Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter on Completion, Opening of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a cross-river passage, was completed and opened on June 30. 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, sent a congratulatory letter, expressing warm congratulations and extending sincere greetings to all comrades involved in its planning and construction. Xi Jinping pointed out that the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is another super large-scale transportation project completed in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. It has overcome numerous world-class technical challenges and set multiple world records. All participants completed the engineering tasks with high quality through their diligent efforts and strong perseverance. This fully demonstrates that Chinese modernization is achieved through hard work, and great undertakings are accomplished through practical action. Xi Jinping emphasized that in the next step, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link should be managed and utilized well, ensuring safe, smooth, comfortable, and smart operation, fully leveraging its pioneering role in transportation, promoting integrated development between the east and west banks of the Pearl River Estuary, enhancing the "hard connectivity" of infrastructure and "soft connectivity" of rules and mechanisms in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, promoting market integration in the Greater Bay Area, and providing better service guarantees for building the Greater Bay Area into a strategic fulcrum of the new development pattern, a demonstration zone for high-quality development, and a leader in Chinese modernization. On the morning of the 30th, the opening ceremony of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link was held at the West Artificial Island. Huang Kunming, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee, read Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter and announced the opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a crucial control project for the Shenzhen-Cenxi National Expressway crossing the Pearl River Estuary, with a total length of approximately 24 kilometers. The project began construction in February 2017 and took seven years to complete and open. It is the world's first cross-sea cluster project integrating "bridges, islands, tunnels, and underwater interchanges." After its opening, the travel time from Shenzhen to Zhongshan will be shortened from about 2 hours to 30 minutes.
Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link Opens Today, Boosting Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's High-Quality Development
The completion and opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a major national project and another landmark in China's transportation infrastructure, will contribute to the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a strategic passage connecting the east and west banks of the Pearl River in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is approximately 30 kilometers north of the Humen Bridge and 31 kilometers south of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, featuring eight lanes in both directions and a design speed of 100 kilometers per hour. It is the world's first cross-sea cluster project integrating "bridges, islands, tunnels, and underwater interchanges." Tens of thousands of builders have set new records through continuous innovation and intelligent green construction. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, with a main span of 1666 meters, has set multiple world records for wind resistance and offshore bridge span; the West Artificial Island, which facilitates the transition between bridge and tunnel, set an industry record for rapid island formation in four and a half months; relying on the Beidou system and China's independently developed immersed tube transport and installation vessel, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Tunnel was built as the world's first two-way eight-lane undersea tunnel, achieving multiple world records for immersed tube floating speed and millimeter-level precision in underwater docking. The opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link creates five cross-river and cross-sea passages from north to south in the Pearl River Estuary, including the Huangpu Bridge, Nansha Bridge, Humen Bridge, and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, further strengthening economic and social ties between the east and west banks of the Pearl River Estuary. On the opening day of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link (June 30), inter-city bus routes from Zhongshan to Shenzhen were simultaneously launched, and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Aviation Port, connecting to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, was officially put into use. In the future, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will also connect with expressways such as the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Riverside Expressway, Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, and Zhongkai Expressway, significantly enhancing the convenience of comprehensive transportation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
CCTV Quick Comment: Chinese Modernization Achieved Through Hard Work
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Xi Jinping to Attend 24th SCO Heads of State Council Meeting, Pay State Visits to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan
From July 2 to 6, President Xi Jinping will attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
People's Daily Commentator Article: Promoting Integrated Development of Education, Science, Technology, and Talent -- On Studying and Implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's Important Speech at National Science Conference, National Science and Technology Awards Conference, and General Assemblies of CAS, CAE
Today's (June 30) People's Daily published a commentator's article titled "Promoting the Integrated Development of Education, Science and Technology, and Talent -- On Studying and Implementing 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."
