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Eating hot pot, writing calligraphy... The Chengdu Universiade brings unforgettable experiences for athletes from various countries to experience Chinese culture. Athletes | Chengdu | Chinese Culture
Eating hot pot, writing calligraphy... The Chengdu Universiade brings unforgettable experiences for athletes from various countries to experience Chinese culture. Athletes | Chengdu | Chinese Culture

During the 31st Chengdu Universiade, athletes from all over the world were deeply attracted by Chinese culture. From the mascot "Face changing Rongbao", the hot pot, to sparring with Chinese athletes, all experiences left a deep impression on them. Czech athlete Matty Lapla won the gold medal in the men's 25 meter pistol rapid fire competition and placed a mascot called "Face Changing Rongbao" next to him at a press conference. "The mascot decorated with Chinese elements is very different from what I have seen before. It is unpredictable and beautiful," said Lampra. "For me, the first thing I do is taste the famous hotpot here. It's really spicy, but I enjoy it with relish and love it," said Yusi Lakso, assistant coach of the Finnish women's basketball team, when sharing her experience

Shanghai, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Wenzhou, and Fuzhou have sounded yellow alerts for storm surges, and "Kanu" is near the East China Sea | waters | Zhoushan
Shanghai, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Wenzhou, and Fuzhou have sounded yellow alerts for storm surges, and "Kanu" is near the East China Sea | waters | Zhoushan

On August 1st, Pengpai News learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources that due to the impact of Typhoon Kanu, the 6th of this year, it is expected that there will be 8 to 12 meters of rough waves in the southeast of the East China Sea in the next two days, and the sea conditions in the affected area will be severe. According to the Emergency Plan for Marine Disasters, the National Oceanic Forecasting Administration has upgraded the wave warning to orange. According to the Central Weather Bureau, the center of Typhoon Kanu, the 6th typhoon of this year, was located at 14:00 today on the northwest Pacific Ocean, about 820 kilometers southeast of Yuhuan City, Zhejiang Province. Kanu will move towards the northwest at a speed of 10-15 kilometers per hour and is expected to enter the East China Sea tomorrow. Affected by Typhoon Kanu, the 6th typhoon of this year, it is expected that from the night of August 1st to the day of August 2nd, there will be 8 to 12 meters of strong waves in the southeastern part of the East China Sea, reaching the turbulent wave zone

Central Bank: Continue to guide the downward trend of personal housing loan interest rates and down payment ratios. Central | Economic | Down Payment
Central Bank: Continue to guide the downward trend of personal housing loan interest rates and down payment ratios. Central | Economic | Down Payment

On August 1st, the People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange held a work meeting for the second half of 2023.Pan Gongsheng, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the People's Bank of China, and Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Members of the Party Committee of the People's Bank of China and the Party Group of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange attended the meeting. Lu Xi, Deputy Leader of the 33rd Guidance Group of the Central Committee for Theme Education, attended the meeting for guidance. The meeting believes that since 2023, the People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange have conscientiously implemented

"The wall is about to be washed down!" The forklift driver saved a family of three by going against the current! Wife Speaks Out Forklift | Liu Bing | Reverse
"The wall is about to be washed down!" The forklift driver saved a family of three by going against the current! Wife Speaks Out Forklift | Liu Bing | Reverse

Since July 29th, Beijing has experienced consecutive heavy rainfall. On July 31st, a video of a driver driving a forklift to save lives in Beicheying Village, Fangshan District attracted attention. In the video, a forklift travels against the current in a turbulent flood, and then the forklift driver uses a shovel to transport two adults and one child to a safe area. After the video was released, netizens praised it one after another: It's so brave to be able to save people against the tide in such a dangerous environment! "The wall is about to be overturned..." The reporter learned that the driver of the forklift in the video is called Liu Bing. After 1 pm on August 1st, Liu Bing told the reporter that he was still on site to participate in the rescue. Recalling a scene in the video, Liu Bing said, "At that time, their family of three stood on the roof calling for help. I saw that the wall was about to be washed down, so I rushed over to save them first." Liu Bing said, "The incident occurred."

