New Thinking Guides New Journey: Sci-Tech Innovation Leads New Quality Productive Forces to Achieve New Results
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that developing new quality productive forces is an inherent requirement and an important focus for promoting high-quality development, and it is essential to continue making great strides in innovation to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces. Following the direction guided by General Secretary Xi, various regions have adopted tailored measures based on their resource endowments, industrial foundations, and research conditions, continuously fostering new drivers and advantages for development, and new achievements in the development of new quality productive forces are constantly emerging. Since the beginning of this year, China has accelerated the cultivation and growth of new quality productive forces. In the west, green industries represented by new energy are being intensively planned and built; in the central region, industrial transformation and upgrading are steadily advancing, and a modern industrial system is accelerating its construction; in the east, key laboratories are making full efforts in tackling critical challenges, and original innovation capabilities and integrated innovation capabilities have significantly improved. In September last year, during his inspection tour in Heilongjiang, General Secretary Xi Jinping first proposed accelerating the formation of new quality productive forces and elaborated on it in depth on several important occasions thereafter. He pointed out that new quality productive forces are characterized by innovation playing a leading role, breaking away from traditional economic growth models and productivity development paths, possessing high-tech, high-efficiency, and high-quality features, and conforming to the advanced productivity state of the new development philosophy. In line with General Secretary Xi's requirements, various regions are taking scientific and technological innovation as the lead, coordinating the upgrading of traditional industries, the expansion of emerging industries, and the cultivation of future industries. Developing new quality productive forces does not mean neglecting or abandoning traditional industries. In Heilongjiang, the local government is transforming and upgrading traditional industries with new technologies, and has cultivated 14 provincial-level smart factories and 265 digital workshops. Walking into the production workshop of China First Heavy Industries, the machine tools are processing core components of nuclear power equipment. After digital and intelligent transformation, traditional machine tools now have new functions such as data collection and networking, and energy consumption monitoring, significantly improving production efficiency and R\&D capabilities. Strategic emerging industries and future industries are the main battlegrounds for forming new quality productive forces. In Hunan, researchers at the Changsha Beidou Industrial Security Technology Research Institute are working on breakthroughs in spatiotemporal security enhancement technology. Soon, equipment equipped with these Beidou technologies will be applied in the low-altitude economy, improving the positioning accuracy of drones and helicopters in urban environments from within 10 meters to within 1 meter. This year, Hunan will rely on 144 national-level scientific and technological innovation platforms, striving to achieve breakthroughs in over 100 key core technologies and promote more scientific and technological achievements from laboratories to production lines. Planning and building future industries. This year, Guangdong released action plans for five major future industry clusters, targeting cutting-edge industrial directions such as future electronic information, future intelligent equipment, future life and health, future materials, and future green and low-carbon, to build a future industry development matrix. In Shenzhen, humanoid robots have entered new energy vehicle factories for on-site training, further breaking through core technologies such as body control and multimodal perception in integrated application scenarios. By 2025, the core artificial intelligence industry in Guangdong is expected to exceed 300 billion yuan.
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Premier Li Qiang Attends Welcome Banquet Hosted by New Zealand Circles with PM Luxon
On the evening of the 14th local time, Premier Li Qiang attended and delivered a speech at a welcome banquet hosted by various sectors in New Zealand, alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, in Auckland. Approximately 300 representatives from various sectors in New Zealand attended the event. Upon Li Qiang's arrival at the Auckland Museum, the New Zealand side held a Maori welcome ceremony. Local Chinese communities performed lion dances to welcome Premier Li Qiang. In his speech, Li Qiang stated that over the 52 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand, their relationship has long been a "leader" among China's relations with developed countries. Particularly in the past decade since President Xi Jinping's visit to New Zealand and the establishment of the China-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bilateral relations have achieved historic development, which has not only brought tangible benefits to the people of both countries but also strongly promoted regional and global prosperity and stability. These fruitful achievements are largely due to the many similarities between China and New Zealand. Both countries share respect for the natural environment, tolerance for diverse cultures, the pursuit of innovation and creativity, and a wish for world peace. These similarities are a common valuable asset for China and New Zealand, and both sides should cherish and protect them, and strive to make them play a greater role in the future development of China-New Zealand relations. China is willing to work with New Zealand to uphold common values, further promote traditional friendship, strive to build an upgraded version of the China-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, deepen and expand practical cooperation in various fields such as biomedicine, agriculture, food, new energy, and digital economy, strengthen communication and coordination in multilateral areas, so that cooperation results can better benefit the people of both countries and contribute to peace and development in the Asia-Pacific and the world. Li Qiang emphasized that since the beginning of this year, the momentum of China's economic recovery and improvement has continued to consolidate and strengthen. In the long run, the long-term positive trend of the Chinese economy will not change. China's new development is a great opportunity for the world. We are willing to continue sharing opportunities with all countries and achieve common development. Luxon stated in his speech that the relationship with China is one of New Zealand's most important foreign relations. Over the past half-century, New Zealand and China have leveraged their economic complementarity and continuously expanded the breadth and depth of exchanges and cooperation in various fields, injecting strong impetus into the development of both countries. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the New Zealand-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations. New Zealand will continue to prioritize its relationship with China in its foreign relations and is willing to work with China to promote traditional friendship, deepen exchanges and cooperation in economy and trade, agriculture, intellectual property, education, and tourism, strengthen communication and dialogue, and jointly address global challenges such as climate change and environmental protection. Before the welcome banquet, the two premiers met with friendly people from various sectors in New Zealand. Li Qiang expressed gratitude for their long-term contributions to the development of China-New Zealand relations and encouraged them to make continued efforts to play a more positive and constructive role in the development of China-New Zealand relations and the friendship between the two peoples, and to push the China-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level.
