Recently, 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, replied to descendants of representatives who took an oath at the Pu'er Ethnic Unity Vow Monument, extending cordial encouragement and earnest hopes. Xi Jinping pointed out that in 1951, representatives of various ethnic groups, including their ancestors, erected the monument and solemnly vowed to unite and follow the Party. For more than 70 years, people of all ethnic groups have united and strived with one heart, achieving historic progress in economic and social development in border areas and writing a vibrant chapter of ethnic unity and progress. Xi Jinping emphasized that the Chinese nation is a big family, and the 56 ethnic groups are a loving family. He expressed hope that they would carry forward the glorious traditions of their ancestors, better continue the story of the Vow Monument, and pass on the beautiful tales of ethnic unity from generation to generation. People of all ethnic groups should keep the consciousness of the Chinese national community firmly in their hearts and integrate it into their blood, jointly guarding the motherland's territory and building a beautiful homeland, so that the flower of ethnic unity and progress will bloom even more splendidly. In 1950, representatives of various ethnic groups from Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan, were invited to Beijing to attend the celebration of the first anniversary of the founding of New China and were cordially received by Mao Zedong and other Party and state leaders. On New Year's Day 1951, people of all ethnic groups in Pu'er Prefecture held an oath-taking ceremony, erecting a vow monument in accordance with the customs of ethnic minorities, declaring, "With one heart and one mind, we will unite to the end, and under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, we vow to strive for the building of an equal, free, and happy big family!" Forty-eight representatives from various ethnic groups signed their names on the monument. Recently, descendants of representatives who took an oath at the Pu'er Ethnic Unity Vow Monument wrote to General Secretary Xi Jinping, reporting on the happy lives of local ethnic groups under the Party's leadership and expressing their determination to remember their vows, follow the Party, and contribute to ethnic unity and border prosperity and development.
Our station today (September 25) broadcast CCTV's quick commentary, "Keep the consciousness of the Chinese national community firmly in mind and integrate it into the blood."
Comrade Ren Jianxin, an outstanding member of the Communist Party of China, a loyal and tested communist fighter, a distinguished leader on China's political and legal front, a member of the Fourteenth Central Secretariat of the Communist Party of China, former Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Vice Chairman of the Ninth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and former President of the Supreme People's Court, was cremated at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing on the 25th. Comrade Ren Jianxin passed away in Beijing due to illness at 13:33 on September 21, 2024, at the age of 99. During Comrade Ren Jianxin's serious illness and after his passing, Comrades Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng, Hu Jintao, and others visited him in the hospital or expressed profound condolences through various forms and extended deep sympathies to his family. On the morning of the 25th, the auditorium of the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery was solemn and respectful, with mournful music playing softly. Above the main hall hung a black banner with white characters that read, "Deeply Mourning Comrade Ren Jianxin," and below the banner was a portrait of Comrade Ren Jianxin. Comrade Ren Jianxin's body lay amidst fresh flowers and cypress branches, covered with the vibrant red flag of the Communist Party of China. At around 9:30 AM, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Han Zheng, and others slowly walked to Comrade Ren Jianxin's body amidst the mournful music, stood in silent tribute, bowed three times to Comrade Ren Jianxin's body, and shook hands with Comrade Ren Jianxin's relatives one by one to express their condolences. Relevant leading comrades of the Party and the state went to bid farewell or expressed their condolences in various ways. Responsible comrades from relevant departments of central and state organs, friends of Comrade Ren Jianxin during his lifetime, and representatives from his hometown also went to bid farewell.