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Consumption is an important engine driving economic growth.The Central Economic Work Conference will focus on expanding domestic demand as one of the key tasks for 2023. Against the backdrop of weakened external demand, the importance of consumption is further highlighted, and there is an urgent need to further unleash consumption potential, prioritizing the recovery and expansion of consumption. With the stable transition of epidemic prevention and control, the consumption potential has gradually been released in the first half of the year, and the consumer market has steadily recovered, but still faces some challenges that are worth paying attention to. Consumer fundamentals have been improving for a long time. With a large population and vast consumer market space, China's overall consumer market continues to recover, and fundamentals have been improving for a long time. Data shows that in the first half of this year, the total retail sales of consumer goods in society were the same as

The French National Frequency Administration announced on the 12th that the test results showed that the electromagnetic radiation value of the Apple iPhone 12 exceeded EU standards. Apple has been requested to temporarily remove this phone from the French market starting from the same day. The announcement stated that the French National Frequency Administration, as the regulatory agency for the wireless communication industry, has recently tested a batch of mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone 12, to check whether the specific absorption rate of the phones meets the standard. Specific absorption rate reflects the level of radiation absorbed by people's bodies when exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The test results show that the human specific absorption rate of iPhone 12 is 5.74 watts per kilogram, exceeding the upper limit of 4 watts per kilogram set by the European Union. According to the requirements of the announcement, Apple must immediately take all necessary measures to suspend its operations in France

On September 13th, the website of the German newspaper "Business Daily" reported that the German federal government strongly demands early reform of the United Nations Security Council. At the same time, it also requires Germany to have a permanent seat in this United Nations body. According to reports, a German government official said at the United Nations General Assembly meeting to be held in New York next week that reform is becoming increasingly urgent as countries in the southern hemisphere are no longer willing to tolerate the imbalance of the United Nations, and the operation of the Security Council is also hindered. He said, "We will insist on applying to become a permanent member." The report pointed out that for decades, relevant parties have been seeking reform based on the Security Council's "still reflecting the structure of the victorious countries in World War II in 1945.". Among the 15 permanent members of the Security Council, only the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom have one vote, no

The Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Supporting Fujian in Exploring New Paths for Cross Strait Integration and Development and Building Demonstration Zones for Cross Strait Integration and Development have been publicly announced. On the morning of September 14th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference, where Pan Xianzhang, Deputy Director of the Central Taiwan Affairs Office, Cong Liang, Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, and Luo Dongchuan, Deputy Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee, introduced the relevant information on the Opinion.

The Standing Committee of the Wuhan Municipal People's Congress has decided to appoint and dismiss Zhang Zhongjun as the Vice Mayor of the Wuhan Municipal People's Government (approved at the 12th meeting of the 15th Standing Committee of the Wuhan Municipal People's Congress on September 14, 2023). 2、 Remove Yang Zefa from his position as Vice Mayor of Wuhan Municipal People's Government. 3、 Dismiss Sheng Jiliang from his position as Director of the Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau; Appoint Dong Danhong as the Director of the Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau. 4、 Dismiss Sheng Hongtao from his position as Director of the Wuhan Natural Resources and Planning Bureau; Appoint Wang Yang as the Director of the Wuhan Natural Resources and Planning Bureau. Appointment and Dismissal List of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Wuhan City (Approved at the 12th Meeting of the 15th Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Wuhan City on September 14, 2023) 1. Appointment of Xu Zhongwen

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce responded to a reporter's question regarding the announcement by EU leaders that they will launch a countervailing investigation against China's electric vehicles. Recently, the EU announced that it will launch a countervailing investigation against China's exports of electric vehicles. What is the spokesperson's comment on this? Answer: On September 13th, EU leaders officially announced that they will launch a countervailing investigation against Chinese electric vehicles. The Chinese side expresses high concern and strong dissatisfaction with this. The Chinese side believes that the investigation measures proposed by the EU are aimed at protecting its own industry under the guise of "fair competition", which is a blatant protectionist behavior that will seriously disrupt and distort the global automotive industry supply chain, including the EU, and will have a negative impact on China Europe economic and trade relations. In recent years, China's electric vehicle industry has developed rapidly and its competitiveness has continuously improved, which is a result of persistent efforts in technology