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Premier Li Qiang and New Zealand Prime Minister Attend China-New Zealand Education Development Forum
On the afternoon of the 14th local time, Premier Li Qiang attended and delivered a speech at the closing ceremony of the China-New Zealand Education Development Forum in Auckland, alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Approximately 160 university presidents and other education professionals from China and New Zealand attended. Li Qiang stated that education cooperation has long been an important component of China-New Zealand relations, with its breadth and depth continuously expanding, and significant achievements made in talent cultivation, joint research, and academic exchanges. Currently, a new round of scientific and technological revolution is profoundly changing human production and lifestyle, placing higher demands on education in terms of reform and innovation. Education communities in China and New Zealand should cooperate more closely. Li Qiang pointed out that universities in China and New Zealand have always played an important role in promoting educational exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. He expressed hope that they would focus on the direction of global scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, on common challenges facing human society, and on the practical needs of the people of both countries for education, to better promote talent cultivation, joint research, and academic exchanges. In the next five years, China will provide New Zealand with 100 international Chinese language teacher scholarships, 1,000 "Chinese Bridge" summer camp quotas, and 5,000 Chinese language books. China welcomes more young New Zealanders to learn the Chinese language and understand Chinese culture, and supports more young Chinese people to study and visit New Zealand, continuously enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the younger generations of both countries. Luxon stated that long-term education cooperation between New Zealand and China is a key focus of bilateral cooperation, which helps to enhance mutual understanding and benefits the people of both countries. New Zealand will continue to support the deepening of educational cooperation between the two countries. At the closing ceremony, Li Qiang presented Chinese books to representatives of students from Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in New Zealand, and Luxon presented award certificates to recipients of the Prime Minister's Asia Scholarship and the "Three Brothers Cooperation Project" Fund. Wu Zhenglong participated in the above activities.
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Wang Huning Attends Thematic Promotion Meeting on Cross-Strait Integrated Development Pilot Zone Construction
A special promotion meeting for the construction of cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zones was held in Xiamen, Fujian on the 14th. Wang Huning, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that deepening cross-Strait integrated development and supporting Fujian in exploring new paths for cross-Strait integrated development and building a cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zone is a major decision and deployment made by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core. It is necessary to implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, plan and promote the construction of cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zones from a strategic and overall perspective, and push for deeper and more substantive cross-Strait integrated development. It is essential to promote cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, deepen integrated development in various fields across the Strait, and allow Taiwan compatriots to share the opportunities and achievements of Chinese modernization. Wang Huning stated that Fujian has unique advantages in promoting cross-Strait integrated development. It is necessary to support Fujian in taking greater strides in exploring new paths for cross-Strait integrated development and setting a good example for comprehensively deepening cross-Strait integrated development. It is imperative to adhere to the requirements of high-quality development throughout the entire process of cross-Strait integrated development, deepen cross-Strait economic integration, and expand the benefits and sense of gain for people on both sides of the Strait. More conveniences should be provided for Taiwan compatriots, especially young people from Taiwan, to study, live, work, and start businesses in the mainland, and promote the forging of a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation through exchanges, interactions, and integration. It is necessary to explore and innovate new experiences and practices for cross-Strait integrated development, study and resolve difficult and bottleneck issues, and strengthen work coordination and responsibility implementation. Responsible comrades from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, the National Development and Reform Commission, and Fujian Province reported on the progress of the cross-Strait integrated development demonstration zone construction. Responsible comrades from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the People's Bank of China delivered speeches.
