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The bank of the Yellow River, the foot of Mount Taishan Mountain, the hometown of Confucius and Mencius... Shandong is a place of great talent and outstanding strategic position, which is inherited from yesterday; "Leading the way and opening a new chapter" is a glorious mission bestowed upon us by the new era. "Shandong is currently in a critical period of strategic transformation from being large to being strong. To advance in serving and integrating into the new development pattern, it is necessary to accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system," said Xu Wen, spokesperson for the Shandong Provincial Government. Relying on the real economy to establish a province, Shandong has all 41 industrial categories and consistently ranks among the top in the country in terms of GDP. With a solid foundation, a complete structure, and a large total output, Shandong has great potential to lead the way. Walking in Shandong, one can always feel the surging momentum of manufacturing development. Zibo, the sales of collaborative robots produced by Aobo Intelligent Robotics Company are leading nationwide; Qingdao, the first phase of artificial intelligence computing center with computing power reaching 1

On August 8th, the General Administration of Customs released data showing that in the first seven months of this year, China's total import and export value was 23.55 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.4%. Among them, exports reached 13.47 trillion yuan, an increase of 1.5%; Imports amounted to 10.08 trillion yuan, a decrease of 1.1%; The trade surplus reached 3.39 trillion yuan, expanding by 10.3%. In July, China's total import and export value was 3.46 trillion yuan, a decrease of 8.3%. Among them, exports reached 2.02 trillion yuan, a decrease of 9.2%; Imports amounted to 1.44 trillion yuan, a decrease of 6.9%; The trade surplus was 575.7 billion yuan, narrowing by 14.6%. According to Lv Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs and Director of the Department of Statistics and Analysis, China's monthly import and export volume has remained stable at over 3.4 trillion yuan since the second quarter of this year. In July, China's imports and exports increased by 3%

In summer, when going out, open the mobile app to check the "sun protection route"; Driving, navigation software can read seconds to prompt countdown to traffic lights; On congested road sections, the shared bike system can recommend parking spots; At highway intersections, visual recognition technology can achieve non-stop toll collection... From urban transportation to cross city travel, from the "first one kilometer" to the "last one kilometer", information technology is deeply integrated with the transportation industry, and new products and models continue to emerge, optimizing people's travel experience. How can smart transportation help people enjoy their travel and how can it be further promoted? The reporter conducted an interview. From mobile navigation to intelligent parking, better travel services are available. This summer, using mobile map navigation, the system can display real-time information on surrounding shaded areas and shaded buildings, and automatically plan cool routes according to the destination. Through remote sensing technology, intelligent

At present, the floods in Hebei are gradually receding, and relevant areas are accelerating emergency repairs and recovery. In Xiazhuang Village, Sanpo Town, Laishui County, Baoding City, with the restoration of transportation, electricity, and communication facilities, more than 800 households of villagers and merchants have gradually returned to the village. Hebei is also accelerating the water withdrawal work in flood storage and detention areas. The Langouwa Flood Storage and Detention Area is one of the seven flood storage and detention areas used in Hebei Province during this round of heavy rainfall. As the water level of the Baigou River in the periphery drops, the local water conservancy department has excavated a approximately 100 meter long outlet to discharge floodwater

In the first seven months of foreign trade data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 8th, it was specifically mentioned that the proportion of mechanical and electrical products in the total export value has increased to 58.1%, with automobile exports showing particularly outstanding performance. Since the beginning of this year, China's automobile exports have achieved significant results. The export volume in the first quarter has exceeded that of Japan, and in the first half of the year, China's automobile exports surpassed Japan again, ranking first in the world. China has become the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of automobiles. According to customs statistics, in the first seven months of this year, China exported 2.778 million vehicles, an increase of 74.1% year-on-year, with a value of 383.73 billion yuan, an increase of 118.5%. Accelerating the speed of customs clearance and actively promoting export business cooperation. On August 7th, a batch of cars were transported to the Meishan Customs supervision site under Ningbo Customs, and customs officers were dispatched

According to the Russian satellite network, on the 8th local time, European Union Foreign and Security Policy Spokesperson Peter Stano stated that the EU cannot provide security guarantees to Ukraine because it is not within the EU's jurisdiction. Stano said, "We are not a security organization, so discussions about security measures are a matter for NATO and certain countries, not the EU." The report stated that Ukrainian President Zelensky had earlier stated that Ukraine would prepare a series of security measures before joining NATO. He stated that Ukraine plans to sign a series of bilateral agreements with the United States and 12 European countries in the near future. Russian President's press secretary, Peskov, stated that Russia has a negative attitude towards providing these guarantees to Ukraine. He emphasized that this decision may "be in the medium to long term, or even in the long term."

