General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that developing new quality productive forces is an inherent requirement and an important focus for promoting high-quality development. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to improve the institutional mechanisms for developing new quality productive forces adapted to local conditions. Currently, China is promoting development through reform, fostering new quality productive forces based on local circumstances, and accelerating the cultivation of new drivers and advantages, with the Chinese economy forging ahead on the path of high-quality development. This year, the Chinese economy has maintained steady progress, and new quality productive forces are growing robustly. In the first half of the year, the added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 8.7% year-on-year, 2.7 percentage points higher than that of all industries above designated size. Production of intelligent green products such as service robots, new energy vehicles, and solar cells all maintained double-digit growth. New types of consumption continue to expand, and new foreign trade drivers such as the "new three" and cross-border e-commerce are accelerating their growth, achieving new results in high-quality development. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that high-quality development requires new theories of productive forces for guidance, and that new quality productive forces have already formed in practice and demonstrated strong driving and supporting forces for high-quality development. We need to summarize and generalize them theoretically to guide new development practices. Since the beginning of this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping has made a series of important deployments on developing new quality productive forces adapted to local conditions and promoting high-quality development during various important occasions and inspections across the country. In Tianjin, he emphasized the need to promote both technological and industrial innovation; in Hunan, he pointed out the need to strengthen advanced manufacturing; in Chongqing, he called for actively promoting the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle to better leverage its role as an important growth pole and new power source for national high-quality development. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made systematic arrangements for improving institutional mechanisms to promote high-quality economic development and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces. This year, a series of strong and targeted macro policies have been jointly implemented. The state has coordinated the allocation of 1 trillion yuan in ultra-long-term special government bonds to support the implementation of major national strategies and the construction of security capabilities in key areas, covering scientific research and development, digital infrastructure, and energy construction, thereby accumulating momentum and capabilities for the development of new quality productive forces. Support for a new round of large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-ins of consumer goods is promoting the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industries. Aiming at new tracks in frontier fields, the state is accelerating the development of strategic emerging industrial clusters and precisely identifying and cultivating high-potential future industries. In the first half of the year, national high-tech industrial investment increased by 10.6% year-on-year, with double-digit growth in investment in fields such as technology transformation services and R&D and design services. Industries such as new-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, new materials, and high-end equipment are growing stronger, creating new economic growth points. In the first half of the year, China's production and sales of new energy vehicles both exceeded 30%, and the total number of charging piles nationwide exceeded 10 million. This shipyard's order book extends to 2028, with more than 7 out of every 10 global orders for green-powered ships going to China. Recently, a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its maiden flight across the Yangtze River. As the state encourages and supports the development of emerging industries such as the low-altitude economy, broader spaces are being opened up. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to improve relevant rules and policies and accelerate the formation of production relations that are more compatible with new quality productive forces. All regions and departments have rapidly taken action to deepen reforms in the science and technology system, stimulating original and disruptive technological innovations; build a unified national market to efficiently allocate various resources; and strengthen institutional supply in new fields and new tracks to foster new industries, new models, and new drivers. During this period, the National Development and Reform Commission is intensifying research on a batch of reform plans, which will soon be implemented and show results. It is precisely due to China's strong economic resilience and sustained positive momentum that many international institutions have recently raised their forecasts for China's economic growth in 2024. In the future, as a batch of mature and tangible reform measures are implemented in an orderly manner, new quality productive forces characterized by high technology, high efficiency, and high quality will accelerate their growth, injecting continuous new impetus into promoting high-quality development.
