Xi Jinping Stresses Building Yellow River Basin Ecological Protection and High-Quality Development Pilot Zone During Ningxia Inspection, Urges Writing Ningxia Chapter in Chinese Modernization
When recently inspecting Ningxia, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized that Ningxia must thoroughly implement the new development philosophy, adhere to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, take fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation as its main task, and take the construction of a pioneering zone for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin as its driving force. It should coordinate the promotion of high-quality development and high-level protection, comprehensively deepen reform and expand opening up, advance new-type urbanization and rural revitalization, and promote ethnic unity and common prosperity. Ningxia should accelerate the building of a beautiful new Ningxia with a prosperous economy, ethnic unity, a beautiful environment, and affluent people, striving to write its chapter in Chinese modernization. On June 19, after concluding his inspection in Qinghai, Xi Jinping arrived in Ningxia. That afternoon, accompanied by Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Regional Party Committee, and Zhang Yupeng, Chairman of the Autonomous Regional Government, he conducted research in Yinchuan City. Changcheng Garden Community in Jinfeng District, Yinchuan City, is a large multi-ethnic community. Xi Jinping first visited the community's Party-Mass Service Center, where he toured the convenient service hall, community health station, and charity supermarket, listening to briefings on community work and gaining detailed insights into how the community leverages the role of grassroots Party organizations, organizes neighborhood activities, and provides convenient and beneficial services to the public. Afterward, he visited the community activity room, observing residents' paper-cutting creations and dance rehearsals with great interest, engaging in cordial exchanges with them, and encouraging retired residents to not only be well-cared for and happy in their old age but also to continue contributing. Xi Jinping pointed out that community Party organizations are the nerve endings of the Party's connection with the grassroots masses and must play a leading role in the community. When community Party organizations are well-built and strengthened, community work gains its backbone. It is essential to adhere to Party building leadership, focus closely on addressing the urgent concerns of residents, and carry out all work serving the people thoroughly, meticulously, and effectively. Xi Jinping visited the home of community resident Zhao Shoucheng, where he sat down with the family to chat, inquiring about their employment, income, medical insurance reimbursement, and children's schooling, praising their happy lives, and encouraging the children to develop comprehensively in terms of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. Zhao Shoucheng told the General Secretary that the local Party Committee and government are very concerned about community construction, especially in renovating old residential areas and enriching residents' cultural and recreational lives, doing many practical things. People of all ethnic groups live in harmony in the community, leading very comfortable lives. Xi Jinping emphasized that our Party is a Party that serves the people wholeheartedly, and people of all ethnic groups, every household, are my concern. He expressed hope that they would build their families better and make their lives more prosperous. In the evening, the community square was bustling with activity. When residents saw the General Secretary, they gathered around, warmly applauding to welcome him. Xi Jinping cordially told everyone, "Four years later, I am again in Ningxia to visit cadres and people of all ethnic groups, and I am very happy to see you all\!" The Chinese nation is one big family, and people of all ethnic groups should be closely united like pomegranate seeds. It is essential to continuously strengthen the sense of community for the Chinese nation, closely connect the hearts of people of all ethnic groups, broadly gather strength from all sides, jointly advance Chinese modernization, and collectively achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. On the morning of the 20th, Xi Jinping listened to the work report of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Regional Party Committee and Government, affirming the achievements made in Ningxia's work. Xi Jinping pointed out that Ningxia has a unique geographical environment and resource endowments, and it must take a path of specialized and differentiated industrial development to build a modern industrial system that reflects Ningxia's advantages and has strong competitiveness. Ningxia's modern coal chemical and new materials industries, clean energy industries such as wind power, photovoltaic, and hydrogen energy, and characteristic industries such as wine and goji berries, must be carefully cultivated and developed sustainably. Cultural and tourism integration should be strengthened, actively developing characteristic tourism and all-for-one tourism. The integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation should be enhanced, efforts to transform and apply scientific and technological achievements should be intensified, traditional industries should be promoted for transformation and upgrading, strategic emerging