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On August 1st, Mr. Fu, a bus driver in Changsha, reported to the Xiaoxiang Morning Post Chenyi Help reporter through the "Headlines Help" Changsha channel on Today's Headlines that his company, Changsha Public Transport Operation Co., Ltd., violated relevant regulations by allowing bus drivers to drive for more than 12 hours a day, which could easily cause fatigue driving and require him to take responsibility for traffic accidents. After reporting this matter to the relevant department, he was actually suspended from work. The driving record provided by Mr. Fu for a certain day in June shows that the train departs at around 7 pm and ends at around 10 pm, with a driving time exceeding 12 hours. The responsible persons of Changsha Public Transport Operation Co., Ltd. and its affiliated Changsha Public Transport Group Co., Ltd. responded that Mr. Fu's report of driving for more than 12 hours per day is not true. Because bus drivers are a special industry, their travel time is limited

Promoting Chinese path to modernization is an unprecedented pioneering cause, which requires cadres to fight and win the arduous task with extraordinary strength. However, in reality, there are a few cadres who do not take responsibility or act, lack confidence and fighting spirit, and are mediocre in the face of tasks. They respond with Buddhist style tactics, and when they see work, they simply "lie flat". When they encounter problems, they "close their eyes" and choose to "put it down". This phenomenon damages the image of the cadres, damages the interests of the Party and the people, directly affects the development of the Party and the country, and rings the alarm for us. The National Organization Work Conference proposed that cadres with a "Buddha like" mentality, a "lying flat" state, and a "mediocre" work should not be left unattended. This requires party organizations at all levels to put effort into motivating cadres to take on responsibilities, and to seriously rectify the phenomena of "Buddha like", "lying flat", and "putting on a bad show"

On July 31, 2023, the media exposed that Nanjing Zhongcai Wholesale Market Jindou Aquatic Products Co., Ltd. and Hujiang Trading City were selling dead lobsters to Zhongyue Feed Factory in Tianchang City, Anhui Province. The shrimp tails processed by Zhongyue Feed Factory in Tianchang City were suspected of flowing to the dining table. The market regulatory authorities in Nanjing attach great importance to it and immediately carry out investigations and disposal. On site inspection: "Adou Crab and Lobster Wholesale Department" The company's business license is named "Nanjing Jindou Aquatic Products Co., Ltd." After investigation, it was found that since May this year, the company has purchased dead lobsters from the Nanjing Agricultural and Sideline Products Logistics Distribution Center and sold them to Zhongyue Feed Factory in Tianchang City. Law enforcement officers found a copy of the Business License, a power of attorney, and a commitment letter to process and use the collected dead lobster as feed raw materials at the Zhongyue Feed Factory in Tianchang City on site. Is the company aware of Tianchang City Zhongyue

The notice of the State Internet Information Office on the open solicitation of opinions on the Guidelines for the Construction of Mobile Internet Juvenile Models. In order to effectively strengthen the network protection of minors, in recent years, the State Internet Information Office has guided the website platform to continue to promote the construction of youth models, expand coverage, optimize function settings, and enrich age appropriate content. Since its launch, the popularity of the model has steadily increased, playing a positive role in helping minors reduce their internet addiction and negative information impact. In order to further improve the effectiveness of the model, and based on the new situation and new requirements of minors' network protection, the National Cyberspace Office has drafted the Guidelines for the Construction of Mobile Internet Minors' Model, comprehensively upgrading the "youth model" to the "minors model", and promoting the expansion of the model coverage from APP to mobile intelligent terminals and application stores to achieve soft

In recent years, the United States and the West have frequently fabricated lies, falsely accusing China of "economic coercion" against other countries and foreign-funded enterprises. This is a typical case of reversing black and white. The international community is clear about who is vigorously implementing long arm jurisdiction, who is wielding sanctions indiscriminately, and who is exerting coercive diplomacy. It is none other than the United States. In order to promote the so-called "Chinese economic coercion theory", some American and Western politicians go to great lengths. They exaggeratedly portray the "risks" of investing in China, claiming that many companies are facing "coercion" in China. They also tried to discredit the "the Belt and Road" and claimed that the "the Belt and Road" was a means of "economic coercion" by China against other countries, in an attempt to undermine China's international cooperation and draw more countries into their "anti China encirclement". China has always opposed economic coercion and adheres to the spirit of mutual benefit, openness, and inclusiveness

