Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently emphasized during an inspection tour in Qinghai that the province must conscientiously implement the decisions and部署 of the Party Central Committee, fully, accurately, and comprehensively apply the new development philosophy, firmly grasp Qinghai's strategic position in the overall national development, give full play to its own advantages, adhere to deepening reform and expanding opening up, prioritize ecological protection and green development, and uphold ethnic unity and common prosperity. He urged the province to make greater progress in promoting ecological protection and high-quality development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and strive to write the Qinghai chapter of Chinese modernization. From June 18 to 19, accompanied by Chen Gang, Secretary of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee, and Wu Xiaojun, Governor of Qinghai, Xi Jinping conducted investigations in schools and religious venues in Xining City. On the afternoon of the 18th, Xi Jinping first visited Guoluo Xining Ethnic Middle School. This is a boarding school affiliated with the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, built with investment and assistance from Shanghai. Xi Jinping listened to a briefing on the educational assistance and school construction in Qinghai by eastern regions such as Shanghai, and inquired in detail about the student composition, curriculum design, physical exercise, and Mandarin proficiency. He also visited the cafeteria and dormitories to check students' dining and accommodation conditions, instructing cafeteria staff to ensure food safety and nutritious meals for students. Afterward, he went to the classroom of Class 1, Grade 1, to observe a political and ideological education class on the theme of "New Era, New Homeland." Xi Jinping was very pleased to learn that the school integrates political and ideological education into daily teaching, heard the children recount the gratifying changes in their hometowns in the new era, and saw their artwork. He said that the East-West collaboration and paired assistance, including education, have achieved remarkable results, fully demonstrating the advantages of the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, and fully reflecting the warmth of the Chinese national family. He emphasized that strengthening the sense of community for the Chinese nation should be a key focus of the school's political and ideological education. It is important to tell the stories of the Communist Party of China and socialism with Chinese characteristics, the stories of comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization in the new era, and the stories of the Chinese national community and ethnic unity and progress, so as to instill the sense of community for the Chinese nation in children from an early age. In the square in front of the teaching building, teachers and students gathered around, greeting the General Secretary loudly. Xi Jinping cordially told them that his first stop in Xining was to visit the teachers and students. He noted that this middle school, assisted by Shanghai, has achieved significant and far-reaching results in cultivating children of various ethnic groups from the Golog pastoral areas. He hoped that the children would cherish the excellent conditions here, be grateful, study hard, develop comprehensively in terms of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, and aspire to become successors and builders of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, striving to seize opportunities to achieve personal brilliance. He wished the children academic success and healthy growth. Subsequently, Xi Jinping visited Hongjue Temple in Chengzong District, Xining City. In the front courtyard of the temple, the head of the Hongjue Temple Democratic Management Committee presented a Hada to the General Secretary, and monks greeted him with incense burners and ceremonial umbrellas. Xi Jinping visited the exhibition of the Qinghai Provincial Ethnic Unity and Progress Education Base, learning about the temple's history and the care and promotion of ethnic and religious work by elder revolutionaries. He entered the main hall, where he was briefed on the temple's efforts to strengthen daily management and promote ethnic unity and progress. Xi Jinping pointed out that Hongjue Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, has played an important bridge and link role in enhancing the connection between successive central governments and Tibetan Buddhism. He stressed the need to protect this precious historical and cultural heritage and make new contributions to forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promoting ethnic unity and progress. He also called for learning from elder revolutionaries to better carry out the Party's united front work, ethnic work, and religious work in the new era. Xi Jinping emphasized that comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization requires the united struggle of all ethnic groups across the country, including the vast number of religious believers. He expressed hope that the Tibetan Buddhist community in Qinghai would carry forward the fine traditions of patriotism and love for their religion, promote religious harmony, social harmony, and ethnic harmony, and play an active role in the process of Chinese modernization. On the morning of the 19th, Xi Jinping listened to a work report from the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee and Government, affirming the achievements made in various aspects of Qinghai's work. Xi Jinping pointed out that Qinghai bears the important mission of maintaining ecological security, and industrial development must adhere to the principle of "doing some things and not doing others," focusing on cultivating a modernized industrial system that reflects local characteristics and advantages. He urged effective aggregation of resources and factors to accelerate the construction of a world-class salt lake industrial base, and to build a national clean energy industrial highland, an international ecological tourism destination, and a production base for green organic agricultural and livestock products. He stressed the need to grasp both scientific research and technological transformation, widely apply new technologies, transform and upgrade traditional industries and develop strategic emerging industries according to local conditions, and cultivate new quality productive forces. He called for further comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up, optimizing the business environment, actively