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At 15:30 on July 15th, at the exit of Tianjingshan Drifting Scenic Area in Muzidian Town, Macheng City, a large truck and a drifting boat transport vehicle in the scenic area had a dispute due to a meeting, causing traffic congestion. After receiving the alarm, the town police station quickly arrived at the scene to handle the situation and promptly restored traffic. During the period, more than 100 tourists were stranded due to the delayed arrival of the drifting boat, and a few tourists were emotionally unstable and competed for the drifting boat, causing chaos on site for a short time. After the incident, the Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Macheng City and the government of Muzidian Town rushed to the scene to conduct an investigation, harshly criticizing and educating the staff of the scenic area who made inappropriate remarks. They instructed the scenic area to immediately carry out internal rectification, continuously strengthen service awareness, optimize on-site scheduling, and ensure the smooth operation of the scenic area. Macheng City Cultural and Tourism Bureau July 17, 2023

Recently, the video and pictures of "Flower Seller and Flower Girl" by West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang have attracted the attention of netizens. The flower seller picked a pole, dressed in Tang Dynasty attire, with a basket of blooming lotus flowers on one end and umbrellas, lanterns, and a miscellaneous box on the other. The flower seller was dressed in Song style attire, shaking a fan and carrying a basket of lotus flowers behind her. This behavior has attracted the attention and likes of many netizens. But some people have also expressed that such behavior is "posing" or "hyping up"? On June 22nd, the response of the flower girl surged on the hot search. A flower girl named Chen Xiyue, dressed in Song Dynasty costumes, is a graduate of the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts and a senior Hanfu blogger by the West Lake. Chen Xiyue said, "I'm not hot, what's hot is traditional Chinese culture.". On the evening of June 22nd, Chen Xiyue passed the WeChat account

On July 18th, some netizens reported that an explosion occurred in a residential area in Changchun Green Garden District, Jilin Province. According to online footage, there are obvious signs of explosion on the 6th floor of a building in the community. Some walls of the house are suspected to be missing, and some surrounding walls have fallen off, emitting dust and smoke without any visible flames. At around 11:00 on the same day, Mr. Mao, the photographer of a live video, told a reporter from Xiaoxiang Morning News that the incident occurred at around 9:20 on the same day. He, who lived in the neighboring community, suddenly heard an explosion and felt a noticeable vibration in his building. Later, he saw from the kitchen window that a building about one kilometer away from him was suspected to have exploded. "I didn't see any flames, only saw green smoke flying out, and the explosion sound was only heard once." Mr. Mao said that the building where the explosion occurred was located in a new residential area, and only some of the owners had moved in

According to Reuters, a latest survey released by polling firm Opinion UK on July 18th showed that the proportion of Britons who believe "Brexit is a mistake" reached a new high this month. According to reports, due to the June 2016 Brexit referendum bringing almost no economic benefits, 57% of Britons said the Brexit decision was wrong, and 32% believed it was the right decision. According to reports, more than half of the British people said they would vote to rejoin the European Union if a referendum were held today, while 31% said they would not join. The opinion survey company stated that the results marked a "mild shift" since January 2021, when 49% of people said they would vote to rejoin the EU and 37% chose not to join. British Prime Minister Sunak

On the 17th local time, the Central Disaster Safety Countermeasure Headquarters and Fire Department of South Korea reported that heavy rainfall in South Korea has caused 41 deaths, 9 missing, and 34 injured. 10765 people have been temporarily evacuated nationwide, and more than 1000 facilities have been damaged. The number of deceased and missing persons has reached its highest level since 2011. According to Yonhap News Agency, in the case of a flooded underground lane in Wusongyi, Chungcheongbuk do, rescue teams discovered another body at around 20:10 on the same day, increasing the number of fatalities to 14. The rescue team found the bodies of 5 victims of the accident on that day. At around 8:40 on the 15th, the second underground lane of Gongping in Wusongyi was flooded, trapping 17 vehicles. The South Korean State Adjustment Office stated that it has started monitoring the accident and identifying the cause. China's Ambassador to South Korea