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Ding Xuexiang to Hold 5th China-EU High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate at EU Headquarters, Visit Luxembourg
According to our sources, following consultations between China and the EU, and at the invitation of Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Bettel, Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, will travel to the EU headquarters in Brussels from June 17 to 21 for the Fifth China-EU High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate, and will also visit Luxembourg.
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Financial Support for Real Economy Sees Further Improvement in Quality and Efficiency
Data released by the People's Bank of China today (June 14) show that at the end of May, the outstanding balance of social financing was 391.93 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.4%. Among them, loans issued to the real economy amounted to 245.74 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.9%. In May alone, social financing increased by 2.06 trillion yuan, 508.8 billion yuan more than the same period last year. The quality and efficiency of financial support to the real economy have further improved. From the perspective of allocation, credit resources are flowing more to key areas and weak links of the national economy. Green loans, inclusive small and micro loans, and medium- and long-term manufacturing loans continued to maintain a relatively high growth rate of around 20%. Among them, loans to high-tech, "specialized, refined, innovative," and technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises continued to maintain double-digit growth. Loan interest rates remained at historically low levels.
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Promoting High-Quality Development Series Press Conference: Guizhou Strives to Write New Chapter of Chinese Modernization
The State Council Information Office held a press conference today (June 14) on the theme of "Promoting High-Quality Development," where relevant officials from Guizhou Province introduced the situation. Guizhou Province is rich in mineral resources, with reserves of 49 minerals ranking among the top 10 nationwide. Based on its resource endowments, the province is vigorously promoting "precise and refined exploitation of rich minerals," ensuring that mineral resources are accurately explored, well-mined, and effectively utilized. It focuses on building industrial clusters such as deep-processing bases for resources and new comprehensive energy bases, accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system. Guizhou's industrial contribution rate to economic growth has reached 43.8%, becoming the "primary driving force" for development. Focusing on building a new highland for inland open economy, Guizhou Province has concentrated on establishing Guiyang International Land Port, relocating coastal port functions inland, achieving "direct export release and direct import passage," which has significantly improved overall customs clearance efficiency. In the past two years, Guizhou's total import and export volume with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative has increased by an average of 28.4% annually. In recent years, relying on its rich natural resources, Guizhou Province is focusing on creating a number of world-class tourist attractions such as Huangguoshu Waterfall, Chishui Danxia, and Fanjing Mountain, while also promoting the deep integration of culture, sports, and tourism to foster high-quality development of the tourism industry.
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On the Hopeful Fields - Summer Harvest Season: National Summer Planting Accelerates, Water Diversion Ensures Irrigation in Drought-Stricken Areas
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs' latest agricultural dispatch indicates that nearly 60% of summer grain sowing has been completed nationwide, with drought-affected areas in North China and the Yellow River-Huai River region intensifying water dispatch to ensure irrigation. The intended area for summer grain sowing this year is 460 million mu, and major grain-producing regions continue to promote large-scale single-yield improvement actions. Shandong Province's corn single-yield improvement project covers 1.5 million mu. In Feicheng City, 15 excellent and drought-resistant corn varieties have been selected, and high-density planting technology is being promoted to increase corn yield. Currently, summer sowing in Jiangsu has entered its peak period. At Baimahu Farm in Huai'an, Jiangsu, the rice transplanting area this year reaches over 40,000 mu. To seize the agricultural season, multiple machine transplanting teams from inside and outside Jiangsu Province are working simultaneously. Many of them are engaging in cross-regional operations for the first time after purchasing new transplanters this year. Currently, summer sowing in Henan is nearing its end, with over 51 million mu of corn planted across the province. To ensure water for agricultural irrigation, since June 12, 44 Yellow River diversion projects along the Yellow River in Henan have been activated for drought relief water supply, accumulating 42.23 million cubic meters of Yellow River water. Today (June 14), the Ministry of Water Resources initiated a Level III emergency response for drought defense in Henan and Hebei, requiring all controlled reservoirs in the Yellow River, Hai River, and Huai River basins in drought-affected areas to enter drought relief dispatch mode starting today, increasing discharge flow and water volume to ensure water supply for drought relief.