Congratulatory Message from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council to the Chinese Sports Delegation at the 33rd Olympic Games Chinese Sports Delegation: At the 33rd Summer Olympic Games, our athletes fought tenaciously, strived bravely, fulfilled their mission, winning 40 gold medals, 27 silver medals, and 24 bronze medals, achieving both excellent athletic performance and spiritual civilization, bringing honor to our motherland and people. The Party Central Committee and the State Council extend their warm congratulations and sincere greetings to you! At these Olympic Games, you consistently remembered the trust of the Party and the people, vigorously promoted the Chinese sports spirit and the Olympic spirit, insisted on winning medals with morality, style, and cleanliness, and with high morale, tenacious style, and superb skills, you wrote a new chapter of China's sports forging ahead, demonstrating the contemporary spirit of reform, innovation, and courage in the sports front. You actively practiced the Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together," competed fairly and engaged in friendly exchanges with athletes from various countries and regions around the world, enhancing skills and deepening friendships, showcasing China's strength and demeanor to the world, and spreading China's voice and spirit. Your excellent achievements and outstanding performances have further inspired the patriotism of Chinese people at home and abroad, uplifted the national spirit, and strengthened the power to forge ahead. We hope you will continue to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, firmly aim for the goal of building a strong sports nation, keep in mind the mission of winning glory for the country, constantly scale new heights in competitive sports, and promote the vigorous development of mass sports and youth sports, making new contributions to comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. The motherland and the people await your triumphant return! Central Committee of the Communist Party of China State Council August 11, 2024
The Paris Olympic Games concluded locally on August 11. On the final competition day, the Chinese sports delegation won another gold medal, bringing the total gold medal count to 40, achieving its best performance ever in an overseas Olympic Games. In the last weightlifting event, the women's +81kg category, Chinese athlete Li Wenwen secured the gold medal without suspense, lifting 136kg in snatch, 173kg in clean and jerk, and a total of 309kg, successfully defending her Olympic title in this event. This also marked the 40th gold medal for the Chinese sports delegation at the Paris Olympics. The Chinese sports delegation won a total of 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals, totaling 91 medals, setting a new record for its best performance in overseas Games. The Chinese sports delegation stated that most of its events had excellent performances at these Olympic Games. In traditional dominant events, the Chinese team defended its honor. The Chinese diving team unprecedentedly swept all 8 gold medals. The Chinese table tennis team withstood challenges from numerous strong opponents and for the first time swept all 5 gold medals, carrying on the glory of the "national sport." In shooting, the Chinese shooting team won the first gold medal, setting a good start for the delegation, and ultimately achieved its best Olympic performance with 5 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals. At these Olympic Games, China's six major traditional dominant events collectively won 27 gold medals, accounting for 67.5% of the delegation's total gold medals, continuing to serve as the backbone for the delegation's medal pursuit. In several events, the Chinese sports delegation achieved significant breakthroughs. In swimming, the total number of medals doubled compared to the previous two Games. The men's 100m freestyle significantly improved the world record, and the men's 4x100m medley relay broke the 40-year gold medal monopoly of the American team. In tennis, the Chinese team won 1 gold and 1 silver, with the women's singles winning the first Olympic individual tennis title in Asian history, achieving a new breakthrough. Synchronized swimming swept both the team and duet gold medals. Rhythmic gymnastics won a gold medal, with China's beauty astonishing the world. Women's boxing achieved a historic Olympic gold medal breakthrough with exquisite techniques, and 3 gold and 2 silver medals reshaped the global competitive landscape of boxing. Each breakthrough in Chinese sports is a vivid interpretation of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together." In emerging events, Chinese freestyle BMX athletes participated in the Olympics for the first time and won a gold medal with extremely difficult performances. In sport climbing, both men's and women's speed events achieved personal best results, winning two silver medals. The rapid progress in these events fully demonstrates the huge development potential of international emerging events in China. In addition, a group of veteran athletes who have competed in the Olympics multiple times interpreted the true meaning of sportsmanship with their passion and perseverance. Among them, Ma Long participated in the Olympics 4 times and won gold medals each time, becoming China's first athlete to win 6 Olympic gold medals. Zhang Yufei participated in 6 events at these Olympic Games and won 6 medals, with a total of 10 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze) across three Olympic Games, becoming China's most decorated Olympic athlete. At the same time, "post-00s" and "post-05s" young athletes are catching up, demonstrating amazing youthful power. Over 16 days in Paris, 404 Chinese athletes competed with all their might, striving bravely and submitting an excellent answer sheet. Both on and off the field, they held their motherland in their hearts, bravely pursued their dreams, and fostered friendship, allowing the world to see the demeanor of Chinese youth in the new era, while interpreting the Chinese sports spirit and writing a vivid footnote for the Olympic spirit.