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council recently issued the "Opinions on Implementing the Employment-First Strategy and Promoting High-Quality and Full Employment" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"). The "Opinions" require adherence to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the people-centered development philosophy, and the comprehensive implementation of the principles of independent employment for laborers, market-regulated employment, government promotion of employment, and encouragement of entrepreneurship. It emphasizes taking high-quality development as the foundation, the employment-first strategy as the guide, strengthened employment-first policies as the抓手 (grasp), resolving structural employment contradictions as the focus, deepening employment system and mechanism reforms as the driving force, and preventing large-scale unemployment risks as the bottom line. The goal is to continuously promote the effective improvement of employment quality and reasonable growth in quantity, fostering stable work, reasonable income, reliable security, and occupational safety for laborers, thereby continuously enhancing their sense of gain, happiness, and security, and providing strong support for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Through these efforts, a situation will gradually form where employment opportunities are abundant, the employment environment is fair, the employment structure is optimized, job matching is efficient, and labor relations are harmonious. The employment work system, which integrates systematically, coordinates联动 (interactively), empowers digitally, manages scientifically, and safeguards legally, will be further improved. Stable growth in urban employment, effective control of unemployment levels, basic stability in labor participation rates, accelerated shaping of modern human resources, a more complete public employment service system, steady expansion of the middle-income group, increasing social insurance coverage, and effective protection of laborers' employment rights will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve self-development through diligent effort. The "Opinions" make twenty-four arrangements for promoting coordinated economic and social development with employment promotion, focusing on resolving structural employment contradictions, improving the employment support system for key groups, perfecting a precise and efficient public employment service system, enhancing the protection of laborers' employment rights, and building synergy to promote high-quality and full employment.
On the afternoon of the 24th, Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met separately with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers Aun Pornmoniroth (翁赛维索 is the transliteration of Aun Pornmoniroth), and Laotian Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaikhamphithoune (吉乔 is the transliteration of Kikeo Khaikhamphithoune) in Nanning, Guangxi, who were in China to attend the 21st China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit. During his meeting with Ho Duc Phuc, Ding Xuexiang stated that General Secretary and President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (苏林 is the transliteration of Nguyen Phu Trong) during his visit to China in August this year, reaching broad consensus on carrying forward traditional friendship and deepening strategic cooperation. China is willing to work with Vietnam to consolidate political mutual trust, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, promote infrastructure connectivity, enhance the level of economic and trade investment cooperation, and cultivate public support in accordance with the strategic direction set by the top leaders of the two Parties and countries, so as to push for the in-depth and solid development of the China-Vietnam community with a shared future. Ho Duc Phuc highly praised China's tremendous achievements in development, stating that Vietnam is willing to work with China to achieve more results in practical cooperation in various fields, better benefiting the two countries and their peoples. During his meeting with Aun Pornmoniroth, Ding Xuexiang stated that China and Cambodia are unbreakable ironclad friends, and the special friendship between the two countries has grown stronger over time, embodying the painstaking efforts of several generations of leaders. China is willing to work with Cambodia to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthen the alignment of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Cambodia's development strategy, expand cooperation in emerging areas such as green development and the digital economy, encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Cambodia, and implement more projects that benefit the people, so as to continuously elevate the development of bilateral relations to new levels. Aun Pornmoniroth stated that Cambodia firmly adheres to a friendly policy towards China and is willing to work with China to enrich the "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework and jointly build a Cambodia-China community with a shared future. During his meeting with Kikeo Khaikhamphithoune, Ding Xuexiang stated that the Chinese Party and government have always placed Laos in an important position in their neighborhood diplomacy, and the construction of the China-Laos community with a shared future has yielded fruitful results. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Laos. China is willing to work with Laos, under the guidance of the supreme leaders of the two Parties and countries, to share opportunities, seek common development, strengthen economic and trade investment cooperation, accelerate the construction of major projects, create new benchmarks for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and jointly advance the national modernization process. Kikeo Khaikhamphithoune stated that Laos attaches great importance to the building of the Laos-China community with a shared future and is willing to strengthen high-level interactions and deepen practical cooperation with China to ensure the everlasting friendship between Laos and China.