The phrase "Yes, I Do" at the wedding marks the beginning of the exchange of diamond rings between the groom and bride. The diamond ring brand "I Do", which was named after it, is also popular among newcomers, but its founder has now staged "No, I won't pay". According to information from China Execution Information Disclosure Network, recently, Li Houlin, the founder of the "I Do" brand, was listed as a dishonest debtor by the People's Court of Binhai New Area in Tianjin due to the debtor's failure to fulfill all obligations. According to relevant legal documents, the defendant Beijing Hengxin Kate Economic and Trade Co., Ltd. should pay the plaintiff Zhongli International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. more than 2.62 million yuan in unpaid rent and liquidated damages; Defendants Li Houlin and Hengxin Zhenglong Economic and Trade Co., Ltd. shall bear joint and several liability for the above-mentioned monetary payment obligations. Why has this former "diamond tycoon" become

The internet connects the world, and civilizations are rich and diverse. Network civilization is an important part of social civilization in the new situation and an important field for building a strong online country.The cyberspace is becoming clearer, internet behavior is becoming increasingly standardized, and all sectors of society are actively participating in the construction of internet civilization. Civilized internet management, usage, and internet access are becoming increasingly popular. The significance and role of internet civilization in building modern civilization of the Chinese nation are becoming more prominent. The Internet is the common spiritual home of hundreds of millions of people. The clear sky and clear breeze are the people's beautiful aspirations for an online home. As long as we actively engage in the construction of online civilization and build a network

Beijing, July 17th (People's Daily) - Customs recently released data showing that in the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of goods trade was 20.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, and the scale exceeded 20 trillion yuan for the first time in history during the same period. "This breakthrough was achieved against the backdrop of a complex and severe external environment and a slowdown in global trade and investment, as well as the fading of previous' one-time driving factors' such as epidemic prevention materials and 'homestead economy' products. It is indeed not easy." On July 13, Lv Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs and Director of the Department of Statistics and Analysis, stated at a press conference of the State Council Information Office that the World Trade Organization expects global trade volume to grow by 1.7% this year, significantly lower than the average level of 2.6% in the past 12 years. The slowdown in trade is a common challenge faced by all economies, with more difficulties

Algiers, July 18 (Xinhua) - In mid July, the sun shone brightly in Taf Province, Algeria. At the project site of the last 84 kilometers of the eastern section of the Algerian East West Expressway near the Tunisian border, engineering and technical personnel from China and Algeria braved the scorching sun, racing against time. "This section of the road has important economic and social significance," Giotni bin Isa, the head of the "84 kilometer project" at the Algerian Highway Authority, told Xinhua News Agency reporters. The "84 kilometer project" is undertaken by China CITIC Construction Co., Ltd. The completion and opening of the project will mean that the 1216 kilometer long East West Expressway connecting 17 provinces of Algeria will be fully connected, bringing Algeria closer to neighboring countries. On July 5th, in the Taf Province of Algeria,

Tokyo, July 17th (Xinhua) -- Japanese people are taking action against the discharge of nuclear contaminated water. Xinhua News Agency reported that the 17th is Japan's statutory holiday, "Sea Day," aimed at thanking the sea for its kindness. The Japanese people spontaneously held multiple activities to oppose the discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea. On that day, a rally called "Don't Discharge Polluted Water into the Sea - Protecting the Ocean and Life" was held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, initiated by civic groups such as the "Don't Pollute the Ocean Again! Citizen Conference". Fishery practitioners and other citizens braved the scorching sun to participate in the rally, expressing their opposition to the discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea from their respective perspectives, and calling on the government to reconsider the plan. The "Future Oceans" project initiated by non-profit organizations such as the Fukushima Prefecture Peace Forum in Japan was officially launched on the same day, aiming to prevent the Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company from acquiring the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

