New Ideas Guide New Journey: Upholding Integrity and Innovation, Forging a Unique Path for China's Tourism Development
General Secretary Xi Jinping recently issued important instructions on tourism work, emphasizing the need to improve the modern tourism industry system, accelerate the building of a strong tourism nation, and promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the tourism industry. Cultural and tourism workers across the country expressed their commitment to follow the General Secretary's important instructions as guidance and continuously create a new chapter in tourism development. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's tourism development has entered the fast lane, forming the world's largest domestic tourism market and becoming the largest source country and a major destination for international tourism. The tourism industry has grown from small to large, from weak to strong, and has increasingly become an emerging strategic pillar industry and a livelihood and happiness industry with distinct contemporary characteristics, successfully blazing a unique path for China's tourism development. Tourism is an important channel for exchange and mutual learning between different countries and cultures, an effective means of developing the economy and increasing employment, and an important industry for improving people's living standards. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping, based on the overall situation of the Party and the country, has profoundly grasped the laws of cultural and tourism development, and made a series of important instructions,批示, and deployments, drawing a blueprint and clarifying the path for the integrated development of culture and tourism in the new era, and China's tourism industry has entered a period of rapid development. In May, Longsheng, Guangxi, is holding its annual "Ploughing Festival." People immersed in the 2,000-year-old Longji Terraces are like walking into a vibrant three-dimensional agricultural landscape. As an important global agricultural cultural heritage, it attracted more than 4 million domestic and foreign tourists last year. The local area activates a "new engine" for rural revitalization through the integration of culture and tourism. Returning the scenery to the people, no longer simply relying on the ticket economy. As of now, among Zhejiang's 943 A-level tourist attractions, 610 have canceled admission fees. Traditional scenic spots, through quality improvement and upgrading, are building full-functional tourism industry clusters, and overall tourism revenue has increased instead of decreased. In Qufu, Shandong, performances of elegant music themed on "The Book of Songs," the brightly lit Nishan Night Tour Season, and Hanfu garden tours are all ways the local area "revitalizes" excellent traditional Chinese culture through innovation. Nowadays, from group tours and independent travel to cruise tours and self-driving tours, people have more ways to travel; from tapping a phone to book flights and hotels to scanning codes for admission to parks and museums, and the application of self-service audio guides, artificial intelligence, and virtual technology, a rich variety of new tourism formats and scenarios allow people to appreciate and experience the beauty of history, culture, and landscapes during their travels. According to statistics, in 2023, China's domestic tourist trips reached 4.891 billion, an increase of 2.361 billion from the previous year, a growth of 93.3%. Among them, national red tourism receptions reached 1.286 billion person-times, and national rural tourism person-times soared from nearly 800 million to 3 billion, making rural tourism an important emerging industry contributing to rural revitalization. It is estimated that in 2024, the number of domestic tourist trips will exceed 6 billion, and tourism revenue will increase from 4.46 trillion yuan in 2022 to 6 trillion yuan. At the same time, tourism plays an important role in telling China's story, showcasing the image of "Beautiful China," and promoting cultural exchanges. In the first quarter of this year, the number of foreign visitors to China reached 6.575 million, with tourism and sightseeing accounting for the largest proportion, exceeding 30%. "Belt and Road" tourism cooperation and the Asian Tourism Promotion Plan continue to deepen.
CCTV Quick Comment: Accelerate Building a Strong Tourism Nation, Promote High-Quality and Stable Development of the Tourism Industry
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National Water Network Construction Accelerates Across the Board This Year
Since the beginning of this year, China's water conservancy infrastructure construction has accelerated, and the construction of the national water network has comprehensively picked up speed. From January to April, 20 major national water conservancy projects were newly started, including the Le Ping Water Conservancy Hub in Jiangxi, the governance of the Yellow River in Ningxia, and the Meishan Irrigation Area in Hunan, which is 6 more than the same period last year. At the same time, a number of ongoing major water conservancy projects such as the second phase of the Huaihe River into the Sea Channel and the water resource allocation around the Beibu Gulf are accelerating their implementation. As of now, the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project's eastern and central routes has cumulatively diverted over 72 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting over 176 million people in 7 provinces and municipalities along the routes. The Jiangbu Han Project is the first major project to start construction as part of the follow-up projects of the South-to-North Water Diversion. At the construction site of the main water transmission pipeline's outlet section, a double-boom jumbo drill is advancing within the tunnel. Upon completion, the project will connect the Three Gorges Reservoir on the Yangtze River and the Danjiangkou Reservoir, two major strategic water sources. The construction of new and modernized large and medium-sized irrigation areas is also accelerating. From January to April, 927 projects have been implemented, with an investment of 17.5 billion yuan.
