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On August 18th, the website of the German magazine Focus published an article titled "Six facts indicate that the collapse of China is purely a delusion", authored by Gabor Steingart. The article is compiled as follows: Political figures in the White House are already gloating over the weaknesses exposed in China's economic data. US President Biden referred to the Chinese economy as a ticking time bomb. But this wish does not correspond to the actual situation. Yurgen Matters, Director of the Regional Markets Department at the German Institute of Economics, said, "It is absolutely too early to sing down the Chinese economy. The country has a strong and still growing technology market. Although the economic recovery is weaker than many people expected, the economy will still grow significantly this year." The following concrete facts indicate that a "China crash" is purely delusional: 1. The growth rate of the Chinese economy is twice that of the United States. The International Monetary Fund

According to the report of Tass News Agency on August 20, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban met with President Erdogan of Türkiye in Budapest and discussed the conflict in Ukraine. Shimo, the head of the non-governmental organization "Hungarian Peace Circle", commented on the reporters of Tass News Agency that Hungary and Türkiye have the same position on the conflict in Ukraine. The leaders of the two countries realize that the conflict cannot end without meeting some of Russia's security requirements. The report quoted Simo as saying: "The Hungarian Prime Minister Orban and the Turkish President Erdogan know that if they do not meet at least some of Russia's security requirements, it is impossible to end the conflict in Ukraine." He said that both politicians are looking forward to the future and trying to determine what to do "if Ukraine becomes a neutral country and NATO suffers from failure". ▲ Hungary General

According to the website of Guatemala's "Free News" on August 20th, 95% of the vote count in the second round of the presidential election showed that 64 year old scholar and candidate of the Guatemalan "Seed Movement" party, Bernardo Arevalo, defeated the "National Union of Hope" candidate Sandra Torres in the second round of voting to win the presidency of the Republic of Guatemala. According to reports, after 95% of the votes were counted, Bernardo Arevalo received 59% of the vote, while his competitor Sandra Torres received 36.2% of the vote. Unlike the first round of elections, with only two candidates, electronic vote counting has made rapid progress. The President of the Supreme Court of Elections in Guatemala, Ilma Parencia, stated that nearly 3500 polling stations were operating normally on polling day 20,

A unique ecosystem is nurtured at the junction of land and ocean: mangroves. It grows along the winding coastline, like a "Green Great Wall", guarding the ecological balance of the coastal zone. However, in the past 40 years, the situation of mangroves has not been optimistic, with over 20% of the world's mangroves disappearing. In recent years, many countries and regions around the world have begun to attach importance to and take measures to curb the disappearance of mangrove forests in order to rescue the endangered mangrove wetlands. According to the latest data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the rate of mangrove disappearance has slowed down by nearly a quarter in the second decade of this century, indicating a step forward in global efforts to promote mangrove conservation. Why do mangroves need protection? What information is worth paying attention to behind the positive progress made in global mangrove conservation? United Nations Food

The opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games is only over 30 days away. Are you ready to watch the competition? On July 8th at 10:00, the official website for ticket sales for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was launched and opened for registration. In the pre-sale stage, regardless of whether the project is popular or unpopular, there is only one keyword - "seconds empty". Now, tickets have started real-time sales, and viewers can choose seats to purchase. Many projects also require a competitive speed. In addition, starting from the 16th, paper tickets for the Hangzhou Asian Games will also be mailed and delivered to ticket buyers one after another. Chao News interviewed some viewers who had bought tickets for the Hangzhou Asian Games and were preparing to watch them, including those from Hangzhou, outside the province, those traveling alone, those enjoying the whole family, experienced sports fans with clear ticket grabbing goals, and sports novices who prioritize feeling the atmosphere... They have tickets in hand, and some have already booked them

After a series of violent incidents in recent days, Ecuador held a presidential election on August 20th, and the situation remained stable on the day of the election. According to preliminary statistics, none of the candidates have received enough support to win the election. Luisa Gonzalez, a candidate from the Ecuadorian Civil Revolutionary Party, will engage in a second round of showdown with Daniel Novoa, a candidate from the National Democratic Action campaign. According to Xinhua News Agency, the Constitution of Ecuador stipulates that in the presidential election, candidates who receive more than half of the votes in the first round or more than 40% of the votes and are more than 10 percentage points ahead of the second place will be directly elected as president; If no candidate meets the above conditions, the candidate with the top two votes will enter the second round of voting, and the candidate with the most votes will be elected. According to the Financial Times on August 21, after counting nearly 85% of the votes, Ecuador

