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On July 15th, the US House of Representatives passed another bill aimed at provoking China's core interests - the 2024 Defense Authorization Act.This amendment does not comply with the current "One China" policy of the United States and directly provokes China's national core interests. In this regard, China must be vigilant and take effective countermeasures at the appropriate time against the series of excessive Taiwan related bills recently introduced by the US Congress. The Honest Map Amendment is a Republican member of the United States' anti China Congress

According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, the US Vice Minister of Commerce Alan Estevez said that the Biden government plans to allow semiconductor manufacturers from South Korea and Taiwan, China to maintain business in Chinese Mainland. As the cornerstone of the entire information industry, chips are the most important component of the technology industry and the core area of competition among major economies in the world. The performance of the mainland in this field has attracted much attention in recent years, which has triggered long-term pressure from the United States on the development of China's chip industry and external supply. Therefore, the relaxation of the ban by the US government has caused quite a stir both inside and outside the island. Behind the wave of cutting orders, the influence of Chinese chips is evident. According to the figures released by the General Administration of Customs, the number of imported chips in China in 2022 decreased by 97 billion compared to the same period last year; In the first quarter of 2023, China's imports

On July 19, the website of Latin American News Agency published an article entitled "The New Red Line of the Ukrainian Conflict" by Herman Ferras Alvarez. The article excerpt is as follows: In early July this year, the United States announced a new military aid plan for Ukraine, which includes providing cluster ammunition previously classified as prohibited to Ukraine. This is a red line that should not be crossed. Cluster ammunition is much more dangerous than depleted uranium ammunition. The former contains a large number of small bombs, which can spread to larger areas after firing, making it very effective for attacking enemy forces. But the main problem with cluster ammunition is that many of its small bombs do not explode and will remain on the ground for many years, posing a serious danger to civilians. That is also why many countries, including allies of the United States, prohibit cluster ammunition and do not produce, store, or export them. However, the United States

Since Russia announced the expiration of the agreement for the export of agricultural products from Black Sea ports, both Russia and Ukraine have issued safety warnings to ships in Black Sea waters. The United States has accused Russia of attacking civilian ships in the Black Sea and then framing Ukraine, which Russia has refuted. Russian Ambassador to the United States Antonov issued a statement on the 20th local time, stating that the accusation by the United States that Russia is preparing to launch attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea is purely false propaganda and another "provocation against Russia". The American dialect theory aims to conceal its own destructive activities, weaken the trust of other countries in Russia, and reduce agricultural export cooperation with Russia. On the 19th, Adam Hodge, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, stated that Russia may expand its attack on Ukrainian agricultural facilities by attacking civilian ships in the Black Sea

According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in France, the number of Chinese tourists coming to France in the summer of 2023 will increase. The Chinese embassy and consulate in France will receive many reports of theft and robbery of Chinese citizens in France, and the property of the parties involved will suffer losses and affect their subsequent travel. In view of this, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France hereby issue the following consular reminders: 1. Before going abroad, please carefully read the security reminders and practical information released by the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France's website and WeChat official account, and pay close attention to the social security situation in France. Get advance information about the hotel and surrounding areas, prepare copies of passports, visas, entry stamps, etc., and keep emergency contact information for relatives, banks, embassies and consulates for future needs. 2、 Understand the relevant laws and regulations in France through multiple channels, especially the regulations on the types and quantities of items carried in and out of the country, with particular attention to cigarettes and medicine

On the evening of the 22nd, the Chinese women's football team will face Denmark, the first opponent of the World Cup. From the issues reflected in the warm-up matches, enhancing midfield thickness and enhancing the ability to coordinate defense in the midfield and backcourt are the key factors for the Chinese team to strive for a good start on defense. Since arriving in Australia on July 8th, the main framework of the Chinese team has gradually emerged through training and teaching competitions. Zhu Yu, who was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament at last year's Asian Cup, is expected to make his World Cup debut. On the defensive line, coordination, defensive stability, and how to deal with Denmark's threatening set pieces are important aspects that need to be taken seriously. The center back may be a combination of veteran players and newcomers, including Wu Haiyan, who has participated in the World Cup for the third time, Yao Wei, who has switched from a defensive midfielder to a full back, and captain Wang Shanshan, who may make a guest appearance as a center back, paired with "post-00s" Wang Linlin and Dou Jiaxing. Last season's performance