The deepest waterlogging in the urban area exceeds three meters! Urgent need for submarines and other supplies! The rescue difficulty in Zhuozhou is quite high. Rescue | Floods | Zhuozhou
The deepest waterlogging in the urban area exceeds three meters! Urgent need for submarines and other supplies! The rescue difficulty in Zhuozhou is quite high. Rescue | Floods | Zhuozhou

Author | Cai Zhen from First Financial Services Currently, multiple professional disaster relief organizations have sent personnel to the scene of the Zhuozhou flood in Hebei Province. However, the information obtained by reporters from multiple sources is that the rescue of the Zhuozhou flood is extremely difficult. According to a spokesperson for @ Zhuozhou Public Security Network, there is currently a complete water and partial power outage in Zhuozhou, and the supply of materials is temporarily met, but it is unclear how long it can last. At present, the expressway is unobstructed, and you can get off at the mouth of Zhuozhou. There is not much problem in the east of the city, while the west is heavily flooded. Zhang Anqi, the captain of the Beijing Gongyang Rescue Team, told reporters that the difficulty of flood rescue in Zhuozhou is higher than that in Fangshan and Mentougou in Beijing. Captain Zhang is also a citizen of Mentougou, Beijing, and participated in the rescue mission in Mentougou District. The waterlogging in Mentougou District is also very serious, with a depth of over one meter, but many parts of Zhuozhou's water directly flooded a floor. Zhuozhou is now the main urban area

Latest! France and Italy Announce Evacuation from Nigeria | Niger | France
Latest! France and Italy Announce Evacuation from Nigeria | Niger | France

According to Agence France Presse on August 1st, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 1st that it will begin evacuating French citizens in Niger from that day on. Last week, a military coup occurred in this West African country, overthrowing a pro Western government. According to reports, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that the French Embassy in Nepal was recently attacked, and the closure of Nepalese airspace posed difficulties for normal departure. These factors forced the French government to make a decision to evacuate. The statement also stated that France will also assist in the evacuation of expatriates from other European countries. On July 30th, Niger's security forces prepared to disperse protesters outside the French embassy. The French Embassy in Niamey stated earlier on the 1st that France will soon begin evacuating its citizens from Niger. In a message released by the embassy to French citizens, it was stated: "Taking advantage of the relatively calm situation in Niamey, we are..."

Expected to remain strong throughout the year, World Gold Council: Global central bank gold purchases reached a historic high in the first half of the year ETF | Gold | Global
Expected to remain strong throughout the year, World Gold Council: Global central bank gold purchases reached a historic high in the first half of the year ETF | Gold | Global

The global central bank's gold purchase volume reached a new historical high in the first half of this year. On August 1st, the World Gold Council released the latest Global Gold Demand Trends Report, which showed that the global gold market has shown good momentum thanks to the record high global central bank gold purchases in the first half of this year, as well as the continuous growth of global gold investment and gold jewelry consumption demand. According to the report, the demand for gold in the second quarter was 921 tons, a slight decrease of 2% year-on-year; However, the total demand for gold, including over-the-counter trading, increased by 7% year-on-year, indicating that the global gold market remains stable. The total global demand for gold in the first half of the year was 2062 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 6%; The total demand for gold in the first half of the year, including over-the-counter trading, reached 2460 tons, a year-on-year increase of 5%. In terms of purchasing demand, the central bank's purchasing demand in the second quarter decreased compared to the same period last year

What are the impacts of aviation and railways?, Continuous heavy rainfall flights in Beijing | aspect | aviation
What are the impacts of aviation and railways?, Continuous heavy rainfall flights in Beijing | aspect | aviation

Beijing has been affected by continuous heavy rainfall due to typhoons recently, which has had a certain impact on transportation such as aviation and railways. According to the noon report of CCTV News on August 1, the Beijing Meteorological Bureau reported that the rainfall in Beijing tends to weaken, and a yellow warning signal for rainstorm will be issued at 7:00 on August 1, 2023. It is estimated that from 8:00 on August 1 to 8:00 on August 2, there will be moderate rain in most areas of Beijing, local rainstorm, and short-term heavy rain with hourly rainfall intensity of more than 50 mm. Based on the flood, urban waterlogging, and geological disaster warning levels issued by departments such as water management and natural resources planning, and after comprehensive analysis and assessment of various risks by the Beijing Flood Control Command, areas such as Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Changping, Huairou, and Yanqing have maintained a red flood warning response. Regions such as Tongzhou, Daxing, Miyun, and Shunyi have been adjusted to orange flood warning responses.