industries should be cultivated, and new quality productive forces should be developed according to local conditions. The Yellow River irrigation area in northern Ningxia, the arid belt in the central part, and the southern mountainous areas each have their characteristics. It is necessary to accurately grasp the industrial development foundations, resource and environmental capacities, and opening-up potential of each region, strengthen overall planning and industrial cooperation, and promote the formation of a development pattern that integrates mountains and rivers, urban and rural areas, and regional linkages. Xi Jinping emphasized that Ningxia must focus on deepening reforms in key areas and explore reforms with local characteristics. It should improve the basic system of the market economy, actively integrate into the construction of a unified national market, continuously advance the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, conscientiously implement policies to promote the development of the private economy, optimize the business environment, and stimulate social investment vitality. It should adhere to the combination of internal and external opening up, actively participate in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the New Western Land-Sea Corridor, deepen economic and trade cooperation with Arab countries, and improve the level of inland opening up. Protecting the ecological environment of the Yellow River and Helan Mountains, Liupan Mountains, and Luoshan Mountains is the baseline for Ningxia's reform and development planning. It is necessary to deepen the market-oriented allocation reform of resource and environmental factors, improve the mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products and the ecological protection compensation mechanism, and implement the strictest water resource management system. It is also important to win the battle of the Yellow River "Jiziwan" (bend) campaign, coordinate the promotion of ecological protection and restoration of forests, grasslands, wetlands, and deserts, and comprehensively manage saline-alkali land, making "Sai Shang Jiangnan" (a poetic name for Ningxia, meaning "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall") increasingly beautiful. Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen the construction of inclusive, basic, and bottom-line livelihood undertakings, focus on solving the urgent concerns of the people, and solidly promote the common prosperity of people of all ethnic groups. Employment should be given a prominent position, and solid work should be done to ensure the employment of key groups such as college graduates, migrant workers, and demobilized soldiers. Urban renewal should be actively promoted, and the renovation of old residential areas should be strengthened. In response to population mobility trends, integrated urban-rural development should be promoted, facilitating the integration of urban and rural industrial development, infrastructure, and public services. Rural revitalization should be comprehensively promoted, the "Million Migrants' Prosperity Enhancement Action" should be implemented well, beautiful villages should be built, and rural customs should be promoted. The achievements of poverty alleviation should be consolidated and expanded, targeted assistance and social assistance should be deepened, and large-scale relapse into poverty should be resolutely prevented. Production safety should be prioritized, risk investigation and control should be strengthened, and the safety of people's lives and property should be effectively safeguarded. Xi Jinping emphasized that the Party's major policies and principles on ethnic work in the new era should be comprehensively implemented, striving to create a demonstration zone for fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. Ethnic affairs should be governed according to law, efforts should be made to build an integrated social structure and community environment, and practical paths for the all-round integration of various ethnic groups should be continuously broadened. The theory and policies on religious work in the new era should be fully implemented, and ideological and political guidance for religious circles should be strengthened. Xi Jinping pointed out that the ongoing Party discipline education campaign across the Party should be carried out firmly, practically, and effectively, prompting Party members and cadres to conscientiously study Party discipline and regulations, and under the premise of observing discipline and rules, work with peace of mind, act boldly, be enterprising, and proactive. He stressed the importance of simultaneously addressing Party spirit, Party conduct, and Party discipline, improving the normalized and long-term institutional mechanisms for improving work style, continuously deepening the rectification of formalism to reduce burdens on grassroots, and jointly promoting the "three noes" (not daring to corrupt, not being able to corrupt, and not wanting to corrupt), so as to gather popular support and lead social trends with excellent Party conduct. Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, and responsible comrades from relevant central and state organs accompanied the inspection.
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CCTV Quick Comment: Writing the Ningxia Chapter in Chinese Modernization
Our station today (June 21) broadcast CCTV Quick Commentary "Writing a Good Ningxia Chapter in the Construction of Chinese Modernization."