On the Fields of Hope - Summer Harvest Season: Ensuring "Sanxia" Production to Solidify a Bountiful Grain Harvest
In recent days, various regions have seized the agricultural season to fully focus on "Sanxia" production (summer harvest, summer planting, and summer field management), laying a foundation for a bumper grain harvest. The wind blows through the wheat fields, which are golden yellow. To ensure a smooth wheat harvest, Sichuan has organized over 700 agricultural machinery emergency service teams, and currently, more than half of the province's 9.1 million mu of wheat has been harvested. Anhui has widely popularized new combined harvesters to help farmers quickly harvest wheat. Jiangsu's over 35 million mu of wheat is expected to yield a bumper harvest, and agricultural technology and plant protection personnel at all levels have gone to the countryside to guide farmers in wheat yield estimation, pest and disease control, and other work. In Ningbo and Tonglu, Zhejiang, intelligent circulating drying machines have been put into use, operating continuously 24 hours a day with real-time monitoring of temperature and moisture, greatly improving the efficiency of wheat harvesting operations. Preparing for the summer harvest. Yuncheng, Shanxi, has made preparations in advance, including agricultural machinery inspection and maintenance, agricultural machinery safety production training, and issuing cross-regional operation permits; Zhoukou, Henan, has actively emptied and combined warehouses at major storage points, optimized storage and collection processes, and improved storage capacity. Currently, early rice in the south is entering the tillering stage. In Nanchang, Jiangxi, 1.935 million mu of early rice are growing well, and farmers are scientifically managing water and timely applying fertilizer, laying a foundation for a bumper summer grain harvest; in Zengcheng, Guangzhou, the local area is promoting rice densification and ear enlargement technology, which is expected to increase rice yield per mu by about 200 jin.
National Day for Helping the Disabled: Technology Assists the Disabled to Share a Better Life
Today (May 19) marks the 34th National Day for Helping the Disabled, with this year's theme being "Technology Aids the Disabled, Sharing a Better Life." Various regions and departments have organized diverse activities. The China Disabled Persons' Federation signed a strategic agreement with the Palace Museum to jointly optimize the museum's accessibility facilities, providing convenience for disabled persons with certificates to visit, designing accessible routes, offering Braille introductions, and reservation services for disabled visitors. Zhejiang, Beijing, and other places have launched "wheelchair-friendly cinemas" to address the difficulty of wheelchair users going to cinemas, allowing wheelchair users to choose specific auditoriums when purchasing tickets. Shandong, Shanghai, Hunan, Jiangxi, and other places have set up technology assistance exhibition areas, allowing disabled people to experience the convenience brought by technology firsthand; Chengdu, Sichuan, has established a special fund for technology assistance actions for the disabled, to be used for relevant product development; Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, has launched an intelligent guided bus assistance system for visually impaired passengers; Liuzhou City Disabled Persons' Auxiliary Devices Center in Guangxi has cooperated with Guangxi University of Science and Technology to increase the research and development of urgently needed auxiliary devices for the disabled and accelerate the transformation of scientific research achievements.
