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At present, the preparation work for various events of the Chengdu Universiade is progressing in an orderly manner. The Chengdu Universiade Athletes Village has completed its second comprehensive exercise in 2023, and the "Volunteer Home" in the park has officially opened today. The Chengdu Universiade Athletes Village is located on the campus of Chengdu University, consisting of four parts: residential area, operating area, international area, and transportation area. It will provide multiple services such as accommodation, catering, fitness, commerce, leisure and entertainment, and cultural exchange for the delegation. The Chengdu Universiade Athletes Village will officially open on July 22nd to welcome visitors from all directions. At present, Dayun Village has completed the second comprehensive exercise in 2023. Zhang Hong, Executive Deputy Village Chief of the Chengdu Universiade Athlete Village: The focus is on the entire process and elements of the Universiade Village's various businesses, including the number of participants and athletes in the entire exercise

This morning, the State Council Information Office held a press conference, where Lv Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs and Director of the Statistics and Analysis Department, introduced the import and export situation in the first half of 2023. According to customs statistics, the total import and export value of China's goods trade in the first half of the year was 20.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%. Among them, exports reached 11.46 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%; Imports amounted to 8.64 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.1%. Specifically, there are five main characteristics: firstly, the scale of foreign trade is steadily advancing. In the first half of the year, China's foreign trade import and export scale exceeded 20 trillion yuan for the first time in history. Among them, the first and second quarters reached 9.76 trillion and 10.34 trillion yuan respectively, achieving positive growth year-on-year. From a month on month perspective, imports and exports in the second quarter increased by 6% compared to the first quarter, and in May and June

On July 11th, the NATO Vilnius Summit issued a ten thousand word communique, which grandly declared "upholding common values such as personal freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law", but in reality, it was filled with Cold War thinking, showing off military force, smearing and attacking other countries. The NATO Communique, spanning thousands of words, fully reveals how NATO, a military conglomerate, transformed from a so-called joint defense organization into a geopolitical tool for the United States. At least 5 to 6 points in the 90 point content of the communique are partially or entirely related to China as far away as Asia, falsely claiming that China is committed to subverting the "rule-based international order", challenging the interests, security, and values of NATO members, and posing a "systemic challenge" to the security of the European Atlantic region, and so on. These words sound familiar, but in fact, they are just parroting the old American tune. The US government

Last week, China announced that it will implement export controls on the raw materials of germanium and gallium, which are widely used in many products such as chips and solar panels. Given that export controls are an international practice, China's move should have been understandable, but it has been strongly opposed and deliberately distorted by the United States, claiming that China's export restrictions on germanium and gallium will disrupt the global supply chain. A spokesperson for the US Department of Commerce stated that the US will work with its allies to "address this issue and enhance the resilience of critical supply chains.". This is clearly a typical case of thieves shouting to catch thieves, because no country can cause greater damage to the global supply chain than the United States. It should be noted that the United States is the one that arbitrarily implements export controls on advanced storage chips and chip manufacturing equipment against China. In addition, the United States is planning to restrict China's use of cloud services provided by the United States, requiring Amazon and WeChat to

The book "China's Long March to Modernization: A Non European Centralist Perspective" published by Swiss historian and honorary professor at the Bern Academy of Arts, Bert Schneider, at the end of last year, has attracted attention in Western countries. With the blueprint of Chinese path to modernization becoming a reality step by step, the research on the new concept of Chinese path to modernization in the international academic community has become increasingly popular. Professor Schneider's recent article "Modernization is not equal to Westernization" is the latest interpretation of Chinese path to modernization. The discussion about modernization in the world mainly centers on two different kinds of modernization: western modernization and Chinese path to modernization. The modernization of the West is closely related to the cultural changes in Europe. Due to its association with the process of enlightenment, secularization, science and technology, and bourgeois revolution, it is also known as "modernity" and is touted as liberation, progress, and society

Chengdu, July 12 (Xinhua) - The "World University Student Digital Intelligence Competition Invitational" jointly launched by Tencent and the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee came to an end on July 12, with a team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China winning the championship. The World University Student Intelligence Competition Invitational is the first event of the Universiade with AI sports as its theme. This competition will be launched in the summer of 2022, and will be open through platform collaboration. Students from multiple universities at home and abroad will be invited to participate in innovative algorithmic competitions, helping to create a multi-dimensional digital Universiade. After the preliminary rounds, eight student teams from Tsinghua University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Xi'an Jiaotong University, University of Science and Technology of China, Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Toronto, University of Melbourne, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology advanced to the finals. Finally, the team from the local University of Electronic Science and Technology of Chengdu made it to the finals