The 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, concluded on the evening of August 11, local time. President Xi Jinping's special representative, State Councilor Chen Yiqin, was invited to attend the closing ceremony. At the closing ceremony, flag bearers from various sports delegations entered sequentially. The flag bearers for the Chinese delegation at the closing ceremony were Li Fabin, the men's 61kg weightlifting champion, and Ou Zixia, the captain of the women's hockey team. Afterwards, athletes from all delegations entered the stadium together, breaking through delegation boundaries, gathering to share the Olympic glory. The closing ceremony held the awards ceremony for the medalists of the women's marathon, the last athletics event of these Olympic Games. After the artistic performances, to the tune of the "Olympic Anthem," the Olympic flag was slowly lowered. During the flag handover ceremony, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo passed the Olympic flag, via International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, the host of the next Olympic Games, marking the start of the Los Angeles Summer Olympics era. Towards the end of the closing ceremony, the Olympic flame, brought from the Tuileries Garden, arrived at the Stade de France. Six athletes from various continents participated in the Olympic flame extinguishing ceremony, with Chinese women's table tennis player Sun Yingsha representing Asia. The six athletes, along with Thomas Bach, extinguished the flame, officially bringing the Paris Olympic Games to a close.
Our station today (August 12) broadcast CCTV Quick Commentary "Aiming for the Goal of Building a Strong Sports Nation, Remembering the Mission of Winning Glory for the Country."
In the first half of this year, China's light industry production experienced rapid growth, the consumer market steadily expanded, and the industrial structure continued to optimize and upgrade, providing strong support for the stable growth of the industrial economy. The latest data from the China National Light Industry Council shows that in the first half of this year, the added value of light industry enterprises above designated size increased by 5.3% year-on-year. On the production side, among the 91 major light industrial products статистически surveyed by the National Bureau of Statistics, 66 products achieved production growth, representing a growth rate of 72.5%. Among these, 18 products, including air conditioners and solar cells, maintained double-digit production growth, indicating stable production. On the consumption side, in the first half of the year, retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods reached nearly 3.8 trillion yuan, accounting for 15.9% of the total retail sales of consumer goods, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Meanwhile, light industry exports maintained resilience. Among them, home appliances and furniture saw growth rates exceeding 10%, indicating a steady expansion of both domestic and international trade markets. In the next step, the state will foster and expand new consumption formats and models, enrich and extend consumption scenarios, broaden the scope of inclusive policies, create a favorable industrial development environment, and promote the sustained positive development of the light industry economy.
Currently, various regions are implementing multiple measures to strengthen autumn grain field management and enhance agricultural technology guidance, thereby solidifying the foundation for a good autumn grain harvest. The Northeast region is China's main autumn grain producing area. Currently, in Heilongjiang, corn is entering the tasseling and silking stage, and rice is generally in the late booting to heading stage. The local area has dispatched over 8,800 agricultural experts and technicians to strengthen guidance for farmers on field management. At Hongguang Farm of Beidahuang Group, foliar fertilizer is being sprayed on fresh corn using high-clearance sprayers to improve application effectiveness. Liaoning, in response to rainfall impacts in some areas, has organized forces from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to go deep into the production front lines to provide technical guidance, promptly carrying out pest and disease prevention and supplementary fertilization. This year, Henan's autumn grain area covers over 76 million mu. Currently, corn in northern Henan is gradually entering the flowering stage, with some beginning to fill grains, which is a critical period for pest and disease control. Henan Province has dispatched multiple expert guidance groups for autumn grain to scientifically guide farmers to timely conduct "multi-spray prevention" and "multi-spray promotion" and strengthen monitoring and control of autumn grain crop pests and diseases. Currently, mid-season rice in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River is in the tillering to booting stage. In Huai'an, Jiangsu, 4.8 million mu of rice are in a critical period for water and fertilizer management. To improve precise fertilization for rice, the local agricultural science research institute, in conjunction with Nanjing Agricultural University, is promoting rice drone-based smart fertilization technology, making farming more labor-saving, cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and increasing both yield and income.