Let China's development be stable and farsighted "(foreign political party dignitaries and friendly personages see Chinese path to modernization)," adhere to the people first China | innovate. This year | political parties
Let China's development be stable and farsighted "(foreign political party dignitaries and friendly personages see Chinese path to modernization)," adhere to the people first China | innovate. This year | political parties

"Chinese path to modernization focuses on the future, attaches importance to improving the quality of people's lives, and emphasizes sustainable development and scientific and technological innovation." Recently, Maga Ferry, member of the Central Committee of the Spanish Communist Party and co chairman of the "Change! Europe" Foundation, said in an exclusive interview with our reporter that China has found a development path suitable for itself, unswervingly moved along the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and has made tremendous development achievements. In May of this year, Fei Lei was once again invited to visit China, marking her second visit in 10 years. Upon disembarking from the plane, Ferry felt a sense of change and surprise. Counting her experiences of visiting and researching in cities such as Beijing, Nanjing, and Hefei, she was deeply moved. "The clothing, food, housing, and transportation conditions of the Chinese people are constantly improving, and the quality of life is constantly improving." Fei Lei believes, "Adhering to the principle of putting the people first, let China's development go steadily and far."

Flying thousands of miles to create history, Chengdu Universiade | Young athletes trained at the Chinese aid sports stadium | Time | Sports Stadium
Flying thousands of miles to create history, Chengdu Universiade | Young athletes trained at the Chinese aid sports stadium | Time | Sports Stadium

Chengdu, July 31 (Xinhua) - A few days before the opening of the Chengdu Universiade, it had been raining in the local area. On the afternoon of the 27th, there was drizzle in the sky again. In the No. 2 track and field of Chengdu Universiade Village, athletes from various teams packed their backpacks and prepared to leave. But there are three figures in the distance, still training in the rain. The reporter approached these three people and chatted about a dream story spanning thousands of miles. Cape Verde athletes Maurice and Bayani are training at the Universiade track and field. "We have a very special connection with China," said coach Leonardo, who is the leader of the delegation from the African island country of Cape Verde at the Universiade. The University of Cape Verde and the National Stadium were both built with assistance from China. Before participating in the Chengdu Universiade, we had been training at the National Stadium. So, when we knew we were coming to China to compete, it felt like everything was happening

Let's go! Watching Panda Athletes with Athletes from All Over the World | Pandas | Around the World
Let's go! Watching Panda Athletes with Athletes from All Over the World | Pandas | Around the World

What are athletes from all over the world doing when they step off the track of the Universiade? On the 31st, the reporter and athletes went to the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base together and had a close encounter with pandas. Sichuan TV reporter Yang Sai: When it comes to what went viral this summer, "Rongbao" is definitely indispensable. We have now arrived at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, where we are watching pandas together with a group of special friends! As soon as they entered the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, athletes were attracted by the giant pandas. Some took out their phones to take photos, while others made video calls with family and friends, sharing their joyful emotions at the moment. Athlete from the Singapore delegation at the Chengdu Universiade: This is my first time in Chengdu, but it's not my first time seeing pandas. There are also pandas in Singapore's parks

Let's talk about new opportunities for the Chinese economy with stronger momentum and better prospects - Overseas people expect the Chinese economy to continue to focus on this in the second half of the year. New Energy | China | Economy
Let's talk about new opportunities for the Chinese economy with stronger momentum and better prospects - Overseas people expect the Chinese economy to continue to focus on this in the second half of the year. New Energy | China | Economy