In recent years, Germany has continuously increased its military investment in the Asia Pacific region. According to reports, starting from July 22nd, Germany will send troops to Australia to participate in the "Escort Saber 2023" joint military exercise for the first time. For participating in this exercise, the German side explained that Germany is no longer solely focused on Europe and must position itself more broadly. According to reports, Germany's first participation in the "Escort Saber" exercise is jointly organized by the Australian and American armies and is held every two years. This year, about 30000 soldiers from 13 countries will participate, making it the largest exercise in the history of the exercise. Germany will participate in the exercise as a partner country for the first time this year. In the view of military observer Zhou Weizheng, this is a bolder attempt by Germany to expand its military influence. Zhou Weizheng: Germany has sent troops to participate in this exercise for the first time, despite the number of people involved

On July 13th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked, Tesla CEO Musk said that China intends to establish an international cooperation framework for artificial intelligence regulation. Can the Chinese side confirm and introduce the situation? "I am not aware of what you are saying. China attaches great importance to the development and governance of artificial intelligence, advocates adhering to the principles of people-oriented and intelligence oriented, regulates the development of artificial intelligence, and always participates in global cooperation with a highly responsible attitude." Wang Wenbin said that China is willing to strengthen communication and exchange with the international community on artificial intelligence security governance, promote the establishment of an international mechanism for universal participation, and form a governance framework and standard norms with broad consensus.

Recently, Mr. Zhang from Luoyang, Henan Province, reported to the Pengpai Quality View Complaint Platform that he saw a part-time job message through his WeChat part-time job group, claiming that he earned over 200 yuan per day by liking the store and ranking the anchor, and paid a single amount without any arrears. However, after "ranking" on the platform, he not only did not receive his salary, but also transferred 39688 yuan to the other party's account under the pretext of "completing two orders before returning commission" and "making a repair order due to operational errors". He later realized that he had encountered fraud. Mr. Zhang saw a part-time poster in the WeChat part-time group, and the reporter from Pengpai News contacted the transfer company through the transfer screenshot provided by Mr. Zhang. However, the companies involved all stated that they had already transferred and their legal representative had changed, and they were not familiar with the fraud. The other party also stated that there have been police officers from multiple police stations across the country before

Recently, a tourist from Shaanxi accidentally stepped on the Huashan Cloud Ladder and fell, creating a terrifying scene. Witnesses reported that the tourist was caught by several men behind him when he fell, and there was no major issue with them. A screenshot of a video circulating online. Regarding this, the staff of Huashan Scenic Area stated that there is no way to provide safety protection for the aerial ladder inside the scenic area. This has been the case since the scenic area was opened. If you feel it is dangerous, you can choose to take a detour. Regarding the video circulating online, the leaders attach great importance to it and are currently holding a meeting to study it. In order to avoid such dangerous situations, the aerial ladder may be closed in the future. After reading it, many netizens expressed that it was really scary, but fortunately, a man caught it later. As a steep hiking destination, Huashan often climbs steep mountain paths, cliffs, and ladders, requiring tourists to remain highly vigilant and act cautiously. The occurrence of the accident once again reminds us that

Recently, two officials born in the 1980s have taken on new positions. Yang Wenyuan, the current Deputy Secretary General of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee, intends to further utilize it; Xu Liuwei, former Deputy Mayor of Bijie City, has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guizhou Province. Both have received national honors. On July 12th, the Organization Department of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee issued a pre appointment notice for management cadres of the Provincial Party Committee, stating that the famous "Desperate Sanlang" has not taken annual leave for more than a decade. It is mentioned that Yang Wenyuan, male, Han ethnicity, born in August 1982, is a member of the Communist Party of China, a university student, currently serving as the Deputy Secretary General of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee, and intends to further utilize it. According to public information, Yang Wenyuan, male, born in August 1982, is of Han ethnicity and a member of the Communist Party of China. He holds a university degree and a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture. He has previously served as the Director of the Office of the Organization Department of the Qinghai Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China. In September 2020, the Organization Department of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee issued a statement stating:

On July 13th, a letter to all employees of GAC Mitsubishi spread online. The letter stated that GAC Mitsubishi's current products have been affected by market transformation, and sales have fallen far short of expectations, causing the company to face operational difficulties. In the context of industry transformation, after careful discussions between the management and shareholders of GAC Mitsubishi, the company officially entered the temporary shutdown phase in June. At the same time, GAC Mitsubishi needs to optimize its personnel structure according to the actual situation. Today, a reporter from First Financial News verified the above information with GAC Group, and GAC Group responded that the information we have learned from you is true. At present, the shareholders of GAC Mitsubishi are making every effort to promote the company's transformation and relief efforts. GAC Mitsubishi will optimize its personnel structure in accordance with the actual situation and laws, and make every effort to protect the legitimate rights and interests of employees.