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Striving to Write Qinghai Chapter in Chinese Modernization – Xi Jinping's Important Remarks During Qinghai Inspection Evoke Enthusiastic Response
When recently inspecting Qinghai, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that Qinghai must firmly grasp its strategic position in the overall national development, fully leverage its own advantages, make greater progress in promoting ecological protection and high-quality development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and strive to write Qinghai's chapter in Chinese modernization. The vast number of cadres and people expressed their commitment to conscientiously study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and comprehensively advance the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. The first stop of General Secretary Xi Jinping's inspection was Guoluo Xining Ethnic Middle School, where he visited teachers and students. This is a boarding school affiliated with Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, built with investment and assistance from Shanghai Municipality. The General Secretary inquired in detail about the school's situation and went into the dining hall to check the students' meal conditions. Guoluo Xining Ethnic Middle School has 800 students, all from Guoluo Prefecture in southeastern Qinghai, with an average altitude of over 4,200 meters. General Secretary Xi Jinping observed a ideological and political lesson titled "New Era, New Homeland." Nidong Lamao, a student from Banma County, showed the General Secretary a painting reflecting new life in the pastoral area. The General Secretary 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. In the square in front of the teaching building, the General Secretary encouraged the children to aspire to become successors and builders of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and to strive to create opportunities for their lives to shine. Hongjue Temple, located in Xining's Chengzong District, is a thousand-year-old ancient temple. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that comprehensively advancing the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization requires the团结奋斗 of people of all ethnic groups nationwide, including the vast number of religious believers. As the "Water Tower of China" and the "Source of Three Rivers," since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Qinghai's ecological environmental protection achievements have been continuously consolidated and enhanced, with the water quality of the Yangtze, Yellow, and Lancang rivers remaining at Class II and above at the provincial outbound sections. General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem is rich and diverse but also very fragile, and strengthening ecological environmental protection and maximizing ecological functions are the main tasks in this region. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that Qinghai bears the important mission of safeguarding ecological security, and industrial development must adhere to the principle of "doing something and not doing something." Currently, Qinghai is leveraging its rich resource and energy advantages to accelerate the construction of a green and low-carbon modern industrial system, with installed clean energy capacity and new energy capacity exceeding 51 million kilowatts and 38 million kilowatts respectively, both ranking first nationwide. For national rejuvenation, rural areas must be revitalized. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that rural revitalization must emphasize increasing the income of farmers and herdsmen, accelerate the revitalization of plateau-特色種業 (characteristic seed industry), develop green and organic agriculture and animal husbandry, and build up brands of plateau native products. This year, Qinghai will focus on building 200 demonstration villages for rural industries, continuously broadening channels for farmers and herdsmen to increase their income. Stepping onto a new journey, the vast number of cadres and people in Qinghai expressed their determination to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, to forge ahead with determination, and to fulfill their responsibilities, striving to make greater progress in promoting ecological protection and high-quality development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
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Li Qiang Attends and Addresses China-Malaysia Business Luncheon with Malaysian Prime Minister
On the afternoon of June 20, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and delivered a speech at the China-Malaysia Business Luncheon in Kuala Lumpur, together with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Approximately 200 representatives from the business communities of China and Malaysia participated. Premier Li Qiang stated that in the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, economic and trade cooperation has always played a very important role in the relationship between the two countries. In recent years, the scale of economic and trade cooperation between China and Malaysia has grown rapidly, the scope has continuously expanded, and the quality has continuously improved, showing a flourishing and vigorous momentum. With the further development of China-Malaysia relations, the continuous alignment of development strategies, the continuous emergence of complementary advantages, and the continuous advancement of industrial upgrading will bring more new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation and for enterprises of both countries to invest and develop. China is willing to work with Malaysia to accelerate the implementation of various cooperation agreements, jointly advance major projects, and provide more cooperation growth points and mutually beneficial points for both sides. Premier Li Qiang pointed out that the vast number of enterprises, as the main force of China-Malaysia economic and trade cooperation, are an important foundation for the healthy development of relations between the two countries. He hoped that enterprises from both sides would continue to deeply cultivate the markets of both countries, make full and good use of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, continuously explore the potential for trade growth, strive to unleash the impetus for investment cooperation, and act as practitioners of mutual benefit; actively expand cooperation in emerging fields such as green development and the digital economy, plan for future industries such as artificial intelligence and life sciences, continuously optimize the allocation of various innovation factors, and act as leaders in innovative development; actively promote communication and dialogue and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, convey more stories of China-Malaysia friendship to the societies of both countries, continuously enhance mutual understanding and trust, and act as promoters of people-to-people connectivity. He expressed confidence that with the joint efforts of the business communities and friends from all walks of life in both countries, the next 50 years of China-Malaysia relations will surely be another golden 50 years. In his speech, Anwar Ibrahim stated that China is an inclusive and friendly country that can understand different cultures. Malaysia and China have always adhered to mutual respect and mutual learning, and their cooperation is mutually beneficial. Malaysia-China relations are rich in content and profound in significance. Malaysia is firmly committed to deepening Malaysia-China friendly relations and is willing to work with China to further enhance mutual understanding through dialogue, deepen cooperation in fields such as trade, investment, science and technology, and education, and promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, so as to better benefit the people of both countries and future generations. Wu Zhenglong attended the luncheon. That afternoon, Li Qiang concluded his official visit to Malaysia and departed from Kuala Lumpur. Upon his departure, Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Johari Abdul, Minister of Transport Anthony Loke, and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, among others, saw him off at the airport.