On July 22, the Hubei Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision announced that Tan Hai, Minister of Technology of the Chinese Football Association, and Qi Jun, Minister of Strategic Planning of the Chinese Football Association, are suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. They are currently under investigation by the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission stationed at the General Administration of Sport and the Hubei Provincial Supervisory Commission. The reporter found that since the former head coach of the national team, Li Tie, was investigated in November last year, 13 people in the Chinese football industry have reported being investigated, including Chen Xuyuan, the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, and Du Zhaocai, the former deputy director of the General Administration of Sport in charge of football. Chinese football anti-corruption timeline: On November 26, 2022, Li Tie, former head coach of the Chinese national men's football team, was investigated. On January 19, 2023, Liu Yi, Executive Committee Member and Former Secretary General of the Chinese Football Association, and Chen Yong, Executive Deputy Secretary General and Minister of National Team Management of the Chinese Football Association

According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean military detected North Korea firing several cruise missiles into the western waters of the Korean Peninsula at around 4am on July 22nd. The South Korean Joint Staff Headquarters stated on the 22nd that the intelligence agencies of South Korea and the United States are carefully analyzing the specific parameters of the missile. The South Korean military stated that it is strengthening its surveillance and vigilance towards North Korea, while maintaining close cooperation with the United States, maintaining a comprehensive response, and closely monitoring North Korea's related movements. According to reports, it was only 3 days since North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the eastern waters of the Korean Peninsula on the 19th. According to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th, North Korea's Defense Minister, Chun Man, issued a statement condemning the "Nuclear Consultation Group" meeting held by the United States and South Korea on the 18th, and emphasizing that the United States has deployed strategic nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula for the first time in over 40 years, with a strategic nuclear submarine anchored in Busan Port, which is the first time in more than 40 years that the United States has deployed strategic nuclear weapons against North Korea

The Notice for Civilized Visits to the National Museum of China is formulated to create a safe, dignified, and orderly environment, ensuring the safety of cultural relics, visitors, and museum buildings. The following civilized visit instructions are specially formulated: 1. Visitors must consciously undergo safety checks upon entering the museum, and those who are drunk or have poor appearance are not allowed to enter; 2. Teenagers under the age of 14 must enter the museum with the accompaniment of an adult; 3. Prohibited items are detailed in the "List of Prohibited and Restricted Items in the National Museum of China", and electric transportation tools are prohibited from entering the museum; 2、 Exhibition 4. Uncivilized behaviors such as chasing, playing, making loud noises, climbing, lying down, and littering are prohibited in the museum; 5. Prohibit behaviors that affect other audiences from watching the exhibition, such as external audio playback, prolonged occupation of public facilities and spaces; 6. It is prohibited to climb over the fence, touch, stain, or damage it

According to the Russian satellite news agency, on the 21st local time, Russian President Putin presided over a federal security conference. Putin stated that Ukraine's counterattack has not achieved results, and Western countries are very disappointed about this. Putin stated at the meeting that the Ukrainian military has suffered huge losses, and whether it is foreign weapon supplies or the presence of foreign mercenaries or advisors, they are not helpful to Ukraine. Western supporters in Ukraine are disappointed with the outcome of Ukraine's counterattack. Putin said that the Russian Special Military Operations Command has performed professionally and the Russian military has fought bravely. Ukraine's mobilized troops are nearing depletion, and the weapons and equipment provided by the West are nearing depletion. Putin also emphasized that some NATO member countries have very little remaining Soviet weapons inventory and overall weapons inventory. Putin pointed out that the Ukrainian people are gradually becoming more aware of the public opinion in European society