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New Era, New Journey, New Achievements - Practical and Diligent Work: Liaoning Promotes Comprehensive Revitalization Through High-Quality Talent Development
Liaoning is actively building an innovation system for talent, promoting the comprehensive revitalization of Liaoning in the new era through high-quality talent revitalization. Not long ago, the 2024 "Doctor's Trip to Shenyang" special recruitment fair opened in Shenyang, attracting over 6,800 high-level talents from 517 universities at home and abroad. To better align professions with industrial development, the organizational, human resources and social security, and industry and information technology departments of Shenyang City comprehensively introduced Liaoning's industrial foundation and innovation ecosystem to applicants. Over 4,600 individuals signed letters of intent for employment. Promoting the introduction of high-level talents is part of Liaoning's vigorous strategy to strengthen the province through talent. In recent years, Liaoning has accelerated reforms in its talent system and mechanisms, granting greater autonomy to units and talents in terms of professional title evaluation, scientific research fund management, and other aspects. At the same time, the "New Eight-Level Worker" system is being implemented, achieving professional qualification贯通 (interconnection) between highly skilled talents and professional technical talents in fields such as engineering and agriculture. Last year, the province also upgraded and launched the "Xingliao Elite Program," integrating 17 original provincial-level talent projects and providing support and incentive funds amounting to 480 million yuan. A series of policies for attracting and utilizing talent have achieved remarkable results, continuously stimulating the innovation and creativity of talent. In recent years, Liaoning has overcome more than 540 technical challenges and developed over 500 new products in industries such as new materials, automation, and advanced equipment manufacturing. In 2023, Liaoning attracted 4,387 outstanding doctoral and senior professional talents from home and abroad, a year-on-year increase of 77%; attracted 401,000 university graduates, a year-on-year increase of 20.8%; and possesses 1.411 million highly skilled talents, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%. The momentum of regional revitalization and development continues to strengthen.
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Optimizing Government Services: Shandong Creates First-Class Business Environment
Shandong is comprehensively advancing the reform of "efficiently handling one matter" to address bottlenecks and difficulties encountered in project construction and enterprise development, striving to create a first-class business environment. Recently, the Linyi City "12345" government service hotline in Shandong received a request from a newly established enterprise in Hedong District. Due to unfamiliarity with the local situation, the enterprise temporarily struggled to recruit workers. After receiving the enterprise's request, the "12345" hotline platform retrieved information and found that a total of 11 enterprises in Hedong District, including this new one, had similar labor demands. The "12345" platform promptly relayed this information to the competent authorities. From efficiently solving "one matter" to effectively handling "a category of matters," this is a microcosm of Shandong's "efficiently handling one matter" reform. Through the government service platform, enterprises and various government departments are connected, forming a collaborative mechanism. Various regions in Shandong have identified "high-frequency matters" that enterprises need to handle and launched a reform of 100 high-frequency "one-matter" services, promoting enterprises to "enter one door" and achieve "one-stop online processing." Focusing on creating a first-class business environment, Shandong has implemented a series of "efficiently handling one matter" reform measures. For project initiation, a convenient "one matter for commencement" channel has been launched; in response to enterprise demands such as recruitment and employment, a rapid processing mechanism has been established; and a "96178" direct hotline for entrepreneurs to the governor has been set up, establishing a regular communication platform between government and enterprises. These multi-pronged measures aim to create a first-class business environment.
