Xi Issues Key Directives on Typhoon Disaster Relief in Hainan, Guangdong; Premier Li Makes Instruction
This year's Super Typhoon "Magil" made landfall in Wenchang City, Hainan Province at 4:20 PM on September 6th, and then in Xuwen County, Guangdong Province at 10:20 PM, causing severe damage. A large number of users experienced power and communication outages, and some houses collapsed. As of 12:00 PM on the 7th, the disaster had affected 1.227 million people to varying degrees in Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi provinces and regions, resulting in 3 deaths and 95 injuries. After the disaster, 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, attached great importance to it and issued important instructions, stating that Hainan, Guangdong and other places suffered severe disasters due to Super Typhoon "Magil," causing casualties and significant property losses. He emphasized the need to quickly verify the disaster situation, organize relief efforts, properly carry out the evacuation and resettlement of affected people, prevent secondary disasters, and minimize casualties. He also called for the swift repair of damaged infrastructure such as transportation, electricity, and communication, actively carry out post-disaster reconstruction, restore normal production and living order as soon as possible, and effectively protect the safety of people's lives and property. Li Qiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, issued instructions, stating that the National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and relevant local authorities should conscientiously implement the General Secretary's important instructions, closely monitor the typhoon's movement, implement various defense measures in detail, strictly guard against major secondary disasters that may occur, and properly carry out various disaster relief and assistance work such as transfer and avoidance, and personnel resettlement, to minimize the impact of the disaster. According to Xi Jinping's instructions and Li Qiang's requirements, the National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has dispatched working groups to Hainan and Guangdong to guide rescue and disposal work. Hainan Province and Guangdong Province have organized forces to fully carry out emergency rescue and disaster relief, repair and restore damaged infrastructure such as power and communication, and properly ensure the living needs of affected people. Currently, power and communication have been restored for some users, and various works are underway.
Xi Meets Madagascar President
In the afternoon of September 6th, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Madagascar relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that despite the vast oceans separating China and Madagascar, the people of the two countries share a deep understanding and affinity. Over the 52 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, both sides have always adhered to sincere friendship, equality, and mutual benefit. Especially in recent years, the two countries have upheld the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties, continuously strengthened political mutual trust, deepened cooperation in various fields, and the sense of gain for the people of both countries has increased day by day. China supports Madagascar in independently exploring a modernization path that suits its national conditions and is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Madagascar, broaden practical cooperation, continue to implement the hybrid rice technical assistance project, and explore strengthening cooperation in mining, new energy, blue economy, and disaster prevention and reduction. China supports the development of Luban Workshops and Confucius Institutes in Madagascar to help Madagascar cultivate more high-quality modern talents. Both sides should strengthen people-to-people exchanges in youth, culture, and local areas to continuously consolidate the public opinion foundation of friendship between the two countries. Xi Jinping pointed out that Madagascar is one of the initiators of the FOCAC and has made positive contributions to the forum's development. China is willing to actively implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit with Madagascar to inject new impetus into the continuous and in-depth development of China-Madagascar and China-Africa relations. Rajoelina congratulated China on the successful hosting of the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Under the excellent leadership of President Xi Jinping, more than 50 African countries gathered in Beijing to discuss the path of development and the future of relations. President Xi Jinping's "Ten Partnership Actions" will undoubtedly change the face of Africa and usher in a new era of African development. Thanks to China's assistance, Madagascar has achieved technological upgrading in hybrid rice, ensuring food security. Madagascar is firmly committed to becoming a partner of China, actively participating in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. He hoped to learn from China's successful experience and achieve national development and revitalization through deepening cooperation with China, as well as the dream of the Malagasy people to achieve agricultural modernization and industrialization, making China-Madagascar relations a model for Africa-China relations. During the summit, China and Madagascar signed several bilateral cooperation documents in fields such as aquatic product exports to China and infrastructure. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Meets Gambian President
