Xi's Important Article "Speech at the Second Plenary Session of the Third Pl Central Committee" Published in Qiushi Journal
The 18th issue of "Qiushi" magazine, published on September 16, features an important article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "Speech at the Second Plenary Session of the Third Pl Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee." The article emphasizes that the "Decision" adopted by the plenary session summarizes and applies the experience of comprehensively deepening reform since the reform and opening up, especially in the new era, deeply analyzes the new situations and requirements facing the advancement of Chinese modernization, concentrates the wisdom of the entire Party and society, scientifically plans the overall deployment for further comprehensive deepening of reform around Chinese modernization, and is a programmatic document guiding further comprehensive deepening of reform on the new journey. Studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session well is a major political task for the entire Party and the whole country for the current and coming period. The article points out the need to deeply study and comprehend the spirit of the plenary session. First, deeply understand and grasp the theme of further comprehensively deepening reform. On the new journey, what will we rely on to further consolidate unity? It is Chinese modernization. Further comprehensive deepening of reform must be carried out closely around the theme of advancing Chinese modernization. Second, deeply understand and grasp the major principles of further comprehensively deepening reform. The "Decision" proposes "six adherences" that need to be followed for further comprehensive deepening of reform, which is a scientific summary of the valuable experience of comprehensively deepening reform since the reform and opening up, especially in the new era, and is a major achievement of our Party's continuous deepening of its understanding of the laws of reform, which is of great guiding significance for enhancing the scientific nature, foresight, initiative, and creativity of further comprehensively deepening reform and promoting the steady and long-term development of reform. Third, deeply understand and grasp the major measures for further comprehensively deepening reform. All comrades of the Party should understand and grasp these major reform measures from a strategic and overall perspective, understand the reform intentions well, grasp the reform direction accurately, and unswervingly promote them. Fourth, deeply understand and grasp the fundamental guarantee for further comprehensively deepening reform. Further comprehensive deepening of reform must be carried out under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee to ensure that reform always advances along the correct political direction. The article points out the need to effectively implement the deployments of the "Decision." First, strengthen organizational leadership. We must meticulously organize and coordinate, scientifically formulate reform task lists, timetables, and priorities, and clarify the implementation entities and responsibilities for each reform. Second, adhere to holistic advancement. We must adhere to the principle of establishing before abolishing, or not abolishing until established, accurately grasp the strategic priorities of reform, reasonably arrange the sequence, pace, and timing of reform measures, strengthen coordination and cooperation among various reform measures, enhance the consistency of reform orientation, resolutely prevent and overcome departmentalism, and maintain work continuity. Third, encourage exploration and innovation. All regions and departments should embrace the idea of "the whole country as one game of chess," and wholeheartedly implement the principles, explicit measures, and requirements set forth by the Party Central Committee without compromise. At the same time, they should identify their main contradictions and the principal aspects of those contradictions, and formulate practical and specific reform measures. For new problems encountered in new fields and practices, the pioneering spirit of the grassroots and the masses should be fully respected, and pioneering and innovation should be encouraged. Fourth, strive for practical results. It is necessary to establish and improve a reform promotion mechanism with clear responsibilities, a complete chain, and interlocking links, ensuring that both the design of reform plans and the organization and implementation of reforms are conducive to implementation and problem-solving, and preventing undesirable tendencies such as emphasizing document formulation over document implementation. The article emphasizes the need to do a solid job in the second half of the year. First, unswervingly achieve the annual economic and social development goals. It is necessary to implement macro policies well, actively expand domestic demand, develop new productive forces in light of local conditions, accelerate the cultivation of new drivers for foreign trade, solidly promote green and low-carbon development, effectively ensure and improve people's livelihoods, and consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation. Second, coordinate development and security. It is necessary to implement various measures to prevent and defuse risks in key areas, strictly implement responsibility for production safety, improve monitoring and control measures for natural disasters, especially floods, weave a dense social security risk prevention and control network, and effectively maintain social stability. It is also necessary to effectively respond to external risks and challenges and actively shape a favorable external environment. Third, do a good job in summarizing and evaluating the "Five-Year Plan" and planning for the next one. It is necessary to summarize and evaluate the implementation of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and effectively carry out the preliminary planning for the "15th Five-Year Plan." Fourth, comprehensively and deeply advance full and strict governance over the Party. It is necessary to strengthen the Party's innovative theoretical armament, improve the system for full and strict governance over the Party, effectively improve work style, overcome the stubborn problems of formalism and bureaucracy, deeply promote the building of Party conduct and a clean government and the fight against corruption, consolidate and expand the achievements of thematic education, deepen Party discipline education, and continuously enhance the Party's creativity, cohesion, and fighting capacity in conjunction with studying, publicizing, and implementing the spirit of the plenary session.
