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2024-6-25 Xinwen Lianbo Text Version

Chang'e-6 Returns Safely, Achieving World's First Lunar Far Side Sample Return; Xi Jinping Congratulates on Mission's Success

At 2:07 PM on June 25, the Chang'e-6 return capsule, carrying lunar samples from the far side of the Moon, successfully landed in the designated area in Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory message, extending warm congratulations and sincere greetings on behalf of the Party Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission to the Chang'e-6 mission command and all comrades involved in the mission. In his message, Xi Jinping pointed out that Chang'e-6's successful sample return from the far side of the Moon, a first in human history, is another landmark achievement for China in building a strong aerospace and scientific and technological nation. Over the past 20 years, all comrades involved in the research, development, and construction of the lunar exploration project have carried forward the lunar exploration spirit, bravely scaled scientific and technological peaks, achieved remarkable results, and forged a high-quality, high-efficiency path for lunar exploration. The motherland and the people will forever remember your outstanding contributions. Xi Jinping emphasized the hope that they would seize the momentum, meticulously carry out scientific research on the lunar samples, continue to implement major aerospace projects such as deep space exploration, strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, bravely advance towards the goal of a strong aerospace nation, make new contributions to exploring the mysteries of the universe and enhancing human well-being, and contribute to comprehensively promoting the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, watched the Chang'e-6 mission return capsule's landing and recovery at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center. Zhang Guoqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, read Xi Jinping's congratulatory message at the scene. After its launch, the Chang'e-6 mission spanned 53 days and 11 flight phases, overcoming key technologies such as lunar retrograde orbit design and control, intelligent and rapid sampling on the far side of the Moon, and takeoff and ascent from the far side of the Moon. It acquired lunar samples from the far side of the Moon for the first time and carried four international payloads, conducting practical and efficient international cooperation.

Chang'e-6 Mission Achieves Complete Success

At 2:07 PM today (June 25), the Chang'e-6 return capsule accurately landed in the designated area in Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia, operating normally. This marks the complete success of the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission, and China has achieved the world's first sample return from the far side of the Moon. At around 1:57 PM, when the Chang'e-6 return capsule descended to an altitude of about 10 kilometers above the ground, it deployed its parachute, completed its final deceleration, maintained stable posture, and then landed smoothly in the designated area. As China's most complex lunar exploration mission to date, Chang'e-6 carried out humanity's first sample return from the far side of the Moon. The project involved numerous innovations, high risks, and great difficulty. It broke through technologies such as lunar retrograde orbit design and control, and with the support of the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, completed key technical nodes such as intelligent and rapid sampling on the far side of the Moon and takeoff and ascent from the far side of the Moon. As planned, after recovery and necessary ground processing, the Chang'e-6 return capsule will be airlifted to Beijing for capsule opening to retrieve the sample container and payloads. The China National Space Administration will hold a handover ceremony at an opportune time to officially transfer the lunar samples to the Chinese Academy of Sciences for subsequent storage, analysis, and research.

CCTV Commentary: Marching Forward Towards a Strong Space Nation

Our station today (June 25) broadcast CCTV Quick Review "Bravely Marching Towards the Goal of a Strong Aerospace Nation".

Xi Jinping to Attend Commemoration of 70th Anniversary of Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. China will hold a series of activities, including a commemorative conference on the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, in Beijing on June 28. President Xi Jinping will attend the conference and deliver an important speech.