On the afternoon of September 6, President Xi Jinping met with Gambian President Adama Barrow, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Gambia relations to a strategic partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that China-Gambia relations have made continuous positive progress in recent years. Political mutual trust has been increasingly consolidated, and practical cooperation has been steadily advanced, making them good friends and partners on the path of development and revitalization. Both sides should continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, consolidate and maintain the friendship and mutual trust between the two countries, and promote the steady and long-term development of bilateral relations. Xi Jinping emphasized that he was pleased that the projects aided and cooperated by China have improved the lives of the Gambian people. The FOCAC Beijing Summit has launched a series of new cooperation measures in industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure construction fields. China is willing to work with The Gambia to take the implementation of the summit's outcomes as an opportunity to achieve more results in China-Gambia cooperation, assisting Gambia's economic growth and livelihood improvement. China will continue to send medical teams to The Gambia, support the development of Chinese language education in The Gambia, encourage more Gambian youth to come to China for exchanges, and enhance mutual understanding between the peoples. He congratulated The Gambia on successfully hosting the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and China is willing to deepen cooperation with The Gambia and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Barrow stated that he was pleased to come to China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and the friendly enthusiasm of the Chinese people and the beauty and prosperity of Beijing were fascinating. Gambia and China share a profound friendship. The international conference center aided by China has become a new landmark in the Gambian capital, and China's cooperative projects have greatly improved the lives of the Gambian people. The "Ten Partnership Actions" announced by President Xi Jinping at the FOCAC Beijing Summit yesterday have elevated Africa-China relations to a new height, which The Gambia highly appreciates and is deeply grateful for. China has always been a doer and always keeps its promises. The Gambia believes that China means hope and future, and only by deepening cooperation with China can national development be achieved. The Gambia is willing to be a loyal friend of China. The Gambia hopes to continuously enrich the content of bilateral relations with China and deepen cooperation in economic, trade, and cultural fields. The Gambia firmly adheres to the One-China policy and is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination with China and continue to support China's position on human rights and other issues. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Meets Central African President
On the evening of September 6th, President Xi Jinping met with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Central African Republic relations to a strategic partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that although China and the Central African Republic are separated by vast oceans, they have always stood shoulder to shoulder and shared a deep connection. China appreciates the Central African Republic's long-term and firm support on issues concerning China's core interests and will continue to support the Central African Republic's efforts to maintain national independence and security and stability. He welcomed the Central African Republic to make good use of the new measures announced at the FOCAC Beijing Summit to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, promote the integrated development of infrastructure construction and industries, continuously enhance the level of cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and build the strategic partnership between the two countries into a model for China's relations with Africa and global South countries. Xi Jinping emphasized that the ultimate goal of Chinese modernization is to allow the people to live a better life, which is also the starting point and end goal for China and African countries to jointly promote modernization. China is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance with the Central African Republic to create a more beautiful and happier life for the people of both countries. He hoped that the Central African Republic would create a safer business environment for Chinese enterprises. Touadéra stated that he was pleased to come to China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. In addition to Beijing, he also visited Shandong, Chongqing, and Tianjin, personally experiencing the achievements of Chinese modernization, all of which are practical outcomes of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. He expressed his willingness to continuously learn from China's successful ideas and experiences. He congratulated the successful convening of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and believed that China's further comprehensive deepening of reform and promotion of Chinese modernization would provide more development opportunities for Africa. The Central African Republic firmly adheres to the One-China principle and considers Taiwan an inalienable part of Chinese territory. China's foreign policy is conducive to promoting world peace and development, and the Central African Republic highly appreciates China's leading role in international affairs and is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination with China. He thanked President Xi Jinping for announcing new cooperation measures with Africa at the FOCAC Beijing Summit and hoped to actively implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit with China, promote the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and deepen cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, mineral energy, digital economy, capacity building, and other fields, pushing bilateral relations to a new height. During the summit, both sides signed several bilateral cooperation documents, including the cooperation plan for joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and media. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Meets South Sudan President