Li Xi, a 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 some high-level representatives attending the Plenary Meeting of the United Nations Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in Beijing on the 25th. Li Xi stated that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China has carried out an unprecedented anti-corruption struggle, achieving an overwhelming victory and consolidating it comprehensively. China attaches great importance to international anti-corruption cooperation, conscientiously fulfills the "United Nations Convention Against Corruption," and proposes initiatives such as rejecting safe havens for corruption, contributing to global anti-corruption governance. China is willing to work with all countries to uphold the values of fairness and justice, strengthen the international consensus on joint anti-corruption efforts, practice the principles of equality and inclusiveness in cooperation, jointly combat cross-border corruption, and build a clean and honest world. The United Nations Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is the most representative platform for global anti-corruption law enforcement cooperation, and its plenary meeting is being held in Beijing from September 24 to 27.
On September 25, the Symposium on Comprehensively Deepening Reform in the New Era was held in Beijing. Participating experts believe that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has comprehensively deepened reforms and promoted high-level opening up with unprecedented determination and intensity, opening up a new landscape for China's reform and opening up. General Secretary Xi Jinping, adhering to the "two integrations," has creatively put forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints, and new conclusions, profoundly answering major questions such as why and how to comprehensively deepen reform in the new era. These form an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The participating experts stated that the implementation of the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee should be closely integrated with the study and comprehension of General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of new ideas, new viewpoints, and new conclusions on comprehensively deepening reform, so as to provide strong动力 (impetus) and institutional guarantees for Chinese modernization through further comprehensive deepening of reform.
Driven by national needs, he focused on superconductivity research, spending half a century warming up a "cold bench" and making significant contributions to the rooting and international prominence of high-temperature superconductivity research in China. He is Zhao Zhongxian, winner of the "People's Scientist" national honorary title. In the State Key Laboratory of Superconductivity at the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 83-year-old Academician Zhao Zhongxian and his research group are discussing the latest experimental data on iron-based superconductivity. Superconductivity refers to the phenomenon where certain materials exhibit zero electrical resistance when cooled below a specific critical temperature. It holds significant application value in fields such as energy, transportation, biomedicine, and information communication. In 1959, Zhao Zhongxian was admitted to the Department of Technical Physics, majoring in low-temperature physics, at the University of Science and Technology of China. From then on, Zhao Zhongxian became associated with superconductivity. Lacking research funding, superconductivity research was arduous. Zhao Zhongxian and his colleagues began to conduct cutting-edge basic research using various self-made makeshift equipment. In 1987, Zhao Zhongxian led his team to independently discover a liquid nitrogen temperature superconductor with a critical temperature of -180.15 degrees Celsius and was the first to announce its composition internationally, allowing inexpensive and readily available liquid nitrogen to replace expensive liquid helium for achieving superconductivity. This was China's first significant breakthrough in superconductivity research. In 2008, Zhao Zhongxian realized that iron-based superconductors were likely new high-temperature superconducting materials. He quickly led his team to raise the critical temperature of iron-based superconductors to a record high of -218.15 degrees Celsius, a record that remains to this day for iron-based superconductors. Zhao Zhongxian's leadership in two revolutionary breakthroughs in superconductivity research has transformed China's superconductivity research from obscurity to a world leader. His research achievements have twice won the National Natural Science Award (First Class), representing China's original innovation capability in basic research, and Zhao Zhongxian was awarded the National Top Science and Technology Award in 2016. Although 83 years old this year, Zhao Zhongxian still travels across the country, promoting the application of superconductivity in various fields of people's livelihoods.
The State Council Information Office held a series of theme press conferences on "Promoting High-Quality Development" this morning (September 25), where relevant officials from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment introduced China's efforts in promoting high-quality development through high-level protection. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's ecological environment has continuously improved. In 2023, the average concentration of PM2.5 in key cities across the country was 30 micrograms/cubic meter, a 54% decrease compared to ten years ago. The main stream of the Yangtze River has maintained Class II water quality for four consecutive years, and the main stream of the Yellow River for two consecutive years. The excellent water quality ratio in China's nearshore waters reached a historical high of 85%. The national forest coverage rate reached 24.02% last year, and about one-quarter of the world's newly added greening area in this century came from China. At the same time, the "green content" of development has significantly increased. The industrial structure has continuously optimized, and China has built the world's largest clean power system and clean steel production system. In the past decade, more than 40 million high-emission vehicles have been eliminated, and the proportion of new energy buses has increased from less than 20% ten years ago to over 80% last year. The current and next ten years are a critical period for advancing the construction of a Beautiful China. Currently, 24 sub-field action plans, including beautiful cities, beautiful villages, and green finance, are being successively introduced. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will deepen the reform of the ecological civilization system, make every effort to promote the continuous improvement and fundamental betterment of the ecological environment, and strive to build a Beautiful China where humanity and nature coexist in harmony.