Upholding, Improving, and Operating the People's Congress System Well — Xi Jinping's Important Speech at the Conference Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the National People's Congress Draws Enthusiastic Response
General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the conference celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National People's Congress, emphasizing the need to further strengthen confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture, develop whole-process people's democracy, and uphold, improve, and effectively operate the people's congress system to provide a solid institutional guarantee for achieving the Party and the people's奋斗目標 (struggle goals) in the new era and on the new journey. The General Secretary's important speech sparked a warm response among NPC deputies and all sectors of society. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that the people's congress system is the result of the arduous exploration and long-term struggle of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It is a brand-new political system that grew out of China's soil and a great creation in the history of human political systems. Practice has proven that the people's congress system is a good system that conforms to China's national conditions and realities, embodies the nature of a socialist country, and can effectively unite the strength of all the people to jointly advance Chinese modernization. Everyone expressed that the General Secretary's speech was far-sighted and inspiring. General Secretary Xi Jinping systematically summarized the major achievements of theoretical and practical innovation of the people's congress system in the new era using "eight must-adheres." Everyone stated that this series of new concepts, new ideas, and new requirements further enriched and developed General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thoughts on upholding and improving the people's congress system. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out the need to give full play to the leading role of people's congresses in maintaining close ties with the people. All state organs and state functionaries must firmly establish a sense of being public servants, put the people in the highest position in their hearts, and maintain close ties with the people. National People's Congress deputies said that they must bear in mind their mission, shoulder the glorious responsibilities entrusted by the people, faithfully represent the interests and will of the people, and serve as a bridge between the Party and the state and the people.
People's Daily Commentator Article: Continue to Uphold, Improve, and Operate the People's Congress System Well — On Studying and Implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's Important Speech at the Conference Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the National People's Congress
Today (September 16), "People's Daily" published a commentator's article titled "Continue to Uphold, Improve, and Operate the People's Congress System Well – On Studying and Implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's Important Speech at the Conference Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the National People's Congress."
[Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee] Promoting the Spirit of the Plenary Session Through Grassroots宣讲 (宣讲, lit. 'propaganda and lecturing')
Tianjin, Shanxi, Jiangxi, Gansu, and other regions have carried out a variety of宣讲 (publicity and explanation) activities to study and implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, promoting the spirit of the session to deeply penetrate people's hearts and take root. In studying and implementing the spirit of the Third Plenary Session, Tianjin organized over 1,500 publicity teams, with leading cadres taking the lead in speaking and experts and scholars giving in-depth explanations. These teams went deep into enterprises, factories, urban and rural communities, and student classrooms to conduct targeted publicity. Various localities in Shanxi, combining with their actual conditions, carried out diverse grassroots publicity activities through special lectures and interactive exchanges, delivering the spirit of the plenary session completely and accurately to the public in plain language, vivid examples, and detailed data. Jiangxi Province organized five levels of speakers from provincial, municipal, county, township, and village levels to go deep into the grassroots and conduct face-to-face interactive publicity around the spirit of the Third Plenary Session, using "everyday language" that the masses can easily accept, and explaining in simple terms to help people understand, comprehend, and implement. Gansu adhered to provincial, municipal, county, and township联动 (coordinated action) and a combination of online and offline efforts, forming multiple publicity groups for the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which went deep into government agencies, enterprises, schools, communities, villages, and towns to carry out targeted and differentiated publicity.