Beijing, August 1st (Xinhua) -- Stronger momentum and better prospects - Overseas people expect China's economy to continue to exert strength in the second half of the year. Since July this year, China has intensively released a series of new measures to stabilize the economy, which has attracted attention from overseas. International observers believe that with the support of macroeconomic policies, positive factors for the overall improvement of the Chinese economy continue to accumulate, and the endogenous driving force will continue to strengthen. It is expected to further unleash its potential in the second half of this year, continue to promote high-quality development, and boost the prospects of the world economy. Anchored targets continue to support policy support in the first half of this year, with China's gross domestic product growing by 5.5% year-on-year, significantly faster than last year's full year economic growth rate of 3%, and also faster than the three-year average annual growth rate of 4.5% due to the pandemic. Many overseas media and experts believe that the Chinese economy is expected to achieve a smooth annual growth rate of around 5%

An old friend who has known each other for five years reunites at the Universiade. He wants to bring a surprise gift of Chinese tea home. China | University Student | Universiade
An old friend who has known each other for five years reunites at the Universiade. He wants to bring a surprise gift of Chinese tea home. China | University Student | Universiade

The Universiade is not only a passionate arena, but also a youthful event for young college students worldwide to deepen their understanding and enhance friendship. At this Universiade, many old friends will meet again. Tiaohu is a traditional etiquette and game in China that continued from the pre Qin period to the end of the Qing dynasty, and it is also a traditional sports event in China. The game in the Universiade Village was played by Feng Hao, an archer of the Chinese University Student Sports Delegation, and his old friend Samad, an archer of Türkiye, and their teammates. The friendship between Feng Hao and Samard originated from the third Summer Youth Olympic Games held in Argentina in 2018. At that time, both of them were only 17 years old, and the two, who were both archers, were opponents on the field but became friends off the field. Later, at the 2019 Archery World Cup Shanghai Station, they met again.

Interview: Capturing the Story of China's Conservation of Biodiversity through Lens - Interview with Famous British Animal Photographer Tim Frach Animal | China | Story
Interview: Capturing the Story of China's Conservation of Biodiversity through Lens - Interview with Famous British Animal Photographer Tim Frach Animal | China | Story

London, August 1st (Xinhua) - Capturing the Story of China's Conservation of Biodiversity through Camera - Interview with British renowned animal photographer Tim Frach. Xinhua reporter Du Juan and Li Ying. British renowned animal photographer Tim Frach recently stated in an interview with Xinhua in London that China is committed to protecting biodiversity and has made significant progress. He is honored to have his works exhibited multiple times in China and to help raise awareness of wildlife conservation. Frach has traveled to multiple countries to film biodiversity themes, using his works to call for the protection of endangered animals. He told reporters that China has made a lot of efforts in protecting biodiversity, such as planting a large number of trees and banning ivory trade. He has traveled to China multiple times to film species such as giant pandas, red pandas, and golden monkeys, using his camera to record China's efforts to protect biodiversity

Di Er Xiu | Either Collapse or Threat: Evidence of "Dual" China in the Eyes of Western Media | Effort | China
Di Er Xiu | Either Collapse or Threat: Evidence of "Dual" China in the Eyes of Western Media | Effort | China

Recently, Western media has come to criticize China again. Although China's economic growth rate in the first quarter was much higher than that of major Western economies such as the United States, and reached 6.3% in the second quarter, Western media such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal reported that China's economic recovery is losing momentum. In order to prove that the Chinese economy is not doing well, Western media has gone to great lengths to use "Zibo barbecue has become popular" as evidence. According to CNN, the "street vendor economy" represented by Zibo barbecue is making a comeback in China. Entering "Zibo" and rushing to "bake" has become a hot topic, making it difficult to obtain a ticket to go to Zibo. But the divine interpretation of CNN is: Due to the unstable economic recovery in China, Chinese people are unwilling to open their wallets!? For a long time, Western media has been discussing the collapse of China and its impact on China

About 40% year-on-year growth! Western Land Sea New Channel Reveals Half Year "Transcript" Channel | Land Sea | YoY
About 40% year-on-year growth! Western Land Sea New Channel Reveals Half Year "Transcript" Channel | Land Sea | YoY