Reporters learned from China Railway Group that since the beginning of this year, the railway transport market has seen strong demand and supply. From January to July, national railways transported 2.522 billion passengers, a year-on-year increase of 15.7%, setting a new record for the same period in history. China Railway Group scientifically and reasonably arranged transport capacity to meet passenger travel demands, fully utilized newly opened lines, meticulously planned train operation diagrams, and arranged an average of 10,434 passenger trains per day, a year-on-year increase of 10.6%. The Railway 12306 accurately analyzed big data from ticketing and standby ticket purchases, strengthened passenger transport organization for popular directions and cross-border travel, opened overnight high-speed sleeper trains between Beijing-Hong Kong and Shanghai-Hong Kong, and added two international passenger trains on the China-Laos Railway from Xishuangbanna, China, to Luang Prabang, Laos. At the same time, new consumption scenarios were expanded, with tourist trains designed and operated in popular areas. From January to July, national railways operated a total of 992 tourist trains, meeting diverse passenger travel needs.
Summer is the peak season for tourism in Tibet. This year, Tibet has continuously boosted its tourism market by upgrading tourism facilities and strengthening the integration of culture and tourism. In August, at Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, the crystal-clear lake water and the surrounding rolling mountains form a magnificent高原 landscape. The scenic area has improved tourist comfort and convenience by increasing oxygen facilities and introducing more dining options, with the daily average number of visitors currently exceeding 8,000. While infrastructure in scenic areas is being upgraded, Tibet is also deeply integrating natural scenery with cultural customs, creating various cultural theme activities. Horse racing festivals and Lingka gatherings, with their rich ethnic customs, are attracting more and more tourists. The integrated development of multiple business formats is also injecting new vitality into Tibet's tourism. During the summer vacation, as student travel peaks, the Tibet Museum has not only appropriately extended its opening hours to allow visitors to fully understand local history and culture but also enriched tourism scenarios by launching cultural and creative products and holding "immersive" experience activities. Thanks to the improvements in convenience and experience, Tibet's tourism source markets have further expanded, and the number of foreign tourists has significantly increased. In the first half of the year, Tibet received a total of over 28.01 million domestic and international tourists, a year-on-year increase of 15.57%, achieving a total tourism revenue of approximately 28.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.98%. Among these, foreign exchange earnings from tourism reached 63.1 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 4.5 times.
China's Total Agricultural Germplasm Resources Conservation Ranks First Globally In the first half of this year, China's agricultural germplasm resources census was fully completed, and germplasm resource conservation achieved historic breakthroughs. A total of 139,000 new crop germplasm resources and 1.19 million livestock and aquatic genetic materials were collected. Coupled with existing conserved resources, China's total agricultural germplasm resources conservation ranks first globally. "Report on Aquatic Biological Resources and Habitat Conditions in the Yangtze River Basin (2023)" Released Today (August 12), the "Report on Aquatic Biological Resources and Habitat Conditions in the Yangtze River Basin (2023)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") was released. The "Report" shows that in 2023, the overall water quality assessment of the main and tributary rivers of the Yangtze River was excellent. The number of native fish species and national key protected aquatic wild animals monitored increased by 34 and 3 species respectively year-on-year, indicating an overall trend of recovery and improvement in aquatic biological resources. Foreign Trade Value of Nine Cities in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Exceeds 4.96 Trillion Yuan in First 7 Months Reporters learned from Huangpu Customs that in the first seven months of this year, the total foreign trade value of the nine mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area reached 4.96 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.3%, setting a new record for the same period in history. In July alone, imports and exports reached 769.69 billion yuan, an increase of 16.1%. China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base Volume Reaches New High in Jan-Jul From January to July this year, the cumulative transport volume of China-Europe (Asia) freight trains at the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base reached 45,900 TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 22.4%, setting a new record for the same period in history. Currently, over 80% of daily consumer goods imported by Kazakhstan through China and mineral products exported by Kazakhstan are distributed through this base. China Completes Delivery of Largest International Offshore Oil and Gas Platform Today (August 12), China's largest international offshore oil and gas platform, the Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform, was completed and delivered in Qingdao, Shandong. The platform is primarily responsible for gathering and transporting extracted offshore oil and gas to land for processing, with an annual capacity to gather and transport 24 million tons of crude oil and 7.4 billion cubic meters of associated gas. New Progress in China's Asian Elephant National Park and Asian Elephant Conservation Today (August 12) marks the 13th World Elephant Day. In recent years, China has continuously increased efforts to protect Asian elephant populations, accelerating the creation of the Asian Elephant National Park. Within the proposed park area, comprehensive natural forest protection has been implemented, rapidly restoring approximately 800 square kilometers of Asian elephant habitat. Currently, the domestic Asian elephant population has grown to over 300 individuals.