On the evening of September 6, President Xi Jinping met with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-South Sudan relations to a strategic partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that China was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with South Sudan. Over the 13 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, political mutual trust between the two sides has been solid, and cooperation in various fields has been fruitful. Mutual respect and sincere cooperation are the defining features of China-South Sudan relations, while working together and seeking common development are the future of China-South Sudan relations. Building a rich and vibrant China-South Sudan relationship meets the common expectations and long-term interests of the people of both countries. China is willing to share development experiences and opportunities with South Sudan, continue to implement educational and technical projects, strengthen cooperation in areas such as oil, mining, and agriculture, and help South Sudan diversify its economy. China is willing to work with South Sudan to effectively implement the various outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and promote deeper and more practical bilateral cooperation. Xi Jinping emphasized that China supports South Sudan's steady progress in its political transition process, opposes external interference in South Sudan's internal affairs, supports the South Sudanese people in taking their future into their own hands, and wishes South Sudan an early realization of lasting peace and development. China will continue to speak out for South Sudan in multilateral forums such as the United Nations and safeguard South Sudan's legitimate rights and interests. Kiir stated that he highly appreciated the important speech delivered by President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit yesterday, especially the announcement of the "Ten Partnership Actions," and is willing to actively implement them with China. The profound friendship between South Sudan and China is based on mutual respect, mutual understanding, and mutual support. China is a good friend of South Sudan. Thanks to the help and support of Chinese friends, South Sudan's economy has recovered and people's livelihoods have improved. South Sudan firmly adheres to the One-China policy and hopes to continuously develop the strategic partnership between the two countries. South Sudan will strive to provide a safe and sound environment for Chinese enterprises operating in South Sudan. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Shared Future, Joint Efforts: President Xi's Keynote Speech at FOCAC Beijing Summit Resonates Widely
On the morning of September 5, President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Chinese and foreign guests attending the forum stated that in his speech, President Xi Jinping reviewed the development course of China-Africa relations, announced a new positioning for China-Africa relations, and proposed the implementation of the "Ten Partnership Actions" for China-Africa to jointly advance modernization. This has pointed the way for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. Attendees stated that President Xi Jinping's important speech reflected the common aspirations of over 2.8 billion Chinese and African people and demonstrated China's firm will to stand together with Africa through thick and thin. Attendees also stated that President Xi Jinping's important speech sounded the clarion call for China and Africa to seek common development in the new era, demonstrated the firm confidence of the "Global South" in unity and cooperation, and holds milestone significance in the history of China-Africa relations.
Li Qiang Holds Talks with Sao Tome and Principe Prime Minister
Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada of Sao Tome and Principe, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and for an official visit, in Beijing on September 6. Li Qiang stated that since the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Sao Tome and Principe, cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Trovoada held a meeting to jointly draw a new blueprint for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Sao Tome and Principe to implement the important consensus of the two leaders, further deepen political mutual trust, firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, promote deeper and more practical bilateral cooperation, and better benefit the people of both countries. Li Qiang pointed out that China supports Sao Tome and Principe's efforts to safeguard national security and stability and achieve prosperous development, and is willing to continue to provide assistance within its capacity to Sao Tome and Principe for its development and construction. Both sides should strengthen cooperation in tourism, agriculture and animal husbandry, blue economy, green economy, and other fields, actively advance infrastructure projects, and deepen medical and health cooperation. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Sao Tome and Principe on international and regional issues such as reform of international financial institutions, peace and security, and climate change. Both sides should implement the outcomes of this summit well, and jointly strengthen the institutional building of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, promoting the continuous development of the bilateral strategic partnership and China-Africa cooperation. Trovoada stated that Sao Tome and Principe firmly adheres to the One-China principle and sincerely thanks China for its strong support for Sao Tome and Principe's economic and social development. Sao Tome and Principe is willing to take the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership as an opportunity to consolidate political mutual trust, expand cooperation in economic and trade, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and other fields, expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and work together to build a community with a shared future for the future. After the talks, the two prime ministers jointly witnessed the signing of several bilateral cooperation documents in fields such as economic development, green development, and cocoa bean exports to China. Before the talks, Li Qiang held a welcome ceremony for Trovoada in the Central Hall of the Great Hall of the People. Wu Zhenglong attended the above activities. On the afternoon of September 5, Prime Minister Trovoada of Sao Tome and Principe visited Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
Zhao Leji Meets Central African President