aligning with major strategies such as the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and promoting the construction of the Green Silk Road. He also emphasized coordinating regional development within the province, giving full play to the supporting roles of Xining, Haidong, and Haixi, and developing county economies and characteristic industries according to local conditions. Xi Jinping emphasized that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem is rich and diverse, yet also very fragile. Strengthening ecological environmental protection and maximizing ecological functions are the main tasks for this region. He urged always prioritizing ecological protection and green development, conscientiously implementing the Law on Ecological Protection of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, fully implementing the requirements of the main functional area planning, and building the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau into a highland of ecological civilization. He also stressed adhering to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, accelerating the implementation of major projects for the protection and restoration of important ecosystems, and consolidating and enhancing the effectiveness of ecological environmental protection. The top priority is to protect Sanjiangyuan, the "Water Tower of China," protect biodiversity, and enhance water conservation capacity. He called for strengthening the construction of a nature reserve system dominated by national parks, and building a model of nature reserves with national representation and world influence. He also urged orderly promotion of energy saving and carbon reduction in key areas, developing eco-friendly industries, and accelerating the construction of a new energy system. Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to effectively guarantee and improve people's livelihoods, doing what is feasible and within their means, and undertaking more practical matters that conform to public opinion, benefit people's livelihoods, and warm people's hearts, diligently solving the urgent, difficult, and eagerly anticipated problems of the masses. He called for overall planning of the layout of basic public service facilities, focusing on enhancing the balanced accessibility of basic public services. Rural revitalization should highlight increasing farmers' and herdsmen's income, accelerate the revitalization of plateau characteristic seed industries, develop green organic agriculture and animal husbandry, and establish brands for plateau specialty products. He urged promoting the construction of beautiful plateau villages and advocating for changes in customs. He also called for implementing mechanisms to monitor and assist in preventing a return to poverty, ensuring no large-scale return to poverty occurs. He stressed continuing to do well in the post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction work in Jishishan and strengthening disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief capabilities. Xi Jinping emphasized that Qinghai is a province with a concentrated distribution of ethnic minorities in China, and it is necessary to continue to do well in ethnic and religious work. He called for comprehensively implementing the Party's major policies on ethnic work in the new era, adhering to the forging of a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation as the main line, extensively carrying out ethnic unity and progress initiatives, and promoting the all-round integration, extensive interaction, exchange, and mingling of all ethnic groups. He also urged comprehensively implementing the Party's theories and policies on religious work in the new era, adhering to the Chinese orientation of religions in China, and strengthening the management of religious affairs in accordance with the law, especially the management of religious activity venues. Xi Jinping pointed out that Party discipline education is currently underway, and it is necessary to truly grasp and learn, and see it through to the end, promoting understanding, knowledge, and clarity of discipline to facilitate compliance, adherence, and enforcement of discipline. He called for vigorously promoting the spirit of the times centered on reform and innovation and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau spirit, inspiring Party members and cadres to further emancipate their minds, change their concepts, be enterprising, and take responsibility. He also stressed adhering to an integrated approach to Party spirit, Party conduct, and Party discipline, and linking rectifying conduct, enforcing discipline, and combating corruption, promoting the normalization and long-term effectiveness of conduct building, and continuously deepening the rectification of formalism to reduce burdens at the grassroots level. He called for improving the integrated mechanism for daring not to corrupt, being unable to corrupt, and having no desire to corrupt, and leading to the formation of a positive social ecology with a clean and upright political ecology. Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, and responsible comrades from relevant central and state organs accompanied the inspection.
Our station today (June 20) broadcast CCTV Express Commentary "Striving to Write the Qinghai Chapter of Chinese Modernization."
On June 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 World Intelligence Expo. Xi Jinping pointed out that artificial intelligence is an important driving force for a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and will have a profound impact on global economic and social development and human civilization. China attaches great importance to the development of artificial intelligence, actively promotes the deep integration of the internet, big data, artificial intelligence, and the real economy, cultivates and strengthens the intelligent industry, accelerates the development of new quality productive forces, and provides new momentum for high-quality development. China is willing to work with all countries in the world to seize the opportunities of digitalization, networking, and intelligent development, deepen international cooperation in artificial intelligence development and governance, and strive to promote the healthy development of artificial intelligence, promote world economic growth, and enhance the well-being of people in all countries. The 2024 World Intelligence Expo, with the theme "Intelligence Drives the World, Future Empowers Action," is jointly hosted by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, and opened in Tianjin today.
