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CCTV News: Recently, multiple authoritative departments have released various economic data for the first half of the year. Data shows that China's economy continues to improve and high-quality development presents a strong trend. The increase in electricity consumption in the first half of the year demonstrates the vitality of economic recovery. According to data released by the National Energy Administration, the total electricity consumption in society increased by 5% year-on-year in the first half of the year, while the electricity consumption in the service industry, high-end manufacturing and other industries increased rapidly. In June, the total electricity consumption in society was 775.1 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. From January to June, the total electricity consumption of the whole society reached 4307.6 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 5%. Among them, the electricity consumption of the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries increased by 12.1%, 4.4%, and 9.9% year-on-year, respectively, and the electricity consumption of urban and rural residents increased by 1.3% year-on-year. In the first half of the year, the investment in the railway transportation industry remained stable with strong momentum. Since the beginning of this year, the country has

Beijing, July 15th (Xinhua) - Global market demand is weak, how can foreign trade stabilize orders and expand the market—— According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, 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%. However, compared to the data from the first five months, the import and export growth rates in the first half of the year shrank by 2.6 and 4.4 percentage points, respectively. While the scale of foreign trade has reached a new high, the growth rate of imports and exports has slowed down in the past two months, and the pressure behind it cannot be underestimated. The slowdown in global economic growth has led to multiple factors such as insufficient demand, posing significant challenges to the operation of foreign trade. In this context, how can foreign trade stabilize orders and expand the market? The reporter recently visited coastal areas such as Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Hainan, and also delved into inland provinces such as Sichuan and Hunan,

Starting from 0:00 on July 16th, the whole country will enter a critical period of "seven bottoms and eight tops" flood prevention. How to do a good job in current flood prevention work? On the 15th, Xinhua News Agency interviewed the relevant person in charge of the Water and Drought Disaster Prevention Department of the Ministry of Water Resources. Since the flood season began on March 24 this year, the flood situation of the major rivers and lakes in China has been generally stable, but rainstorm and flood have occurred in some areas, and periodic drought has occurred in southwest and other places. Wang Zhangli, Deputy Director of the Water and Drought Disaster Prevention Department of the Ministry of Water Resources, said that since the start of the flood season, there have been no super alarm floods in the main streams of the seven major rivers. 255 rivers in 21 provinces and cities, including Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, and Chongqing, have experienced super alarm floods, most of which are small and medium-sized rivers. Among them, 30 small and medium-sized rivers experienced over guaranteed floods, and 8 small and medium-sized rivers experienced the largest floods since measured data. Wang Zhangli said that during the "Seven Down and Eight Up" period this year, according to

Since the beginning of summer, many areas have been experiencing sustained high temperatures. In hot weather, many builders stick to the front line and sweat on different positions. They are the "most beautiful" laborers on this scorching summer day. At the construction site of Xuchang Ring Expressway in Henan, more than 300 workers from China Railway 15th Bureau are accelerating project construction. On the construction site, from the accuracy testing of pile foundation drilling to the progress of concrete pouring, 35 year old project deputy manager Xiao Wei carefully inspected each process. Under the sunshine, beads of sweat as big as beans kept slipping off his cheeks. "Leaving the air-conditioned room and commanding on the front line" is Xiao Wei's requirement for himself. Every day at dawn, he comes to the construction site to hold project safety production meetings, sort out work processes, remind safety precautions, and closely monitor each construction process. He often stays on site for a whole day. Temperature

CCTV news: The latest data released by China Railway Group shows that since this year, China's railway fixed assets investment has steadily increased, and the construction of modern railway infrastructure system has accelerated, helping to increase the quality of passenger and freight transport. Today, the comprehensive testing vehicle for high-speed trains on the Laixi Rongcheng section of the Weifang Rongcheng high-speed railway, a regional connection line of China's "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network, was launched for joint debugging and testing, preparing for its opening and operation. Since the beginning of this year, China Railway Group has made new progress in promoting the construction of a number of key projects identified in the 14th Five Year Plan, with a focus on networking, network supplementation, and strengthening the supply chain. From January to June, fixed assets investment of national railways reached 304.9 billion yuan, up 6.9% year on year. In the first half of the year, China's railways sent 1.77 billion passengers, with a single day passenger volume reaching a historic high of 19.661 million