China Tourism Day: Various Regions Launch Diverse Tourism Products
Today (May 19) is China Tourism Day. Various regions held a series of activities and introduced various cultural and tourism benefit measures, bringing rich travel experiences to citizens and tourists. The "Wonderful Beijing, Roam the Capital" series of activities was launched, with Beijing offering a "big package" of cultural and tourism benefits, and will also focus on the coordinated development of culture and tourism in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, creating characteristic cultural and tourism markets for the three regions. Various cities in Guangdong held 287 cultural and tourism activities and launched 602 cultural and tourism benefit measures, including distributing cultural and tourism consumption vouchers and discounted or free admission to scenic spots, further enriching the supply of cultural and tourism products and services. The main venue event for Heilongjiang Tourism Day was held in Yichun, with outdoor camping, forest concerts, and special markets attracting tourists from all over the country. Cycling enthusiasts in Baoding, Hebei, explored rural industries, tasted local specialties, enjoyed natural beauty, and experienced traditional culture. Over 100 scenic spots in Xinjiang offered free admission or ticket discounts, and various prefectures and cities launched over 100 benefit activities and public artistic performances to stimulate the vitality of the tourism market. Jiangsu, with the theme of "Traveling through Watery Jiangsu, Enjoying a Happy Life," released summer tourist routes, allowing tourists to further understand Jiangsu's history, culture, and local customs. Many places in Anhui launched high-quality tourist routes and added micro-scenarios and micro-performances, offering a rich cultural and tourism "feast" to tourists and citizens. Today, Lake Namtso in Tibet opened to tourists, who can not only enjoy the plateau scenery but also experience characteristic folk activities. Guiyang City, Guizhou, held a parade and grand gathering for national unity, with intangible cultural heritage performances such as Lusheng dance, Mugu dance, and Caotang dance taking turns on stage. Hangzhou released 100 micro-landmarks for life, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Relying on the ongoing World Horticultural Exposition, Chengdu, Sichuan, launched night-time consumption experience scenarios for the Expo, with a series of night activities such as "boat trip + hot pot" and "boat trip + opera" creating new cultural tourism experiences for visitors.
China's International Air Passenger Traffic Exceeds 5 Million in April
The reporter learned from the Civil Aviation Administration of China that in April, civil aviation completed a total of 55.95 million passenger trips, a year-on-year increase of 10.6%. Among them, domestic passenger traffic increased by 8.1% compared to the same period in 2019; international passenger traffic exceeded 5 million person-times, recovering to 83.8% of the same period in 2019, with the recovery level exceeding 80% for three consecutive months. Currently, China's international passenger flights connect to 70 countries, including 5 new countries compared to 2019: Kuwait, Serbia, Tanzania, Luxembourg, and Papua New Guinea. Passenger flights between China and countries co-building the "Belt and Road" have recovered to 4053 flights per week, about 76.6% of 2019 levels, which is 3.5 percentage points higher than the industry average recovery level.
China Has Over 50,000 County, Township, and Village Level Passenger-Cargo-Mail Service Stations
Since the beginning of this year, China has vigorously developed the integration of rural passenger, cargo, and postal services. Currently, there are over 50,000 county, township, and village-level integrated passenger, cargo, and postal service stations, effectively unleashing rural consumption potential. In Wudi County, Shandong, Ma Zhenyu, a major processor of reed mats, has started live streaming relying on the village's express delivery outlets. Over 100,000 reed mats are sold through e-commerce live streaming annually, an increase of 50% in income compared to only wholesale domestic sales. Since the beginning of this year, various regions in China have integrated the advantages of rural passenger transport, cargo logistics, and postal express resources to build "one-point multi-functional" integrated rural passenger, cargo, and postal development stations. As of now, over 1,100 county-level administrative regions have carried out integrated rural passenger, cargo, and postal services, and over 50,000 integrated passenger, cargo, and postal stations have been built, with passenger buses annually carrying over 200 million pieces of mail and express parcels.