On August 21st, the official website of the China Taekwondo Association released a punishment decision for the negative impact caused by the "zombie Taekwondo dance" performance at the Shenzhen "X-Taekwondo Hall". The Chinese Taekwondo Association has decided to punish the Shenzhen X-Taekwondo Gymnasium for the negative impact of performing "dance". Recently, the X-Taekwondo Gymnasium, operated by Aix Sports Culture Communication Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, signed up and presented a tourist visa to participate in the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships in Chengnan, South Korea. The coach of the gym, Liu Hao, wrote and directed "Zombie Tae Dance" based on horror movies to participate in the competition. This performance promotes bad customs, vilifies national image, desecrates Chinese culture, and has a negative impact. After research, the following measures have been taken in accordance with regulations: to cancel the membership of the "X-Taekwondo Hall" of the Chinese Taekwondo Association, the qualification of examination points for level exams, and the qualification of national Taekwondo

The interest rate cut in August arrived as scheduled, but to market expectations, the LPR for mortgage interest rates with a reference period of 5 years or more was not adjusted. On August 21st, the People's Bank of China authorized the National Interbank Funding Center to release the latest 1-year LPR of 3.45%, a 10 basis point reduction; The LPR for a period of more than 5 years is 4.2%, which remains unchanged. LPR reappears "asymmetric" interest rate cuts. LPR over 5 years is the anchor of mortgage interest rates. The mortgage interest rate is formed by adding points on the basis of LPR over 5 years. Does not adjusting the LPR for a period of more than 5 years mean that the expectation of interest rate cuts for mortgage loans has fallen through? Why hasn't the August mortgage interest rate anchor been further adjusted, despite the official emphasis on supporting rigid and improved housing demand? Based on a comprehensive review of the opinions of multiple experts, LPR with a term of 5 years or more in August

Early Monday morning, public fundraising giants took action one after another! On August 21st, E Fund, Huaxia Fund, Jiashi Fund, Huitianfu Fund, Fuguo Fund, Guangfa Fund, CITIC Securities, and Guotai Junan issued self purchase announcements. Among them, six public funds each invested a total of 50 million yuan in their equity funds using their own funds. CITIC Securities invested a total of 100 million yuan in their equity and mixed asset management plans using their own funds. Shanghai Guotai Junan Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. will invest a total of 200 million yuan in its equity public funds using its own funds in the near future. It is understood that some fund companies are on their way to self purchase and will release an announcement soon. Public fund giants are making self purchases. Recently, officials from the China Securities Regulatory Commission talked about "revitalizing the capital market and boosting investors."

On August 21st, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked that last weekend, leaders of the United States, Japan, and South Korea criticized China's maritime claims and recent measures taken in the South China Sea in a joint statement, claiming that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are indispensable elements for international security and prosperity. What is China's comment on this? Wang Wenbin stated that the David Camp meeting between the leaders of the United States, Japan, and South Korea carried out smear attacks on China on issues related to Taiwan and the sea, rudely interfering in China's internal affairs, deliberately provoking China's relations with neighboring countries, and seriously violating the basic norms of international relations. China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition, and has made solemn representations to relevant parties. We have also noticed that the US side has stated that the US Japan South Korea partnership does not target any country, and the Chinese side urges the US to act in unison and will not

Recently, the topic of "why many companies choose to pay salaries on the 15th" has become a hot topic on Weibo. Many netizens have expressed that they will also receive their salary on the 15th; In a survey initiated by the media, the option of "pay last month's salary on the 15th" was far ahead, accounting for 37.5% of the total number of participants. Why not pay this month's salary at the end of the month? If wages are related to the joys and sorrows of workers, then the joys and sorrows of humans are not the same. Some people pay their current month's salary at the beginning of the month, while others pay their previous month's salary at the end of the month, with a time difference of nearly 2 months. Some people classify enterprises into three categories based on different time periods of paydays: before the 10th: mostly high-tech companies, listed companies, foreign-funded companies, state-owned enterprises, good welfare benefits, timely salary payment, and early salary payment during holidays; No.10-15: Department