On the afternoon of September 6, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing. Zhao Leji stated that President Xi Jinping and President Touadéra held an important meeting, jointly elevating the relations between the two countries to a strategic partnership. Standing at a new historical starting point, China will adhere to the principle of sincerity, real results, affinity, and good faith, and the correct outlook on righteousness and interests, and will work with the Central African Republic to help each other and achieve win-win cooperation on the path of development and revitalization. China is willing to work with the Central African Republic to implement the outcomes of this summit, jointly advance the "Ten Partnership Actions," and strengthen cooperation in various fields. The National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the National Assembly of the Central African Republic and make contributions from the legislative bodies to the development of state relations. Touadéra stated that the great achievements of Chinese modernization fully embody President Xi Jinping's far-sighted vision and the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China. The Central African Republic adheres to the One-China principle and is willing to learn from China's development experience, deepen cooperation with China, and jointly implement the outcomes of the summit.
Wang Huning Meets Madagascar President
On September 6, Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, met with Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina, who was in Beijing to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Wang Huning stated that this afternoon, President Xi Jinping had a fruitful meeting with you, and together they decided to elevate China-Madagascar relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. China is willing to work with Madagascar to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state and the outcomes of the summit, promote the development of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, and benefit the peoples of China, Madagascar, and Africa. The CPPCC National Committee is willing to make active contributions to this end. Rajoelina stated that the topics of this summit highly align with Africa's development goals, demonstrating China's consistent and serious listening to Africa's voice. China-Madagascar agricultural cooperation, especially in hybrid rice, has been remarkably effective and has played an irreplaceable role in ensuring Madagascar's food security. Madagascar is willing to leverage complementary advantages with China to continuously deepen practical cooperation in various fields and write new chapters in China-Madagascar relations. Shi Taifeng and Wang Dongfeng, among others, attended the meeting.
Cai Qi Meets Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council
Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, met with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan, who was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on September 6. Cai Qi stated that President Xi Jinping held a fruitful meeting with you, which pointed the way for the in-depth development of the China-Sudan strategic partnership. China is willing to work with Sudan to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, take the opportunity of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sudan this year, promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, fully implement the various outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and promote the steady and long-term development of China-Sudan relations. China is willing to support Sudan's recovery and reconstruction and continue to provide assistance within its capacity to Sudan. Burhan stated that Sudan firmly adheres to the One-China policy, supports major initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, such as building a community with a shared future for mankind, and thanked China for supporting Sudan's efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and restore peace and stability. He expressed willingness to promote new achievements in Sudan-China cooperation.
Ding Xuexiang Attends and Addresses Opening Ceremony of China-Africa-UNESCO Dialogue on Education and Cultural Heritage Protection
The China-Africa-UNESCO Dialogue on Education and Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation opened in Beijing on September 6. Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Ding Xuexiang stated that education and cultural cooperation are an important part of China-Africa friendly cooperation. Since the new era, President Xi Jinping has proposed major initiatives such as implementing the China-Africa humanities cooperation plan, capacity building actions, and cultural exchange projects, leading the deepening and practical development of China-Africa education and cultural cooperation and achieving a series of fruitful results. Ding Xuexiang emphasized that China is willing to work with African countries and UNESCO to expand and deepen education cooperation, promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning, and help China and Africa jointly promote modernization and build an all-weather community with a shared future in the new era. First, jointly promote the accelerated implementation of the global "Education 2030 Agenda," strengthen exchanges and cooperation in digital education, help carry out teacher training, and promote the modernization of education in Africa. Second, jointly empower youth employment and entrepreneurship development, jointly build high-level Luban Workshops, and help more African youth realize their life dreams. Third, jointly strengthen cultural heritage protection, and deeply carry out cooperation in archaeology, protection and restoration of ancient sites, training of professional talents, and capacity building. Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Cote d'Ivoire Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Mauritian Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon, and UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Stefania Giannini delivered speeches successively. About 460 people, including government officials from China and African countries, heads of universities and vocational colleges, experts and scholars, and representatives of international organizations, attended the opening ceremony.