Chongqing, July 31 (Xinhua) - As a new international land and sea trade channel jointly developed by western provinces of China and ASEAN countries, the western land and sea new channel of China has shown its latest "performance report" - in the first half of this year, the import and export value of provinces, regions, and cities along the route increased by about 40% year-on-year, showing a strong development momentum. The Western Land Sea New Corridor operates in Chongqing, China, with key nodes in various western provinces, regions, and cities. It utilizes transportation methods such as railways, sea freight, and highways to travel south through coastal ports such as Guangxi and Yunnan, reaching various parts of the world. This significantly shortens the time required to set sail through the eastern region. On April 3rd, the first cross-border rail public transportation train of the Land Sea New Channel departed from the Jiangjin Xiaonanya Railway Logistics Center in Chongqing. According to the latest data released by Chongqing Customs, in the first half of this year, Western Land

Starting from here, journalist's note: Westward Journey | Silk Road | Reporter
Starting from here, journalist's note: Westward Journey | Silk Road | Reporter

Xinhua News Agency, Xi'an, July 31: Reporter's Notes: Journey to the West, starting from here, Xinhua News Agency reporters Ye Haoming and Cheng Xin from Shaanxi, are the starting point of the ancient Silk Road carrying trade exchanges between East and West, and also an important area for the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative. This is the 10th anniversary of the "the Belt and Road" initiative. Recently, the reporter interviewed the fleet with the Xinhua News Agency's "the Belt and Road Global Tour" to explore the connection between Shaanxi and the ancient Silk Road. On the morning of the 28th, the reporter drove to the heritage area located in the Zhang Qian Memorial Hall in Chenggu County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. A pair of quaint "stone tigers" lay opposite each other, guarding the tomb of Zhang Qian, the pioneer of the ancient Silk Road. More than 2000 years ago, Han envoy Zhang Qian made his first mission to the Western Regions, opening up transportation routes connecting Asia and Europe. Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions has had an impact on the development of world civilization

The Belt and Road Global Travel | The stones here will "talk" to the cliffs | statues | the world
The Belt and Road Global Travel | The stones here will "talk" to the cliffs | statues | the world

To convey the voice of communication and development and look for new glory on the Silk Road, the Xinhua News Agency's "the Belt and Road Global Travel" report group recently set out from Chongqing. From Hongya Cave in Chongqing to the west, there is a world cultural heritage - Dazu Rock Carvings. Looking at the exquisite and unparalleled statues lying on the cliff, we can feel the past of China spanning thousands of years. With the sound of camel bells along the ancient Silk Road, Buddhist cave art has been spreading eastward, and the stone carvings in the Sichuan Chongqing region have emerged in response to the times. From the early Tang Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the history of Dazu Rock Carvings has lasted for hundreds of years. More than 50000 statues and 100000 words of inscriptions have been broken out, creating a unique Chinese style and Chinese style cave art palace. "North Dunhuang and South Dazu" is a reputation in the academic community for it. The Dazu Rock Carvings have distinctive features, integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Chinese folk culture

X Company Threatens to Prosecute Organizations Researching Hate Speech Data: Harmful Platform Business Platform | Hate | Data
X Company Threatens to Prosecute Organizations Researching Hate Speech Data: Harmful Platform Business Platform | Hate | Data

Recently, X company threatened to sue researchers from the Anti Digital Hate Center because their research shows that the social media platform has seen an increase in hate speech since its acquisition by SpaceX founder Elon Musk last year. X company claims that relevant researchers are attempting to harm X's business. According to Al Jazeera on July 31, lawyer Alex Spiro, representing X, wrote a letter to the non-profit organization Anti Digital Hate Center on July 20, threatening to take legal action against the organization's research on hate speech and content. The organization has offices in the United States and the United Kingdom and regularly publishes reports on hate speech, extremism, and harmful behavior on social media platforms such as X, TikTok, and Facebook. The organization has also repeatedly criticized Musk's leadership and provided a detailed description of his acceptance on Twitter

Wagner's Advance towards the Suwauki Corridor: Is it military deterrence or preparation for the outbreak of conflict? Russia | Wagner | Suvauki Corridor
Wagner's Advance towards the Suwauki Corridor: Is it military deterrence or preparation for the outbreak of conflict? Russia | Wagner | Suvauki Corridor