According to the WeChat official account of "Suihua Daily" in Heilongjiang Province, on the morning of June 28, Zhang Baowei, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, went to Beilin District to investigate grass-roots party building and governance. Chen Yuhui, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the Organization Department, participated in the survey. The above news shows that Chen Yuhui is appointed as a member of the Standing Committee of the Suihua Municipal Committee and Minister of the Organization Department. Chen Yuhui was born in March 1972 in Leting, Hebei. He started working in 1997 and joined the Communist Party of China in May 1995. He graduated from Northeast Agricultural University with a major in vegetables. After graduating from Northeast Agricultural University, Chen Yuhui has been working in Harbin for a long time. He has served as the Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Pingfang District Committee and the Secretary and Director of the Party Branch of the Heilongjiang Animation Industry Development Base Management Office. In 2014, he was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee of the Pingfang District Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department. The following year, he was transferred to the Standing Committee of the Nangang District Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department

The leadership of the Supreme People's Procuratorate has added a new member of the Party group. According to the Procuratorial Daily, on the afternoon of July 20, the main leaders from Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Xizang, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang and other provinces, as well as the PLA Military Procuratorate and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Procuratorate made exchange speeches at the grand procurator seminar. The report mentioned that Ge Xiaoyan, a member of the Supreme People's Procuratorate Party Leadership Group and the Procurator General of Sichuan Provincial Procuratorate, based on the problems found in the investigation and research of the theme education, respectively made in-depth and detailed explanations on "improving the quality and efficiency of criminal prosecution in the separation of simple and complex". This also means that Ge Xiaoyan, the Chief Prosecutor of the Sichuan Provincial Procuratorate, has now served as a member of the highest procuratorial party group. Previously, the Grand Prosecutor's Seminar opened on July 19th at the National Prosecutor's College, and Ge Xiaoyan took a seat on the podium. Public information display

US President Biden announced on July 21st that he has invited CIA Director Burns to become a member of his cabinet. For a long time, Burns has been one of Biden's closest advisors on national security and foreign policy. According to Reuters, Biden issued a statement on the 21st stating that the CIA, led by Burns, "provides a clear and long-term approach to the primary national security challenges we face.". According to the analysis, Biden here refers to dealing with the Russia-Ukraine conflict and handling major country relations. The Washington Post analyzed that elevating Burns to cabinet membership is largely symbolic and will not give him any new power. However, this shows Burns' influence in the Biden administration. The CIA is one of the first agencies in the US intelligence department to predict the possible Russia-Ukraine conflict

"Xiao Shu is not hot, Da Shu has three dog days." At 9:50 am Beijing time on July 23rd, the last solar term of summer among the 24 solar terms will usher in - Da Shu. At this time, although the temperature is high and the air is humid, it is also the time when the lotus flowers are blooming at their peak. The lush lotus leaves, graceful lotus pods, and red and white lotus flowers are pleasing to the eye. Yuan Jin, a member of the China Folk Literature and Art Association and a director of the China Folklore Society, introduced that the Great Heat coincides with the midsummer of the Sanfu period. As the old saying goes, "There are three summers in summer, and the heat is in the midsummer.". The scorching sun is like fire, and the scorching heat is like steam. The most vibrant and vibrant is undoubtedly the lotus flower. Lotus leaves are like a cover, clustered in clusters, layered and fluttering in the wind, covering the water surface. Between the high and low, there are lotus flowers in different postures, bright and beautiful, shining with vitality. Watching the blooming lotus flowers in front of me will make

"Recently, hotels have seen significant price increases. Some hotels have seen prices triple compared to previous years. Our hotel travel budget of 500 yuan per night is now easily exceeded." Mr. Wang, a white-collar worker, exclaimed about this summer's hotel prices. "You have to consider staying in the car!" The sharp rise in hotel prices is largely related to the booming tourism market. How popular is summer tourism this year? Subways and train stations in cities such as Beijing are performing "people following the crowd"; A museum ticket is hard to come by, breeding scalpers; ▲ Dunhuang has started to "block camels"... ▲ According to travel platforms, Beijing is a hot tourist destination this year, with a significant increase in bookings of air tickets, scenic spot tickets, and hotels compared to 2019. Qunar big data shows that as of July 12th, the advance booking volume of summer scenic spots in Beijing compared to last month