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Domestic News Briefs
Long March 10 Series Carrier Rocket Completes First-Stage Power System Test Today (June 14) afternoon, the Long March 10 series carrier rocket successfully completed its first-stage power system test, with all parameters testing normal. This marks the first system-level large-scale ground test for this series of rockets, fully verifying several key technologies, which will lay a solid foundation for China to achieve a manned lunar landing before 2030. First Issuance of 50-Year Ultra-Long-Term Special Treasury Bonds Today The first issuance of 50-year ultra-long-term special treasury bonds took place today (June 14), with an issue rate of 2.53% and a total issuance of 35 billion yuan. These are book-entry treasury bonds, with interest accruing from June 15 and paid semi-annually. Previously, the Ministry of Finance had issued 20-year ultra-long-term special treasury bonds worth 40 billion yuan and 30-year ones worth 85 billion yuan. According to the issuance plan, a total of 1 trillion yuan in ultra-long-term special treasury bonds will be issued this year. China's Voluntary Blood Donations Reach Record Highs in 2023 Today (June 14) is World Blood Donor Day. The National Health Commission stated that in recent years, various regions have taken measures to optimize blood donation service processes and ensure the safe supply of clinical blood. The number of voluntary blood donations and the total volume in China have achieved continuous growth for over 20 years. In 2023, the number of voluntary blood donations and the total volume increased by 5.9% and 4.8% respectively compared to 2022, reaching historical highs. Third Batch of Central Enterprise Innovation Consortia Launched Today (June 14), the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) launched the third batch of central enterprise innovation consortia. Focusing on key areas such as strategic emerging industries and future industries, the SASAC will support central enterprises in continuing to build 3 and establishing 17 new innovation consortia in directions such as new-generation industrial software, industrial machine tools, and new energy. China Launches 2024 New Energy Vehicle Promotion Campaign in Rural Areas Five departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology today (June 14) launched the 2024 new energy vehicle promotion campaign in rural areas in Changzhou, Jiangsu. The campaign will select and add well-reputed and suitable car models based on the basic conditions and consumption characteristics of different regions, combined with policies such as car trade-ins and addressing shortcomings in charging and swapping infrastructure in county areas, to better meet the consumption needs of rural residents. "High-End Dialogue" to Air Exclusive Interview with Brazilian Vice President Alckmin Tonight Tonight (June 14), CCTV News Channel's "High-End Dialogue" program will broadcast an exclusive interview with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. Alckmin stated that China's development is astonishing and that the development strategies of China and Brazil are highly aligned. He looks forward to strengthening cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The program will also be simultaneously available on new media platforms such as CCTV News, CCTV Video, and https://www.google.com/search?q=CCTV.com.
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International Figures Speak Highly of President Xi Jinping's Video Address at Opening Ceremony of UNCTAD's 60th Anniversary Celebration
UN officials and individuals from various countries stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping's video address at the opening ceremony of the 60th anniversary celebration of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was of great significance, injecting confidence and impetus into strengthening multilateral cooperation and implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Individuals from various countries stated that China practices true multilateralism, adheres to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results, promotes South-South cooperation, and continuously injects confidence into the common development and prosperity of all countries.
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Israeli Military Says It Struck Over 45 Targets in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Armed Groups Claim Attacks in Southern Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated on the 13th that the Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on over 45 targets in the Gaza Strip, including military structures of Palestinian militants, rocket launch sites, and tunnel shafts. Multiple Palestinian armed factions claimed on the 13th that they used mortars, rockets, and other weapons to attack Israeli forces in various locations, including Gaza City and the Netzarim Corridor, and used rockets to strike targets in southern Israel. Clashes Continue Near Lebanon-Israel Provisional Border, Causing Casualties The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated on the 13th that northern Israel was attacked by more than 40 rockets from Lebanon that day, resulting in two injuries. Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group, claimed on the same day that it used rockets and drones to strike Israeli military camps and other targets in northern Israel and the Golan Heights. According to Lebanese media reports on the same day, the Israeli military launched attacks on several towns on the Lebanese side of the provisional border on the 13th, causing casualties and igniting fires. Houthi Group Claims Attacks on 3 Cargo Ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; US Says It Struck Multiple Houthi Targets The Yemeni Houthi group claimed on the 13th that it used drones and ballistic missiles to attack three cargo ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The U.S. military stated that a cargo ship was hit by a Houthi missile and caught fire in the Gulf of Aden that day, injuring one crew member, and that the U.S. military struck Houthi naval vessels and drones.
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International News Briefs
Russia claims to have struck Ukrainian ammunition depots, while Ukraine states it repelled multiple Russian attacks. Russia's Ministry of Defense announced on the 13th that Russian forces repelled Ukrainian attacks in several directions and struck Ukrainian electronic warfare stations, ammunition depots, and other targets. Ukraine stated on the 13th that its forces repelled multiple Russian attacks in the Kharkiv, Pokrovsk, and other directions. The White House issued a statement on the 13th, announcing that the United States and Ukraine signed a bilateral security agreement on that day. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on the 14th that the document has no legal force. Furthermore, regarding the decision by the US and Western countries to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to provide a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, Zakharova condemned the move as a "criminal act" and stated that Russia would take retaliatory measures that would be extremely painful for the West. OPEC Says Long-Term Oil Demand Will Not Peak The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report on the 12th stating that global oil demand growth would slow in the coming years and that the global oil market might be oversupplied by 2029. In response, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais stated on the 13th that global oil demand would not peak. OPEC predicts that by 2045, global oil demand will increase to 116 million barrels per day, and possibly even higher.