Ding Xuexiang Meets Mauritian Vice President
On September 6, Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Mauritian Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon, who was in Beijing to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Ding Xuexiang stated that the traditional friendship between China and Mauritius is long-standing, and cooperation in various fields is deepening, setting an example for relations between large and small countries and South-South cooperation. The FOCAC Beijing Summit is a new milestone in China-Africa relations. China is willing to work with Mauritius to implement the important consensus of the two leaders and the outcomes of this summit, carry forward friendship, move forward hand in hand, continuously expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and continuously enhance the well-being of the people of both countries. Boissezon stated that the successful holding of the FOCAC Beijing Summit has opened a new chapter in Africa-China relations, and Mauritius is willing to take this summit and the establishment of the Mauritius-China strategic partnership as an opportunity to continuously consolidate and expand friendly exchanges and practical cooperation between the two countries.
Li Xi Meets South Sudan President
On September 6, Li Xi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, met with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who was in Beijing to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Li Xi stated that President Xi Jinping, in his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the forum, put forward new initiatives and measures for China-Africa cooperation, pointing the way for the development of China-South Sudan relations. The two heads of state announced the establishment of a China-South Sudan strategic partnership, outlining the blueprint for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with South Sudan to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, promoting the continuous new development of China-South Sudan relations. Li Xi also introduced the situation of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and experience in anti-corruption work. Kiir stated that he thanked China for its long-term valuable support to South Sudan. The "Ten Partnership Actions" for China-Africa to jointly advance modernization proposed by President Xi Jinping are encouraging, and he looks forward to jointly implementing the outcomes of the summit with China to benefit the people of both countries.
Foreign and Ethnic Minority Language Versions of Key Documents from the 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee Published
The English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Lao versions of "The Communiqué of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China," "The Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Advancing Chinese Modernization," and "Explanation on 'The Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Advancing Chinese Modernization'" have been published by Central Compilation and Translation Press and Foreign Languages Press, and are now publicly available at home and abroad. At the same time, the Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, Kazakh, Korean, Yi, and Zhuang versions have been published by Nationalities Publishing House, and are now publicly available nationwide.
All-Out Efforts for Disaster Relief: Regions and Departments Actively Respond to Typhoon Yagi
This year's Typhoon "Magil", the 11th typhoon, continues to affect parts of China. Today (September 7), the National Meteorological Center continued to issue a red typhoon warning, and various regions and departments are fully carrying out emergency rescue and disaster relief, actively conducting post-disaster reconstruction, restoring normal production and living order, and effectively ensuring the safety of people's lives and property. As of 3:00 PM today, Hainan Province has urgently evacuated and transferred 312,600 people, and more than 20,000 rescue personnel from various parties have been deployed. Currently, the wind and rain in northern Hainan have significantly weakened, and post-disaster recovery work across the province has been stepped up. Local gardening, sanitation, transportation, and water affairs departments are quickly carrying out obstacle clearing and drainage work to restore road traffic as soon as possible. Local community residents and volunteers have spontaneously organized to carry out self-rescue and mutual assistance. In severely affected areas such as Sanjiang Town, Nanhai Avenue, and Guoxing Avenue in Haikou City, Hainan, more than 1,700 officers and soldiers from the People's Liberation Army and armed police forces are working hard to clear obstacles such as trees, streetlights, and signs to ensure traffic. Typhoon "Magil" made landfall as a super typhoon in Jiaowei Township, Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, at around 10:20 PM on the 6th. Zhanjiang City has opened 142 resettlement sites and hotels, centrally resettling more than 12,000 affected people, and has prepared basic living materials such as folding beds, drinking water, and instant noodles. Affected by the typhoon, power facilities in Wenchang, Haikou, Chengmai in Hainan, and Zhanjiang in Guangdong were damaged to varying degrees, affecting people's production and lives. China Southern Power Grid Corporation has invested more than 20,000 repair personnel