Xi Jinping's Important Speech at National Science and Technology Conference Ignites Enthusiastic Response

General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, and the General Assemblies of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering fully affirmed the historic achievements made in China's scientific and technological innovation development in recent years and pointed the way forward for scientific and technological work in the new era. Participating representatives stated that on the new journey, they must rally more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core, further enhance their consciousness and resolve in doing scientific and technological work, and bravely advance towards the grand goal of building a strong scientific and technological nation. Building a strong scientific and technological nation is the common responsibility of the entire Party and the nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party Central Committee has deeply promoted the implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy, put forward the strategic task of accelerating the building of an innovative country, continuously deepened the reform of the science and technology system, and vigorously promoted scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement. China has made new breakthroughs in basic frontier research, achieved new leaps in strategic high-tech fields, gained new achievements in innovation-driven high-quality development, opened up new prospects for science and technology system reform, and made new progress in international open cooperation. The scientific and technological cause has achieved historic achievements and undergone historic changes. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that the world is undergoing a great change unseen in a century, with the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation developing in depth, profoundly reshaping the global order and development pattern. There are still some shortcomings and weaknesses in the development of China's scientific and technological cause, and it is necessary to further enhance the sense of urgency, further increase scientific and technological innovation efforts, and seize the commanding heights of scientific and technological competition and future development. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the need to give full play to the advantages of the new nationwide system, strengthen the building of national strategic scientific and technological forces, improve the organization of basic research, encourage free exploration, and consolidate the foundation and base of scientific and technological innovation. To stimulate scientific and technological innovation vitality through deepening reforms, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the need to solidly promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, help develop new quality productive forces, comprehensively deepen reforms of the science and technology system and mechanisms, and fully stimulate innovation and creativity. The vast number of scientific and technological workers expressed their commitment to consciously integrate their academic pursuits into the great cause of building a strong scientific and technological nation, striving for excellence and making new achievements worthy of the era and the people!

Li Qiang Attends and Addresses Opening Ceremony of Summer Davos Forum 2024

Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Davos Forum and delivered a speech in Dalian on the morning of June 25. Li Qiang stated that global economic development is currently at an important juncture. We must face the growth predicament facing the world economy, treat development issues with a broader vision and a more open mind, seize the major opportunities of the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, seek our own reasonable interests in jointly making the cake bigger, and open up new drivers of economic growth. Li Qiang pointed out that in recent years, China has continuously promoted high-quality development, accelerated the development of new quality productive forces, and fostered new growth drivers. The rapid rise of new industries in China conforms to the global trend of scientific and technological revolution and green development, and is rooted in its unique comparative advantages such as a super-large market, a complete industrial system, abundant human resources, and diverse application scenarios, which have strongly supported China's sustained and healthy economic development and created greater cooperation space for enterprises of various countries. Li Qiang emphasized that we must always adhere to the general direction of building an open world economy and open up a vast blue ocean for future economic development. First, deepen scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation, and create an open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for scientific and technological innovation. Second, cultivate the green development background and jointly promote the development of green and low-carbon industries. Third, maintain an open market environment, abandon bloc confrontation, oppose "decoupling and breaking chains," maintain the stability and smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and guide and promote the healthy development of globalization. Fourth, promote inclusive and universal development, coordinate development and governance, and strive to make innovative achievements benefit more countries and people. After his speech, Li Qiang answered questions from World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab on the Chinese economy and emerging industries, emphasizing the importance of consolidating the foundation, enhancing the basic support capacity for economic development, and combining policy "punch." Polish President Andrzej Duda and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. More than 1,700 representatives from over 100 countries and regions attended.

Li Qiang Attends Symposium with Foreign Business Representatives at Summer Davos Forum 2024