CCTV News: According to data released by the National Energy Administration, the electricity consumption of the whole society increased by 5% year-on-year in the first half of the year, while the electricity consumption of the service industry, high-end manufacturing and other industries increased rapidly. In June, the total electricity consumption in society was 775.1 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. From January to June, the total electricity consumption of the whole society reached 4307.6 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 5%. Among them, the electricity consumption of the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries increased by 12.1%, 4.4%, and 9.9% year-on-year, respectively, and the electricity consumption of urban and rural residents increased by 1.3% year-on-year. At the same time, with the deepening of high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing, innovation and development vitality are constantly being released, and the electricity consumption of related industries is also increasing. Taking the five southern provinces and regions as an example, in the first half of the year, the charging and swapping service industry, manufacturing of wind power primary equipment, photovoltaic equipment and components

The Gobi Desert is vast, the mountains and rivers are turbulent, and the Silk Road runs through the entire territory of Gansu. Along the ancient Silk Road that has lasted for thousands of years, it gathers the grandeur and charm of beautiful mountains and rivers, carrying the glory and dreams of Chinese civilization, interpreting the poetry and distant exchanges between the East and the West, and moving forward along the "Ruyi" Gansu. Flying in Dunhuang, the sound of camel bells. In Dunhuang, the intersection of the four major civilizations, "blocking camels" has become a hot topic on the internet this summer. With the arrival of summer, the number of local tourists is also constantly increasing. At the Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area, tourists ride camels along the foot of Mingsha Mountain, and the scene is very spectacular. As of July 13th, the six major scenic spots in Dunhuang City, including Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, have received over 2.69 million tourists, an increase of 40.47% compared to 2019 and 347.54% compared to 2022. Located in the three major regions

"Gansu is like a mysterious and wonderful encyclopedia. If you want to understand this book, walking on the road is the best way to read. Walking on the road, placing knowledge on the rich and splendid land of Gansu, you can truly perceive the charm of Chinese culture, touch the emotions of the Chinese people, and appreciate the depth of China." He Xiaozu, Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, once described Gansu. When it comes to Gansu, the first thing people think of is the ancient Silk Road, which stretches for thousands of miles and spans over thousands of years. As the intersection of the four major civilizations in the world, Dunhuang is a true treasure trove of Chinese cultural resources. Classroom learning at Mogao Academy. In recent years, Dunhuang Research Institute has been actively developing research tourism experience projects with the help of Dunhuang cultural tourism brands, allowing tourists to experience and experience in-depth experiences up close

Chengdu, July 15th (Xinhua) - Where to find fireworks in Chengdu? Chasing the strong flavor of the bay. On a midsummer night, the heat by the Jinjiang River is unbearable. On both sides of Wangping Binhe Road in Chengdu's Mengzhuiwan, tourists who come to admire the city may wander around the "packaged" Chengdu flavor of December, or gather in open-air bars along the riverside, beer strung together in the "Dragon Gate Formation" to welcome the upcoming 31st World University Summer Games in this city. The picture shows Abu, a 29 year old Israeli from Wangping Binhe Road in Wangping Community, Mengzhuiwan Street, Chengdu. He has been living in Chengdu for 11 years. The year before yesterday, he opened a Western style restaurant on Binhe Road in Wangping, which is his third store in Chengdu. "The people of Chengdu treat us like their own family, and the waterfront space here is also very similar to my hometown. The first floor merchants can be displayed outside, and when there are more tourists, they can also attract traffic to the restaurant upstairs." With Wang Ping