Wang Zhenyi, Recipient of the "Medal of the Republic": A Doctor's Sincere Heart, Open and Selfless
There is such a doctor who established the "Shanghai Protocol" for conquering acute promyelocytic leukemia but chose not to apply for a patent, only to benefit more patients. He has cultivated a large number of medical talents for the country, with students all over the world. He is Wang Zhenyi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, recipient of the National Highest Science and Technology Award, lifelong professor at Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and recipient of the "Medal of the Republic." In a little over two months, Academician Wang Zhenyi will celebrate his 100th birthday. This nearly centenarian medical doyen believes he has only accomplished one thing in his life. In 1948, Wang Zhenyi, who had received his medical doctorate from Aurora University School of Medicine, was assigned to Guangci Hospital, now Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. His love for research led him to deal with blood diseases ever since. One day in 1986, a young girl suffering from acute promyelocytic leukemia was on the verge of death. Wang Zhenyi carefully analyzed her case and suggested that she take all-trans retinoic acid, a drug his team had explored and determined for eight years. Seven days later, a miracle occurred: the girl's symptoms significantly improved, and she achieved complete remission a month later. Subsequently, Wang Zhenyi and his students creatively proposed a combined treatment plan using all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide, also known as the "Shanghai Protocol," which increased the five-year survival rate for acute promyelocytic leukemia, the most dangerous form of leukemia, from 10% to over 97%. In 2015, Wang Zhenyi received a letter from the United States that had been forwarded to him. The treatment plan was gradually verified by medical communities worldwide, but Wang Zhenyi was thinking about one thing: how to make this drug available to patients worldwide as quickly as possible. He unhesitatingly chose to waive the patent. In his 75 years of medical practice and teaching, Wang Zhenyi and his students have continuously advanced, saving countless lives and venturing into uncharted medical territory.
People Across China Enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, various regions held a wide array of activities, allowing people to enjoy folk customs, appreciate beautiful scenery, savor delicious food, and watch performances, experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture and the strong festive atmosphere. Clear breeze and bright moon, glistening with colorful lights. At Beijing's Beihai Park, a nighttime performance space created using classical garden scenery showcased dances, chime bell performances, and more, delighting the audience. Kaifeng City Wall Scenic Area in Henan and Guta Park in Jinzhou, Liaoning, combined light and shadow technology with Mid-Autumn elements and real architectural backdrops, and also offered lantern riddles, poetry contests, and ancient-style performances, providing visitors with a more immersive Mid-Autumn night tour experience. In Pu'er Tea Horse Ancient Town, Yunnan, tourists from all over the country danced ethnic dances around bonfires, enjoying themselves. In Shouchang Ancient Town, Jiande, Zhejiang, people danced with long dragons and hung lanterns, filling the air with festive cheer. In Nanyuan Ancient Village, Heyuan, Guangdong, the Hakka characteristic "incense fire dragon dance" expressed blessings for a good life. In Hefei, Anhui, Zunyi, Guizhou, and other places, wonderful poetry recitations and symphony performances led people to experience the cultural charm of a poetic Mid-Autumn Festival. Welcoming the Mid-Autumn Festival, the aroma of mooncakes filled the air. In Suining, Sichuan, a large mooncake weighing 300 catties was offered for citizens and tourists to taste, bringing them deliciousness and surprise. On the central stage of the Grand Bazaar Pedestrian Street in Urumqi, Xinjiang, pastry chefs现场制作 (made on-site) a giant mooncake with a diameter of about 6 meters, sharing it with passing tourists. In Jiangjun Village, Bishan District, Chongqing, villagers used their homegrown red sorghum as raw material to make mooncakes with various patterns, feeling a strong sense of accomplishment. Celebrating the harvest, talking about reunion. In Wuyuan, Jiangxi, villagers dried harvested rice and peppers on rooftops and courtyards, forming the annual "shaiqiu" (sun-drying harvest) scene, attracting many tourists. In Wanglinpo Village, Tai'an, Shandong, every household brought out their steaming hot signature dishes to share a "hundred-family feast," celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival lively. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, a lantern exhibition themed "National Style, Hong Kong Flavor" was held in Victoria Park, Hong Kong. The lanterns combined traditional and modern designs, showcasing the magnificent charm of Chinese culture and the distinctiveness of Hong Kong. In Macau, special lighting decorations with the theme "Happy Family Reunion for Mid-Autumn, Peaceful People and Prosperous Nation for National Day" illuminated over 80 landmark attractions and streets and alleys, adding a rich festive atmosphere.