Frontline Research: Accelerating New Productive Forces - Small Sensors, Big Industry
Since the beginning of this year, various regions have vigorously developed high-tech manufacturing and accelerated the cultivation of new productive forces. Zhengzhou, Henan, has targeted the high-end sensor industry. In just three years, the number of related enterprises has doubled, and output value has increased by 20%. How has the local sensor industry grown larger and stronger? Let's look at the reporter's investigation. When the reporter visited several large sensor enterprises in Zhengzhou, they happened to be launching new products. Flexible tactile sensors implanted in sports shoes monitor human movement data; sensors become "electronic skin" that can be used on humanoid robots; visual sensors are used on flexible production lines to accurately identify more than 2,000 different aluminum plates. Sensors are known as the "neurons" in the new generation information technology industry and are also key components of the Internet of Things. In recent years, the production of new energy vehicles, the intelligent transformation of factories, and the acceleration of urban renewal have brought a large demand for sensors. In Zhengzhou's Smart Sensor Valley, where the sensor industry is most concentrated, the reporter took a tour and found that such small supply and demand matchmaking meetings are held at any time. However, for a period in the past, the sensors produced in Zhengzhou had long R&D cycles and slow iteration speeds. Facing a new round of sensor application explosions, how can Zhengzhou seize the opportunity and ride the momentum? A new type of scientific research institution is quietly growing in the area. In the newly established Henan Smart Sensor Industry Research Institute, the reporter noticed an interesting detail: although everyone wore the same work uniform, the small characters on their name tags were different. Some were from sensor companies, some from universities, some from IoT companies, and some from industry associations. The new type of scientific research institution opened a window from "0" to "1," but to accelerate the listing of new products, it is still necessary to solve the problem of "1" to "100." Under government guidance, a pilot production line with more than 100 sets of high-end precision manufacturing equipment will be shared and used through an industry alliance. In the first quarter of this year, the added value of Zhengzhou's large-scale sensor and related manufacturing industry increased by 18.6% year-on-year, further accelerating its development. More and more sensor enterprises are advancing into high-tech manufacturing, new technology fields, and high-end markets.
New Archaeological Discoveries at Wuwangdun Vividly Showcase Brilliant Markings of Chinese Culture
Since the salvage excavation work of the Wuwangdun Archaeological Project, a major "Archaeological China" project, began in 2020, a large number of precious cultural relics have been extracted and protected, and new discoveries and research results vividly demonstrate the brilliant achievements of Chinese history and culture. More than 3,000 pieces (sets) of various cultural relics have been extracted from the Wuwangdun Tomb in Huainan, Anhui, including over 150 bronze wares of various types, covering cooking utensils, food containers, wine vessels, water vessels, and other previously unseen new forms. At the same time, three li-tripods with constricted necks and folded rims were discovered for the first time, refreshing the archaeological community's understanding of Chu royal tombs. The bronze ritual vessel combination of nine ding tripods and eight gui vessels is concentrated and complete, arranged orderly with lacquerware tables, dou (stemmed bowls), etc., and the food inside the ritual vessels is well preserved, showing the inheritance of Shang and Zhou ritual culture by the Chu state, as well as the diverse colors formed after innovative reforms. The qin, se, sheng, drum, and dancing figurines unearthed this time also give us a new understanding of the Chu state's ritual music culture. Scientific testing of two sets of 23 bianzhong (bronze bells) revealed that their tonal structure is complete, and despite being buried for more than 2,000 years, their sound quality is still clear and ethereal. Along with the bronze ritual music instruments, more than a hundred lacquerware boxes, zu (cutting boards), and other banquet and living utensils, jade articles, lacquerware, and more than 10 kinds of animal and plant remains, as well as traditional Chinese medicinal plant Evodia rutaecarpa, were found, containing rich historical information.
Heavy Rains Persist in Guangdong and Guangxi; Northern and Northeastern China Experience Strong Convective Weather
Today (May 19), Longmen Port Town in Qinzhou, Guangxi, recorded 610.5 millimeters of cumulative rainfall over 24 hours, breaking the local extreme value since meteorological records began. As of 3:00 PM, the local authorities had organized the transfer and evacuation of over 200 trapped residents. Nanning and Beihai experienced urban waterlogging, with water levels exceeding 1 meter in some low-lying areas. The local authorities implemented traffic control on severely waterlogged roads and used high-power drainage vehicles for clearing operations to ensure traffic safety. Due to the rainfall, the Guangtie Group suspended 26 trains from Shenzhen to Xi'an, Shanghai, and other directions from yesterday until 5:00 PM today. Currently, the rain is gradually subsiding, and operations are being restored as the situation allows. The Central Meteorological Observatory predicts that heavy rainfall will continue in some parts of the south today and tomorrow. Among them, some areas in Guangdong will experience extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and gales. Today, many areas in North China and Northeast China also experienced strong convective weather. Affected by this, it is expected that the impact range of high temperatures in the north will shrink and intensity will weaken today and tomorrow. The maximum temperature in some parts of Hebei, Shandong, Henan, and Xinjiang will temporarily fall below 30 degrees Celsius.