On June 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with President Christine Carla Kangaloo of Trinidad and Tobago to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Xi Jinping pointed out that Trinidad and Tobago is an important country in the Caribbean region and a comprehensive cooperative partner of China in the region. Over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China-Trinidad and Tobago relations have maintained a sound momentum of development, with continuously deepening political mutual trust and fruitful cooperation in various fields, benefiting the people of both countries. I attach great importance to the development of China-Trinidad and Tobago relations and am willing to work with Madam President to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to continuously advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and elevate the China-Trinidad and Tobago comprehensive cooperative partnership to a new level. Kangaloo stated that the establishment of diplomatic ties between Trinidad and Tobago and China was based on their shared desire to develop friendly relations and cooperation. For a long time, Trinidad and Tobago and China have always upheld the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties and continuously strengthened the bond between the two peoples. She believed that in the new era, Trinidad and Tobago-China relations will continue to bring benefits to both countries. On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago. Li Qiang stated that Trinidad and Tobago is a good friend and good partner of China in the Caribbean region, and over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries has been fruitful. China attaches importance to China-Trinidad and Tobago relations and is willing to continuously expand and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago. Rowley stated that Trinidad and Tobago-China relations are built on mutual respect, mutual trust, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, which serves the interests of both sides. Trinidad and Tobago firmly adheres to the One-China policy and is committed to working with China to promote peace and happiness for the people of both countries.
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Polish President Andrzej Duda will pay a state visit to China from June 22 to 26.
The Central Military Commission Political Work Conference was held in Yan'an, Shaanxi from June 17 to 19. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech, emphasizing the need to uphold the absolute leadership of the Party over the army, implement the strategy of political army building in the new era, carry forward the spirit of thorough self-revolution, continuously deepen political rectification, and provide a strong political guarantee for the cause of strengthening the army. The conference representatives deeply felt that Chairman Xi's personal decision to hold this landmark and historic conference in Yan'an was a spiritual purification by looking back at tradition and forging in fire, and a political mobilization for united struggle and overcoming difficulties, which will surely lead to a new chapter in political army building, forge our Party's heroic army to be purer and stronger, and welcome the 100th anniversary of the founding of the army with outstanding achievements. On the afternoon of the 17th, Chairman Xi led the CMC leadership and principal responsible comrades from various departments and units to visit the Wangjiaping revolutionary site, reliving the glorious years and carrying forward the red gene. At the subsequent conference, Chairman Xi systematically summarized the historic achievements of political army building in the new era, deeply elaborated on the main content of the political army building strategy in the new era, clearly put forward the requirements of political army building in the new era, and made strategic deployments for advancing political army building on the new journey. Chairman Xi emphasized the need to continuously advance political army building to ensure that the People's Army forever retains its nature and purpose, always dares to fight and win, always unites and struggles, always produces talented individuals, always remains pure and glorious, and always strictly adheres to laws and regulations. He clarified six key areas of work that must be done well to deepen and solidify political army building and provide a strong political guarantee for the cause of strengthening the army. Currently, the People's Army is at a critical juncture in the new era and new journey, striving to build a world-class military. Chairman Xi led senior military cadres back to Yan'an, once again tracing back to the roots, and writing a new chapter in political army building. The conference representatives were deeply inspired and greatly encouraged. They stated that they would bear in mind the Commander's entrustment, fulfill their original mission, take the lead in carrying forward the Yan'an spirit, take the lead in strengthening revolutionary forging, unify thought, unify will, and unify action, and inspire and lead the troops to overcome difficulties with excellent conduct and image, continuously advancing the cause of strengthening the army.
On the afternoon of June 19, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with Malaysian King Ibrahim at the National Palace of Malaysia. Li Qiang first conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings to Ibrahim, stating that the purpose of this visit to Malaysia is to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and promote the further development of China-Malaysia relations. China is willing to work with Malaysia to continuously deepen political mutual trust, maintain close high-level exchanges, take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity, and be guided by the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future, better leverage complementary advantages, continuously upgrade cooperation between the two countries, and better benefit the people of both countries. Both sides should further strengthen exchanges and mutual learning in education, youth, and other fields to consolidate the public foundation of China-Malaysia friendship. Ibrahim asked Li Qiang to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping, stating that Malaysia attaches great importance to Malaysia-China relations and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in trade, economy, science and technology, tourism, and other fields to elevate Malaysia-China relations to a new level. He welcomed Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Malaysia.