On July 18th, China Daily reported that in 1970, the United States Congress passed the Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Drug Abuse Act, which strengthened the control of drugs and addictive drugs nationwide. However, to this day, the United States has become the world's largest consumer of drugs, and "drugs" have become another deep-rooted "American disease". According to a report by Time magazine earlier this month, in the 1980s, crack cocaine - a low-cost drug - erupted like a "plague" in marginalized urban communities in the United States. The African American communities designated as red lines in concrete city blocks have been ignored, and their affluent white neighbors have escaped the worst impacts. Those who stayed behind were the first to be affected by a doomsday like "epidemic" that spanned across species

Recently, a new study by the United States Geological Survey showed that nearly half of the water samples in the United States contain toxic "permanent chemicals", and widespread exposure to such substances may pose serious health risks. This study tested tap water samples from over 700 residential, corporate, and drinking water treatment plants in the United States to determine the presence of perfluorinated or polyfluoroalkyl substances called PFAS. In the end, researchers detected at least one of these artificially synthesized chemicals in 45% of the samples that exceeded the baseline and recommended levels in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States states that exposure to high concentrations of PFAS substances may disrupt hormones, hinder liver function, increase the risk of kidney or testicular cancer, reduce birth weight, and harm maternal health. In recent years, water pollution incidents have been common in the United States.

CCTV News: If you ask about the changes in our country's ecological environment in recent years, what impressed everyone the most is that everyone's answer is the same: the sky is bluer, the water is clearer, and the environment is more beautiful. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has started by addressing the ecological and environmental issues strongly reflected by the masses, resolutely declaring war on pollution, and launching battles to defend blue skies, clear waters, and clean land. In the past decade of the new era, China has made historic achievements in ecological and environmental protection. The PM2.5 concentration in key cities across the country has decreased by 57%, making China the country with the fastest improvement rate in global air quality. The proportion of high-quality surface water sections in China has increased by 23.8 percentage points, approaching the level of developed countries. Tangshan, Hebei: The "Green Revolution" of the steel industry's ultra-low emission transformation has entered the stage of blue sky defense,

CCTV News: The Tuojiang River in Sichuan is a primary tributary of the Yangtze River, and was once the most severely polluted river in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. "Returning the clear water of this river" was once considered an impossible task, but under a set of comprehensive basin management "combination fists", the excellent water quality rate of the Tuojiang national examination section has increased from 6.2% in 2017 to 100% in 2022, making it the main river in Sichuan Province with the most significant improvement in water environment quality. What exactly happened over the past five years? Let's start with a drop of water to find the answer. Neijiang City, Sichuan Province is one of the 108 cities in China with severe water shortage. Looking down at the city center of Neijiang from a high altitude, there is a unique building. It's like a big drop of water, falling in the middle of a tall building. Inside this "water droplet", there are 10000 tons of domestic sewage every day, which changes from turbid to clear. CCTV Chronicles

CCTV News: The State Council Information Office held a press conference on July 17th, and spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, Fu Linghui, stated that with the economic recovery improving, stable employment policies continuing to take effect, the labor market becoming more active, and the overall employment situation improving. In the first half of 2023, 6.78 million new urban jobs were created nationwide, an increase of 240000 compared to the same period last year. The labor participation rate of urban population aged 16 and above has steadily increased, the surveyed unemployment rate in urban areas has decreased, and the employment situation has remained stable. At the end of the second quarter, there were 18.705 million rural migrant workers, a year-on-year increase of 3.2%. Fu Linghui stated that there are still overall pressure and structural problems in employment at present, with the "difficulty in finding jobs" for young people and the "difficulty in recruiting" for some industries coexisting, and sustained efforts are needed to stabilize employment. To this end, relevant departments have introduced a