Second Day of Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Sees Stable and Orderly Traffic
Reporters learned from the Ministry of Transport today (September 16) that on the second day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the total cross-regional passenger flow is expected to exceed 190 million person-times. Among them, national railways are expected to send 11.8 million passengers, with 604 additional passenger trains planned. To prevent and respond to Typhoon Bebinca, railway departments dynamically adjusted passenger train operation plans and took preventive measures such as speed reductions and cancellations in advance. At the same time, personnel were arranged to strengthen inspections and maintenance of equipment and facilities such as lines, bridges, and tunnels to ensure good condition, and train operations were promptly resumed after the weather improved. Highway passenger flow is expected to exceed 180 million person-times today, mainly for short- and medium-distance self-driving trips. Among them, new energy vehicles account for nearly 60% of travel. Major expressways in large and medium-sized cities experienced tidal traffic flows today, with traffic concentrated in the inbound direction from 4 PM to 7 PM. In terms of civil aviation, today, national civil aviation flights are expected to total 13,781, and civil aviation passenger volume is estimated at 1.55 million person-times.
2024 CIFTIS Concludes Successfully with Nearly 1,000 Achievements
The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded successfully today (September 16). This year's CIFTIS attracted over 2,000 enterprises for offline exhibitions, with an overall international participation rate exceeding 20%; over 100,000 professional visitors attended the conference by invitation, a 20% increase from last year. This CIFTIS released over 200 integrated innovation achievements around fostering new quality productive forces, and during the fair, nearly 1,000 achievements were reached in 7 categories, including transactions and investments, mainly concentrated in the fields of construction, finance, and business services. This CIFTIS also released authoritative reports such as the "China Service Trade Development Report," sharing the latest research findings and analyzing the latest industry trends.
Yangtze River Delta Region Goes All Out to Cope with Typhoon Bebinca
This year's 13th typhoon "Bebinca" made landfall in Shanghai today (September 16), with multiple measures taken in the Yangtze River Delta region to respond. "Bebinca" made landfall along the coast of Lin'gang New City, Pudong, Shanghai, at 7:30 AM today, with a maximum wind force of 14 at its center upon landfall, becoming the strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai in 75 years. Shanghai preemptively evacuated and resettled over 410,000 people, with over 1,300 vessels taking shelter in ports, and cancelled 577 train services and 1,461 flights. By around 2 PM today, Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports resumed operations, and the city's production and life order gradually returned to normal. Affected by the landfall of Typhoon "Bebinca," Nantong, Suzhou, and other areas in Jiangsu experienced winds above level 10 and rainfall. Some sections of highways in Suzhou, Nantong, Wuxi, and Changzhou implemented control measures such as closures, speed limits, vehicle type restrictions, and toll station closures. Several cross-Yangtze River bridges, including Wufengshan, Taizhou, Jiangyin, Sutong, and Husutong, implemented special-grade controls. Currently, Jiangsu Province has cumulatively seen over 21,000 vessels return to port for shelter, over 7,700 construction sites suspended operations, and 315 scenic spots and attractions closed. Zhejiang experienced heavy rainfall and strong winds in many areas. Along the coast of Zhoushan, the maximum wind force reached level 17. The local authorities had previously evacuated and resettled over 44,000 people from dangerous areas. The fishing season in the East China Sea, originally scheduled for 12 PM today, was also postponed accordingly. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters adjusted the flood and typhoon emergency response for Shanghai and Zhejiang from Level III to Level IV at 3 PM today, while maintaining the Level IV response for Jiangsu and Anhui. The Central Meteorological Observatory predicts that, affected by Typhoon "Bebinca," Zhejiang's northern part, Shanghai, southern Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan will experience heavy to torrential rains, with some areas seeing extremely heavy rains, over the next three days.
Domestic News Briefs
2024 Second Half National Recruit Transportation Work Fully Launched
The 2024 second half national recruit transportation work has recently commenced, with new recruits from various regions heading to military camps via air, rail, road, and water transport. To ensure efficient and orderly transportation, various localities coordinated transportation capacity and opened green channels to ensure the safe and smooth departure of new recruits.
2024 China Cultural Tourism Industry Expo Achieves Transaction Volume of 385 Million Yuan
The 2024 China Cultural Tourism Industry Expo concluded today (September 16) in Tianjin. This expo, themed "Experience New Cultural Tourism, Enjoy New Life," featured 9 main exhibition halls, showcasing new achievements, new business formats, and new scenarios in the cultural tourism industry. 270 delegations and 2,000 enterprises from across the country participated, with an online and offline transaction volume reaching 385 million yuan.
Macao Union Hospital Officially Commences Operations
Today (September 16), Macao Union Hospital, jointly operated and managed by the Macao SAR Government and Peking Union Medical College Hospital, officially commenced operations. Macao Union Hospital is an important cooperation project between the Macao SAR and the mainland in the health sector under "One Country, Two Systems," which will further enhance residents' health and well-being and promote the development of the big health industry.