Domestic News Briefs
From January to April, China's postal industry delivery volume increased by 21.7%. The reporter learned from the State Post Bureau that from January to April, the cumulative delivery volume of China's postal industry reached 56.95 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 21.7%. Among them, the cumulative express delivery volume reached 50.81 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%. The "Chengdu-Chongqing Comprehensive Transportation Standard System" was released. The Ministry of Transport, together with the State Administration for Market Regulation, Chongqing, and Sichuan, recently jointly released the "Chengdu-Chongqing Comprehensive Transportation Standard System." Focusing on the needs of interconnected transportation infrastructure, integrated transportation services, and coordinated operation management, 50 key standards have been laid out. By 2027, the Chengdu-Chongqing comprehensive transportation standard system will be basically established. The largest offshore photovoltaic project in the country officially started construction. Today (May 19), the country's largest offshore photovoltaic project, the CNNC Tianwan 2GW Beach Photovoltaic Demonstration Project, started construction in Lianyungang, Jiangsu. The total investment of the project is 9.88 billion yuan, and it is expected to be first connected to the grid in September 2024, with an average annual on-grid power generation of 2.234 billion kilowatt-hours during its 25-year operational period. This year, the cumulative operating volume of China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base China-Europe (Asia) freight trains exceeded 30,000 TEUs. The reporter learned from Nanjing Customs that as of now, this year, the cumulative operating volume of China-Europe (Asia) freight trains at the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base has exceeded 30,000 TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 32.8%. The trains cover Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other Central Asian countries and regions, with goods involving more than 100 varieties such as complete vehicles, home appliances, clothing, and food. Xi'an Central Asia Park in Shaanxi opened to visitors. Today (May 19), the Central Asia Park in Xi'an, Shaanxi, opened to visitors. The park covers an area of about 800 mu. At the Silk Road Reception Hall at the main entrance, gifts from various Central Asian countries to Xi'an and local specialty products are displayed. Heilongjiang will update more than 170,000 sets of agricultural machinery this year. Heilongjiang will update more than 170,000 sets of agricultural machinery this year. Currently, Heilongjiang has over 3 million agricultural machines, and large-scale high-end intelligent agricultural machines have covered all aspects of agricultural production, including tillage, planting, management, and harvesting, with a number exceeding 270,000, driving the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting, and harvesting to stabilize above 98%. "Guopin Action 2024" Xiong'an High-Quality Development Special Session was held. Today (May 19), the "Guopin Action 2024" Xiong'an High-Quality Development Special Session was held in Xiong'an New Area. Through online recruitment zones, offline job fairs, and live streaming recruitment, it built a platform for communication and negotiation between employers and talents. As of now, more than 280 units have released over 10,000 talent demands. Bach awarded plaques to CMG's Paris Olympic Games international public signal production and broadcasting team. IOC President Thomas Bach today (May 19) awarded plaques to CMG's Paris Olympic Games broadcasting, technical support, and international public signal production teams at CMG's Shanghai International Media Port, and released CMG's Paris Olympic Games reporting logo. CMG's Paris Olympic Games program "Sports Morning News" was launched simultaneously. As the international mainstream media winning the most bids for Paris Olympic Games broadcasting projects, CMG will send a team of more than 2,000 people, including editorial, broadcasting, and technical support personnel, to participate in the Paris Olympic Games. The Fifth National "Harmonious and Beautiful Countryside Health Run" started in Yibin, Sichuan. Today (May 19), the Fifth National "Harmonious and Beautiful Countryside Health Run" started in Yibin, Sichuan. More than 3,000 participants from across the country participated, connecting harmonious and beautiful villages along the running route to form a rural scenic line, showcasing the achievements of rural revitalization and modern pastoral construction.