The recent meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee proposed to promote the deep integration of the digital economy with advanced manufacturing and modern service industries. At present, the digital economy, as a new form of economy, continues to develop rapidly, and its breadth and depth of integration with various fields of the economy and society continue to expand. It has achieved significant results in transforming and improving traditional driving forces, cultivating new driving forces for development, and has become a new lever to leverage the global economy. The deep integration of digital economy and advanced manufacturing industry is driven by digital technology to achieve digital transformation in various links of the advanced manufacturing industry chain. It can enable the advanced manufacturing industry to timely identify pain points and overcome bottlenecks, restructure its factor resources, shape new competitive advantages, and continuously provide power for improving quality, efficiency, and transformation and upgrading of the advanced manufacturing industry. The factors, driving forces, and environment for the development of China's manufacturing industry have all changed compared to the past

The recent mobilization and deployment of the National Action Plan for Deepening and Enhancing State owned Enterprise Reform proposed at the teleconference that the action plan should be guided by serving the national strategy, with a focus on improving core competitiveness and enhancing core functions, and solidly promote the deepening and upgrading of state-owned enterprise reform. The three-year action plan for state-owned enterprise reform ended last year and achieved its main goals and tasks. However, it should also be noted that some deep-seated institutional obstacles that constrain the development of state-owned enterprises still need to be further cracked. At the same time, the reform and development of state-owned enterprises are facing new situations and tasks. The 20th CPC National Congress has drawn a grand blueprint for building a socialist modern country in an all-round way and comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization. In the new journey, state-owned enterprises must adapt to the requirements of Chinese path to modernization and shoulder new responsibilities. Development is endless, and reform never stops. Deepening the country

"In the 1980s, there were endless Gobi deserts everywhere, and when I first started planting protective forests, there were no asphalt roads, only dirt roads. Riding a bicycle back and forth every day would take 40 kilometers. Now that the environment is good, we not only have protective forests, but also economic forests and ecological forests. Now, Kekeya has really undergone earth shaking changes." On July 29th, Aiscal Yimamu, who has been working in forest protection for 33 years, told the Xinjiang travel reporter team of the "Ten Thousand People Talk about Xinjiang" online media at the Kekeya Memorial Hall. In 1986, Aksu launched the Kokoya Greening Project to transform the harsh natural environment. After more than 30 years, the desert, which was once unsuitable for human habitation, has now become a good place for people to live and work in peace, with fragrant fruits and melons. Currently, Cocoa Green Chemical

The Japanese government recently passed the 2023 version of the Defense White Paper, claiming that Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment after the war, and positioning China as the "largest strategic challenge ever". When analyzing the military situation of various countries, over 500 pages of the white paper were used to introduce China's situation on 31 pages, which is the longest among the introductions about various countries. Some Japanese media believe that the wording of the new white paper in portraying the "China threat" is even stronger than last year. The so-called Defense White Paper is an annual official document by Japan that outlines its security environment and defense policy, and has always been regarded as a "barometer" of Japan's defense policy. In 1970, the Japanese government released the first post-war Defense White Paper, which has been published annually since 1976. This year's white paper was approved by the Japanese government

On July 30th, a heavy rainfall in Wu'an, Hebei Province caused a river to rise in water level. A man accidentally crossed a bridge while driving and was washed into the river by floods. In a critical moment, a firefighter "descended from the sky" successfully rescued the trapped man and landed. This scene touched many netizens. "It's really a hero that descended from the sky." Today, the headquarters reporter found this hero who "descended from the sky". His name is Zhao Yapeng. He is currently a firefighter at the South Ring East Road Fire Rescue Station in Wu'an City. △ Zhao Yapeng, a firefighter, tried several times to rescue the trapped person but failed. On the same day, Zhao Yapeng and his teammates received a police report that a man was trapped while driving. The river channel was in a critical situation. After receiving the alarm, they quickly rushed to the scene and found that the trapped vehicles and personnel were in the center of the river channel. The water flow was more than 50 meters away from both sides, and there were many serious debris in the water