On August 7th, the website of the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong published an article titled "The economic and trade realities of the United States, Australia, and India have prompted them to ease their relations with China." The author is Asher Ramesh, a senior researcher at the Pacific Forum in the United States. The article excerpt is as follows: The diplomatic relations between the United States, Australia, and India with China are showing signs of easing. Since the beginning of this year, the Biden administration has sent multiple representatives to Beijing in an attempt to restart dialogue and talks. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and US President's Special Envoy for Climate Issues John Kerry have all gone to China to try to stabilize bilateral relations. Similarly, on the sidelines of multilateral meetings, Indian Foreign Minister Su Jiesheng and National Security Advisor Agit Dowar also met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi. Wang Yi stated that specific issues should not be defined

According to the report of Deutsche Presse-Agentur on August 8, Israeli Defense Minister Yoyaf Garrant issued a stern warning on August 7, saying that if there was a new war with Hezbollah militants active in Lebanon, the neighboring country would return to the "Stone Age". According to reports, Galant warned Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah not to make mistakes during his visit to the border areas. He said, "You have made mistakes in the past and paid a very heavy price. If there is a conflict here, we will bring Lebanon back to the Stone Age." He also said, "If necessary, we will not hesitate to use all our strength to erode Hezbollah and every inch of Lebanon's land." "Don't misunderstand us, we don't want war, but we are ready to protect our citizens, soldiers, and sovereignty." ▲

Affected by Typhoon "Dussuri", from July 29 to August 2, Beijing was hit by a extremely heavy rainstorm. On August 9th, the Information Office of the Beijing Municipal People's Government held a press conference on the situation of flood prevention and disaster relief work in Beijing. Xia Linmao, member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of the Beijing Municipal Government, introduced that as of 24:00 on August 8th, 33 people have died in the city due to the disaster, mainly caused by flooding, collapsed houses, and other reasons; Five people were sacrificed in emergency rescue. 18 people are still missing, including one rescue worker. "On behalf of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and Government, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the comrades who sacrificed their lives on duty and the unfortunate victims, and to express our sincerest condolences to their families. This flood disaster has caused nearly 1.29 million people to be affected, 59000 houses to collapse, and 147000 houses to be severely damaged."

The National Bureau of Statistics released the national CPI and PPI data for July 2023 today. Dong Lijuan, Chief Statistician of the Urban Department of the National Bureau of Statistics, provided an interpretation of this. 1、 The month on month CPI changed from a decrease to an increase, with a slight decrease compared to the same period last year. In July, consumer demand continued to recover, and the month on month CPI changed from a decrease to an increase. However, due to the high base of the same period last year, the year on year CPI decreased slightly. The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, has significantly rebounded, increasing by 0.8% year-on-year, an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month. From a month on month perspective, the CPI has shifted from a 0.2% decrease in the previous month to an increase of 0.2%. Among them, food prices decreased by 1.0%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, affecting a decrease of approximately 0.18 percentage points in CPI. In food, seasonal fruits and vegetables are widely available, and the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables are high

Civilization is the rich accumulation of exploration and creation in the past of a country or a nation, and also the deep guidance for the future survival and development of a country or a nation. The Chinese civilization embodies the deepest spiritual pursuit of the Chinese nation, and is a rich nourishment for the continuous growth and development of the Chinese nation.

1. Theoretical innovation must speak new words and always adhere to the fact that the truth of the soul and roots is alive, concrete, and historical

The Chengdu Universiade, from the competition venues to the Universiade Village, is filled with technological elements that attract young people from all over the world to experience check-in. The High tech Sports Center Gymnasium is a table tennis competition venue for the Chengdu Universiade. During the game break, many foreign athletes are experiencing table tennis robot accompaniment in the warm-up area. In less than a minute, the participants were already sweating profusely. Table tennis robots are dedicated to serving. By installing special accessories, athletes can view training data in real-time and efficiently and accurately adjust training content. At the same time, table tennis robots can also set up different modes such as "professional", "challenge", and "entertainment". CCTV reporter Zhou Peipei: Through this control panel, I can choose the training mode I want. In professional mode, I can control the dribbling side of each ball