Since its launch in 2018, the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port has gone through five years. This year, Hainan Province has fully launched preparations for island wide customs clearance operations. The Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou City undertakes the important task of being a pilot and demonstration zone for the free trade port. How does the local government try first without mature experience to follow? Take a look at the journalist's research. Ausca Grain and Oil, located in the bonded port area of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, is the first large-scale physical enterprise introduced here after the release of the overall plan for the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port in 2020. Zhang Hui, the head of the enterprise, told reporters that the production of the enterprise has now been on the right track, but looking back on the landing in Yangpu, it was quite difficult. Three years ago, the factory area was still a wasteland covered in bushes. With the help of the government, enterprises work three shifts a day to catch up with the project schedule, starting from

Recently, a resident's home in Jinan, Shandong Province caught fire unexpectedly. In a critical moment, neighbors climbed the window with their bare hands to save their child. The neighbor's elder brother, who was also known as a "superhero" by netizens, was caught in the flames. He transformed into a "superhero" and saved his child. On the afternoon of July 13th, a resident's home in Jinan, Shandong Province caught fire. The fire broke out rapidly, and thick smoke kept coming out of the house. A girl sat by the window, crying loudly. In a critical moment, a neighbor's elder brother risked his life and climbed up from the window on the first floor without any protective measures. He hugged the girl and saved her. Then, the two of them moved to the platform and waited for fire rescue. The person moved to a safe area and soon the house caught fire. The windows also fell down quickly. Firefighters rushed to the scene and set up a ladder. Big brother helped first

Recently, the video of "driving an electric wheelchair to work" has attracted attention on social media. Young people frequently use electric wheelchairs on campuses, canteens, and shopping malls. After experiencing it, consumers shared their feelings: comfortable to sit, not only able to drive electrically, but also able to use it flat as a bed for commuting, it's really fragrant! This phenomenon has caused a lot of discussion among netizens: some people feel that riding an electric wheelchair is convenient and comfortable, as long as safety supervision is in place; Some netizens also expressed that electric wheelchair travel affects road smoothness, occupies public resources, and is not worth encouraging. Why are these young people eyeing electric wheelchairs? Does using an electric wheelchair violate traffic regulations? Is the electric wheelchair commuting hot? "Youth has no price, wheelchairs go directly to Lhasa" "Who knows, family members? Commuting in electric wheelchairs is so popular"... Recently, on short video social platforms, young people

On July 12th, a video posted by netizens attracted attention. In the video, a man holds a girl's ankle and hangs her upside down outside the window, scolding her, "Why pee in the room instead of going to the restroom?" The girl cries loudly, but is instead yelled by her father, "Don't make noise.". The photographer stated that this inverted reprimand lasted for two to three minutes, during which an aunt shouted loudly to stop it. On the afternoon of July 14th, after media verification, it was found that the incident occurred in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. At present, the Women's Federation of Tiexi District in Shenyang City has stated that it is investigating and handling the matter. According to media reports, a staff member of the Shenyang Women's Rights Hotline introduced that the incident occurred in a residential area in Tiexi District, Shenyang. The child's parents have been contacted, providing psychological comfort to the child and providing criticism and education to the parents. Netizen voice saw this

Do you still remember the "blue black or platinum" dress that sparked discussions across the internet? I didn't expect this topic to have a sequel in the past 8 years: the British man behind this dress was recently exposed for attempted murder of his wife. 38 year old British man Kiel Johnston has recently appeared in Glasgow High Court on charges of attempted murder of his wife Grace Johnston at his home on the island of Cologne in Scotland last March. Kiel is accused of domestic violence and threatening control over Grace during their 11 year relationship. According to The Times, Kiel once grabbed Grace's neck, pushed her towards the wall, insulted her, threatened to kill her, and even threatened her with a knife. Kiel is also accused of attempting to isolate Grace, monitoring her movements, and limiting the funds she can use.