On July 22, Beijing time, Shi Haoyu and Cheng Wentao won the synchronized swimming mixed doubles free choice final at the Fukuoka Swimming World Championships with a score of 225.1020, achieving a historic breakthrough for the Chinese team in this event. At this point, the Chinese synchronized swimming team also ended their first World Series after the new scoring rules with 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Zhang Xiaohuan, the head coach of the Chinese synchronized swimming team, said in an interview with reporters that after enduring the darkest moments and successfully defeating herself, the team finally experienced growth, which was a very valuable experience before the Paris Olympics. A year ago, at the Budapest Swimming World Championships in Hungary, the Chinese synchronized swimming team achieved the best record in the history of the world championship with 4 gold and 2 bronze medals. Especially in the Olympic events of pairs and groups, Chinese girls have all won gold medals. However, at the end of last year

At around 19:00 on July 20, 2023, the South County Public Security Bureau received a report from the public, stating that someone had been beaten in Hongyan Lake Park, Nanzhou Town, South County. After receiving the alarm, police officers from the patrol special police brigade of the South County Public Security Bureau quickly rushed to the scene for disposal. After investigation, it was found that Hongyan Lake Park is a strictly prohibited swimming area, and there are warning signs prohibiting swimming in the lake. At around 19:00 on July 20th, Yang illegally went swimming in the lake and had a dispute with Liu, a staff member of the park management station who came to dissuade him. He forcibly tied Liu to a tree with iron chains, causing negative social impact and constituting a provocative behavior. According to the relevant provisions of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Public Security Administration Punishments, the public security organs have imposed a penalty of 15 days of administrative detention on Yang in accordance with the law. Previously reported: On July 21st, a netizen posted a video claiming that a man in Nan County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province was

According to a report on today's Russian television website, on the 21st local time, the United Nations Deputy Secretary General for Political and Peace-building Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, told the Security Council that one-third of Ukraine's territory is covered with unexploded landmines and cluster bombs, which have had a particularly serious impact on children. DiCarlo said that unexploded ammunition will continue to pose a danger to civilians in the coming years, and children will be disproportionately affected. They will be killed or disabled by explosive weapons, and such ammunition will have a widespread impact on densely populated areas. Just before DiCarlo made this statement, the United States decided to provide Ukraine with cluster ammunition from the Cold War era. This move by the United States has been criticized by allies, with the UK, Canada, Germany, as well as several other NATO member countries and non NATO countries expressing disagreement with it

In the past two days, Beijing has been experiencing continuous rain and even rushed to the top of the hot search list. The strongest rainfall this morning was unexpectedly in the Forbidden City, and "Kowloon spits water" reappeared! The rainfall began to affect Beijing on the evening of July 20th. Last night, this eccentric rainfall "made up for missed classes" and brought some rain to the eastern region. The rainfall was most pronounced this morning, with the maximum intensity occurring at the Dongcheng Palace Museum from 8:00 to 9:00 on the 22nd at 50.4 millimeters per hour. Around 10 o'clock, significant rainfall was mainly concentrated in the Tongzhou area. Today, in the heavy rain, the Forbidden City recreates the scene of Kowloon spitting water. The video shows that there is basically no standing water on the ground in the Forbidden City. With the exquisite drainage system, the Forbidden City can always avoid "looking at the sea". The Palace Museum reproduces the scene of Typhoon "Dussuri" approaching "Kowloon spits water". Let's take a closer look at Typhoon No. 5“

What does the cultural relic in your impression look like? It's deep and serious 😳？Still equipped with a high air conditioning field 🤔？During the summer vacation, more and more people are choosing to check in to museums. However, many netizens have found that there seem to be some "eye-catching bags" among the cultural relics that everyone shares 🤣🤣🤣For example, the "Silent Bodhisattva", which has been used as an emoticon by countless people, appears to be a Buddha statue with a heavy heart. The obedient "standing guard" little dog seems to have suffered a great deal of injustice as a terracotta figurine. "Ah? What are you saying?" "○ Mouth ○" "and the emoticons are rich. After seeing these cultural relics, netizens said," Why do they look so casual? "" I really like the "conspicuous bag", come more. "In response to this demand, various museums have showcased their own treasures." Who doesn't have a "conspicuous bag" yet? "The Suzhou Museum was the first to showcase them