Xinhua News Agency, Chengdu, August 8th (Xinhua) - A letter from a stranger made the reporter emotional. Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhan Xinjia. The last time journalist Diaconda Senne from the International Association of Sports Journalists received a handwritten letter was in high school. After nearly two days, she flew from Senegal to Chengdu via a connecting flight and was not aware of the long journey, only excited about the upcoming journey. Another trip to China 12 years later, a city I have never been to before, a reunion with old friends, and countless possibilities to explore new things and make new friends. But among all these expectations, not including a handwritten letter. On July 27th, Saine arrived at the Chengdu Universiade Media Hotel and received his media bag from the front desk. She took out the items from her bag one by one: media guides, notebooks, raincoats... and a three fold hard cardboard with a silver line on the cover that read "one"

Several shooting incidents occurred in the US capital Washington on August 5th and 6th, resulting in at least 7 deaths and multiple injuries. The latest data from the non-profit organization Gun Violence Archive website shows that as of August 8th, there have been 430 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, with approximately 26000 people killed in various types of gun violence incidents. The number of civilian firearms in the United States exceeds 400 million, and gun violence has become the norm in American social life. According to a commentary by the US News Network, the gun issue is deeply rooted in American politics, culture, and law, and "the political process in the United States has also been proven to be unable to change this reality.". This year may become the most serious shooting incident in the United States in the past decade, with multiple shooting incidents occurring in multiple parts of the country. Acting Director of the Washington Police Department, Pamela Smith

In the blink of an eye, it was time to wave goodbye to the Chengdu Universiade. 12 days of laughter and tears, condensed into colorful memories, are taken by young people from all over the world towards a farther future. The story about dreams is not over, and the torch of struggle and hope still carries in people's hearts. Who can forget this period of great fortune? The Chinese university women's water polo team won the championship with an unbeaten record. After the game, the girls formed a circle in the water to pay tribute to the entire audience; Standing on the highest podium of the women's basketball competition at the Universiade, Chinese delegation players Han Xu and Liu Yutong raised their hands to compete with each other; For the first time stepping onto the men's 100 meter track of a world-class athletics competition, Chinese delegation athlete Chen Guanfeng won a precious bronze medal and draped a five-star red flag over his body... They wrote a youthful story of daring to challenge and surpass themselves, taking the Universiade as a new opportunity

There are many ways to understand a city, and decoding the charm of Chengdu from the perspective of the World University Summer Games has undoubtedly become a choice for many people this summer. When the opening ceremony with a high content of national treasures boiled the night of Chengdu, when the mascot Rongbao's cute "explosive watch" attracted attention, and when the sweat on the field collided with the excitement next to hot pot, Chengdu attracted attention with its successful hosting of this international sports event. On August 8th, the Chengdu Universiade closed, and the radiance of youth and hard work still shone in people's hearts. The enthusiasm for achieving dreams is still surging in this city. If food is the beginning of understanding a city, then lingering flavors are the key to understanding a city. Chengdu is located in the "Land of Abundance" and is also filled with "human markets", opening exclusive stores in Chengdu

"As the world's largest developing country and an important member of the Asian family, China has always provided new opportunities for the world through its own development." The Chairman of the French Solidarity and Progress Party, Scheminard, recently stated in an interview with our reporter that China, which adheres to high-quality development, will continue to be the biggest driving force for global economic growth. Last October, the 20th National Congress of the CPC was successfully held. "Chinese path to modernization" attracts the world's attention and becomes the key word to understand China. Sheminard believed that since 1953, when the first five-year plan was formulated and implemented, the "two centenary goals" were put forward successively, and then the report of the 20th CPC National Congress described the grand blueprint of comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization, "the CPC has always purposefully used the medium and long-term plan

"Under the leadership of the CPC, China has not only made great achievements in its own development, but also created important opportunities for all countries to achieve mutual benefit and common prosperity." Marcelo Mu ñ oz, honorary chairman of the Spanish think tank "Zhihua Lecture Hall", said in an interview with our reporter a few days ago that China actively participates in the reform and construction of the global governance system, and promotes the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction. In 1978, Munios first set foot on the land of China and founded an economic and trade consulting company in Beijing. For over 40 years, Munios has visited China multiple times, visiting over a hundred cities and witnessing the tremendous changes that have occurred in China since its reform and opening up. After retirement, Munios focused on researching China and established the think tank "Zhihua Lecture Hall" in Spain in 2012. Through organizing seminars and discussions