According to Agence France Presse on July 12th, Ukrainian female soldiers have their own military uniforms. According to reports, female soldiers are conducting obstacle races and Kalashnikov rifle shooting exercises at a training ground in the suburbs of Kiev. This is the first test of a significant change: a military uniform that suits them has finally been designed. There are over 42000 female soldiers in the Ukrainian armed forces, but almost all of them wear men's military uniforms. Therefore, the "Arm Women Now" initiative raised donations, designed and produced thousands of uniforms suitable for women, and then distributed them to female soldiers for free. Alina Perenko, a military psychologist who received two sets of military uniforms, said, "It's very comfortable. Wearing it won't restrict my movements because it's high waisted and allows me to move freely." When she joined the military, she remembered that there were "no military uniforms at all" for two months. She explained

According to @ CCTV Sports News: Miami International officially announced Messi's joining the team. The team will hold a welcome ceremony for Messi at 6am Beijing time on the 17th, and Messi will make his official appearance at 8am@ CCTV Sports Weibo screenshot. According to The Paper, Miami International Club owner Beckham welcomed Messi's arrival in a social media post, "The next chapter of the story starts from this moment. Ten years ago, when I embarked on this journey, I dreamed of bringing the world's greatest player to Miami. Just like when I joined the Los Angeles Galaxy, I had the ambition to devote myself to the development of football in this country and establish a great imprint of our beloved sport."

According to foreign media reports, shortly after being rushed to the hospital, 73 year old Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded on the evening of the 15th local time that he "felt very good". According to a joint statement by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and the Sheba Medical Center, Prime Minister Netanyahu spent several hours by the seaside in the scorching heat. On the 15th, he felt a bit dizzy, so his doctor suggested that he go to the medical center. The statement also stated, "The preliminary examination results are normal and no abnormalities were found. The preliminary assessment is dehydration. According to the doctor's advice, the Prime Minister is undergoing further routine examinations." Netanyahu himself released a video statement after being hospitalized for a few hours. He said he didn't wear a hat or drink water on the 14th, just outside

On July 14th local time, the French National Day parade was held on the Champs - É lys é es in Paris. "Morale" has been designated as the theme of this year's military parade. Not long ago, France experienced nationwide riots. In order to ensure safety and stability during the holiday period, the French government has also deployed a large number of police forces throughout the country. In this National Day parade, France deployed a total of over 5000 pedestrian formations, 68 planes, 28 helicopters, and 157 military vehicles. In addition, new armored vehicles and helicopters have also been unveiled. French President Macron, accompanied by Chief of Staff Thierry Berkhard, reviewed the military. In order to prevent the recent quelled riots from escalating again and ensure the smooth progress of the National Day parade, the French government has deployed 130000 police and gendarmerie throughout the country, with an unprecedented scale of vigilance. However, these have not affected the audience and reading along the way

On July 15th, a delegation of teachers and students from mainland universities arrived in Taiwan, visiting Hsinchu TSMC as their first stop. Olympic champion Ding Ning, who visited with the delegation, expressed in an interview that she is looking forward to the upcoming itinerary and likes Chinese pastries such as mochi. Previously reported: What is the significance of teachers and students from five mainland universities visiting Taiwan?On the 11th, the Taiwan Immigration Department, together with relevant agencies, jointly reviewed the case of the Ma Ying jeou Cultural and Educational Foundation inviting mainland students to visit Taiwan. After a joint review committee resolution, the case agreed to allow mainland students and teachers to visit Taiwan.

Today, China Eastern Airlines officially received its second domestically produced C919 large passenger aircraft in Shanghai. At 10 a.m., the plane was transferred from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, officially joining the Eastern Airlines fleet. The arrival of a new C919 aircraft marks the acceleration of China Eastern Airlines' commercial operation of C919 large passenger planes. It is reported that the C919 large passenger aircraft received by China Eastern Airlines this time is the second of the first batch of 5 C919 aircraft purchased by China Eastern Airlines, and the cabin layout is consistent with the first aircraft. On July 14th, the East China Regional Administration of Civil Aviation issued the nationality registration certificate, airworthiness certificate, and radio station license for the second C919 aircraft to China Eastern Airlines, marking that the aircraft has obtained commercial operation qualifications and meets the airworthiness requirements of civil aviation regulations. According to China Eastern Airlines' plan, the second C919 will be paired with the first aircraft“