The 11th Member Representative Conference of the Chinese Go Association was held in Beijing on the morning of the 22nd, and Chang Hao was elected as the new President of the Chinese Go Association. Liu Guoyong, a member of the Party Group and Deputy Director of the General Administration of Sport of China, attended the meeting and made requests on behalf of the Party Group of the General Administration of Sport of China. More than 40 representatives from the Go Association of various provinces, regions, and cities across the country participated in the event. The conference approved the work report presented by Lin Jianchao on behalf of the 10th Go Association. The conference elected a new head of the association and members of the executive committee. Chang Hao was elected as the chairman, Wang Runan, Nie Weiping, and Hua Yigang were elected as honorary chairmen, Zhu Guoping and Gu Li were elected as vice chairmen, Zhu Guoping concurrently served as the secretary-general, and 13 members including Jiang Weijie and Liu Shizhen were elected as members of the executive committee. Liu Guoyong emphasized that the new Chinese Go Association should unify its ideological understanding with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council's efforts to accelerate the promotion of the game

Poster production: Fang Jinyang, Xinhua News Agency, Tianjin, July 21 (Xinhua) - As night falls and the lights start to shine, a cruise ship slowly sets sail from the dock of Haihe River. The lights shine on the Haihe River, colorful. The cruise ship slowly moves forward, crossing bridges with different characteristics, as if it is also crossing history. At the foot of the Nine Rivers, Tianjin is surrounded by three floating bridges and two gates. As people stroll through Jinmen, they feel the historical context of the city and touch its cultural roots. Changxun Cultural Roots coincides with the weekend, and the ancient cultural street tourist area located in Nankai District, Tianjin is bustling with visitors. It is a gathering place for famous time-honored brands and handicraft shops in Tianjin, and many handicrafts such as Yangliu Youth Paintings and Clay Figure Zhang are pleasing to the eye. In the famous Zhang family of clay figurines, many tourists take their children to experience the history of these clay sculptures up close

In Baoshan District, Shanghai, there is a national wetland park built on a steel slag yard. In early summer, green trees provide shade and the river breeze is gentle. Baoshan is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, with a regional shoreline of 29.239 kilometers. Protecting precious shoreline resources can not only optimize and improve water quality, but also fully leverage the advantages of the riverside location to attract high-quality industries to settle in. Starting from the distant Tanggula Mountain, the rolling Yangtze River sings along the way, crossing thousands of miles through Guanshan and rushing into the sea here. Shanghai, which is thriving towards the sea, is guided by the goal of promoting high-quality development, creating high-quality life, and achieving efficient governance. It actively explores the development path of a mega city with Chinese characteristics, contemporary characteristics, and Shanghai's characteristics, and strives to promote high-quality development at the forefront.

On the evening of July 28th, the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu will be presented with excitement. The third full element rehearsal was held at the opening ceremony of this year's Universiade last night. On the basis of the first two rehearsals, the third full element rehearsal further adjusted the various professions, optimized the interconnection of each link, and further tested the safety and reliability of the entire opening ceremony process. The overall duration of the opening ceremony is strictly controlled within 100 minutes, and the 15 minute artistic performance "Chasing Dreams in Youth" is precise to the nearest second. The opening ceremony cultural performance "Chasing Dreams in Youth" consists of three paragraphs: "Light of Youth", "Youth Vitality", and "Youth Friendship", focusing on showcasing the good demeanor of young people from an emotional and spiritual perspective. "The Light of Youth" reflects the positive and sunny pursuit of young people; "Youth and Vitality" by Zhang Xianqing

The family members of Mercedes Benz's Lancang "anti family visit" activity on the China Laos railway arrived at the Vientiane Airport for a group photo. International Online reported that this year is the tenth anniversary of the "the Belt and Road" initiative. As a demonstration project of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, the China Laos railway has officially opened to traffic for more than one year, and the international passenger train of the China Laos railway has been running for nearly a hundred days. Behind the opening of the China Laos Railway, there is a great deal of hard work and sweat paid by Chinese builders. Today, many of them are still stationed along the China Laos Railway to ensure the safety of railway operation. Recently, under the organization of China Railway Group, these left behind overseas builders welcomed their long-awaited family members at the Vientiane Wadai Airport in Laos, fulfilling their long-awaited dream of reunion. China Laos Railway is an international railway directly connected to China's railway network, starting from China Cloud in the north