On the 14th, the defense department of the Taiwan authorities once again "detected" 68 PLA military aircraft going into the sea, of which 40 crossed the so-called "median line of the Taiwan Strait" and its extension into the so-called "southwest and southeast airspace", both breaking new records this year. According to reports, the defense department of the Taiwan authorities stated on the 14th that from 6:00 am on the 13th to 6:00 am on the 14th, they successively "detected" PLA Su-30, J-10, BZK-005, J-16, Airborne Police 500, Y-20, Y-9 and other aircraft

McCarthy's situation may be more dangerous than the Biden he wants to impeach. Author: Zheng Aotian: "Abuse of power, obstruction of justice, corruption. When we link all the accusations together, we can see the full picture of it: a culture of corruption!" On September 13th, McCarthy listed the "accusations" against President Biden in his speech. On September 12th local time, US House Speaker and Republican McCarthy officially announced an impeachment investigation into Biden, targeting his son Hunter Biden's business activities in Ukraine and other places. "Speaker McCarthy's decision is stirring up howls from the Democratic Party and their media maids," said a conservative commentator in the United States gloating. Trump's Revenge? In previously released investigation documents, Republicans

A boxed lunch costs 10 yuan, with 20 to 30 dishes to choose from. If you don't have enough food, you can add more... Recently, a cost-effective boxed lunch at a construction site in Hefei, Anhui has become popular on the internet. The vendor Wang Rongya has been setting up a stall for 9 years, but the price has not changed. After being spread through self media accounts, the large and cheap construction site boxed meals have attracted a constant stream of people who come to check in. People refer to the vendor Wang Rongya as "boxed sister". However, becoming popular has also brought troubles to the stall owner Wang Rongya. The order in front of the stall was chaotic, criticized for hype, and food was wasted... In just over a month, Wang Rongya was forced to close twice. How should society protect these simple goodwill when normal livelihoods are disrupted by the influx of internet celebrities and experienced users? Before "Box Lunch Sister" became popular, she had been running a stall for almost nine years without interruption. Last night at around 9 o'clock, a reporter from Voice of China dialed the phone number of the stall owner Wang Rongya. She is currently

On the afternoon of September 14th, in response to the hot discussion among netizens about the difficulty, shortage, intentional pressure, and phased release of tickets for 12306, 12306 customer service responded to China News Service that during the Mid Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, all tickets are released at once every day, and there are no situations of no release, pressure, or phased release. Customer service also stated that this peak of ticket grabbing will continue until the eve of the Mid Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, and recommended that passengers update their ticket purchase information in a timely manner. On the morning of the 14th, # 12306 ticket grabbing # climbed to the top of Weibo's hot search list. Many netizens in the comment section claimed that ticket grabbing was difficult, there were few tickets, and there was "no ticket in a second", suspecting whether 12306 intentionally suppressed or did not release tickets. "Is the ticket for 12306 intentionally not released?" "It keeps showing that there is a ticket. When I click on it and select the information to purchase, it shows that there is no ticket."

Li Changyu, the leader of the fourth inspection group and the first level chief clerk of the Kenli District Committee of Dongying City, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. He has been designated by the Dongying City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision to be under the jurisdiction of the commission and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation. Deng Wenhua, former Party Secretary and Neighborhood Committee Director of Hongli Community, Beicheng Street Office, Mudan District, Heze City, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. He is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Mudan District Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision. Li Qiulian, member of the Hongli Community Committee and community accountant of the Beicheng Street Office in Mudan District, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. He is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Mudan District Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision. Zhang Qinghe, the director of the Wushengqiao Town Health Center in Dongming County, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. He is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Dongming County Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision. School Affairs of Weifang No.4 Middle School in Weifang City