The track and field events of the Chengdu Universiade will be held from August 1st to August 6th, generating 50 gold medals, the highest number of gold medals among all events. At present, some participating athletes of the Chinese college athletics team are participating in training in Qinhuangdao, Hebei. At the Qinhuangdao Training Base of the General Administration of Sport of China, athletes in various events such as long-distance running, javelin throwing, and triple jump are undergoing regional training. Before athletes engage in specialized training, the coach instructs them to adapt to the weather, adjust their condition, and prevent injuries. Cao Zhenshui, coach of the China University Athletics Team's mid to long distance running marathon team at the Chengdu Universiade, said: "We need to adapt to the heat. So far, I pay attention to the weather in Chengdu every day. We've been there for a few days, and it's probably around 34 or 35 degrees Celsius.". We still need to prepare psychologically, physically, and in terms of strength. In the pre competition training phase

Guo Xiaobing, Director of the Arms Control Research Center at the China Institute of Modern International Relations, Zhao Kexin, and Research Intern at the Shanghai Institute of American Studies, concluded the NATO Vilnius Summit on July 12th. The summit targeted China, and the term China appeared 14 times in the joint communiqu é, which slandered and smeared China. But facts speak louder than words. Iron facts make it clear to the world: NATO is a war machine, and China is a messenger of peace. Who is the war machine? Which of the major armed conflicts on a global scale after the Cold War, such as the Gulf War, the Bosnia and Herzegovina War, the Kosovo War, the Iraq War, the Afghanistan War, the airstrikes on Libya, the Syrian Civil War, and the Ukraine Crisis, have NATO been absent from? In an era of peace and development, NATO is constantly fighting and often playing the role of the initiator and arch of war

In order to welcome the Universiade, Chengdu has been carefully preparing, and in this process, Chengdu is also undergoing changes, and the beautiful life of Chengdu people is becoming more and more colorful. Yesterday, the "Gravity of Time -2023 Chengdu Biennale" was officially opened to the public for free. This is not only a way to integrate into the artistic life of Chengdu, but also an "art feast" that Chengdu has brought to young athletes around the world. Welcome to the Universiade and open up N ways in Chengdu. Our front desk reporter will take you to check in at the Chengdu Biennale and embark on an artistic journey of a better life. CCTV reporter Bai Lu: The 2023 Chengdu Biennale can be said to be an art feast for cultural exchange between China and the West. Here, more than 200 artists from 22 countries and regions have gathered their works, and it has also attracted many Chengdu citizens to come and observe. Unlike previous editions, this time

As you transition between attack and defense, a small badminton ball dances in the air. On July 17th, more than 60 residents of Jinguan New City Community in Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province indulged in playing badminton and enjoying the fun of sports. As the Chengdu Universiade approaches, in order to better showcase the urban charm and cultural charm of the host city to the world, various regions in Chengdu continue to carry out a series of activities such as "Welcoming the Prosperity of the Universiade and Exhibition Civilization Image". Civilized etiquette themed activities, greenway civilized cycling, and citizen experience activities combine education with entertainment, attracting widespread participation from the public. As of June this year, various themed activities have covered more than 3000 communities and 1300 schools in Chengdu, with over 7 million participants. The relevant person in charge of the Chengdu Civilization Office stated that the urban landscape of Chengdu has been revitalized, and citizens have a sense of gain, happiness, and security

Since the preparation of the Chengdu Universiade, the number of registered young volunteers in Chengdu has increased from 670000 to 1.39 million, a year-on-year increase of 107%; More than 6300 new volunteer service organizations have been established, a year-on-year increase of 190%. Volunteers are rushing to their positions to showcase the charm of volunteers for the Chengdu Universiade with their professional skills and high-quality services. Among them, the first batch of 49 competition volunteers who are working at the registration center of the Chengdu Universiade Organizing Committee will have a full month of volunteer service on the 19th. The Chengdu Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League has also carefully planned urban volunteer services for the Universiade, laying out 1000 urban volunteer service stations in important areas such as the vicinity of the Universiade venues, parks and greenways, commercial attractions, and transportation hubs, as well as 10 boutique routes with the theme of the Universiade. These stations provide convenient consultation, event promotion, urban publicity, and other urban volunteer services