On the eve of the closing of the Paris Olympic Games, French President Emmanuel Macron accepted an exclusive interview with a China Central Radio and Television Station reporter at the Élysée Palace. During the interview, Macron warmly congratulated Chinese athletes on their outstanding achievements at the Paris Olympic Games.
The spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on August 11 that Israel's assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh on Iranian soil violated the UN Charter, and Iran would take retaliatory measures at an appropriate time. According to Iran's official news agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is holding military exercises in Shirin Abad city in western Iran, expected to last until August 13. Israeli media reported today (August 12) that Israel's latest assessment indicates Iran intends to launch a large-scale attack on Israel this week, possibly before August 15. US Department of Defense Orders Accelerated Deployment of Military Forces to the Middle East The US Department of Defense said on August 11 that it had ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to accelerate its movement to the Middle East, while the USS Georgia nuclear submarine would be deployed to the region. According to US Naval Institute News, the USS Lincoln carrier left Guam on August 8. Hezbollah Claims Strike on Israeli Military Headquarters; Israel Says It Retaliated Lebanon's Hezbollah said today (August 12) that it used multiple rockets to attack an Israeli military headquarters in northern Israel. Israeli media, citing Israeli military sources, reported that the Israeli military struck the source of the rockets from Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces said on August 11 that the Al-Jala area in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, would no longer be considered a "humanitarian zone," and military operations would be launched there. Hamas issued a statement on August 11, calling on the mediators in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations to submit an implementation plan based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions and previous consultation results and compel Israel to implement it, instead of conducting more negotiations or proposing new suggestions that provide cover for Israeli attacks.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on August 11 that Russian forces continued to thwart Ukrainian attempts to enter Kursk Oblast, striking Ukrainian tanks, armored vehicles, and other targets. From the evening of August 11 to the early morning of August 12, Russian air defense systems shot down more than 10 Ukrainian drones over Kursk, Belgorod, and other oblasts. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said today (August 12) that fighting continued with Russian forces in the Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other directions, and Ukrainian forces repelled dozens of Russian attacks. Cooling Tower at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Catches Fire According to Russia's Rosatom, a cooling tower at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was attacked by a Ukrainian drone on the evening of August 11, local time, causing the cooling tower to catch fire. Currently, the main fire points have been extinguished, and relevant experts will assess whether the cooling tower is at risk of collapse. The emergency department in the Zaporizhzhia region stated that the fire had no impact on the operation of the nuclear power plant, and radiation levels in the vicinity of the plant were normal. Ukraine stated on August 11 that Russia had set fire to the nuclear power plant and should be held accountable for it. The International Atomic Energy Agency said on the same day that its experts stationed at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant heard multiple explosions and saw black smoke rising, but no reports of impact on nuclear safety have been received so far.
Group Activities Canceled in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, and Other Areas The Japan Meteorological Agency announced today (August 12) that the temporary warning for an increased possibility of a "mega-earthquake" in the Nankai Trough in the eastern Pacific Ocean remains in effect, urging the public to remain vigilant. Due to this, fireworks festivals, beach gatherings, and other activities in Miyazaki Prefecture and other areas have been canceled, and related venues have been temporarily closed. In addition, to prepare for a possible "mega-earthquake," Aichi Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, and other areas in Japan have opened over 100 temporary evacuation shelters. Multiple Weekend Shootings in the United States Leave 7 Dead According to US media reports on August 11, multiple shootings occurred over the past weekend in various locations across the United States, including Mills County, Iowa, and Denver and Aurora, Colorado, resulting in 7 deaths and multiple injuries. Chicago police in Illinois also stated on August 11 that multiple shootings occurred in Chicago over the past weekend, injuring 31 people.
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