At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President José Ramos-Horta of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste will pay a state visit to China from July 28 to 31.
In recent days, all officers and soldiers of the armed forces have diligently studied and implemented the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). They unanimously stated that they must rally more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, hold high the banner of reform and opening up, unite their efforts, strive for progress, and work tirelessly to build a strong modern socialist country in all respects, achieve the Second Centenary Goal, and advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has incorporated the continuous deepening of national defense and military reform into the overall plan for further comprehensive deepening of reform. It has made a series of major strategic deployments to improve the leadership and management systems and mechanisms of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), deepen the reform of the joint combat system, and deepen cross-military-civilian reform. This reflects the high importance the CPC Central Committee and Chairman Xi attach to national defense and military development, demonstrates the firm resolve and strong sense of mission to carry reform through to the end, and holds significant and far-reaching implications for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization. Officers and soldiers stated that they must adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military, thoroughly implement the military strategic guidelines for the new era, profoundly understand the decisive significance of "two establishments," enhance "four consciousnesses," strengthen "four self-confidences," achieve "two safeguards," and implement the system of overall responsibility by the chairman of the Central Military Commission, so as to strive tirelessly for the timely realization of the centenary goal of the PLA's founding and the accelerated building of the People's Army into a world-class military. The "Decision" reviewed and approved by the plenary session, focusing on deepening the reform of the joint combat system, proposes reform tasks such as improving the functions of the CMC Joint Operations Command Center, optimizing the composition of theater joint operations command centers, and strengthening the overall planning of the construction and application of the network information system, to ensure that our army can fight and win wars. Everyone stated that they must go all out and concentrate their efforts to provide security guarantees and strategic support for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization, and contribute to the timely realization of the centenary goal of the PLA's founding through practical actions. The plenary session proposed to deepen cross-military-civilian reform, improve the working mechanism for building an integrated national strategic system and capabilities, improve the decision-making, deliberation, and coordination mechanisms involving the military, improve the mechanism for submitting military demands for national defense construction and for military-civilian interface, and improve the national defense mobilization system.
Decision of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission on Awarding Tang Hongbo the "Second-Class Aerospace Meritorious Medal" and Conferring the Honorary Title of "Hero Astronaut" and "Third-Class Aerospace Meritorious Medal" upon Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin (July 26, 2024) On October 26, 2023, the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft was successfully launched. Astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin successfully entered the Tianhe core module aboard the spacecraft, staying in orbit for six months. They conducted two extravehicular activities, performed eight cargo airlock operations for loading and unloading, completed over 50 tasks for space station construction, upgrade, maintenance, and repair, carried out nearly 100 in-orbit experiments and tests with space science and application payloads, and returned safely on April 30, 2024. The Shenzhou-17 manned mission was the second manned mission in China's manned space program to enter the space station application and development phase. It successfully completed in-orbit maintenance of external facilities of spacecraft for the first time and successfully retrieved the first batch of extravehicular exposure experiment samples, marking a new step in China's high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement in space. It is of great significance for enhancing China's comprehensive national strength and strengthening the cohesion of the Chinese nation, and for inspiring the entire Party, the entire military, and people of all ethnic groups across the country to strengthen confidence and move forward with courage. The successful completion of the Shenzhou-17 manned mission embodies the wisdom and hard work of a vast number of scientific and technological workers, astronauts, cadres and staff, and commanders and fighters of the People's Liberation Army. Comrades Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin are outstanding representatives among them. They are wholeheartedly devoted to the Party, loyal to their mission, fearless of dangers, and striving to show the world the strong Chinese spirit and Chinese strength. Comrade Tang Hongbo returned to space after two years and served as commander, becoming the first astronaut to return to the space station, setting a new record for Chinese astronauts' in-orbit flight duration. Comrade Tang Shengjie was enterprising and trained diligently, becoming the youngest Chinese astronaut to enter space and the first flight engineer among the third batch of astronauts to perform extravehicular activities. Comrade Jiang Xinlin served as the primary operator for extravehicular maintenance operations, with superb skills and calmness. In his first space flight, he successfully completed his assigned tasks. To commend their outstanding contributions to China's manned space industry, the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission have decided to award Comrade Tang Hongbo the "Second-Class Aerospace Meritorious Medal" and to confer the honorary title of "Hero Astronaut" and "Third-Class Aerospace Meritorious Medal" upon Comrades Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin. Comrades Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin are pioneers of our era who have remained true to their original aspirations, kept their mission firmly in mind, and dedicated themselves to a noble cause. They are role models in exploring the universe, realizing space dreams, and building a strong aerospace nation. The Party Central Committee calls on the entire Party, the entire military, and people of all ethnic groups across the country to follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, take the commended astronauts as role models, profoundly understand the decisive significance of "two establishments," enhance "four consciousnesses," strengthen "four self-confidences," achieve "two safeguards," unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, vigorously carry forward the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" spirit and the manned space spirit, strive for self-improvement, bravely ascend to new heights, work diligently, and forge ahead, in order to unite and struggle for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization!