Premier Li Qiang met with representatives of foreign business circles at the 2024 Summer Davos Forum in Dalian on June 25. Li Qiang introduced the current economic situation and economic policies in China. He stated that China adheres to the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting progress through stability, and establishing the new before abolishing the old. China strengthens counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments of macroeconomic policies, both by taking targeted measures to address prominent contradictions and problems in economic operation in the short term and by focusing policy resources on promoting high-quality development in the long term, optimizing and upgrading the economic structure, and enhancing the resilience of economic development. We are confident in achieving the annual economic and social development targets and capable of maintaining the long-term positive trend of the Chinese economy. Li Qiang pointed out that developing the economy must be based on the real economy. We emphasize leading industrial innovation with scientific and technological innovation, accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system, and accelerating the development of new quality productive forces, shaping competitive advantages by leveraging comparative advantages. The competitiveness of Chinese products is by no means "subsidized" or "protected," but rather achieved step by step through hard work and fair competition. We adhere to creating a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and international, vigorously promoting the construction of a unified national market, and promoting the development and growth of various types of business entities. We will continue to expand high-level opening up to the outside world, providing more opportunities and a better environment for investors from all countries. We welcome everyone to invest in China and deeply cultivate the Chinese market, sharing the dividends of China's high-quality development. The symposium was chaired by Klaus Schwab, Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and attended by 200 business representatives from about 40 countries and regions. Business representatives made speeches and offered suggestions, stating that foreign enterprises in China have witnessed the tremendous achievements of China's economic development, appreciate the efforts made by the Chinese government to improve the domestic business environment, support and will actively participate in China's development of new quality productive forces, and will continue to invest and do business in China, making positive contributions to promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries.

Li Qiang Meets World Economic Forum Chairman

Premier Li Qiang met with World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab in Dalian on June 25. Li Qiang stated that with the current weak global economic recovery, finding new growth drivers is particularly crucial. Future industries will be the most dynamic force for global economic growth, and China's proposal to launch the "AI+" initiative aims to inject stronger impetus into economic development through the widespread empowerment of artificial intelligence. Economies that are interconnected prosper together, while those that are closed decline separately. We must adhere to an open mind, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and work together to find new frontiers of economic growth. It is hoped that the World Economic Forum will continue to exert its positive influence and safeguard economic globalization and free trade. Schwab stated that in the current complex international situation, strengthening international cooperation is more important than ever. The World Economic Forum is committed to continuing close cooperation with China, promoting stable and healthy development of the world economy, and jointly addressing global challenges.

10th Session of 14th NPC Standing Committee Held in Beijing, Deliberates Draft Laws

The 10th session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee held its first plenary meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of June 25. Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the meeting. The meeting heard a report by Huang Ming, Vice Chairman of the NPC Constitution and Law Committee, on the deliberation results of the draft Emergency Response Management Law. The meeting heard a report by Cong Bin, Vice Chairman of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the deliberation results of the draft Rural Collective Economic Organizations Law. The meeting heard a report by Yuan Shuhong, Vice Chairman of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the deliberation results of the revised draft Frontier Health and Quarantine Law. The meeting heard a report by Xu Hui, Vice Chairman of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the deliberation results of the revised draft Accounting Law. The meeting heard a report by Cong Bin on the deliberation results of the draft decision authorizing the State Council to temporarily adjust the application of relevant provisions of the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" in the Hainan Free Trade Port. The meeting heard a report by Shen Chunyao, Vice Chairman of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the draft Financial Stability Law. The meeting heard a report by Xu Hui on the revision of the draft Preschool Education Law. The meeting heard a report by Shen Chunyao on the revision of the revised draft Public Security Administration Punishments Law. The meeting heard a report by Xin Chunying, Chairperson of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the revised draft Cultural Relics Protection Law. The meeting heard a report by Wang Hongxiang, Vice Chairman of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the revised draft Mineral Resources Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu made an explanation on the proposal to deliberate and approve the "Amendment to Annex A of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by Decision 4/3 of the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury". Entrusted by the State Council, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li made an explanation on the proposal to deliberate and approve the "Extradition Treaty between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Panama". Entrusted by the State Council, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an made a report on the central final accounts for 2023. The meeting heard a report by Xu Hongcai, Vice Chairman of the Financial and Economic Committee of the National People's Congress, on the review results of the draft central final accounts for 2023. Entrusted by the State Council, Auditor General Hou Kai of the National Audit Office made an audit work report on the central budget implementation and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2023. Entrusted by the State Council, Vice Chairman Zheng Bei of the National Development and Reform Commission made a report on the development of the private economy. The meeting heard a report by Yang Xiaochao, Chairman of the Credentials Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, on the qualifications of individual representatives. The meeting also deliberated on relevant appointment and removal proposals.