"In recent years, China's science and technology industry has achieved many historic achievements and entered the ranks of innovative countries. China is the world's second-largest medical device market and maintains double-digit growth every year, which gives us full confidence in better growth in the Chinese market." Zhang Yihao, Vice President of General Electric Medical, stated in an interview with our reporter that the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed important statements such as "innovation is the first driving force" and "strengthening the position of enterprises as the main body of scientific and technological innovation", which further strengthens the confidence of enterprises from various countries in the long-term development of China. "General Electric Medical has nearly 1000 partners in China and is striving to build a high-end medical device manufacturing ecosystem." Zhang Yihao introduced that General Electric Medical is one of the earliest multinational enterprises to start localization layout. China's technological innovation capabilities have significantly improved, contributing to the growth of multinational enterprises

According to the released data, the import structure of China's foreign trade continued to optimize in the first seven months of this year. The Measures for Restoring and Expanding Consumption were recently introduced, and promoting consumption is currently the key to restoring and expanding demand. It is related to better meeting the expectations and aspirations of the people for a better life, and is also very important for building a solid foundation for economic recovery and improvement. The statistical data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 8th showed that in the first seven months, the import performance of energy products related to production and goods related to people's meals was outstanding. On August 7th, at the Tianjin Xingang Port, customs officers inspected a batch of South American imported white shrimp on site and released it. Subsequently, about 750 tons of white shrimp will be transported to Beijing, Hebei and other regions. Zhang Meng, Director of Inspection Department 2 of Tianjin Xingang Customs: We comprehensively apply "early declaration" and "summary collection"

According to The Guardian, on the 8th local time, an armed assault occurred near the British Museum in London, UK. A man was stabbed and the suspect has been arrested by the police. According to the picture report, the armed injury incident occurred around 10am local time on the 8th. The injured man was queuing up to enter the museum and injured his arm. The man was sent to the hospital for treatment after undergoing on-site treatment, and his life was not in danger. The London Police Department stated that "this is an isolated incident with no prominent risk to the public. It was not handled according to its nature related to terrorism." After the armed assault incident, the area was sealed off and may continue until later on the 8th local time. It is reported that the British Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK, with a dense flow of people. Reportedly, the British Museum spoke

At the 13th daily meeting of China's Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition, this scene caught the attention of reporters - according to the analysis of the sea ice environment group of the expedition team, the melting of sea ice in the middle ridge area of the Arctic Ocean is very obvious, and may even affect the scheduled operation plan, and a response plan must be formulated. "This indirectly confirms the overall trend of rising Arctic temperatures," said Chen Zhi, chief scientist of the expedition team and researcher at the National Marine Environment Forecasting Center. Why is Arctic warming significant? What is the impact on China and other parts of the world? How can we act in the face of climate change? During the 13th Arctic scientific expedition organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources in China, the reporter interviewed Chen Zhi to analyze Arctic climate change. Why is Arctic warming significant? Recently, the China Meteorological Administration released the "Polar Climate Change Year"

On August 8th, Reference News reported that the United States Geopolitical Intelligence Service website published an article titled "The United States' Response to the Global South" by James Jay Calafano, Vice Chairman of Foreign and Defense Policy Research at the Heritage Foundation of the United States. The full text excerpt is as follows: "Global South" generally refers to some countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, which are not as developed as wealthier countries located mostly in the northern hemisphere. It is also considered a geopolitical alliance. In the United States, the "Global South" has received more attention, but there is almost no consensus on policy. For Washington, a major challenge is that several major powers have significant interests and activities in the "global south". China regards contact with these countries as an integral part of its soft power diplomacy,

The China Maritime Police Bureau released a video on the 8th, showing that the Chinese maritime police ship had recently launched a warning water cannon on Philippine ships illegally entering the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Reef in China's the Nansha Islands. People can clearly see that the tonnage of Chinese coast guard ships is much larger than that of Philippine ships, but on-site operations are professional and restrained. Analysts believe that this is a disposal measure taken to avoid direct obstruction of collisions, which not only demonstrates China's determination and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights, but also takes into account the overall situation of China Philippines relations, reflecting the responsibility of a major country. The Chinese maritime police have lawfully driven away ships illegally entering the waters near Ren'ai Reef in the Philippines. However, such a legitimate and legitimate maritime rights enforcement action was tarnished by attacks from the United States. The US Department of State and the Department of Defense have issued statements on China's actions“