During the summer vacation, various research and learning activities are popular. At the same time, it is not uncommon for research groups to become tourist groups, and there are issues such as mismatched products. The reporter found during a visit that many young people who claimed to be students of some prestigious schools were selling so-called "champion handbooks" and cultural and creative products during the communication process with research group students at the open attractions of some prestigious schools. So, are these books and souvenirs compliant educational products? Various handbooks and cultural and creative products are selling well near popular check-in spots for prestigious universities such as Tsinghua University and Peking University. This summer, famous schools have resumed campus visits, attracting a large number of tourists. Starting from August 7th, several prestigious universities, including Tsinghua University, have successively ended their holiday reception work, and only weekends and statutory holidays will continue to open campus visits. With the reduction of campus visitation quotas, museums associated with prestigious schools are being opened

Recently, in the men's 100m final of the 21st National University Athletics Championships, athlete Yan Haibin from Zhaoqing represented Jinan University to compete and win the championship again. Prior to this, he won the gold medal in the men's 4x100m relay at the Chengdu Universiade in 10:24 seconds! It is worth mentioning that Yan Haibin broke Su Bingtian's record by running a time of 10.24 seconds in the men's group D 100m preliminary race, ranking first in the overall ranking and advancing to the finals. This result broke Su Bingtian's record of 10.28 seconds set in 2014, and Yan Haibin broke Su Bingtian's record in 2014. Yan Haibin, born in 2003, officially started his track and field career in 2011. He is currently studying at the School of Sports of Jinan University. In recent years, he has achieved success in the men's 100m and 200m events

On August 21st, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference.Not long ago, Lai Shi

Tripoli, Libyan capital: The Central Bank of Libya issued a statement on August 20th local time, announcing that the central bank of Libya has achieved true unity and become a "unified sovereign institution", and stated that it will continue to solve the problems caused by previous divisions. Previously, the Libyan central bank had been divided for nearly a decade. The Western Central Bank located in the capital city of Tripoli has been recognized by the international community and controls Libya's oil revenue; The Eastern Central Bank, located in the eastern city of Beida, has not been recognized by the international community and is known as a "parallel central bank". The BBC reported that the split of the Libyan central bank has made it difficult for Libya to formulate a coherent monetary policy, and has led to a significant depreciation of the Libyan dinar, the legal tender of Libya. According to Libyan news agency, the Libyan Presidential Council welcomes the unification of the central bank this time

Recently, under the designated jurisdiction of the Anhui Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, the Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Agricultural Bank of China Anhui Branch and the Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision of Fuyang City have launched an investigation into the serious violations of discipline and law by Wu Yehong, former general manager of the Institutional Business Department of the Agricultural Bank of China Anhui Branch. After investigation, Wu Yehong, as a party member and leading cadre of state-owned financial enterprises, lost his ideals and beliefs, abandoned his original mission, was disloyal and dishonest to the party, and opposed organizational review and investigation; Violating the spirit of the central eight point regulations, accepting gifts and gifts in violation of regulations, accepting travel arrangements and banquets from service recipients; Not reporting personal matters in accordance with regulations; Engaging in illegal business operations, borrowing money from service recipients, and seeking benefits for family and friends; Violation of bank related credit management policies; Without any respect, illegally accepting huge amounts of property; Not following the bottom line and reimbursing expenses that should be borne by individuals at the company

This morning, both Shanghai Airport and Baiyun Airport fell below the limit, related to a market rumor. In this rumor, it is mentioned that "last week, the penalty rate for tax exemption negotiations at Shanghai Airport, which was widely circulated by the government, was 15-20%, seriously reducing the airport's tax exemption performance. Previously, the market's expectation for airport penalty renegotiation should maintain a penalty rate of 20-25% to ensure a high minimum penalty contract structure.". Regarding this, Liu Yuenan, an analyst at Guojun Social Service, replied on his social media circle, "It wasn't from me.". Several industry insiders and analysts told reporters that both Shanghai Airport and Baiyun Airport fell below the limit today, which is precisely influenced by this rumor. In response to this, the first financial reporter consulted with the relevant management of Shanghai Airport and the board secretary of Baiyun Airport, both of which stated that a new tax exemption deduction rate has not been determined and the policy determined during the epidemic is still being implemented. Rumors of deduction rate trigger

On August 21st, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked, the British Daily Telegraph reported a few days ago that after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China has been assisting Russia in equipping helicopters, drones, optical aiming instruments, and key metals used in the defense industry. In particular, Russian arms companies have also received tens of thousands of shipments from China. What is China's response to this? Wang Wenbin stated that China has always carried out normal economic and trade cooperation with countries around the world, including Russia, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. China has always taken a cautious and responsible attitude in military exports, and its position and approach have been consistent, opposing false hype and malicious smearing by individual media. On the issue of Ukraine, China has always been committed to promoting peace talks and will continue to play a role in easing and cooling the situation