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Li Qiang Returns to Beijing After Concluding Visit
On the evening of June 20, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council returned to Beijing by charter flight after concluding his official visits to New Zealand, Australia, and Malaysia, and holding the 9th China-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and other accompanying personnel arrived on the same flight.
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State Council Holds Constitutional Oath Ceremony, Premier Li Qiang Oversees
On June 21, the State Council held a constitutional oath-taking ceremony. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council supervised the oath. In accordance with the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and the Organizational Measures for Constitutional Oath-taking by State Functionaries Appointed by the State Council and Its Departments, 56 officials from 40 departments and units appointed by the State Council took the constitutional oath according to law. At 3:00 PM, State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong announced the commencement of the constitutional oath-taking ceremony. All stood up and sang the National Anthem of the People's Republic of China. Subsequently, the lead oath-taker placed their hand on the Constitution and recited the oath, while other oath-takers stood in formation and repeated the oath. After the oath, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council delivered a speech. He emphasized that the solemn oath must be kept in mind and, more importantly, put into practice. It is essential to adhere to arming one's mind, guiding practice, and promoting work with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, firmly upholding the "Two Establishments" and resolutely achieving the "Two Safeguards." It is necessary to safeguard the authority of the Constitution, firmly establish legal thinking, and take the lead in respecting, learning, observing, and using the law. It is also important to be more strict with oneself, vigorously curb formalism and bureaucracy, and immerse oneself in practical work to achieve tangible results. Li Qiang pointed out that the current situation and tasks we face are extraordinary, requiring everyone to work more proactively, vigorously, and effectively, and to improve efficiency. First, they must have a stronger sense of responsibility, working diligently day and night, striving for progress, bravely shouldering heavy responsibilities, and being reliable and dependable at critical moments. Second, they must have stronger executive power, continuously improving their ability to perform duties and responsibilities, and promoting knowledge renewal, concept renewal, and skill renewal in pace with the times. They must continuously strengthen their awareness of pioneering and innovation, boldly exploring new ideas and methods. Third, they must have a stronger overall perspective, thinking about problems, formulating policies, and promoting work more from the perspective of the overall national development. Leading comrades of the State Council and responsible comrades from relevant departments of the State Council participated.
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Li Qiang to Attend 15th Summer Davos Forum
Premier Li Qiang of the State Council will attend the 15th Summer Davos Forum in Dalian on June 25. Premier Li Qiang will deliver a special address at the forum, meet with World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab and foreign guests, and hold discussions with representatives of foreign business communities. Polish President Andrzej Duda and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the forum. Over 1,600 representatives from political, business, academic, and media circles from nearly 80 countries and regions will participate.