According to today's Russian report, on July 31, the Belarusian mechanized brigade has started joint training with the coaches of the "Wagner" private military company. The training content includes coordinated actions of troops, platoons, and companies. The training focuses on conducting combat operations under modern warfare conditions, including active defense exercises, ensuring survivability on the battlefield, and the use of drones. The joint training between the Belarusian troops and Wagner is illustrated in the Today Russia Comprehensive British Guardian, Russia Today reported that on July 29 local time, Polish Prime Minister Morawitzki said that more than 100 Wagner mercenaries in Belarus were moving towards the Suwauki Corridor, and that this was a further manifestation of Wagner mercenaries' mixed attack on Polish territory. Suwauki Corridor, length 7

Intermediaries claim to be able to build "firewalls" to isolate risks, starting with fake central and state-owned enterprises affiliated with businesses: clearly priced at 200000 to millions per year per company | clearly priced
Intermediaries claim to be able to build "firewalls" to isolate risks, starting with fake central and state-owned enterprises affiliated with businesses: clearly priced at 200000 to millions per year per company | clearly priced

▲ The Research Center of the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council made a solemn statement. On July 22, the Economic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission, through its official account "Guohong High end Think Tank", said that it had no relationship with Hunan CIC Comprehensive Holding Co., Ltd. Two days ago, on July 20, the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, a subordinate unit of the central ministries and commissions, also issued a statement on the official account that the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Industry Development Co., Ltd. falsely used the name of the Research Center of the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council to register the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council as its sole shareholder. According to incomplete statistics from Red Star News reporters, apart from the above-mentioned units under the National Development and Reform Commission and the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, since July this year, China Huarong, China Ordnance Industry Group Co., Ltd., China Three Gorges Group Co., Ltd., China Aviation Industry Group Co., Ltd., China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation, CITIC Group, and the State Financial Regulatory Commission have

She is here to work. The stall owner: I met two or three years ago and fled for 24 years. The "high looks" criminal was arrested in a market in Xuzhou. The stall owner: Jie Mouping
She is here to work. The stall owner: I met two or three years ago and fled for 24 years. The "high looks" criminal was arrested in a market in Xuzhou. The stall owner: Jie Mouping

According to the Yumen Branch of the Yuncheng Public Security Bureau in Shanxi Province, Xie Mouping, who had been on the run for 24 years, has been arrested at the Yicai Market in Xuzhou City. On the evening of July 26th, Xie Mouping was taken back to Yuncheng. It is reported that on the evening of July 7, 1999, a major criminal case involving one death and one injury occurred in the residential area of Shanxi Aluminum Base. Hao Moucang and Jie Mouping were suspected of committing the crime. In March 2013, Hao Moucang was arrested and brought to justice. In January 2020, the Yumen Branch of Yuncheng Public Security Bureau in Shanxi Province issued an open letter urging Jie Mouping to bring her to justice. The appearance of Jie Mouping in the wanted photos has sparked heated discussions and has been referred to as a "high beauty" criminal by netizens. On August 1st, a reporter from Red Star News visited Kuiyuan Agricultural Market in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. A vendor told reporters that a few days ago, around 4 pm, he witnessed a group of people entering the market and closing the stall

Power supply company, fish pond contractor, and village committee defendant, 21-year-old internet celebrity fishing victim electrocuted, Zheng | fish pond | company in court
Power supply company, fish pond contractor, and village committee defendant, 21-year-old internet celebrity fishing victim electrocuted, Zheng | fish pond | company in court

On September 7, 2020, 21-year-old internet celebrity "Hongnan Wudaokou", who had 6 million followers on a social media platform, was electrocuted and died in a fish pond, attracting attention from netizens. The real name of the internet celebrity "Hongnan Wudaokou" is Duan Hongnan. His parents sued the power supply company that manages and operates the location of the fish pond on the grounds of "electric shock personal injury liability dispute", demanding more than 1.21 million yuan in compensation for death, funeral expenses, spiritual comfort, and other damages. Later, Zheng, the contractor of the fish pond, and the village committee were added as defendants. The case was heard in the People's Court of Nanguan District, Changchun on August 1st, and is still under further trial. The verdict will be announced at a later date. ▲ Hongnan's account has over 6 million fans. According to previous reports from Red Star News, Duan Hongnan was born in 1999 and is the only son of single and divorced Ms. Cheng. During her lifetime, she often collaborated with others to take photos