1、 On the evening of the 8th of the recent important case, rainstorm occurred in Gonggu area of Kuilu Province, causing damage to local public infrastructure and many houses. On the 8th, the South Sudanese government army crossed the Gangnam border while pursuing the South NASFA rebels and entered the village of Waliwa in the Faraj region of Upper Ville Province in Congo, killing several rebels. It is reported that the southern government army immediately withdrew, but the southern rebels are still operating within the territory of Congo. The Congolese government army has strengthened its deployment in the local area. On the 12th, there was a fierce conflict between two tribes in the Dibaya area of Central Kasai Province due to land disputes, resulting in one death and more than ten injuries. On the evening of the 9th, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kindu City, Manima Province, causing no casualties or significant property damage. 2、 Important reminder: Currently, the security situation in Congo is severe and complex, with frequent occurrences of malicious cases involving Chinese citizens. Gangdong Region North

On September 11, the Ministry of Public Security's working group to Laos ushered in an important task -164 suspect engaged in false investment and financial management telecom network fraud will be escorted back from Laos by the police of the public security organs in Hebei, Henan and Chongqing. At around 4 o'clock local time, Vientiane, Laos had not yet woken up. Yang Wanfang, the leader of the working group of the Ministry of Public Security to Laos and a police officer from the Criminal Investigation Bureau, has started preparing for the escort. At the same time, more than 180 police officers from three cities in Henan gathered at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, followed by security checks and boarding. In the gradually thinning night, the escorting police officers walked swiftly and were ready to go. Guo Liya, a police officer of the Network Security Brigade of Linzhou Public Security Bureau in Henan Province, who participated in the escort operation, told the police that they could participate in the escort operation and take the suspect of wire fraud back home to accept legal sanctions. They felt very grateful

Wanfeng Forest in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province. As night fell, each person raised a torch, and a team of over 3000 people meandered up, illuminating the 24 winding mountain roads in a dazzling way... In August of this year, Qinglong County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, held a Torch Festival event, which not only made the local people happy, but also attracted many tourists from other places to come and check in. "It's beautiful, fun, delicious, and refreshing, making people reluctant to leave!" said Li Xiaokun, a tourist from Shandong. Music festivals, food festivals, bonfire parties, ethnic traditional sports events, and other events take turns, and the family has a lot of fun, unconsciously staying in this small southwestern city for many days. From "coming" to "staying", Li Xiaokun's Qinglong journey reflects the continuous upgrading of Guizhou's tourism industry. Following a surge in summer tourist numbers in previous years

Xi'an, September 13th (Xinhua) -- A New Tide Flows Between the Great Rivers - Shaanxi Promotes Ecological Protection and High Quality Development in the Yellow River Basin. Xinhua reporters Chen Chen, Zhang Chenjun, and Jiang Chenrong are from Qiangtou Village, Fugu County, Yulin City, where the "First Bay of the Yellow River Entering Shaanxi" is located. The two sides of the river are crisscrossed by peaks and clear fields. Thousands of years ago, the bitter frontier has now become a contiguous modern agricultural park, with fragrant fruits and lush greenery. The Yellow River is surging, with countless phenomena and changes beyond the First Bay. In recent years, Shaanxi has solidly promoted ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, with new trends surging up and down the river. Green birds fly back to the early autumn season in Shuiqing Mountain. In the Yellow River National Wetland Park in Tongguan, Shaanxi, the trees are lush and full of vitality. Mudflat