New Ideas Guide New Journey: Forging Grassroots Party Organizations into Strong Fighting Bastions
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of strengthening grassroots Party organizations, transforming each grassroots Party organization into a strong fighting fortress, and promoting comprehensive progress and excellence in grassroots construction. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, various regions and departments have prioritized strengthening the grassroots as a long-term and fundamental strategy, making grassroots Party organizations more robust through revolutionary tempering, with the Party flag always flying high at the grassroots level. General Secretary Xi Jinping attaches great importance to the building of grassroots Party organizations. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the General Secretary has conducted extensive investigations and research in mountain villages, urban communities, factories, workshops, and scientific research institutions. In all these places, strengthening grassroots Party organizations has been a recurring emphasis. He pointed out, "As long as every grassroots Party organization and every Party member has a strong sense of purpose and responsibility, and can play the role of a fighting fortress and vanguard, our Party will be very powerful, our country will be very powerful, our people will be very powerful, and the Party's governing foundation will be as solid as a rock." He stressed, "Grassroots Party organizations should become leaders in helping the masses achieve prosperity, ensuring that the Party's pro-people policies are implemented effectively, and truly becoming fighting fortresses"; "Community Party organizations are the Party's nerve endings connecting with the grassroots masses, and they should play a leading role in the community. When community Party organizations are well-built and strong, community work will have a backbone." Bearing the General Secretary's instructions in mind, Party committees and governments at all levels and departments have focused on strengthening the grassroots, continuously transforming the Party's political advantages, organizational advantages, and advantages of close ties with the masses into advantages in grassroots governance. In urban areas, from renovating old residential areas to addressing elder and childcare needs, from improving the community environment to enriching residents' cultural and sports life, the "Party building +" model in communities skillfully uses a "needle" to thread together a thousand "lines" of public services. In rural areas, selecting and strengthening leaders of village Party organizations and rectifying weak and scattered village Party organizations have paved the way for rural revitalization. Shiyi Village in Beichuan County, Sichuan Province, a Qiang ethnic village nestled on a high mountain cliff, boasts a strong fighting fortress. From repairing roads and tending orchards to operating homestays and live streaming, over a decade, Party members have taken the lead and set examples, transforming the once poverty-stricken village into a "National Civilized Village," with per capita annual income increasing from over 3,000 yuan to 67,900 yuan. Where there are difficulties, there are Communist Party members! In recent days, many areas in the south have been hit by heavy rains and floods. Amidst the wind and rain, the Party flag flies high on the front lines of flood control and disaster relief. The vast number of Party members and cadres have braved dangers and charged forward, fully safeguarding people's lives and property and maintaining social stability. To strengthen the northern ecological security barrier, in Sumitu Sumu of the Mu Us Desert in the "Jiziwan" bend of the Yellow River, multiple gachas along the Yellow River's sand control belt have formed a joint Party branch, gathering over 1,000 Party member volunteers to build a sand prevention line. To shoulder the mission of scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, Party members on the scientific research front have overcome difficulties and taken on heavy responsibilities. Academician Ge Changchun of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who made important contributions to China's "two bombs and one satellite" project, is still on the front line of scientific research at the age of 90, leading a team of Party member PhDs to continuously advance interdisciplinary research in new materials. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core, significant progress has been made in the building of the Party's organizational system. As of December 31, 2023, Party organizations have been established in 9,125 urban subdistricts, 29,620 townships, 119,437 communities, and 488,959 administrative villages nationwide, with coverage rates exceeding 99.9%. There are 1.6 million grassroots Party organizations in enterprises and 183,000 grassroots Party organizations in social organizations, basically achieving full coverage where Party organizations should be established. From vigorously promoting Party building to lead grassroots governance, to using internet technology and information means to carry out Party building work, and to exploring ways to strengthen Party building work in new economic organizations, new social organizations, and new employment groups, as well as innovating the setup and activity methods of Party organizations, the Party's organizational system has become more robust, forming an organizational network that extends horizontally to every corner and vertically to every level. This network connects 99.185 million Party members and over 1.4 billion people, forging the Party and the people into a unified and cohesive community with a shared future.