Ding Xuexiang Emphasizes Achieving Strategic Goals at National Science and Technology Conference

On the morning of June 25, the second plenary session of the National Science and Technology Conference and the General Assemblies of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering was held in Beijing. Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Central Science and Technology Commission, attended the meeting and delivered a concluding speech. Ding Xuexiang pointed out that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech provided fundamental guidance and action guidelines for promoting the development of the scientific and technological cause in the new era and on the new journey. We must deeply understand the decisive significance of "two establishments," enhance "four consciousnesses," strengthen "four self-confidences," and achieve "two safeguards," and with the firm determination and tenacious will of "ten years of grinding a sword," anchor strategic goals, grasp key tasks, and ensure the timely establishment of a strong scientific and technological nation. Ding Xuexiang emphasized the need to promote scientific and technological innovation with a new nationwide system and accelerate the tackling of key core technologies. Scientific and technological innovation should lead the accelerated development of new quality productive forces, promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Deepening institutional and mechanism reforms should inject impetus and vitality into scientific and technological innovation, accelerating the resolution of prominent problems frequently raised by researchers. The integrated development of education, science, and talent should solidify the basic support for high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, accelerating the cultivation of urgently needed talents. Open cooperation should be pursued to promote scientific and technological progress and innovative development hand in hand with the world. Liu Guozhong presided over the meeting, and Li Ganjie, Zhang Guoqing, Tie Ning, Chen Wu, Wang Guangqian, Chen Zhu, Wang Zhizhen, and Han Qide attended. Responsible comrades from the People's Bank of China, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, Beijing Municipality, Hunan Province, Shaanxi Province, Shenzhen City, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, China Railway Group Limited, and the Yangtze River Delta National Technology Innovation Center made exchange speeches. Representatives of the National Science and Technology Conference and representatives of the General Assemblies of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering attended the meeting.

National Arable Land Area Increases for Third Consecutive Year

Today (June 25) marks the 34th National Land Day, with the theme "Economical and Intensive Land Use, Strictly Guarding the Red Line of Arable Land." The reporter learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources today that significant achievements have been made in the economical and intensive use of China's land resources, with the national total arable land continuously increasing for three consecutive years. The Ministry of Natural Resources stated that significant achievements have been made in the economical and intensive use of China's land resources, with the national land use per unit of GDP for construction decreasing by approximately 45%. This decline in the indicator means that the land is more valuable, and the industrial land structure continues to optimize. Currently, a new round of pilot work for the redevelopment of inefficient land is progressing steadily in 43 cities including Beijing, with a cumulative 1.6955 million mu of inefficient land identified and 1.3615 million mu starting redevelopment. The latest data shows that the national total arable land has continuously increased for three consecutive years, firmly guarding the red line of 1.8 billion mu of arable land. The Ministry of Natural Resources stated that China has also for the first time established a national-level economic reward and punishment mechanism directly linked to arable land protection tasks, promoting the orderly restoration of some lost high-quality arable land in southern provinces.

Heavy Rain Continues in Middle and Lower Yangtze, Regions Mobilize for Flood Control