Israeli Military Continues Operations in Rafah and Other Areas; Hamas Condemns Israeli Attack on Jabalia Refugee Camp
The Israeli military stated on May 18 that it continued military operations in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, the northern Jabalia refugee camp, and central areas. The Israeli military claimed to have killed over 130 Palestinian militants in eastern Rafah and engaged in close-quarters combat with Palestinian militants multiple times in Jabalia. According to Palestinian media reports on May 18, the Israeli military heavily bombarded the Jabalia refugee camp on that day, killing at least 28 people. According to Al Jazeera today (May 19), an Israeli military attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip killed at least 31 people. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) condemned the Israeli military for destroying entire residential areas, schools, and shelters for displaced persons in the Jabalia refugee camp, which have become targets of Israeli attacks. UN agency states Israeli operation in Rafah forced 800,000 to flee. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on May 18 that since Israel issued mandatory evacuation orders in Rafah on May 6, 800,000 people have been forced to flee Rafah. People lacked safety protection during their evacuation, and their destinations lacked clean water and sanitation facilities. On May 18, Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz demanded that the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu complete the formulation of a post-Gaza war plan by June 8, or he would lead the National Unity Party out of Israel's emergency unity government. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office subsequently issued a statement saying that Gantz's demands would harm Israel's interests.
Russia Claims Continued Advance in Kharkiv; Ukraine Says Measures Being Taken to Stabilize Frontline Situation
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on May 18 that Russian forces had occupied more advantageous positions on multiple fronts and continued to advance deep into the Kharkiv region. In addition, the Russian military destroyed two Ukrainian high-speed unmanned boats in the western Black Sea and on the Dnieper River. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated today (May 19) that Russian air defense systems shot down 9 Ukrainian long-range Army Tactical Missiles and 61 drones. Among them, 57 drones were over the Krasnodar Territory. The Ukrainian side stated on May 18 that Ukrainian forces engaged in multiple skirmishes with Russian forces in the Kharkiv direction. The situation in most areas of the front line remains tense, with Russian forces constantly changing tactics, and Ukrainian forces responding accordingly and taking measures to stabilize the situation. The Ukrainian Air Force stated today that it shot down 37 Russian drones launched in Kyiv, Odesa, and other places. Russian Foreign Minister says military-political confrontation between Russia and West is in full swing. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in Moscow on May 18 that the military and political confrontation between Russia and the West is in full swing. The West is using "imaginary Russian threats" to intensify the arms race. The West's increased provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine is "a signal that it is not ready for serious dialogue," and Russia will defend its interests.
International News Briefs
Protests and Clashes Erupt in New York, Many Arrested. Protests erupted in Brooklyn, New York, on May 18, with demonstrators opposing the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip and US arms supplies to Israel. During the protests, police clashed with some demonstrators, leading to chaotic scenes and multiple arrests by police at the scene. Floods in Western Afghanistan Kill 130. Afghan media reported today (May 19) that floods caused by heavy rains in parts of western Afghanistan have killed at least 130 people, collapsed about 2,000 homes, and destroyed farmlands, bridges, dams, and other facilities in many areas, blocking inter-provincial road traffic in some regions. Fierce Fighting in North Darfur State, Sudan. In recent days, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have engaged in fierce fighting over control of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan. Clashes have continued in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the city, and the ongoing fighting has made it difficult for a large number of injured people to reach hospitals, leading to a humanitarian crisis. El Fasher is a hub for the entry and exit of supplies into North Darfur State, and the escalation of this round of conflict has disrupted the transportation of supplies into and out of the city, leading to widespread shortages of food, drinking water, medicine, and other necessities in El Fasher. Shooting Incident at High School Graduation Ceremony in Missouri, USA. On May 18, a shooting incident occurred at a high school graduation ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in two people being shot. Local police stated that preliminary investigations showed that two groups clashed at the ceremony, at least one person fired a gun during the conflict, multiple vehicles parked nearby were hit, and some people were trampled in the chaos. Currently, the exact number of casualties has not been released.