"Although we did not directly sign any projects at the CIIE, I think the CIIE played a significant role in helping us solve the long-standing technical bottleneck problem." Speaking of the significance of the CIIE for enterprises, Zhao Huilong, Deputy General Manager of Shanxi Hainuo Technology Co., Ltd., said. This national level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprise from Gaoping City, Shanxi Province has been participating in the procurement work of the CIIE every year since the first edition. The person in charge of the enterprise even said, "If you can only attend one exhibition a year, it must be the CIIE." Everything starts with the first CIIE. In November 2018, Zhao Huilong and the company's equipment manager came to Shanghai for the first time to participate in the CIIE to solve the technical difficulties faced by small and medium-sized enterprises. The two of them had no intention of wandering around, and as soon as they entered the museum, they headed straight to the technical equipment exhibition area, hoping to find help during the exhibition

According to Consumer News and Business Channel on the 13th, India, one of the world's major tomato producing countries, is facing a tomato supply crisis due to extreme weather affecting its harvest. According to data from the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, tomato prices in India have surged 341% from the beginning of this year to the 11th of this month. The Indian National Institute for Biological Stress Management, which specializes in agriculture, believes that major tomato producing regions in India, such as Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, have experienced floods due to heavy rainfall, resulting in the destruction of many tomato crops, which is a key factor contributing to the soaring prices. Tomatoes and onions are considered daily necessities for Indian consumers. According to reports, after the price of tomatoes skyrocketed, farmers in some parts of India reported that tomatoes had been stolen in large quantities, with one person reporting boxes weighing up to 150 kilograms

On July 13, 2023, the Intermediate People's Court of Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, publicly held the first instance trial of the case of former member and vice chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, Cai Esheng, accepting bribes, using his influence to take bribes, and abusing his power. The People's Procuratorate of Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province accuses that from 2006 to 2021, the defendant Cai Esheng took advantage of his position as a former member and vice chairman of the Party Committee of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, as well as the convenience conditions formed by his power or position, to provide assistance to relevant units and individuals in financing loans, business contracting, and job promotion, directly or through others, illegally accepting property, totaling more than 409 million yuan. From 2018 to 2021, Cai Esheng utilized the convenience of his previous position as a member or vice chairman of the Party Committee of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, and through other national staff positions

Pollen syndrome can be called a "national disease" in Japan, with nearly half of the population being affected. According to statistics, hay fever may have caused economic losses of over 380 billion yen. In May, the Japanese government introduced a series of government civilian cooperation measures aimed at protecting national health and reducing economic harm. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pointed out that hay fever is not a problem that can be solved overnight and requires unwavering implementation of measures focused on the future. On March 14, 2022, people wearing masks walked on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. Xinhua News Agency/Meilian 1: The high incidence season of pollen syndrome is spring, and the masks worn by many pollen syndrome patients seem to have become the "charm poem" of Japan's spring. Pollen sufferers suffer from symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, tearing, and itching in the eyes. The cedar tree is the cause

On July 13th, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, answered questions from reporters.Do you currently have any new attitudes towards these four companies?In the past year, Tianliang Medical has provided relevant materials multiple times and explained the situation, indicating that it is due to internal management failure of the enterprise

The overall credit data for the first half of 2023 exceeded market expectations, but the year-on-year growth rate of medium and long-term loans for enterprises declined for the first time since July last year, and expectations for more incremental support policies have heated up. During the same period, medium and long-term loans for residents increased by 46.3 billion yuan year-on-year, marking the second consecutive month of year-on-year growth after the largest monthly decrease in new medium and long-term loans for residents in April. However, the industry's expectations for the main components of long-term loans for residents in the past - housing mortgage loans - are still not optimistic. Two main reasons for this are that in June, sales of commercial housing continued to decline year-on-year, and the phenomenon of residents repaying loans in advance has not significantly eased. According to information obtained from intermediaries and banks in some first tier, second and third tier cities, although early repayment of loans has cooled compared to the beginning of the year, most still require queuing for more than a week or even two months. fitch