On the evening of June 19, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and delivered a keynote speech at a reception in Kuala Lumpur, co-hosted with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia and the "Year of China-Malaysia Friendship." Approximately 500 representatives from various sectors of China and Malaysia participated. Li Qiang stated that, as President Xi Jinping pointed out, China and Malaysia are neighbors who have been friends for a thousand years, friends who connect with their hearts, and partners who cooperate for win-win outcomes. Looking back at the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia, the two countries have adhered to strategic autonomy, win-win cooperation, mutual assistance, and cultural affinity. These are important experiences and inspirations accumulated during the development of China-Malaysia relations. This year marks the "Year of China-Malaysia Friendship," and the word "friendship" carries significant weight, being especially precious in today's era. We must focus more on mutually beneficial cooperation and thoroughly abandon zero-sum game thinking and practices; we must pay more attention to empathetic understanding, following the principle of "do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire"; and we must promote the spirit of friendship, calling on and inspiring more people to work together to overcome challenges and build a shared future. Li Qiang pointed out that "friendship" is the defining characteristic of China-Malaysia interactions. China-Malaysia relations are now at a new starting point. We must carry forward traditional friendship, promote development synergy, deepen exchanges and mutual learning, and strengthen unity and coordination, integrating the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future into all aspects of bilateral cooperation, to better benefit the people of both countries and jointly build a peaceful, stable, prosperous, beautiful, and friendly Asian homeland. Anwar stated that over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Malaysia-China relations have flourished, bringing immense benefits to the people of both countries. Malaysia always views Malaysia-China relations from a strategic height, supports President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, and is willing to work with China to deepen practical cooperation in various fields, advance major projects such as the East Coast Rail Link, strengthen civilization exchanges and mutual learning, and jointly usher in a new era of Malaysia-China relations. Before the reception began, the two prime ministers jointly visited a photo exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations and exchanged commemorative gifts.
On the afternoon of June 19, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim jointly attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gombak Station of the Malaysia East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and delivered speeches. Li Qiang first extended his regards to the builders from both countries who have worked tirelessly. Li Qiang said that the Malaysia East Coast Rail Link is a flagship project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China and Malaysia. He expressed confidence that with the joint efforts of both sides, the project will be built into a high-quality, efficient, safe, and reliable exemplary project, and become a model for Belt and Road cooperation. Li Qiang stated that the ECRL project is not just a transportation artery but will also play an important role in promoting development, creating jobs, and improving people's livelihoods. China is willing to work hand in hand with Malaysia to make the ECRL a true road to prosperity and happiness that benefits the people. China is also willing to actively explore the connection of the ECRL with the China-Laos and China-Thailand railways to better advance the construction of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, playing a greater role in enhancing regional connectivity and deepening the ASEAN Community building. Anwar stated that the ECRL project connects the east and west coasts of Malaysia and is of great significance for promoting Malaysia's economic and social development. He thanked Chinese and Malaysian local enterprises for cooperating in advancing this important project. He believed that with the joint efforts of Malaysia and China, leveraging "China speed" and advanced technology, the ECRL project will be completed soon, injecting strong impetus into the development of Malaysia and regional countries. Subsequently, the two prime ministers jointly pushed a lever, officially initiating the construction of the Gombak Station. Wu Zhenglong participated in the above activities. The Malaysia East Coast Rail Link starts from Kota Bharu in the north, extends south to Kuantan, and then turns west to Port Klang, with a total length of 665 kilometers. It is currently the largest single transportation infrastructure project undertaken by a Chinese enterprise overseas.