As National Day approaches, the floral arrangements in key areas such as Tiananmen Square and along Chang'an Avenue in Beijing have been completed and unveiled today (September 25), adding a festive atmosphere. The "Bless the Motherland" large floral arrangement in the center of Tiananmen Square has attracted many tourists to take photos. The floral arrangement features a festive fruit and vegetable basket as the main scene, with auspicious fruits, vegetables, and flowers selected inside the basket, symbolizing "fragrant fruits and vegetables, and a riot of flowers." The floral arrangement is 18 meters high and 45 meters in diameter at the base, shaped like a Ruyi, symbolizing good fortune, peace, and prosperity for the nation. Along Chang'an Avenue, between Jianguomen and Fuxingmen, 10 sets of three-dimensional floral arrangements have also been meticulously placed. Among them, the five floral arrangements on East Chang'an Avenue embody universal celebration and congratulate the motherland on its great achievements; the five floral arrangements on West Chang'an Avenue reflect the happy lives of the Chinese people jointly building and sharing a beautiful homeland.
Ministry of Finance allocates 719 million yuan for agricultural disaster relief and water conservancy emergency funds. The Ministry of Finance, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Water Resources, recently allocated 719 million yuan from the central budget for agricultural disaster relief and water conservancy emergency funds to support flood relief efforts in 10 provinces, including Hainan, Guangdong, and Liaoning. The funds will primarily subsidize the purchase of materials and services for replanting crops after disasters in affected areas, as well as the repair of damaged water conservancy facilities. Ministry of Civil Affairs and Ministry of Finance arrange for one-off living subsidies for needy groups. The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance recently jointly arranged for the distribution of one-off living subsidies to needy groups such as extremely poor individuals and orphans. They urged all localities to carefully organize implementation, strictly review the scope of distribution, standardize distribution procedures, ensure that funds are used for their designated purpose, and ensure that they are distributed to needy groups by October 1. Construction of China's FAST Core Array Test Prototype Officially Launched. Today (September 25), the construction of the test prototype for the core array of China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), also known as "China Sky Eye," was officially launched. The scientific research team will leverage the excellent electromagnetic environment around FAST to build an observation core array composed of a 40-meter aperture radio telescope and FAST, which will effectively enhance its resolution, precise positioning, and fine imaging capabilities, expanding the field of astronomical scientific research. Lijian-1 Y4 Commercial Carrier Rocket Successfully Launched. Today (September 25), at 7:33 AM, the Lijian-1 Y4 commercial carrier rocket was successfully launched from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, smoothly sending five satellites, including Zhongke Satellite-01 and Zhongke Satellite-02, into their predetermined orbits. The flight test mission was a complete success. This mission marks the fourth flight of the Lijian-1 carrier rocket. Global Sustainable Transport Forum (2024) Held. The Global Sustainable Transport Forum (2024) was held today (September 25) in Beijing. During the forum, the "China Sustainable Transport Development Report (2023)" was released, stating that "Belt and Road" transport connectivity is steadily advancing, with China-Europe freight trains reaching over 200 cities in 25 European countries, maritime routes covering more than 100 countries, and international air cargo reaching over 60 countries. Third Global Digital Trade Expo Kicks Off in Hangzhou. The Third Global Digital Trade Expo kicked off today (September 25) in Hangzhou. This year's expo, themed "Digital Trade, Connecting the Globe," released the "China Digital Business Development Report" on its first day. In addition, over 400 new products and technologies will make their debut. This expo has attracted participants and exhibitors from 123 countries and regions and international organizations, making it the largest in history. The 15th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition to Be Held in November. The 15th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition will be held from November 12 to 17 in Zhuhai, Guangdong. The exhibition scale will be further expanded, with over 890 enterprises from 47 countries and regions participating, and a batch of exhibits will make their "first appearance." In addition, multiple domestic and international aerobatic teams will perform daily. CMG and Jiangsu Provincial Government Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement for "Brand Powering China Initiative." China Media Group (CMG) and the People's Government of Jiangsu Province today (September 25) signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the "Brand Powering China Initiative" and launched a series of media actions in Jiangsu. CMG will further leverage its leading international media resources to vividly showcase Jiangsu's unique charm, industrial development, scientific and technological innovation, and new practices in high-quality development.