The 47th WorldSkills Competition Concludes, China Delegation Ranks First in Gold Medal Tally
The 47th WorldSkills Competition concluded on the evening of September 15, local time, in Lyon, France. The Chinese delegation won a total of 36 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals across all 59 projects, ranking first in the gold medal tally, medal tally, and overall team score. At the closing ceremony, Shanghai, China, as the host city for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, received the WorldSkills flag from Lyon, France.
2024 China Dragon Boat Race Sichuan Enyang Station Commences
The 2024 China Dragon Boat Race Sichuan Enyang Station commenced today (September 16). 42 dragon boat teams from across the country are competing in five categories: professional men's, professional women's, youth men's, youth women's, and elite open groups, across three events: 100-meter, 200-meter, and 500-meter straight races. The champions of each event will be determined on September 17.
Many Countries Hold Events to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, a variety of festive activities are being held in many countries, with people from different nations celebrating the festival together and experiencing the charm of Chinese culture. The first Manchester Mid-Autumn Cultural Festival recently took place in downtown Manchester, with over ten thousand participants including Manchester city officials, leaders of Chinese expatriate communities, and local residents. Lanterns, bright moons, and various stalls adorned the venue, and the event featured interactive games such as pitching pots, shooting gongs, and ceremonial salutes, as well as traditional music and dance performances, bringing a Chinese cultural feast to the local community. In São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, the Mid-Autumn Carnival brought bustling excitement to the streets. A Wuju Opera troupe from Jinhua, Zhejiang, performed dragon dances and "Golden Monkey Making Havoc in Spring" for the Brazilian public. In a Chinese culture corridor, Brazilian residents also experienced calligraphy, paper-cutting, and ink painting activities. A unique Chinese-themed "Night of Waterfalls" Mid-Autumn gala was also wonderfully staged on the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls, where Chinese Brazilians and local residents jointly experienced the beauty of traditional Chinese culture. In Hungary, the "Across the Miles, A Shared Moon - Mid-Autumn Festival" special series of events was held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Budapest. In the "Mooncake Workshop," local residents experienced making flower-filled mooncakes and snow skin mooncakes; at the "Mid-Autumn Garden Party," a rich variety of Chinese cultural activities further enhanced guests' understanding of Chinese festival customs. Jordan, Myanmar, and other countries also held various Mid-Autumn activities such as intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, poetry recitations, and artistic performances. Mid-Autumn activities, embodying cultural connotations of reunion, harmony, and happiness, have become colorful platforms for people of various countries to understand traditional Chinese culture and promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Vow Not to Cease Attacks on Israel; Israel Warns Houthis Will Pay "Heavy Price"
On the 15th, after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missiles targeting central Israel, the group's leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, stated that as long as Israel continues its aggression in the Gaza Strip, Houthi military operations against Israel will not cease and will intensify. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on the same day that the Houthi rebels would pay a "heavy price" for their actions. According to a statement issued by the Houthi rebels, the group launched a hypersonic missile that day, targeting the Jaffa area of Tel Aviv, Israel. The statement claimed the missile flew approximately 2,040 kilometers in 11 and a half minutes, hitting an Israeli military target.
Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Train Carrying Foreign Weapons; Ukraine Claims Repelling Russian Offensives in Multiple Directions
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on the 15th that Russian forces launched offensives in multiple directions, including Kharkiv and Donetsk, striking trains carrying foreign weapons for Ukraine, destroying Ukrainian military warehouses storing rockets and other weapons, and attacking several unmanned boat and drone parking areas. The Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that Russian forces thwarted 10 Ukrainian attacks in Russia's Kursk region that day. Ukraine stated on the same day that over a hundred battles took place on the front lines, with Ukrainian forces repelling Russian offensives in directions such as Vovchansk and Pokrovsk. According to US media reports, the UK, France, and Germany will discuss in the coming days whether to allow Ukraine to use "Storm Shadow" missiles for deep strikes on Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that if Ukraine receives such permission from Western countries, it would mean NATO's direct involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Russia would make appropriate decisions in response.
[Beautiful China, Abundant Harvests]
In the golden autumn, across the vast land of China, a bountiful harvest is taking shape. To conclude our program, let us continue to appreciate the harvest scenes across our motherland.