The reporter learned from China Railway Nanning Group Co., Ltd. that as of yesterday, Guangxi Nanning has operated 22 China Europe freight trains this year, with a significant increase in the number of trains and the shipment of goods. On July 20th, a train loaded with 55 containers of goods such as daily necessities, electronic products, and building materials departed from Nanning International Railway Port in Guangxi, and departed through the Alashankou Railway Port in Xinjiang, heading towards Almaty, Kazakhstan. As of July 20th, there have been 22 China Europe freight trains operating in Nanning, Guangxi this year, an increase of 15 trips compared to the same period last year; Send 2420 TEUs of container cargo, an increase of 1750 TEUs compared to the same period last year. Zhang Xia, Business Manager of Guangxi Fantai International Logistics Co., Ltd.: After the normal operation of the China Europe freight train this year, our company basically ships 2 to 3 trains every month. Relative stability of goods transportation process

London, July 21 (Xinhua) - Both the UK and China benefit from the "rising tide" economic and trade relationship. Interview with Sir Gu Peiqin, Chairman of the UK China Trade Association. Xinhua reporter Du Juan, Chairman of the UK China Trade Association, Sir Gu Peiqin, recently stated in a video interview with Xinhua that both the UK and China will benefit from close mutual investment and trade relations. He used an English proverb to describe it: "After the tide rises, ships will float with it." This proverb is similar to the Chinese idiom "When the water rises, ships rise high.". Gu Peiqin said that as the two major economies in the world, close ties between the UK and China will benefit both sides. He said that both the British and Chinese "big ships" will float in the increasingly prosperous tide. Not long ago, representatives from the British China Trade Association, including Gu Peiqin, visited Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou

On July 21, the Organization Department of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee issued a pre appointment notice for cadres, among which: Cai Bangyin, male, Han ethnicity, born in July 1967, a graduate student at the Party School, in-service master's degree, a member of the Communist Party of China, currently serving as the Deputy Secretary of the Guangyuan Municipal Party Committee, is proposed to assume a leadership position at the department level. In June 2021, Cai Bangyin was awarded the title of "National Excellent County Party Secretary" during his tenure as a member of the Standing Committee of the Guangyuan Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Chaotian District Party Committee in Sichuan Province. According to the public resume, Cai Bangyin has been working in Guangyuan and has held various positions including Director of the Third Secretary Department and Director of the Social Affairs Department of the Guangyuan Municipal Government Office, Deputy County Magistrate of Wangcang County, Deputy Director of the Guangyuan Economic Development Zone Management Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Guangyuan Economic Development Zone Party Committee, Deputy Director and Director of the Management Committee. In 2010, Cai Bangyin was appointed as the Deputy Secretary and District Mayor of Chaotian District Committee in Guangyuan City. In 2011, he was appointed as Guangyuan

"Fentanyl" has recently become a hot topic on the "Lie List" related to China in the United States. Some members of the United States Senate have once again challenged China on the issue of fentanyl, blaming China for the abuse of this opioid drug in the United States and staging another "lie show". Analysts point out that the root cause of the fentanyl crisis in the United States lies in itself, and some American politicians fabricate lies to blame other countries, which has become their habitual way of dealing with domestic thorny problems. In fact, the United States' attempt to "treat internal diseases and external problems" is not feasible, it will only harm others and oneself, and also make the international community increasingly see the true face of the United States' "lying empire". "Lies have become a characteristic of national security policy," former US Ambassador to the Soviet Union, George Kennan, admitted in a speech that necessary lies were an important component of US post World War II diplomacy. For many years

According to US media reports on the 21st, a helicopter crashed into a shallow lake in the North Slope area of Alaska on the evening of the 20th local time. One pilot and three state government officials on board are all missing. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources stated in a statement on the 21st that the helicopter in question was leased by the agency. Apart from the pilots, there are three personnel on board engaged in field geological exploration. On the evening of the 20th, the plane did not return as planned. On the 21st, the Associated Press quoted North Slope's head of foreign affairs, Forsk, as saying that search and rescue personnel found helicopter wreckage from the air, but no survivors or victims have been found yet. Clint Johnson, the head of the National Transportation Safety Commission in Alaska, said that the Bell 206L-4 helicopter departed from Utkiag on the 20th