"How much does a diving coach earn?" "Do you want to be a diving coach?" With the popularity of the movie "The Disappearing She", the role of Zhu Yilong as a diving coach has attracted attention, and the discussion of the diving coach profession has also rapidly increased. Zhu Yilong himself also stated in an interview that if he didn't become an actor, he might become a diving coach. How is a diving coach refined in real life? The China Singapore Economic and Social Network had a conversation with two practitioners. Starting from 50000 years ago, Mura Liang and Chen Meihui, who are 33 years old and most people do not want to make money, started diving 12 years ago and started working full-time as a diving coach in 2016. When I was a child, I practiced swimming and enjoyed staying in the water very much. As I grew up, I first started with scuba diving, then started free diving, and then became a personal coach and opened a club diving shop, which can be considered as turning my hobby into something new

Chen Mouping, a 20-year-old girl from Zhanjiang, was killed in the street by her former colleague Huang Mounan. Huang Mounan was sentenced to death in the first instance and appealed in court. Before the incident, Chen Mouping was harassed and entangled by Huang Mounan for a long time. In July 2022, Chen Mouping was also threatened by Huang Mounan with a knife on the street. Afterwards, the hotel where Chen Mouping worked reported to the police. Chen Yongqi, the sister of Chen Mouping, told Pengpai News that the family believes that for the July 2022 report, the police did not summon the suspect in accordance with the law, did not contact the victim Chen Mouping and her family, did not make a record, and was suspected of inaction. They reported the situation to the relevant departments. The Chikan Branch of Zhanjiang Public Security Bureau replied that there is no situation of police inaction at Shawan Police Station. In May 2023, the Chikan Branch of Zhanjiang Public Security Bureau issued a "Notice of Handling" for family members to provide pictures

Recently, China's independently developed Zhuque 2 rocket became the world's first liquid oxygen methane rocket to be successfully launched into orbit, attracting widespread attention. In the first half of this year, both the Human 1 rocket from Relativity and the Starship from Musk SpaceX attempted to launch liquid oxygen methane rockets, but both failed. The Zhuque 2 spacecraft, which flew from the land of China to space, won the world's number one position amidst the pursuit and interception of a group of methane rockets, which is commendable. The success of Zhuque 2 is a revolutionary breakthrough in rocket fuel and will usher in a new era of global commercial aerospace. According to different fuels, rockets can be divided into solid rockets and liquid rockets. Among them, liquid rockets are the mainstream for space launches, and currently there are three common routes: liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, liquid oxygen kerosene, and liquid oxygen methane. Many domestic and foreign aerospace companies have targeted liquid oxygen methane technology

On July 9th, the website of the German newspaper "Business Daily" published an article titled "Despite a" turning point ", Europe's" bonsai army "still lacks skills in dealing with Putin", written by Moritz Koch. The article excerpt is as follows: When NATO member country leaders held a summit in Vilnius, they were only a short drive away from the dividing line between the new hostile camps. To the west of the capital of Lithuania is the heavily armed Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, and to the east is Belarus, where tactical nuclear weapons will soon be deployed. The alliance wants to send a signal of strength and unity to Moscow from this frontier region, but there is a gap between expectations and reality in this defense alliance. It is difficult to conceal this from the Russians. Expectations: NATO countries plan to announce that spending 2% of their economic output on defense is the minimum target. NATO

On July 13th, the website of American diplomats published an article titled "Is South Korea Ready to Become a Global Key Arms Exporter?" by Chris H. Park, a master's student in international relations at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. The full text excerpt is as follows: South Korea has established its position as a daunting participant in the international arms market. In 2022, the country's weapons sales exceeded $17 billion, more than twice the record breaking $7.25 billion from the previous year. The recent series of weapon sales has become the climax of the South Korean government's efforts over the past 20 years to build a defense industry with export competitiveness. Under the leadership of the government of Yoon Seok yeol, South Korea has set a lofty goal of becoming the world's fourth largest exporter of weapons by 2027. Setting aside the realization of this achievement