Currently, heavy rainfall continues in many parts of southern China, and various regions are closely monitoring key points, fully engaged in flood prevention and disaster relief, and ensuring the order of production and life. Today (June 25), localized heavy rainfall persisted in parts of Zhejiang, with some rural mountain roads collapsing and being severely washed out. Local authorities are organizing emergency repairs and clearance, striving to restore traffic as soon as possible. Localized heavy rainfall in Jiangxi caused the suspension of some passenger trains on the Hangzhou-Changsha High-speed Railway, Hefei-Fuzhou High-speed Railway, and Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway within Jiangxi Province. Passengers with purchased tickets can apply for free refunds. The water level of the Yangtze River main stream is rising rapidly, and reservoirs along the river are accelerating their discharge. The Three Gorges Reservoir will increase its outflow starting today. The Xin'an River Reservoir in Zhejiang has increased the number of open spillway gates from 5 to 7. Affected by this, as of 2 PM today, more than 16,000 people have been evacuated and resettled in Jiande, Tonglu, and Fuyang. The Guiyang section of the Shanghai-Kunming Railway, which was previously interrupted by heavy rain, has resumed operation today after days of danger removal by railway departments. Twenty-two national and provincial trunk highways in Hunan were damaged and blocked, 17 of which have been reopened, and 5 are still under construction. In Huangshan, Anhui, water supply is still interrupted in 18 villages and groups. Local authorities are on the one hand strengthening water supply for villagers and on the other hand actively carrying out repairs. As of 8 AM today, 35 rivers nationwide have experienced floods above the warning level, with 3 rivers exceeding the guaranteed water level. Multiple working groups from the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been dispatched to the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the northeastern region to assist and guide local flood prevention and control efforts. Due to previous rainfall, 15 rivers in the Ussuri River and Songhua River basins are still above the warning level, and local authorities are strengthening water situation monitoring and dike patrols. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has maintained a Level III emergency response for flood control in Hunan, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi. Today, a Level IV emergency response for flood control was activated for Heilongjiang Province.

Domestic News Briefs

National Audit Office Releases 2023 Audit Work Report Today (June 25), the National Audit Office released the audit work report on the central budget implementation and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2023. In 2023, the total central general public budget revenue was 10,741.67 billion yuan, and the total expenditure was 14,901.67 billion yuan, with a deficit of 4,160 billion yuan, which was consistent with the adjusted budget. China's Cold Chain Logistics Maintained Stable Growth in the First Five Months The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing announced today (June 25) that from January to May, China's total cold chain logistics reached 2.76 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%. Revenue from cold chain logistics businesses such as fresh e-commerce and rural express delivery increased by about 10% year-on-year. Investment in cold chain infrastructure maintained rapid growth, with cold storage project investment increasing by over 12% year-on-year in the first five months of this year. First National Forestry Management Income Right Certificate Issued in Jiangxi The reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration that the first national forestry management income right certificate was recently issued in Zixi, Jiangxi, which is another innovative measure in the reform of the collective forest tenure system. Forestry management income rights include income rights from under-forest economy, forestry carbon sinks, wetland resources, and other non-wood utilization. Operators can submit registration applications and legally handle pledge registration. Nearly 2 Million Registered Seafarers in China by the End of 2023 Today (June 25) marks the 14th International Day of the Seafarer, and this year's theme is "Safety Afloat, Share Your Best Tips." The "2023 China Seafarer Development Report" released by the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport shows that by the end of 2023, the number of registered seafarers in China exceeded 1.98 million, and the overall size of seafarers increased by 50.6% compared to ten years ago. Key Substation Expansion Project for "West-to-East Power Transmission" Channel Put into Operation Yesterday (June 24), the expansion project of the Xingtai 1000 kV UHV substation in Hebei, a key substation in the "West-to-East Power Transmission" channel, was successfully put into operation. After expansion, the total transformer capacity of the substation increased from 6 million kVA to 9 million kVA, meeting the daily electricity demand of 3.3 million urban households in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and other areas during the peak summer period. "Ji Di" Icebreaking Research Vessel Named and Delivered in Guangzhou China's independently designed and built new-generation icebreaking research vessel "Ji Di" was officially named and delivered in Guangzhou yesterday (June 24). The "Ji Di" is 89.95 meters long, has a designed speed of 15 nautical miles per hour, a gross tonnage of 4,600 tons, and possesses integrated comprehensive scientific research capabilities for air, space, sea, ice, and underwater. It is planned to begin undertaking scientific research missions in the second half of this year.