On June 18, Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, in Brussels, Belgium, and jointly held the fifth China-EU High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate. Ding Xuexiang stated that in recent years, President Xi Jinping and EU leaders have held multiple meetings and reached many consensuses on strengthening China-EU cooperation in green transformation. We should jointly implement the important consensuses of China-EU leaders, promote more fruitful results in green transformation cooperation, and consolidate the stable and positive momentum of China-EU relations. Ding Xuexiang pointed out that China firmly implements its national strategy to address climate change, and its achievements in green and low-carbon development are evident. China and the EU share broad common interests in green transformation. It is necessary to effectively leverage the role of the high-level dialogue mechanism, seek common ground while reserving differences, move in the same direction, deeply explore the potential for cooperation in key areas, focus on building consensus in multilateral processes, and maintain the positive momentum of environmental and climate cooperation. Ding Xuexiang emphasized that electric vehicles are iconic products of the green and low-carbon transformation of energy. The EU's imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is a typical protectionist measure, which is detrimental to the EU's green transformation and harms the overall cooperation in global climate change response. He expressed hope that the EU side would enhance the consistency of its policies on cooperation with China in environment, climate, and economic and trade fields, avoid hindering the green transformation process due to economic and trade frictions, and avoid setting green barriers that interfere with normal economic and trade cooperation. Both sides should properly handle economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation. China's determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests is unwavering. Šefčovič stated that the EU side appreciates China's strong measures and notable achievements in promoting green and low-carbon development, and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in areas such as addressing climate change and protecting the ecological environment, promote the success of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and lead global environmental and climate governance. The EU side attaches importance to the development of the electric vehicle industry and is willing to properly handle differences with China through dialogue. On June 19, Ding Xuexiang met with Belgian caretaker Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Brussels. Ding Xuexiang stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and Belgian leaders, the China-Belgium all-round friendly cooperative partnership has yielded fruitful results. Both sides should continue to consolidate political mutual trust, deepen cooperation in economy and trade, science and technology, and green development, strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and promote greater development of China-Belgium relations. He expressed hope that Belgium would play a constructive role in promoting deeper practical cooperation between China and the EU and managing economic and trade differences. De Croo stated that Belgium attaches importance to relations with China, adheres to the One-China principle, and is willing to strengthen communication and deepen exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields.
Currently, many southern regions are focusing on flood prevention priorities, continuously carrying out various rescue and disaster relief efforts, and accelerating the repair of damaged infrastructure to minimize disaster losses. Guangdong is mobilizing all forces to the front lines to actively carry out rescue and disaster relief operations. In severely affected areas such as Pingyuan and Jiaoling in Meizhou, damaged roads are being rushed to be reopened. The Guangdong Provincial Emergency Aviation Rescue Center has dispatched aviation rescue helicopters to transport generators, food, drinking water, and other supplies to affected villages, while also transferring trapped people and injured individuals. Wuping County, Longyan City, Fujian Province, has dispatched emergency management, transportation, and other forces to disaster sites, mobilizing nearly 300 sets of flood prevention and rescue equipment and materials such as assault boats, rubber rafts, and life jackets, as well as large transport equipment like excavators and loaders, for emergency rescue. As of 12:00 today (June 20), Wuping County has evacuated over 68,000 people. Affected by continuous rainfall, water levels in some sections of the Xiangjiang, Zishui, and Yuanjiang rivers, three of Hunan's four major rivers, have risen by 3 to 7.5 meters recently, and many small and medium-sized rivers have experienced flood events. Various localities are taking strict precautions, and over 23,000 people have been urgently evacuated from affected areas. Today, many areas in Anhui experienced rainfall, with some areas in Huangshan City experiencing torrential rain, and some villages and towns were surrounded by floods. Currently, nearly 900 emergency rescue teams across the city are actively carrying out rescue and disaster relief efforts and transferring people from dangerous areas. Several rivers in Guangxi have experienced flood levels above warning thresholds, and some areas in Guilin have suffered from waterlogging. Rescue personnel promptly evacuated trapped individuals. As water levels recede, urban transportation is gradually resuming. Jiangxi is closely monitoring key areas such as mountains, reservoirs, and rivers, strengthening responsibilities and coordination, monitoring disaster warnings in real-time, and identifying potential risks. Today, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level IV emergency response for flood control in Anhui, Chongqing, and Hubei. The National Disaster Reduction Committee raised the national disaster relief emergency response level to Level III for the severe flood disaster in Guangdong Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management, in conjunction with relevant departments, urgently allocated 30,000 pieces of central disaster relief materials to Guangxi. The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Water Resources, recently allocated 916 million yuan in central fiscal funds for water conservancy disaster relief. Among them, 499 million yuan was allocated to support flood relief and safe flood season operations in Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, and other areas, with a focus on subsidizing the repair of water conservancy projects damaged by floods.
The 2024 World Intelligence Expo opened this morning (June 20) in Tianjin, where participants from 49 countries and regions gathered to discuss new models of intelligent industry development and seek new opportunities. Over 550 exhibiting enterprises and institutions participated in this expo, with a total exhibition area of 100,000 square meters. It features 10 major themed exhibition areas, including artificial intelligence, intelligent connected vehicles, and intelligent manufacturing, and also includes special zones focusing on hot topics such as large models and the low-altitude economy, establishing an important platform for showcasing cutting-edge intelligent technology achievements. In addition, this expo will centrally release 94 new products, new technologies, and new achievements, 48 of which are being unveiled for the first time.