The "anti-corruption storm" in Qingdao is blowing hard, and the former deputy director of the Qingdao Municipal People's Congress has been appointed as the "double opening" supervisory committee | Qingdao Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee | deputy director
The "anti-corruption storm" in Qingdao is blowing hard, and the former deputy director of the Qingdao Municipal People's Congress has been appointed as the "double opening" supervisory committee | Qingdao Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee | deputy director

On August 1st, another official from the Luoma Hall in Qingdao was reported. According to the Shandong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, with the approval of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee, the Shandong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has launched a case review and investigation into Zhang Xijun, former Deputy Secretary and Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Qingdao Municipal People's Congress, for serious violations of discipline and law. After investigation, it was found that Zhang Xijun had abandoned his original aspiration and mission, lost his party spirit and principles, was disloyal and dishonest to the party, opposed organizational censorship, did not believe in the Marxist Leninist belief in ghosts and gods, and engaged in superstitious activities; Ignoring the spirit of the central eight point regulations and illegally accepting gifts and cash gifts; Violation of organizational personnel discipline, concealment and failure to report personal matters, failure to truthfully explain issues during organizational inquiries, and violation of regulations to seek benefits for others in personnel matters; Violating the discipline of integrity, wanting to become an official and make a fortune, engaging in illegal business operations, and owning shares in non listed companies; Violation of work discipline, unauthorized intervention and interference

More than 900 passengers and staff on train K396, all from the safety department | Ma Ruixin | passengers
More than 900 passengers and staff on train K396, all from the safety department | Ma Ruixin | passengers

At 20:30 on August 1st, Ma Ruixin, the station manager of Luopoling Station at Beijing West Depot of China Railway Beijing Group Company, introduced the latest situation of train K396. At present, more than 900 passengers and staff on the train are all safe, with a portion of more than 700 people arranged by 6 station staff and local neighborhood committees to rest in the railway engineering work area and residents' homes, and another portion of more than 200 people resting in the train carriages parked at the station. Some of the food delivered by the People's Armed Police Force and the Capital Public Security Bureau this afternoon has been distributed to passengers, but the total amount is insufficient and further supplies are needed. The railway department is working together with local governments to overcome difficulties and make every effort to deliver materials as soon as possible.

Chinese women's football team bid farewell to the World Cup, losing 1-6 to English women's football team | China team | World Cup
Chinese women's football team bid farewell to the World Cup, losing 1-6 to English women's football team | China team | World Cup

On the evening of August 1st, Beijing time, the Chinese team lost 1-6 to European champions England in the final round of the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup, ending the tournament with 1 win and 2 losses and failing to advance to the group stage. In the first round of the match, the Chinese women's football team conceded a goal in the final moments and lost 0-1 to the Danish team. In the second round, they defeated the Haitian team 1-0 in a disadvantageous situation of 10 against 11. In this game, the Chinese team can only secure a spot for advancement if they have a difference of two or more goals over the English team. In this game, head coach Shui Qingxia broke through and allowed Wang Shuang, who was a substitute in the first two games, to start and strengthen her attack. At the beginning, the England team, who won the European Championship last year, immediately entered a state of form, completely suppressing the Chinese team in the first half, and scoring three goals in a row by Russo, Hemp, and James. In the second half of the game, the Chinese women's football team was assisted by the on-site fans

Policies have repeatedly released positive signals, with the average price of new houses in 100 cities falling three times compared to the previous month | China | month on month
Policies have repeatedly released positive signals, with the average price of new houses in 100 cities falling three times compared to the previous month | China | month on month