According to Hong Kong's "Dian News" report, according to the statistics of "Weibo Government Affairs", up to now, the number of certified Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Weibo has reached more than 170, including Chief Executive Li Jiachao, Chief Secretary for Administration Chen Guoji, and Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs Mai Meijuan, Secretary for Security Deng Bingqiang, etc. Xie Zhenzhong, Communications Secretary of the Chief Executive's Office, and Huang Zhiyuan, Special Assistant, have also opened microblogs, which form the administrative and legislative social media matrix together with microblogs of many members such as Ge Peifan, He Junyao, Liang Meifen, Hong Kong New Democratic Party Chairman Ye Liu Shuyi, and Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Chairman Wu Qiubei. According to the official statistics of "microblog government affairs", at present, the number of certified Hong Kong government microblogs has reached more than 170. Including Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao, Chief Secretary for Administration Chen Guoji, Deputy Financial Secretary Huang Weilun, Civil Affairs and Youth Affairs

On August 20th, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, a video of a rider learning that their child had jumped off a building collapsed and cried loudly has attracted online attention. A netizen left a message saying, "I feel like he lost his mental support in an instant." Just now, new news came: this is a misunderstanding, and the child is not a big deal. This matter has become a hot topic. According to a video circulating online, outside a restaurant, a delivery rider wearing a black suit and helmet sat on an electric bike, collapsing and crying, shouting "My child jumped off a building." On August 21, multiple interviews by Chao News reporters revealed that the video footage was the real situation at the time. The delivery rider did indeed collapse and cry, but "My child jumped off a building" was not true. The family members expressed the situation incorrectly. An insider told Chao News reporters that the video was shot in Henggang Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, and the takeout in the video

Recently, the 2023 Global Wealth Report jointly released by Credit Suisse and UBS showed that the total global private net wealth in 2022 shrank by $11.3 trillion, a decrease of 2.4% in US dollars. This is the first decline in global private net wealth since the 2008 global financial crisis. Data shows that in 2022, the total global private net wealth shrank by $11.3 trillion to $454.4 trillion. The report points out that, in addition to the impact of exchange rates, the decline in financial assets such as stocks and bonds was the main reason for the decline in global private net wealth last year. From a regional perspective, the loss of global wealth is highly concentrated in wealthier regions such as North America and Europe, with a total loss of $10.9 trillion. Among them, the United States has the largest decline in private net wealth; Asia-Pacific

Recently, news of Li, a 22-year-old female college student from Baoshan City, Yunnan, who is suspected of being abducted and sold to Myanmar, has spread on social media and attracted attention. On the morning of August 21st, Upstream News reporters learned from authoritative channels in Baoshan City, Yunnan Province that a female college student named Li, who was previously suspected of being abducted and sold to northern Myanmar, was found by the police on August 19th. On August 20th, her parents safely brought her back home, and "the boy who was with the girl was also found." As for where the two were found, whether they passed through the border, and whether the chat records that were widely circulated on the internet were suspected of being forged, the above-mentioned person said that the specific situation was controlled by the public security organs. "The Yunnan Provincial Public Security Department has intervened in this matter, and the detailed information needs to be released by the police." Earlier reports: Recently, a netizen posted that they saw chat records of suspected human trafficking in northern Myanmar on social media. This matter

International Online Report: The 15th BRICS Leaders' Meeting is about to kick off in Johannesburg, South Africa. During an interview with international online journalists, Gambian Radio and Television journalist Janki Toure stated that various sectors in Africa are highly concerned about the BRICS summit, which may bring diversified investment and cooperation opportunities to the African continent. She praised China's contribution to promoting the development of African countries, stating that "Africa China cooperation is a beacon of hope and progress.". Gambian Radio and Television reporter Janki Turejanqi stated that due to the theme of the summit being "BRICS and Africa: Deepening Partnership, Promoting Mutual Growth, Achieving Sustainable Development, and Strengthening Inclusive Multilateralism", she looks forward to more exchanges between African leaders and BRICS leaders on governance during the meeting, and looks forward to developing countries

After more than a decade of development, the BRICS countries have evolved from dialogue mechanisms in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to important platforms for cooperation among developing countries and emerging market countries around the world. The population of the BRICS countries accounts for over 40% of the world's total population, and their economic scale accounts for about a quarter of the world's total. They play an important role in promoting global economic recovery and stability. In 2015, the BRICS countries established the New Development Bank to meet the specific funding needs of developing countries and promote the development of southern countries worldwide. So far, the New Development Bank has approved over $30 billion in loans, without any political conditions, for infrastructure projects in developing countries. The BRICS countries are committed to upholding multilateralism, reforming the global governance system, and expanding the voice of developing countries on the international stage. this