Today, another "tiger" is on trial - CCTV News announced that the Intermediate People's Court of Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, publicly held a first instance trial of the case of former member and vice chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, Cai Esheng, accepting bribes, using his influence to take bribes, and abusing his power. Cai Esheng is accused of accepting bribes exceeding 500 million yuan. Shangguanhe noticed that Cai Esheng was the most bribed "tiger" on trial this year. Cai Esheng, male, born in Hubei Province in 1951, fell from grace on July 30, 2021, according to his public resume, which was once criticized as an "insider" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Cai Esheng has worked at the People's Bank of China for nearly 30 years, serving as the Director of the Financial Management Department, the Director of the Banking Department, the Director of the Second Department of Banking Supervision, the Assistant to the President, and a member of the Party Committee. From May 2001 to December 2005, Cai Esheng

According to a report by Efi News Agency, the National People's Congress of the Cuban legislative body strongly condemned a non binding resolution passed by the European Parliament the day before on July 12th. The resolution urges Cuba to release those arrested in anti-government protests on July 11, 2021. According to reports, the International Relations Committee of the National People's Congress of Cuba believes that the European Parliament "lacks moral, political, and legal authority to judge Cuba" and calls the resolution interference and defamation against Cuba. The National People's Congress stated that the resolution "is an attack on EU companies that have invested or intend to invest in Cuba, and reflects the intention of the far right and related political forces to deprive the EU of independence in its policy towards Cuba.". According to reports, the Cuban legislative body has expressed support for this non binding resolution

There has been continuous discussion in the Shenzhen market about "double housing", especially whether it can be processed for "dual certificate integration" is a hot topic in the market. The community needs to be on the "whitelist". On July 13th, there were rumors in the Shenzhen market that "double housing" can be processed for "dual certificate integration" starting from tomorrow. The Securities Times reporter called the 12345 hotline for consultation, but the staff replied that they did not receive the relevant documents. The specific situation needs to be consulted at the real estate registration center. Subsequently, the Securities Times reporter came to the Futian Registration Office of the Shenzhen Real Estate Registration Center for consultation, and the staff stated that they could apply for a "dual certificate integration". Owners must bring their ID card, property certificate, and other documents and register their property at the real estate registration center in the administrative district where the community is located. For example, if the house is in Futian District, it can be processed here, and the community must be registered in 'Bai'

At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Commerce held on July 13th, in response to reports that US Secretary of Commerce Raymond will visit China in the near future, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce stated that they are maintaining communication with the US side regarding this matter. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, Shu Jueting: China maintains an open and welcoming attitude towards Minister Raymond's visit to China and is currently in communication with the United States regarding this matter. China will continue to be committed to resolving mutual concerns in the economic and trade field through dialogue and communication, and promoting constructive and pragmatic cooperation. The Ministry of Commerce stated that in recent years, the United States has included a large number of Chinese enterprises in various sanctions and suppression "blacklists" under various pretexts such as national security, human rights, Xinjiang, Iran, Russia, and fentanyl, seriously damaging the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. China firmly opposes this. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, Shu Jueting: We demand that the US immediately stop targeting Chinese companies

Recently, a unique "rural version" poetry competition was held in Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou Province. The participants in the competition are all elementary school students from the county and village. In terms of prize setting, the competition is also down-to-earth. The champion not only receives an award certificate, but also a live chicken and a live duck. On that day, a crowd surged in the small square of Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou. Villagers sat on the ground, and it was the first poetry competition here that attracted them. 20 elementary school students from four local primary schools participated in the competition through audition. Contestant Yang Shu, a student of Leishan County Second Primary School: I usually enjoy reading and reciting ancient poems. This activity has made me even more aware of the importance of knowledge. This rural version of the poetry conference not only features the Flying Flower Festival, Poetry Treasure Hunting, and Poetry Lang

Since June this year, North China, Huanghuai and other regions have experienced multiple rounds of high temperature weather, with the highest temperatures in many areas exceeding historical extremes, putting certain pressure on energy security supply such as electricity, oil and gas. To ensure energy security and stable supply, the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council requires power generation enterprises to fully utilize their resources, and coal and petrochemical enterprises to fully guarantee the supply of electricity, coal, oil and gas. At the Oil and Gas Control Center of the National Pipeline Network Group, the natural gas transmission volume of the country's main pipeline network can be monitored in real time. Since the beginning of summer, the highest daily gas transmission volume of the main natural gas pipeline network in China has exceeded 635 million cubic meters, an increase of 12% compared to the same period last year. At present, the daily natural gas transmission volume of the national main pipeline network is about 620 million cubic meters. At the production site of Yan'an Yanchang Gas Field in Shaanxi Province, more than 5000 employees are fighting on the front lines of capacity project construction and natural gas production supply guarantee. As of July 1st