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Various Regions Actively Respond, Accelerate Disaster Relief Efforts
Many southern regions are actively responding to heavy rainfall, taking strong measures to accelerate various disaster relief efforts. Since last night (June 20), many areas in Chongqing have experienced heavy to torrential rain, with some areas facing severe downpours. In Yubei District, many urban roads were waterlogged, and road accumulation was severe. Local authorities organized personnel overnight to clear stagnant water and dredge drainage pipes. Affected by the rainfall, several rivers in Chongqing experienced floods exceeding warning levels. To ensure safety, multiple trains passing through affected sections were suspended. Many areas in Jiangsu experienced heavy rainfall today. Currently, areas along the Huai River and south of the Huai River in Jiangsu Province are closely monitoring water levels and strictly preventing potential flooding disasters. Due to continuous rainfall, multiple landslides and mudslides occurred in Wuping County, Longyan City, Fujian. The entire county has set up 58 temporary centralized resettlement sites, transferring and resettling evacuated residents. In the past two days, local authorities have continuously increased rescue efforts, restoring infrastructure, and carrying out dredging and clearing operations. As of 2:00 PM today, 64 of the 67 interrupted roads in Wuping County have been cleared, with the rest expected to be fully restored within two days. Power has been restored to 95.3% of the county, and communication in affected villages has largely resumed. As of this morning, Huangshan City, Anhui, has cumulatively transferred and resettled over 12,000 people. Party members and cadres at resettlement sites are providing medical, catering, and other services to the public. In Baidu Town, Meizhou City, Guangdong, some low-lying villages were flooded due to river backflow. Today, local authorities are organizing high-power pumps to operate continuously and intensify drainage efforts to quickly carry out subsequent reconstruction work. In Guilin, Guangxi, as rainfall weakened, water levels in major rivers receded, and urban waterlogging in Guilin City gradually subsided. Local authorities are carrying out dredging and disinfection operations to quickly restore production and living order in the affected areas. Today, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level IV emergency response for flood control in Jiangsu. On June 20, the National Disaster Reduction and Relief Commission activated a National Level IV disaster relief emergency response for Anhui and dispatched a working group to the disaster area to assist and guide, and together with relevant departments, once again allocated 30,000 pieces of central disaster relief materials, including relief tents, folding beds, and summer quilts, to Guangdong.
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CPC Central Organization Department Allocates 138 Million Yuan from Centrally Managed Party Dues to Support Flood Control and Drought Relief in Fujian, Guangdong, Henan and Other Regions
Recently, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee allocated 138 million yuan of special funds from the Party membership fees managed by the Central Committee to 11 provinces and regions including Fujian, Guangdong, and Henan, to support flood control and drought relief efforts. The Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee requires that all localities conscientiously implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, fully respond to the disaster, solidly carry out all work related to flood control, drought relief, and disaster rescue, minimize disaster losses to the greatest extent, and effectively safeguard the lives and property of the people and overall social stability. Leaders at all levels must further strengthen their awareness of risks and bottom-line thinking, enhance emergency duty and frontline command, keep a close eye on key areas for flood control and drought relief, and implement various flood control and drought relief measures meticulously; grassroots Party organizations and Party members and cadres must charge forward, hold their ground, and fully play their role as fighting fortresses and vanguards in flood control and drought relief. The Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee emphasized that these Party membership fees must be promptly allocated to the grassroots, primarily for慰问 (comforting) grassroots Party members, cadres, and people fighting on the front lines of flood control and drought relief, and for comforting Party members and people facing living difficulties due to severe disaster; and for repairing grassroots Party education facilities damaged by the disaster. The relevant provinces and regions should, based on actual conditions, allocate matching funds from their own managed Party membership fees to the grassroots in a timely manner and invest them in flood control and drought relief work, ensuring that the funds are used for their designated purpose.
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"Two High Courts, Three Ministries" Jointly Issue Opinion to Severely Punish "Taiwan Independence" Separatist Crimes According to Law
On June 21, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of State Security, and the Ministry of Justice jointly issued the "Opinions on Legally Punishing 'Taiwan Independence' Separatists for Crimes of Splitting the State and Inciting Splitting the State," which will take effect from the date of its issuance. The "Opinions" thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era. In accordance with the "Anti-Secession Law" and the "Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China," and other legal provisions, it specifies the general requirements, standards for conviction and sentencing, and procedural norms for legally punishing "Taiwan independence" separatists for crimes of splitting the state and inciting splitting the state, providing clear guidance for legally punishing separatist acts such as "de jure Taiwan independence," "relying on foreign forces to seek independence," and "using force to seek independence." The "Opinions" point out that people's courts, people's procuratorates, public security organs, state security organs, and judicial administrative organs must fully leverage their functional roles, legally and severely punish "Taiwan independence" separatists for crimes of splitting the state and inciting splitting the state, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