On the evening of September 12th, there were rumors circulating online that a server programmer at Hangzhou NetEase was threatened by company HR due to a work error. Afterwards, the employee committed suicide. According to pictures circulating online, the employee passed away due to depression. Two days before the incident, the employee revealed to the team that he had a tendency to depression and applied for annual leave to treat the patient. An anonymous netizen who claimed to be the deceased's undergraduate classmate stated that the deceased was an employee of the NetEase Fuxi team. On the morning of September 14th, Red Star News learned from the relevant person in charge of NetEase that NetEase Fuxi issued an internal letter explaining the situation of the employee's passing. NetEase internal information. According to the letter, at 3pm on September 4th, the employee communicated with HRBP and revealed for the first time that they may have a tendency towards depression. They have been suffering from insomnia in recent weeks. After learning about the situation, HRBP has arranged for the same day for it

On the 13th, the Moldovan government expelled Denisov, the president of the Moldovan branch of the Russian Satellite News Agency, claiming that Denisov interfered in the internal affairs of Moldovan countries and threatened Moldovan national security, and that his news agency spread false information. In response to this, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on the same day that Russia will take countermeasures against Morocco. The Ministry of the Interior of Moldova issued a statement on the same day announcing that Denisov was an unwelcome person and would not be allowed to enter for ten years. The statement also stated that the expulsion order was issued to Denisov because he intervened in the country's internal affairs and threatened the country's information security. According to a report by the Russian satellite news agency on the 13th, Denisov himself confirmed receiving an expulsion order from Moldova and stated that the Moroccan immigration office had sent someone to break into his home in the capital city of Chisinau that morning. He did not have time to pack his luggage and was taken to the airport in a car

According to foreign media reports, on the 13th local time, Democratic Party President Biden responded to Republican Speaker McCarthy's request for an impeachment investigation against him in the House of Representatives. Biden stated that he is not concerned about the impeachment investigation and believes that the Republican Party in the House impeached him because "they want the US government to shut down.". According to the Associated Press, on the 13th local time, during a Democratic fundraising event in Virginia, Biden said, "I am not concerned about impeachment investigations, but rather about what the American people want me to pay attention to." He said, "I wake up every day... I don't pay attention to impeachment. I have work to do." Biden further said, "I can only say that they want to impeach me because they want the government to shut down." The report stated that this is since McCarthy announced the launch of an impeachment investigation against Biden on the 12th

On the evening of September 13th, citizens in Beijing, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Tianjin and other places captured two beams of light appearing in the sky, which gradually disappeared after about a minute. Many netizens referred to them as unidentified flying objects. On the morning of the 14th, an astronomical expert from a domestic observatory responded to a reporter from Jimu News that this phenomenon is a rocket cloud formed after launching a certain spacecraft, which is an artificial wonder. Mr. Ma, a resident of Baoding, Hebei Province, told Jimu News reporters that on the evening of the 13th, while heading to pick up a child at a school in Jingxiu District, he saw two beams of light sources resembling searchlights appearing in the sky. The glowing objects kept rising, and the two beams of light became increasingly blurred and completely disappeared in less than 30 seconds. "I also saw this phenomenon for the first time, and I think it was quite shocking," said Mr. Shi, a resident of Tianjin

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 14th (Xinhua) - Planting greenery with care to recreate the green mountains and clear waters of the city. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Yahong, who travels through cement forests all day, inevitably breeds a longing for natural landscapes.The green mountains and clear waters of a city are different from natural landscapes, lacking the grandeur of mountains and rivers, and pursuing the spirit of returning to nature. Recreating green mountains and rivers in the city, integrating good mountains, waters, and scenery into it, is the direction of green development in the city and the expectation of residents for a better life. In recent years, the living environment in urban and rural areas has significantly improved, and the construction of a beautiful China has made significant progress