In recent days, Chinese embassies and consulates in various countries have held National Day receptions to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Guests from many countries highly praised China's great achievements and looked forward to strengthening friendly cooperation with China in various fields. The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia recently held a National Day reception, attended by over 1,200 friendly people from all walks of life in Malaysia, who enjoyed choral performances and other cultural programs, jointly celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China. Participating guests extended their best wishes to China and the Chinese people. At the event held at the Chinese Embassy in Seychelles, guests enjoyed intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, food, and cultural performances. The National Day reception of the Chinese Embassy in Sweden was recently held at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Sweden, where artists passionately performed popular Chinese and Swedish songs, offering a musical feast to the guests. The Chinese Consulates General in Hamburg and Munich, Germany, also held National Day receptions recently, where guests highly praised China's economic and social development and looked forward to further deepening bilateral cooperation.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated today (September 25) that dozens of Israeli fighter jets had struck over a hundred Hezbollah targets in southern and southeastern Lebanon. According to Lebanese sources, at least 10 people have died in various parts of Lebanon. The IDF stated on the 24th that Qubeisi, head of Hezbollah's missile and rocket unit, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut that day. Hezbollah confirmed Qubeisi's death today. Hezbollah armed forces stated today that they used a "Qader-1" ballistic missile this morning to attack the headquarters of the Israeli intelligence and special operations agency (Mossad) on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. In response, the IDF stated that its air defense system intercepted the incoming missiles. Additionally, the Iraqi militia "Islamic Resistance" stated today that it used drones and cruise missiles to attack Israeli military targets in northern Israel. Multiple parties criticize Israeli actions for escalating tensions. At the general debate of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, which opened on the 24th, Qatar, Jordan, Colombia, and other countries criticized Israel for continuously escalating regional tensions. Several airlines suspend flights to and from Beirut. Affected by the escalating tensions, Qatar Airways and two Emirati airlines have announced the suspension of flights to and from Beirut. Lufthansa has extended the suspension of its flights to Beirut until October 26.
BRICS Series of Cultural and People-to-People Exchange Activities Held in Russia. On the 23rd, the 2024 BRICS Governance Seminar and Cultural and People-to-People Exchange Forum were held in Moscow, the capital of Russia. More than 120 representatives from BRICS countries and the BRICS New Development Bank discussed and exchanged views on the theme of "The Path to Modernization for BRICS Countries." In addition, the annual launch of "Panda Theater" and BRICS Film and Television Cultural Exchange Activities, the "BRICS Civilization Dialogue" series of activities, and the "BRICS Opportunities" Youth Exchange Dialogue were also held in Russia recently. German Business Climate Index Falls Again in September. On the 24th, the monthly survey results from the Ifo Institute for Economic Research showed that the German business climate index fell from 86.6 points in August to 85.4 points in September, marking the fourth consecutive decline. Ifo Institute President Clemens Fuest stated that the German economy is in poor shape with a bleak outlook, facing increasing lack of orders, and that core sectors of German industry are in trouble.
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