The total foreign trade value of the nine mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area exceeded 3.4 trillion yuan in the first five months. Reporters learned from Shenzhen Customs that from January to May this year, the total foreign trade value of the nine mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area reached 3.45 trillion yuan, hitting a new historical high for the same period, an increase of 13.8% year-on-year. Among them, Shenzhen's import and export value accounted for 52.6% of the total foreign trade value of the nine mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. China's Advertising Industry Development Index increased by 9.1% in 2023. The State Administration for Market Regulation announced today (June 20) that the "China Advertising Industry Development Index Report" shows that in 2023, China's advertising industry development index was 119.0 points, a year-on-year increase of 9.1%, indicating a vigorous development trend in China's advertising industry. Among them, the four indicators of industrial strength, industrial environment, social benefits, and economic benefits all significantly improved. Beihai Intermodal Center of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor Officially Operational. The Beihai Intermodal Center of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor recently officially commenced operations. Its container handling capacity can reach 180,000 TEUs per year, which will significantly improve the container handling efficiency and cargo capacity of Beihai Tieshan Port, further optimizing the collection and distribution system of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor, enhancing transport capacity, and reducing transport costs. Ministry of Education's 2024 College Entrance Examination "Cloud Consultation Week" to Provide Free Application Guidance. The 2024 College Entrance Examination "Cloud Consultation Week" will be held from June 22 to 28 on the Ministry of Education's "Sunshine College Entrance Examination Information Platform." During the event, the platform will provide two methods: text Q&A and live video broadcast. Text Q&A consultation hours will be from 9:00 to 17:00, offering accurate, authoritative, thoughtful, and detailed guidance and services for college application to students and parents.
On June 19, the Chinese representative delivered a joint statement on behalf of the Group of Friends for Dialogue and Cooperation to Promote Human Rights and other parties at the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement pointed out that the realization of human rights for all is a common pursuit of human society. International human rights mechanisms, including the Human Rights Council, should uphold fairness and justice, abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, follow the principles of universality, impartiality, objectivity, non-politicization, and non-selectivity, resolutely oppose double standards, bullying, and unilateralism, and play their due role in carrying out constructive dialogue and cooperation among countries on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
Palestinian media reported on June 19 that from the night of June 18 to June 19, the Israeli Defense Forces launched attacks on several areas in the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City in the north, Khan Younis in the south, and Nuseirat refugee camp in the center, causing more civilian casualties. Multiple Palestinian armed factions claimed on June 19 to have attacked Israeli military targets and supply lines in Gaza City, Jabalia refugee camp, and other areas. Lebanon-Israel Clashes Continue; Hezbollah Says Prepared for Worst-Case Scenario. The Israeli Defense Forces stated on June 19 that they shelled rocket launching areas in southern Lebanon that day. Israeli warplanes also airstriked Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon. Lebanese Hezbollah armed group claimed on the same day to have attacked Israeli spy facilities near the Lebanon-Israel temporary border. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said in a speech on June 19 that he was prepared for the "worst-case scenario," and if the Israeli military launched a full-scale war on Lebanon, all of Israel would become a target for Hezbollah's attacks.
Russian President Putin Visits Vietnam. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, early this morning (June 20), beginning his state visit to Vietnam. Vietnamese President To Lam held talks with Putin today, discussing issues such as strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional cooperation. South African President Ramaphosa Sworn In, Begins New Term. On June 19, South African President and African National Congress leader Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, beginning his new term. Ramaphosa stated that South Africa will continue to be committed to achieving economic recovery and improving people's livelihoods. Wildfires Rage in New Mexico, USA. Wildfires have been raging in New Mexico recently. US media reported on June 19, citing New Mexico police, that two wildfires in the state have resulted in two deaths and the destruction of approximately 1,400 buildings. Currently, the two wildfires have burned over 93 square kilometers, and both are out of control. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency. Additionally, wildfires in California are also ongoing. US Media Reports Ohio Train Derailment Pollution Affects 16 States. According to US media reports on June 19, a study released today showed that pollution from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February last year has affected 16 states across the United States. The report also stated that a survey by University of Kentucky experts in the East Palestine area showed that about three-quarters of local residents' health was affected by the accident. On February 3, 2023, the freight train derailed in East Palestine, leading to a toxic chemical spill and causing an environmental disaster.
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