The reporter learned from the Office of the Forest and Grassland Fire Prevention and Control Command of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region that from August 6th to 8th, 14 lightning forest fires occurred successively in Arongshan, Mangui, Genhe, and the northern primitive forest areas, showing a trend of concentrated outbreaks at multiple points. In addition, the reporter learned from the Satellite Remote Sensing Department of the Ecological and Agricultural Meteorological Center of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region that on the 8th, according to satellite remote sensing monitoring, there were multiple abnormal high temperature points in the forest farm of Genhe City, Inner Mongolia. At 7:00 on the 9th, the high-temperature area at the Abei Ercha in Genhe City further developed towards the surrounding areas. It is understood that the terrain of the fire site is complex, with high mountains and steep slopes, and the firefighting situation is severe. As of now, various rescue forces are under intense firefighting efforts.

Last night, the Liaoning Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision announced that Yang Zhenfu, former inspector of the Liaoning Provincial Public Security Department, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Liaoning Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision. Shangguanhe noticed that three directors of the Liaoning Provincial Public Security Department have been investigated. Yang Zhenfu once served as the director of Panjin Public Security Bureau, and three directors of the bureau have been investigated. Yang Zhenfu, male, Han nationality, was born in November 1956, joined the work in September 1975, joined the CPC in January 1976, and obtained an on-the-job postgraduate degree in the Party School of the CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee. Yang Zhenfu has served as the Director of the Economic Investigation Department and the Chief of the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Liaoning Provincial Public Security Department, as well as the Secretary of the Party Committee, Deputy Director, and Director of the Panjin Public Security Bureau. In October 2004, he was appointed as the Deputy Mayor of Panjin City and the Municipal Public Security Bureau

According to the news on August 7 of "Poetry Xuancheng", the WeChat official account of Xuancheng Culture and Tourism Bureau, Anhui Province, a KTV in Xuancheng City has its license revoked. Recently, the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Xuancheng City revoked the Entertainment Business License of Baileting Entertainment Club in Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City in accordance with the law. The Baileting Entertainment Club in Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City has been investigated by the public security organs for providing companionship for profit. After connecting the report, the Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism investigated and found that the person in charge of the venue also organized prostitution, sheltered and introduced others for prostitution, sold drugs, and engaged in other illegal and criminal activities involving minors. The person in charge of the venue has been criminally punished, which constitutes a serious violation of the law. According to Tianyancha information, the Baileting Entertainment Club in Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City was established on January 15, 2021, located in Building 7, No. 1 Zhuangyuan South Road, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City-

According to TASS on August 9th, Serbian President Vucic stated at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Ana Brnabic that if Ukraine recognizes Kosovo's independence, it will instantly lose everything. According to the report, when answering questions from reporters about Ukraine's possible recognition of Kosovo's independence, Vuychi said, "Ukraine is our friendly country, and there has never been a conflict or problem between our two countries, and I believe there will never be. Imagine what would happen if Ukraine recognizes Kosovo's independence. It would lose everything it has, including all political trust, within a day." Vuychi said, "After that, how can Zelensky still say he abides by international law? No matter what, he cannot say it. I believe he will not give up this ace." Kosovo unilaterally declared independence in February 2008

According to the Associated Press on August 7th in Washington, the Air Force has discovered an unsafe level of a substance that is likely to cause cancer at an underground launch control center at a nuclear missile base in Montana, USA. An astonishing number of men and women in the area have reported being diagnosed with cancer. The order to clean up the substance again has been issued. According to the report, the US Air Force Global Strike Command stated in a press release on the 7th that this discovery is "the first large-scale sampling of active US intercontinental ballistic missile bases to address cancer concerns raised by members of the missile community.". In the collected samples, two launch sites at the Mamstrom Air Force Base in Montana showed levels of polychlorinated biphenyls higher than the upper limit recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. Polychlorinated biphenyls are substances like oil or wax that have been confirmed by the Environmental Protection Agency to be highly carcinogenic, and