On July 17th, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released data. Preliminary calculations show that the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of the year was 59303.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.5% at constant prices. The relevant economic operation data has received high attention from foreign media, with some Japanese media stating that whether China can successfully respond to future challenges may be the key to global recovery. According to a report on July 17 on the website of Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, the Chinese government set an economic growth target of about 5% for the whole year at the beginning of this year. According to the report, Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics and Director of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the National Economy, said at a press conference that although the economy faced pressure and challenges throughout the year, with the improvement of employment, increase in household income, gradual enhancement of domestic demand, optimization and adjustment of supply structure, and growth and growth of new driving forces, the economy will steadily recover,

According to the Algerian news agency on July 17th, Algerian President Abdul Majid T é ben began a state visit to China, a friendly country. The historical depth and strategic nature of the Arab China relationship will be further strengthened through this visit. The report states that this visit will help strengthen the unbreakable and deeply rooted relationship and economic cooperation between the two countries. The historical relationship with China can be traced back to the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Algeria. China immediately recognized the interim government of Algeria in 1958, becoming the first non Arab country to do so. In 2014, Algeria established a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. Today, based on the adherence of the two countries to the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit, as well as the ongoing consultations and

On July 18th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked, and according to sources, the Biden administration may introduce a series of restrictions on investment in China's cutting-edge technology at the end of August, stating that these policies may prohibit new investment in fields such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, but do not involve the biotechnology and energy industries. May I ask if the Chinese side has any comments on this? Mao Ning stated that China has always opposed the US politicizing and weaponizing economic, trade, and technological issues. We believe that artificially setting obstacles to normal technological cooperation and economic and trade exchanges violates market economy principles, disrupts global supply chain stability, and is not in the interest of either party. We hope that the US side will not decouple President Biden from China, obstruct China's economic development, or

Guangxi procuratorial organs have lawfully prosecuted Wang Zhongping for suspected bribery. Recently, Wang Zhongping, former Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Medical Security Bureau, was designated by the People's Procuratorate of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to have jurisdiction over the case. The People's Procuratorate of Hezhou City has lawfully prosecuted the case to the Intermediate People's Court of Hezhou City. During the review and prosecution stage, the procuratorial organs informed the defendant Wang Zhongping of his litigation rights in accordance with the law, interrogated the defendant in accordance with the law, and listened to the opinions of the defense counsel. The People's Procuratorate of Hezhou City accuses the defendant Wang Zhongping of taking advantage of his position as Director of the Social Insurance Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Medical Security Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and illegally accepting property from others for the benefit of others. The amount involved is particularly huge, and he should be prosecuted for bribery according to law

On July 17th, a netizen posted a video claiming that a female waitress at a flagship square coffee store in Guangzhou was wearing revealing clothes, questioning the store's involvement in pornographic marketing. On the 18th, the official WeChat official account of Cubic Coffee responded that it did not know this person. It was a foreigner who came in to take the picture and did not make any publicity in this regard. It has been reported to the police, and the specific handling needs to be notified by the police. Square Coffee stated in a statement that all the pictures posted online were taken by outsiders without our store's permission. If they refuse to listen after being dissuaded, our store will hold the relevant personnel legally responsible. Square Coffee also issued an alarm receipt in the above statement, indicating that the receiving unit is the Wenchong Police Station of Huangpu District Branch of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau.