Localities and departments have swiftly and effectively implemented the important directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, actively taking measures to prevent floods, resist floods, and provide disaster relief, in response to typhoons and heavy rainfall. This year's Typhoon No. 3, "Kammuri," made landfall around 7:50 PM last night (July 25) in Xiuyu District, Putian City, Fujian Province, bringing torrential rain to parts of Putian, Fuzhou, Ningde, and other areas. As of 10 AM today, the 24-hour rainfall in the main urban area of Fuzhou approached 350 millimeters, reaching the level of extraordinary torrential rain. To improve monitoring methods and increase response speed, Fuzhou City manages and coordinates the urban water system through its Urban Water System Joint Dispatch and Regulation Center, integrating reservoirs, lakes, rivers, networks, plants, and stations. Affected by the peripheral cloud clusters of "Kammuri," continuous rainfall has occurred in many parts of Zhejiang and Guangdong. To prevent possible disasters such as landslides, building collapses, and urban waterlogging, various localities have pre-deployed rescue forces and increased efforts to inspect and eliminate hazards. In Taishun County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, localized extraordinary torrential rain caused numerous trees to fall on roads, and river levels continuously rose. To cope with the extreme weather of strong winds and heavy rain, the local authorities immediately activated emergency response plans. In the past two days, Jilin and Liaoning have experienced continuous heavy rainfall. In Linjiang City, Jilin, river levels rose sharply, triggering mountain floods and mudslides, leading to the disruption of some roads and bridges. The local government activated a Level IV emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention to strictly prevent secondary disasters. In Liaoning, in response to heavy rainfall, the local authorities used big data and other new technologies to promptly obtain data on rainfall and water conditions, carried out monitoring, forecasting, and early warning, and timely conducted drainage and personnel relocation and resettlement. As of this afternoon, over 17,000 people have been relocated across the province. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters yesterday activated a Level IV emergency response for flood prevention targeting Liaoning, Jilin, and Jiangxi, and maintained a Level III emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention targeting Fujian and Zhejiang. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters requested strengthening patrols and defenses in high-risk areas such as small and medium-sized reservoirs during high water levels, and in areas prone to mountain torrent disasters and geological disaster hidden dangers. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport urgently allocated 66 million yuan to support six provinces and municipalities including Shaanxi, Sichuan, Henan, Shandong, Chongqing, and Jiangsu in fully carrying out emergency disposal of road damage and blockage. The Ministry of Transport strengthened cross-departmental coordination mechanisms, guiding transportation authorities at all levels to enhance coordination and linkage with local meteorological, public security, natural resources, water conservancy, and emergency management departments. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development required rectification of flood-prone and waterlogged areas and risk points, with a focus on strengthening flood control measures for underground spaces. The Ministry of Water Resources held a consultation and assessment today, stating that Typhoon "Kammuri" will mainly affect the Yangtze River, Huaihe River, Yellow River, and Haihe River basins from today to tomorrow. The Ministry of Water Resources issued targeted early warning notices to relevant provinces, requiring strengthened patrols and defenses of embankments.
Our station today (July 26) broadcast a CCTV Quick Commentary titled "Resolutely Win the Hard Battle of Flood Prevention, Flood Control, and Disaster Relief."
The Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Working Committee of the Central and State Organs, the Ministry of Education, the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, and the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee jointly held the inaugural lecture of the Central Lecture Group for Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in Beijing on the morning of July 26. Mu Hong, a member of the Central Lecture Group, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Executive Deputy Director of the Central Reform Office, delivered the lecture. Mu Hong's report closely focused on General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the plenary session's "Decision." He clarified the historical background, historical positioning, and mission of further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, elaborated on the guiding principles, overall goals, and major principles of further comprehensively deepening reform, provided key interpretations of the important reform and innovation measures proposed in the "Decision," and shared his understanding and experience in implementing the spirit of the plenary session and reform tasks. The report was profound and thorough, rich in content, and fully utilized typical cases and detailed data for explanation, helping the audience deepen their understanding of the spirit of the plenary session. About 700 people attended, including cadres from Party, government, and military organs in Beijing, heads of central enterprises and universities, theoretical workers, and representatives from all walks of life.
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China emphasized the need to improve the institutional system for ensuring and improving people's livelihoods. In the process of further comprehensively deepening reform, how can we improve employment-first policies and a sound social security system to allow people to enjoy the fruits of reform and development more and more equitably? Let's watch the exclusive interview by our station's reporter with Wang Xiaoping, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security. The plenary session proposed that ensuring and improving people's livelihoods in the course of development is a major task of Chinese modernization. Wang Xiaoping stated that this fully reflects the fundamental purpose of our Party to serve the people wholeheartedly and the people-centered value orientation of reform. The plenary session proposed to improve employment-first policies, establish a sound mechanism for promoting high-quality and full employment, improve the public employment service system, and strive to resolve structural employment contradictions. Wang Xiaoping stated that promoting high-quality and full employment is the new positioning and new mission of employment work in the new era and new journey. Regarding the improvement of the social security system, Wang Xiaoping stated that they will further deepen the reform of the social security system, promote the maturity and finalization of the system, and promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the social security system.