to assist the disaster area, prioritizing the restoration of power to airports, water supply, gas supply, and hospitals. As the impact of the typhoon on Guangdong has weakened, many passenger trains that were suspended due to the typhoon resumed operation today, and the waters of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge completely resumed navigation from 12:00 PM today. At 11:00 PM last night, Typhoon "Magil" entered the Beibu Gulf waters, and coastal areas of Guangxi experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall. Guangxi urgently evacuated 53,500 people, all 6,290 fishing boats returned to port, and offshore aquaculture personnel and fishing raft workers went ashore for shelter. Beihai, Qinzhou, and Fangchenggang have assembled more than 3,000 rescue personnel, rescue equipment, and materials for reserves. At the same time, high-horsepower tugboats and professional rescue ships were deployed in advance for key sea areas. Affected by Typhoon "Magil", most areas of Yunnan experienced strong convective weather with strong winds, lightning, and short-term heavy rainfall, with local maximum winds exceeding level 10. Local authorities have strengthened precautions against secondary disasters such as flash floods, geological disasters, and urban waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall, to minimize the impact on agricultural production. This morning, the Ministry of Water Resources held a meeting to analyze the development trend of Typhoon "Magil" and flood situation changes, and comprehensively screened and assessed risk points such as the safe passage of small and medium-sized reservoirs, floods in small and medium-sized rivers, and mountain torrent disasters in the typhoon-affected areas. Today, the National Development and Reform Commission urgently allocated 200 million yuan in central budget investment, and the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management urgently pre-allocated 270 million yuan in central natural disaster relief funds, mainly to support relevant provinces in flood prevention and typhoon resistance, flood fighting and disaster relief work.
17th Summer Paralympic Games: Chinese Sports Delegation Breaks Multiple World Records
On the ninth competition day of the Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese sports delegation won another 9 gold medals and broke several world records. In swimming, in the men's 50m butterfly S5 final, the Chinese team once again swept the gold, silver, and bronze medals, with Guo Jincheng breaking the world record and winning the gold medal. The Chinese team also took the top two spots in the women's event, with Lu Dong breaking the world record and winning the gold medal. The Chinese team also won the gold medal in the women's 400m freestyle S6. In athletics, in the athletics 4x100m mixed relay final, the Chinese team composed of Zhou Guohua, Wang Hao, Wen Xiaoyan, and Hu Yang broke the world record to win the championship. In powerlifting, Tan Yujiao won the women's 67kg competition and set a new world record. In wheelchair fencing, Chinese athletes won gold medals in both the men's and women's individual epee A events. The Chinese team also won the blind judo women's 70kg J1 category and the table tennis men's singles TT7 category championships.
Domestic News Briefs
China's Foreign Exchange Reserves stood at $3,288.2 Billion at End of August: Latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that as of the end of August, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,288.2 billion, an increase of $31.8 billion from the end of July, a rise of 0.98%, maintaining a stable and increasing trend. 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum Opens Today in Shanghai: The four-day 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum opened today (September 7) in Shanghai. As China's open platform for scientific and technological innovation, this forum attracted nearly 400 experts and scholars, with nearly 40% being overseas guests. The forum also announced that Shanghai will establish a 10 billion yuan future industry fund for the incubation and early-stage investment of cross-innovative technologies. Beijing Customs Releases 12 Facilitation Measures to Ensure Smooth Customs Clearance for CIFTIS: The "Beijing Customs Measures to Support the China International Fair for Trade in Services" was released yesterday (September 6), including 12 specific measures such as setting up permanent institutions, providing diversified tax guarantee models, and setting up special channels for exhibits, covering all aspects before, during, and after the exhibition. Currently, customs registration procedures have been successfully completed, and customs clearance work has officially started. The 38th Taishan International Mountaineering Festival Held: The 38th Taishan International Mountaineering Festival was held in Tai'an, Shandong, with more than 10,000 Chinese and foreign professional runners and mountaineering enthusiasts participating in the National全民健身登泰山 (National Fitness Mount Taishan Ascent) competition. Original Dance Drama "Wing Chun" Receives Acclaim in UK Performances: The domestic original dance drama "Wing Chun" was recently staged in London, UK, and received widespread acclaim. The audience was attracted by the innovative expression integrating dance and martial arts and expressed recognition for the values of peace and inclusiveness embedded within it.