Entering July, expectations for the Chinese real estate market remain weak, with new housing prices in Baicheng falling for the third consecutive month on month. According to data released by China Index Research Institute on the 1st, the average price of newly-built residential buildings in 100 cities in China in July 2023 was 16177 yuan per square meter, a decrease of 0.01% compared to the previous month, and the decline was the same as in June. The prices of new houses in Baicheng have been declining for three consecutive months month on month. The second-hand housing market is also weakening. The data released by Zhuge Data Research Center on the same day showed that in July, the average price of second-hand housing in 100 key cities was 15510 yuan per square meter, a month on month decrease of 0.28%, a decrease of 0.09 percentage points from the previous month, and the market average price has been declining for five consecutive months. The transaction volume of the real estate market has also declined. From the perspective of the new housing market, data from China Index Research Institute shows that in July

South Korea and Japan are expected to hold ministerial level consultations this week on the issue of Fukushima nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea. South Korea | nuclear wastewater | Fukushima
South Korea and Japan are expected to hold ministerial level consultations this week on the issue of Fukushima nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea. South Korea | nuclear wastewater | Fukushima

On July 25th, South Korea and Japan held bureau level consultations in Tokyo, Japan to discuss South Korea's requirements and suggestions regarding the discharge of Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea. This week, South Korea and Japan may hold another ministerial level consultation on related issues. According to Yonhap News Agency on August 1st, the first head of the South Korean State Adjustment Office, Park Geun ran, stated at a regular press conference that the South Korean government has proposed to Japan to hold bureau level diplomatic consultations with Japan this week on the follow-up measures for the discharge of nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and he said he looks forward to receiving a response from Japan as soon as possible. The Director of the Climate and Environmental Science Bureau of the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yoon Hyun soo, also stated that South Korea and Japan are actively coordinating consultations on the agenda and holding methods of the meeting. Both sides have agreed to hold a meeting as soon as possible to discuss relevant matters, but the specific schedule has not been determined yet. Fukushima Nuclear Sewage Discharge Plan in Japan

Spend 1 trillion yen within 5 years! Japan's Ministry of Defense plans to strengthen the deployment and use of drones | Drones | Japan's Ministry of Defense Plan
Spend 1 trillion yen within 5 years! Japan's Ministry of Defense plans to strengthen the deployment and use of drones | Drones | Japan's Ministry of Defense Plan

According to Japanese media reports, due to the significant involvement of drones in offensive operations during the Russia Ukraine conflict, the Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to invest 1 trillion yen over a five-year period starting from 2023 to strengthen the deployment and use of drones. According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to invest 1 trillion yen over a five-year period starting from 2023 to strengthen the deployment and operation of drones due to the significant involvement of drones in offensive operations during the Russia Ukraine conflict. According to the Japanese government's plan, the construction of domestically produced drones in Japan is planned to be carried out in three steps. The first step is to develop remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles, and it is expected to test the prototype in 2024. The second step is to achieve formation coordination between one manned fighter jet and multiple unmanned fighter jets. Step 3, establish a completely independent entity

Why violate the Anti Monopoly Law?, Four major pig farming giants sign the "gentleman's agreement" initiative | convention | agreement
Why violate the Anti Monopoly Law?, Four major pig farming giants sign the "gentleman's agreement" initiative | convention | agreement

On June 20th, at the 18th Pig Festival Co creation and Sharing Forum, Muyuan Group, together with Wen Group, Twin Group, and Zhengda Group, issued an initiative to the industry and signed the "Non poaching Convention". This agreement resulted in four pig farming giants being collectively interviewed by regulatory authorities. On July 31st, the State Administration for Market Regulation interviewed the four enterprises mentioned above and pointed out that as initiators, they signed the "Mutual Non poaching Convention", advocating for non poaching and non dismantling, which violates the spirit of the Anti Monopoly Law and is not conducive to building a unified national market. After being interviewed, the four pig farming giants, Muyuan, Wen, Twins, and Zhengda, immediately issued a joint statement to withdraw the initiative. What are the problems with the seemingly "gentleman's agreement" of the "non poaching agreement"? The Convention on Non poaching of Workers restricts the four major protections for workers to freely choose their jobs

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