At the age of 16, she enrolled in Tsinghua University. After graduating with a doctoral degree at the age of 24, she will be appointed as an associate professor at the School of Aerospace Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University. On July 17th, Tsinghua University shared her experience as a doctoral student in the Department of Electronic Engineering, which drew attention. Nine years ago, 16-year-old Angel was selected for the "Leading Program" and enrolled in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University. During her undergraduate studies, Angel did not immediately excel in research and training programs or competitions such as the Challenge Cup like others. Instead, she chose to "dive" into the research groups and laboratories of teachers in various fields of the electronics department. "During my undergraduate studies in communication, imaging, artificial intelligence, circuits... I attended the research group meetings of representative teachers in all professional fields of the department. After deep reflection, Angel discovered a blue ocean field that had not yet achieved complete technological breakthroughs: in society."

It has been over half a month since the incident of a rat's head being eaten in a lunch box in the cafeteria of Xiushan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Chongqing. On July 18th, staff from the Market Supervision Bureau of Xiushan County stated that the matter is still under investigation, and the cafeteria of Xiushan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has not resumed operations. Detailed information on the punishment measures for the cafeteria operating unit involved needs to be obtained from the enforcement team of the bureau. Staff members of the Law Enforcement Detachment of Xiushan County Market Supervision Bureau also stated that the investigation results are based on the official announcement, and "the announcement will be released once the results are released." According to a previous report by Pengpai News, on June 27th, a netizen posted a video claiming that they suspected to have found a mouse head in a boxed lunch at Xiushan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and "konjac duck" had turned into "konjac mouse". That night, the Market Supervision Bureau of Xiushan County, Chongqing, issued a notice stating that the foreign object was identified as a mouse head. How to enter boxed meals and other details

This is Olympic champion Ding Ning competing with political college students in table tennis skills. On the afternoon of July 17th, Professor Hao Ping, Secretary of the Party Committee of Peking University, led a delegation of teachers and students from mainland Chinese universities to visit and exchange ideas with students at National Chengchi University in Taiwan. Taiwan Chengchi University is situated by the mountains and by the water, with beautiful scenery. As a well-known humanities and social science university in Taiwan, National Chengchi University is committed to promoting academic exchange and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, and has signed cooperation and exchange agreements with multiple higher education institutions in mainland China, such as Peking University and Tsinghua University.

【 Strait Focus 】 Guangming Daily reporter Gao Jianjin Feng Jiazhao's horse tailed horse ancestor is within reach, and Rongcheng Treasure Island is closely connected by blood. Fuzhou is the closest provincial capital city in mainland China to the island of Taiwan, and the two places have a constantly strained relationship. In recent years, Fuzhou has made efforts to explore new paths of integration and development between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, actively building a leading city as the first home for Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises to "land". By focusing on the word "new" and creating the "first station" for Taiwanese youth to "land" and build their dreams, Fuzhou has become a leading city; Develop new strategies on the word "reality" to create a "preferred station" for Taiwanese compatriots to take root; Work hard on the word "benefit" to create a "gas station" for the development and growth of Taiwanese enterprises. A series of timely and heartwarming measures have created better conditions and built a larger stage for Taiwanese youth to "land" and pursue, build, and fulfill their dreams. They actively participated in the process of Chinese path to modernization

The streets of Hong Kong are bustling with traffic and popularity. "Over the past year, the Hong Kong SAR government has led Hong Kong out of the shadow of the epidemic and worked hard to cultivate confidence and hope through difficult experiences... Now, we are on the fast lane of normalcy, moving forward at full speed." On July 1st, at the celebration of the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the speech of Chief Executive Li Jiachao won applause from the audience. At this moment, outside the exhibition center, the streets are bustling with traffic, and attractions and shopping malls are crowded with people, creating a thriving scene. Since the establishment of the new Hong Kong SAR government one year ago, we have made every effort to promote economic recovery, unite our efforts to seek development, and achieved gratifying results. Full efforts to promote economic recovery. Recently, a credit information service agency in Hong Kong released a second quarter Hong Kong consumer pulse survey report, which showed that 46% of respondents said that their families