Today (July 26), the International Department of the CPC Central Committee held a special briefing on the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee for senior foreign diplomats in China. Members of the Central Lecture Group, officials from the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, and relevant experts elaborated on the main achievements and significant implications of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, stating that China will further comprehensively deepen reform, advance Chinese modernization, adhere to improving the institutional mechanisms for high-level opening up, and continue to follow the path of peaceful development, injecting new impetus into the common prosperity of all countries. Foreign envoys in China stated that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has profound significance for both China and the world, and will have a significant positive impact on global economic recovery and development, looking forward to sharing opportunities and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results.
The State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences on promoting high-quality development today (July 26). The head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) stated that since the 18th CPC National Congress, significant breakthroughs have been made in the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and their quality and efficiency have significantly improved. As of the end of 2023, the total assets of central SOEs reached 86.6 trillion yuan, 2.8 times that of the end of 2012, with value added, revenue, and profits all doubling compared to 2012. The total R&D investment of central SOEs has exceeded one trillion yuan for two consecutive years, achieving a number of landmark results in aerospace, deep sea, energy, transportation, and other fields, and making major breakthroughs in many fields such as key materials and core components; a series of special actions have been implemented, including the construction of original technology sources, industrial revitalization, future industry launch, and artificial intelligence "AI+," vigorously promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. In 2023, investment in strategic emerging industries grew by 32%, and operating revenue exceeded 10 trillion yuan for the first time. The control and influence of the state-owned economy in important industries and key areas have been further strengthened. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee put forward a series of new requirements focusing on deepening the reform of state-owned assets and SOEs. SASAC will strengthen its deployment around strengthening, optimizing, and expanding state-owned capital and SOEs, and accelerating the formation of new production relations adapted to new productive forces, ensuring that reforms are implemented effectively.
China's Balance of Payments in Goods and Services Trade Surplus Reaches 289.6 Billion Yuan in June. Latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that in June, China's international balance of payments in goods and services trade reached 3,996.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2%; the surplus was 289.6 billion yuan, hitting a new monthly high for the year. China's foreign trade shows a trend of improving quality and stable volume. The 32nd National Book Fair Opens in Jinan, Shandong. Today (July 26), the 32nd National Book Fair opened in Jinan, Shandong. This year's book fair has attracted over 1,700 publishing, printing, and distribution units, showcasing more than 700,000 types of publications both online and offline. During the fair, over 750 cultural activities will also be organized, including reader conferences and a series of interviews. China Adds Two New World Natural Heritage Sites. Today (July 26), at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, the capital of India, China's "Badain Jaran Desert - Sand Dunes and Lakes" and "Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase II)" were successfully inscribed on the World Heritage List. With this, China now has 15 World Natural Heritage sites, maintaining its leading position globally in total number. The Paris Olympics to Open Early Tomorrow Morning, Beijing Time. The 33rd Summer Olympic Games will open at 7:30 PM on July 26, French local time (1:30 AM on July 27, Beijing time), in Paris, France. The Chinese sports delegation will participate in 30 major categories, 42 sub-categories, and 236 minor events, making it the highest number of minor events for a Chinese sports delegation competing abroad. At that time, CCTV General Channel, Sports Channel, News Channel, and other TV channels, as well as relevant radio frequencies and new media platforms, will broadcast live. "High-end Interview" to Air Exclusive Interview with Vanuatu Prime Minister Salwai Tonight. Tonight (July 26), CCTV News Channel's "High-end Interview" program will broadcast an exclusive interview with Vanuatu Prime Minister Salwai. Salwai stated that he thanks China for viewing Vanuatu as a friend and brother, and is willing to work with China to promote the upgrading of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership and build a China-Vanuatu community with a shared future in the new era. The program will also be simultaneously launched on new media platforms such as CCTV News, Yangshipin, and CCTV.com.
"China's New Era of Deepening Reform: Global Opportunities," a global dialogue series hosted by China Media Group, recently held special events in various European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and African countries, including France, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Representatives from political, business, academic, and media circles from participating countries exchanged views on topics such as the far-reaching significance of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for the world and the new opportunities brought by China's comprehensive deepening of reform for global cooperation.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on July 25 that over the past day, Israel carried out airstrikes on more than 60 targets in the Gaza Strip. Israeli ground forces continued operations in Khan Younis, Rafah, and the Netzarim Corridor area, destroying approximately 50 Hamas military targets. Multiple Palestinian armed factions stated on July 25 that they used rockets, anti-tank mines, and other weapons to target Israeli personnel and vehicles in various locations, including Khan Younis and Rafah. Protesters Continue Demonstrations in Washington D.C., Condemning Israeli Military Action. According to U.S. media reports on July 25, since the outbreak of the new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict on October 7 last year, the United States has provided Israel with more than 25,000 bombs and missiles, as well as aircraft, air defense systems, and more. On the same day, protesters continued to hold demonstrations on the streets of Washington D.C., condemning Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Data released by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research, a German think tank, on July 25 showed that Germany's July business climate index fell from 88.6 points in June to 87.0 points, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Clemens Fuest, President of the Ifo Institute, stated that surveyed companies reported increased pessimism for the coming months. The Ifo Business Climate Index is regarded as a leading indicator of Germany's economic development.
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