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Domestic News Briefs
Regulations on Fair Competition Review to take effect on August 1. Reporters learned from the policy regular briefing held by the State Council Information Office today (June 21) that the "Regulations on Fair Competition Review" will take effect on August 1. For the first time, it comprehensively, systematically, and in detail specifies the objects, standards, mechanisms, and supervision and guarantee for fair competition review in the form of administrative regulations, filling a legislative gap in the fair competition review system. The 2024 Large, Medium, and Small Enterprise Collaborative Research Initiative launched. The 2024 Large, Medium, and Small Enterprise Collaborative Research Initiative was launched yesterday (June 20). The initiative focuses on key areas of building a manufacturing power and a cyber superpower, aiming to tackle a batch of industrial technical problems by having leading enterprises announce industrial technological innovation and supporting needs, and small and medium-sized enterprises "take the challenge." The initiative will continue until the end of this year. The 2024 (Jiachen) Public Memorial Ceremony for Fuxi held. The 2024 (Jiachen) Public Memorial Ceremony for Fuxi was held today (June 21) in Tianshui, Gansu, with over 100,000 people attending. Fuxi memorial activities were also held simultaneously in New Taipei City, Taiwan, marking the 11th consecutive year that both sides of the Taiwan Strait have jointly commemorated Fuxi. "High-End Dialogue" to air exclusive interview with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov tonight. Tonight (June 21), CCTV News Channel's "High-End Dialogue" program will broadcast an exclusive interview with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov. Japarov stated that China's development experience is worth learning from and expressed anticipation for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to promote Kyrgyzstan's economic and social development. 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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Israeli Military Claims Killing Senior Palestinian Militant, Palestinian Militants Claim Striking Israeli Tanks and Other Targets
According to news released by the Israeli Defense Forces on the 20th, the Israeli military conducted an airstrike on Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip that day, killing a high-ranking member of the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). In central and southern Gaza, the Israeli military destroyed Hamas mortar and rocket positions. Palestinian armed factions stated on the 20th that they attacked Israeli tanks and other targets in areas such as Rafah in southern Gaza and used rockets to strike targets in southern Israel. Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon continue to clash. Clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon are also ongoing. The Israeli side stated on the 20th that the Israeli military carried out airstrikes and artillery shelling against Hezbollah targets in multiple areas of southern Lebanon that day, killing a commander of the armed group. The Israeli military also claimed that dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanese territory toward northern Israel that day. UN experts urge relevant countries and companies to stop supplying weapons to Israel. More than 30 UN experts issued a joint statement in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 20th, stating that supplying weapons and ammunition to Israel could constitute serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and called on relevant American and European arms companies to stop transferring weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment to Israel. The statement also said that indirect transfers through intermediary countries must also stop, and financial institutions investing in relevant arms companies also bear corresponding responsibilities.
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International News Briefs
UK report states China leads in new renewable energy capacity. According to a report released on the 20th by the UK Energy Institute and others, China's new renewable energy capacity in 2023 exceeded the combined total of new capacity in all other regions worldwide. The report states that nearly 50% of global grid-scale battery energy storage systems were installed in China in 2023. Furthermore, China contributed approximately a quarter of the world's new solar capacity and nearly 66% of new wind capacity in 2023. According to a report released by the International Energy Agency in January this year, China's new renewable energy capacity is expected to account for nearly 60% of the global total by 2028. Russia claims to have shot down over 100 Ukrainian drones; Ukraine claims to have shot down Russian missiles. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated today (June 21) that from the night of the 20th to the early morning of the 21st, the Russian military shot down 43 Ukrainian drones over Russia's Krasnodar Krai, and Russian air defense systems also shot down 70 Ukrainian drones over Crimea and the Black Sea. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that Ukrainian air defense forces shot down four Russian missiles early this morning. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Hanoi, Vietnam, on the 20th that Russia has never refused negotiations, but negotiations must be based on the relevant agreements reached in Istanbul and Minsk. On this basis, Russia is willing to continue dialogue with Ukraine. Shooting incident at a celebration in California, USA. On the evening of June 19, a shooting incident occurred at a celebration in Oakland, California, USA, with at least 15 people shot. Police stated that there were as many as 5,000 people at the event, and some people stomped on the hood of a car, leading to a fight and then the shooting. According to US media reports, police have not yet arrested any shooting suspects, nor is the number of shooters known, and the investigation is still ongoing.
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Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice is the tenth solar term and the earliest established solar term among the twenty-four. On the Summer Solstice, the sun shines directly near the Tropic of Cancer, and the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day and shortest night of the year. At the end of the program, let us walk into the vast fields and feel the vibrant vitality of the Summer Solstice.