International Figures Highly Praise Chang'e-6 Mission

International figures stated that the successful completion of the Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the Moon is another major breakthrough for China's space program and holds significant importance for advancing human space exploration. They look forward to further cooperation with China in deep space exploration and sharing development achievements. Multi-National Media Focus on Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission Multi-national media closely followed the Chang'e-6 lunar mission's successful return. Reuters reported that China's Chang'e-6 return capsule successfully landed today (June 25), making China the first country to bring back samples from the far side of the Moon. Chinese and foreign scientists will meticulously analyze these samples, believing they will provide a better understanding of the formation of Earth, the Moon, and the solar system. CNN reported that China's Chang'e-6 successfully completed its historic mission to collect samples from the far side of the Moon for the first time. China has taken an important step in space exploration. AFP reported today that the Chinese probe ended its 53-day technically complex mission today, returning to Earth with soil and rock samples from the far side of the Moon, a world first. The BBC reported that the Chinese probe brought back the first samples from the unexplored far side of the Moon. Scientists are eagerly awaiting these samples, hoping they can answer key questions about planetary formation.

Israeli Military Claims Near Dismantling of Hamas Rafah Brigade; Palestinian Militants Report Attacks on Israeli Positions in Rafah

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on June 24 that Israeli forces continued to carry out strikes against Hamas targets in various parts of the Gaza Strip, killing a high-ranking member of Hamas's weapons development program on the evening of June 23. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated on June 24 that Israeli forces were "close" to dismantling Hamas's Rafah Brigade, which consists of four battalions. Palestinian armed factions stated on June 24 that they attacked Israeli positions in various areas of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip with missiles and mortars, and also launched attacks on Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the Netzarim Corridor. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), stated on June 24 that famine in the Gaza Strip has reached catastrophic levels due to human factors. In addition, tensions between Lebanon and Israel continue to escalate. According to Lebanon's National News Agency on June 24, the eastern Bekaa Valley was subjected to multiple rounds of Israeli airstrikes that day, injuring one Lebanese civil defense worker. Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group, stated that it attacked Israeli deployment points on the Lebanon-Israel border.

Russia Claims Downing 176 Ukrainian Drones; Ukraine Reports Grave Situation in Pokrovsk Direction

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on June 24 that Russian forces repelled more than ten Ukrainian counterattacks on various fronts and launched multiple offensives, striking Ukrainian personnel, ammunition depots, and other targets. Russian air defense systems intercepted six US-made ATACMS missiles, four Patriot air defense missiles, and shot down 176 Ukrainian drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that more than a hundred engagements occurred on the front lines in the past 24 hours, and Russian forces continued to advance in several directions, with the situation in the Pokrovsk direction being the most severe. Pokrovsk was also subjected to a Russian missile attack that day. In the Kupyansk area, Ukrainian forces repelled multiple Russian offensives. EU Announces New Round of Sanctions Against Russia; Russia Says It Will Take Retaliatory Measures The European Union announced a new round of sanctions against Russia on June 24, including a ban on transshipment of Russian liquefied natural gas through EU ports. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that day that the EU was trying to stifle the Russian economy through sanctions, but the result would be counterproductive. He also stressed that Russia would take retaliatory measures.

International News Briefs

UN Strongly Condemns Russian Terrorist Attack UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement on June 24, strongly condemning the terrorist attack that occurred in Russia's Dagestan Republic on June 23, and extended condolences to the victims' families, the people and government of Russia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. TASS reported today (June 25), citing local authorities, that the death toll from the June 23 terrorist attack in Russia's Dagestan Republic has risen to 21, with 45 injured. Germany's June Business Climate Index Continues to Fall Statistical data released by the German Ifo Institute for Economic Research on June 24 showed that Germany's June business climate index fell for the second consecutive month, from 89.3 in May to 88.6. Clemens Fuest, President of the Ifo Institute, pointed out in a statement that the German economy is currently struggling to emerge from stagnation.

Deepening Reform: The Diverse Landscape of Chinese Modernization

The Pearl of Bohai Sea, with new tides surging. On the new journey in the new era, Tianjin bravely shoulders its mission and forges ahead, striving to write a new chapter of Chinese modernization. Today's "Deepening Reform Comprehensively, Thousands of Visions of Chinese Modernization" takes us into Tianjin.

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