before and after the trial in September last year. The presiding judge of the original trial rejected the relevant requests on August 17 and September 27 of last year, respectively. Zhou Zhuohua filed two appeals to the Intermediate Court on this matter. Judge Chen Guangsheng of the Intermediate Court basically upheld the original view in the brief judgment and rejected the appeal. In addition, some suspects and their defense counsel who were absent from the trial in the preliminary court have applied not to read the content of the interrogation transcript in court. Regarding the practice of the chairman of the preliminary court's collegiate bench reading it in the trial on September 28 last year, Zhou Chaohua's side also raised concerns