Editor's note: In recent years, the mainland has introduced many favorable policies for Taiwan, and more and more Taiwanese compatriots have chosen to come to the mainland to pursue, build, and fulfill their dreams. Their stories and experiences have also opened a new door for more Taiwanese compatriots. Starting today, Guangming Network, in collaboration with the Beijing Municipal Taiwan Affairs Office Integrated Media Center, will launch a series of short videos titled "Home is where you feel at ease". Focusing on 30 Taiwanese compatriots living in mainland China, through vivid characters, real experiences, and vivid expressions, we record the imprint of Taiwanese compatriots integrating into and rooted in the mainland, presenting a panoramic view of the work and life stories of Taiwanese compatriots on the mainland, and showcasing the true emotions and connections between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since 2007, Professor Ding Zhaochen has been responsible for the main work of the new media system of the School of Art and Design at Beijing Fashion University. It is precisely because of the convenient cross-strait exchange mechanism that he has had the opportunity to land in mainland China

On the evening of August 1, the official microblog of Beijing Railway reported the latest situation of K396, Z180 and K1178 trains stopped in the middle of the rainstorm: a total of more than 2700 passengers and crew were safe! At 20:30 on August 1st, more than 900 passengers and staff of K396 train were all safe. A reporter from the Integrated Media Center of China Railway Beijing Bureau inquired about the latest situation of K396 train with Ma Ruixin, the station director of Luopo Ling Station of Beijing West Depot of China Railway Beijing Bureau Group, through the railway dispatch telephone. At present, more than 900 passengers and staff on the train are all safe. Some of the more than 700 people are arranged by 6 station staff and local neighborhood committees to rest in the railway engineering work area and residents' homes. Another part of the more than 200 people stop at the station

The China Discipline Inspection and Supervision Daily published an article today titled "It's Too Late to Awaken from Dreams and Regret for Being Easily Infected", analyzing the serious disciplinary and illegal case of Han Jianglong, former member of the Party Group and Deputy Director of the Civil Affairs Department of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. At the age of 40, Han Jianglong was promoted to the position of Deputy Mayor of Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. He should have cherished his job opportunities and made achievements, but his ideals and beliefs were lost, his values were misplaced, and his views on power were distorted. He regarded his official career as a "money path", and was enthusiastic about wearing famous brands, watches, drinking famous wine, driving luxury cars, and living in luxury houses. He engaged in power and money transactions, accumulating wealth, and his political life came to an abrupt end at the age of 46. Han Jianglong, male, born in January 1976, started work in September 1997 and joined the CPC in August 2002. Han Jianglong has been working for a long time

According to the Ningxia Daily client, today, the fourth meeting of the 13th Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region decided to appoint Xu Yao as the Vice Chairman of the Autonomous Region People's Government. Shangguanhui noticed that Xu Yao is currently the youngest Vice Chairman of the People's Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Xu Yao. The picture shows that Xu Yao, male, Han nationality, was born in December 1970 in Shizuishan, Ningxia. He joined the CPC in September 1996 and began to work in July 1992. He graduated from the Central Party School's in-service graduate class majoring in economic management and graduated from the Central Party School's graduate school. Xu Yao, who has been serving in Ningxia for a long time, once served as the captain of the Domestic Security Corps of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Public Security Department; Director of the Office of the Public Security Department of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region; Member of the Standing Committee of the Wuzhong Municipal Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Public Security Bureau;