Yellow rice, busy autumn harvest. Many parts of the country are celebrating a bountiful harvest. Ankang, Shaanxi: The yellow autumn harvest of rice is busy, with over 300000 mu of rice welcoming a bountiful harvest. Ankang, Shaanxi, with over 300000 mu of rice welcoming the harvest season, is gradually approaching. The local organization fully powered up the machinery and took advantage of the sunny weather to start harvesting. In the rice fields of the farmer's professional cooperative in Jihe Town, Hanbin District, Ankang, Shaanxi, the air is filled with the fragrance of rice. Chen Rongtao, the person in charge of the Farmers Professional Cooperative in Jihe Town, Hanbin District, Ankang City: I planted 82.2 acres of rice this year. This year is a harvest year, and the average yield per acre is about 900-1000 kilograms. Starting from early September, 50100 acres of rice in Hanbin District, Ankang City have gradually entered the harvest period. The local agricultural and rural departments organize staff to carry out the inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of agricultural machinery to ensure the smooth progress of autumn harvest work. security

The State Council Information Office held a series of themed press conferences on "Authoritative Departmental Discussions" yesterday, and the head of the Ministry of Water Resources introduced the relevant situation of solidly promoting the high-quality development of water conservancy in the new stage. In the first eight months, the country completed a water conservancy construction investment of 736.1 billion yuan. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China put forward clear requirements for improving disaster prevention, reduction and relief capabilities, and coordinating water resources, water environment, and water ecological governance. Since the beginning of this year, water conservancy departments at all levels have made every effort to prevent water and drought disasters. In terms of national water network construction, a number of major projects such as the South to North Water Diversion Middle Route Diversion Project, the Beibu Gulf Water Resources Allocation Project, and the Huai River estuary Phase II Project have been accelerated, and the construction of provincial, municipal, and county-level water networks has been orderly promoted. Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying: From January to August this year, a total of 985.6 billion yuan of investment in water conservancy construction was implemented nationwide, and various types of water were newly started

On September 14th, Tianjin, China Central Radio and Television Network reported that great country craftsmen are an important force in leading the new economy and cultivating new driving forces in China. Among them, the young craftsmen who have devoted themselves to their dreams have injected new vitality into the team of skilled talents in the new era. As the second National Skills Competition approaches, a skilled young craftsman from Jincheng is focusing on rigorous innovation, constantly pursuing excellence, practicing skills with heart and emotion, and comprehensively developing towards the future. More than 370 assessment points pose a huge challenge for Wang Yuyao, a participant in the restaurant service project of the second National Skills Competition. But in the face of difficulties, Wang Yuyao always kept a smile and practiced mixing cocktails, folding napkins, and flowers under the guidance of her teacher

Sotheby's auction house announced on the 13th that it will auction the painting "The Woman Wearing a Watch" by the late Spanish painter Pablo Picasso in November in New York, USA. This painting was created in 1932. According to Julian Dawes, the head of Impressionism and Modern Art at an auction house, quoted by Agence France Presse, that year was a "miracle year" in Picasso's artistic career, in which he created a large number of works and reached a new level of artistic proficiency. The estimated transaction price of "Women Wearing Watches" is expected to reach at least 120 million US dollars. Dawes said that this painting is "a masterpiece from any perspective" and "full of joy and passion.". "The Woman Wearing a Watch" is one of the collections of the late American collector Emily Fischer Lando. She served on the board of directors of the Whitney Museum of American Art for a long time

On September 13th, the head of the Vocational Education Department of the Education Bureau of Changde City, Hunan Province, told Pengpai News that the Education Bureau of Changde City is investigating the crime of opening a casino by recommending graduates from Changde Haicheng Vocational School to work in the Philippines. The investigation results will be announced at that time. On that day, a student involved in the case received a phone call from a staff member of the Citizen's Home in Changde City, stating that the municipal government had contacted multiple departments to establish a special work team and would handle the matter in accordance with the law and regulations in the future. At the same time, the student involved in the case also received a phone call from the staff of Pingqiao District Court in Xinyang City, Henan Province, reminding them that they had signed a guilty plea and hoped that she would be ready to return the stolen money. The gate of Changde Haicheng Vocational School. On September 12th, Pengpai News reported that more than ten students from Changde Haicheng Vocational School were recommended by the school to Manila, Philippines from 2016 to 2018 to engage in game promotion