The 15th meeting of BRICS leaders will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22nd to 24th, with the expansion of the BRICS mechanism and "de dollarization" being the two most focused areas. The Global Times recently invited David Monyay, director of the Africa China Research Center at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, Sergio Rodriguez, an international research expert in Venezuela, Hassan Rajb, a professor of China at the Suez Canal University in Egypt, Balu Demisi, a policy researcher at the University of Subaba in Ethiopia, and Sherik Korrumbayev, editor in chief of the Kazakhstani newspaper, to conduct in-depth interviews on topics such as "BRICS+". Experts believe that the increasing number of countries interested in joining the BRICS is a "strong response to Western hegemony"

The 15th BRICS Leaders Meeting will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22nd to 24th. China Daily interviewed Li Ya, a Russian international student studying at the University of International Business and Economics. Liya believes that "we are in a multipolar world, and the development of the BRICS countries is very promising, and it will continue to progress in the foreseeable future." Recently, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Nalandi Pandor, stated that the leaders of 23 countries have officially expressed their willingness to join the BRICS countries. "They understand that this will bring more economic cooperation and international cooperation, which is beneficial for the country's own development," said Liya. When it comes to the relationship between China and Russia, Liya believes that China and Russia are good partners and neighbors, and the two countries are mutually beneficial. Russia

From August 1 to August 20, 2023, the official WeChat official account of the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, "State owned Small News", has successively released the social recruitment announcements of nearly 30 central enterprises. Among them, more than one central enterprise has specifically put forward clear requirements for "avoiding close relatives". There are also officials from state-owned enterprises who have no restrictions, stating that the main reason why candidates do not shy away from relatives is whether they come to apply and whether their own qualifications are strong. How strong is the enforcement of the avoidance clause? The requirement to avoid close relatives was clearly stipulated as early as 2001 in the Provisional Regulations on the Appointment and Official Avoidance of Leaders in State owned Key Enterprises issued by the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Enterprise Work Committee of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. For central enterprises, implementing the above avoidance principles does not mean completely eliminating them. from

On August 15, 2023, the first National Ecological Day, "Face to Face" visited Yu Village, Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province.For the past 18 years, starting from Yucun, a new miracle of "turning green into gold" has been staged throughout the country. Wang Yucheng, Secretary of the Party Branch of Yucun Village, Anji County, Zhejiang Province: Yes, our original location was the site of the entire cement factory. Wang Yucheng: We started shutting down the cement factory in 2003, gradually demolishing and demolishing it year by year. We relocated all the industrial enterprises in the village to the industrial park, preserving these two buildings as memories of our old industrial site.

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 21 (Xinhua) - "BRICS Cooperation injects stability and positive energy into the world" - Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Binbin. The 15th BRICS Leaders' Meeting is about to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the international community is highly concerned about it. BRICS leaders will discuss topics such as strengthening BRICS cooperation and expanding the BRICS cooperation mechanism. From Brazil, Russia, India, and China initially initiating BRICS cooperation, to South Africa joining later, and now more and more like-minded partners hope to participate in this mechanism, the BRICS cooperation mechanism is showing greater attractiveness, injecting stability and positive energy into the turbulent and intertwined world. The attraction of the BRICS cooperation mechanism comes from adhering to the principle of working together to maintain world peace and tranquility. Currently, the world is neither peaceful nor peaceful. The BRICS mechanism has been initiated since its inception

Recently, various universities across the country have set up platforms and expanded their positions through various means such as special job fairs and visits to enterprises, making every effort to promote the employment of college graduates. 01 Building a platform to expand job opportunities and promote employment for college graduates. At the 2023 Shaanxi Province Hundred Day and Ten Million Recruitment Action for Unemployed Graduates, more than 150 companies brought over 5000 job opportunities, and 1687 graduates reached initial employment intentions. At the 2023 Hubei Province Off campus Unemployed College Graduates Employment Service Special Recruitment Fair, 156 enterprises brought 4100 job opportunities, and a career guidance lecture hall was also set up on site to provide resume diagnosis, career counseling and other services for graduates. Job seeking graduate Xia Juan: I want to apply for a job across different majors, and during the interview process, I will also find that