Yesterday, a city wide leadership meeting was held in Zhangzhou, Fujian. The Fujian Provincial Party Committee has decided to appoint Comrade Wang Jinzu as the Secretary of the Zhangzhou Municipal Party Committee; Comrade Zhang Guowang will no longer concurrently hold the positions of Secretary, Standing Committee Member, and Member of the Zhangzhou Municipal Party Committee; Comrade Wei Dong is appointed as a member, standing committee member, and deputy secretary of the Zhangzhou Municipal Committee. According to the open resume, Wang Jinzu, male, Han nationality, was born in Quanzhou, Fujian Province in January 1967, started work in July 1988, and joined the CPC in August 1992 as an engineer. Wang Jinzu has served as a member of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone in Fujian Province; Member of the Standing Committee of the Fuzhou Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Fuqing Municipal Party Committee; Deputy Secretary of the Sanming Municipal Party Committee and other positions. Appointed as the Mayor of Zhangzhou City from June 2021. Zhang Guowang, the former Secretary of the Zhangzhou Municipal Party Committee, was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Fujian Provincial Political Consultative Conference in January this year. Public resume

The trajectory of the landing point of Typhoon Kanu is difficult to determine, but it is currently getting closer to Zhejiang! At 10 a.m., the Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue typhoon warning: the center of Typhoon Kanu, the 6th typhoon of this year, was located at 8 a.m. this morning on the East China Sea, about 610 kilometers southeast of Yuhuan City, Zhejiang Province. It is 25.7 degrees north latitude and 126.8 degrees east longitude, with a maximum wind speed of 16 and 52 meters per second near the center. The minimum pressure at the center is 935 hPa, and the radius of the seventh level wind circle is 300-360 kilometers, the radius of the tenth level wind circle is 100 kilometers, and the radius of the twelfth level wind circle is 50 kilometers. According to @ Dongtou, Typhoon "Kanu" has exceeded the 24-hour warning line. According to Zhejiang Weather News, there is currently a high possibility that Kanu will turn around, but in the future

Meanwhile, union leaders in Arizona criticized TSMC for using this as an excuse to introduce "lower paying foreign workers.". According to the report, Alan Butler, one of the largest unions in Arizona and the president of the Arizona Construction and Trade Association, wrote an article in a local business magazine, emphasizing that local workers who have built and assembled wafer factories for Intel for 40 years are experienced workers, in response to TSMC's claim that the American labor skills at the Fab 21 plant in the state are insufficient, resulting in delayed production. He stated that blaming American workers for the problem is "very criminal and not correct", and the alternative conclusion to this situation is that TSMC wants to use it as a basis

Editor's note: In theory, those who pledge loyalty to the party when joining should not deviate from their original intention or forget their mission; In theory, those who have been promoted and entrusted with important responsibilities should not abuse their power for personal gain or seek pleasure; In theory, those who have received educational warnings should not knowingly violate and try the law; However, there are not so many "reasonable" mistakes in one's life, and one careless move will become the "case" that it is too late to repent... In order to thoroughly implement the work concept of the sixth plenary session of the eleventh provincial discipline inspection commission on firmly establishing the "three incorruptions" integrated promotion through the investigation and handling of cases, and to do a deep, practical and detailed investigation and handling of cases, "the second half of the article" will make party members and cadres fear, cannot because of the system, and do not think because of consciousness, from March 29, 2022, the "Clean Sichuan" website and WeChat official account will launch the "Case"

According to the Global Online website of Brazil on August 2nd, Venezuelan President Maduro confirmed on the national television program "With Maduro+" that the country has officially applied to join the BRICS countries. Maduro said that Venezuela hopes to participate in the expansion agenda of the BRICS countries. This agenda is expected to be one of the main topics discussed at the BRICS summit to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa this month. Maduro emphasized that "the BRICS countries are the driving force behind the emerging new multipolar world." He believes that considering the expansion of the BRICS countries at this time to promote a balance between the emerging new world and the new world is satisfactory and hopeful. He emphasized that the role and leadership of the BRICS countries in building a new multipolar world are crucial in global geopolitics. He also stated that he looks forward to the summit in August

The website of the National Medical Products Administration recently released a notice on the release of national medical device supervision and sampling results. The notice shows that 12 batches of medical devices, including magnetic therapy patches produced by 9 enterprises including Zhengzhou Zhongyuan Fuli Industry and Trade Co., Ltd., Guangdong Fine Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Jiujiang High tech Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Ulanqab Qiaoshi Weiye Medical Equipment Co., Ltd., and Nanjing Saierjin Biomedical Co., Ltd., do not meet the standard requirements. It is reported that magnetic therapy patches mainly use magnetic fields and magnetic field lines to exert effects on the human body in order to treat or alleviate local pain; Far infrared patches are spectral radiation therapy devices that use spectral radiation to have an effect on the human body in order to achieve treatment or alleviate pain. Both belong to the category of patch medical devices. Medical device products for application must comply with national mandatory requirements