In recent days, high temperature weather has continued to strike, and Beijing, Hebei, Henan and other places have issued multiple high temperature warnings. Continuous high temperatures further heat up the "cooling economy". The popularity of summer products, the increasing popularity of summer vacations, and the continuous updating of nighttime consumption are stimulating new market vitality in multiple aspects through innovative consumption scenarios and models. Since June, the sales of "cooling appliances" have continued to be popular, and the temperature has gradually risen. The continuous high temperature weather has boosted the demand for air conditioning in the market. According to statistics from Aowei Cloud Network, during the 618 shopping festival this year, the retail sales of air conditioners through all channels reached 11.95 million units, a year-on-year increase of 35.9%; The sales revenue was 41.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38%. Under the continuous high temperature weather, the demand for air conditioning in the market is constantly rising, and the sales expectations of enterprises are increasing. According to the latest production scheduling data from Aowei Cloud Network

Recently, in a TV program on Fox News, Chinese American "China expert" Zhang Jiadun claimed that the illegal immigrants who recently illegally entered the United States from the US Mexico border are actually disguised Chinese soldiers. They have infiltrated the United States through illegal immigration, preparing to cooperate with China in the future and launch war and destruction on American soil. To prove his claim, Zhang Jiadun also provided detailed evidence in the program: "The Chinese military has a ritual of slaughtering animals, in which case they will kill chickens.". He also claimed that a war correspondent named Michael Yang had witnessed, "They basically drink blood, cross the Strait of Darien in Colombia, and complete this ceremony in hotels in Panama." Finally, Zhang Jiadun concluded with great solemnity, "It can be seen that entering our country..."

According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation, on the 12th local time, Russian State Duma representative Andrei Gurusyov revealed on the program "60 Minutes" on the "Russia-1" channel that Lieutenant General Oleg Chukov, Deputy Commander of the Southern Military Region of Russia, was attacked and killed in Berjansk, southern Ukraine. According to reports, Gurulyov claimed that the hotel where Cukov stayed in Berjansk was bombed and he "heroically sacrificed himself.". The British Broadcasting Corporation reported that Deputy Commander of the Southern Military Region of Russia, Zokov, was killed in an attack. The host of the "60 Minutes" program, Skabeyeva, stated that the hotel was hit by a "Storm Shadow" long-range missile provided by the UK, which has a range of up to 250 kilometers. The report quoted local Russian social media as saying that the airstrike may have occurred in the early hours of the 11th local time.

At today's routine press conference of the Ministry of Commerce, a spokesperson stated that in April of this year, China and Australia conducted friendly consultations and reached a consensus on the barley countermeasures dispute under the framework of the World Trade Organization, reflecting the spirit of mutually beneficial cooperation. The Ministry of Commerce has initiated a review of the barley countermeasures in response to applications from relevant domestic industries and actively promoted the investigation process. The Ministry of Commerce said that at present, the investigating authority has disclosed the basic facts on which the ruling is based to the relevant interested parties according to the requirements of legal procedures, and is recovering the comments of all parties. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, Shu Jueting: The investigating authority will make an objective and fair ruling in accordance with the law, taking into account the opinions of all parties, and issue a public announcement. We are willing to work with the Australian side to continue to address economic and trade concerns in a spirit of dialogue, consultation and cooperation, and jointly promote the development of bilateral economic and trade relations

Sergei Nareshkin, Director of the Russian Federation's External Intelligence Agency, confirmed on the 12th local time that he had a phone call with William Burns, Director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency, at the end of June to discuss how to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. On the 12th, TASS reported from Nareshkin that high-ranking intelligence officials from Russia and the United States had a phone call at the end of June, and the communication between the two sides lasted for about an hour. According to reports from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, Burns called Nareshkin on June 30th to explain to him that the United States was not involved in the Wagner incident that occurred a week ago. Nareshkin told TASS reporters that the Wagner incident became the starting point for the US to communicate with him. In my opinion, this is probably a reason,

Chengdu, July 13th (Xinhua) - "City of Dayun" - Chengdu: Yingcheng Huimin Sings Youth. Xinhua reporters Dong Xiaohong and Chen Di are in the summer of Chengdu, with hibiscus flowers blooming and youth like fire. On July 13th, 15 days before the opening countdown of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu, the Chengdu Universiade Main Media Center located in Dong'an Lake Sports Park was put into operation. The footsteps of the Universiade are approaching, and various preparatory work has entered the sprint stage. 22 years ago today, Beijing's successful bid for the Olympics brought joy to the land of China. The successful hosting of the Olympics injected new vitality into Beijing's economic and social development, and also showed the world China's takeoff, showcasing China's image of economic prosperity, openness, and progress. Today, 22 years later, China has risen to become one of the world's top economies and is steadfastly promoting high-quality development