Latest CPC Internal Statistics Released
Today (June 30), the latest Party statistics released by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee show that as of the end of 2023, the total number of members of the Communist Party of China was 99.185 million, a net increase of 1.144 million compared to the previous year. There are 5.176 million grassroots Party organizations, a net increase of 111,000 compared to the previous year. The overall growth rate of Party members has been steady. A total of 2.408 million new Party members were recruited throughout the year, of whom 53.1% had a college degree or above, 82.4% were 35 years old or younger, 45.9% were female, and 10.5% were ethnic minorities. 1.276 million Party members were recruited from the front lines of production and work. Education and management of Party members have been continuously strengthened. Party organizations at all levels have thoroughly carried out thematic education on studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, strengthening Party member education and training. A total of 1.266 million training sessions were held throughout the year, and Party committees above the county level conducted centralized rotations for 6.173 million grassroots Party organization secretaries.
People's Daily Editorial: Consolidating Mighty Strength for Advancing Chinese Modernization -- Warmly Celebrating the 103rd Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
Tomorrow's (July 1) People's Daily will publish an editorial titled "Forging a Mighty Force to Advance Chinese Modernization – Warmly Celebrating the 103rd Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China."
Various Localities Hold Events to Celebrate CPC's 103rd Anniversary
In recent days, various regions have held diverse activities to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. In Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a series of activities were held at the Memorial Hall of the South Lake Revolution and by the Red Boat on South Lake, attracting over ten thousand visitors daily in recent times. People revisited red history and drew strength from their original aspirations. In Baoshan, Yunnan, Hanshou, Hunan, Xinxian, Henan, and Weishan, Shandong, new and old Party members solemnly swore an oath to the Party flag at various red sites and patriotic education bases. Following red footprints and inheriting revolutionary spirit. In Longnan, Gansu, retired soldiers retraced the Long March route; in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, Party representatives connected red landmarks through a torch relay; in Anyuan, Jiangxi, nearly a thousand people gathered amidst green mountains and waters to praise the new era. In Xiaogan, Hubei, elderly Party members who have been "Glorious in the Party for Fifty Years" presented Party emblems to newly admitted comrades, drawing strength for progress through inheritance. Various regions also held diverse celebratory activities. Heilongjiang hosted a provincial Party lecture competition. Songs dedicated to the Party were sung loudly by tourists along the Yellow River; in Ali, Tibet, cadres and staff sang in unison, expressing their boundless love for the Party; in Anyuan, Jiangxi, nearly a thousand people gathered amidst green mountains and waters to praise the new era. Officers and soldiers of all units of the armed forces solemnly swore an oath to the Party flag in training grounds, at outposts, in peacekeeping camps, and on the distant oceans. The troops also organized various thematic education activities and study tours, further strengthening the officers' and soldiers' ideals and beliefs by reviewing history and recalling their original aspirations, and striving tirelessly for building a strong army.
Manufacturing Production Sustains Expansion, New Growth Drivers Continue to Emerge
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing and the National Bureau of Statistics announced today (June 30) that China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.5% in June, consistent with the previous month. Looking at the sub-indices, the production index was 50.6%, with metal products, railway, shipbuilding, aerospace equipment, and other industries maintaining relatively fast production growth. From the perspective of key industries, the PMI for high-tech manufacturing was 52.3%, and the PMI for equipment manufacturing was 51%, both higher than the previous month, indicating continued transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing sector and sustained growth in new drivers. Additionally, the business activity expectation indices for agricultural and sideline food processing, metal products, railway, shipbuilding, aerospace equipment, and electrical machinery and equipment industries were all above 58%, a relatively high boom range, indicating strong confidence among enterprises regarding industry development.