Russia Claims Control of Several Settlements in Donetsk; Ukraine Says Frontline Situation Remains Grave
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on September 6 that over the past week, the Russian army used "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles and drones to conduct 17 group strikes on important Ukrainian energy facilities, arms depots, and other targets, and gained control of six settlements in the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian side stated on the same day that more than a hundred battles occurred in the frontline areas, and the situation in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk regions remained severe, while Sumy Oblast and other areas bordering Russia's Kursk region continued to be shelled by Russia. In the Kursk direction, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian army thwarted Ukrainian attacks in many areas. The U.S. Pentagon announced on September 6 that the United States is providing a new round of military support to Ukraine worth approximately $250 million. Russian media reported on the same day that Russia had previously sent notes to various countries, including the United States, regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the relevant materials would be legitimate targets for Russia. Documents released by the U.S. Department of Defense on September 6 show that as the United States continues to provide weapons to Ukraine, 35 U.S. states have received production contracts, with Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Texas benefiting the most.
13 Killed in Israeli Attack on School in Northern Gaza Strip
Palestinian media reported today (September 7) that an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp sheltering displaced people in a school in northern Gaza Strip late on September 6 and early on September 7 killed at least 13 people and injured 15. The Israeli military later issued a statement saying that its forces struck a command center of a Palestinian armed group in a school in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip. Palestinian media also reported that Israeli military operations continued in various areas of the West Bank. From the evening of September 6 to early this morning, multiple areas, including northwest Nablus, southern Hebron, and western Ramallah, were attacked by Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of several Palestinians.
International News Briefs
New York Stock Market's Three Major Indices Fall: On September 6, major stock indices in the New York stock market fell. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed down 2.55%, with tech stocks like Broadcom and Nvidia leading the decline. The S&P 500 Index fell 1.73%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.01%. US media reported that weaker-than-expected US employment market data sparked market concerns about the US economy. Major Japanese Road Construction Company Confirms Fabrication of Construction Materials: In response to investigation results from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japanese major road construction company Nichireki Co., Ltd. released an investigation report on September 6, confirming that the company indeed failed to use specified materials as per contract during construction, using materials made from recycled asphalt instead of new asphalt as stipulated in contracts. The report also indicated that the number of projects involved was more than previously announced, totaling 53. An investigation result released by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in July showed that over the past two years, including Nichireki, several Japanese companies had similar problems in 72 domestic projects.
The 24 Solar Terms: Bailu (White Dew)
White Dew is the 15th of the 24 solar terms. At the end of the program, let's appreciate the beauty of White Dew and savor the pleasant autumn scenery. "Reeds green, white dew turns into frost." During this season, the day-night temperature difference widens, and coldness brings dew. As the proverb says, "White dew autumn wind night, geese fly south in a line," migratory birds sensitive to climate begin to migrate south collectively. This is also the season for harvesting autumn tea. Autumn is dry, which can preserve the aroma of tea to the greatest extent. Spring blossoms and autumn harvests, everything is abundant, and autumn grains are also entering the harvest period one after another. With crisp autumn air, clear winds, and white dew, the rich breath of life and poetic beauty are all in White Dew.