On September 15th, the "Shenrong Ten Year Smart Drive Future -2023 New Mainstream Media Construction Tianfu Annual Conference" will be held in Chengdu. At that time, the 10.0 version of Chuanguan News will be officially released to the public, targeting the direction of "intelligence, videoization, and socialization". We will continue to make efforts in "dual end operation, strengthening videos, optimizing original content, improving functions, and optimizing the experience", providing users with more distinctive, professional, and high-quality products and services. In recent years, Chuanguan News has made unremitting efforts in spreading mainstream values, building a full media ecosystem, and building smart media around its brand positioning of "viewing Sichuan and the world". The download volume of Chuanguan News client has exceeded 78 million, and Sichuan Daily's full media and platform users have exceeded 120 million, making it the "first new media in Sichuan comprehensive news". Version 10.0 iterative upgrade

Recently, the Organization Department of the Fuzhou Municipal Party Committee in Jiangxi Province released pre appointment public notice information for leading cadres. Among them, Wang Taihong, male, Han ethnicity, born in November 1988, holds a graduate degree and is a member of the Communist Party of China. He is currently a member of the Standing Committee and Deputy County Mayor of Jinxi County, and is proposed to serve as a city level group leader. According to the website of the Tsinghua University Alumni Association, Wang Taihong graduated with a bachelor's and master's degree from the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University. In August 2015, Wang Taihong was selected as one of the first targeted candidates by the Organization Department of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee to work at the grassroots level in Fuzhou City. He has served as the Deputy Secretary and Township Head of the Xinfeng Township Party Committee in Yihuang County, the Secretary of the Xinfeng Township Party Committee, and a Standing Committee Member and Deputy County Head of Jinxi County Committee in Fuzhou City. In the eyes of outsiders, choosing to work at the grassroots level as a graduate student majoring in computer science may not seem like a "cost-effective" decision. People around me often

On the 14th local time, the Consular Department of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in response to the Thai Cabinet's policy of "visa free for five months" for China and Kazakhstan on the 13th. The Thai Cabinet meeting held on the 13th made a decision to implement a "visa free 5-month" policy for tourists from China and Kazakhstan. The visa free policy starts from September 25, 2023 and ends on February 29, 2024. The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand announced on the 14th that during the implementation of the visa free policy, tourists from both countries are allowed to enter Thailand without a visa and stay in Thailand for no more than 30 days. This move aims to provide more convenient travel experiences for tourists from China and Kazakhstan, attract more tourists to Thailand for tourism, and promote the overall growth of the Thai economy.

From the 12th to the 13th local time, 97 windows of 45 trains on the New York City subway were smashed, causing multiple subway lines to be shut down. Currently, staff have repaired the windows of 25 trains. According to the New York Post, officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Administration of New York stated on the evening of the 13th that as of 6:00 am on the 13th, a total of 97 car windows have been damaged and 45 trains have been affected in the past 29 hours. The New York Times reported that as of 11:00 am on the 13th, staff have repaired the windows of 25 trains. The cost of repairing all damaged car windows is expected to be as high as $500000. This incident affected the commuting of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, and the W line of the New York subway was the most severely damaged subway line in this incident. According to The New York Post, the local transportation department stated that maintenance workers are currently working

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated at a press conference held in Vladivostok on the 13th that US military hegemony is an evil in the modern world, and its hegemonism hinders countries around the world from achieving freedom. Zakharova said that the report "The Roots, Reality, and Hazards of US Military Hegemony" recently released by Xinhua News Agency's National High end Think Tank was timely and accurately written, and Russia agrees with the evaluation of US military hegemony in the report. Zakharova said in response to a question from Xinhua News Agency that American hegemony is mainly reflected in not allowing the world to solve urgent problems and difficulties, not allowing the world to develop and have equal rights and obligations, and not allowing the world to feel freedom. US military hegemonism is aggressive, violates the collective principles of international relations, endlessly creates instability, and does not respond to the crises it creates