Xue Qikun, 2023 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award Laureate: Pursuing Excellence, Venturing into Scientific Unknowns
Xue Qikun, recipient of the 2023 National Highest Science and Technology Award, is an internationally renowned experimental physicist in the field of condensed matter physics. With a deep sense of patriotism, he has dedicated himself to fundamental research in cutting-edge scientific problems, achieving world-influencing scientific results. In the State Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Physics at Tsinghua University, Academician Xue Qikun and his research team are analyzing the latest experimental results. From the first experimental observation of the quantum anomalous Hall effect in 2012, the team has been continuously advancing deeper fundamental research into its principles and applications for the past 12 years, achieving more new breakthroughs. The quantum anomalous Hall effect is a significant quantum effect in condensed matter physics. Under its influence, electrons, which are originally disordered, become highly ordered without the need for a strong magnetic field, meaning they exhibit no resistance, thereby potentially solving the fundamental problem of heat generation in electronic devices. For a long time, the quantum anomalous Hall effect remained a theoretical concept and had not been experimentally confirmed. Could a material exhibiting the quantum anomalous Hall effect be found? In 2009, Xue Qikun led his team to explore this uncharted territory, pioneering a unique experimental approach. Xue Qikun innovatively solved the problem of precisely preparing and controlling quantum materials at the atomic level. Subsequently, the team tested over 1,000 samples, step by step improving sample quality. After continuous and repeated reasoning and experimentation, in late 2012, Xue Qikun's team for the first time in the world experimentally observed the quantum anomalous Hall effect. This research result was soon published in "Science" magazine, and about a year later, the result was reproduced by multiple international laboratories in the same system, confirming the discovery. During the rigorous scientific research process, Xue Qikun also discovered high-temperature superconductivity at heterojunction interfaces, opening a completely new path for solving the mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity. Currently, Xue Qikun is leading his team to continue striving to solve major scientific problems such as the mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity, the application of high-temperature quantum anomalous Hall effect and topological quantum states, and the realization of topological quantum computing.
Localities Fully Respond to Heavy Rains, Flood Control and Disaster Relief Intensified
Heavy rainfall continues across the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River to Guizhou and Guangxi, with various localities making full efforts to respond, intensifying flood control and disaster relief to minimize losses. Hunan continued to issue a red rainstorm warning today (June 30). From today until July 2, there will be heavy to torrential rains in central and northern Hunan, with localized extreme torrential rains. Xinhua County in Hunan overnight transferred over 20,000 people to prepare for the approaching flood peak. Many areas in Anhui have also experienced continuous rainfall. Some low-lying villages in Shitai County, Chizhou, were inundated, and rescuers urgently evacuated trapped residents to ensure their safety. Zhenyuan County in Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou, suffered a flood yesterday, leading to severe urban waterlogging. Today, as the rainfall weakened, cleanup operations immediately began. As of 4 PM today, 110 rivers in the Yangtze River basin have experienced floods above the warning level. The Ministry of Water Resources scientifically dispatched water conservancy projects in the basin, leveraging the interception and storage capacity of key projects centered on the Three Gorges Reservoir, orderly controlling downstream discharge to lower water levels in the middle and lower reaches of the main river. At the same time, localities along the banks organized personnel to patrol and guard embankments 24 hours a day, strictly preventing risks. The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport, further allocated 45 million yuan by the end of June, providing additional support to four provinces (municipalities) including Anhui, Hubei, Chongqing, and Heilongjiang, for highway repairs and ensuring the rapid clearance and accessibility of flood-damaged roads. On June 29, the National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office, in conjunction with the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, urgently dispatched central emergency relief materials such as woven bags, lighting equipment, and drainage pumps to support Hubei Province in flood control and disaster relief work.
Over 80 Chinese and Foreign Films Released for 2024 Summer Movie Season
This summer, over 80 Chinese and foreign films will be screened in cinemas nationwide. Among them, a batch of mainstream and realistic films that combine ideological depth with artistic quality, such as "A Life for the Party" and "Against the Current," will inject strong momentum into the summer film market; a variety of films with rich genres and diverse themes, including the Cantonese opera film "Lady Xian," the feature film "Welcome to My Side," and the documentary "Exploring Nature: Earth's Story," will effectively meet the diverse viewing needs of audiences of different ages. In addition, a batch of excellent Chinese-style animated films will innovate while adhering to tradition, skillfully integrating excellent traditional Chinese culture into their storylines, resonating strongly with audiences.