According to a report on the website of Radio Hong Kong on July 14th, the German government has released its first "China Strategy" document, stating that it does not seek to "decouple" from China, but hopes to reduce dependence in key areas to reduce risks. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on the 14th that China believes that practicing competition and protectionism under the pretext of "reducing risks" and "reducing dependence" will only backfire by making normal cooperation more secure and politicized. Wang Wenbin pointed out that the consensus between China and Germany far outweighs differences, cooperation far outweighs competition, and both sides are partners rather than rivals. In the current complex and turbulent international situation, we hope that the German side can comprehensively and objectively view China's development, formulate rational and pragmatic policies towards China, work together with China to address global challenges, and contribute more stability and positive energy to world peace and development. Reuters

In the 2023 World Women's Volleyball League Finals, the less favored Chinese women's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 and avenged Poland 3-0, reaching the finals while creating their best international record since the Tokyo Olympics. It has been proven that whether it is a player who is not favored or a team that is not favored, as long as there is a champion's heart, it cannot be underestimated. The victories of the quarter finals and semi-finals are not only a victory for the team, but also a victory for the momentum and belief. In this year's World Women's Volleyball League, captain Yuan Xinyue and main attacker Wang Yunlu had some ups and downs in their performances and also faced criticism. However, they always fearlessly move forward and defend themselves in key competitions. In the match against the Brazilian team, Yuan Xinyue's strong block drove the whole team. In the match against the Polish team, she also

The Hangzhou Asian Games are approaching, and recently, a parent asked online: Will primary and secondary school students have a holiday at that time? In response to this issue, some netizens have reported that Hangzhou will have a holiday from September 10th to 25th due to the hosting of the Asian Games, and all primary and secondary schools will be on vacation. Is this true? Of course not! The Chao News reporter consulted several primary and secondary school teachers as well as relevant staff from the Education Bureau, all of whom stated that they had not received any relevant notifications. At the same time, the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee has also refuted this news. After verification: The announcement was not made during the time of the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee has issued an announcement on April 26, 2023, clarifying that during the Hangzhou Asian Games, work and production will not be suspended, and people's livelihood will not be affected. It is reported that the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Asian Para Games will be held in 2022 respectively

Food security is the greatest concern of a country. The fundamental guarantee of national food security lies in arable land. After arduous efforts, China has raised nearly 1/5 of the world's population with 9% of the world's arable land. From 400 million people who couldn't eat enough back then to over 1.4 billion people who can eat well today, it has effectively answered the question of "who will feed China". Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has adhered to the strictest rule of law and the strictest system, strengthened the protection and quality improvement of arable land, and firmly established the foundation of national food security. The Land Management Law and the Implementation Regulations of the Land Management Law have been revised and promulgated for implementation, and the Black Land Protection Law has been officially implemented. The Party and government share the same responsibility for protecting arable land, and the main responsibility of local party committees and governments at all levels has been tightened. The system of "balance of entry and exit" and "balance of occupation and compensation" has been continuously strengthened and strengthened. With the joint efforts of all parties, cultivated land continues to grow rapidly

On the 15th local time, hundreds of people held a rally in Dusseldorf, Germany, to protest against the continuous supply of weapons by NATO to Ukraine, which continued to ignite the fire and exacerbated the Russia-Ukraine conflict. CCTV reporter Yu Peng: Peace activists from all over Germany held a rally and parade in Dusseldorf. They jointly condemn NATO for undermining peace and provoking war. Under the influence of NATO, the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified, and the economy of Germany and Europe suffered serious damage. The most urgent call from the protesters is to achieve peace in Ukraine as soon as possible. The protesters displayed slogans such as "There is no peace with NATO," "We want peace," and "End the economic war against Russia.". The demonstrators said that the background of the conflict between Russia-Ukraine conflict is very complex, and the continuous provision of weapons by western countries to Ukraine will only add fuel to the fire. Protester Mona Alania: We