After spreading rumors of "China's investment in global ports as a threat" and "Chinese hackers," American media has recently hyped up the so-called "Chinese malware intrusion" issue. On July 29th, The New York Times reported, citing "anonymous officials," that the Biden administration believed that China had "implanted malicious software" in key US power and communication networks. Once a "conflict" occurred, it would interfere with US military operations by cutting off US power and communication. The US continues to spread the "China threat theory" due to its strategic impulse to contain China, highlighting its increasingly serious hegemonic anxiety. The United States hypes up rumors related to China with the intention of obstructing China's industrial upgrading. In recent years, a considerable portion of the various rumors spread by the United States directly target Chinese companies, such as "China's 5G infrastructure spreads viruses" and "illegal collection of Chinese software"

The HXN3 high-power internal combustion locomotive designed and manufactured by CRRC Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. was photographed on July 21st in Boten, Laos. Xinhua News Agency, Dalian, August 1 Two HXN3 high-power diesel locomotives designed and manufactured by CRRC Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. for the China Laos Railway have successfully arrived in Boten, Laos recently. These two locomotives will undertake the traction tasks of trunk line traction, shunting operation, small operation and emergency disposal in the Boten Wanzhou Section of the China Laos Railway, improve the freight operation capacity of this line, and break the bottleneck of large tonnage transportation. The HXN3 diesel locomotive is a 6000 horsepower AC transmission diesel locomotive, which has the characteristics of high traction, low emissions, good reliability, high safety, convenient operation, and low cost. This is the follow-up of CRRC Dalian's "Lancang" power concentrated high-speed train set

On July 28th, the 31st World University Summer Games opened in Chengdu. People from multiple countries have expressed that this year's Universiade provides a stage for cultural exchange and mutual learning, highlighting the development of China's science, technology and sports industry. Manuel Flores, former congressman of El Salvador: China has rich experience in hosting international events, and the Beijing Olympics has become a model for the world. China, with its long history, has demonstrated how to utilize development to benefit the people and benefit the world. With the progress of technology and the development of sports, we can see that China has received various delegations with care, enthusiasm, and sincerity. Venezuelan congressman Alexander Bagas: This Chengdu Universiade, where many college athletes gather together, helps promote mutual understanding between them. We believe that this Universiade will achieve very positive results

Chengdu, August 1st (Xinhua) - Straw hat "Rongbao", peach "Rongbao", Sichuan opera face changing "Rongbao"... The 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu is in full swing, and the popularity of products around the mascot "Rongbao" continues to rise. Thai girl Wang Yuan and "Rongbao" take a group photo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Dong Xiaohong: Popular styles are out of stock and subject to purchase restrictions. In the scorching sun, some official authorized retail stores for the Chengdu Universiade are queuing up outside. Why can "Rongbao" sell well? What kind of charm does this mascot with distinct Chinese symbols and Chengdu imprint have? "Chengdu's' Rongbao 'is constantly producing new products that cannot be sold out. Xu Jingyi, who is currently cleaning up at the authorized store for the Universiade at the Global Center, told reporters that she has already collected a collection of goods during this period."

An exciting sports event, the audience is also an important component. When the audience and athletes rush in both directions at the Universiade, this event shines even more brightly. After the Chengdu Universiade, the enthusiastic audience is eager to catch the spotlight, becoming a scenery of the event. Many college athletes express that it is the first time they have competed in such a lively atmosphere. Amidst applause and cheers, the charm and value of this sports event became even more prominent. Entering the stadium of the Universiade, the hot atmosphere of watching the competition was overwhelming. Some popular competitions are hard to come by. On the stands, whenever the deafening "majestic" sound is heard, it not only highlights the characteristics of Sichuan, but also ignites the passion of athletes on the field. The enthusiasm of the audience deeply moved college athletes, and many of them specially walked to the audience after the game to pay their respects. one