Domestic News Briefs
As of the end of May, the total installed power generation capacity nationwide increased by 14.1% year-on-year. According to the National Energy Administration, as of the end of May, the total installed power generation capacity nationwide was approximately 3.04 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 14.1%. Among them, solar power generation capacity was approximately 690 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 52.2%; wind power generation capacity was approximately 460 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 20.5%, indicating rapid development of China's clean energy. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo concludes today. Today (June 30), the 8th China-Eurasia Expo concluded in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Enterprises and institutions from over 50 countries, regions, and international organizations participated in the exhibition and signed more than 360 cooperation projects, with a total contracted amount exceeding 610 billion yuan. Lhasa to Xigaze Expressway in Tibet fully opens today. Today (June 30), the 245-kilometer Lhasa to Xigaze Expressway in Tibet fully opened, shortening the driving time between the two cities from over 5 hours via National Highway 318 to approximately 3 hours. As of now, the total mileage of expressways opened to traffic in Tibet has reached 1,196 kilometers.
International Figures Positively Appraise President Xi Jinping's Important Speech at Event Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
International figures stated that President Xi Jinping's important speech at the commemorative conference for the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence connects history, reality, and the future, providing inspiration and guidance for countries to jointly address global challenges. International figures stated that the series of important initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping are epoch-making and forward-looking, effectively promoting world peace and development, and continuously revitalizing the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
Israeli Military Strikes Northern Gaza, Palestinian Armed Group Claims Ambush on Israeli Soldiers in Gaza City
The Israeli military stated on June 29 that it conducted airstrikes and simultaneous ground and underground operations in Shujaiya, east of Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip, killing several Palestinian militants and discovering a weapons depot. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), claimed that its militants ambushed Israeli soldiers multiple times in the Shujaiya area. The Al-Qassam Brigades also claimed to have seized an Israeli reconnaissance drone. According to Palestinian media reports, Israeli forces began airstrikes on several locations in the Gaza Strip from early morning on June 29, resulting in 24 deaths and multiple injuries. The conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border continues. The Israeli military stated on June 29 that it bombed two military buildings of Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah militants claimed on the same day that they attacked Israeli tanks and vehicles on the Lebanon-Israel border. Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated on June 29 that Lebanon is in a state of war, with many civilian casualties. Arab League members agree to no longer designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. According to Lebanese and other Arab media reports, Arab League Deputy Secretary-General Hossam Zaki stated on June 29 that Arab League member states agreed to no longer designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. According to Lebanese media reports, the day before, Zaki visited Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, and held talks with the leader of Hezbollah's resistance organization.
International News Briefs
DPRK strongly condemns US-Japan-ROK joint military exercises. According to KCNA, in response to the recent joint military exercises conducted by the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, a spokesperson for the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Foreign Policy Department issued a statement today (June 30) strongly condemning the repeated reckless military provocations by the US, Japan, and ROK. The statement warned that the DPRK would take offensive and overwhelming countermeasures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty. The US, Japan, and ROK conducted three-day joint military exercises starting on June 27 south of Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, with multiple vessels including the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier and military aircraft participating. Arizona wildfire continues to spread. According to US media reports on June 29, a wildfire that started on June 27 in Maricopa County, Arizona, continues to spread, having burned nearly 15 square kilometers and forced the evacuation of many residents. Firefighters stated that due to high temperatures, there is a risk of further spread. According to local officials, preliminary investigations suggest the fire was human-caused, and the specific reason is still under investigation. On June 29, a wildfire in Sacramento, California, also continued to spread, with some residents receiving evacuation orders.
Deepening Reform Across the Board: The Myriad Facets of Chinese Modernization
Shandong, the land of Qilu, is surging with enthusiasm. In the new era and on a new journey, Shandong is taking the lead, shouldering heavy responsibilities, and striving to write a new chapter of Chinese modernization. Today's (June 30) "Deepening Reform Comprehensively: The Myriad Aspects of Chinese Modernization" takes us to Shandong.