On August 2nd, China Net reported that the 31st Summer Universiade for World University Students is currently underway in Chengdu. Sports delegations from all over the world gathered in Tianfu City, China. While striving to compete to the best of their ability, athletes also immerse themselves in Chinese culture. The long-standing Chinese civilization and unique urban charm have left a profound impression on the guests. Martinez performs Chinese martial arts. Video screenshot: "Chengdu is a very clean and tidy city, and I particularly like the sidewalks and cycling greenways filled with flowers and trees." During an interview with a small press team organized by the Chengdu Education Bureau before the competition, Australian delegation deputy leader Sean James said that the competition venues have high standards and high-quality facilities, and I can feel the hard work and effort Chengdu has put into it

On the evening of July 30th, in the group stage of the Chengdu Universiade women's volleyball team, the Chinese university women's volleyball team won three consecutive sets against the German university women's volleyball team after losing one set first. The tenacious and hardworking spirit of Chinese university female volleyball players has left a deep impression on Vilina Burke, Chairman of the Education Committee of the International University Sports Federation. She said, "From hosting exciting competitions to excelling in competitions, China has made outstanding contributions to the development of world university sports." The charm of sports is not only on the field. On the platform built for the Chengdu Universiade, experts and scholars enthusiastically exchange ideas and offer suggestions for the healthy development of youth sports; College athletes from all over the world exchange skills and form friendships; The vast number of participants in the competition deeply experience traditional Chinese culture and feel the urban charm of Chengdu. The release of the "Chengdu Declaration" calls for the consolidation of global youth consensus, which is deeply inspiring

In the past week, research on room temperature superconductivity in South Korea has sparked extremely high discussions online. The capital market is in a frenzy, and there is a heated discussion about the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Related listed companies responded coldly and did not involve it. However, the South Korean research team, which triggered this series of chain reactions, stated that the paper had flaws and was published on their own by team members, who had requested it to be taken down. This means that this paper may be withdrawn. The discovery of superconductivity is considered one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century and the Holy Grail in physics. However, until now, the practical application of superconductors has been limited to a few specific scenarios such as magnetic levitation. The reason is not difficult to understand. The extremely low superconducting Tc that maintains material superconductivity is a great obstacle for large-scale application development. If superconductivity can be achieved at room temperature, it would be beneficial for humans

"Police comrades, thank you so much. Without you, I might never be able to come back in my life!" On the morning of July 28, 2023, Huang and Wang, villagers from Xiantang Town and Lijiang Town in Hengnan County, Hengyang City, came to the Hengnan County Public Security Bureau's patrol special police brigade and delivered the two banners to police officer Zhang Guosheng's hands to express gratitude to the Hengnan police for making every effort to rescue him from the Myanmar fraud hideout. In May 2023, Zhang Guosheng, a police officer from the Yunnan work station of Hengnan County Public Security Bureau, received instructions from higher authorities during his work. A villager in our county was deceived and sent to Myanmar for help and returned to his home country. After receiving this information, the working group attached great importance to it and immediately carried out investigation and rescue work. After a job investigation, it was found that Huang and Wang were both attracted by the high paying online recruitment of overseas workers. The two of them followed the "snake head" to illegally cross the border, and Huang was deceived into going to Guogan in northern Myanmar

While the Russia-Ukraine conflict continued to delay and the security situation in Russia worsened, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an amendment to the Administrative Punishment Law of the Russian Federation on July 31 local time, which mainly changed the provisions on conscription measures and comprehensively increased the punishment for government officials' ineffective conscription and citizens' evasion of conscription. According to the Russian International Telegraph on July 31, Russian President Putin signed an amendment to the Administrative Penalty Law of the Russian Federation on the same day, increasing the punishment for government officials who neglect conscription work and Russian citizens who evade conscription. The law was published on the Russian Federation Legal Information Portal on July 31 local time, providing detailed provisions on the responsibilities of government officials and ordinary citizens. According to reports, the amendment to the Administrative Penalty Law targets government officials